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Harman Kardon HS 200 User Manual

Harman Kardon HS 200
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ENGLISH
HS 200 Home Cinema System
OWNER’S MANUAL

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Harman Kardon HS 200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
HDMI Inputs3
HDMI Outputs1
TypeHome Theater System
Number of Speakers5
DVD PlayerYes
Surround Sound FormatsDolby Digital, DTS
Channels5.1
BluetoothNo
Remote ControlYes
Frequency Response20Hz - 20kHz
Video UpscalingYes
Disc Formats SupportedDVD, CD
InputsAnalog

Summary

Introduction

Description and Features

Details the HS 200's capabilities, including its versatility, audio-video controller, DVD player, and surround sound modes.

Introduction / Safety Information

Important Safety Information

Provides essential safety guidelines, including voltage verification, handling power cords, and avoiding cabinet opening.

Features

High quality video

Details advanced video features like HDMI, 10-bit DACs, progressive scan, and RGB output via SCART.

High quality digital audio

Highlights 2.1 surround sound, advanced audio quality, and coaxial digital output.

Front Panel Controls

Power On/Off (Standby)

Explains the function of the power button and the indicator light.

Eject

How to release a disc from the slot loader.

Volume Control

How to adjust the volume using the knob and its effect when muted.

Slot Loader

Instructions for inserting discs into the slot loader.

Rear Panel Connections

Component Video Outputs

For connecting to displays with component video inputs, including HD progressive scan.

SCART OUT (TV)

Connects to TV's SCART socket for improved video quality via a single cable.

AC Power Cord

Connects the system to an AC outlet.

HDMI Output

Connects to the HDMI input of high-definition displays for best picture quality.

Subwoofer Output

Connects to the SUB/LFE input on the subwoofer.

Front Speaker Outputs

Connects to the matching terminals on your left and right speakers.

Remote Control

Power On/Source Selection Button

Powers on the unit, selects the source, and changes the remote's control mode.

Power On/Source Selector Buttons

Powers on the unit, selects the source, and changes the remote's control mode.

Power Off Button

Turns off the HS system to standby mode.

Enter Button

Activates a setting or option, or confirms selections.

Eject Button

Releases the disc from the loader.

Set-Up/OSD Button

Accesses the On Screen Display Menu.

Set-up/OSD

Accesses the On Screen Display Menu.

Arrows Button

Used to move the cursor in the OSD menus.

Arrow buttons (△/▼) Buttons

Used to move the cursor in the OSD menus.

Pause Button

Freezes a picture (with DVD/VCD) and pauses the playback signal (CD).

Play Button

Begins to play disc (closes disc tray first, if it is open).

STOP Button

Stops playback of the disc.

Stop Button

Stops playing a disc.

Volume up/down Button

Increases or decreases the master volume level.

Volume Up/Down

Increases/decreases the master volume level.

Installation and Connections

Audio Equipment Connections

Instructions for connecting audio source equipment and speakers, emphasizing cable quality and polarity.

Connecting the AC Power

Details AC power requirements and connection procedures.

Video Equipment Connections

Guidance on connecting video equipment, recommending high-quality cables.

First Turn On

Step-by-step guide for powering up the HS 200 Controller for the first time.

Connecting the TV and optional components

Details how to connect the TV and other components for audio and video signals.

Basic Play

Instructions for initial playback setup, including TV input selection and disc insertion.

HDMI Connection

Instructions for connecting the HS system to a TV via HDMI for optimal picture quality.

TV Connection (method 1) – using SCART cable (included)

Connects the HS system to the TV using a SCART cable for video and audio.

TV Connection (method 2) – using S-Video cable (not included)

Connects the HS system to the TV using an S-Video cable.

TV connection (method 3) – using composite video (cable not included)

Connects the HS system to the TV using composite video cables.

Component Video Connection (method 4)

Connects to displays with component video inputs for progressive scan.

Installation and Connections

System Setup

Set Up Menu

Guides on accessing and navigating the Set Up Menu for system configuration.

System Settings

Covers settings like Display Language, Preferred Subtitle Language, Panel Time-Out, and Status Bar Time-Out.

Parental Control

Explains how to set parental controls, passwords, and rating levels.

System Setup

Audio Settings

Covers settings for Preferred Audio Language, Dynamic Range, Tone Control, Bass/Treble Levels, and DVD Sound Mode.

Video Settings

Covers Aspect Ratio, TV Standard, Scan Type, Video Output, Scart Output, Video Mode, and Video Resolution.

Audio Adjustment

Covers output level adjustment for speaker channels.

Output level adjustment

Adjusts output levels for each speaker channel using a test tone.

Video Adjustment

Accesses the Test Screen for video adjustments like Color, Contrast, Brightness.

Test Screen

Test Screen

Provides a still image for testing TV settings and video performance.

TV Picture Adjustment with Test Screen

Guides on adjusting Brightness, Contrast, and Color using the test screen.

Color adjustment

Adjusts color control for natural-looking colors without overdoing it.

Sharpness Adjustment

Adjusts sharpness settings to minimize white lines between gray scale bars.

Picture Calibration Using the supplied Test Disc

Instructions for calibrating picture settings using the supplied test disc.

Player/Radio Menu

USB Menu

Learning Codes from a Remote

Learning Codes from a Remote

Step-by-step guide on how to teach the HS 200 remote to control other devices.

Erasing Learned Codes

Instructions for removing learned codes for single buttons, devices, or all devices.

Macro Programming

How to program macros to repeat sequences of commands with a single button press.

Troubleshooting

No power.

Troubleshooting steps for when the unit has no power.

No picture.

Steps to resolve issues with no picture being displayed.

Noise (interference) appears in the picture.

Troubleshooting for picture noise or interference.

There is no sound or volume is very low.

Troubleshooting steps for no sound or low volume.

The left and right channels are unbalanced or reversed.

Steps to correct unbalanced or reversed audio channels.

Severe hum or noise is heard.

Troubleshooting steps for severe hum or noise in audio.

The volume goes down automatically and can not be increased.

Troubleshooting for automatic volume reduction, possibly due to high temperature.

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

Steps to resolve issues with tuning radio stations.

The remote does not function.

Troubleshooting steps for when the remote control is not working.

The disc does not play.

Steps to resolve issues when a disc fails to play.

Troubleshooting

The system does not operate properly.

Troubleshooting for general system malfunctions, suggesting power cycle.

HS 200 Controller Specifications

DVD player

Specifications for the DVD player, including pickup, signal system, resolution, and audio/video S/N ratios.

General

General specifications including power requirements, consumption, dimensions, and weight.

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