SaFeTY InFOrMaTIOn
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions.1.
Keep these instructions.2.
Heed all warnings.3.
Follow all instructions.4.
Do not use this apparatus near water.5.
Clean only with a dry cloth.6.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the 7.
manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or 8.
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A 9.
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.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, 10.
convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.11.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified 12.
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.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods 13.
of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the 14.
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.
Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no 15.
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from the 16.
AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.17.
Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as 18.
sunshine, fire or the like.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Instructions for users on removal and disposal of used batteries.
Specification of included battery types.
These symbols shown on the product, the packaging or in the manual or separate
information sheet mean that the product itself, as well as the batteries included or
built into the product, should never be thrown away with general household waste.
Take them to applicable collection points, where proper treatment, recycling and
recovery takes place, in accordance with national or local legislation, or European
Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
Correct handling of the product and batteries to be disposed helps saving resources
and prevents possible negative effects on the environment or human health.
The batteries included with your equipment may be Alkaline, Carbon Zink/
Manganese or Lithium (button cells) type. All types should be disposed of according
to the above instructions.
To remove the batteries from your equipment or remote control, reverse the
procedure described for inserting batteries in the Owners Manual.
For products with a built-in battery that lasts for the lifetime of the product, removal
may not be possible for the user. In this case, recycling or recovery centers handle
the dismantling of the product and the removal of the battery. If, for any reason, it
becomes necessary to replace such a battery, this procedure must be performed by
authorized service centers.
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Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
2, route de Tours
72500 Château du Loir
France
declare in own responsibility that the product descibed
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.
Château du Loir, France 3/09
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InTrOdUCTIOn and FeaTUreS
More than 50 years ago, Harman Kardon, Inc., sold the very first
audio receiver, a high-performance component that combined
the functions of several products that had previously only been
available separately. Our mission was and is to deliver highfidelity sound in an easy-to-use package, and we are confident
that you will enjoy the quality and convenience of the MS 100
music system for many years to come.
The MS 100 is a complete high-performance audio system with
a CD player, FM tuner, dock for iPod (not included), auxiliary
inputs for other audio products and built-in loudspeakers for
a complete audio solution.
To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new system, we
urge you to read this manual and refer back to it to familiarize
yourself with the MS 100’s features and operation.
If you have any questions about this product, its installation or
its operation, please contact your retailer or custom installer,
or visit www.harmankardon.com.
Harman Kardon® MS 100 High-Performance Audio System
Universal dock for iPod (not included) charges iPod touch, •
iPod nano 3rd generation, iPod classic, iPod nano 2nd generation, iPod 5th generation, iPod nano 1st generation, iPod
4th generation, iPod mini; video and still-image playback
requires a compatible iPod that supports video browsing
Slot-loaded CD player with CD, CD-R, CD-RW, enhanced CD, •
MP3 and WMA playback
FM tuner with RDS text display and six presets•
Four auxiliary audio inputs: front-panel stereo mini-jack •
(3.5mm), rear-panel stereo mini-jack (3.5mm) for line-level
or optical-digital audio, rear-panel dual RCA jacks (line-level)
Two 2-way, 125mm built-in bass-reflex speakers •
Subwoofer output • (low-pass filtered)
Stereo headphone output (3.5mm)•
Composite and S-video outputs for photo- and video-capable •
iPod models that support video browsing
Clock with alarm and memory backup•
Supplied Accessories
The following accessory items are supplied with the MS 100.
If any of these items are missing, please contact Harman
Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com.
FM wire antenna Stereo mini-plug
(3.5mm) male-tomale cable (1m)
Mini (3.5mm)
optical-digital
audio cable (1m)
External power
supply (24V,
5.0 amps) with
detachable
power cord
System remote
control with two
AAA batteries
iPod not included
Detachable dock
for iPod with five
adapters
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FrOnT-PaneL COnTrOLS
Message Display: The time and messages are displayed
on top of the unit.
On/Standby: Press to turn the MS 100 on or to place it
in Standby mode. Press and hold for 2 seconds to disarm the
alarm. To completely power off the unit, unplug the power supply.
Source: Each press changes the current source in this order:
FM, CD, AUX LINE IN 1 (rear-panel 3.5mm analog input), AUX
LINE IN 2 (front panel), AUX LINE IN 3 (rear-panel dual RCA
jacks), AUX DIGITAL IN, iPod.
Volume Controls: Increases or decreases the volume.
Press and hold to change the volume more quickly. Press both
together to mute.
Play/Pause/Memory: This button functions differently,
depending on which source has been selected:
iPod or CD: • Each press toggles between the Play and
Pause functions. Press and hold to fully stop playback.
FM Radio:• If the current station has not been pro-
grammed into a preset, the station is stored as a preset. If
all of the preset positions have been used, the new preset
will overwrite the existing one. If the current station has
previously been programmed as a preset, the preset will
be erased after 2 seconds.
Skip/Scan Forward/Reverse: These buttons function
differently, depending on the current source:
iPod or CD: Press and release to skip to the next track. •
Press the reverse button twice to skip to the previous
track. Press and hold to scan forward or reverse within a
track.
FM Radio: Press and release to tune to the next higher or •
lower station by one frequency increment. Press and hold
to scan quickly through the stations. When you release the
button in Auto tuning mode, the tuner continues to scan
until it finds a station of acceptably strong signal quality,
and then it stops. In Manual tuning mode, the tuner stops
immediately at the current frequency.
Headphone Jack: Outputs a stereo signal for private
listening through most headphones that are equipped with
a 3.5mm plug.
AUX-IN Jack (Analog Input 2): Connect the included
3.5mm male-to-male cable to the headphone or line-level
output on a portable player or other device.
CD Slot: Load compatible discs here.
Eject: When a CD is loaded, press this button to eject it.
Dock for iPod: Gently insert the dock into the opening
on the left side of the MS 100, snap in the correct adapter
(or use the one supplied by Apple, Inc., with the iPod) and install
a compatible iPod (see page 4).
English
Dock for iPod (Install Here)
Message Display
On/Standby
Source
Volume Up
Volume Down
Play/Pause
Skip/Scan Forward
Skip/Scan Reverse
Headphone Jack
AUX Line-In 2
CD Slot Eject
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