Harman-kardon HS 500 User Manual

HS 500INTEGRATED HOME THEATER SYSTEMOWNER’S MANUAL

10REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONSAM Antenna Terminals: Assemble the AM loop antenna suppliedand make sure to connect the white wire to the “AM” terminal and th

11SubwooferOutputRemote IR InputRemote IR OutputHDMIOutputUSB 2PortFM AntennaAM AntennaSubwooferTrigger OutputComponent Video Monitor OutputsS-Video M

12The HS 500 remote is capable of controlling four devices, including theHS 500 with its internal disc player and tuner, as well as a TV anddevices co

13NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instruc-tions throughout the manual that refer to thisillustration, a copy of this page may be down-loaded fro

14REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSAudio: Press this button while a DVD is playing to display the currentaudio track information and to select another audio fo

15INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATERThe HS 500 may be the first multichannel surround sound componentyou’ve owned. This introductory section will help you t

16CONNECTIONSThere are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the HS 500 to the speakers and video display, and to connect any

1717CONNECTIONSAudio ConnectionsThere are two formats for audio connections: digital and analog. Digitalaudio signals are of higher quality, and are r

1818CONNECTIONSDo not confuse component video connections with composite video(described above). Although the plugs and jacks may look similar, theyar

1919Before you begin to connect cables, it is important to set up yourspeakers in their correct locations in the room.Optimally, the speakers should b

2SAFETY INFORMATION1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this apparatus

2020INSTALLATIONYou are now ready to connect the various components to the HS 500.Before beginning, make sure that all components, including the HS 50

21Device Type HS 500 Source Input Audio Connections Video ConnectionsVCR, DVR, PVR, • AUX • Analog inputs and outputs • Connect recorder’s video outp

22INSTALLATION Digital Camera, Flash Drive, Hard Disc DriveThe HS 500 is equipped with two independent USB ports for use withUSB devices, but not “hos

23INSTALLATION STEPSAt the factory, the codes to operate the HS 500 are preprogrammed.If you have other source devices in your system, follow these st

24a) Place the two remotes so that their IR transmitters face each otherend to end, separated by about one inch. See Figure 27. The HS500 remote’s tra

25INSTALLATIONPressing the Open/Close Button will also select the Disc Player as thesource input, and open the disc drawer.c) Using the remote, press

26Before you begin enjoying your new home theater, a few adjustmentsshould be made to configure the system.Make sure that you have connected a video d

27PREFERRED SUBTITLE LANGUAGE: This setting selects the languageused for the display of subtitles. The default setting is OFF, to play discswithout su

28INITIAL SETUPIf you have entered the password correctly, the ratings levels will be displayed on the options line. See Figure 38.Figure 38 – Parenta

29INITIAL SETUPStep Two – Audio SetupIn this step you may make adjustments to the audio settings using theAudio Setup submenu.Use the ‹/› Buttons to m

3Important Safety InformationVerify Line Voltage Before UseYour HS 500 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltag

30INITIAL SETUPUse the ‹/› Buttons to move the cursor to the submenu icons on theleft side of the screen, and then use the ⁄/¤ buttons to highlight th

31INITIAL SETUP• 4:3 PanScan: If you have a standard, 4:3 aspect ratio video displayand prefer to view widescreen movies without the black bars at the

32INITIAL SETUPTo 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

33INITIAL SETUPStep Six – Configure SourcesThis is the last step in the configuration process. It is necessary so that the correct inputs are selected

34OPERATIONNow that you have installed and configured your system components,you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system.Turning On the H

35OPERATIONdecreasing one and increasing the other by the same amount –using the Audio Adjustments submenu. This achieves the sameeffect as using a ba

36OPERATIONUSING THE HS 500 DISC PLAYERThanks to advanced digital technology, the HS 500 features an internalDVD-Audio/Video disc player within its lo

37OPERATION• Load CDs or DVD-Audio discs, with the label side up.• When loading DVD-Video discs with printed labels, load them labelside up. If the di

38OPERATIONNOTE: Fast search is available when DVD-Audio, MP3 andWMA discs are playing. Search speeds available may vary fordifferent types of discs.•

39OPERATIONDVD PLAYBACKUsing a DVD’s MenuOne of the unique features of the DVD system is that it offers a produc-er the opportunity to include a wide

4STAPLE INVOICE HERE

40OPERATIONPlayer Information MenuThe HS 500’s Player Information menu displays disc information andenables you to program playback modes. Press the I

41OPERATIONVideo Bit Rate: This line displays the video bit rate up to the maximumof 10 Mbps. This indication will vary as a disc is played in respons

42Audio SoundtracksMany DVDs contain more than one audio soundtrack. On many discs,you will find multiple languages, while others will offer a choice

43Repeat PlayThe HS 500 offers several repeat functions that allow you to takeadvantage of the capacity of the unit for unattended playback. Press the

44CD PLAYBACKMany functions of the HS 500 operate the same way for CD playbackas for DVD play; however, there are some important differences. When a C

45Repeat PlayThe HS 500 offers several repeat functions for CDs that allow you totake advantage of the capacity of the unit for unattended playback:•

46MP3, WINDOWS MEDIA AND JPEG PLAYBACKThe HS 500 will recognize data on CD-ROM discs and USB devicesrecorded in the MP3, Windows Media 9 (WMA) or JPEG

47• Due to the differences in various versions of the MP3 andWMA formats, and the many differences between the CD-Rmachines used to record discs on a

48VCD PLAYBACKVCD, a video-playback format that predates DVD, is based on a differentcompression format than DVD and uses a recording method that is s

49PROGRAMMING A PLAYLISTYou may program a playlist for any type of disc except for VCDs by following these steps:1. If the disc is playing press the S

52 SAFETY INFORMATION6 INTRODUCTION8 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS10 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS15 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER16 CONNECT

50Alternatively, press the Playlist Button to toggle the Playlist settingbetween Disc and Programmed order. See Figure 86.Figure 86 – Playlist Button9

51OPERATIONdisplay any identifier transmitted by the radio station. Press the RDS iconto deselect it and remove the Station Name line from view.#: The

52OPERATIONSelecting an External Source As explained in the Installation and Initial Setup sections, you may connect the audio outputs of an external

53OPERATIONthe appropriate output jacks, insert blank media and make sure therecorder is turned on and recording while the source is playing.NOTES:1.

54ADVANCED FUNCTIONSAdvanced Remote Control FunctionsThe remote control not only operates the HS 500, but it also serves asa universal remote that may

55ADVANCED FUNCTIONSProcessor ResetThere may be instances where you wish to fully reset the HS 500 to itsfactory defaults, or the unit may behave erra

56TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDESYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTIONUnit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into Power Switch

57SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTIONSome remote buttons do not operate • Function not permitted at this time • With most discs, some functions are not permitted

58HS 500 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSPlease register your product on our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. Note: You’ll need your serial number. At the sa

59GLOSSARYAspect Ratio: This is a description of the width of a video image inrelation to its height. A conventional video screen is four units wide f

6Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon®!In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver,we have taken to heart the philosophy of b

60GLOSSARYabout the material on the disc, such as languages, aspect ratios, subtitles,number of titles and more. The slight delay while the contents o

61Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesTable A1 – System Setup Menu SettingsSetting Default Your SettingDisplay Language Engli

62Table A4 – Video Setup MenuSetting Default Your SettingAspect Ratio 16:9Scan Type ProgressiveVideo Output ComponentVideo Mode AutoVideo Resolution S

63Refer to the numbered buttons in this drawing when using the Function List.Figure 98 – Remote Control Function List ReferenceAPPENDIX

64APPENDIXSource Mode TV Disc Radio AUX & D-IN USB 1 & USB 2Key # Button Name TV Function DVD/CD Tuner Function Tape Function VCR/TiVo CBL/S

65Source Mode TV Disc Radio AUX & D-IN USB 1 & USB 2Key # Button Name TV Function DVD/CD Tuner Function Tape Function VCR/TiVo CBL/SAT Funct

66APPENDIXTV Brand Name Code Number ListA MARK 103 132ADMIRAL 192ADVENT 004AKAI 001 160AMPRO 070 164AMSTRAD 053ANAM 045 055 057 076 095 099 103 106 10

67APPENDIXTV Brand Name Code Number ListRCA 011 029 030 057 071 082 133 145 161 163199 224 225REALISTIC 013 025 045 048 195 196 197RUNCO 152 153SAA 18

68APPENDIXVCR Brand Name Code Number ListAIWA 040AKAI 022 048 050 108 109 126AMPRO 076AMSTRAD 133ANAM 037 039 089ASA 134AUDIO DYNAMICS 018 029 044 048

69APPENDIXVCR Brand Name Code Number ListTANDY 017 040TASHICO 134TATUNG 044 048TEAC 040 044 048TECHNICS 037 039TEKNIKA 025 037 039 040 087TELEFUNKEN 1

7INTRODUCTIONOutputs• Subwoofer output• Analog audio• Video monitor (composite, S-video, component and HDMI)• One coaxial digital audio• Headphone• Su

70APPENDIXCBL Brand Name Code Number ListTANDY 024TELECAPATION 028TEXSCAN 036 071TFC 122TIMELESS 123TOCOM 045 046 062 170 205TOSHIBA 058UNIKA 014 021

71APPENDIXLanguage CodeAbkhazian 6566Afar 6565Afrikaans 6570Albanian 8381Ameharic 6577Arabic 6582Armenian 7289Assamese 6583Aymara 6588Azerbaijani 6590

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8Standby/On Switch: This is an electrical switch that turns theHS 500 on for playback, or leaves it in standby mode for quick turn-onusing this switch

9Disc DrawerVolume ControlMessage Displayand IndicatorsPowerIndicatorStandby/OnOpen/CloseHeadphone JackUSB 1 PortNOTE: To make it easier to follow the