INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION 3
Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon
®
!
With the purchase of a Harman Kardon HS 100, you
are about to begin many years of home theater enjoy-
ment. Designed to provide the usual excitement of
movies and every nuance of musical selections, the
HS 100 is truly a complete home theater system for
the new millennium.
The HS 100 has been engineered to make it easy to
take advantage of the power of its digital technology.
To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new sys-
tem, 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 everything the
HS 100 is able to deliver.
If you have any questions about this product, its instal-
lation or its operation, please contact your retailer or
custom installer. They are your best local sources of
information.
Description and Features
The HS 100 is among the most versatile home cinema
systems available, incorporating an audio video con-
troller, with built-in DVD-Audio/Video player, a powerful
amplifier 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/AM tuner.
To enable you to get the maximum quality from DVDs,
the HS 100 is equipped with the latest in design
techniques, including advanced 10-bit video digital-
to-analog converters (DAC) and video (composite),
S-video and component video outputs, to ensure that
you get all the quality inherent in today’s DVD medium.
For optimum playback with compatible digital display
devices, the HS 100 is equipped with progressive
component video outputs.
A wide range of features makes it easy to program an
evening’s entertainment. When playing DVDs, easy-to-
understand 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.
Disc Formats Supported by This Player
The unit can play the following disc formats in both
5-inch (12cm) and 3-inch (8cm) sizes:
• DVD-Audio
• DVD
• DVD-R
• DVD-RW
• DVD+R
• DVD+RW
• CD
• CD-R
• CD-RW
• VCD
• SVCD
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 HS 100.
Similarly, although the HS 100 is capable of a wide
range of features, not all discs include every capability
of the DVD system. For example, although the HS 100
is compatible with multi-angle discs, that feature is only
possible when the disc is specially encoded for multi-
ple-angle play. In addition, the HS 100 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 fea-
ture or soundtrack option is available, please check the
options noted on the disc jacket.
■ Playback capability for CD-R, CD-RW, WMA, JPEG,
MP3, VCD/SVCD, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW and
DVD+RW discs may vary with the quality of the disc
and the recorder used to create the disc.
Upgradeability
The “firmware” controlling the functionality of the
HS 100 is upgradeable. In the event of future improve-
ments to its operations and features, it will be possible
to use special CD-ROM discs to upgrade your system.
Features
■ 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, Windows Media
®
Discs and MP3 Discs
■ DVD-Audio Playback for Expanded Dynamic
Range and Improved Realism
■ High-Quality Video Playback 10-Bit DACs,
Progressive Scan and Component Video
Outputs
■ Easy-to-Use On-Screen Navigation System
■ Playback of MP3 and Windows
®
WMA Audio
Discs and JPEG Image Files
■ Simultaneous Playback of MP3 and JPEG files
■ Extensive Programming Capability for Audio
and Video Discs
■ Parental Lock Controls Prevent Unauthorized
Viewing of Restricted Movies
■ Multiple Options for Language, Soundtrack and
Subtitle Selection
■ Multiple-Angle Capabilities With Specially
Encoded DVD Discs
■ On-Screen Menu and Display System
IMPORTANT NOTES:
This manual should be read in conjunction with the
owner’s manual of the accompanying loudspeaker sys-
tem. The instructions found therein should be followed
with respect to loudspeaker operation and safety.
Use the HS 100 controller only with the loudspeaker
system supplied. Failure to do so may cause damage
to either the controller or the loudspeakers and may
invalidate the warranty.
This system was designed to provide you with many
years of reliable operation with a minimum of care and
maintenance. If you experience any problems with the
setup or operation of this system, please review the
Troubleshooting Guide at the end of this manual before
you contact your authorized Harman Kardon dealer.
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