Harman-Kardon MS 150 User Manual

MS 150

High-performance stereo music system

Owner’s Manual

MS 150

INTRODUCTION, DESCRIPTION, SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 3

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 4

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 5

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 6

INSTALLATION 7

OPERATION 8

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL 8

SETTING THE CLOCK 8

TURNING ON THE MS 150 8

SETTING THE ALARM 8

SETTING THE ALARM VOLUME 8

SETTING THE EQUALIZATION (EQ) 8

VOLUME CONTROL 9

SOURCE SELECTION 9

FM RADIO 9

PROGRAM STATION PRESETS 9

CD 9

PLAYBACK CONTROL 9

DATA DISCS 9

AUXILIARY INPUTS 9

DOCK FOR iPod/iPhone 10

PHOTO AND VIDEO PLAYBACK 10

UNDOCKING THE iPod/iPhone 10

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 10

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 11

TRADEMARK ATTRIBUTIONS 12

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MS 150

Introduction, Description, Supplied Accessories

Introduction

More than 50 years ago, we sold the very first audio receiver, a high-perfor­mance component that combined the functions of several products that had
previously been available only separately. Our mission was and is to deliver
high-fidelity sound in an easy-to-use package, and we are confident that you will
enjoy the quality and convenience of the MS 150 music system for many years to
come.

The MS 150 is a complete high-performance audio system with a CD player, FM tuner,
dock for iPod/iPhone devices (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 150’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 150 High-Performance
Audio System

• Universal dock for iPod/iPhone (not included) charges most docking iPod and iPhone
models. For the latest compatibility information please visit our Web site: www.
harmankardon.com

• 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 two-way 125mm (4-5/16") built-in bass-reflex speakers

• Subwoofer output (full-range)

• 3.5mm (1/8") stereo headphone output

• Composite and S-Video outputs for photo- and video-capable iPod/iPhone models that
support video browsing

• Clock with alarm and memory backup

Supplied Accessories

The following accessory items are supplied with the MS 150. If any of these items are
missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com.

FM wIre antenna 1m (39-3/8") male-to-male cable with 3.5mm
(1/8") stereo mini plug

Mini (3.5mm) optical-digital External power supply (24V, 4.9A; 5V, 1A)
audio cable (1m) with detachable power cord

System remote control with Detachable dock for iPod/iPhone
two AAA batteries with five adapters

STANDBY ON

SOURCE

TUNE PLAYBACK

SLEEP CLOCK ADJ ALARM ADJ

PR– PR+

EJECT

TUNE–

TUNE+

MUTE

VOLUME

MS 150

iPod/iPhone not included

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Front-Panel Controls

Message Display: The time and messages are displayed on top of the unit.

On/Standby: Press this button to turn the MS 150 on or to place it in the Standby mode.

Press and hold the button for two seconds to disarm the alarm. To power off the unit
completely, unplug the power supply.

Source: Each press of the button changes the currently playing 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/iPhone.

Volume Controls: Press the buttons to increase or decrease the volume. Press and hold
the buttons to change the volume more quickly. Press both buttons together to mute.

Play/Pause/Memory: This button’s function depends on which source has been
selected:

• iPod/iPhone or CD: Each press of the button toggles between the Play and Pause
functions. Press and hold the button to stop playback fully.

• FM Radio: If the currently tuned station has not been programmed into a preset,
pressing the button stores it as a preset. If all of the preset positions have been
used, the “Full” message will appear, and you must erase an old preset before
a new one can be stored. If the currently tuned station has previously been
programmed as a preset, pressing the button for two seconds will erase the
preset.

Skip/Scan Forward/Reverse: These buttons’ functions depend on the current source:

• iPod/iPhone or CD: Press and release the buttons to skip to the next track or to
the beginning of the current track. Press the Reverse button twice to skip to the
previous track. Press and hold a button to scan forward or reverse within a track.

• FM Radio: Press and release a button to tune to the next higher or lower station
by one frequency increment. Press and hold a button 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 (1/8") 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/iPhone: Gently insert the dock into the opening on the left side of the

MS 150 (see step 4, on page 7), snap in the correct adapter and install a compatible
iPod/iPhone (see page 7).

Dock for iPod/iPhone
(Install Here)

Message Display

On/Standby

Source
Volume Up

Volume Down

Play/Pause/Memory

Skip/Scan Forward
Skip/Scan Reverse

Headphone Jack

AUX Line-In 2

CD Slot Eject

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