Harman-Kardon HS 350 User Manual

HS 350 Home Cinema System

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Table of Contents

Page

Introduction

3 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

Installation and Connections

14 14 Audio Connections 14 Video Connections 15 Optional Audio Connections 15 Speaker Placement 16 Connecting AC Power 16 First Turn On

Playback Basics

Basic Playback

16 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

System Defaults

18 18 Setup Menu 18 System Settings 18 Display Language 18 Preferred Subtitle Language 18 Panel Time-Out 18 Status Bar Time-Out 18 Parental Control 18 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 Automated Speaker Setup Using EzSet/EQ 21 Manual Setup 21 Delay 21 Output Level Adjustment 21 Video Settings 21 Aspect Ratio 21 TV Standard 21 Scan Type 21 Video Output 21 Scart Output 21 Video Mode 21 Video Resolution 21 Video Adjustment

Test Screen

23 23 TV Picture Adjustment with Test Screen

Player/Radio Menu

Using the Status Bar Menu

24 24 Player Menu

Information Displays

24 24 Programmed Play 24 Radio Menu 25 Rearranging the station list 25 Selecting presets 25 Removing presets 25 Auto Preset function 25 RDS Station ID 25 Surround Mode for Tuner

TV Menu, AUX Menu, Digital In Menu

TV Menu

26 26 AUX Menu 26 Digital Menu 27 Surround Mode Chart

USB Menu

Remote Control

Learning Codes from a Remote

29 29 Erasing Learned Codes 29 Macro Programming

DVD Language Codes

Language Codes

31 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

32 Glossary

Glossary

34 Specifications

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.

12/08

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

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– (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control

– (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection

– (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

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.

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!

With the purchase of a Harman Kardon HS 350 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 350 is truly a multichannel system for the new millennium.

The HS 350 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 350 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 as well as the latest 5.1 channel versions of Harman's own Logic 7

technology.

To enable you to get the maximum quality from DVDs, the HS 350 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 350 is equipped with an HDMI output and progressive scan component video outputs.

Along with conventional Video and CD audio discs, the HS 350 is also compatible with MP3, CD-R and CD-RW as well as DivX

and VCD

discs.

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

As portable USB devices increase in popularity, Harman Kardon's HS 350 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.

With one simple connection between the HS 350 and the Harman Kardon , you are able to listen to audio files stored on your compatible Apple

iPod®**. The Bridge™will

even let you charge your iPod.

A wide range of programming features makes it easy to program an evening’s worth of entertainment. When playing DVDs, easy-tounderstand 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.

An important addition to the HS 350’s impressive list of features is EzSet/EQ

™

, which automates the configuration process to make it quicker, easier and more precise. Using the special microphone supplied with the unit, EzSet/EQ takes the guesswork out of entering speaker “size” and crossover information, delay times for all channels and output levels. In addition to the configuration settings, EzSet/EQ also includes room equalization so that the signals sent to each speaker are tailored to provide accurate sonic quality with your specific combination of speaker type, room size and other factors that influence room acoustics. With EzSet/EQ, your system is custom-configured in a few minutes with accuracy that previously required expensive and hard-to-use test equipment.

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.

with Region Code 2, or for discs that do not contain Region Code infor mation. If there is any other Region Code on a disc, that disc will not play on the DVD.

**Compatible with all iPod models equipped

with a dock connector, including thirdgeneration “Click Wheel” models and newer. Not compatible with iPod shuffle models.

I Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic* II

Decoding, and the full suite of DTS

modes

I Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7

processing

I Harman Kardon’s advanced EzSet/EQ

™

automatically configures speaker settings and sets room equalization for quick, easy and accurate system setup

I 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

I DVD-Audio Playback for Richer Detail,

Expanded Dynamic Range and Improved Realism

I HDMI Output with Upscaling to 720p

for Digital Audio and Video Connection to an HD-Ready Screen

I Extensive Bass Management Options for

DVD-Audio with Speaker Setup, Output Level Adjustment and Delay Settings

I High-Quality Video Playback 10-Bit

DACs, Progressive Scan and Component Video Outputs

I Easy-to-Use On-Screen Navigation

System

I Playback of MP3 and Windows

WMA

Audio Discs and JPEG image files

I Simultaneous Playback of MP3 and

JPEG files

I Side- and rear-panel USB On-The-Go

connections for playing compatible music or image files from portable devices.

I Connects to Harman Kardon’s

(optional) for charging, playback and control of a compatible Apple

iPod

device

I Extensive Programming Capability for

Audio and Video Discs

I Parental Lock Controls Prevent

Unauthorized Viewing of Restricted Movies

I Playback of DivX compressed video files I Multiple Options for Language,

Soundtrack and Subtitle Selection

I Multiple-Angle Capabilities With

Specially Encoded DVD Discs

I Ergonomically Designed Remote Control I Multiple digital inputs and outputs I Multiple Analog Inputs and Outputs I High Definition On-screen menu and

display system

I Subwoofer Trigger to Control

Subwoofer On/Off

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INTRODUCTION 3

Introduction / Safety Information

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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 350 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 pre set 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 ex pe ri ence.

You may want to change some of the op tion al set tings. A description of all the optional set tings and in struc tions for changing them are found in the second half of the manual.

This system was designed to provide you with many years of reliable operation with a minimum of care and main te nance. Every component in your system was in perfect working con di tion when it left our fac to ry. If you ex pe ri ence any problems with the set-up or operation of this system, please review the Troubleshooting Guide at the end of this manual before you con tact your authorized Harman Kardon dealer.

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your HS 350 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

I 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.

I 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.

I Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted

surface.

I Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold

locations, or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment.

I Avoid moist or humid locations.

I 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.

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 Macro vision 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 pro tecti on 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.

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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.

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TERMINOLOGY 5

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 350 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.

I 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.

I The HS 350 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 350 DVD Player/Controller

1 Harman Kardon HKTS 11 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

6 FEATURES

Front Panel Controls

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Main Information Display

Power On/Off (Standby)

Open/Close

USB On-The-Go Input

Headphone Jack

Volume Control

Slot Loader

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Main Information Display: This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the HS 350 Controller.

Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button once to turn the HS 350Controller on, press it again to put the unit in the Standby mode. Note that when the HS 350 Controller is switched on, the Power Indicator around the button turns white.

Eject: Press this button to release a disc from the loader.

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.

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.

When configuring your system using EzSet/EQ, the calibration microphone should be plugged into this jack

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.

Slot loader: Gently insert a CD or DVD into this slot, with the printed side of the disc facing up. Note there is no drawer. Press the Eject

Button

to release the disc

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 7

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

A Disc Type Indicators: The CD or DVD

indicator will illuminate to show the type of disc currently being played.

B Playback-Mode Indicators: These indicators light to show the current playback mode:

Lights when a disc is playing in the normal

mode

Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search Forward mode. The on-screen banner display indicates the selected speed (2x, 8x, 16x, 100x).

Lights when the disc is paused.

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.

G Source Indicators H Repeat Indicators I VCD Playback Control Indicator J Random Indicator K A-B Repeat Indicator L Program Indicator

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. When an iPod is playing, the display will show the elapsed and remaining time on the top line. The bottom line will scroll information about the song, title, album and artist.

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.

M Angle Indicator N Title Indicators O Chapter/Track Number Indicators P Video Output Indicators

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. .

8 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

Rear Panel Connections

Composite Video Output

S-Video Output

Component Video Outputs

Scart TV Output

AC Power Cord

FM Antenna

Audio In

Subwoofer Output

Coaxial Digital Input

Optical Digital Input

Analog Audio Outputs

Front Speaker Outputs

Center Speaker Outputs

Surround Speaker Outputs

Coaxial Digital Output

Subwoofer Trigger Output

USB On-The-Go Input

HDMI Output

Remote IR Output

Remote IR Input

TV Audio In

DMP Connector

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Composite Video Output: Connect this jack to the video input on a television or video projector.

S-Video Output: Connect this jack to the S-Video input on a television or video projector.

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 22 for more information on progressive scan video.

IMPORTANT: These jacks should NOT be connected to standard composite video inputs.

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.

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.

FM Antenna: Connect to the supplied FM antenna.

Audio In: Connect to a line-level analog audio source: TV, tape player, Minidisc, PC, etc.

Subwoofer Output: Connect to the SUB/LFE input on the subwoofer.

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.

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.

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.

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 14 for more information on speaker polarity.

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 14 for more information on speaker polarity.)

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Rear Panel Connections

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 14 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.

Coaxial Digital Output: Connect this jack to the matching digital input connector on a digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.

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.

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.

HDMI Output: Connect this output to the HDMI input of high-definition LCD, Plasma or video projector for the best possible picture quality.

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.

Remote IR Input: If the HS 350’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.

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.

Connector: With the HS 350 turned off, connect one end of the optional Harman Kardon

other to your compatible Apple iPod. When the Digital Media Player source is selected, you may view your iPod’s control and navigation messages on your video display (if one is connected to one of the Video Monitor

Outputs

and Lower Display Lines E. You may navigate the iPod and select tracks for playback using the

Enter Button

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Remote Control

Power On/Source Selection Button

Power Off Button

Subtitle Button

Title Button

Angle Button

Audio Button

Enter Button

Eject Button

Set-Up/OSD Button

Arrows Button

Mute Button

Menu Button

Pause Button

Status Button

Skip/Step (Previous) Button

Skip/Step (Next) Button

Play Button

Search/Slow Reverse Button

STOP Button

Search/Slow Forward Button

Macro Buttons

Pic +/Pic - Button

Zoom Button

Playlist Button

Random Button

A-B Repeat Button

Volume up/down Button

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Mode Button

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Numeric Keys Button

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Repeat Button

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Clear Button

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Video output Button

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Video format Button

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Learn Button

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Screen Power Buttons

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Info Button

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Teletext Buttons

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Picture in Picture Button

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Screen Format Button

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IR Transmitter Window

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Program Indicator

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