8/09/07 13:58 Side 1 ENGLISH 34138_HS250_UK HS 250 Home Cinema System OWNER’S MANUAL
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 Side 2 Table of Contents Page 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Terminology 6 Features 7 Front Panel Controls 8 Front Panel Display 9 Rear Panel Connections 11 Remote Control 13 Basic Information 13 About This Manual 13 Regional Coding System Connection 14 Installation and Connections 14 Audio Connections 14 Video Connections 15 Optional Audio Connections 15 Speaker Placement 16 Connecting AC Power 16 First Turn On 16 Basic Playback 16 Disc Playback Features
4138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 Side 3 Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon HS 250 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. Along with conventional Video and CD audio discs, the HS 250 is also compatible with MP3, CD-R and CD-RW as well as DivX® and VCD discs.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 Side 4 Introduction / Safety Information Only use the HS 250 controller with the loudspeaker system supplied. Failure to do so may cause damage to either the controller or the loudspeakers and will invalidate any warranty. 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.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 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.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 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 250 will play any conventional Audio CD or recordable (CD-R) or erasable CD (CD-RW), MP3, WMA (v9) or any DivX or VCD or DVDVideo with the region code 0 or 2.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 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 250 Controller. 3 USB On-The-Go Input: This input may be used to temporarily connect a USB thumb device or portable hard disk for direct playback of audio, image of video files or a USB hub.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 Side 8 Front Panel Display DISC DMP VCDVD FM TV TITLE PROG. TRACK CHAP. REPEAT 1 ALL S-VIDEO RGB YUV P.SCAN HDMISD 1080i RAND.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 Side 9 4 B 7 G F J C I 9 E8 A H 6 0 2 D 5 3 0 Composite Video Output 7 Subwoofer Output E Coaxial Digital Output 1 S-Video Output 8 Coaxial Digital Input F Subwoofer Trigger Output 2 Component Video Outputs 9 Optical Digital Input G USB On-The-Go Input 3 Scart TV Output A Analog Audio Outputs H HDMI Output 4 AC Power Cord B Front Speaker Outputs I Remote IR Output 5 FM Antenna C Remote IR Input J 6 Audio In D TV Audio In 0 Composite Video
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 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.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 Side 11 0 Power On/Source Selection Button 1 Power Off Button 2 Subtitle Button 3 Title Button 4 Angle Button 5 Audio Button 1 6 Enter Button 7 Eject Button 8 Set-Up/OSD Button 9 Arrows Button 0 A Mute Button B Menu Button C Pause Button D Status Button E Skip/Step (Previous) Button F Skip/Step (Next) Button G Play Button H Search/Slow Reverse Button I STOP Button J Search/Slow Forward Button O Random Button P A-B Repeat Button Q Volume up/down Button Mode
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 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.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 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.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 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.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 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.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 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.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 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.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 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 250 takes place in an advanced user-guided On Screen Display (OSD) menu system.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 Side 19 Disc Recognition: When set to on, the next time a disc is inserted, the HS will show a “Disc Recognized” message, with the question if you would like to play the disc from the beginning or would like to resume from where you last stopped the disc. The memory can contain information of the last 100 discs played. PBC Support: Activates PBC (Play Back Control) Support for VCD discs.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 Side 20 System Setup Video Settings The Video Setting Submenu contains the following settings. Follow the explanations in the Upper Menu Line on the bottom of your screen to change the settings. Aspect Ratio: This step selects the TV aspect ratio, conventional screen shape (4:3) or widescreen (16:9), according to your TV. If you have a conventional 4:3 TV that can (automatically) switch to show a 16:9 format, you should select 16:9 rather than 4:3.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 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. Please note that the test screen is only available in Standard Definition mode, that is with one of the analog video outputs 0123 connected. If you have connected the HS 250 to the screen via the HDMI output H, the test screen is not available.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 Side 22 Player/Radio Menu Using the Status Bar Menu 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. When a feature is highlighted, press ENTER 6 on the remote to select it and to change it with the help of the options listed on the screen. Press ENTER 6 to activate the change.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 Side 23 3. Select the desired preset from the list by moving the cursor right or left. Press Enter 6 to activate the change. The cursor will move back to the new station line. 4. Repeat step 3 until all radio stations have been rearranged according to your preferences. The RADIO Menu shows the selected Audio mode, the name of a station currently played (as long as RDS is available) and a Station list listing the 30 stations with their preset, station name and frequency.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 Side 24 TV Menu, AUX Menu, Digital in Menu TV MENU AUX MENU As a Scart audio/video cable contains both audio and video inputs and outputs in one cable, the Scart connector between the DVD Receiver and the TV can also be used to lead the audio output signals of your TV to the DVD Receiver. In this way your TV programs can be listened to over your HS sound system.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 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. Connect your USB thumb drive or portable hard disk, to either of the side or rear panel USB Inputs 3G.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 Side 26 Learning Codes from a Remote Learning Codes from a Remote commands that have been learned to all devices. Macro Programming The HS 250 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: To erase a single learned code from within a single device’s settings, follow these steps: 1.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 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.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 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. In this event, unplug the player from the power outlet briefly and then plug it in again.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 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).
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 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. Many titles are composed of several chapters, but many others are not.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 Side 31 ENGLISH HS 250 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 (+/- 1.0 dB) Audio signal-to-noise ratio: More than 80 dB (PCM) Total harmonic distortion: Less than 0.
34138_HS250_UK 18/09/07 13:58 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 © 2007 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part No.: 01.00.YS.SM1.
