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Harman Kardon HS 100 User Manual

Harman Kardon HS 100
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HS 100
INTEGRATED HOME THEATER SYSTEM
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Table of Contents

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Harman Kardon HS 100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHarman Kardon
ModelHS 100
CategoryHome Theater System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

INTRODUCTION

Description and Features

Overview of the HS 100's capabilities, design, and integrated components.

Disc Formats Supported

Lists compatible disc formats including DVD, CD, VCD, and MP3/WMA/JPEG.

Upgradeability

Information on the system's firmware and how it can be upgraded.

Key Features

Highlights the HS 100's main functionalities and benefits.

SAFETY INFORMATION

General Safety Guidelines

Essential precautions for safe installation and operation.

Installation Location and Environment

Guidance on proper placement, ventilation, and environmental conditions.

Handling and Care

Instructions for handling power cord, cleaning, and moving the unit.

FCC Compliance and Laser Safety

Information on regulatory compliance and laser safety precautions.

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

Power and Disc Tray Controls

Operation of power, standby, and disc tray controls.

Playback and Navigation Buttons

Controls for playback, skipping tracks, and pausing.

Source and Volume Controls

Selecting input sources and adjusting audio volume.

Display, Headphone, and Remote Sensor

Information display, headphone jack, and remote sensor.

FRONT-PANEL DISPLAY INDICATORS

Disc and Playback Status Indicators

Indicators for disc type, program, repeat, and playback modes.

Time and Angle Indicators

Indicators for time display, A-B repeat, and angle availability.

Other Indicators

Indicators for VCD control, parental lock, test screen, and source.

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

Speaker Outputs

Connections for center, front, surround speakers, and subwoofer.

Digital and Analog Audio Inputs

Inputs for coaxial, optical digital, and analog audio.

Video and Audio Outputs

Outputs for composite, S-video, component video, and analog audio.

System Inputs and Power

Connections for TV audio, AC power, FM, and AM antennas.

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Power and Source Selection

Buttons for unit power and source selection.

Playback and Navigation Buttons

Buttons for playback, pause, stop, skip, and search.

Special Function Buttons

Buttons for subtitles, zoom, OSD, disc menu, and audio.

Volume and Utility Buttons

Volume, mute, repeat, random, and power off controls.

INSTALLATION AND SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Initial Setup and Connections

Steps for placing components and making initial connections.

Speaker Placement Guidance

Recommendations for positioning front, center, and surround speakers.

Main Speaker Wiring

Instructions for connecting main speakers using color-coded wires.

AUDIO-VIDEO AND SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Subwoofer and Audio/Video Connections

Connecting subwoofer, audio, and video equipment.

System Input Connections

Connecting FM/AM antennas and system cables.

System Preparation and Power

Removing film, installing batteries, and connecting AC power.

SYSTEM SETUP OVERVIEW

Initial Setup Procedures

Steps to turn on the unit and access setup menus.

On-Screen Display (OSD) Navigation

How to navigate and use OSD menus.

System Settings Configuration

Overview of system settings like language and display.

SYSTEM SETTINGS CONFIGURATION

Parental Control and Screen Saver

Settings for parental lock and screen saver.

Audio Setup Menu Options

Settings for audio language, dynamic range, and tone controls.

DVD Sound Mode and Delay

Selecting DVD surround mode and setting audio delay.

VIDEO AND AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS

Speaker Delay and Output Level

Adjusting speaker delay and output levels for optimal sound.

Video Setup Menu

Configuration options for aspect ratio, scan type, and video mode.

VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS AND PICTURE TUNING

Progressive and Interlaced Scan

Explanation of progressive and interlaced scan outputs.

Video Mode Selection

Choosing appropriate video mode for playback.

Video Adjustments Menu Access

How to access and use the video adjustments menu.

Picture Tuning with Test Screen

Adjusting brightness and contrast using the test screen.

ADVANCED VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS

Color and Tint Adjustment

Fine-tuning color intensity and picture tint.

DVD TERMINOLOGY AND BASICS

DVD Playback Terminology

Definitions of terms like aspect ratio, title, and chapter.

Progressive Scan Explanation

Understanding progressive scan video output.

Disc Handling and Cleaning

Precautions for handling, cleaning, and loading discs.

PLAYBACK BASICS FOR ALL FORMATS

Loading Discs and Format Compatibility

Instructions for loading discs and supported formats.

DVD and CD Playback Features

Overview of playback controls for DVD and CD discs.

BASIC OPERATION GUIDE

Initial System Operation

Steps for turning on the unit and selecting sources.

Surround Sound Modes

Explanation of multichannel surround sound options.

PLAYING DVDS AND CDS

Using the On-Screen Status Display

Navigating and using the disc status display.

Title, Chapter, and Track Selection

Methods for selecting titles, chapters, and tracks.

Changing Time Display and Audio Tracks

Adjusting time display and selecting audio tracks.

ADVANCED DISC PLAYBACK FEATURES

Subtitle and Angle Selection

Changing subtitles and selecting viewing angles.

Repeat Play and Information Display

Using repeat functions and viewing disc information.

DVD PLAYBACK FEATURES

Using DVD Menus

Navigating and interacting with DVD menus.

Important DVD Playback Notes

Key considerations for optimal DVD playback.

Zoom and Resume Playback

Using zoom and resume playback features.

MP3, WMA, AND JPEG PLAYBACK

Supported File Types and Playback

Playing MP3, WMA, and JPEG files.

Slide Show Functionality

Creating and viewing slide shows with images and audio.

VCD PLAYBACK

VCD Playback Overview

Information on playing VCD discs and format versions.

VCD Playback Control

Using playback controls and menus for VCD discs.

USING THE PLAYER MENU

Player Menu Navigation

Navigating the player's graphical interface and menus.

Disc Information Menu

Accessing and viewing disc details.

Programmed Playback Setup

Creating custom playlists for discs.

PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK NOTES

Programmed Playback Operation

Details on how programmed playback works.

TUNER OPERATION

Accessing the Tuner and Presets

Turning on the unit and accessing tuner functions.

Manual and Automatic Preset Tuning

Methods for tuning and saving radio stations.

Editing and Selecting Presets

Modifying and choosing preset radio stations.

RADIO DATA AND SURROUND MODES

RDS Information and Functionality

Understanding and using RDS data for FM stations.

Surround Modes for Radio Listening

Selecting surround sound modes for FM radio.

INPUT SOURCE MENUS

TV Input Configuration

Settings for TV audio input, including surround mode and level.

AUX Input Configuration

Settings for AUX audio input, including surround mode and level.

Digital Input Selection

Choosing between coaxial and optical digital inputs.

DIGITAL INPUT AND SURROUND MODES

Digital Input Audio Settings

Configuring audio settings for digital inputs.

Detailed Surround Mode Descriptions

Descriptions of available surround sound modes.

DVD LANGUAGE CODES

Language Code Reference

List of codes for various languages for DVD playback.

TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON ISSUES

Power, Picture, and Sound Problems

Resolving issues with power, video, and audio.

Channel Reversal and Noise Issues

Troubleshooting reversed audio channels and hum/noise.

Surround Effect and Speaker Issues

Addressing problems with surround effects and speaker volume.

Remote, Disc Playback, and Feature Issues

Fixing remote, disc playback, and feature limitations.

HS 100 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

DVD Player and Video Output Specs

Technical specifications for DVD player and video outputs.

Tuner and Audio Section Specs

Technical specifications for tuners and audio section.

General and Supplied Accessories

Overall system specifications and supplied accessories.

NOTES

NOTES

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