24/02/09 09:12 Side 1 ENGLISH 0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.
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0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 3 Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon HS 150 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections using only one pair of stereo loudspeakers and a subwoofer, the HS 150 is truly a multichannel system for the new millennium.
0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 4 Introduction / Safety Information This system was designed to provide you with many years of reliable operation with a minimum of care and maintenance. Every component in your system was in perfect working condition when it left our factory.
0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 5 Terminology Since they share some of the characteristics and technology of CD players, many of the terms and operational concepts used in a DVD player are similar to what you may be familiar with from CD players and changers, or older video disc formats such as Laser Disc. However, if this is your first DVD product, some of the terms used to describe the features of a DVD player may be unfamiliar.
0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 6 Features High quality video • High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) for a single wire, digital connection to your HD-Ready screen. Compatible with CD as well as DVD • Advanced sophisticated 10-bit MPEG-2 video decoding circuits. • The HS 150 will play any conventional Audio CD or recordable (CD-R) or erasable CD (CDRW), MP3, WMA (v9) or any DivX or VCD or DVD-Video with the region code 0 or 2.
0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 7 ENGLISH Front Panel Controls Main Information Display 1 Power On/Off (Standby) 2 Eject 3 USB On-The-Go Input 4 Headphone Jack 5 Volume Control 6 Slot Loader Main Information Display: This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the HS 150 Controller.
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0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 10 Rear Panel Connections D TV Audio Input: If your screen is connected to the HS by an HDMI, Component, S-Video or Composite cable, connect the analog output of your TV to this input. If you have your TV connected to the HS with a Scart cable, an audio connection to the TV Input is not necessary. Note: You’ll find more details about all Audio/Video connections under Setup and Connections on the following pages.
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0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 12 Remote Control 0 Power On/Source Selector Buttons: Pressing one of these buttons will perform three actions at the same time. First, if the HS System is not turned on, this will power up the unit. Next, it will select the source shown on the button as the input to the HS System. Finally, it will change the remote control so that it controls the device selected. 1 Power Off Button: Turns off the HS system to standby mode.
0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 13 About This Manual • The types of functions and operations that can be used for a particular disc vary depending on the features of that disc. In some cases, these functions and operations may differ from the descriptions given in this manual. In this event, follow the instructions given on the screen. This manual only covers basic disc operations. • For some operations, the icon may appear on the screen.
0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 14 Installation and Connections After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that you use high-quality interconnect cables when making connections to source equipment and recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals.
0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 15 Connecting VCR and Sat Decoder (method 5 and 6) Diagrams 5 and 6 show possible connection methods for common system configurations. These are intended as guidelines only. Due to differences in equipment specifications, the method of connection of your equipment may be different to that shown. Please consult the Owner’s Manual of your equipment for further guidance.
0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 16 Installation and Connections Connecting the AC Power Basic Play Disc Playback Features Notes • The Power Requirement is: AC 230V, 50 Hz. Preparation 1. Switch the TV ON and select its video input connected to the HS Controller. Skipping tracks or titles/chapters To move forward or backward through the tracks on a CD or the titles or chapters on a DVD, press Previous/Next EF.
0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 17 Slow Motion Playback (with DVD only) 1. When a DVD disc is in pause or freeze frame mode, you may move slowly forward or backward through the program being played at one of four speeds by pressing the SEARCH Buttons HJ on the remote. Each press of the buttons will move to the next speed, indicated by a number of arrow indicators on the right top of the screen. 2. Press PLAY G to resume normal playback.
0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 18 System Setup System Defaults The final step of the installation is to establish the system’s defaults. It is helpful to take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with these settings, as they may require change before the first use and later from time to time. General Functionality of the OSD Menu The complete setup and control of the HS 150 takes place in an advanced user-guided On Screen Display (OSD) menu system.
0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 19 Levels 7 to 2: DVDs for general audiences/ children can be played. Level 1: DVDs for children can be played; DVDs for adults/general audiences are prohibited. Follow the explanations on the screen to set a new password.
0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 20 System Setup Video Settings Video Mode: This setting affects only the Component Video Outputs, and it controls how the video signals are optimized for progressive scan display. In most cases, the “automatic” mode is your best choice, as it senses whether the disc being played was originally recorded on video or shot on film.
0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 21 Test Screen When you activate the Test Screen via the OSD you can activate a still image to test all settings and the video performance of your TV.
0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 22 Player/Radio Menu Using the Status Bar Menu Disc: Shows the type of the disc. The on-screen Status Bar contains many playback features. To see the Status Banner Menu, press STATUS D on the remote control while a disc is playing. Use the ARROW 9 buttons on the remote to move through the different features in the Status Bar.
0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 23 If you have a disc that contains both MP3 files and JPEG images, you can choose to run these simultaneously, mixing the MP3 audio with your own images. The time interval can be chosen in the Picture Setting. Also you can have the image files follow the audio signal: at the end of each audio track, the next JPEG image will be shown. With such discs, you can also either listen to the MP3 audio or watch the JPEG video files only.
0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 24 Player/Radio Menu TV Menu, AUX Menu, Digital in Menu RDS Station ID TV MENU AUX MENU With the help of RDS (Radio Data System) you can show the name of the station you are currently listening to as well as the station names of all other presets.
0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 25 USB MENU The HS systems are among the first to allow direct playback of compatible files from portable USB devices. Two USB On-The-Go inputs are available, one on the right side of the product and one on the rear panel. The DIGITAL IN Menu contains the following settings. Follow the explanations in the Upper Menu Line on the bottom of your screen to change the settings.
0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 26 Learning Codes from a Remote Learning Codes from a Remote The HS 150 remote is able to “learn” codes from other remote controls that might be part of your system setup, like the one from your TV. To learn or transfer codes from an IR remote to the HS’s remote, follow these steps: 1. Place the front of the original remote with the code being sent so that it is facing the IR Transmitter Window on the HS remote “head-to-head.
0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 27 Erasing Macro Commands To remove the commands that have been programmed into one of the Macro buttons, follow these steps: 1. Press the Mute button A and the Macro button K that contains the commands you wish to erase. 2. Note that the Program Indicator will flash amber, and the red LED under the Input Selector 0 last used will turn on. 4.
0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 28 Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your authorized Harman Kardon dealer. No power. • Is the power cord firmly plugged into the power outlet? • One of the safety mechanisms may be operating.
0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 29 Track Skip or direct select with numeric buttons, Search, Slow-motion play, repeat play or Program play, etc., cannot be done. • Depending on the DVD or VCD, some of the above operations may not be available (Playback control). Messages do not appear on the TV screen in the language you want. • Select the language for Display and Preferred Subtitle in the SETUP menu (see page 18).
0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 30 Glossary Bit rate Value indicating the amount of video data compressed in a DVD per second. The unit is Mbps (megabit per second). 1 Mbps indicates that the data per second is 1,000,000 bits. The higher the bit rate, the larger the amount of data. However, this does not always mean higher quality pictures. Chapter Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles.
0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 31 ENGLISH HS 150 Controller Specifications DVD player Pickup: Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650nm Signal system: NTSC / PAL Video signal horizontal resolution: More than 480 lines (DVD) Video signal-to-noise ratio: More than 60 dB (DVD) Audio frequency response: (Stereo) DVD (PCM): 20 Hz ~ 22 kHz (+/- 1.0 dB) CD (PCM): 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz (+/- 1.
0124CSK - HK HS 150 ENGv3_PRESS.qxp:32432_HS200_Eng 24/02/09 09:12 Side 32 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 516.422.HKHK (4545) Fax: 516.682.3523 (USA only) www.harmankardon.com Harman Consumer Group, Inc.: 2, route de Tours, 72500 Château-du-Loir, France © 2009 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part No.
