Harman-Kardon HS 300 User Manual
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300
HS 300 Home Cinema System
OWNER’S MANUAL
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
3
Introduction
4 Safety Information
4 Unpacking
5 Terminology
6 Features
7 Front Panel Controls
8 Front Panel Display
9 Rear Panel Connections
11 Remote Control
13 Basic Information
13 About This Manual
13 Regional Coding
System Connection
14
Installation and Connections
14 Audio Connections
14 Video Connections
15 Optional Audio Connections
15 Speaker Placement
16 Connecting AC Power
16 First Turn On
Playback Basics
16
Basic Playback
16 Disc Playback Features
16 Skipping tracks or titles/chapters
16 Fast Motion Playback/Fast Search
16 Freeze Frame and Frame Advance
(with DVD only)
17 Slow Motion Playback (with DVD only)
17 About DivX Movie Files
17 Surround Mode
System Setup
18
System Defaults
18 Setup Menu
18 System Settings
18 Display Language
18 Preferred Subtitle Language
18 Panel Time-Out
19 Status Bar Time-Out
19 Parental Control
19 Disc Recognition
19 PBC Support
19 Screen Saver
19 Show Angle Icon
19 Audio Settings
19 Preferred Audio Language
19 Dynamic Range
19 Delay Unit
19 Tone Control
19 Bass Level
19 Treble Level
19 DVD Sound Mode
19 Audio Adjustment
19 Delay
19 Output Level Adjustment
20 Video Settings
20 Aspect Ratio
20 TV Standard
20 Scan Type
20 Video Output
20 Scart Output
20 Video Mode
20 Video Resolution
20 Video Adjustment
Test Screen
21
Test Screen
21 TV Picture Adjustment with Test Screen
Player Menu
22
Using the Status Bar Menu
22 Player Menu
22 Information Displays
22 Programmed Play
Table of Contents
Typographical Conventions
In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel
connections, certain conventions have been used.
EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel
connection jack
EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel information display
– (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control
0
– (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection
0
– (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote
A – (letter in a square) indicates an indicator on the front panel display
Radio Menu
23
Rearranging the station list
23 Selecting presets
23 Removing presets
23 Auto Preset function
24 RDS Station ID
24 Surround Mode for Tuner
TV Menu, AUX Menu, Digital In Menu
24
TV Menu
24 AUX Menu
24 Digital Menu
25 Surround Mode Chart
USB Menu
25
USB Menu
Remote Control
26
Learning Codes from a Remote
26 Erasing Learned Codes
26 Macro Programming
DVD Languages Codes
27
Languages Codes
Troubleshooting
28
Troubleshooting
Glossary
30
Glossary
Specifications
31
Specifications
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
2, route de Tours
72500 Château-du-Loir,
FRANCE
declare in own responsibility, that the product described
in this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical
standards:
EN 55013:2001 + A1:2003
EN 55020:2002 + A1:2003
EN 61000-3-2:2000
EN 61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001
EN 60065:2002
Jurjen Amsterdam
Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
03/07
The appearance of the text or cursor for your receiver’s on-screen menus may vary slightly from the
illustrations in this manual. Whether the text appears in all uppercase or upper- and lowercase characters, performance and operation remain the same.
INTRODUCTION 3
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!
With the purchase of a Harman Kardon HS 300
you are about to begin many years of listening
enjoyment.
Designed to provide all the excitement and detail
of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections, the HS 300 is truly a multichannel
system for the new millennium.
The HS 300 has been engineered so that it is
easy to take advantage of all the power of its
digital technology.To obtain the maximum
enjoyment from your new system, we urge you
to read this manual. A few minutes spent
learning the functions of the various controls will
enable you to take advantage of all the power
the HS is able to deliver.
If you have any questions about this product, its
installation or its operation, please contact your
retailer or custom installer. They are your best
local sources of information.
Description and Features
The HS 300 is among the most versatile home
cinema systems available, incorporating an Audio
Video Controller, a DVD Audio player and a complete 5.1 loudspeaker system in one complete
system solution. In addition to Dolby Digital and
DTS decoding for digital sources, the Dolby Pro
Logic II mode for Matrix surround-encoded or
Stereo recordings is available for use with
sources such as CD,VCR,TV broadcasts and the
system's own FM tuner.
To enable you to get the maximum quality from
DVDs, the HS 300 is equipped with the latest in
design techniques, including advanced 10-bit
video digital-to-analog converters (DAC) and
Video (composite), S-Video and RGB video (RGB
via SCART) outputs, to ensure that you get all the
quality inherent in today’s DVD medium. For
optimum playback of NTSC and PAL DVD with
compatible high-definition display devices, the
HS 300 is equipped with an HDMI output and
progressive scan component video outputs.
Along with conventional Video and CD audio
discs, the HS 300 is also compatible with MP3,
CD-R and CD-RW as well as DivX
®
and VCD
discs.
As portable USB devices increase in popularity,
Harman Kardon's HS 300 is among the first integrated home theater system that allows mobile
interconnectivity by playing compatible music or
image files from portable devices via two USB
On-The-Go inputs.
A wide range of programming features makes it
easy to program an evening’s worth of entertainment. When playing DVDs, easy-to-understand
on-screen menus and icons make it simple to
change languages, soundtracks, subtitles or
aspect ratio, while a parental-lock function
enables you to control which discs may be
viewed by younger members of the household.
DVD players are among the fastest growing
consumer electronics products ever brought to
market, but this may, nevertheless, be the first
DVD player you’ve owned. Although many of the
features of the DVD resemble those of standard
CD players, there are a number of functions that
you may be unfamiliar with. To ensure that you
are able to take advantage of all the power and
flexibility the DVD has to offer, we encourage you
to review this quick setup manual. That small
investment of your time will pay major dividends
in the enjoyment you will get from proper use of
the DVD.
■ Plays a Wide Range of Video and Audio
Formats, Including DVD-Video Discs,
VCD, Standard CD Audio Discs, CD-R/RW,
DVD-R/RW, DVD-+R/RW,Audio Discs and
MP3 Discs
■ DVD-Audio Playback for Richer Detail,
Expanded Dynamic Range and Improved
Realism
■ HDMI Output for Digital Audio and
Video Connection to an HD-Ready
Screen
■ Extensive Bass Management Options for
DVD-Audio with Speaker Setup, Output
Level Adjustment and Delay Settings
■ High-Quality Video Playback 10-Bit
DACs, Progressive Scan and Component
Video Outputs
■ Easy-to-Use On-Screen Navigation
System
■ Playback of MP3 and Windows
®
WMA
Audio Discs and JPEG image files
■ Simultaneous Playback of MP3 and
JPEG files
■ Side- and rear-panel USB On-The-Go
connections for playing compatible
music or image files from portable
devices.
■ Extensive Programming Capability for
Audio and Video Discs
■ Parental Lock Controls Prevent
Unauthorized Viewing of Restricted
Movies
■ Playback of DivX compressed video files
■ Multiple Options for Language,
Soundtrack and Subtitle Selection
■ Multiple-Angle Capabilities With
Specially Encoded DVD Discs
■ Ergonomically Designed Remote Control
■ Multiple digital inputs and outputs
■ Multiple Analog Inputs and Outputs
■ High Definition On-screen menu and
display system
■ Subwoofer Trigger to Control
Subwoofer On/Off
IMPORTANT NOTES:
This manual should be read in conjunction with
the owners manual of the accompanying loudspeaker system.The instructions found therein
should be followed with respect to loudspeaker
operation and safety.
Only use the HS 300 controller with the loudspeaker system supplied. Failure to do so may
cause damage to either the controller or the
loudspeakers and will invalidate any warranty.
All of the optional system settings have been
preset at our factory for correct operation of the
system. All you have to do is insert a disc, sit
back, and enjoy a great home theater experience.
You may want to change some of the optional
settings.A description of all the optional settings
and instructions for changing them are found in
the second half of the manual.
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NOTE: This player is designed and manufactured
for compatibility with Region Management
Information that is encoded on most DVD discs.
This player is designed only for playback of discs
with Region Code 2, or for discs that do not
contain Region Code information. If there is any
other Region Code on a disc, that disc will not
play on the DVD.
4 INTRODUCTION / SAFETY INFORMATION
Introduction / Safety Information
This system was designed to provide you with
many years of reliable operation with a minimum
of care and maintenance. Every component in
your system was in perfect working condition
when it left our factory. If you experience any
problems with the set-up or operation of this system, please review the Troubleshooting Guide at
the end of this manual before you contact your
authorized Harman Kardon dealer.
Important Safety Information
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
Your HS 300 has been designed for use with
220-240-Volt AC current. Connection to a line
voltage other than that for which it is intended
can create a safety and fire hazard and may
damage the unit.
If you have any questions about the voltage
requirements for your specific model, or about
the line voltage in your area, contact your dealer
before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.
Do Not Use Extension Cords
To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord
attached to your unit. We do not recommend
that extension cords be used with this product.
As with all electrical devices, do not run power
cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy
objects on them. Damaged power cords should
be replaced immediately by an authorized service
depot with a cord meeting factory specifications.
Handle the AC Power Cord Gently
When disconnecting the power cord from an AC
outlet, always pull the plug, never pull the cord.
If you do not intend to use the unit for any
considerable length of time, disconnect the plug
from the AC outlet.
Do Not Open the Cabinet
There are no user-serviceable components inside
this product. Opening the cabinet may present a
shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your guarantee. If water or any
metal object such as a paper clip, wire or a staple
accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it
from the AC power source immediately, and
consult an authorized service station.
Installation Location
■ To assure proper operation and to avoid the
potential for safety hazards, place the 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.
■ Make certain that proper space is provided
both above and below the unit for ventilation.
If this product 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.
■ Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted
surface.
■ Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold
locations, or an area that is exposed to direct
sunlight or heating equipment.
■ Avoid moist or humid locations.
■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the
top of the unit, or place objects directly over
them.
Cleaning
When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean,
soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft
cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a
fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe 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, be certain to disconnect
any interconnection cords with other components, and make certain that you disconnect the
unit from the AC 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 should the unit ever need repair.
To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you
may wish to flatten it. This is done by carefully
slitting the tape seams on the bottom and
collapsing the carton. Other cardboard inserts
may be stored 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 are recyclable.
Please respect the environment and discard
those materials at a local recycling center.
Copyright
Audio-visual material may consist of copyright
works which must not be recorded without the
permission of the owner of the copyright.
Please refer to relevant laws covering copyright
protection.
Copy protection
This DVD player supports Macrovision copy protection. On DVD discs that include a copy protection code, if the contents of the DVD disc are
copied using a VCR, the copy protection code
prevents the videotape copy from playing normally.
For Optimum Performance
The controller is a precision device that is constructed using extremely accurate technology.
Soiling or friction affecting the pickup lens or disc
drive can impair the image quality. In the worst
case, neither video nor audio will be played back.
To obtain optimum picture quality, the player
should be checked (cleaning and replacement of
some parts) every 1,000 hours. Note that this
period varies depending on the environment
(temperature, humidity, dust) in which the player
is used.
Do not attempt to clean the pickup lens
yourself.
TERMINOLOGY 5
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Terminology
Since they share some of the characteristics and
technology of CD players, many of the terms and
operational concepts used in a DVD player are
similar to what you may be familiar with from CD
players and changers, or older video disc formats
such as Laser Disc. However, if this is your first
DVD product, some of the terms used to describe
the features of a DVD player may be unfamiliar.
The following explanations should solve some of
the mysteries of DVD, and help you to enjoy all
the power and flexibility of the DVD format and
the DVD.
With the arrival of DVD, disc data capacity has
increased dramatically. On a DVD Video disc most
of this capacity is taken up by MPEG 2 video and
the multichannel movie soundtrack in Dolby
Digital and/or DTS.This information is
compressed.
Aspect Ratio: This is a description of the width
of a video image in relation to its height.
A conventional video screen is four units wide for
every three units of height, that’s why the ratio is
called ”4:3”. Newer wide aspect ratio video
displays are 16 units wide for every nine units of
height, making them more like the screen in a
movie theater. The program material on a DVD
may be recorded in either format and, in
addition, you may configure the DVD to play
back in either format, depending on the features
recorded on a disc.
High Definition Multimedia Interface
(HDMI): HDMI has emerged as the digital
standard for connecting High Definition devices,
displays and components, and provides for the
pristine transmission of high-definition digital
video and digital audio via a single cable. HDMI
is the first and only digital interface for
Consumer Electronics devices that can carry
uncompressed high-definition video, compressed
or uncompressed multi-channel audio and command data, allowing customers to obtain pure
digital picture and sound directly from the source
(as it was meant to be seen and heard).
USB On-The-Go: Due to its widespread acceptance, USB is becoming the de facto industry
standard for connecting peripherals to PCs and
laptops. Many of the new peripherals using USB
are also portable devices.
As these portable devices increase in popularity,
there is a growing need for them to communicate directly with each other when a PC is not
available, for instance in consumer electronics
products.The USB On-The-Go technology
addresses this need for mobile interconnectivity.
Title: For a DVD, a title is defined as an entire
movie or program.There can be as many chapters
within a title as the producers decide to include.
Most discs include only one title, but some may
have more than one, to give you a “Double
Feature” presentation.
Chapter: DVD programs are divided into
chapters and titles. Chapters are the sub-sections
programmed into a single title on a disc.
Chapters may be compared to the individual
tracks on an audio CD.
RGB Video: This is a new form of video signal
that eliminates many of the artifacts of traditional composite video signals by splitting the signal
into the three fundamental colors Red, Green
and Blue (RGB). With an RGB connection (via
SCART), you will see greater picture resolution
and eliminate many picture imperfections such as
the moiré patterns often seen on checkered
patterned cloths. However, in order to benefit
from RGB video, you must have a video display
with an RGB compatible SCART input.
Progressive scan: DVD offers progressive scan
video outputs for use with compatible high-resolution televisions and projectors. Before DVD, no
consumer medium could store, transmit or display
video with full resolution. To conserve bandwidth,
analog compression (interlacing) is employed: first
the odd-numbered lines of a frame are displayed,
followed by the even-numbered lines.The result is
that only half of the video image is drawn at one
time; the viewer's brain must reassemble the
complete image.This is acceptable, if the monitor
is not too large and if there is not too much
motion in the image. Large displays and fast-moving images reveal the limitations of this system.
Thanks to DVD's immense data capacity, images
are now stored intact (progressively), so that all
the lines in each frame (odd and even) are shown
at the same time. But because most TV's cannot
handle a progressive signal, all current DVD
players generate an interlaced output for
compatibility. Now, the Harman Kardon DVD is
among the select few DVD players with true
progressive scan video output (NTSC and PAL) for
use with compatible TV's and CRT projectors and
with all plasma, LCD and DLP display devices via
the component video output. The result is 40%
greater light output than a conventional TV and a
stunningly detailed high definition image, along
with an almost complete absence of visible
scanlines and motion artifacts. Of course,
traditional Y/Pr/Pb component video, SCART,
S-Video and composite video outputs are
included for use with conventional televisions and
projectors.
Multiple Angle: DVDs have the capability to
show up to four different views of the same
scene in a program. When a disc is encoded with
multiple-angle information, pressing the Angle
button will enable you to switch between these
different views. Note that at present, few discs
take advantage of this capability and, when they
do, the multiple-angle technology may only be
present for short periods of time within the disc.
Producers will usually insert some sort of icon or
graphic in the picture to alert you to the
availability of multiple viewing angles.
Reading: This is a message that you will see
after you´ve loaded the disc and the tray has
closed. It refers to the fact that the player must
first examine the contents of the disc to see if it
is a CD or DVD, and then extract the information
about the type of material on the disc, such as
languages, aspect ratios, subtitles, number of
titles and more.The slight delay while the
contents of the disc are read is normal.
Resume: The operation of the Stop Button on
the DVD works differently from what you are
used to on CD players. On a traditional CD
player, when you press the Stop button, the unit
does just that: it stops playback. On a CD player,
when you press the start button again, the disc
starts from the beginning. With the DVD,
however, you have two options when playing
DVD discs. Pressing Stop once will stop playback,
but it actually puts the unit in the Resume mode.
This means that you can turn the machine off
and, when you press play the next time, the disc
will resume or continue from the point on the
disc where the Stop button was pressed. This is
helpful if you are watching a movie and must
interrupt your viewing session but wish to pick
up where you left off. Pressing the Stop button
twice will stop the machine in a traditional
manner and, when the disc is played again, it will
start from the beginning.
In resume mode, the cover of the DVD will be
displayed, if available. Otherwise, the
Harman Kardon screen will appear.
DivX
DivX is the name of a revolutionary new video
codec which is based on the MPEG-4 compression standard for video.This DVD player will playback discs created with DivX software.The DVD
player’s playback functionalities of DivX video
discs will vary depending on the DivX software
version used for creating your movies. For more
information about the different software versions
of DivX, please go to www.divx.com.
Terminology
6 FEATURES
Features
High quality video
• High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
for a single wire, digital connection to your
HD-Ready screen.
• Advanced sophisticated 10-bit MPEG-2 video
decoding circuits.
• Progressive Scan component video ouputs
(NTSC and PAL)
• Direct RGB output via SCART (selectable) for
optimum video performance when HDMI or
component video connections are not available.
SCART connector also configurable for
Composite Video output.
• Test screen videos available for testing video
performance and setup.
• Pure PAL with NTSC disc due to true
NTSC/PAL conversion.
• Dual-layer compatibility for extended play
DVD.
• Playback of JPEG image files
High quality digital audio
• High quality 5.1 digital surround sound from
DVD-Audio, DTS or Dolby Digital discs.
• With linear PCM audio at 16-24 bits and
44-96 kHz, audio quality exceeding that of CD
becomes possible.
• Coaxial digital audio output.
Many convenient features
• On-Screen Menu lcons for disc information or
player information and access to many major
functions of this unit.
• Thumbnails for easy search of image files.
• Subtitles may be displayed in one of numerous
languages*.
• The multi-angle function allows you to choose
the viewing angle of scenes which were shot
from a number of different angles (Limited to
DVD’s recorded with multiple camera angles.)
• Multiple options for dialog language and
soundtrack selection (limited to DVD’s
recorded with multiple dialog languages or
soundtracks).
• Intuitive menu operating system.
• 4 step Zoom during play and pause.
• Backlit, ergonomically designed remote
control.
• Future software upgrades accessible via
Internet. (See information below.)
* The number of languages recorded depends
on the software.
Compatible with CD
as well as DVD
• The HS 300 will play any conventional Audio CD
or recordable (CD-R) or erasable CD
(CD-RW), MP3,WMA (v9) or any DivX or VCD
or DVD-Audio and DVD-Video with the region
code 0 or 2.
Disc formats supported
by this player
The unit can play the following disc formats
(8 cm and 12 cm size):
• DVD
• DVD-AUDIO
• DVD-R
• DVD-RW
• DVD+R
• DVD+RW
• CD
• CD-R
• CD-RW
• VCD
• S-VCD
• WMA (v9)
NOTE: Due to differences in the format of
certain discs, it is possible that some discs may
include a mix of features that are not compatible
with the DVD. Similarly, although the DVD is
capable of a wide range of features, not all discs
include every capability of the DVD system. For
example, although the DVD is compatible with
multi-angle discs, that feature is only possible
when the disc is specially encoded for multipleangle play. In addition, the DVD is capable of
playing back both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks, but the number and types of tracks
available will vary from disc to disc.To make
certain that a specific feature or soundtrack
option is available, please check the options
noted on the disc jacket.
■ Playback capability for CD-R, CD-RW, WMA,
JPEG, MP3, DivX, 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.
■ The HS 300 is compatible with most discs
recorded with files encoded using MP3 or
Windows Media 9, as well as JPEG still
images. However, note that variations in the
encoder or codec used and the bit rate of the
encoding may affect the HS's ability to play
back a specific disc. As a result, we cannot
guarantee complete compatibility with all
encoders and versions of the codecs. For best
results, we recommend that MP3 files be
encoded at bit rates ranging between 32kbps
and 320kbps.WMA files should be encoded
at bit rates between 64kbps and 320kbps.
Although the HS systems is capable of playing
some WMA 9 files, not all features of version
9 are supported. JPEG files should contain no
more than 5 megapixels, and the file size
should be no larger than 5Mb.
Upgradeability via Internet
The ”firmware” controlling the functionality of
the Harman Kardon HS system is fully upgradeable. In the event of future improvements to its
operations and features, it will be possible to
download firmware upgrades from
www.harmankardon.com/International/
All you have to do is create a CD-R with the
data and insert it in the DVD for an automatic
upgrade.
Packing List
1 Harman Kardon HS 300 DVD Player/Controller
1 Harman Kardon HKTS 7 Home Theater Speaker
System
1 Remote control
3 AAA batteries
1 A/V cable for stereo analog audio and
composite video
1 S-Video cable
1 remote extension cable
1 owner's manual
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 7
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Front Panel Controls
Main Information Display
1
Power On/Off (Standby)
2
Open/Close
3
USB On-The-Go Input
4
Headphone Jack
5
Volume Control
Main Information Display: This display
delivers messages and status indications to help
you operate the HS 300 Controller.
1
Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button
once to turn the HS 300 Controller on, press it
again to put the unit in the Standby mode.
Note that when the HS 300 Controller is
switched on, the Power Indicator around the
button turns blue.
2
Open/Close: Press this button to open or
close the Disc Tray.
3
USB On-The-Go Input: This input may be
used to temporarily connect a USB thumb device
or portable hard disk for direct playback of
audio, image of video files or a USB hub. The
USB inputs are designed to power a single USB
device at a time. If additional hard disks are
connected through a hub it is necessary that
additional external power supplies are used to
power the hub and hard disks.
4
Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to
listen to the system's output through a pair of
headphones. Be certain that the headphones
have a standard 3.5 mm stereo phone plug.
Note that the main room speakers will automatically be turned off when the headphone jack is
in use.
5
Volume Control:Turn this knob clockwise
to increase the volume, counterclockwise to
decrease the volume. If the system is muted,
adjusting volume control will automatically
release the unit from the silenced condition.
8 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
Front Panel Display
A Disc Type Indicators
B Playback-Mode Indicators
C Progressive Scan Indicator
D Parental Lock Indicator
E Time Indicators
F Video Format Indicators
G Source Indicators
H Repeat Indicators
I VCD Playback Control Indicator
J Random Indicator
K A-B Repeat Indicator
L Program Indicator
M Angle Indicator
N Title Indicators
O Chapter/Track Number Indicators
P Video Output Indicators
A Disc Type Indicators: The CD, DVD or DVD
Audio indicator will illuminate to show the type
of disc currently being played.
B Playback-Mode Indicators: These indica-
tors light to show the current playback mode:
N
Lights when a disc is playing in the normal
mode
H
Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search
Forward mode. The on-screen banner display
indicates the selected speed (2x, 8x, 16x, 100x).
1
Lights when the disc is paused.
G
Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search
Reverse mode.The on-screen banner display
indicates the selected speed (2x, 8x, 16x, 100x).
C Progressive Scan Indicator: This indicator
lights when the unit sends out a progressive
scan signal.
D Parental Lock Indicator: This indicator
lights when the parental-lock system is engaged
in order to prevent anyone from changing the
rating level without a code.
E Time Indicators: These positions in the
indicator will show the running time of a DVD in
play.When a CD is playing, these indicators will
show the current track time, time remaining in
the current track, or the total remaining time on
the disc.
NOTE: The Indicators NOE will also display
text messages about the DVD’s status, including
Reading when a disc is loading,
STANDBY when the unit is turned off, and
Disc Error when a disc not compatible
with the DVD is put into the play position.
F Video Format Indicators: These indicators
will represent the video format currently playing.
G Source Indicators: These indicators will
light to show which source is currently selected.
H Repeat Indicators: These indicators light
when any of the Repeat functions are in use.
I VCD Playback Control Indicator: This
indicator lights when the playback control function is turned on with VCDs.
J Random Indicator: This indicator lights
when the unit is in the Random Play mode.
K A-B Repeat Indicator: This indicator lights
when a specific passage for repeat playback has
been selected.
L Program Indicator: This indicator lights
when the programming functions are in use.
M Angle Indicator: This indicator blinks when
alternative viewing angles are available on the
DVD currently playing.
N Title Indicators: These two positions in the
display will show the current title number when
a DVD disc is playing.
O Chapter/Track Number Indicators: When
a DVD disc is playing, these two positions in the
display will show the current chapter. When a
CD disc is playing they will show the current
track number.
P Video Output Indicators: These indicators
will represent the active video output.
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Rear Panel Connections
0
Composite Video Output
1
S-Video Output
2
Component Video Outputs
3
Scart TV Output
4
AC Power Cord
5
FM Antenna
6
Audio In
7
Subwoofer Output
8
Coaxial Digital Input
9
Optical Digital Input
A
Analog Audio Outputs
B
Front Speaker Outputs
C
Center Speaker Outputs
D
Surround Speaker Outputs
E
Coaxial Digital Output
F
Subwoofer Trigger Output
G
USB On-The-Go Input
H
HDMI Output
I
Remote IR Output
J
Remote IR Input
K
TV Audio In
0
Composite Video Output: Connect this
jack to the video input on a television or video
projector.
1
S-Video Output: Connect this jack to the SVideo input on a television or video projector.
2
Component Video Outputs: These outputs
carry the component video signals for connection
to display monitors with component video inputs.
For standard analog TV's or projectors with
inputs marked Y/Pr/Pb or Y/Cr/Cb, connect these
outputs to the corresponding inputs. If you have
a high-definition television or projector that is
compatible with high scan rate progressive video,
connect these jacks to the “HD Component”
inputs. Note that if you are using a progressive
scan display device, then ”Progressive” must be
selected in the Video Set-up Menu in order to
take advantage of the progressive scan circuitry.
See page 20 for more information on progressive
scan video.
IMPORTANT: These jacks should NOT be connected to standard composite video inputs.
3
SCART OUT (TV): If your TV has a SCART
socket, you can connect a SCART cable to your
TV and to your DVD Player for improved video
quality.The SCART cable carries both audio and
video.You can select Composite Video or RGB
video for that SCART connector’s video output
signal.
4
AC Power Cord: Connect this plug to an AC
outlet. If the outlet is controlled by a switch,
make certain that it is in the ON position.
5
FM Antenna: Connect to the supplied FM
antenna.
6
Audio In: Connect to a line-level analog
audio source: TV, tape player, Minidisc, PC, etc.
7
Subwoofer Output: Connect to the
SUB/LFE input on the subwoofer.
8
Coaxial Digital Input: Connect the coax
digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,
LD player, MD player, satellite receiver or CD
player to this jack. The signal may be either a
Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a standard
PCM digital source. Do not connect the RF digital
output of an LD player to these jacks.
9
Optical Digital Input: Connect the optical
digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,
LD player, MD player, satellite receiver or CD
player to this jack. The signal may be either a
Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a standard
PCM digital source.
A
Analog Audio Outputs: Connect these
jacks to the analog audio input on a TV set or
external audio system for analog audio playback
or to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio
recorder for recording.
B
Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these
outputs to the matching + or – terminals on your
left and right speakers. In conformance with the
new CEA color code specification, the White terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that should
be connected to the red (+) terminal on Front
Left speaker with the older color coding, while
the Red terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal
that should be connected to the red (+) terminal
on Front Right speaker. Connect the black (–)
terminals on the HS to the black (–) terminals on
the speakers. See page 15 for more information
on speaker polarity.
C
Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these
outputs to the matching + and – terminals on
your center channel speaker. In conformance with
the new CEA color code specification, the Green
Terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that
should be connected to the red (+) terminal on
speakers with the older color coding. Connect
the black (–) terminal on the HS to the black
negative (–) terminal on your speaker. (See page
15 for more information on speaker polarity.)
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Rear Panel Connections
D
Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect
these outputs to the matching + and – terminals
on your surround channel speakers. In conformance with the new CEA color code specification, the Blue terminal is the positive, or "+"
terminal that should be connected to the red (+)
terminal on the Surround Left speaker with older
color coding, while the Gray terminal should be
connected to the red (+) terminal on the
Surround Right speaker with the older color coding. Connect the black (–) terminal on the HS to
the matching black negative (–) terminals for
each surround speaker. (See page 15 for more
information on speaker polarity.)
Note: You’ll find more details about all
Audio/Video connections under Setup and
Connections on the following pages.
E
Coaxial Digital Output: Connect this jack
to the matching digital input connector on a
digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc
recorder.
F
Subwoofer Trigger Output: Connect this
trigger output to the trigger input of the
Harman Kardon subwoofer, so that the
subwoofer will switch on and off at the same
time as the rest of the system.
G
USB On-The-Go Input: This input may be
used to temporarily connect a USB thumb device
or portable hard disk for direct playback of
audio, image of video files, a digital photo
camera or a USB hub.
H
HDMI Output: Connect this output to the
HDMI input of high-definition LCD, Plasma or
video projector for the best possible picture
quality.
I
Remote IR Output: This connection permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other
remote controlled devices. Connect this jack to
the “IR IN” jack on Harman Kardon or other
compatible equipment.
J
Remote IR Input: If the HS 300’s frontpanel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors
or other obstructions, an external IR sensor
may be used. Connect the output of the sensor
to this jack.
K
TV Audio Input: If your screen is
connected to the HS by an HDMI, Component,
S-Video or Composite cable, connect the
analog output of your TV to this input. If you
have your TV connected to the HS with a Scart
cable, an audio connection to the TV Input is
not necessary.
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