Harman kardon HS 280, HS 210 User Manual

User Guide
English

HS 280 / HS 210

2 x 65W 2.1-channel integrated

Home-Theater System

Designed to Entertain.

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HS 280/HS 210 Integrated Home-Theater System Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Verify Line Voltage Before Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Moving the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Thank You for Choosing the Harman Kardon® HS 280/HS 210! . . . . . . . . . . . . .

HS 280/HS 210 Two-Channel DVD Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SAT TS60/SAT TS11 Satellite Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

HKTS200SUB Subwoofer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Supplied Accessories (for HS 280) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Supplied Accessories (for HS 210) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Receiver Front-Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Receiver Information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Receiver Rear-Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Subwoofer Controls and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Remote Control Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Placing the Speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Placing the Left and Right Satellite Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Placing the Subwoofer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Satellite Speaker Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Shelf Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wall-Mounting the HS 280 Satellite Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wall-Mounting the HS 210 Satellite Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting the Satellite Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting the Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting the FM Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting a TV or Video Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting the SCART Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting Audio Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting an Audio Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting the AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preparing the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Programming the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Teaching Codes to the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Remote Control After it is Programmed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Up the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the On-Screen Menu System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Network Setings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Activity Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bookmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the FM Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Listening to Audio Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Playing Files from USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Playing Files from Networked Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DVD Language Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instruc tions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. D o not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dr y cloth.

7. D o not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. D o not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. D o not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified ser vice personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.

16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug
from the AC receptacle.

17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH AN 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 MAYBE
OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTEA RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK TO PERSONS.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

SEE MARKING ON BACK OF PRODUCT.

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILA-TERAL
TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USERTO THE PRESENCE
OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING)
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE
PRODUCT.

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Verify Line Voltage Before Using

Your HS 280/HS 210 receiver has been designed for use with 100 – 240 volt ~
50/60Hz AC power. Your HKTS200SUB subwoofer has been designed for use with
220 – 240 volt ~50/60Hz AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that
for which the unit is intended can create a safety and fire hazard, and may damage
the unit. If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific
model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before
plugging the unit into a wall outlet.

Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment
were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest that you
save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move or if the unit
ever needs repair.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it. You can do
it by carefully slitting the tape seams on the carton’s bottom and collapsing it. You
can store cardboard inserts in the same manner. Packing materials that cannot be
collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.

If you do not wish to save the packaging materials, please note that the carton and
other sections of the shipping-protection materials are recyclable. Please respect the
environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center.

Remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens. Leaving the film in place
will affect the performance of your remote control.

Installation Location

To ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards, place the

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unit on a firm and level surface. When placing the unit on a shelf, be certain that
the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product.

Provide proper space both above and below the unit for ventilation. If this product

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will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area, make certain that there is
sufficient air movement within the cabinet. Under some circumstances, a fan may
be required.

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Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface.

Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations, or in an area that is exposed

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to direct sunlight or heating equipment.

Avoid moist or humid locations.

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Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top and sides of the unit or place

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objects directly over or next to them.

Due to the weight of the

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HS 280/HS 210 receiver and the heat that its amplifier
generates, there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom
of the unit’s feet may leave marks on certain wood or wood veneer materials.
Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or other materials that heat or
heavy objects may damage. Some surface finishes may be particularly sensitive
to absorbing such marks, due to a variety of factors beyond Harman Kardon's
control, including the nature of the finish, cleaning materials used, normal heat
and vibration caused by the use of the product, or other factors. Exercise caution
in choosing an installation location for the component and in performing normal
maintenance practices, as your warranty will not cover this type of damage to
furniture.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, and only
after unplugging the AC power cord, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild
soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe it dry immediately with a dry
cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile
cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal
parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.

Moving the Unit

Before moving the unit, disconnect any interconnection cords with other components,
and disconnect the unit from the AC outlet.

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Please register your product on our Web site at
www.harmankardon.com.

Note: You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same time, you can choose
to be notified about our new products and/or special promotions.

www.harmankardon.com

Thank you for choosing the Harman Kardon® HS 280/
HS 210!

In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver, we have taken
to heart this philosophy: Bring the joy of home entertainment to as many people as
possible, adding performance and ease-of-use features that enhance the experience.
With the introduction of the HS series of home-entertainment systems, Harman
Kardon offers a complete home-entertainment solution with a wealth of listening
and viewing options in one sleek component. Each HS series system also includes a

5.1-channel or 2.1-channel loudspeaker system, a system remote control and all the
cables and accessories you need to enjoy movies and music in your own home, when
you use them with your television or video display.

To get the maximum enjoyment from your new HS system, we urge you to read this
manual thoroughly and refer back to it as you become more familiar with your new
system’s features and their operation.

If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please
contact your retailer or custom installer, or visit our Web site at www.harmankardon.
com.

NOTE: The built-in DVD player is designed and manufactured for
compatibility with Region Management Information that is
encoded on most DVDs. This player is designed only for playback

of discs with Region Code 2 information or discs that do not
contain Region Code information. If there is any other Region Code on a disc, it
will not play in the HS 280/HS 210.

HS 280/HS 210 Two-Channel DVD Receiver

Audio Section

65 watts x 2 continuous power at 6 ohms (both channels driven), 20Hz – 20kHz,

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<0.5% THD (total harmonic distortion)

Audio Modes

Dolby® Digital

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Dolby Virtual Speaker

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Stereo

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Analog-Audio Inputs

FM tuner (internal)

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DVD player (internal)

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Two left/right (L/R) line input connectors

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L/R input via SCART

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Analog-Audio Outputs

Headphone output

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Subwoofer output

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One L/R line output connector

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Digital Audio Inputs

Two coaxial

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Two optical

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Two USB 2.0 ports

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Digital Audio Outputs

One coaxial

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Video Inputs

DVD player (internal)

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Video Outputs

One HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface™) version 1.2

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One S-Video

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One composite video

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S-Video and composite video via SCART

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Speaker Outputs

Front left and front right

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Control Inputs/Outputs

Subwoofer trigger output

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Infrared (IR) remote control input

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Infrared (IR) remote control output

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Ease of Use

On-screen menu system

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Dot-matrix front-panel information display

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Learning remote control (also controls your TV and a video component)

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DVD Player Features

Region 2 coding

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Plays five-inch (12cm) and 3-inch (8cm) discs

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Video formats supported: DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R/RW, VCD, SVCD

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Audio formats supported: Dolby Digital, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA (v7-v8)

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Still-image formats supported: JPEG

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Video upscaling to 720p and 1080p (HDMI output only)

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Progressive-scan video output (HDMI only)

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MP3 bit rates: 32kbps – 320kbps

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WMA bit rates: 16kbps – 192kbps

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JPEG resolution supported: Five megapixels, 5MB file size

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Still-image rotation in 90-degree increments

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Fast Play rates: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x

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Slow Play rates: 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x

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Random Play

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Repeat Play: One group/title, one track/chapter, one folder, one disc

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Disc recognition for up to 100 discs

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Playback control for VCDs

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Aspect-ratio adjustment

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SAT TS60 Satellite Speakers (for HS 280)

One 1" (25mm) CMMD® Lite dome video-shielded tweeter

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Two 3" (75mm) flat-diaphragm, video-shielded, midrange drivers

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20 ~ 150 watts recommended power

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SAT TS11 Satellite Speakers (for HS 210)

One 1/2" (12mm) dome, video-shielded tweeter

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Dual 3" (75mm) drivers, video-shielded, midrange

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10 ~ 120 watts recommended power

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HKTS200SUB Subwoofer

8" (200mm) woofer in a sealed enclosure

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200 watts RMS amplifier power

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Automatic turn-on and turn-off

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Supplied Accessories (for HS 280)

The following accessory items are supplied with the HS 280 system. If any of these
items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon Customer Service via
www.harmankardon.com.

Supplied Accessories (for HS 210)

The following accessory items are supplied with the HS 210 system. If any of these
items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon Customer Service via
www.harmankardon.com.

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System remote control

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SCART cable

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Two speaker wall-mount brackets

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HDMI cable

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FM wire antenna

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Two five-meter (16.4-foot) speaker

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cables

System remote control

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SCART cable

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Two TS-11 satellite speakers

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HDMI cable

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FM wire antenna

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Two wall-mount brackets

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One combination LFE (low-

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frequency effects) and trigger cable
for connection to the subwoofer

Two TS-60 satellite speakers

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One combination LFE (low-

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frequency effects) and trigger cable
for connection to the subwoofer

Two five-meter (16.4-foot) speaker

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cables

Receiver Front-Panel Controls

Eject

Button

Standby

Button

TOP

FRONT

Disc Slot

Information

Display

Disc Slot: Insert a compatible disc into the slot. The HS 280/HS 210’s disc player will
accept five-inch (12cm) and three-inch (8cm) discs.

Information Display: Various messages appear on this display in response to
commands. In addition, a variety of indicators will light at various times to show the
current source, settings or other aspects of the HS 280/HS 210’s status as described
throughout this manual. See Receiver Information Display, on page 7, for details.

Volume Control: Rotate the disc clockwise to raise the volume; rotate
counterclockwise to lower the volume. The volume level will appear on the
Information Display and on the on-screen menu (if the menu is enabled, see
Preferences – Volume Bar, on page 20).

Eject Button (on top of unit): Press this button to eject a disc from the HS 280/
HS 210’s built-in DVD player. Before pressing this button, make sure that no objects
are blocking the disc slot. NOTE: If you do not remove the ejected disc within 20
seconds, it will automatically re-load back into the DVD player for protection.

Standby Button (on top of unit): This button turns the HS 280/HS 210 on for
playback or leaves it in the Standby mode for quick turn-on using this button or the
remote control.

Power Indicator: This LED (light-emitting diode) surrounds the Standby switch.
When the HS 280/HS 210 is plugged into AC power, the LED turns red to indicate that
the HS 280/HS 210 is in Standby mode (ready to be turned on). When you turn the
HS 280/HS 210 on (by the Standby switch or the remote control), the LED turns white.

Phones (headphones) Jack (on side of unit): Insert the 3.5mm stereo mini­connector from a set of headphones into this jack. NOTE: When a plug is inserted into
the Phones jack, the HS 280/HS 210’s speaker outputs automatically mute; the HDMI
audio output, coaxial output and line output remain active.

USB 2.0 Port (on side of unit):
Gently insert a flash drive, card reader, digital camera or other USB device, or a USB
Standard-A cable connected to a USB device, to this port.

Power

Indicator

SIDE

Volume Control Headphone

Jack

USB
Port

IMPORTANT: DO NOT connect a PC or other USB host/controller to this port, or you
may damage both the HS 280/HS 210 and your other device.

Orient the other device’s plug so it fits all the way into the HS 280/HS 210’s USB
connector. You may insert or remove the device at any time — there is no installation
or ejection procedure.

The HS 280/HS 210 can play MP3 and Windows Media® Audio WMA audio files that
are stored on the device. The HS 280/HS 210 can also display JPEG-format still-image
files.

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VCD

Playback Control

Indicator

Playback

Mode

Indicators

Disc Type
Indicators

Random Play

Indicator

Title

Indicators

Chapter/Track Number

Indicators

Time

Indicators

Source

Indicators

Dolby Digital

Indicator

Repeat Play

Indicators

Progressive Scan

Indicator

Video Output

Indicators

Angle

Indicator

Video Format

Indicators

Receiver Information Display

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Source

Indicators

Dolby Digital

Indicator

Chapter/Track Number
Indicators

VCD

Playback Control

Indicator

Disc Type

Indicators

Playback

Mode

Indicators

Random Play

Indicator

Title

Indicators

Source Indicators: Indicate which source is currently playing.

Disc Type Indicators: Indicate the type of disc that is currently playing.

Random Play Indicator: Indicates that the disc player is in the Random Play mode.

Dolby Digital Indicator: Indicates that the soundtrack of the currently-playing disc

is Dolby Digital-encoded.

Progressive Scan Indicator: Indicates that the disc player is outputting a
progressive-scan video signal.

Repeat Play Indicators: Indicate that the disc player is in one of the Repeat Play
modes: Rep. = repeat all; Rep. 1 = repeat track; A–B = A/B repeat.

Video Output Indicators: Indicate which type of video output is currently active.

Angle Indicator: Indicates when alternative viewing angles are available on the

currently-playing DVD.

Video Format Indicators: Indicate which video format is currently playing.

VCD Playback Control Indicator: Indicates that the playback-control function is

turned on when the HS 280/HS 210 is playing a VCD.

Progressive Scan

Indicator

Repeat Play

Indicators

Time

Indicators

Video Output

Indicators

Angle

Indicator

Video Format

Indicators

Playback Mode Indicators: Indicate the current disc playback mode:

B

Indicates normal playback.

H

Indicates that the disc is in the forward fast-search mode. The video display
will indicate the selected speed.

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Indicates that the disc is paused. The video display will also indicate that the
disc is paused.

G

Indicates that the disc is in the reverse fast-search mode. The video display
will indicate the selected speed.

Title Indicators: Show the title number of a DVD that is playing.

Chapter/Track Number Indicators: Show the current chapter when a DVD is

playing; show the current track number when a CD is playing.

Time Indicators: Show the running time when a DVD is playing; show elapsed time
when a CD is playing.

NOTE: The Title, Chapter/Track Number and Time Indicators will also display the radio
station name when Radio is the selected input. When a DVD or CD is playing, the
indicators will display various text messages about the disc’s status.

MODEL: HS 2X0SO/230

Speaker

Outputs

Coaxial

Digital
Inputs

Optical

Digital
Inputs

Subwoofer

Output

Coaxial

Digital
Output

AC Power

Input

Sub
Trigger
Output

Line

Outputs

Line 2
Inputs

SCART

Connection

FM

Antenna

Connection

Line 1
Inputs

Ethernet

Port

USB
Port

HDMI

Output

Composite

Video

Output

S-video

Output

Remote Control

Input/Output

Receiver Rear-Panel Connections

AC Power

Input

Speaker
Outputs

Coaxial
Digital

Inputs

See the Connections section, on page 14, for detailed information about making
connections.

AC Power Input: After you have made and confirmed all other connections, plug the
supplied AC power cord into this input and into an unswitched AC outlet.

Speaker Outputs: Use the speaker wires supplied with the SAT TS60 speakers to
connect the satellite speakers to the proper terminals.

Be sure to connect the positive (+, colored red) connector on the speaker to the
positive (+, colored red and white) connector on the HS 280/HS 210, and the
negative (– , colored black) connectors on the speakers to the negative (–, colored
black) connectors on the HS 280/HS 210. See Connecting the Satellite Speakers, on
page 14, for more information about making connections.

Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coaxial digital output of an audio-only source
component here. The signal may be a Dolby Digital bitstream or a standard PCM
digital audio bitstream.

NOTE: Use only one type of digital connection for each source component.

Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the optical digital output of an audio-only source
component here. The signal may be a Dolby Digital bitstream or a standard PCM
digital audio bitstream.

NOTE: Use only one type of digital connection for each source component.

Coaxial Digital Output: Connect this output to the coaxial digital input of a digital
recording device such as a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.

Sub Trigger Output: Use the black mini-cable connector of the supplied
combination LFE and trigger cable to connect this jack to the HKTS200SUB
subwoofer’s External Trigger Input. See Connecting the Subwoofer, on page 15, for
more details about making connections.

Whenever the HS 280/HS 210 is turned on, it will send a trigger signal that will turn
the subwoofer’s amplifier on. Turning the HS 280/HS 210 off removes the trigger
signal, and the subwoofer’s amplifier will turn off. (This change will occur even when
the subwoofer’s Power On Mode switch – see page 9 – is in the Auto position.)

Optical
Digital

Inputs

Sub
Trigger
Output

Coaxial

Digital

Output

Subwoofer

Output

Ethernet

Port

Line

Outputs

USB
Port

Line 1

Inputs

HDMI

Output

Line 2
Inputs

Remote Control

Input/Output

SCART

Connection

Composite

Video

Output

S-Video

Output

FM

Antenna

Connection

Subwoofer Output: Use the LFE (purple) connector of the supplied combination LFE
and trigger cable to connect this jack to the HKTS200SUB subwoofer’s Line-Level In
LFE jack. See Connecting the Subwoofer, on page 15, for more details about making
connections.

Ethernet Port: Connect this port to your local area network (LAN) using a CAT 5 RJ45
network cable. See Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN), on page 17, for details.

Line Outputs: Use the Line Outputs to connect to an audio-only recorder, such as a
CD-R recorder or tape deck.

USB 2.0 Port: Gently insert a flash drive, card reader, digital camera or other USB
device, or a USB Standard-A cable connected to a USB device, to this port.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT connect a PC or other USB host/controller to this port, or you
may damage both the HS 280/HS 210 and the other device. Orient the device’s plug
so it fits all the way into the HS 280/HS 210’s USB connector. You may insert or remove
the device at any time – there is no installation or ejection procedure.

The HS 280/HS 210 can display JPEG-format still-image files stored on the device and
can also play MP3 and Windows Media® Audio (WMA) files and MPEG4 and AVI video
files that are stored on the device.

Line 1 Input/Line 2 Inputs: Use these inputs to connect to an audio-only source
component (such as a tape deck). Do not connect a turntable to these jacks without a
phono preamp.

HDMI Output (HDMI version 1.2): If your video display is HDMI-capable, connect
it to the HS 280/HS 210’s HDMI output for improved video performance. Since the
HDMI cable transmits both video and audio to the video display, we recommend that
you disable your display’s HDMI audio function to take full advantage of the HS 280/
HS 210 system’s superior audio performance (See page 19).

IMPORTANT: The HS 280/HS 210 is in compliance with HDCP (High-Definition Copy
Protection). A video display must also be HDCP-compliant to be used with the HS 280/
HS 210’s HDMI output. For best results, we do not recommend HDMI connections in
excess of ten feet without a repeater. If your video display has a DVI input, you may
use an optional HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter for the video connection to the display.
(The DVI connection is video-only.)

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Subwoofer

Level Control

Bass Boost

Switch

Phase Switch

Power On

Mode Switch

External Trigger
Input Connector

Line-Level In

LFE Connector

Line-Level In

L/R Connectors

Power Switch

AC Power Cord

Remote Control Input/Output: If the HS 280/HS 210’s front-panel IR sensor is
blocked, such as when it is placed inside of a cabinet, connect an external IR receiver
(such as the Harman Kardon HE 1000 – not included) to the Remote Control In
connector. You can then place the external IR receiver in a location where it can
receive the signals from the HS 280/HS 210 remote control.

You can connect the HS 280/HS 210’s Remote Control Out connector to the remote IR
input of a compatible device, allowing it to be controlled through the HS 280/HS 210
(and through an external IR receiver, if connected). You can even connect several such
compatible devices together in “daisy-chain” fashion.

SCART Connection: Connect it to a compatible TV or set-top box using the included
SCART cable. The SCART cable carries composite (CVBS) video or S-Video from the
HS 280/HS 210 to a TV or set-top box (as well as a control signal for automatically
controlling picture aspect ratio and other parameters). It also carries stereo audio
from the TV or set-top box back to the HS 280/HS 210.

Composite-Video Output: Connect it to the composite-video input of a TV or video
projector.

S-Video Output: Connect it to the S-Video input of a TV or video projector.

FM Antenna Connection: Connect the supplied FM antenna to this terminal.

Subwoofer Controls and Connections

Subwoofer

Level Control

Bass Boost

Switch

Phase Switch

Power On

Mode Switch

External Trigger

Input Connector

Line-Level In

LFE Connector

Line-Level In

L/R Connectors

Power Switch

AC Power Cord

Subwoofer Level Control: Use this control to adjust the HKTS200SUB subwoofer’s
volume. Turn clockwise to increase the volume; turn counterclockwise to decrease the
volume.

Bass Boost Switch: Set this switch to On to enhance the subwoofer’s low-frequency
performance. Set this switch to Off for normal low-frequency performance.

Phase Switch: This switch determines whether the subwoofer driver’s piston-like
action moves in and out in phase with the satellite speakers. If the subwoofer were
to play out of phase with the satellite speakers, the sound waves from the satellite
speakers could cancel out the sound waves from the subwoofer, reducing bass
performance and sonic impact. This phenomenon depends in part on the relative
placement of all the speakers in the room.

Although in most cases the Phase Switch should be left in the Normal position, there
is no absolutely correct setting for it. When the subwoofer is properly in phase with
the satellite speakers, the sound will be clearer and have maximum impact. It will
make percussive sounds like drums, piano and plucked strings sound more lifelike.
The best way to set the Phase Switch is to listen to music that you know well and set
the switch in the position that gives drums and other percussive sounds maximum
impact.

Power On Mode Switch: When this switch is set in the Auto position and when the
Power switch is set to On, the HKTS200SUB will automatically turn itself On whenever
it receives an audio signal. It will enter the standby mode if it receives no audio
signal for 20 minutes. When the Power On Mode switch is set in the On position, the
subwoofer will remain on whether or not it is receiving an audio signal.

An LED on the subwoofer’s top panel indicates whether the subwoofer is in the on or
standby mode:

When the LED is illuminated white, the subwoofer is turned on.

•

When the LED is not illuminated, the subwoofer is in standby mode.

•

When the Power switch is set to Off, the LED will not be illuminated, no matter what
setting the Power On Mode switch is in.

External Trigger Input Connector: Use the mini-plug of the supplied combination
LFE and trigger cable to connect the External Trigger Input to the trigger output
of another compatible component. Whenever the subwoofer detects a trigger
signal between 3V and 30V (AC or DC), the subwoofer’s amplifier will turn on. The
subwoofer’s amplifier will turn off after the trigger signal ceases. (This change will
occur even when the Power On Mode switch is in the Auto position.)

Line-Level In LFE Connector: Use the LFE (purple) connector of the supplied
combination LFE and trigger cable to connect the Line-Level In LFE connector to the
dedicated subwoofer output of a receiver or preamp/processor. This input bypasses
the subwoofer’s internal crossover circuitry, so use it only with a subwoofer output
that is low-pass filtered. (Check the receiver or preamp/processor’s documentation
to confirm that its subwoofer output is low-pass filtered.) If your receiver or preamp/
processor does not have a dedicated subwoofer output that is low-pass filtered, use
the subwoofer’s Line-Level In L/R connectors instead.

Line-Level In L/R Connectors: Use these connectors if your receiver or preamp/
processor does not have digital surround-sound decoding or a low-pass-filtered
subwoofer output.

If your receiver or preamp/processor has a separate subwoofer output, use the

•

LFE (purple) connector of the supplied combination LFE and trigger cable to
connect the receiver or preamp/processor’s subwoofer output to either one of the
subwoofer’s Line-Level In L/R connectors.

If your receiver or preamp/processor does not have a separate subwoofer output,

•

use two Y-adapters (not supplied). Connect one adapter’s single end to the unit’s
preamp output for that channel. Connect one of this adapter’s dual ends to the
main amp input for that channel, and connect the adapter’s other dual end to
one of the subwoofer’s Line-Level In L/R Connectors. Repeat this process with the
other Y-adapter, the preamp channel, the main amp input and the subwoofer’s
other Line-Level In L/R connector.

Power Switch: Set this switch in the On position to turn the subwoofer on. The
subwoofer will then either be on or in Standby mode, depending on the setting of the
subwoofer’s Power On Mode switch.

AC Power Cord: After you have made and verified all subwoofer and speaker
connections described in this manual, plug the Power Cord into an active, unswitched
electrical outlet (that is, an outlet not connected to a light switch) for proper
operation of the subwoofer. DO NOT plug this cord into the accessory outlets found in
some audio components.

ENGLISH

System Power

Button

Radio Button

Disc Button

Screen Power
Button

USB Button
Activity Button
TV Button

Video Button

Learn Button

Disc Menu Button

Mute Button

Network Button

Settings Button

Bookmark Button

Eject Button

Channel + / –

Buttons

Repeat Button

Random Button

Volume + / –
Buttons

Options Button

Cursor Controls

Enter Button

Audio Button

Exit Button

Display Button

Disc Transport
Buttons

Numeric Buttons

Remote Control Functions

System Power

Button

Radio Button USB Button

Disc Button

Learn Button

Network Button

Settings Button

Bookmark Button

Enter Button

Disc Menu Button

Audio Button

Eject Button

Repeat Button

Random Button

Channel + / –

Buttons

Mute Button

Screen Power
Button

Activity Button

TV Button

Video Button

Options Button

Cursor Controls

Exit Button

Display Button

Disc Transport
Buttons

Volume + / –
Buttons

Numeric Buttons

System Power Button: Switches the HS 280/HS 210 into the Standby mode.

Screen Power Button: Switches your video display on and off.

Disc Button: Selects the HS 280/HS 210’s built-in DVD player as the system’s active

sound source and plays a disc that has been inserted into the player. Pressing this
button also puts the remote control into the disc player control mode. See Using the
DVD Player, on page 21, for details. NOTE: Pressing this button when the HS 280/
HS 210 is in the Standby mode will switch it on.

Radio Button: Selects the HS 280/HS 210’s built-in FM radio as the system’s active
sound source. Pressing this button also puts the remote control into the control mode
for the radio. See Using the FM Tuner, on page 23, for details. NOTE: Pressing this
button when the HS 280/HS 210 is in the Standby mode will switch it on.

USB Button: Selects a device connected to the front- or rear-panel USB ports as the
system’s active sound source. The HS 280/HS 210’s on-screen menu system lets you
navigate through the files stored on the device. See Playing Files from USB Devices,
on page 24, for details. NOTE: Pressing this button when the HS 280/HS 210 is in the
Standby mode will switch it on.

Activity Button: Switches the on-screen menu to the Activity menu from any other
active screen or menu. See Activity Button, on page 21, for details. NOTE: Pressing this
button when the HS 280/HS 210 is in the Standby mode will switch it on.

Learn Button: Places the remote control in the learning mode. See Programming the
Remote Control, on page 17, for details.

Network Button: Switches to the local area network (LAN) that is connected to
the HS 280/HS 210’s rear-panel Network connector. See Playing Files from Networked
Devices, on page 25, for details. NOTE: Pressing this button when the HS 280/HS 210 is
in the Standby mode will switch it on.

Video Button: Puts the remote control into the video-control mode, allowing it to
control a video source component with codes that you have programmed into the
remote. See Programming the Remote Control, on page 17, for details. If you have
designated one of the HS 280/HS 210’s analog-audio inputs as a video-component
audio input, pressing the Video button will also make that input the system’s active
sound source. See Connecting Audio Sources/Line 1, Line 2 In, on page 16, for details.

TV Button: Puts the remote control into the TV-control mode, allowing it to control
your TV or video display with codes that you have programmed-into the remote. See
Programming the Remote Control, on page 17, for details. If you have designated one
of the HS 280/HS 210’s analog-audio inputs as the TV-audio input, pressing the TV
button will also make that input the system’s active sound source. See Connecting
Audio Sources/Line 1, Line 2 In, on page 16, for details.

Settings Button: Displays the HS 280/HS 210’s Settings menu. See Settings Menu,
on page 19, for details.

Bookmark Button: Displays the list of your stored bookmarks for easy access. See
Bookmarks, on page 21, for details.

Options Button: Displays any available options for a menu item that is selected in
the on-screen menu.

Cursor Controls: Use these controls – the up cursor, down cursor, left cursor and
right cursor – to navigate through items on the on-screen menu.

Enter Button: Press it to select items highlighted on the on-screen menu.

Audio Button: Lets you select from the different listening modes that are available

for the source that you have selected. Pressing the Audio button while you are playing
a DVD will display the on-screen audio-mode menu.

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Use the up cursor/down cursor buttons to select from these audio options:

Stereo: Standard stereo sound.

Dolby VS (Dolby Virtual Speaker) Reference Music: Dolby Virtual Speaker mode

that simulates a realistic 5.1-speaker surround-sound music-listening environment
from just two stereo speakers.

Dolby VS Reference Movie: Dolby Virtual Speaker mode that simulates a realistic

5.1-speaker surround-sound movie-listening environment from just two stereo
speakers.

Dolby VS Wide Music: The same as the DVS Reference Music mode, but widens the
front audio image for a more realistic surround-sound experience when the front
speakers are located relatively close to each other.

Dolby VS Wide Movie: The same as the DVS Reference Movie mode, but widens
the front audio image for a more realistic surround-sound experience when the front
speakers are located relatively close to each other.

Press the remote’s Exit button to turn off the on-screen audio mode menu.

Pressing the Audio button while listening to any source other than a DVD will
cycle through the above modes. Each press of the Audio button will change to the
next mode in line. The HS 280/HS 210 will display the modes on its front-panel
Information Display.

Disc Menu Button: Displays the menu of the disc that has been inserted into the
HS 280/HS 210’s built-in DVD-player slot.

Exit Button: Exits the current on-screen menu and displays the previous screen.

Eject Button: Ejects the disc from the HS 280/HS 210’s built-in DVD player.

NOTE: If you do not remove the ejected disc within 20 seconds, it will automatically
re-load back into the DVD player for protection.

Repeat Button: When you are playing a DVD, this button cycles through the
following repeat modes: Title, Chapter, Off. When you are playing a CD or listening
to media stored on a USB device or accessed via the local area network, this button
cycles through the following repeat modes: Track, All, Off.

Display Button: Cycles the HS 280/HS 210’s front-panel Information Display
between full brightness, half brightness and off.

Disc Transport Buttons:

I

Press this button once to skip to the beginning of the current track. Press the
button twice to skip to the beginning of the previous track.

0

Press this button to stop playback at the current point.

J

Press this button to skip to the beginning of the next track.

G

Press this button to move backward through the current disc track. For DVDs,
each press cycles through at 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x and 32x normal speed in
reverse. Pressing the button while a DVD is paused will make the DVD go
backwards through the track in slow motion. Each press cycles through at
1x, 2x, 4x and 8x slow speed.

B/1

Press this button to play a disc loaded into the HS 280/HS 210’s DVD player.
When the disc is playing, press the button to pause the disc. Pressing the
button while a DVD is playing will freeze-frame on the current frame.

H

Press this button to move forward through the current disc track. For DVDs,
each press of the button cycles through at 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x and 32x normal
speed. Pressing the button while a DVD is paused will move the DVD forward
through the track in slow motion. Each press of the button cycles through at
1x, 2x, 4x and 8x slow speed.

Channel +/– Buttons: When Radio is the source selected on the remote control, the
Channel +/– buttons tune the HS 280/HS 210’s FM radio to the next higher or lower
FM station. When TV is the source selected on the remote control, the Channel +/–
buttons tune your TV to the next higher or lower channel.

Mute Button: Press this button to mute the sound from the HS 280/HS 210’s speaker
outputs. Press the button again to un-mute the sound.
NOTE: The Mute button does not mute the HDMI audio outputs.

Volume +/– Buttons: Press these buttons to increase or decrease the volume of the
HS 280/HS 210’s speaker outputs. NOTE: The Volume +/– buttons do not change the
volume of the HDMI audio outputs or the Line Outputs.

Numeric Buttons: Use for entering names for various items (bookmarks, input
connections, FM stations, etc.).

ENGLISH

Placing the Speakers

Placing the Left and Right Satellite Speakers

Left

Front

Speaker

Right
Front

Speaker

Place the left and right satellite speakers at the
same distance from each other as from the
listening position (the place where you will be
when listening to the speakers). Put them at
about the same height from the floor as the
listener’s ears will be. You can also angle them
toward the listener.

Placing the Subwoofer

Left Front

Speaker

Right Front

You can experiment with subwoofer placement by temporarily placing the subwoofer
in the listening position and playing music with strong bass content. Move around
to various locations in the room while the system is playing. Listen until you find
the location where the bass performance sounds best. Place the subwoofer in that
location.

Speaker

Subwoofer

Since our ears do not detect the sources of
sounds at the low frequencies where the
subwoofer operates, the subwoofer will perform
well from just about any location in your room.
However, you will probably hear the best bass
reproduction when you place it in a corner along
the same wall as the front left and right
speakers.

Wall-Mounting the HS 280 Satellite Speakers

IMPORTANT: Read the Connecting the Satellite Speakers section, on page 14, before
wall-mounting the left and right speakers using the supplied mounting hardware.
You will need to insert the supplied speaker wires through the wall mounts and
connect the wires to the speakers during the process of installing the mounts.

NOTE: If you are using your own speaker wire, it must be no thicker than the wire
supplied with the speakers. Thicker wire will prevent the wall-mount bracket from
sliding onto the speaker.

Decide on the location for the speaker (see 1. Placing the Left and Right Satellite
Speakers, on this page).

Remove the speaker’s base as explained in 2. Shelf Placement, on this page.

Disassemble the wall-mount bracket by sliding the two sections apart, as shown 3.
in the illustration below.

Pull Sections Apart

Satellite Speaker Mounting Options

Shelf Placement

You can place the left and right satellite speakers on shelves using the speakers’ built­in bases. You can also remove the bases if you like.

To remove a speaker’s base, pull it straight off the speaker, as shown in the
illustration. Apply even pressure to both sides of the base, and the base should slide
off smoothly.

Lift Base Straight

off Speaker

Apply Pressure Evenly

to Both Sides of Base

Attach the wall portion of the wall mount onto the wall using hardware that 4.
is appropriate for the wall’s construction and materials. We recommend first
anchoring the mount using its keyhole, then attaching it with another anchor
through its top opening, as shown in the illustration. Note that the satellite
speakers weigh 3.3 lb (1.5kg). Be sure to use hardware that can support this
weight.

Top Opening

Keyhole Opening

Bottom Opening

NOTE: If you’re running the speaker wire through the wall, you can bring it out directly
behind the bracket location and insert it through the bottom opening in the wall
portion of the wall mount, as shown in the illustration below. This arrangement will
hide the wire from view once the installation is complete.

Insert Wire into

Bottom Opening

Bring Wire out

through Here

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If you’re not running the speaker wire through the wall, insert it through the wall 5.

+

–

portion of the wall-mount bracket, as shown in the illustration below.

Pass the speaker wire through the speaker portion of the wall mount, as shown in 6.
the illustration below.

Bring Wire in
through Here

Bring Wire cut

through Here

If you have not already removed the speaker’s base, do so by pulling it straight off 7.
the speaker, as shown in the illustration below. Apply even pressure to both sides
of the base, and it should slide off smoothly.

Apply Pressure Evenly to

Both Sides of Base

Lift Base

Straight off

Speaker

IMPORTANT: Make sure the ( + ) and ( – ) bare wires do not touch each other or the
other terminal. Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage the receiver.

Slide the speaker portion of the wall mount onto the speaker, as shown in the 9.
illustration below. Fit the grooves of the mount onto the rails in the speaker.
Apply even pressure on both sides of the mount, and it should slide straight onto
the speaker.

Push the mount all the way onto the speaker until it snaps into place.

•

Pull any slack speaker wire back through the mount as you slide the mount onto

•

the speaker.

Fit Bracket Grooves
onto Speaker Rails

Push Down Evenly

on Both Sides of Bracket

Slide the speaker onto the mount’s wall section, as shown in the 10. illustration
below. Pull any slack speaker wire back through the mount’s wall section.

Slide Speaker

onto Wall Mount

Fit the metal stop plate into the recess on the bottom of the wall mount with 11.
the pad facing the mount. Fasten the stop plate to the mount using two of the
supplied screws. The stop plate will prevent the speaker from detaching from the
bracket and will help hold the speaker in position as you rotate it on the mount.

ENGLISH

CAUTION: Before making speaker connections, ensure that the receiver is
turned off and the receiver’s AC cord is unplugged from the receiver and the
AC outlet.

Connect the speaker wire to the speaker terminals, as shown in the 8. illustration
below:

Press down on the top of the terminal to open the connection hole.a)

Insert the wire’s bare end all the way into the hole.b)

Release the terminal to secure the wire. c)

Insert the conductor with the colored band into the speaker’s red ( + ) terminal. Insert
the other conductor into the speaker’s black ( – ) terminal.

A. Push Down on Cap

to Open Hole

B. Insert Base Wire into

Open Hole

C. Release Cap to Sec ure

Wire

Stop Plate

Supplied Screws

Wall-Mounting the HS 210 Satellite Speakers

Unscrew the bolt that attaches the black shelf stand to the bottom of the speaker.
Store the stand and bolt in a safe place in case you need them for a future installation.

Remove
Stand

15 mm

Mount the wall-bracket attachment plate on the wall.

If possible, position the speakers so that the mounting screws (not included; use
size #8) may be installed directly into a wooden wall stud. If that is not possible, use
optional wall anchors that are rated to support at least twenty-five pounds.

The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting
hardware, available through hardware stores, to wall-mount the speakers
properly and safely.

(M6-1.25P
or 1.4"-20)

Wall Plate

For the speaker-connection instructions on pages 6 through 9, thread the appropriate

+

–

speaker cable through the opening in the bottom of the attachment plate and then
through the back of the bracket, as shown in the diagram.

Wires to Speaker

Terminal Cover

Overhead View

The bracket has two openings on top: a round

screw hole and an arc-shaped opening in front of
it. Thread the speaker cable through the arc­shaped opening, not the screw hole.

Wire
From
Wall

Attach the bracket to the wall plate by inserting

Plate

the tab at the top of the attachment plate into
the slot on top of the bracket and snapping the
bracket onto the attachment plate.

Thread the cable through the round opening in the terminal cover. Insert the speaker
wires into the terminals on the underside of the speaker, remembering to observe the
correct polarity (see “Speaker Connections”).

Place the terminal cover over the opening on the underside of the speaker so that
it fits flush against the speaker and covers the terminals, with its round opening
exposing the threaded insert. The bracket fits through the round opening in the
terminal cover.

Insert the supplied bracket bolt up through the
bottom of the bracket and terminal cover. Screw it
into the threaded insert on the underside of the
speaker. The bolt should be snug, but not so tight
as to prevent the bracket from pivoting.

Wall Bracket

The wall-mounted speaker may be pivoted from side to side; however, the bracket is
not designed to tilt up or down, and attempting to tilt it will damage the bracket and
possibly the wall. Your warranty will not cover the damage.

It is very important to connect each speaker identically: ( + ) on the speaker
to ( + ) on the receiver or amplifier, and ( – ) on the speaker to ( – ) on the
receiver or amplifier. Miswiring one or more speakers results in thin sound, weak

bass and a poor stereo image.

To connect the speaker wire to the terminals on the satellite speakers:

Press down on the top of the terminal to open the connection hole.1.

Insert the wire’s bare end all the way into the hole. Insert the conductor with the 2.
colored band into the speaker’s red ( + ) terminal, and insert the other conductor
into the speaker’s black ( – ) terminal.

Release the terminal to secure the wire to the terminals.3.

A. Push Down on Cap

to Open Hole

B. Insert Base Wire into

Open Hole

C. Release Cap to Sec ure

Wire

IMPORTANT: Make sure the ( + ) and ( – ) bare wires do not touch each other or the
other terminal. Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage the receiver.

To connect the speaker wire to the terminals on the receiver:

Unscrew the connector sleeve to expose the hole in the connector post. 1.
CAUTION: Take care not to unscrew the sleeve completely off the post.

Insert the wire’s bare end through the hole in the post. Insert the conductor with 2.
the red colored band into the receiver’s red ( + ) terminal. Insert the conductor
with the white colored band into the receiver’s white ( + ) terminal. Insert the
unmarked conductors into the receiver’s black ( – ) terminals.

Tighten the connector sleeve to secure the wire. 3.

Wall

23 mm

(M6-1.25P
or 1.4"-20)

Connections

CAUTION: Before connecting anything to the HS 280/HS 210, ensure that the
HS 280/HS 210 receiver is turned Off and the receiver’s AC cord is unplugged

from the receiver and the AC outlet.

Connecting the Satellite Speakers

Speakers and receivers/amplifiers have corresponding ( + ) and ( – ) connection
terminals.

Your system’s

•

terminal and black for the ( – ) terminal.

The

•

and red for the right channel ( + ) terminal.

Black

•

The speaker wires included with your system have colored bands at both ends of
the ( + ) conductor; the colors correspond to the receiver’s ( + ) terminal colors. The
subwoofer cable has purple connectors that correspond to the color of the receiver’s
subwoofer output and the color of the HKTS200SUB subwoofer’s LFE jack. This system
helps you connect each speaker to the correct receiver or amplifier terminals. In
addition to the colored bands at each end, each speaker wire’s ( + ) terminal has ribs
molded into its insulation to help you identify it.

SAT TS60 left and right speakers use red to denote the ( + )

HS 280/HS 210 receiver uses white to denote the left channel ( + ) terminal

is used to denote the ( – ) terminal of both channels.

A. Unscrew Cap

B. Insert Bare Wire C. Tighten Cap

IMPORTANT: Make sure the ( + ) and ( – ) bare wires do not touch each other or the
other terminal. Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage the receiver.

Connect the left and right speakers with
supplied bases:

Remove the speaker’s base (see Shelf Placement, on 1. page 12).

Pass the speaker wire through the opening in the speaker base.2.

Connect the speaker wire as described 3. above.

Reattach the speaker’s base as shown in the illustration.4.

Slide Base Straight
onto Speaker Rails

5.

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+– +–

AC INPUT 100-240v~

FRONT R

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

SERIAL NO.

COAXIAL 1 IN

OPTICAL 1INOPTICAL 2

IN

SUB TRIGGER

SUBWOOFER

COAXIAL OUTLINE OUT

LINE 1 IN LINE 2 IN

TV

SCART

ANTENNA

FM

S-VIDEOCOMPOSITE

IN OUT

REMOTE

CONTROL

HDMI OUT

ETHERNET

RRR

LLL

COAXIAL 2 IN

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FRONT L

50 / 60Hz 300W

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LOUKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

Caution: Laser radiation when open.
Do not start into beam.

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Right SatelliteLeft Satellite

Subwoofer

Receiver

LFE/ Trigger

Cable

(Purple Ends)

LFE/ Trigger

Cable

(Black Ends)

Front Right

Satellite Cable

(Red Bands)

Front Left
Satellite Cable
(White Bands)

To connect satellite speakers mounted on the
supplied brackets:

Follow the instructions in Wall-Mounting the Satellite Speakers, on page 12.

Connecting the Subwoofer

Use the LFE (purple) connectors of the supplied combination LFE and trigger cable
to connect the HKTS200SUB subwoofer’s Line-Level LFE In connector to the HS 280/
HS 210 receiver’s Subwoofer Output. Use the trigger (black) connectors of the
supplied combination LFE and trigger cable to connect the subwoofer’s External
Trigger Input Connector to the HS 280/HS 210 receiver’s Sub Trigger Output.

IMPORTANT: Do not plug the subwoofer’s AC power cord into an AC outlet at this time.

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Front Right Satellite

Cable (Red Bands)

Right Satellite

Front Left Satellite Cable

Left Satellite

(White Bands)

LFE/ Trigger Cable

(Black Ends)

LFE/ Trigger Cable

(Purple Ends)

Receiver

Subwoofer

Connecting the FM Antenna

Connect the supplied antenna to the FM Antenna Connection, as shown in the
illustration. Fully extend the antenna wire and move it to different positions until you
get the best reception of your favorite stations.

Connecting the SCART Cable

If your TV/video display or set-top box has a SCART connection, you can attach it to
the HS 280/HS 210’s SCART connection using the supplied SCART cable. The SCART
cable carries composite video (CVBS), S-Video and a control signal for automatically
controlling picture aspect ratio and other parameters from the HS 280/HS 210 to the
TV or set-top box. The cable also carries stereo audio from the TV or set-top box back
to the HS 280/HS 210.

FM Antenna

(supplied)

To improve the quality of reception further, you can instead use an inside powered
antenna, an outdoor rooftop FM antenna or an FM connection from a cable
system. Refer to the documentation included with the antenna for installation and
connection instructions.

NOTE: If the antenna or FM connection uses 300-ohm (300Ω) twin-lead cable, use a
300Ω-to-75Ω adapter to make the connection to the HS 280/HS 210’s FM Antenna
Connection.

Connecting a TV or Video Display

The HS 280/HS 210 can connect to a TV/video display using HDMI, S-Video or
composite-video connections. If your TV/video display has an HDMI connection,
we recommend using it, since it will deliver better video quality than the other
connection types.

HDMI: Use the supplied HDMI cable to connect the HS 280/HS 210’s HDMI output to
your TV/video display’s HDMI input. The HS 280/HS 210 uses HDMI version 1.2.

NOTE: The HDMI connection will deliver both video and audio to your TV or video
display. We suggest disabling your TV or video display’s audio system to take full
advantage of the HS 280/HS 210 system’s superior audio reproduction.

S-Video and Composite Video: If your TV/video display does not have an HDMI
connection, connect it to the HS 280/HS 210 by either the S-Video or composite-video
connection.

NOTE: S-Video and composite-video cables are not included.

Video Display

SCART Cable

(supplied)

Receiver

Connecting Audio Sources

Receiver

Video Display

Receiver

Cpmposite Video Cable

(not supplied)

HDMI Cable

(supplied)

–OR–

S-Video Cable

(not supplied)

–OR–

To

Rec In

CD-R Recorder

To
Play Out

To

Play Out

To

Rec In

Tape Deck

MiniDisc Recorder

Line 1/Line 2 In: If you have an audio-only analog source component such as a tape
deck or MiniDisc recorder, connect its left and right analog outputs to the Line 1 In or
Line 2 In jacks as shown in the illustration.

NOTE: To hear a TV show through your HS 280/HS 210 system, you need to connect
the audio output of your TV to the HS 280/HS 210 receiver. If you are using an HDMI,
S-Video or composite-video connection between the HS 280/HS 210 and your TV/
video display, you will need to connect the TV’s stereo audio output to the HS 280/
HS 210’s Line 1 In or Line 2 In jacks. If you are using the supplied SCART cable to
connect the HS 280/HS 210 to your TV, you don’t need to connect any additional
wires – the SCART cable transmits a stereo audio signal from the TV to the HS 280/
HS 210 receiver.

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To
Play Out

Coaxial 1/Coaxial 2 In and Optical 1/Optical 2 In: If you have an audio-only

Power Cord

(female end)

––

–

++

+

digital source component (such as a CD changer or video game), you can connect it to
one of these inputs, as shown in the illustration under Connecting Audio Sources, on
page 16. When using the Optical 1 and Optical 2 digital connections, gently push the
cable connector through the panel connector’s built-in shutter until it is firmly seated
in the connector.

NOTE: Use only one type of digital connection for each source component.

Connecting an Audio Recorder

Line Out: If you have an analog recorder such as a cassette deck, connect its record

inputs to the HS 280/HS 210’s Line Out jacks. NOTE: You should connect the recorder’s
analog outputs to the HS 280/HS 210’s Line 1 In or Line 2 In jacks.

Coaxial Out: If you have a digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc, connect its
coaxial input to the HS 280/HS 210’s Coaxial Out jack.

Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)

Use a CAT 5 RJ45 network cable (not supplied) to connect the HS 280/HS 210’s
Ethernet port directly to a network router, a network switch or an Ethernet network
wall jack.

NOTE: For the HS 280/HS 210 to interface with a networked computer, that computer
must be running UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)-compliant media software such as
Windows Media Player, MediaLink or EyeConnect™.

Connect the female end of the receiver’s detachable power cord to the receiver’s

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AC Power Input connector. Plug the other end into a working, unswitched AC
outlet.

Power Chord
(female end)

The receiver’s Power Indicator will turn red, indicating that the receiver is in the

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standby mode.

The subwoofer’s LED will not illuminate until it receives a turn-on signal. See

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Subwoofer Controls and Connections, on page 9, for details.

Preparing the Remote Control

Installing the Batteries

The HS 280/HS 210’s system remote control uses three AAA batteries (supplied).
Insert the batteries as shown in the illustration, making sure to observe the correct
polarity.

A. Remove

Cover

B. Insert 3 AAA

Batteries

C. Replace Cover

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Desktop

Computer

Laptop

Computer

CAT 5 RJ45 Cable
(not supplied)

Network

Modem

Receiver

Local-Area
Network (LAN)

IMPORTANT: The HS 280/HS 210’s Ethernet connection will not support a proxy
network.

Connecting the AC Power

The HS 280/HS 210 receiver comes with a detachable AC power cord. This type of cord
makes it easier for you to install and connect all other system wiring to the receiver’s
rear panel. The HKTS200SUB subwoofer has a non-detachable power cord. Plug the
subwoofer’s power cord into a working, unswitched AC outlet.

NOTES:

The power requirement for the

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50/60Hz, 300W. The power requirement for the HKTS200SUB subwoofer is
220–240V AC ~ 50/60Hz, 200W.

Connecting to a power source other than the ones listed above may damage the

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receiver or subwoofer, or cause abnormal operation.

Before connecting the AC power cords to a wall outlet, confirm that all of the

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speaker connections, video connections and audio-component connections have
been made correctly.

HS 280/HS 210 receiver is 100–240V AC ~

Using the Remote Control

When using the remote, remember to aim it toward the HS 280/HS 210’s front panel.
Make sure that no objects, such as furniture, block the remote’s view of the receiver.
Bright lights, fluorescent lights, and plasma-video displays may interfere with the
function of the remote.

The remote has a range of about 20 feet (6.1m), depending on the lighting

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conditions.

You can use the remote at an angle of up to 30° to either side of the

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HS 280/

HS 210.

If the remote seems to operate intermittently, or if pressing a button on the

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remote does not cause one of the source buttons to illuminate, make sure that the
batteries are inserted correctly, or replace all three batteries with new ones.

Programming the Remote Control

You can also program the remote so it will control two additional components –
typically your TV and a video source such as a satellite or cable receiver – in addition
to controlling the HS 280/HS 210 receiver.

To control the TV and video component, you can teach codes from the TV and video­component remotes onto the HS 280/HS 210 remote buttons shown shaded in the
following illustration:

= Learning-Capable

Learn Button

TV Button

Video Button

Cursor Buttons

Enter Button

= Learning-Capable

Teaching Codes to the Remote Control

Place the 1. HS 280/HS 210 remote head to head with the remote from which
you want it to learn codes. Put them about 1 inch (2.5cm) apart, with their IR
transmitter windows facing each other.

Press and hold either the TV or Video button on the 2. HS 280/HS 210 remote.

remote control does not receive an IR code within five seconds, the Learn button's LED
will flash red rapidly three times, and the remote will remain in the learning mode.
Resume programming from Step 4.

Repeat 6. Step 3 and Step 4 for each command you want to teach the HS 280/HS 210
remote. You can switch between programming TV and video component codes
by pressing the TV or Video button before resuming Step 4. NOTE: If the Learn
button’s LED goes out at any time, you will need to repeat Step 2 through Step 6.

Using the Remote Control After it is Programmed

Pressing the remote’s TV button will put the remote into the TV-control mode. It will
control the TV via the codes you have programmed into it. Pressing the remote’s Video
button will put the remote into the video-control mode, and it will control the video
component via the codes you have programmed into it.

To switch the remote control back to the HS 280/HS 210 receiver-control mode from
the TV-control or video-control mode, press any of these buttons: Disc, Radio, USB,
Network, Activity or Bookmark.

Setting up the Receiver

NOTE: The on-screen menus shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes and
may differ slightly from the actual displays.

Using the On-Screen Menu System

When you turn your HS 280/HS 210 receiver on for the first time, the on-screen menu
will display the Activity menu. This menu acts as the HS 280/HS 210’s “home” screen.
All of the HS 280/HS 210’s on-screen functions originate in the Activity menu.

Learn Button

TV Button
Video Button

While pressing the TV or Video button, press and hold the Learn button until its 3.
LED begins flashing amber. (The TV or Video button will not flash but will remain
steadily illuminated.) The flashing indicates that the remote is in the learning
mode.

Press the 4. HS 280/HS 210 remote button to which you want to teach the
command. The Learn button’s LED will then illuminate continuously. The learning
mode will remain active for 20 seconds after the button is pushed.

NOTE: If you accidentally press a button that is not learning-capable, the Learn
button's LED will continue to flash amber and the remote will remain in the learning
mode.

Press the button on the other remote that you want to “teach” the 5. HS 280/HS 210
remote. When the HS 280/HS 210 remote has received and stored the other
remote's IR code, the Learn button’s LED will change to green, and the HS 280/
HS 210 remote will remain in the learning mode, ready to learn another code.

NOTE: If the HS 280/HS 210 remote can’t read the IR code from the other remote,
the Learn button’s LED will flash red rapidly three times, and the remote will remain
in the learning mode. Resume programming from Step 4. If the HS 280/HS 210’s

To operate your HS 280/HS 210 system, you will use the remote control to navigate
through all of the on-screen menus and make selections from them.

Enter Button

Cursor Buttons

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Use the up cursor/down cursor buttons to navigate through the menu list. When

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an item is highlighted, its icon will turn bright and its name will become larger.

To select a highlighted item, press the Enter button. The screen will change

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depending on your selection.

To display choices for the current screen (if available), press the right cursor

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button.

To return to the previous screen, press the left cursor button.

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Settings Menu

Before using the HS 280/HS 210, you will need to set the receiver’s various
video, audio and other functions. Scroll down the Activity menu until Settings is
highlighted, then select it. The Settings menu will appear. You will use the various
Settings menu items to configure your HS 280/HS 210 to work as you want it to with
your TV and other components.

Audio Settings

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Bass, Treble: Increases or decreases the level of bass (low frequencies) or treble
(high frequencies). You can select from –10dB to +10dB in 1dB increments.

Video Settings

Aspect ratio: Select the aspect ratio of your TV or video display (16:9 or 4:3).

TV standard: Select your TV or video display’s TV standard (automatic or PAL).

If you have an NTSC or multi-standard TV, use the Automatic setting. NOTE: If you
make an incorrect setting in this menu, the signal to your TV will be temporarily lost,
but you can change to the correct setting by using the HS 280/HS 210’s front-panel
Information Display.

Output: Select which video connection (HDMI or analog) you are using between the
HS 280/HS 210 and your TV. NOTE: The HS 280/HS 210 does not output both HDMI and
analog video simultaneously.

Resolution (HDMI only): Select the highest resolution your TV can handle (480p
(NTSC), 576p (PAL), 720p, 1080i or 1080p). NOTE: This setting is available only if you
selected HDMI as the output type.

SCART (analog only): Select the type of video output that your TV will receive
via the SCART cable (S-Video or composite – CVBS – video). NOTE: This setting is
available only if you selected Analog as the output type.

Subwoofer: Increases or decreases the subwoofer volume. You can select from
–10dB to +10dB in 1dB increments.

Dynamic range: This setting brings the loud and quiet parts of a movie or music
closer to the same volume. This setting lets you turn up the volume so the quiet parts
are audible but the loud parts won't disturb others. NOTE: This feature works only
with Dolby Digital programs that have been specially encoded. Three settings are
available:

Min: Does not change the original playback. You should use it when the volume

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setting in the listening room may be as loud as you desire.

Half: Applies a moderate amount of compression so that louder passages are a

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little bit quieter.

Max: Applies more compression so that louder passages are much quieter.

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Delay: This setting indicates the amount of delay of the audio output relative to the
video output, which eliminates the “out-of-sync” quality that sometimes occurs when
the video source component or the video display processes a video signal. The default
setting of 90ms (90 milliseconds) should be correct for most programs. However, if
you wish to improve synchronization for a particular program, you can change the
setting to anywhere between 0ms (no delay) and 150ms, in 10ms increments.

HDMI Audio to TV: This setting turns the HDMI audio output to your TV on and
off. We recommend turning this function off, so you can take full advantage of the
superior audio capability of your HS 280/HS 210 system’s receiver and speakers.

TV audio input: Set this function to the input to which you have connected your TV’s
audio output. When you press the remote’s TV button, TV will become the active audio
input and you can use the remote to control your TV. See Connecting Audio Sources,
Line 1/Line 2 In, on page 16.

NOTE: If you’ve connected the TV to the HS 280/HS 210 using the SCART cable, set this
function to SCART. Whenever the TV is turned on, it will send a signal to the HS 280/
HS 210, which will then automatically switch to the SCART input.

Video audio input: Set this function to the input to which you have connected the
audio output of the video component that you’ve programmed the remote to control.
(NOTE: If you’ve connected the video component using the SCART cable, set this
function to SCART.) When you press the remote’s Video button, video will become the
active audio input, and you can use the remote to control the video component. See
Connecting Audio Sources, Line 1/Line 2 In, on page 16.

Network Settings

IP address: This is the HS 280/HS 210’s unique address on the network. The network

automatically assigns the HS 280/HS 210 an IP address, so unless your network
administrator or Internet Service Provider (ISP) instructs you to use a static IP address,
you should leave this function set to Automatic.

If you are required to use a static IP address, select IP address, then select Set, and use
the numeric keys to enter the IP address and subnet mask address numbers that you
are given on the screen that appears.Press Enter when you’re finished.

Gateway: The gateway address connects your local area network to the Internet. The
ISP and/or network administrator automatically assigns this address, so unless your
ISP or network administrator instructs you to use a static gateway address, you should
leave this function set to Automatic.

If you are required to use a static gateway address, then select Gateway, select Set,
and use the numeric keys to enter the gateway address numbers that you are given
on the screen that appears. Press Enter when you’re finished.

DNS: Is the network’s domain name server. The ISP and/or network administrator
automatically assigns the DNS, so unless your ISP or network administrator instructs
you to use a static DNS, you should leave this function set to Automatic.

If you are required to use a static DNS, then select DNS, select Set, and use the
numeric keys to enter the DNS numbers that you are given on the screen that appears.
Press Enter when you’re finished.

MAC: This is the unique identifier address that the manufacturer assigned to the
HS 280/HS 210. The user cannot modify it.

Wired: If your ISP or network administrator instructs you to use a static IP address,
gateway or DNS for the HS 280/HS 210, you must set this function to Enable after
entering the static numbers in the appropriate screens. The Wired (Disabled) listing
will change to Wired (Connected).

Preferences

OSD Language: Sets the language for the HS 280/HS 210’s on-screen display (OSD).

The default language is English, but you can change it to French, German, Italian,
Russian or Spanish.

Audio Language and Subtitle Language: Sets the default audio language and
subtitle language for DVDs played on the HS 280/HS 210’s built-in DVD player. The
default language is English, but you can change it to French, German, Italian, Russian
or Spanish. To change to a language not listed on this menu, select Other and use the
10-key screen to enter the language’s 3-character code from the code list on page 28.

NOTE: If the selected language is not available on the particular DVD being played,
press the remote’s Disc Menu button and change the language using the disc’s menu.

Volume Bar: The HS 280/HS 210 can display a volume bar on the TV screen
whenever you change its volume level. Select Shown to display the volume bar
(see illustration below).

Panel Timeout: When the panel brightness is set to Off (see below), you can set the
length of time that the HS 280/HS 210’s Information Display remains lit after each
command. (Some people find the display distracting while watching a movie.) You
can have the Information Display remain on for 0, 5, 10 or 15 seconds.

Panel Brightness: You can set the brightness of the HS 280/HS 210’s Information
Display.

PBC Support: Activates PBC (Play-Back Control) for VCD discs.

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Screen Saver: Activates the HS 280/HS 210’s screen saver to prevent image burn-in
on a video display. If you connect the HS 280/HS 210 to a plasma display or CRT-based
TV or video projector, we recommend that you activate the screen saver.

Show Angle Icon: Determines if the Angle icon will appear on the screen when the
currently-playing DVD has different picture angles available.

About: Contains information about the versions of software installed in your HS 280/
HS 210.

Activity Menu

The Activity menu is the HS 280/HS 210’s “home” menu screen, listing its major
functions: Bookmarks, Play Disc, Radio, Audio inputs, USB, Network and Settings.

NOTE: If you select a bookmarked item from a source that is not currently connected
to the HS 280/HS 210, the OSD will display an “invalid” icon near the upper-right
corner.

Using the DVD Player

Disc handling precautions

To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

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Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. If there is glue (or a similar substance) on

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the disc, remove the substance completely before using the disc.

Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources such as hot- air ducts.

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Do not leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight, as there can be a considerable

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rise in temperature inside the car.

After playing the disc, store it in its case.

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Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or any other sharp writing

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utensil.

Be careful not to drop or bend the disc.

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No matter what on-screen menu is active, pressing the remote control’s Activity
button will bring you back to the Activity menu.

Bookmarks

The HS 280/HS 210’s Bookmark function lets you store the locations of frequently­used media so you can quickly recall them later with a minimum of button-pushing.
This function can be especially useful if you are connected to a network that has
media located on several devices. Items that you can bookmark include:

MP3, JPEG, AVI, or MP4 media on a networked device or a docked USB device

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Preset FM radio stations

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Audio input connections

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To bookmark an item, right-click on it to display its options, and select Add to
Bookmark.

To select a bookmarked item

Press the bookmark button

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– or –

Press the Activity button and select Bookmark.

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A list of your bookmarked items will appear on screen. Scroll to the item you want
and press the Enter button.

Disc cleaning precautions

Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center

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out.

Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners or

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anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

Regional coding

The HS 280/HS 210 will play only discs with coding from Region 2 or discs with no
region coding (Region 0). It will not play discs with any other region coding.

Copyright

Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works that must not be recorded
without the permission of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to relevant laws
covering copyright protection.

Copy protection

The HS 280/HS 210 is in compliance with HDCP (High-Definition Copy Protection). A
video display connected via HDMI must also be HDCP-compliant.

The HS 280/HS 210’s DVD player supports Macrovision® copy protection. On DVDs that
include a copy-protection code, if the contents of the DVD are copied using a VCR, the
copy-protection code prevents the videotape copy from playing normally.

Supported disc formats

Play Disc

Play Disc

= Disc Player Operation

The HS 280/HS 210 can play the following disc formats in 5" (12 cm) and 3" (8 cm)
size: DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, VCD, S-VCD, MP3,
and WMA (v7-v8). It can also play discs with JPEG picture files.

NOTE: Some discs may include features that are not compatible with the HS 280/
HS 210's DVD player. Similarly, although DVDs are capable of a wide range of features,
not all discs include every feature that the DVD system can offer. For example, the
DVD player is compatible with multi-angle discs, but some discs are not specially
encoded for multiple-angle play. To make certain that a specific feature or soundtrack
option is available on a disc, please check the options noted on the disc's jacket.

Playback capability for CD-R, CD-RW, WMA, JPEG, MP3, VCD/SVCD, DVD-R, DVD+R,
DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs may vary due to variations in the quality of the disc and
the recorder used to create the disc.

Loading a disc

Hold the disc horizontally when loading it. Insert it gently into the Disc Slot. The disc­loading mechanism will take the disc and slide it into the unit.

Do not load more than one disc into the disc slot.

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Do not load the disc upside down.

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You can load a disc while watching or listening to another source (such as the radio)
without interruption. The disc will not automatically play.

When there is no disc is loaded in the HS 280/HS 210, the Activity menu’s Play Disc
listing will have a prohibition icon.

Disc Player Operation

Disc button: Selects the HS 280/HS 210’s DVD player as the active source and plays
the inserted disc. NOTE: Pressing this button when the HS 280/HS 210 is in the
Standby mode will switch it on.

Options button: Lets you set the following options when playing a DVD:

When a disc is loaded in the HS 280/HS 210, the Activity menu’s Play Disc listing will
not have a prohibition icon.

Playing discs

Once you’ve loaded a disc, you can play it by:

Pressing the Disc button on the remote control

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– or –

Pressing the Activity button on the remote and selecting Play Disc.

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Use these buttons on the remote to control playback functions:

Audio: Lets you select between the different audio tracks that are available on the

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disc.

Subtitle: Lets you activate subtitles and select the subtitle language.

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Status: Cycles the status display (see •illustration below) between the following
modes: Off, On (remains on for five seconds) and Sticky (remains on until you turn
it off).

Random: Turns Random Play on and off.

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Repeat: Cycles the player between the following Repeat modes: Off, All, Title,

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Chapter.

A–B: Turns A – B Repeat on and off, and lets you set the A and B points on the disc.

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Time Mode: Lets you advance to any point in time on the disc. Use the keypad to

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enter the time, or use the left and right cursor arrows (see Cursor Controls, page

10) to select between hours, minutes and seconds, and use the up and down
cursor arrows to set the time. When you finish entering the time, press the Enter
button, and the HS 280/HS 210 will skip to that point on the disc.

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Angle: Lets you select between the different camera angles that are available on

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the disc.

NOTE: Options are disc-dependent. Some options may not be available on all discs.

Cursor controls: Use them to navigate through items on the on-screen menus.

Enter button: Press it to select items highlighted on the on-screen menus.

Disc Menu button: Displays the menu of a DVD (or the track list of a CD) that is

inserted into the HS 280/HS 210.

Eject button: Ejects the disc. NOTE: If you do not remove the ejected disc within 20
seconds, it will automatically re-load back into the DVD player for protection.

Repeat button: When the HS 280/HS 210 is playing a DVD, this button cycles
through the following repeat modes: All, Title, Chapter, Off. When playing a CD or
listening to media stored on a USB device or accessed via the network, this button
cycles through the following repeat modes:
Repeat-1, All, Off.

Random button: When the HS 280/HS 210 is playing a disc, this button will play all
the tracks on the disc in random order.

I Press once to skip to the beginning of the current track. Press twice to

skip to the beginning of the previous track. The I icon will temporarily
appear in the upper-right part of the screen.

0 Press to stop playback at the current point.

J Press to skip to the beginning of the next track.

G Press to move backward through the current disc track. For DVDs, each

press cycles through at 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x and 32x normal speed in reverse.
Pressing the button while a DVD is paused will move backward through the
track in slow motion. Each press cycles through at 1x, 2x, 4x and 8x slow
speed.

B

1 Press to play the currently loaded disc. When playing, press to pause the

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disc. Pressing the button while a DVD is playing will freeze-frame on the
current frame.

H Press to move forward through the current disc track. For DVDs, each press

cycles through at 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x and 32x normal speed. Pressing the
button while a DVD is paused will go forward through the track in slow
motion. Each press cycles through at 1x, 2x, 4x and 8x slow speed.

Numeric Buttons: Use them to skip to a specific track number during disc playback.

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Select Automatic Search. The HS 280/HS 210 will search for all receivable FM stations
in your area and display a list of their broadcast frequencies.

This list will become your station-preset list. Use the up and down cursor buttons to
scroll through the station list. As you scroll, the radio will tune to each highlighted
station.

After approximately 20 seconds (or if you press the Enter button), the radio will
remain tuned to the station, and the display will change to the radio dial.

Using the FM Tuner

To listen to the FM radio:

Press the Radio button on the remote control

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– or –

Press the Activity button on the remote and select Radio.

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Before you can listen to the radio, the HS 280/HS 210 must first find the available
radio stations in your area. Press the right cursor button (see Cursor Controls, page 10)
to display the radio options.

To change stations while the radio dial is displayed, press the Channel +/– or the up
and down cursor buttons. The radio will tune in to the next higher or lower station on
the list.

To display the station preset list while the radio dial is on screen, press the left cursor
button.

Radio Station Options

To show options for a highlighted station while the HS 280/HS 210 displays the radio­station list, press the right cursor button.

Highlight the option you want, then press the Enter button.

Search Up: Searches for the next receivable station above the highlighted station.

Search Down: Searches for the next receivable station below the highlighted

station.

Step Up: Changes the highlighted station frequency up by 0.1MHz each time you
press the Enter button.

Step Down: Changes the highlighted station frequency down by 0.1MHz each time
you press the Enter button.

Capture Name: Captures the highlighted station’s name and assigns it to the
station’s listing (if the station is broadcasting the data).

New: Creates a copy of the current preset (with the name “New”).

Rename: Lets you use the remote’s numeric buttons to assign your own name to the

highlighted station.

Delete: Deletes the highlighted station from the list.

NOTE: To delete all of the stations from the list:

Press the Activity button.1.

Highlight Radio and press the right cursor button.2.

Select Delete All and press the Enter button.3.

Add to Bookmark: Adds the highlighted station to your list of Bookmarks (see
Bookmarks, on page 21, for more information).

Listening to Audio Sources

If you used the Settings menu to assign input connections to the remote’s TV and
Video buttons, the HS 280/HS 210 will automatically switch to those connections
every time you press the remote’s TV or Video button. See Settings Menu: Audio
Settings: TV Audio Input and Video Audio Input, on page 19 and 20, for more
information.

You can also manually select an audio component that you connected to any of the
HS 280/HS 210’s line inputs or digital inputs:

Press the Activity button1.

Select Audio Inputs. The input-connection list will appear.2.

Highlight the input to which you connected the component and press the Enter 3.
button.

NOTE: If you connected your TV to the receiver using the SCART connection, the
HS 280/HS 210 will automatically switch to the SCART input when the TV is turned on.
See Audio Settings/TV Audio Input, on page 19.

If an audio input is selected when you put the receiver in the standby mode, it will
automatically be the selected input the next time you turn the receiver on.

To make it easier to identify which component is connected to which input, you can
rename any of the inputs. On the input connection list screen, (see above), highlight
the input you want to rename, and press the right cursor button (see Cursor Controls,
page 10). The options menu will appear.

Select Rename, and use the remote’s numeric buttons to enter a different name for
any of the inputs.

Playing Files from USB Devices

The HS 280/HS 210 can display JPEG picture files, play MP3 (up to 320kbps bit rate)
audio files and show AVI, MP4 (up to 4Mbps bitrate) format video files stored on a
USB device. To access files on a device connected to one of the HS 280/HS 210’s USB
ports:

Press the USB button on the remote

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– or –

Press the Activity button on the remote and select USB. If you have more than one

•

USB device connected, both device names will appear.

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Select the device you want, and then navigate through the folders on the device to
the media you want to view or hear.

To play an item, highlight and select the item from the list.

Viewing Pictures

Selecting a JPEG file displays the image on the TV. (A Pause indicator (1) appears
near the screen’s upper-right corner).

If the selected MP3 file has an album-cover-art ID3 tag, the HS 280/HS 210 will
display the art on the screen.

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NOTE: If the folder contains a combination of MP3 and JPEG files, selecting an MP3 file
without an album-cover-art ID3 tag will display the folder’s JPEG files as a slideshow
in the screen area reserved for showing album cover art.

To skip to the next or previous JPEG file, press the •J or I button.

To exit and return to the file list screen, press the

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Pressing the B button while the HS 280/HS 210 displays an image initiates a slide
show that displays each subsequent JPEG in the current folder, in alphabetical order
by file name. The I , J and 0 buttons work in slideshow mode the same as
when displaying individual JPEGs.

Note: You can change the amount of time each picture stays on screen during a slide
show by pressing the right cursor button during the show.

0 button.

Playing Music

Selecting an MP3 file plays the file. If other MP3s appear on the screen, the HS 280/
HS 210 will play each one, in order as they appear on the screen.

Playing Videos

Selecting a video file plays the file. If other video files are listed on the screen, the
HS 280/HS 210 will play each one, in order as they appear on the screen.

Playing Files from Networked Devices

The HS 280/HS 210 can display JPEG picture files, play MP3 audio files (up to 320kbps
bitrate) and show AVI, MP4 (up to 4Mbps bitrate) video files stored on compatible
devices that are on the network connected to the HS 280/HS 210’s Ethernet jack.
For the HS 280/HS 210 to interface with a networked device on the LAN, the device
must be running UPnP-compliant media software such as Windows Media Player,
MediaLink or EyeConnect. The HS 280/HS 210 does not support Ethernet connection
through a proxy.

Sharing Files

Before you can access files located on other devices via the network, each device must
first give permission to share files with the HS 280/HS 210. On a computer running
Windows, you would use Windows Media Player:

On your computer, open Windows Media Player.1.

Open the Library menu and select Media Sharing. 2.
The Media Sharing window will appear.

Click in the Share My Media box, then click on the 3. HS 280/HS 210 icon and select
Allow, then select OK.

The device’s media should now be available to the HS 280/HS 210.

NOTE: To enable media sharing with other types of computers, operating systems or
UPnP media software, check the instructions for the computer, operating system or
media player.

To access files on networked devices:

Press the Network button on the remote.
– or –
Press the Activity button on the remote and select Network. The names of all devices
on the network that have given file-sharing permission will appear on the OSD. Select
the device that has the media you want to access.

Select the type of media you want to view or hear.

Viewing Pictures

Selecting Pictures displays a list of all the different ways to access the picture media
on the networked device.

Selecting a JPEG file displays the image on the TV. (A Pause indicator appears near the
screen’s upper-right corner.)

To skip to the next or previous JPEG file, press the •J or I button.

To exit and return to the file list screen, press the

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Pressing the Bbutton while an image is being displayed initiates a slide show that
displays each subsequent JPEG in the current folder in order as they appear on the
OSD screen. The J, I and 0 buttons work in slideshow mode the same as when
viewing individual JPEGs.

Note: You can change the amount of time each picture stays on screen during a slide
show by pressing the right cursor button during the show. The available options are
between one second and ten seconds.

0 button.

Playing Music

Selecting Music displays a list of all the different ways to access the MP3 media on the
networked device.

Select a way to access pictures; then navigate to the pictures you want to view.

Select a way to access music; then navigate to the music you want to hear.

Selecting an MP3 file plays the file.

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If there are other MP3s in the folder with the one that you've selected, the HS 280/
HS 210 will play each one, in order as they appear on the OSD screen.

To skip to the next or previous MP3 file, press the

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play, press the B

To exit and return to file list screen, press the

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1 button. To resume play, press the B/1button again.

/

J or I button. To pause

0 button.

Playing Videos

Selecting a video file plays the file. If there are other video files in the folder, the
HS 280/HS 210 will play each one, in order as they appear on the OSD screen.

Troubleshooting

If your HS 280/HS 210 system isn’t performing the way you think it should, check to see if the problem is covered in this section before calling your dealer or contacting Harman
Kardon.

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The receiver won’t power up (the Power Indicator is not lit):

Check that the receiver’s AC Power Cord is properly plugged into the receiver’s

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AC Power Input connector.

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Check that the AC power cord is plugged into a working AC outlet and that the
AC outlet is not controlled by a switch.

Sound plays through the HS 280/HS 210 speakers, but there is no TV picture:

Check the connection between the receiver and the TV.

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Check that the TV is turned on and is set to the proper input source.

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Confirm that all of the choices made in the Settings: Video menu are correct for

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your TV.

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If you’re using the HDMI connection, be sure that the TV or video display is
HDCP-compliant. If the TV is not HDCP-compliant, disconnect the HDMI cable
and use the receiver’s S-Video or composite-video connection.

There is no sound coming from the subwoofer:

Check that the subwoofer’s power cord is plugged into a working AC outlet.

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Check that the subwoofer’s Power Switch is in the on position.

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Check that the Subwoofer Level Control is not turned all the way down (fully

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counterclockwise).

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Check the audio connection between the receiver and the subwoofer.

Check the receiver’s Settings: Audio: Subwoofer menu to make sure that the

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subwoofer volume has not been set at -10dB.

There is a constant hum in the sound:

Check that all input cables are plugged all the way into their connectors.

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Check that all cables are at least 3m (9.8 ft.) from fluorescent lights.

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Check that all cable connectors are clean. If necessary, wipe them with a cloth

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slightly moistened with alcohol.

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Turn the subwoofer’s Power switch off. If the hum goes away, there is a ground
loop between the subwoofer and the receiver. Plugging the subwoofer’s Power
Cord into the same AC outlet that the receiver is plugged into should eliminate
the ground loop.

The disc does not play:

Check that the disc is inserted correctly (label-side up).

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Check that the disc is the correct type: DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R/RW, VCD,

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SVCD, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA (v7and v8). Other disc types will not play.

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Check that the disc surface is clean and not scratched.

There is noise or other interference in the picture while the HS 280 is playing
a DVD:

Check that the disc surface is clean and not scratched.

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If you have the receiver’s video output connected to your TV through your

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VCR, the copy-protection program on some DVDs could affect picture quality.
Connect the receiver’s video output directly to your TV’s video input.

The sound and picture are out of sync:

Check the Audio: Settings: Delay menu and change the Delay setting to put the

•

sound back in sync with the picture.

The HS 280/HS 210 cannot tune in radio stations:

Check that the FM antenna is correctly connected.

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Adjust the antenna’s position. If necessary, use a powered FM antenna or an

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outdoor FM antenna.

The receiver does not respond to remote control commands:

Replace all three of the remote control’s batteries with fresh ones, and make

•

sure to install them correctly.

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Hold the remote control closer to the receiver.

Check that the receiver’s remote sensor is in line of sight with the remote

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control. If necessary, use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000 external IR
receiver.

The remote does not control programmed components (TV or Video):

Check that you have pressed the remote’s TV or Video button before trying to

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operate the component.

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Re-learn the component’s commands into the remote.

The Ø symbol appears on the screen when you press a remote control button:

The selected function is not permitted at the time the button is pressed.

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The receiver does not respond to commands, or behaves in an erratic way:

Unplug the receiver’s power cord from the AC outlet, wait 30 seconds, then

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plug it back in.

You can find additional troubleshooting information in the FAQs link on the Support
page at www.harmankardon.com.

DVD Language Code List

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

Language Code

Abkhazian ABK
Afar AAR
Afrikaans AFR
Albanian ALB
Amharic AMH
Arabic ARA
Armenian ARM
Assamese ASM
Aymara AYM
Azerbaijani AZE
Bashkir BAK
Basque BAQ
Bengali BEN
Bihari languages BIH
Bislama BIS
Bosnian BOS
Breton BRE
Bulgarian BUL
Burmese BUR
Catalan C AT
Central Khmer KHM
Chinese CHI
Corsican COS
Croatian SCR
Czech CZE
Danish DAN
Dutch DUT
Dzongkha DZO
English ENG
Esperanto ESP
Estonian EST
Faroese FAO
Fijian FIJ
Finnish FIN
French FRE
Gaelic GAE
Galician GLG
Georgian GEO
German GER
Greek, Modern (post 1453) GRE
Guarani GRN
Gujarati GUJ
Hausa HAU
Hebrew HEB
Hindi HIN
Hungarian HUN
Icelandic ICE
Indonesian IND
Interlingua INA
Inuktitut IKU
Inupiaq IPK
Irish IRI
Italian ITA
Japanese JPN
Javanese JAV
Kalaallisut KAL
Kannada KAN
Kashmiri KAS
Kazakh KAZ
Kinyarwanda KIN
Korean KOR
Kurdish KUR
Kyrgyz KIR
Lao LAO
Latin L AT
Latvian LAV
Lingala LIN

Language Code

Lithuanian LIT
Macedonian MAC
Malagasy MLG
Malay M AY
Maltese MLT
Maori MAO
Marathi MAR
Moldavian MOL
Mongolian MON
Nauru NAU
Nepali NEP
Norwegian NOR
Occitan (post 1500) OCI
Oriya ORI
Oromo ORM
Panjabi PA N
Persian PER
Polish POL
Portuguese POR
Pushto PUS
Quechua QUE
Romanian RON
Romansh ROH
Rundi RUN
Russian RUS
Samoan SMO
Sango SAG
Sanskrit SAN
Serbian SCC
Shona SNA
Sindhi SND
Sinhala SIN
Slovak S LO
Slovenian SLV
Somali SOM
Sotho, Southern SOT
Spanish S PA
Sundanese SUN
Swahili SWA
Swati SSW
Swedish SWE
Tagalog TGL
Tajik TGK
Tamil TAM
Tatar TAT
Telugu TEL
Thai THA
Tibetan TIB
Tigrinya TIR
Tonga (Nyasa) TOG
Tsonga TS O
Tswana TSN
Turkish TUR
Turkmen TUK
Twi TWI
Ukrainian UKR
Urdu URD
Uzbek UZB
Vietnamese VIE
Volapük VOL
Welsh WEL
Western Frisian FRY
Wolof WOL
Xhosa XHO
Yiddish YID
Yoruba YO R
Zulu ZUL

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Specifications

HS 280/HS 210 Receiver

Audio Section

Continuous average power, stereo mode (FTC):
65 watts per channel, 120Hz – 20kHz, @ <0.3% THD, both channels driven into 6 ohms

Input sensitivity/impedance (line inputs): 240mV/47k ohms

Frequency response @ 1W (±3dB): 120Hz – 20kHz

Transient intermodulation distortion (TIM): <0.2%

FM Tuner Section

Frequency range: 87.5 – 108.0MHz

Usable sensitivity IHF: 3.0V/14.7 dBf

Signal-to-noise ratio (mono/stereo): 65dB/60dB

Distortion mono/stereo: 0.3%/0.5%

Stereo separation: 40dB @ 1kHz

Selectivity ±400kHz: 65dB

Image rejection: 40dB

IF rejection: 70dB

DVD Player Section

Supported disc formats: 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch (8cm) DVD Video, DVD-Audio,
standard-conforming DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, VCD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW,
MP3 (up to 320kbps bitrate), or WMA (v7-v8) discs

Region code: 2

DVD layers: Single-side/single-layer, single-side/dual-layer, dual-side/dual-layer

Audio formats: Dolby Digital, linear PCM, MP3 (up to 320kbps bit rate),
Windows Media 7 or 8

Still-image format: JPEG

Video signal system: NTSC or PAL

Composite-video output: IV p-p/75 ohms, sync negative polarity

S-Video output: Y/luminance: IV p-p/75 ohms, sync negative polarity;
C/chrominance: 0.3V p-p

Frequency response: DVD (linear PCM): 20Hz – 22kHz, ±1.0dB,
CD: 20Hz – 22kHz ±1.0dB

Signal-to-noise ratio: 90dB (A-weighted)

Dynamic range: DVD/CD: 92dB (16-bit)

THD/1kHz: DVD/CD: 0.01%

Wow & flutter: Below measurable limits

Video Section

Television format: Automatic or PAL (selectable)

Output level/impedance: 1.0Vp-p/75 ohms

Video frequency response: (composite and S-Video) 10Hz – 8MHz (–3dB)

HDMI™ version: 1.2

General

Power requirement: AC 100–240V ~ 50/60Hz

Power consumption: 300W maximum, 1W standby

Dimensions Unit Shipping

Height 98mm (3-7/8 inches) 197mm (7-3/4 inches)

Width 350mm (13-25/32 inches) 484mm (19-1/16 inches)

Depth 280mm (11 inches) 355mm (14 inches)

Weight 3.5kg (7.7 lb) 6.1kg (13.4 lb)

Depth measurement includes terminal connections. Height measurement includes
feet and chassis.

Speaker System

Frequency response: 45Hz – 20kHz (-6dB)

SAT TS60 Satellites (for HS 280)

Recommended power: 10 ~ 120 watts

Impedance: 8 ohms nominal

Sensitivity: 86dB @2.83V/1 meter

Tweeter: One 19mm (3/4") dome, video-shielded

Midrange: Dual 75mm (3") flat-panel drivers, video-shielded

Dimensions:

Height 299mm (11-25/32 inches)

Width 110mm (4-11/32 inches)

Depth 88mm (3-15/32 inches)

Weight: 1.5kg (3.3 lb)

Height measurement includes removable stands.

SAT -TS11 Satellites (for HS 210)

Recommended power: 10 ~ 120 watts

Impedance: 8 ohms nominal

Sensitivity: 86dB @ 2.83V/1 meter

Tweeter: One 12mm (1/2") dome, video-shielded

Midrange: Dual 75mm (3") drivers, video-shielded

Dimensions:

Height 243mm (9-9/16 inches)

Width 100mm (3-15/16 inches)

Depth 92mm (3-5/8 inches)

Weight: 1.0 kg (2.2 lb)

HKTS200SUB Subwoofer

Input rating: AC 220–240V~, 50/60Hz, 200W

Amplifier power: 200 watts RMS

Woofer: 8" cone in a sealed enclosure

External trigger input voltage: 3 ~ 30 volts AC/DC

Dimensions:

Height 353mm (13-29/32 inches)

Width 267mm (10-1/2 inches)

Depth 267mm (10-1/2 inches)

Weight: 9.0 kg (19.8 lb)

Height measurement includes the product’s feet.

Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

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Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA

516.255.4545 (USA only)

www.harmankardon.com

Made in P.R.C.

©2010 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved.

Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

Harman Kardon and CMMD are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries.
Designed to Entertain is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
EyeConnect is a trademark of Elgato Systems.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a proprietary file format developed by Microsoft Corporation.

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