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Harman Kardon Digital Lounge 532, 540, 546

OWNER’S MANUAL

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Safety Information

Installation Location, Cleaning, Unpacking

Terminology

Features

Front Panel Controls

Front Panel Display

Rear Panel Connections TV

Remote Control

Second Remote Control

Basic Information

About This Manual

Regional Coding

Installation and Connections

Equipment 

Optional Set Top Box or Cable Box Connections

Connection a PC

Optional Audio Connections

Speaker Placement

Screen Placement

Connecting AC Power

First Turn On

Automatic Channel Search

Basic Playback

Disc Playback Features

Skipping tracks or titles/chapters

Fast Motion Playback/Fast Search

Freeze Frame and Frame Advance (with DVD only)

Slow Motion Playback (with DVD only)

About DivX Movie Files

Surround Mode

System Defaults

General Functionality of the User Interface

Setup Menu for Screen

TV Setup

HDMI Setup

DVI Setup

Component, S-Video, Composite, Scart 1 and 
Scart 2 Setup

General Setup

Setup Menu for DVD Receiver

System Settings

Display Language

Preferred Subtitle Language

Panel Time-Out

Status Bar Time-Out

Parental Control

Disc Recognition

PBC Support

Screen Saver

Show Angle Icon

Audio Settings

Preferred Audio Language

Dynamic Range

Delay Unit

Tone Control

Bass Level

Treble Level

DVD Sound Mode

Audio Adjustment

Delay

Output Level Adjustment

Video Settings

Aspect Ratio

TV Standard

Scan Type

Video Output

Scart Output

Video Mode

Video Resolution

Video Adjustment

DivX Video On Demand

Typographical Conventions
In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel
connections, certain conventions have been used.

EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel 
connection jack

EXAMPLE

– (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel information display

 –  (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control
0 –  (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection
0 – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the main remote control
A –  (letter in a square) indicates an indicator on the front panel display
A –  (letter in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection on the TV
A – (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the small remote control

Test Screen

TV Picture Adjustment with Test Screen

Using the Status Bar Menu

On Screen Display Menus

Disc Player Menu

Information Displays

Programmed Play

Rearranging the station list

Selecting presets

Removing presets

RDS Station ID

Surround Mode for Tuner

TV Menu

AUX Menu

Digital Menu

Surround Mode Chart

USB Menu

TV Functions

Changing Channels

Picture in Picture PIP Function

Aspect Ratio

Teletext

Languages Codes

Troubleshooting

Glossary

Specifications

We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc.

2, route de Tours
72500 Château-du-Loir,
FRANCE

declare in own responsibility, that the product described
in this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical
standards:

EN 55013:2001 + A1:2003

EN 55020:2002 + A1:2003

EN 61000-3-2:2000

EN 61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001

EN 60065:2002

Jurjen Amsterdam

Harman Consumer Group, Inc.

03/06

The appearance of the text or cursor for your receiver’s on-screen menus may vary slightly from 
the illustrations in this manual. Whether the text appears in all uppercase or upper- and lowercase
characters, performance and operation remain the same.

INTRODUCTION  3

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! 
With the purchase of a Harman Kardon Digital
Lounge system you are about to begin many
years of listening enjoyment.

Designed to provide all the excitement and detail
of movie soundtracks, every nuance of musical
selections and crystal clear video playback, the
Digital Lounge system is truly a complete
audio/video system for the new millennium.

The Digital Lounge system 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 con-
trols will enable you to take advantage of all the
power the Digital Lounge system is able to deliv-
er.

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 Digital Lounge system is among the most
complete and versatile home cinema systems.
It incorporates a range of carefully designed,
sophisticated integrated system components that
combine an Audio Video Controller, DVD Audio
player, a flat panel TV, 5.1 loudspeaker system
and floor stands.

Harman Kardon Digital Lounge system offers our
well-known audio and video performance and
ease of use, together with complete control via
one dedicated system remote control.

In addition to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for
digital sources, the Dolby Pro Logic II mode 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 Digital Lounge system is equipped
with the latest in design techniques, including a
High Definition Multimedia Interface delivering
the finest quality digital video transmitted over
one single cable from the Harman Kardon Digital
Lounge receiver/DVD-Audio player to the
Harman Kardon Digital Lounge display. The one-
way HDMI connection will allow you to watch
your blockbuster movies in a high resolution up
to 720p or 1080i. A DVI input to connect a PC is
available too.

The 32", 40" and 46" displays are all HD Ready
and fully compliant with future HD signals, ready
to bring the latest technology for clearer and
sharper pictures into your home.

Along with conventional Video and CD audio
discs, the Digital Lounge system is also
compatible with MP3, CD-R and CD-RW as well
as DivX

®

and VCD discs.

As portable USB devices increase in popularity,
Harman Kardon's Digital Lounge system 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.

For total user convenience, Harman Kardon
Digital Lounge offers a system remote control,
ready to operate the screen, the DVD player and
the receiver. Besides the standard full function
remote control used for initial setup and system
calibration, Harman Kardon offers a second and
smaller remote control. By limiting the buttons
on this remote control to those that will be used
during every day use, system control becomes
extremely easy and pleasant.

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.

■ Plays a Wide Range of Video and Audio

■ DVD-Audio Playback for Richer Detail,

■ HDMI One-wire Digital Video Connection

■ Extensive Speaker Setup Options with,

■ High-Quality Video Playback 10-Bit

■ Independent Picture Calibrations for

■ Advanced Analog Signal Conversion

■ Automatic TV Channel Search
■ HD Ready with HDMI and DVI Inputs;

■ High-bandwidth Digital Content

■ Integrated Multi Standard TV tuner with

■ Easy-to-Use On-Screen Navigation

■ Playback of MP3 and Windows

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
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.

4 INTRODUCTION

■ Simultaneous Playback of MP3 and

■ Side- and rear-panel USB On-The-Go

■ Extensive Programming Capability for

■ Parental Lock Controls Prevent

■ Playback of DivX compressed video files
■ Multiple Options for Language,

■ Multiple-Angle Capabilities With

■ Ergonomically Designed Remote

■ Multiple digital inputs and outputs
■ Multiple Analog Inputs and Outputs
■ High Definition On-screen menu and

■ Subwoofer Trigger to Control

IMPORTANT NOTES:
This manual describes the working of your
complete Harman Kardon Digital Lounge system,
and replaces the individual manuals found in
some of the components of your system.

Only use the Digital Lounge system 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. A description of all the optional settings
and instructions for changing them are found in
the second half of the manual.

This system was designed to provide you with
many years of reliable operation with a minimum
of care and maintenance. Every component in
your system was in perfect working condition
when it left our factory. If you experience any
problems with the set-up or operation of this
system, please review the Troubleshooting Guide
at the end of this manual before you contact
your authorized Harman Kardon dealer.

Verify Line Voltage Before Use
Your Digital Lounge system has been designed
for use with 220-240-Volt AC current.
Connection to a line voltage other than that for
which it is intended can create a safety and fire
hazard and may damage the system.

If you have any questions about the voltage
requirements for your specific model, or about
the line voltage in your area, contact your dealer
before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.

Do Not Use Extension Cords
To avoid safety hazards, use only the power
cords attached to your system components. We
do not recommend that extension cords be used
with this product. As with all electrical devices,
do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or
place heavy objects on them. Damaged power
cords should be replaced immediately by an
authorized service depot with a cord meeting
factory specifications.

Handle the AC Power Cord Gently
When disconnecting the power cord from an AC
outlet, always pull the plug, never pull the cord.
If you do not intend to use the system for any
considerable length of time, disconnect the plug
from the AC outlet.

Do Not Open the Cabinet
There are no user-serviceable components inside
the system components. Opening the cabinets or
rear panels may present a shock hazard, and any
modification to the system components will void
your guarantee. If water or any metal object
such as a paper clip, wire or a staple accidentally
falls inside the system components, disconnect
them from the AC power source immediately,
and consult an authorized service station.