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Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components com-
monly are called Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD). Examples of typical ESD devices are integrated cir-
cuits 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 ESD devices, place the assembly on a conductive sur-

face such as aluminum foil, to prevent electrostatic charge buildup or exposure of the assembly.

3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ESD 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 ESD devices.

5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical charges sufficient to damage ESD

devices.

6. Do not remove a replacement ESD device from its protective package until immediately before you are

ready to install it. (Most replacement ESD devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by
conductive foam, aluminum foil or comparable conductive materials).

7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ESD device, touch the

protective material to the chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will by installed.

8. Minimize bodily motions when handing unpackaged replacement ESD devices. (Otherwise harmless motion

such as the brushing together of your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can gen-
erate static electricity sufficient to damage an ESD device).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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HS 300 CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS

Pickup:

Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650nm

Signal system:

NTSC / PAL

Video signal horizontal resolution:

More than 480 lines (DVD)

Video signal-to-noise ratio:

More than 60 dB (DVD)

Audio frequency response:

DVD (PCM): 20Hz ~ 22kHz (+/- 1.0dB)

(Stereo) 

CD (PCM): 20Hz ~ 20kHz (+/- 1.0dB)

Audio signal-to-noise ratio:

More than 80 dB (PCM)

Total harmonic distortion::

Less than 0.01% (PCM)

Dynamic range:

DVD (PCM): More than 85 dB (EIAJ, 2kHz)
CD: More than 85 dB (EIAJ)

System:

PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system

Tuning range:

87.50 ~ 108.00 MHz

Antenna terminals:

75 Ohms, unbalanced

Intermediate frequency:

10.7 MHz

Component Video Output:

Y: 1 Vp-p/75 Ohms, sync negative polarity
Cr: 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ohms
Cb: 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ohms

CVBS Video:

1 Vp-p 75 Ohms

S-video:

Y: 1 Vp-p 75 Ohms
C: PAL 0.3 Vp-p 75 Ohms / NTSC 0.286 Vp-p 75 Ohms

Audio L/R:

2 Vrms, 1 kilohms

Power requirements:

AC 230 V, 50 Hz

Max power consumption:

400 W

Idle power consumption:

Less than 2 W

Dimensions (WxHxD):

440mm x 68mm x 380mm

Weight:

7.5 kg

* Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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 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 is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Windows Media

®

Audio (WMA) is a proprietary file format developed by Microsoft.

DivX is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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HS 500 CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS

Pickup:

Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650nm

Signal system:

NTSC / PAL

Video signal horizontal resolution:

More than 480 lines (DVD)

Video signal-to-noise ratio:

More than 60 dB (DVD)

Audio frequency response:

DVD (PCM): 20Hz ~ 22kHz (+/- 1.0dB)

(Stereo) 

CD (PCM): 20Hz ~ 20kHz (+/- 1.0dB)

Audio signal-to-noise ratio:

More than 80 dB (PCM)

Total harmonic distortion::

Less than 0.01% (PCM)

Dynamic range:

DVD (PCM): More than 85 dB (EIAJ, 2kHz)
CD: More than 85 dB (EIAJ)

System:

PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system

Tuning range:

87.50 ~ 108.00 MHz

Antenna terminals:

75 Ohms, unbalanced

Intermediate frequency:

10.7 MHz

Component Video Output:

Y: 1 Vp-p/75 Ohms, sync negative polarity
Cr: 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ohms
Cb: 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ohms

CVBS Video:

1 Vp-p 75 Ohms

S-video:

Y: 1 Vp-p 75 Ohms
C: PAL 0.3 Vp-p 75 Ohms / NTSC 0.286 Vp-p 75 Ohms

Audio L/R:

2 Vrms, 1 kilohms

Power requirements:

AC 230 V, 50 Hz

Max power consumption:

500 W

Idle power consumption:

Less than 2 W

Dimensions (WxHxD):

440mm x 68mm x 380mm

Weight:

8,5 kg

* Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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 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 is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Windows Media

®

Audio (WMA) is a proprietary file format developed by Microsoft.

DivX is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If you experience any of the following difficulties
while using the system, use this troubleshooting
guide to help you remedy the problem.
Should any problem persist, consult your
authorized Harman Kardon dealer.

No power.
• Is the power cord firmly plugged into the

power outlet?

• One of the safety mechanisms may be operat-

ing. In this event, unplug the player from the
power outlet briefly and then plug it in again.

No picture.
• Check that the system is connected correctly

and securely.

• The video cable may be damaged. Replace it

with a new one.

• Make sure the system is connected to a video

input on the TV (see page 14).

• Make sure the TV is turned on.

• Make sure the correct video input on the TV is

selected for viewing with this system.

Noise (interference) appears in the
picture.
• Clean the disc.

• If video from this system has to go through

your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection
applied to some DVD programs could affect
picture quality. If you still experience problems
after checking your connections, please try con-
necting your DVD system directly to your TV’s
S-Video input, if your TV is equipped with this
input (see page 14).

The aspect ratio of the screen is wrong
(picture vertically expanded) when you
play a wide picture even though you set
“TV DISPLAY” in the SETUP menu to
"16:9".
• If you connect the system with the SCART

cable, connect directly to the TV. Otherwise the
autoswitch function of the aspect ratio for the
TV may not work.

• If the TV is not connected with a SCART cable

to the HS, or if the autoswitch function does
not work you should turn the TV to "16:9" (if
possible with your TV).

• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to

change the aspect ratio. In that case (TV not
adjustable to 16:9) do not select "16:9" in the
TV Display. Then, no change of the aspect ratio
is needed.

There is no sound or volume is very low.
• Check that the speakers and components are

connected correctly and securely.

• Make sure that you have selected the correct

source on the system.

• Press MUTE on the remote control, if the

words MUTE ON are blinking on the front
panel display.

• The protective circuitry has been activated

because of a short circuit. Turn off the system,
eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on
the power again.

• The audio interconnect is damaged. Replace it

with a new one.

• The system is in pause mode or in slow-motion

play mode, or fast forward or fast reverse.
Press 

N

to return to normal play mode.

• Check the speaker settings (see page 19).

The left and right channels are unbalanced
or reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components are

connected correctly and securely.

Severe hum or noise is heard.
• Check that the speakers and components are

connected securely.

• Check that the connecting cords are away from

a transformer or motor and at least 3 meters
away from fluorescent light.

• Move your TV away from the audio compo-

nents.

• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a

cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

• Clean the disc.

The surround effect is difficult to hear
when you are playing a Dolby Digital
sound track.
• Check to see if the Dolby Digital mode is

turned on properly, otherwise unload and load
the disc again.

• Check the speaker connections.

• Depending on the DVD disc, the output signal

may at times be mono or stereo even if the
soundtrack is recorded in Dolby Digital format.

The sound comes from the center speaker
only.
• Depending on the disc, sound may sometimes

come from the center speaker only. This also
applies to mono recordings (from disc or any
analog source), when Pro Logic mode is
selected. This is normal.

No sound is heard from the center speaker.
• Adjust center speaker volume (see pages 19).

No sound or only very low volume from
the rear speakers.
• Adjust the rear speaker volume (see page 19).

• The internal temperature is too high. Wait

approximately one minute for the amplifier to
reach normal working temperature.

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antenna is connected correctly.

Adjust the antenna and connect an external
antenna if necessary.

• The signal strength of the stations is too weak

for automatic tuning. Use manual tuning.

• No stations have been preset.

• The tuner mode is not selected, select the

Radio mode.

The remote does not function.
• Remove any obstacles between the remote

control and the system.

• Move the remote control closer to the system.

• Point the remote control at the remote sensor

on the front panel.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote control

with new ones if they are weak.

• Check that the batteries are loaded correctly.

The disc does not play.
• There is no disc inside. (“NO DISC” appears on

the front panel display and the TV screen.)
Insert a disc.

• Insert the disc correctly with the playback side

facing down on the disc tray.

• Clean the disc.

• The system cannot play CD-ROM's, etc.

(see page 3).

• DVD with wrong region code 

(see page 13).

The system starts playing the DVD auto-
matically.
• The DVD features the auto playback function.

Playback stops automatically.
• Some discs include an auto pause signal. When

playing such a disc, the system stops playback
at the signal.

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