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Harman Kardon HS 500 User Manual

Harman Kardon HS 500
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HS 500
INTEGRATED HOME THEATER SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL

Table of Contents

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Harman Kardon HS 500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeHome Theater System
Number of Channels5.1
Frequency Response20Hz - 20kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion0.1%
DVD playerYes
Subwoofer Power200W
Input ConnectionsHDMI, Analog
Total Power Output1000W
OutputsHDMI

Summary

SAFETY INFORMATION

Important Safety Information

General guidance on safe operation and handling of the apparatus.

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Ensures the unit is connected to the correct voltage to prevent hazards.

Do Not Use Extension Cords

Recommendation against using extension cords for safety.

Handle the AC Power Cord Gently

Instructions for proper handling of the power cord.

Do Not Open the Cabinet

Warning against opening the unit's enclosure.

CATV or Antenna Grounding

Guidance on grounding for surge protection.

Installation Location

Recommendations for placing the unit safely and effectively.

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

Speaker Outputs

Terminals for connecting front, center, and surround speakers.

HDMI™ Output

Digital audio and video output connection.

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

CONNECTIONS

Speaker Connections

How to connect speakers to the HS 500.

Connecting External Source Devices to the HS 500

Guidance on connecting external audio/video sources.

Digital Video Connections

Explanation of HDMI digital video connection.

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

INSTALLATION

Step One – Connect the Speakers

Connecting speaker wires to the HS 500.

Step Two – Connect the Subwoofer

Connecting the subwoofer to the HS 500.

Step Three – Connect the Antennas

Connecting the FM and AM antennas.

Step Four (Optional) – Connect Any External Source Components

Connecting external audio/video sources to the HS 500.

Step Five – Connect Video Display

Connecting the video display (TV) to the HS 500.

Step Six – Plug In AC Power

Connecting the power cord to the HS 500.

Step Eight – Program Sources Into the Remote

Programming the remote to control external devices.

To program the device type for the AUX or D-IN Source Selector

Setting the device type for AUX/D-IN remote control.

To program a particular product into the TV, AUX or D-IN Source Selector

Programming remote control codes for specific products.

To program punch-through control while operating any device

Setting remote controls to operate other components simultaneously.

Step Nine – Turn On the HS 500

Procedure for powering on the HS 500 system.

INITIAL SETUP

System Setup

Basic system configuration settings.

PREFERRED SUBTITLE LANGUAGE

Setting the preferred subtitle language for playback.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Setting viewing restrictions based on content ratings.

Audio Setup

Configuration settings for audio parameters.

Configure Speakers

Adjusting speaker settings for optimal room acoustics.

Video Setup

Configuration settings for video output.

Video Adjustments

Fine-tuning video signal parameters for picture quality.

Configure Sources

Selecting and configuring audio inputs for sources.

OPERATION

Turning On the HS 500

Procedure for powering on the HS 500 system.

Volume Control

Adjusting the system's audio volume.

Mute Function

Temporarily muting the audio output.

Source Selection

Choosing and switching between input sources.

USING THE HS 500 DISC PLAYER

Operating the integrated DVD/CD disc player.

Playback Features for DVD and CD Discs

Common playback functions for DVDs and CDs.

DVD PLAYBACK

Operating the DVD playback features.

Using a DVD's Menu

Navigating menus provided on DVD discs.

Zoom

Enlarging images during DVD playback.

Playback Resume

Resuming playback from the point it was paused.

Audio Soundtracks

Selecting different audio tracks or languages.

Subtitles (DVD-Video Discs Only)

Controlling subtitle display for DVD-Video discs.

Angles (DVD-Video Discs Only)

Changing camera angles for DVD playback.

Repeat Play

Repeating playback of tracks, discs, or segments.

Random Play

Playing tracks on a CD in a random order.

A-B Repeat Play

Repeating a selected segment of a disc continuously.

CD PLAYBACK

Operating the CD playback functions.

Program Submenu

Programming a custom playback order (playlist).

MP3, WINDOWS MEDIA AND JPEG PLAYBACK

Playback of MP3, WMA, and JPEG files.

JPEG Playback

Displaying JPEG still-image files from discs or USB.

VCD PLAYBACK

Operating the VCD playback functions.

PROGRAMMING A PLAYLIST

Creating a custom track order for playback.

Editing a Programmed Playlist

Modifying an existing programmed playlist.

Using the HS 500 Tuner

Operating the built-in radio tuner.

To tune a new frequency

Procedure for finding and tuning radio stations.

Select a preset station by following one of these steps

Methods for selecting preset radio stations.

Selecting an External Source

Choosing and configuring external audio inputs.

TV Source

Configuring the TV input source settings.

USB Source

Operating devices connected via USB ports.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

Macros

Programming command sequences for single-button execution.

To program, or “record” a macro

Steps to record a macro sequence for the remote.

Resetting the Remote

Restoring the remote control to factory defaults.

Processor Reset

Resetting the HS 500 unit to its factory default settings.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

HS 500 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GLOSSARY

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