Harman-Kardon HS 500 manual

HS 500 INTEGRA TED HOME THEA TER SYSTEM O W N ER’S M ANUAL[...]

2 SAFETY INFORMA TION 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources suc[...]

3 Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Y our HS 500 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or about t[...]

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5 2 SAFETY INFORMA TION 6 INTRODUCTION 8 FRONT -P ANEL CONTROLS 10 REAR-P ANEL CONNECTIONS 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 15 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEA TER 16 CONNECTIONS 16 Speaker Connections 16 Subwoofer 16 Connecting External Source Devices to the HS 500 17 Audio Connections 17 Digital Audio 17 Analog Audio 17 Video Connections 17 Digital Video Con[...]

6 Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon ® ! In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver , we have taken to heart the philosophy of bringing the joy of home entertainment to as many people as possible , adding performance and ease-of-use features that enhance the home entertainment experi- ence . With the introduction of the[...]

7 INTRODUCTION Outputs • Subwoofer output • Analog audio • Video monitor (composite , S-video , component and HDMI) • One coaxial digital audio • Headphone • Subwoofer trigger Ease of Use • Graphic user interface with composite , S-video , component video and HDMI • Dot-matrix front-panel display • Color -coded connections • Pro[...]

8 Standby/On Switch: This is an electrical switch that turns the HS 500 on for playback, or leaves it in standby mode for quick turn-on using this switch or the remote control. Power Indicator: This LED surrounds the Standby/On Switch. When the HS 500 is plugged into AC power , the LED turns amber to indicate that the HS 500 is in Standby mode (rea[...]

9 Di s c Drawer V olume C ontrol Me ss age Di s play and Indicator s P ower Indicator S tandby/On Open/ C lo s e Headphone Jack U S B 1 P ort NOTE: T o make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www .harmankardon.com. FRON[...]

10 REAR-P ANEL CONNECTIONS AM Antenna T erminals: Assemble the AM loop antenna supplied and make sure to connect the white wire to the “ AM” terminal and the black wire to the “GND” terminal. FM Antenna T erminal: Connect the included FM antenna to its terminal. Front, Center and Surround Speaker Outputs: Use two- conductor speaker wire to [...]

11 Subwoofer Output Remote IR Input Remote IR Output HDMI Output USB 2 Por t FM Antenna AM Antenna Subwoofer T rigger Output Component Video Monitor Outputs S-Video Monitor Output Composite Video Monitor Output Optical Digital Audio Input TV Analog Audio Inputs Auxiliary Analog Audio Inputs Analog Audio Outputs Coaxial Digital Audio Output Coaxial [...]

12 The HS 500 remote is capable of controlling four devices , including the HS 500 with its internal disc player and tuner , as well as a TV and devices connected to the Auxiliary and Digital Audio Inputs . Each time you wish to use the codes for any component, press the Selector button for that component to change the button functions to the corre[...]

13 NOTE: T o make it easier to follow the instruc- tions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be down- loaded from the Product Support section at www .harmankardon.com. REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS[...]

14 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Audio: Press this button while a DVD is playing to display the current audio track information and to select another audio format. Setup Menu: Press this button to access the System Setup menu. See the Initial Setup section for more information. Disc Menu: Press this button while a DVD is playing to view the disc’s men[...]

15 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEA TER The HS 500 may be the first multichannel surround sound component you’ve owned. This introductor y section will help you to familiarize yourself with the basic concepts , which make setup and operation smoother . If you are already familiar with home theater , you may skip this section and proceed to the Connectio[...]

16 CONNECTIONS There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the HS 500 to the speakers and video display , and to connect any source devices to the HS 500. T o make it easier to keep them all straight, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has established a color -coding standard. T able 1 may be helpful to you as a[...]

17 17 CONNECTIONS Audio Connections There are two formats for audio connections: digital and analog . Digital audio signals are of higher quality , and are required for listening to sources encoded with digital surround modes , such as Dolby Digital and DTS . There are two types of digital audio connections commonly used: coaxial and optical. Eithe[...]

18 18 CONNECTIONS Do not confuse component video connections with composite video (described above). Although the plugs and jacks may look similar , they are not compatible and cross-connecting them will result in no picture or a very distorted picture . Remember that component video uses three connections , colored green, blue and red, while compo[...]

19 19 Before you begin to connect cables , it is important to set up your speakers in their correct locations in the room. Optimally , the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listening position at its center . The distance from the listening position to the video display forms the radius of the circle . See Figure 13. The speakers should[...]

20 20 INST ALLA TION Y ou are now ready to connect the various components to the HS 500. Before beginning , make sure that all components , including the HS 500, are turned completely off and their power cords are unplugged. Don’t plug any of the power cords back in until you ha ve finished making all of your connections. The HS 500 generates hea[...]

21 Device T ype HS 500 Source Input Audio Connections Video Connections VCR, DVR, PVR, • AUX • Analog inputs and outputs • Connect recorder’s video output directly TiVo ® or other to video display audio/video recorder • D-IN • Coaxial input and output • For recording , use S-video or composite video output CDR, MiniDisc , • AUX •[...]

22 INST ALLA TION Digital Camera, Flash Drive, Hard Disc Drive The HS 500 is equipped with two independent USB ports for use with USB devices , but not “host” devices , such as your PC . Do not connect your PC to either of the HS 500’s USB ports . The USB 1 port is located on the right side of the HS 500, near the front panel. See Figure 21. [...]

23 INST ALLA TION STEPS At the factory , the codes to operate the HS 500 are preprogrammed. If you have other source devices in your system, follow these steps to program the correct codes into the remote . 1. Using the codes in T ables A9–A13 of the Appendix, look up the product type (e .g ., TV , cable TV box) and the brand name of your source [...]

24 a) Place the two remotes so that their IR transmitters face each other end to end, separated by about one inch. See Figure 27. The HS 500 remote’s transmitter also serves as an IR receiver during the learning process . Figure 27 – HS 500 and Original Remote Head-to-Head b) Place the HS 500 remote in Learning mode by simultaneously pressing a[...]

25 INST ALLA TION Pressing the Open/Close Button will also select the Disc Player as the source input, and open the disc drawer . c) Using the remote , press any one of these buttons: TV , DISC, RADIO, D-IN , USB 1 or USB 2, the HS 500 will select that source . See Figure 31. Figure 31 – Source Selectors NOTE: Any time you press one of the Input [...]

26 Before you begin enjoying your new home theater , a few adjustments should be made to configure the system. Make sure that you have connected a video display to one of the video monitor outputs . When you turn on your display and the HS 500, you should see the HS 500’s splash screen. The last-used source will be selected. If it was the Disc Pl[...]

27 PREFERRED SUBTITLE LANGUAGE: This setting selects the language used for the display of subtitles . The default setting is OFF , to play discs without subtitles . T o set the player so that subtitles will always play in a specific language when they are available , select from the choices shown. If you do not find your preferred language in the o[...]

28 INITIAL SETUP If you have entered the password correctly , the ratings levels will be displayed on the options line . See Figure 38. Figure 38 – Parental Control Ratings Scroll to the left or right to select a rating , or to display additional options , including Off and New Password. See Figure 39. Figure 39 – Additional Parental Control Ra[...]

29 INITIAL SETUP Step T wo – Audio Setup In this step you may make adjustments to the audio settings using the Audio Setup submenu. Use the ‹ / › Buttons to move the cursor to the submenu icons on the left side of the screen, and then use the ⁄ / ¤ buttons to highlight the Audio Setup icon, which has a picture of a gear on it. See Figure 4[...]

30 INITIAL SETUP Use the ‹ / › Buttons to move the cursor to the submenu icons on the left side of the screen, and then use the ⁄ / ¤ buttons to highlight the Audio Adjustments icon, which has a picture of a set of slide switches on it. See Figure 43. Press the Enter Button, and then use the Navigation Buttons to move the cursor to the setti[...]

31 INITIAL SETUP • 4:3 PanScan: If you have a standard, 4:3 aspect ratio video display and prefer to view widescreen movies without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen, choose this option. However , since most DVDs do not contain special “pan/scan” coding that keeps the action in the frame , you may find that while the image wi[...]

32 INITIAL SETUP T o change any of the video adjustments shown at the top of the screen, use the Navigation Buttons to highlight the “+” to the right of a parame- ter name to increase the setting , or “–” to the left of a parameter name to decrease the setting . Then press the Enter Button to change the value as shown by the number of lin[...]

33 INITIAL SETUP Step Six – Configure Sources This is the last step in the configuration process . It is necessary so that the correct inputs are selected as you use various sources with your HS 500. NOTE: If you have not connected any devices to the TV or D-IN input jacks on the HS 500, then you may skip this step . Y ou are now ready to begin e[...]

34 OPERA TION Now that you have installed and configured your system components , you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system. T urning On the HS 500 When you have plugged in the HS 500, the Power Indicator surrounding the power switch should light up in amber . This indicates that the HS 500 is in Standby mode and is ready to be turne[...]

35 OPERA TION decreasing one and increasing the other by the same amount – using the Audio Adjustments submenu. This achieves the same effect as using a balance control. Headphones Plug the 1/8" plug on a pair of headphones into the headphone jack on the right side of the HS 500 for private listening . Figure 54 – Headphone Jack The HS 500[...]

36 OPERA TION USING THE HS 500 DISC PLA YER Thanks to advanced digital technology , the HS 500 features an inter nal DVD-Audio/Video disc player within its low-profile chassis . Although you may previously have owned a CD or DVD player , we recommend you take a few minutes to learn the specifics of operating the HS 500 disc player . Y ou also may w[...]

37 OPERA TION • Load CDs or DVD-Audio discs , with the label side up . • When loading DVD-Video discs with printed labels , load them label side up . If the disc contains both standard and high-definition (not HD-DVD or Blu-ray Disc) versions of the program, make sure the desired label faces up . • Some DVD-Video discs are double-sided. The t[...]

38 OPERA TION NOTE: Fast search is available when DVD-Audio , MP3 and WMA discs are playing . Search speeds available may var y for different types of discs . • When a DVD is playing , you may move forward or backward through the disc in slow motion by first pressing the Pause Button and then pressing the Search/Slow Forward or Search/Slow Revers[...]

39 OPERA TION DVD PLA YBACK Using a DVD’ s Menu One of the unique features of the DVD system is that it offers a produc- er the opportunity to include a wide range of features on a disc , includ- ing multiple language tracks; subtitles in a variety of languages; special information such as movie trailers and cast information; and other cus- tomiz[...]

40 OPERA TION Player Information Menu The HS 500’s Player Information menu displays disc information and enables you to program playback modes . Press the Info Button to display the Player Information menu. See Figure 61. Figure 61 – Player Information Screen (Info Button) The Player Information menu has three submenus , which may be accessed b[...]

41 OPERA TION Video Bit Rate: This line displays the video bit rate up to the maximum of 10 Mbps . This indication will vary as a disc is played in response to changes in the amount of compression that was applied to the video signal when the disc was created. Thus , as shown in Figure 63, when the disc is stopped or paused, this line will remain b[...]

42 Audio Soundtracks Many DVDs contain more than one audio soundtrack. On many discs , you will find multiple languages , while others will offer a choice of differ- ent audio formats or mixes (e .g., Dolby Digital or DTS), while some will also contain commentary from the director or stars . The default audio language is set in the Audio Setup menu[...]

43 Repeat Play The HS 500 offers several repeat functions that allow you to take advantage of the capacity of the unit for unattended playback. Press the Repeat button once to display the Repeat/Random Status Bar on-screen. See Figure 69. Press the Repeat Button again to cycle through the options , or press the Enter Button and scroll through the o[...]

44 CD PLA YBACK Many functions of the HS 500 operate the same way for CD playback as for DVD play; however , there are some important differences . When a CD is loaded, the HS 500 will automatically display the Player Information menu. See Figure 71. Status banners are not available dur- ing CD play . Features unique to CD play are described in thi[...]

45 Repeat Play The HS 500 offers several repeat functions for CDs that allow you to take advantage of the capacity of the unit for unattended playback: • Repea t Program: Repeats the current playlist if Programmed Order has been selected at the Playlist setting . • Repea t 1 T rack: For CDs , VCDs , MP3s and WMAs , repeats the track or file cur[...]

46 MP3, WINDOWS MEDIA AND JPEG PLA YBACK The HS 500 will recognize data on CD-ROM discs and USB devices recorded in the MP3, Windows Media 9 (WMA) or JPEG for mats , including images stored on Kodak ® Picture CDs . Y ou may also play discs with more than one of the three formats . The specific file types that may be played on the HS 500 are: • M[...]

47 • Due to the differences in various versions of the MP3 and WMA formats , and the many differences between the CD-R machines used to record discs on a computer , it is possible that some discs may not play on the HS 500 even though they will work on a computer . This is normal and does not indicate a fault with the unit. • When a multisessio[...]

48 VCD PLA YBACK VCD , a video-playback for mat that predates DVD , is based on a different compression format than DVD and uses a recording method that is similar to CD . Although the DVD has , for the most part, replaced VCD as a format, the HS 500 offers VCD playback so that you may play your existing library of VCD discs , or home movies that y[...]

49 PROGRAMMING A PLA YLIST Y ou may program a playlist for any type of disc except for VCDs by following these steps: 1. If the disc is playing press the Stop button. Playlists may only be programmed in Stop mode . 2. If the Player Infor mation screen is not visible , press the OSD button to display it. Make sure to press the Program icon on the le[...]

50 Alternatively , press the Playlist Button to toggle the Playlist setting between Disc and Programmed order . See Figure 86. Figure 86 – Playlist Button 9. Press the Play button to begin play . Editing a Programmed Playlist Y ou may edit your playlist by following these steps: 1. If the disc is playing press the Stop button. Playlists may only [...]

51 OPERA TION display any identifier transmitted by the radio station. Press the RDS icon to deselect it and remove the Station Name line from view . #: The HS 500’s tuner includes a total of 60 preset station locations , 30 for each band (AM or FM), which may be viewed on screen. The numeric column on the left side of the station list indicates [...]

52 OPERA TION Selecting an External Source As explained in the Installation and Initial Setup sections , you may connect the audio outputs of an external source device , such as a cable television set-top box, to any of the HS 500’ s analog or digital inputs . Y ou may select any one of the three source inputs: TV , AUX (Auxiliary) or D-IN (Digit[...]

53 OPERA TION the appropriate output jacks , insert blank media and make sure the recorder is turned on and recording while the source is playing . NOTES: 1. Analog audio signals are not converted to digital form, and digital audio signals are not converted to analog audio form. However , you may record a coaxial digital audio source using the digi[...]

54 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Advanced Remote Control Functions The remote control not only operates the HS 500, but it also serves as a universal remote that may be programmed to operate your other home theater components , as described in the Installation section. Each time you select one of your other components , the remote switches to the control fun[...]

55 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Processor Reset There may be instances where you wish to fully reset the HS 500 to its factory defaults , or the unit may behave erratically after a power surge . For erratic behavior , we recommend you first turn the P ower Switch off and unplug the AC Power Cord for at least three minutes . Plug the cord back in and turn th[...]

56 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into Power Switch is pushed a live outlet • Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled Display lights , but no sound • Intermittent input connections • Make certain that all input and speaker connect[...]

57 SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Some remote buttons do not operate • Function not permitted at this time • With most discs , some functions are not permitted at certain during DVD play; prohibited symbol times (e .g ., T rack Skip) or at all (e .g ., direct audio track Ø appears selection). The OSD menu is in a foreign • Incorrect OSD language •[...]

58 HS 500 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS Please register your product on our Web site at www .harmankardon.com. Note: Y ou’ll need your serial number . At the same time , you can choose to be notified about our new products and/or special promotions . DVD Player Pickup: Semiconductor laser , wavelength 650nm Video signal system: NTSC Video signal vert[...]

59 GLOSSARY Aspect Ratio: This is a description of the width of a video image in relation to its height. A conventional video screen is four units wide for every three units of height, making it almost square . Newer wide-aspect- ratio video displays are 16 units wide for every nine units of height, making them more like the screen in a movie theat[...]

60 GLOSSARY about the material on the disc , such as languages , aspect ratios , subtitles , number of titles and more . The slight delay while the contents of the disc are read is normal. Resume: The operation of the Stop Button on the HS 500 works differently from what you are used to on CD players . On a traditional CD player , when you press th[...]

61 Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes T able A1 – System Setup Menu Settings Setting Default Y our Setting Display Language English Preferred Subtitle Language Off Panel T ime-Out Off Status Bar Time-Out 5 Seconds Parental Control Off Disc Recognition On PBC Support On Screen Saver On Show Angle Icon Off T able A2 –[...]

62 T able A4 – Video Setup Menu Setting Default Y our Setting Aspect Ratio 16:9 Scan T ype Progressive Video Output Component Video Mode Auto Video Resolution Standard T able A5 – Video Adjustments Menu All settings default to “0”, showing only one bar in the center of the graph. Setting Y our Setting Color Contrast Brightness Tint Black Le[...]

63 Refer to the numbered buttons in this drawing when using the Function List. Figure 98 – Remote Control Function List Reference APPENDIX[...]

64 APPENDIX Source Mode TV Disc Radio AUX & D-IN USB 1 & USB 2 Key # Button Name TV Function DVD/CD T uner Function T a pe Function VCR/TiVo CBL/SA T Function Function Function 1 System Off System Off System Off System Off System Off System Off System Off System Off 2 Screen P ower On TV On TV On TV On TV On TV On TV On TV On 3 Screen P owe[...]

65 Source Mode TV Disc Radio AUX & D-IN USB 1 & USB 2 Key # Button Name TV Function DVD/CD T uner Function T a pe Function VCR/TiVo CBL/SA T Function Function Function 35 M1 User 1 M1 M1 M1 M1 M1 M1 36 M2 User 2 M2 M2 M2 M2 M2 M2 37 M3 User 3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 38 M4 User 4 M4 M4 M4 M4 M4 M4 3 9 111 1 1 1 1 1 4 0 222 2 2 2 2 2 4 1 333 3 3 3 [...]

66 APPENDIX TV Brand Name Code Number List A MARK 103 132 ADMIRAL 192 ADVENT 004 AKAI 001 160 AMPRO 070 164 AMSTRAD 053 ANAM 045 055 057 076 095 099 103 106 109 112 122 138 240 AOC 001 011 103 APEX 007 BLAUPUNKT 084 BROCKSONIC 140 205 206 CANDLE 001 002 003 011 CAPEHART 059 CENTURION 170 171 CENTRONIC 045 CITIZEN 001 002 003 011 045 092 094 132 CLA[...]

67 APPENDIX TV Brand Name Code Number List RCA 011 029 030 057 071 082 133 145 161 163 199 224 225 REALISTIC 013 025 045 048 195 196 197 RUNCO 152 153 SAA 183 SAMPO 005 011 059 SAMSUNG 011 051 085 092 096 104 118 124 128 132 145 243 SANYO 013 026 027 037 041 054 058 078 216 228 SCOTT 011 033 045 049 132 SEARS 011 013 021 033 035 049 058 078 092 132[...]

68 APPENDIX VCR Brand Name Code Number List AIWA 040 AKAI 022 048 050 108 109 126 AMPRO 076 AMSTRAD 133 ANAM 037 039 089 ASA 134 AUDIO DYNAMICS 018 029 044 048 BROCKSONIC 041 043 110 147 166 CANDLE 134 135 137 CANON 034 037 039 135 140 CAPEHART 094 CITIZEN 134 CRAIG 003 045 116 CURTIS MA THES 037 039 DAEWOO 012 014 017 068 069 094 096 097 098 102 1[...]

69 APPENDIX VCR Brand Name Code Number List T ANDY 017 040 T ASHICO 134 T A TUNG 044 048 TEAC 040 044 048 TECHNICS 037 039 TEKNIKA 025 037 039 040 087 TELEFUNKEN 136 THOMAS 040 THOMSON 136 THORN 136 TIVO 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 TMK 013 TOSHIBA 015 019 047 051 063 085 098 112 155 TOTEVISION 045 087 UNITECH 045 VECTOR RESEARCH 018 VICTOR [...]

70 APPENDIX CBL Brand Name Code Number List T ANDY 024 TELECAP A TION 028 TEXSCAN 036 071 TFC 122 TIMELESS 123 TOCOM 045 046 062 170 205 TOSHIBA 058 UNIKA 014 021 031 UNITED CABLE 011 059 UNIVERSAL 012 014 021 031 033 034 039 042 113 VIDEOWA Y 124 211 VIEWST AR 019 022 025 086 087 088 089 190 ZENITH 058 065 098 125 211 ZENTEK 116 SA T Brand Name Co[...]

71 APPENDIX Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Ameharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Aymara 6588 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665 Basque 6985 Bengali, Bangla 6678 Bhutani 6890 Bihari 6672 Bislama 6673 Breton 6682 Bulgarian 6671 Burmese 7789 Byelorussian 6669 Cambodian 7577 Catalan 6765 Chinese 9072 Cors[...]

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