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Model HS300
INTEGRATED HOME THEATER SYSTEM DVD/DVD-Audio/DVD±R/RW/CD/CD±R/VCD/SVCD Player
5 X 35W 5.1 CHANNEL A/V RECEIVER
Service Manual
- Contents ESD PRECAUTIONS......................................2 SERVICING PRECAUTIONS........................3 SPECIFICATIONS......................................4 PACKAGING/ACCESSORIES......................5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS........................6 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS.....................8 REMOTE CONTROL.................................10 INSTALLATION/CONNECTIONS..................13 SYSTEM SETUP...........................................20 OPERATION...........................................28 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE/RESET.................49 OVERALL EXPLODED VIEW.........................51 BLOCK DIAGRAM........................................52 HS300 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST...................53 HS300 MECHANICAL PARTS LIST................63 PCB DRAWINGS........................................65 SEMICONDUCTOR PINOUTS.......................79 SCHEMATICS............................................95 WIRING DIAGRAM.....................................109
harman/kardon, Inc. 250 Crossways Park Dr. Released 2006 Discontinued XXXX Woodbury, New York 11797 Rev0 7/2007
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Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field effect transistors and semiconductor "chip" components. The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by static electricity. 1. Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any electrostatic charge on your body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging wrist strap device, which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test. 2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface such as aluminum foil, to prevent electrostatic charge build-up or exposure of the assembly. 3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ES devices. 4. Use only an anti-static solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classified as "anti-static" can generate electrical charges sufficient to damage ES devices. 5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical change sufficient to damage ES devices. 6. Do not remove a replacement ES device from its protective package until immediately before you are ready to install it. (Most replacement ES devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or comparable conductive material.) 7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ES device, touch the protective material to the chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed. CAUTION : Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions. 8. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES devices. (Otherwise harmless motion such as the brushing together or your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity sufficient to damage an ES devices.
Each precaution in this manual should be followed during servicing. Components identified with the IEC symbol in the parts list are special significance to safety. When replacing a component identified with
, use only the replacement parts designated, or parts with the same ratings or resistance, wattage, or voltage that are designated in the parts list in this manual. Leakage-current or resistance measurements must be made to determine that exposed parts are acceptably insulated from the supply circuit before retuming the product to the customer.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following check should be performed for the continued protection of the customer and service technician. LEAKAGE CURRENT CHECK Measure leakage current to a known earth ground (water pipe, conduit, etc.) by connecting a leakage current tester between the earth ground and all exposed metal parts of the appliance (input/output terminals, screwheads, metal overlays, control shaft, etc.). Plug the AC line cord of the appliance directly into a 120V AC 60Hz outlet and turn the AC power switch on. Any current measured must not exceed o.5mA.
Device under test Test all exposed metal surfaces Also test with plug reversed (Using AC adapter plug as required)
Leakage current tester
Reading should not be above 0.5mA
Earth ground
AC Leakage Test
ANY MEASUREMENTS NOT WITHIN THE LIMITS OUTLINED ABOVE ARE INDICATIVE OF A POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD AND MUST BE CORRECTED BEFORE RETURNING THE APPLIANCE TO THE CUSTOMER.
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HS 300 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DVD Player Video Outputs
Pickup: Video signal system: Video signal horizontal resolution: Video signal-to-noise ratio: Audio frequency response: (Stereo) Audio signal-to-noise ratio: Total harmonic distortion: Dynamic range:
Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650nm NTSC > 480 lines (DVD) > 60dB (DVD) DVD (PCM): 20Hz 22kHz (±1dB) CD (PCM): 20Hz 20kHz (±1dB) > 80dB (PCM) < 0.01% (PCM) DVD (PCM): > 85dB (EIAJ, 2kHz) CD: > 85dB (EIAJ)
Component video output:
Composite video output: S-video output:
HDMI Output
Y: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms, sync negative polarity Pr: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms Pb: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms 1 Vp-p/75 ohms Y: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms C: NTSC 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms Video: 480p, 720p, 1080i HDMI Version 1.0-compliant HDCP Version 1.1-compliant
FM Tuner
Audio Section
System: Tuning range: Antenna terminals: Intermediate frequency:
AM Tuner Section Frequency range: Signal-to-noise ratio: Usable sensitivity: Distortion: Selectivity:
PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system 87.50 108.00MHz 75 Ohms, unbalanced 10.7MHz
Amplifer power: Line output:
General
35 Watts per channel, 20Hz 20kHz, < 0.5% THD into 6 ohms 1 Vrms, 1 kilohm
520 1720kHz 45dB Loop 500µV 1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8% ±10kHz, 30dB
Power requirements: Power consumption: Dimensions (H x W x D): Weight:
AC 120V, 50Hz 3W Standby, 380W Maximum 3-3/16" x 17-15/16" x 15-3/4" 10.6 lb
Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections. Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Designed to Entertain is a trademark, of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories, registered in the United States and/or other countries. All rights reserved. DTS, DTS ES and DTS Neo:6 are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. 96/24 is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association. HD-DVD is a trademark of the DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation (DVD FLLC). HDMI and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Kodak is a registered trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo Inc.
* Windows Media
® Audio (WMA) is a proprietary file format developed by Microsoft. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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PACKAGE
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(230V EU version)
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No. Part No. 1 0100BZXWE237 0100BZXWE238 1 1 2 3 0100YSSM1E265 0100YSSM1E266 1 1 4 5 0100YSFY3E468 0100YSFY3E469 0100YSFY3E470 1 1 0147CNTCTXE042 0147CNTCTXE037 0147CNTCTXE038 0147CNTLJX5012 0147CNTACXE052 0147CNTACXE053 CBADV-19P-19P-2M 0100RCEHS300 Description Carton box HS300 EU version Carton box HS300 US version Barcode label Owner manual HS300 US version Owner manual HS300 EU version Qty. 1 1
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Plastic bag for manual 25*35cm Safety instruction manual HS300 EU 1 Warning card HS300 US version 1 Guarantee card HS300 US version 1
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HS300/500 Packing 2006-7-21
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 0100BZFPE100 0100BZFPE101 18 19
AM antenna AM-300-AWM FM antenna FM-075 FM antennab FM-TV-75-A SCART cable (230V EU version) AC power cord EU version AC power cord US version HDMI 19P/M to HDMI 19P/M CABLE Remote control HS300-RC Plastic bag for RC 9*27.5cm battery Plastic bag for battery 6*9cm accessories box accessories Polyfoam Polyfoam HS300- left Polyfoam HS300- right Main unit
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS
Standby/On Switch: This is an electrical switch that turns the
HS 300 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 300 is plugged into AC power, the LED turns amber to indicate that the HS 300 is in Standby mode (ready to be turned on). When the HS 300 is turned on (by pressing the Standby/On Switch or one of the Source Selectors on the remote), the LED turns blue. If this LED ever turns red, immediately unplug the HS 300. Check the speaker-wire connections to make sure no wires are shorting out by touching each other. If the LED remains red, bring the HS 300 to an authorized Harman Kardon service provider. Open/Close: Press this button to open or close the disc drawer. When the HS 300 is in standby mode, press this button to turn on the HS 300 and open the drawer. Before pressing this button, always make sure no objects are blocking the drawer. Remember to close the door or turn off the HS 300 when you have finished. The door will only close automatically when the unit is turned off. Volume Control: Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume, which will be shown on screen as an increasing or decreasing row of bars in the Message Display. Message Display: Various messages appear in this display
in response to commands. In addition, a variety of indicators will light at various times to display the current source, playback mode (if appropriate), video settings or other aspects of the HS 300's status as described throughout this manual.
Disc Drawer: This drawer holds a disc that is played in the HS 300.
Press the Open/Close button on top of the HS 300 to access it. Be sure to carefully seat all discs in the recess in the drawer tray. Remember to close the drawer when you are finished, as it will not close automatically without turning off the unit.
Headphone Jack: Insert a 1/8" headphone plug into this jack for
private listening. An optional adapter is necessary to use 1/4" or other size headphone plugs.
USB 1 Port: Gently insert a flash drive, card reader, digital camera or other USB device, or a USB standard-A cable connected to a USB device, in this port. Be certain to orient the plug's plastic tongue so that it will insert adjacent to the receptacle's tongue, and seat the plug fully. You may insert or remove the device at any time; there is no installation or ejection procedure. The HS 300 is capable of playing MP3 and Windows Media® WMA audio files, and MPEG 2 and uncompressed AVI files that are stored on the device. The HS 300 can also display still-image files, but only in the JPEG format. Do not connect a PC or other USB host/controller to this port, or you may damage both the HS 300 and your device.
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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS
Standby/On Open/Close Power Indicator
Disc Drawer
Volume Control
Message Display and Indicators Headphone Jack USB 1 Port
NOTE: To 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.
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
AM Antenna Terminals: 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.
Auxiliary Analog Audio Inputs: These jacks may be used to
connect an audio-only source component (e.g., tape deck). Do not connect a turntable to these jacks without a phono preamp.
FM Antenna Terminal: Connect the included FM antenna to its
terminal.
Analog Audio Outputs: These jacks may be used to connect a
CDR or another audio-only recorder.
Front, Center and Surround Speaker Outputs: Use twoconductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker. Remember to observe the correct polarity (positive and negative connections). Always connect the positive lead to the colored terminal on the HS 300 and the red terminal on the speaker. Connect the negative lead to the black terminal on both the HS 300 and the speaker. See the Connections section for more information on connecting your speakers.
TV Analog Audio Inputs: Depending on how you receive broadcast television, connect the analog audio outputs of your cable television, satellite or HDTV set-top box to these inputs. Connect the video output of any of these devices directly to your video display or television. If you receive television programming using an antenna and tuner built into the television set, connect the TV's analog audio outputs to these jacks to take advantage of the HS 300's high-quality audio performance. Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Inputs: If your source has
a compatible digital audio output, connect it to one of these jacks. Remember to use only one type of digital audio connection for each source.
Subwoofer Output: Connect a powered subwoofer to this jack. Subwoofer Trigger Output: A 1/8" mini-plug cable is supplied
with the speakers included in the HS 300 system. Connect one end of the cable to this jack, and the other end to the trigger input on the subwoofer to automatically turn on the subwoofer whenever the HS 300 system is turned on. The subwoofer's master power switch must be turned on for the trigger turn-on to operate.
Coaxial Digital Audio Output: If you have connected an audio
recorder to one of the digital audio inputs, you may connect the coaxial digital audio output to the recorder's input.
Component Video Monitor Outputs: If your television or video
display is component-video-capable, you may connect these jacks to the corresponding inputs on your video display.
USB 2 Port: Gently insert a flash drive, card reader, digital camera
or other USB device, or a USB Standard-A cable connected to a USB device, in this port. Be certain to orient the plug's plastic tongue so that it will insert adjacent to the receptacle's tongue, and seat the plug fully. You may insert or remove the device at any time; there is no installation or ejection procedure. The HS 300 is capable of playing MP3 and Windows Media® WMA audio files, and MPEG 2 and uncompressed AVI video files that are stored on the device. The HS 300 can also display still-image files, but only in the JPEG format. Do not connect a PC or other USB host/controller to this port, or you may damage both the HS 300 and your device.
AC Power Input: After you have made all other connections, plug the AC power cord into this input and into an unswitched outlet.
HDMITM Output: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia InterfaceTM) is
a newer type of connection for transmitting digital audio and video signals between devices. If your video display is HDMI-capable, you may connect the HDMI output to your video display for improved video performance. It is recommended that you disable the HDMI audio function of your video display to benefit from the HS 300's multichannel audio processing.
Remote Infrared (IR) Input and Output: When the remote IR sensor on the front panel is blocked, such as when the HS 300 is placed inside a cabinet, connect an optional IR receiver to the Remote IR Input jack for use with the remote control. The Remote IR Output may be connected to the Remote IR Input of a compatible source device (or other product) to enable remote control through the HS 300. When several source devices are used, connect them in "daisy chain" fashion. Composite and S-Video Monitor Outputs: If your video display is not equipped with component video inputs, connect one of these monitor outputs to the corresponding inputs on your television or video display in order to view the sources. S-video is preferred when available.
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
Optical Digital Audio Input Auxiliary Analog Audio Inputs TV Analog Coaxial Digital Analog Audio Inputs Audio Outputs Audio Input Coaxial Digital Audio Output AM Antenna
AC Power Input Speaker Outputs
Subwoofer Output Subwoofer Trigger Output
USB 2 Remote Port IR Output Remote HDMI IR Input Output
Component Video S-Video Monitor Monitor Outputs Output Composite Video FM Antenna Monitor Output
NOTE: To 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.
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
The HS 300 remote is capable of controlling four devices, including the HS 300 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 correct codes. Each Source Selector is used to power on the HS 300, select the source indicated, and switch the remote's mode to operate the source and the HS 300 system, i.e., volume, mute, source selection and on-screen displays. The Source Selectors that operate the HS 300's internal sources, including the DVD player, the tuner and the USB ports, are not programmable. As explained in the Initial Setup section, you may program the TV, Auxiliary and Digital Input Source Selectors to operate any external components you connect to the HS 300. receives codes transmitted by your source component's original remote through this lens. The remote is then capable of storing the new code in the memory for a button you select. See the Installation section for more information.
Program Indicator: This LED lights up or flashes in one of three colors
as the remote is programmed or operated.
System Power Off Button: Press this button to turn off the
HS 300 or another device.
Screen Power On and Off: Press these buttons to turn your video
display on or off.
TV: Selects the source connected to the analog or digital audio input assigned to the TV and switches the remote to operate a television set. Disc: Selects the HS 300's internal disc player as the source and
switches the remote to Disc mode.
Source Selectors: Press one of these buttons to select a source device, which is a section of the HS 300 (DVD player or tuner) or an external component where a playback signal originates, e.g., cable TV, satellite or HDTV tuner. This will also turn on the HS 300 and switch the remote to the codes that operate the source device. TV/Video: This button has no effect on the receiver, but is used to switch video inputs on the TV. SAP: This button toggles the SAP (Secondary Audio Program) feature on and off. Some television programs are broadcast with a second audio track, such as a translation into another language, and this button allows you to access that audio. Mode: This button has no effect on the HS 300, but enables you to
switch the remote to another mode so that it operates another device without selecting it as the source. Each press of the Mode button changes the remote's mode in this order: TV, DISC, RADIO, AUX, D-IN, USB 1 and USB 2, and then back to TV again. The corresponding Source Selector will light to indicate the mode.
Radio: Selects the HS 300's internal tuner as the source and switches the remote to Tuner mode. Additional presses toggle the tuner band between AM and FM. AUX: Selects the source connected to the Auxiliary analog audio inputs
and switches the remote to operate the device.
D-IN: Selects the source connected to the digital audio input assigned
to the D-IN source and switches the remote to operate the device.
USB 1: Selects the device connected to the front-panel USB port (on right side of unit) as the source and switches the remote to operate the device using the HS 300's on-screen menu system. USB 2: Selects the device connected to the rear-panel USB port as the source and switches the remote to operate the device using the HS 300's on-screen menu system.
NOTE: When the remote is switched to USB mode, it does not directly operate the USB device. The device is navigated and controlled indirectly using the HS 300's on-screen menu system. The Mode button allows you to change the remote's mode to control a different device without selecting that device as a source. This is useful if, for example, you wish to adjust your video display screen (TV mode) while watching a DVD (Disc Mode). Any given button may have different functions, depending on the remote's mode. Some buttons are labeled with these functions. For example, the Preset Buttons are labeled for use as Picture Up/Down Buttons when viewing JPEGs on a CD or USB device. See Table A8 in the appendix for listings of the different functions for each type of component.
Presets/Picture Up/Down: When the tuner is the source, these
buttons scroll through the preset stations. When the DVD player or USB is the source these buttons scroll through still images stored on a disc or USB device.
Disc Info: Press this button to display the Disc Information screen,
which contains detailed information about the current disc.
Mute Button: Press this button to mute the HS 300's speaker and
headphones outputs temporarily. To end muting, press this button or adjust the volume. Muting also ends when the system is turned off.
Volume Controls: Press these buttons to raise or lower the volume, which will be shown in decibels (dB) in the Message Display. Subtitle: Press this button while a DVD containing subtitle information
is playing to turn subtitles off or select a subtitle language. This setting will only be in effect for the current disc. NOTE: When you wish to make a recording, if you have programmed the recorder's control codes into the remote, you will need to simultaneously press both the Subtitle button and the Record button to transmit the Record control code.
IR Transmitter Lens: As buttons are pressed on the remote,
infrared codes are emitted through this lens. Make sure it is pointing toward the component being operated. In Learning mode, the remote
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
NOTE: To 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.
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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. chapters. Press the button once to select the starting point ("A"), and a second time to select the end of the passage ("B"). Press the button again to end repeat play.
Pre. Ch: This button has no function with the HS 300. However, for
many televisions pressing this button returns the TV to the previous channel.
Disc Menu: Press this button while a DVD is playing to view the
disc's menu.
Navigation and Enter Buttons: These buttons are used together
to make selections within the on-screen menu system.
Recall: This button has no function with the HS 300. However, for
many televisions pressing this button displays the channel number, time or other information.
Status: When a DVD or VCD is playing, press this button to view the Status Bar, which contains playback mode information. On-Screen Display (OSD): Press this button to activate the
on-screen menu system.
Picture-in-Picture: This button has no function with the HS 300.
However, for many televisions pressing this button activates the picturein-picture function for simultaneous viewing of two channels or inputs.
Playlist: Each press of this button toggles between playback in the disc's original order and play of a previously programmed playlist. Press the Play Button to begin playback. Random: This button turns on or off random play mode, which plays the tracks on a CD in random order. Repeat: Press this button repeatedly to cycle through the repeat
modes available with the current disc. Repeat may also be used with the tracks stored on a device connected to one of the USB ports. This button is not used to access A-B Repeat mode.
Source Video Output: This button selects the S-video, component video or HDMI output to be used when the internal disc player or a device connected to one of the USB ports is the source. Since the HS 300 cannot output S-video and component video simultaneously, the S-video or YUV (for component video) indicator will light in the front-panel display when that video output has been selected. Source Video Format: This button selects the upscaled video
output resolution (480i, 720p, 1080i) when the internal disc player or a device connected to one of the USB ports is the source. The 720p or 1080i indicator will light in the front-panel display to indicate the upscaled resolution.
Angle: When a DVD encoded with multiple camera angles is playing
and when the Angle Icon appears to indicate that the multiple-angle passage has been reached, press this button to cycle through the various available angles. This button is also used to rotate still images. Each press rotates the image 90 degrees.
Aspect Ratio: This button has no effect on the HS 300, but pressing it adjusts the aspect ratio on some video displays. Open/Close: Press this button to open or close the disc drawer. If the HS 300 is in standby mode, pressing this button will turn it on. Learn: The HS 300 remote is capable of "learning" individual IR
codes from the original remote that came with your TV or a device that is connected to the Auxiliary or Digital Audio Inputs. See the Installation section for instructions for learning remote codes. There is also a quick reference for learning remote codes on the back of the remote.
Macros: These buttons may be programmed to execute long
command sequences with a single button press. They are useful for programming the command to turn on or off all of your components, or for accessing specialized functions for a different component than you are currently operating.
Numeric Keys: Use these buttons to enter radio station frequencies when using the tuner, or to select station presets. When a disc is playing, you may directly enter a track or chapter number to skip to that section of the disc. Clear: Press this button to clear a radio station frequency or other
number you have started to enter. This button may also be used to clear the on-screen displays. Press and hold this button for 5 seconds to reset the HS 300 to its factory-default settings.
Transport Controls: These buttons are used to operate the HS 300's internal disc player. Use the controls to skip forward or reverse by track or chapter; to fast-search forward or reverse; and to play, pause or stop the disc. After pressing the Pause button, the skip buttons may be used to step frame-by-frame through a video presentation, and the fast-search buttons may be used for slow-play. Title/Record: When used with the internal disc player, this button allows you to select from the titles stored on the disc, which may include "making of" or other featurettes. If you have connected a recorder to the HS 300, this button may be used to make recordings when it is pressed simultaneously with the Subtitle button. Backlight: Press this button to turn on the backlight to make it easier
to see the buttons in a darkened room. The backlight will remain on for a few seconds after your last button press before going out, or you may turn off the backlight by pressing this button again.
Zoom: When viewing a DVD, VCD or JPEG still image, press this button repeatedly to enlarge the on-screen image by 2x, 3x, 4x or 5x (2x or 3x only for VCDs) before returning to the original size. While enlarged, use the Navigation buttons to explore the image. A-B Repeat: While a disc is playing, the A-B Repeat function allows
you to repeatedly play a passage, which may include several tracks or
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CONNECTIONS
There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the HS 300 to the speakers and video display, and to connect any source devices to the HS 300. To make it easier to keep them all straight, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has established a color-coding standard. Table 1 may be helpful to you as a reference while you set up your system.
Video Connections
Component Composite S-Video
+
Y
Pb
Pr
Figure 1 Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Banana Plugs
Table 1 Connection Color Guide
Audio Connections
Left Front (FL/FR) Center (C) Surround (SL/SR) Subwoofer (SUB) Right
Bare wire cables are installed as follows (see Figure 2):
1. Unscrew the terminal cap until the pass-through hole in the collar is revealed. 2. Insert the bare end of the wire into the hole.
HOW TO USE THE BINDING-POST SPEAKER TERMINAL
COMMENT UTILISERinto place HAUT-PARLEURS DE CONNEXION 3. Screw theCÓMO USAR EL TERMINAL DEDESuntil DE POSTE DE is held snugly. cap back LA BORNE ALTAVOZ the wire SUJECIÓN
Digital Audio Connections
Coaxial Optical Input
Video Connections
Component Composite S-Video Y Pb Pr
1
2
3
Figure 2 Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Bare Wires
HDMITM Connections
HDMI
Always connect colored (+) terminal on AVR to red (+) terminal on speaker; Subwooferand black () to black ().
Types of Connections
This section will briefly review different types of cables and connections that you may use to set up your system.
Speaker Connections
Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the receiver's speaker terminals to each loudspeaker. Speaker cables generally contain two wire conductors, or leads, inside plastic insulation. The two conductors are usually differentiated in some way, by using different colors, or stripes, or even by adding a ridge to the insulation. The differentiation is important because each speaker must be connected to the HS 300's speaker-output terminals using two wires, one positive (+) and one negative (). This is called speaker polarity. It's important to maintain the proper polarity for all speakers in the system. If some speakers have their negative terminals connected to the HS 300's positive terminals, performance can suffer, especially for the low frequencies. Always connect the positive terminal on the loudspeaker, which is colored red, to the positive terminal on the HS 300, which is colored as shown in the Connection Color Guide (Table 1). Similarly, always connect the black negative terminal on the speaker to the black negative terminal on the HS 300. The wires in the speaker system included with your HS 300 Home Theater System are color-coded with bands. The HS 300 uses binding-post speaker terminals that can accept banana plugs or bare-wire cables, should you wish to upgrade your system in the future. Banana plugs are simply plugged into the hole in the middle of the terminal cap. See Figure 1.
The noire () ŕ la noirea specialized type of loudspeaker that is usually et la subwoofer is (). connected in a different way. The subwoofer is used to play only the Conecte siempre el terminal de color (+) en el AVR al terminal rojo (+) en el altavoz; lownegro () al negro (). which require much more power than the other y el frequencies (bass), speaker channels. In order to obtain the best results, the HS 300 includes a powered subwoofer that contains its own amplifier on board. A line-level (nonamplified) connection is made from the HS 300's Subwoofer Output to a corresponding jack on the subwoofer. See Figure 3. Although the subwoofer output looks similar to the analog audio jacks used for the various components, it is filtered and only allows the low frequencies to pass. Don't connect this output to your other devices. Although doing so won't cause any harm, performance will suffer.
Branchez toujours la borne (+) colorée sur AVR ŕ la borne (+) rouge sur le haut-parleur;
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Figure 3 Subwoofer
Subwoofer
Connecting External Source Devices to the HS 300
The HS 300 is designed to process audio input signals. These signals originate in what are known as "source devices," including the internal DVD/CD player, a DVR (digital video recorder) or other recorder, a tape deck, a game console, a cable or satellite television box, a flash drive or an MP3 player. Although the tuner and disc player are built into the HS 300, they also count as sources, even though no external connections are needed, other than the FM and AM antennas. In general, separate connections are required for the audio and video portions of the signal. The types of connections used depend upon what's available on the source device, and for video signals, the capabilities of your video display.
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You are now ready to connect the various components to the HS 300. Before beginning, make sure that all components, including the HS 300, are turned completely off and their power cords are unplugged. Don't plug any of the power cords back in until you have finished making all of your connections. The HS 300 generates heat while it is playing. Select a location that leaves several inches of space on all sides. It is preferable to avoid completely enclosing it inside a cabinet. It is also preferable to stack components on separate shelves rather than directly on top of the HS 300. Some surface finishes are delicate. Try to select a location with a sturdy surface finish.
Step Three Connect the Antennas
Connect the FM and AM antennas to their terminals. Keep in mind that the AM terminals are polarized. Connect the white lead to the AM terminal and the black lead to the GND terminal.
Step One Connect the Speakers
If you have not yet done so, place your speakers in the listening room as described in the Speaker Placement section above. Connect the center, front left, front right, surround left and surround right loudspeakers to the corresponding speaker terminals on the HS 300. Remember to maintain the proper polarity by always connecting the positive and negative terminals on each speaker to the positive and negative terminals on the receiver. Use the Connection Color Guide on page 16 as a reference. See Figure 14.
AM
FM
Figure 16 Antenna Connections
Step Four (Optional) Connect Any External Source Components
Although the HS 300 already contains an FM/AM tuner and DVDAudio/Video player on board, you may have other components you would like to use with your home theater system. The HS 300 can accommodate up to two analog audio, two digital audio and two USB devices. You may connect different devices to the digital and analog audio inputs; they are treated as separate sources. You will notice that the HS 300 has no video inputs. Connect each source's video output directly to your television, but connect its audio output to the HS 300 to benefit from the multichannel surround sound. If you wish to make a recording from the disc player, you will only be able to make an analog recording of copy-protected materials, and you will need to connect the video inputs of your recorder to either the composite or S-video output of the HS 300. When deciding which components to connect to each input, bear in mind that the remote may be programmed to control the device. By default, the Auxiliary input is preprogrammed to operate a VCR or DVR (TiVo), and the digital inputs (D-IN) are preprogrammed to operate a cable or satellite set-top box. Thus, you may want to connect your components accordingly. However, you may reassign the product types when you program the remote, and any compatible component with the correct audio outputs may be connected to any of the sources. Use the worksheets in the Appendix to note which connections you will use for each of your source devices. For each source, select a source input (TV, AUX, D-IN). In Table 2 we recommend connecting certain types of sources to certain source inputs to make it easier to program and use the remote control. Decide which audio connections you will use. If your source has them, use either the coaxial digital or the optical digital audio connection.
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FR
FL
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Figure 14 Speaker Connections
Step Two Connect the Subwoofer
Connect the Subwoofer Output on the HS 300 to the line-level input on your subwoofer. Use the 1/8-inch mini-plug cable packed with the
speaker system to connect the Subwoofer Trigger on the HS 300 to the External Trigger Input on the subwoofer. See Figure 16. The trigger will automatically turn on the subwoofer when the HS 300 is turned on. Consult the owner's guide for the subwoofer for additional information.
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Figure 16 Subwoofer Connection
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Table 2 Recommended Source Component Connections
Device Type VCR, DVR, PVR, TiVo® or other audio/video recorder CDR, MiniDisc, cassette TV, cable TV, satellite, HDTV or other device that delivers television programs HS 300 Source Input · AUX · D-IN · AUX · D-IN · TV · D-IN Audio Connections · Analog inputs and outputs · Coaxial input and output · Analog inputs and outputs · Coaxial input and output · Analog inputs or · Coaxial or Optical input · Coaxial or Optical input · Side input at front of unit · Rear-panel input Included in single USB connection Not required for television set; connect other device's video output directly to video display Video Connections · Connect recorder's video output directly to video display · For recording, use S-video or composite video output Not required
Digital camera*, flash · USB 1 drive, hard disc drive or · USB 2 other USB device**
* The HS 300 is only compatible with cameras that output files in the JPEG format. ** The HS 300 is only compatible with video files in the MPEG 2 and AVI formats. Do not connect a PC or other "host" USB device to the HS 300's USB ports.
Audio/Video Recorder
Select either the analog or digital audio connections for your recorder. Each connection is treated as a separate source by the HS 300. If you are using analog audio, connect the analog audio outputs on your recorder to the AUX analog audio inputs on the HS 300, and the AUX analog audio outputs to the analog audio inputs on your recorder. See Figure 17.
TV, Cable, Satellite, HDTV
Select either the analog or coaxial or optical digital audio connection for your device. You may select either for the TV source. If you are using analog audio, connect the analog audio outputs on your TV or set-top box to the TV analog audio inputs on the HS 300. See Figure 19.
Figure 19 TV Analog Audio Inputs Figure 17 AUX Analog Audio Inputs and Outputs
If you are using the digital audio connections, you will need to use the D-IN coaxial input and output, as there is no optical audio output on the HS 300. See Figure 18.
If you are using digital audio, your TV or set-top box must have a compatible digital audio output, which should be connected to either the Coaxial or Optical Input on the HS 300. See Figure 20. The set-top box should be selected as the D-IN source.
Figure 20 Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Inputs Figure 18 D-IN Coaxial Digital Audio Input and Output
When connecting a recorder, be careful to always connect one device's input to the other device's output. If you would like to record video from the HS 300's internal disc player or a USB device, connect the recorder's S- or composite video input to either the S- or composite video output on the HS 300. When recording from the S-video output, select the S-video output in the Video Setup Menu, as component and S-video outputs are not available simultaneously. Connect one video output on the recorder directly to your video display or television.
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When you select TV as your source input, you may select between the analog audio (line) or either digital audio input. If you are using a cable or satellite set-top box to receive television broadcasts, connect one of its video outputs directly to your video display.
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Digital Camera, Flash Drive, Hard Disc Drive
The HS 300 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 300's USB ports. The USB 1 port is located on the right side of the HS 300, near the front panel. See Figure 21.
Figure 24 AC Input for Power Cord
AC Input, and plug the other end of the cord into a working, unswitched AC outlet. See Figure 24. If you are using any external components with the HS 300 system, you may plug those into AC power at this time.
Step Seven Insert Batteries in Remote
Figure 21 USB 1 Port
The HS 300 remote control uses three AAA batteries (included). To remove the battery cover located on the back of the remote, firmly press the ridged depression and slide the cover towards the top of the remote. Insert the batteries as shown in Figure 25, making sure to observe the correct polarity.
The USB 2 port is located on the rear panel. See Figure 22.
Figure 22 USB 2 Port
You may connect any USB device, such as a digital camera, flash drive or hard disc drive to either USB port. The HS 300 will automatically recognize any of the following types of files stored on the device: MP3 or WMA audio; MPEG 2 or uncompressed AVI video; JPEG still image. You may navigate the files using the HS 300's on-screen menu system, as explained in the Operation section. NOTES: · The HS 300 is not compatible with digital cameras that do not produce images in the JPEG file format. · There is no special procedure for installing or removing USB devices; simply plug in or remove the device at any time.
Figure 25 Remote Battery Compartment
Step Five Connect Video Display
Only video connections should be made between the receiver and your video display (TV), unless your TV is the source for your television programming (see above). Determine what types of video your display is capable of handling. Remember that HDMI is preferred, followed by component video S-video and then composite video. Select the best type of video your display is capable of handling, and connect only one of the HS 300's video outputs to your display. See Figure 23.
When using the remote, remember to point the lens toward the front panel of the HS 300. Make sure no objects, such as furniture, are blocking the remote's path to the receiver. Bright lights, fluorescent lights and plasma video displays may interfere with the remote's functioning. The remote has a range of about 20 feet, depending on the lighting conditions. It may be used at an angle of up to 30 degrees to either side of the HS 300. If the remote seems to operate intermittently, or if pressing a button on the remote does not cause one of the source selectors to light up, then make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly, or replace all three batteries with fresh ones.
Step Eight Program Sources Into the Remote
The HS 300 remote is capable of controlling not only the HS 300, but it may also be programmed to control many brands and models of VCRs, cable boxes, satellite receivers, cassette decks and TVs. It may help to think of the remote as a book with pages. Each page represents the button functions for a different device. In order to access the functions for a particular device, you first need to turn to that page. This is done by pressing the Source Selector buttons to access the codes for the devices programmed into the remote. There is no "page" specifically set aside for the HS 300's system functions. Instead, the volume and audio controls are always active, and the functions for the internal disc player and tuner are active when those sources are selected.
Figure 23 Video Outputs
Step Six Plug In AC Power
Having made all of your wiring connections, it is now time to power up the HS 300. The HS 300 comes with a detachable power cord, which enables you to pre-install all wiring before final installation of the HS 300. Connect the female end of the power cord to the HS 300's
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At the factory, the codes to operate the HS 300 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 Tables A9A13 of the Appendix, look up the product type (e.g., TV, cable TV box) and the brand name of your source. The number(s) listed are potential candidates for the correct code set for your particular device. 2. Turn on your source device. 3. By default, the AUX Source Selector is assigned device type VCR/Tivo, and the D-IN Source Selector is assigned device type CBL/SAT. However, you may reassign the device type of either Source Selector. To program the device type for the AUX or D-IN Source Selector: a) Press and hold the Source Selector for at least three seconds until the Program Indicator LED flashes in green. The Source Selector button will also light up in red, and will then flash once, twice or three times to indicate the current device assignment (refer to Table 3). b) To change the device assignment, within five seconds hold down the Mode button on the remote while pressing the Numeric Key corresponding to the desired device type. c) Release and press the Source Selector button to record the entry.
Figure 26 Source Selectors
5. Enter a three-digit code from Step 1 above. a) If the device turns off, then press the Source Selector again to accept the code, and it will flash. The remote will exit Program mode. b) If the device does not turn off, try entering another code. If you run out of codes, you may search through all of the codes in the remote's library for that product type by pressing the / or ¤ button repeatedly until the device turns off. When the device turns off, enter the code by pressing the Source Selector, which will flash. The remote then exits Program mode. NOTE: When you have entered a valid three-digit product code, the Program Indicator LED will flash in green. However, if you enter an invalid product code, the Program Indicator LED will flash in red. You may then enter another code. 6. Once you have accepted a code, it's a good idea to try using some other functions to control the device. Sometimes manufacturers use the same Power code for several different models, while other codes will vary. You may wish to repeat this process until you've programmed a satisfactory code set that operates most of the functions you frequently use. You will be able to program individual codes into the buttons on the HS 300 remote by "learning" them from the original component's remote as explained in Step 8 below. 7. You may find out which code number you have programmed by pressing and holding the Source Selector and Mute Button simultaneously to enter Program mode. Then press the Enter Button, and the Program Indicator LED will flash in green in the code sequence. One flash represents "1", two blinks for "2", and so forth. A series of many fast flashes represents "0". Record the codes programmed for each device in Table 4.
Table 3 Device Types for AUX and D-IN Source Selectors
Device Type Tape VCR/TiVo CBL/SAT Indicated by Flashes One Two Three Numeric Key to Select 1 2 3 0
Default (VCR/TiVo for Ten (or many fast flashes) AUX; CBL/SAT for D-IN)
NOTE: The TV Source Selector is programmable, but its device type may not be changed. Since the Disc and Radio Source Selectors control the HS 300 itself, they are not programmable. USB devices are also controlled using the HS 300's menu system, and these Source Selectors are also not programmable. 4. To program a particular product into the TV, AUX or D-IN Source Selector, press and hold the Source Selector and the Mute Button simultaneously until the Program Indicator flashes in amber, then release. See Figure 26.
Table 4 Remote Control Codes
Source Input AUX D-IN TV Product Type Remote Control Code
TV
8. After you have programmed a code set to operate a device, test the functions to see which ones may be missing or not operating correctly. You may "learn" individual key codes if you have the device's original remote control by following this procedure:
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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 300 remote's transmitter also serves as an IR receiver during the learning process. If you are unable to locate a code set that correctly operates your source device, you may still connect the source to the HS 300 and operate it using the device's original remote control. Alternatively, you may wish to consider purchasing Harman Kardon's optional TC 30 activity-based remote, which is programmed by accessing a large database of product codes on the Internet. The TC 30 is also capable of "learning" codes from your device's original remote. Most of the button labels on the remote describe the button's function when used to control the HS 300. However, the button may perform a very different function when used to control another device. Refer to the Remote Control Function List, Table A9 in the Appendix, for a list of each button's functions with the various product types. If you wish, you may program Macros, which are preprogrammed code sequences that execute many code commands with a single button press. You may also program "punch-through" codes, which allow the remote to operate the volume, channel or transport controls of another device without having to switch the remote to the mode for that device. See pages 55 through 56 for instructions on these advanced programming functions. If you make a mistake in programming your remote and you wish to completely reset it to its factory defaults, follow this procedure: 1. Simultaneously press any Source Selector and the "0" Numeric Key until the Program Indicator LED flashes in amber, and release. 2. Enter the numeric code "333". 3. The Program Indicator LED will light steadily in green, indicating that it is resetting the remote. Do not press any buttons while the LED is lit green. When it goes dark, the remote has been completely reset.
Figure 27 HS 300 and Original Remote Head-to-Head
b) Place the HS 300 remote in Learning mode by simultaneously pressing and holding the Source Selector you wish to learn a code for and the Learn buttons until the Program Indicator flashes in amber, then release. See Figure 28.
Step Nine Turn On the HS 300
Figure 28 Learning Remote Commands
c) Press and hold the button on the HS 300 remote you wish to program with the new code until the Program Indicator remains steadily lit in amber, then release it. d) Press and hold the button on the device's original remote whose code you wish to "learn" until the Program Indicator flashes in green, then release it. e) You may program additional buttons by repeating steps c) and d). To exit Learning mode, press the Learn button once. If you prefer, you may wait for the remote to "time out" and exit Learning mode on its own, but this will take about thirty seconds. NOTE: The following buttons on the remote are not programmable, and are not subject to learning new codes: System Off, all of the Source Selectors, Mode, Subtitle, Audio, Status, Source Video Output, Source Video Format, Learn and Light. If you learn a code into a Macro key, you will not be able to program a Macro into that key, as the learned code will take priority.
Plugging the HS 300 into AC power places it in Standby mode, which is indicated by the Power Indicator (surrounding the Standby/On Switch) turning amber. There are several ways in which the HS 300 may be turned on from Standby mode. a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the top panel. See Figure 29.
Figure 29 Standby/On Switch on Top Panel
b) Press the Open/Close Button on the top panel. See Figure 30.
Figure 30 Open/Close Button
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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 300 will select that source. See Figure 31.
Figure 31 Source Selectors
NOTE: Any time you press one of the Input Selectors on the remote (i.e., TV, DISC, RADIO, AUX, D-IN, USB 1 or USB 2), the remote will switch modes so that it will transmit the codes programmed to operate that device.
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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 300, you should see the HS 300's splash screen. The last-used source will be selected. If it was the Disc Player, the HS 300 will determine whether a disc is loaded and, if so, begin play. If not, the splash screen will remain. For other sources the corresponding screen will be displayed. Most of the screen contains the various configuration settings, with the current setting displayed to the right. Use the Navigation buttons to highlight a setting. See Figure 34.
Using the On-Screen Menu System
The HS 300 uses two types of menu screens: Setup menus and Source menus.
Figure 34 Selecting a Setting
Press the Setup Menu button on the remote to display the System Setup menu. See Figures 32 and 33.
Press the Enter Button to make changes to the setting. The screen's appearance will change to alert you that you are affecting the system configuration. The selected setting line will remain fully lit, and the setting itself will change from a button to plain text with arrows on both sides. The remaining setting lines on the screen will dim. On the options line at the bottom of the screen, the current setting will be highlighted as a button. Use the buttons to scroll through the options list. As various options are highlighted at the bottom of the screen, the new setting will appear on the setting line. See Figure 35.
Figure 32 Setup Menu Button
Figure 35 Choosing a New Option for a Setting
Press the Enter Button when the desired setting is highlighted, and use the //¤ buttons to select another setting line.
Figure 33 System Setup Menu Screen
All of the HS 300's menu screens follow the same basic format. The top line is the Main Menu line. The first six selections correspond to the source inputs. Selecting one of these menus also selects that source. The last item is the Setup menu that is used to configure the HS 300's system settings. The HS 300 displays instructions at the bottom of the screen to guide you in making your selections. When adjusting a setting, available options will appear below the instructions line. On the left side of the screen are navigation icons that may be used to access the submenus or display information. Use the Navigation buttons on the remote to highlight an icon, and press the Enter button to select or deselect it. When the icon is selected, it will look like a button that has been pressed in. When it is deselected, it looks like a button in the out position.
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When you have made all desired adjustments to the current submenu, use the Navigation buttons to highlight the icon for the next submenu, and press the Enter Button to switch to that submenu. When you have finished adjusting all settings, press the OSD button (but not the Setup Menu button) to clear the menu from the display. See Figure 32.
Step One System Setup
In this step you will configure some basic system settings using the System Setup submenu. Press the Setup Menu button and the Enter button as explained above to access the settings in this submenu. Your screen should look similar to the one shown in Figure 33. DISPLAY LANGUAGE: This setting selects the language that will be used for the HS 300's OSD menus and other system messages. The default is English, but you may select French, Spanish, German or Italian.
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PREFERRED SUBTITLE LANGUAGE: This setting selects the language used for the display of subtitles. The default setting is OFF, to play discs without subtitles. To 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 options list, you may select a preferred language by first pressing the Buttons so that UNKNOWN or OTHER is highlighted in the options list. Press the Enter Button, and you will be prompted to enter a four-digit language code. See Figure 34. Select the code for the desired language from the list in Table A14 in the Appendix, and use the Numeric Keys to enter the code, then press the Enter Button. STATUS BAR TIME-OUT: This setting selects the timeout interval for the on-screen Status Bar that appears at the top of your video screen when the Status Button is pressed while a disc is playing. During DVD playback, the status bar shows the current title and chapter, playback mode, the elapsed or remaining time in the current chapter or title, a setting to adjust the time display, and a temperature bar for the time display. You may program the status bar to remain on screen for either five or 20 seconds after the Status Button is pressed. When OFF is selected, the timeout is disabled, and the status bar will remain on the screen until the Status Button or Clear Button is pressed. We strongly recommend programming the Status Bar to disappear on its own to avoid burning its image into a plasma or CRT display. PARENTAL CONTROL: The HS 300's password system allows you to restrict viewing of certain materials that may not be suitable for younger members of the household by requiring the viewer to enter a password to view those materials. The system is based on rating information encoded in some DVDs that classifies materials into eight levels, roughly corresponding to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) voluntary ratings system: Level 1G: Corresponds to the MPAA's "G" (General Audiences) rating, and is considered suitable for all viewers. Level 2: Intermediate level between the "PG" and "G" ratings. Level 3PG: Corresponds to the MPAA's "PG" (Parental Guidance) rating. Level 4PG13: Corresponds to the MPAA's "PG-13" (Parental Guidance and 13 years old) rating. Level 5: Intermediate level between the "R" and "PG-13" ratings. Level 6PG-R: Corresponds to the MPAA's "R" (Restricted) rating. Level 7NC17: Corresponds to the MPAA's "NC-17" (17 years and older) rating. Level 8Adult: All DVDs, including adult materials, can be played. Off: Any DVD may be viewed without entering the password. The HS 300 is shipped from the factory with the parental control system unlocked (no password is required to view any DVD), and with the password set to the four-digit code "8888." To activate the system, highlight the Parental Control Setting on the SYSTEM SETUP submenu, and press the Enter Button. You will be prompted to enter the four-digit password. See Figure 37.
Figure 36 Entering a Code for a Subtitle Language
This procedure selects a preferred subtitle language, but it will only be available when the disc being played contains that language. The list of subtitles available on any given disc is always shown on the disc jacket, usually at the bottom of the back cover. The subtitles may also be switched on or off, or a new language selected during playback using the Subtitle Button. If you have selected a subtitle language and subtitles do not appear on screen, press the Subtitle Button to display the Subtitle banner. Press the Enter button to display the subtitle language options available on the disc. Use the Buttons to select the desired option, and press the Enter button. Then use the buttons to navigate to the Done button, and press Enter to clear the banner from the screen. If subtitles still do not appear, press the Disc Menu Button to make sure that subtitling has been selected in the disc's menu system. See Figure 32. NOTE: Due to the variations in how DVD discs are authored, the subtitle languages displayed by the HS 300 may not accurately reflect the actual languages available on the disc. It is recommended that subtitles be selected using the disc's menu. PANEL TIME-OUT: This setting allows you to select the length of time the Front-Panel Display remains lit during disc playback (as some people find the front-panel display distracting while a movie is playing). You may program the HS 300 to refresh the front-panel display only when a button is pressed on the remote or front panel, and to turn the display off again after either five or 20 seconds. When the display is off, the blue Power Indicator will remain lit to remind you that the unit is turned on. When the Panel Time-Out setting is set to "Off," the display remains lit at all times.
Figure 37 Parental Control
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If you have entered the password correctly, the ratings levels will be displayed on the options line. See Figure 38. DISC RECOGNITION: The setting for the Disc Recognition feature, when turned on, allows you to stop a DVD-Video disc, remove it from the player, play another disc, and then resume playback of the original disc at a later time from the point at which you paused. When a previously played disc is reinserted in the HS 300, you will be presented with an on-screen status message asking whether you wish to start playback from the beginning of the disc or resume at the point where you left off. Even when the setting is activated, you must press the Stop Button either once (Resume mode) or twice (Stop mode), but not the Pause Button. The unit may be turned off between discs. The HS 300 can store the information for up to 100 DVDs at a time. PBC SUPPORT: This setting controls the activation of PBC (Play Back Control) Support for VCD discs. If you plan to play VCD discs, which are a CD-ROM-based format that predates DVD, we recommend that the setting be turned ON. However, with PBC enabled, the Repeat Track, Repeat Disc and Random functions may not be available for VCDs. NOTE: The PBC indicator will light in the front-panel display any time a VCD encoded with playback control is loaded, regardless of whether the PBC Support setting has been activated. SCREEN SAVER: The HS 300 offers a Screen Saver option to protect your TV or video display from damage that may occur if the player is left turned on with the same still image for a period of time, as there is a possibility that the image may be "burned" into some display devices. This is particularly important for plasma displays and some CRT devices. Set Screen Saver to ON so that the HS 300 will run the screen saver when no action has been detected for two minutes. Press a desired command key on the front panel or remote to "wake" the HS 300 and resume normal operation. IMPORTANT NOTE: If the screen cursor is left either on the Main title line (without selecting a source or the Setup menus) or on one of the navigation icons on the left side of the screen, the screen saver will not be activated. Moreover, some discs, such as DVD-Audio discs and JPEG discs, can leave a still image displayed indefinitely. Use caution in both of these situations to avoid causing burn-in on your video display. SHOW ANGLE ICON: Some DVDs are programmed with multiple-angle capability, allowing you to view the same scene from a different camera angle. Normally, the angle icon will be displayed on screen at the beginning of those sections of the disc to inform you that you may press the Angle Button to change to a different view. The front-panel Angle indicator will remain lit for the duration of the sequence containing multiple camera angles. If you find the appearance of the icon on-screen distracting, select the Show Angle Icon setting in the System submenu, and set it to OFF. NOTE: When the on-screen angle icon is disabled, the frontpanel Angle indicator will also be disabled.
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 Additio