Harman Kardon HS 250 (serv.man4) Service Manual ▷ View online
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Front Panel Controls
Main Information Display
1 Power On/Off (Standby)
2 Eject
1 Power On/Off (Standby)
2 Eject
3 USB On-The-Go Input
4 Headphone Jack
5 Volume Control
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.
delivers messages and status indications to help
you operate the HS 250 Controller.
1 Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button
once to turn the HS 250 Controller on, press it
again to put the unit in the Standby mode.
Note that when the HS 250 Controller is
switched on, the Power Indicator around the
button turns white.
once to turn the HS 250 Controller on, press it
again to put the unit in the Standby mode.
Note that when the HS 250 Controller is
switched on, the Power Indicator around the
button turns white.
2 Eject: Press this button to release a disc
from the loader.
from the loader.
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. The
USB inputs are designed to power a single USB
device at a time. If additional hard disks are
connected through a hub it is necessary that
additional external power supplies are used to
power the hub and hard disks.
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. The
USB inputs are designed to power a single USB
device at a time. If additional hard disks are
connected through a hub it is necessary that
additional external power supplies are used to
power the hub and hard disks.
4 Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to
listen to the system's output through a pair of
headphones. Be certain that the headphones
have a standard 3.5 mm stereo phone plug.
Note that the main room speakers will
automatically be turned off when the
headphone jack is in use.
listen to the system's output through a pair of
headphones. Be certain that the headphones
have a standard 3.5 mm stereo phone plug.
Note that the main room speakers will
automatically be turned off when the
headphone jack is in use.
5 Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise
to increase the volume, counterclockwise to
decrease the volume. If the system is muted,
adjusting volume control will automatically
release the unit from the silenced condition.
to increase the volume, counterclockwise to
decrease the volume. If the system is muted,
adjusting volume control will automatically
release the unit from the silenced condition.
6 Slot loader: Gently insert a CD or DVD into
this slot, with the printed side of the disc facing
up. Note there is no drawer. Press the Eject
Button
this slot, with the printed side of the disc facing
up. Note there is no drawer. Press the Eject
Button
2 to release the disc.
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Front Panel Display
DISC DMP VCDVD
FM TV
PBC
TITLE PROG. TRACK CHAP. RAND. HOUR A-B MIN TEST SEC 720P
REPEAT 1 ALL S-VIDEO RGB YUV P.SCAN HDMISD 1080i
A Disc Type Indicators
B Playback-Mode Indicators
C Progressive Scan Indicator
D Parental Lock Indicator
E Time Indicators
F Video Format Indicators
G Source Indicators
H Repeat Indicators
I VCD Playback Control Indicator
J Random Indicator
K A-B Repeat Indicator
L Program Indicator
M Angle Indicator
N Title Indicators
O Chapter/Track Number Indicators
P Video Output Indicators
A Disc Type Indicators: The CD or DVD
indicator will illuminate to show the type of disc
currently being played.
indicator will illuminate to show the type of disc
currently being played.
B Playback-Mode Indicators: These
indicators light to show the current playback
mode:
indicators light to show the current playback
mode:
N
Lights when a disc is playing in the normal
mode
H
Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search
Forward mode. The on-screen banner display
indicates the selected speed (2x, 8x, 16x, 100x).
indicates the selected speed (2x, 8x, 16x, 100x).
1
Lights when the disc is paused.
G
Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search
Reverse mode. The on-screen banner display
indicates the selected speed (2x, 8x, 16x, 100x).
indicates the selected speed (2x, 8x, 16x, 100x).
C Progressive Scan Indicator: This indicator
lights when the unit sends out a progressive
scan signal.
lights when the unit sends out a progressive
scan signal.
D Parental Lock Indicator: This indicator
lights when the parental-lock system is engaged
in order to prevent anyone from changing the
rating level without a code.
lights when the parental-lock system is engaged
in order to prevent anyone from changing the
rating level without a code.
E Time Indicators: These positions in the
indicator will show the running time of a DVD in
play. When a CD is playing, these indicators will
show the current track time, time remaining in
the current track, or the total remaining time on
the disc. When an iPod is playing, the display
will show the elapsed and remaining time on the
top line. The bottom line will scroll information
about the song, title, album and artist.
indicator will show the running time of a DVD in
play. When a CD is playing, these indicators will
show the current track time, time remaining in
the current track, or the total remaining time on
the disc. When an iPod is playing, the display
will show the elapsed and remaining time on the
top line. The bottom line will scroll information
about the song, title, album and artist.
NOTE: The Indicators
NOE will also display
text messages about the DVD’s status, including
Reading
when a disc is loading,
STANDBY
when the unit is turned off, and
Disc Error
when a disc not compatible
with the DVD is put into the play position.
F Video Format Indicators: These indicators
will represent the video format currently playing.
will represent the video format currently playing.
G Source Indicators: These indicators will
light to show which source is currently selected.
light to show which source is currently selected.
H Repeat Indicators: These indicators light
when any of the Repeat functions are in use.
when any of the Repeat functions are in use.
I VCD Playback Control Indicator: This
indicator lights when the playback control
function is turned on with VCDs.
indicator lights when the playback control
function is turned on with VCDs.
J Random Indicator: This indicator lights
when the unit is in the Random Play mode.
when the unit is in the Random Play mode.
K A-B Repeat Indicator: This indicator lights
when a specific passage for repeat playback has
been selected.
when a specific passage for repeat playback has
been selected.
L Program Indicator: This indicator lights
when the programming functions are in use.
when the programming functions are in use.
M Angle Indicator: This indicator blinks when
alternative viewing angles are available on the
DVD currently playing.
alternative viewing angles are available on the
DVD currently playing.
N Title Indicators: These two positions in the
display will show the current title number when
a DVD disc is playing.
display will show the current title number when
a DVD disc is playing.
O Chapter/Track Number Indicators: When
a DVD disc is playing, these two positions in the
display will show the current chapter. When a
CD disc is playing they will show the current
track number.
a DVD disc is playing, these two positions in the
display will show the current chapter. When a
CD disc is playing they will show the current
track number.
P Video Output Indicators: These indicators
will represent the active video output.
will represent the active video output.
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Rear Panel Connections
3
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2
4
5
7
E
8
A
B
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F
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9
D
C
J
0 Composite Video Output
1 S-Video Output
2 Component Video Outputs
3 Scart TV Output
4 AC Power Cord
5 FM Antenna
6 Audio In
1 S-Video Output
2 Component Video Outputs
3 Scart TV Output
4 AC Power Cord
5 FM Antenna
6 Audio In
7 Subwoofer Output
8 Coaxial Digital Input
9 Optical Digital Input
A Analog Audio Outputs
B Front Speaker Outputs
C Remote IR Input
D TV Audio In
8 Coaxial Digital Input
9 Optical Digital Input
A Analog Audio Outputs
B Front Speaker Outputs
C Remote IR Input
D TV Audio In
E Coaxial Digital Output
F Subwoofer Trigger Output
G USB On-The-Go Input
H HDMI Output
I Remote IR Output
J
F Subwoofer Trigger Output
G USB On-The-Go Input
H HDMI Output
I Remote IR Output
J
DMP Connector
0 Composite Video Output: Connect this
jack to the video input on a television or video
projector.
jack to the video input on a television or video
projector.
1 S-Video Output: Connect this jack to the
S-Video input on a television or video projector.
S-Video input on a television or video projector.
2 Component Video Outputs: These out-
puts carry the component video signals for
connection to display monitors with component
video inputs. For standard analog TV's or
projectors with inputs marked Y/Pr/Pb or
Y/Cr/Cb, connect these outputs to the correspon-
ding inputs. If you have a high-definition televi-
sion or projector that is compatible with high
scan rate progressive video, connect these jacks
to the “HD Component” inputs. Note that if you
are using a progressive scan display device, then
”Progressive” must be selected in the Video Set-
up Menu in order to take advantage of the
progressive scan circuitry. See page 20 for more
information on progressive scan video.
puts carry the component video signals for
connection to display monitors with component
video inputs. For standard analog TV's or
projectors with inputs marked Y/Pr/Pb or
Y/Cr/Cb, connect these outputs to the correspon-
ding inputs. If you have a high-definition televi-
sion or projector that is compatible with high
scan rate progressive video, connect these jacks
to the “HD Component” inputs. Note that if you
are using a progressive scan display device, then
”Progressive” must be selected in the Video Set-
up Menu in order to take advantage of the
progressive scan circuitry. See page 20 for more
information on progressive scan video.
IMPORTANT: These jacks should NOT be con-
nected to standard composite video inputs.
nected to standard composite video inputs.
3 SCART OUT (TV): If your TV has a SCART
socket, you can connect a SCART cable to your
TV and to your DVD Player for improved video
quality. The SCART cable carries both audio and
video. You can select Composite Video or RGB
video for that SCART connector’s video output
signal.
socket, you can connect a SCART cable to your
TV and to your DVD Player for improved video
quality. The SCART cable carries both audio and
video. You can select Composite Video or RGB
video for that SCART connector’s video output
signal.
4 AC Power Cord: Connect this plug to an
AC outlet. If the outlet is controlled by a switch,
make certain that it is in the ON position.
AC outlet. If the outlet is controlled by a switch,
make certain that it is in the ON position.
5 FM Antenna: Connect to the supplied FM
antenna.
antenna.
6 Audio In: Connect to a line-level analog
audio source: TV, tape player, Minidisc, PC, etc.
audio source: TV, tape player, Minidisc, PC, etc.
7 Subwoofer Output: Connect to the
SUB/LFE input on the subwoofer.
SUB/LFE input on the subwoofer.
8 Coaxial Digital Input: Connect the coax
digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,
LD player, MD player, satellite receiver or CD
player to this jack. The signal may be either a
Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a standard
PCM digital source. Do not connect the RF digi-
tal output of an LD player to these jacks.
digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,
LD player, MD player, satellite receiver or CD
player to this jack. The signal may be either a
Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a standard
PCM digital source. Do not connect the RF digi-
tal output of an LD player to these jacks.
9 Optical Digital Input: Connect the optical
digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,
LD player, MD player, satellite receiver or CD
player to this jack. The signal may be either a
Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a standard
PCM digital source.
digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,
LD player, MD player, satellite receiver or CD
player to this jack. The signal may be either a
Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a standard
PCM digital source.
A Analog Audio Outputs: Connect these
jacks to the analog audio input on a TV set or
external audio system for analog audio playback
or to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio
recorder for recording.
jacks to the analog audio input on a TV set or
external audio system for analog audio playback
or to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio
recorder for recording.
B Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these
outputs to the matching + or – terminals on
your left and right speakers. In conformance with
the new CEA color code specification, the White
terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that
should be connected to the red (+) terminal on
Front Left speaker with the older color coding,
while the Red terminal is the positive, or "+"
terminal that should be connected to the red (+)
terminal on Front Right speaker. Connect the
black (–) terminals on the HS to the black (–)
terminals on the speakers. See page 14 for more
information on speaker polarity.
outputs to the matching + or – terminals on
your left and right speakers. In conformance with
the new CEA color code specification, the White
terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that
should be connected to the red (+) terminal on
Front Left speaker with the older color coding,
while the Red terminal is the positive, or "+"
terminal that should be connected to the red (+)
terminal on Front Right speaker. Connect the
black (–) terminals on the HS to the black (–)
terminals on the speakers. See page 14 for more
information on speaker polarity.
C Remote IR Input: If the HS 250’s front-
panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors
or other obstructions, an external IR sensor
may be used. Connect the output of the sensor
to this jack.
panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors
or other obstructions, an external IR sensor
may be used. Connect the output of the sensor
to this jack.
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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.
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.
Audio/Video connections under Setup and
Connections on the following pages.
E Coaxial Digital Output: Connect this jack
to the matching digital input connector on a
digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc
recorder.
to the matching digital input connector on a
digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc
recorder.
F Subwoofer Trigger Output: Connect this
trigger output to the trigger input of the
Harman Kardon subwoofer, so that the
subwoofer will switch on and off at the same
time as the rest of the system.
trigger output to the trigger input of the
Harman Kardon subwoofer, so that the
subwoofer will switch on and off at the same
time as the rest of the system.
G 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, a digital photo
camera or a USB hub.
used to temporarily connect a USB thumb device
or portable hard disk for direct playback of
audio, image of video files, a digital photo
camera or a USB hub.
H HDMI Output: Connect this output to the
HDMI input of high-definition LCD, Plasma or
video projector for the best possible picture
quality.
HDMI input of high-definition LCD, Plasma or
video projector for the best possible picture
quality.
I Remote IR Output: This connection
permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve
other remote controlled devices. Connect this
jack to the “IR IN” jack on Harman Kardon or
other compatible equipment.
permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve
other remote controlled devices. Connect this
jack to the “IR IN” jack on Harman Kardon or
other compatible equipment.
J
Digital Media Player (DMP)
Connector: With the HS 250 turned off, con-
nect one end of the optional Harman Kardon
nect one end of the optional Harman Kardon
to this proprietary connector, and the
other to your compatible Apple iPod. When the
Digital Media Player source is selected, you may
view your iPod’s control and navigation
messages on your video display (if one is
connected to one of the Video Monitor
Outputs
Digital Media Player source is selected, you may
view your iPod’s control and navigation
messages on your video display (if one is
connected to one of the Video Monitor
Outputs
0123H), and in the Upper
and Lower Display Lines
E. You may navi-
gate the iPod and select tracks for playback
using the
using the
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Buttons
9 and the Set
Button
6.
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