Harman-Kardon HS 150 owner manual Introduction, English

Introduction

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.

The HS 150 has been engineered so that it is easy to take advantage of all the power of its digital technology. To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new system, we urge you to read this manual. A few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the HS is able to deliver.

If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please contact your retailer or custom installer. They are your best local sources of information.

Description and Features

The HS 150 is among the most versatile home cinema systems available, incorporating an Audio Video Controller, a DVD player and a complete

2.1loudspeaker system in one complete system solution. The Dolby® Virtual Speaker surround modes for Matrix surround-encoded or Stereo recordings is available for use with sources such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the system's own FM tuner.

To enable you to get the maximum quality from DVDs, the HS 150 is equipped with the latest in design techniques, including advanced 10-bit video digital-to-analog converters (DAC) and Video (composite), S-Video and RGB video (RGB via SCART) outputs, to ensure that you get all the quality inherent in today’s DVD medium. For optimum playback of NTSC and PAL DVD with compatible high-definition display devices, the HS 150 is equipped with an HDMI output and progressive scan component video outputs.

Along with conventional Video and CD audio discs, the HS 150 is also compatible with MP3, CD-R and CD-RW as well as DivX® and VCD discs.

NOTE: This player is designed and manufactured for compatibility with Region Management Information that is encoded on most DVD discs. This player is designed only for playback of discs

As portable USB devices increase in popularity, Harman Kardon's HS 150 is among the first integrated home theater system that allows mobile interconnectivity by playing compatible music or image files from portable devices via two USB On-The-Go inputs.

A wide range of programming features makes it easy to program an evening’s worth of entertain- ment. When playing DVDs, easy-to-understand on-screen menus and icons make it simple to change languages, soundtracks, subtitles or aspect ratio, while a parental-lock function enables you to control which discs may be viewed by younger members of the household.

DVD players are among the fastest growing consumer electronics products ever brought to market, but this may, nevertheless, be the first DVD player you’ve owned. Although many of the features of the DVD resemble those of standard CD players, there are a number of functions that you may be unfamiliar with. To ensure that you are able to take advantage of all the power and flexibility the DVD has to offer, we encourage you to review this quick setup manual. That small investment of your time will pay major dividends in the enjoyment you will get from proper use of the DVD.

with Region Code 2, or for discs that do not contain Region Code information. If there is any other Region Code on a disc, that disc will not play on the DVD.

■Plays a Wide Range of Video and Audio Formats, Including DVD-Video Discs, VCD, Standard CD Audio Discs, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD-+R/RW, Audio Discs and MP3 Discs

■HDMI Output for Digital Audio and Video Connection to an HD-Ready Screen

■High-Quality Video Playback 10-Bit DACs, Progressive Scan and Component Video Outputs

■Easy-to-Use On-Screen Navigation System

■Playback of MP3 and Windows® WMA Audio Discs and JPEG image files

■Simultaneous Playback of MP3 and JPEG files

■Side- and rear-panel USB On-The-Go connections for playing compatible music or image files from portable devices.

■Extensive Programming Capability for Audio and Video Discs

■Parental Lock Controls Prevent Unauthorized Viewing of Restricted Movies

■Playback of DivX compressed video files

■Multiple Options for Language, Soundtrack and Subtitle Selection

■Multiple-Angle Capabilities With Specially Encoded DVD Discs

■Ergonomically Designed Remote Control

■Multiple digital inputs and outputs

■Multiple Analog Inputs and Outputs

■High Definition On-screen menu and display system

■Subwoofer Trigger to Control Subwoofer On/Off

IMPORTANT NOTES:

This manual should be read in conjunction with the owners manual of the accompanying loud- speaker system. The instructions found therein should be followed with respect to loudspeaker operation and safety.

Only use the HS 150 controller with the loud- speaker system supplied. Failure to do so may cause damage to either the controller or the loudspeakers and will invalidate any warranty.

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LASER PRODUCT

All of the optional system settings have been preset at our factory for correct operation of the system. All you have to do is insert a disc, sit back, and enjoy a great home theater experience.

You may want to change some of the optional settings. A description of all the optional settings and instructions for changing them are found in the second half of the manual.

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