TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 Introduction
4 Safety Information
4 Unpacking
5 Front-Panel Controls
6 Front-Panel Display
7 Rear-Panel Connections
8 Remote Control
Installation and Connections
10 Installation and Connections
10 Speaker Placement
10 Main Speaker Connections
11 Subwoofer Placement and Connection
11 Audio Equipment Connections
11 Video Equipment Connections
11 System Connections
11 Connecting the AC Power
System Setup
12 System Setup
12 System Defaults
12 Setup Menu
12 System Settings
12 Display Language
12 Preferred Subtitle Language
12 Panel Time-Out
12 Status Bar Time-Out
12 Parental Control
13 Disc Recognition
13 PBC Support
13 Screen Saver
13 Audio Setup Menu
13 Preferred Audio Language
13 Dynamic Range
13 Delay Unit
13 Tone Control
13 Bass Level
13 Treble Level
13 DVD Sound Mode
14 Audio Adjustment
14 Delay
14 Output Level Adjustment
14 Video Setting
14 Aspect Ratio
14 Scan Type
15 Video Mode
15 Video Adjustments Menu
15 Test Screen
15 TV Picture Adjustment with Test Screen
15 Brightness Adjustment
15 Contrast Adjustment
16 Color and Tint Adjustment
Terminology and DVD Basics
17 Terminology
17 DVD Basics
Playback Basics for All Formats
18 Loading Discs
18 Playback Features for DVD and CD Discs
Basic Operation
19 Basic Operation
19 Surround Modes
Playing DVDs and CDs
20 Using the On-Screen Status Display
20 Terminology
20 Selecting a Title
20 Selecting a Group
20 Selecting a Chapter
20 Selecting a Track
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
1
– (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
å – (letter in a circle) indicates a section of an on-screen display
Please register your HS 100 by visiting our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. At the same time, you may choose
to be notified about our new products and special promotions. Note that you will need the serial number shown on
the rear panel of your HS 100 to complete the registration process.
20 Changing the Time Display
21 Selecting or Changing Subtitles
21 Selecting an Angle
21 Repeat Play
21 Information Display
DVD Playback
22 Using a DVD’s Menu
22 Important Notes on DVD Playback
22 Zoom Feature
22 Playback Resume Feature
MP3, WMA* and JPEG Playback
23 MP3, WMA and JPEG Playback
23 Slide Shows
VCD Playback
24 VCD Playback
24 Playback Control
Using the Player Menu
25 Using the Player Menu
25 Disc Info Menu
25 Programmed Playback
26 Notes on Programmed Playback
Tuner Operation
27 Tuner Operation
27 Entering Presets
27 Selecting Presets
28 RDS Information
28 Surround Mode
TV Menu, AUX Menu, Digital In Menu
29 TV Menu
29 Audio
29 Level Adjustment
29 AUX Menu
29 Audio
29 Level Adjustment
29 Digital In Menu
29 Digital Input
30 Audio
30 Level Adjustment
30 Surround Modes
DVD Language Codes
31 Language Codes
Troubleshooting
32 Troubleshooting
Specifications
33 Specifications