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MS 150
Introduction, Description, Supplied Accessories
Introduction
More than 50 years ago, we sold the very first audio receiver, a high-
performance component that combined the functions of several products that
had previously been available only separately. Our mission was and is to deliver
high-fidelity sound in an easy-to-use package, and we are confident that you will enjoy
the quality and convenience of the MS 150 music system for many years to come.
The MS 150 is a complete high-performance audio system with a CD player, FM tuner,
The MS 150 is a complete high-performance audio system with a CD player, FM tuner,
dock for iPod/iPhone devices (not included), auxiliary inputs for other audio products and
built-in loudspeakers for a complete audio solution.
To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new system, we urge you to read this
To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new system, we urge you to read this
manual and refer back to it to familiarize yourself with the MS 150’s features and
operation.
If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please
If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please
contact your retailer or custom installer, or visit www.harmankardon.com.
Harman Kardon MS 150 High-Performance Audio
System
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Universal dock for iPod/iPhone (not included) charges most docking iPod and iPhone
models. For the latest compatibility information please visit our Web site: www.
harmankardon.com.
Slot-loaded CD player with CD, CD-R, CD-RW, enhanced CD, MP3 and WMA playback
Slot-loaded CD player with CD, CD-R, CD-RW, enhanced CD, MP3 and WMA playback
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FM tuner with RDS text display and six presets
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Four auxiliary audio inputs: front-panel stereo mini jack (3.5mm), rear-panel stereo
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mini jack (3.5mm) for line-level or optical-digital audio, rear-panel dual RCA jacks
(line-level)
Two two-way 125mm (4-5/16") built-in bass-reflex speakers
Two two-way 125mm (4-5/16") built-in bass-reflex speakers
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Subwoofer output (full-range)
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3.5mm (1/8") stereo headphone output
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Composite and S-Video outputs for photo- and video-capable
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iPod/iPhone models that
support video browsing
Clock with alarm and memory backup
Clock with alarm and memory backup
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Supplied Accessories
The following accessory items are supplied with the MS 150. If any of these items are
missing, please contact harman kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com.
FM WIre Antenna
1m (39-3/8") male-to-male cable with 3.5mm
(1/8") stereo mini plug
Mini (3.5mm) optical-digital
audio cable (1m)
External power supply (24V,4.9A/5V,1A)
with detachable power cord
System remote control with
two AAA batteries
Detachable dock for iPod/iPhone
with five adapters
iPod/iPhone not included
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Message Display: The time and messages are displayed on top of the unit.
On/Standby: Press this button to turn the MS 150 on or to place it in the Standby mode.
On/Standby: Press this button to turn the MS 150 on or to place it in the Standby mode.
Press and hold the button for two seconds to disarm the alarm. To power off the unit
completely, unplug the power supply.
Source: Each press of the button changes the currently playing source in this order:
Source: Each press of the button changes the currently playing source in this order:
FM, CD, AUX LINE IN 1 (rear-panel 3.5mm analog input), AUX LINE IN 2 (front panel),
AUX LINE IN 3 (rear-panel dual RCA jacks), AUX DIGITAL IN, iPod/iPhone.
Volume Controls: Press the buttons to increase or decrease the volume. Press and hold the
Volume Controls: Press the buttons to increase or decrease the volume. Press and hold the
buttons to change the volume more quickly. Press both buttons together to mute.
Play/Pause/Memory: This button’s function depends on which source has been selected:
Play/Pause/Memory: This button’s function depends on which source has been selected:
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iPod/iPhone or CD: Each press of the button toggles between the Play and Pause
functions. Press and hold the button to stop playback fully.
FM Radio:
FM Radio:
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If the currently tuned station has not been programmed into a preset,
pressing the button stores it as a preset. If all of the preset positions have been used,
the “Full” message will appear, and you must erase an old preset before a new one
can be stored. If the currently tuned station has previously been programmed as a
preset, pressing the button for two seconds will erase the preset.
Skip/Scan Forward/Reverse: These buttons' functions depend on the current source:
iPod/iPhone
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or CD: Press and release the buttons to skip to the next track or to the
beginning of the current track. Press the Reverse button twice to skip to the previous
track. Press and hold a button to scan forward or reverse within a track.
FM Radio
FM Radio
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: Press and release a button to tune to the next higher or lower station
by one frequency increment. Press and hold a button to scan quickly through the
stations. When you release the button in Auto tuning mode, the tuner continues to
scan until it finds a station of acceptably strong signal quality, and then it stops. In
Manual tuning mode, the tuner stops immediately at the current frequency.
Headphone Jack: Outputs a stereo signal for private listening through most headphones
that are equipped with a 3.5mm (1/8") plug.
AUX-IN Jack (Analog Input 2): Connect the included 3.5mm male-to-male cable to the
AUX-IN Jack (Analog Input 2): Connect the included 3.5mm male-to-male cable to the
headphone or line-level output on a portable player or other device.
CD Slot: Load compatible discs here.
Eject: When a CD is loaded, press this button to eject it.
Dock for iPod/iPhone: Gently insert the dock into the opening on the left side of the
CD Slot: Load compatible discs here.
Eject: When a CD is loaded, press this button to eject it.
Dock for iPod/iPhone: Gently insert the dock into the opening on the left side of the
MS 150 (see step 4, on page 7), snap in the correct adapter and install a compatible iPod/
iPhone (see page 7).
MS 150
Front-Panel Controls
On/Standby
Message Display
CD Slot
Eject
Source
Volume Up
Volume Up
Volume Down
Play/Pause/Memory
Play/Pause/Memory
Skip/Scan Forward
Skip/Scan Reverse
Skip/Scan Reverse
headphone Jack
AUX Line-In 2
Dock for iPod/iPhone
(Install here)
(Install here)
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DC IN
24V 4.9A
5V 1A
122.6W
AUX IN 1
AUX IN 3
SUBWOOFER
OUT
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
ANTENNA
FM75Ω
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FRONT- PANEL CONTROLS
MS 150
Rear-Panel Connections
DC Power Input: After making all other connections, plug in the power supply. Plug the
included region-specific power cord into the included power supply and into an unswitched
wall outlet.
Analog/Optical-Digital Auxiliary Audio Input 1: Connect either the stereo mini plug
Analog/Optical-Digital Auxiliary Audio Input 1: Connect either the stereo mini plug
cable or the optical-digital audio cable (both cables included) here, and connect the other
end of the cable to a source device such as a portable CD player. Connect the stereo mini
plug cable only to the player’s line-level analog audio output or headphone jack, and
connect the optical cable only to an optical-digital audio output. Select the Analog 1 or
Digital Audio source.
Auxiliary Analog Audio Input 3: Connect one end of a stereo RCA-type interconnect cable
Auxiliary Analog Audio Input 3: Connect one end of a stereo RCA-type interconnect cable
(not included) here, and connect the other end to the analog-audio outputs on a source
device such as a tape deck.
Subwoofer Output: Connect this full-range output to a powered subwoofer (not included)
equipped with a low-pass filter for improved low-frequency (bass) reproduction, or
connect it to an external amplifier or powered speakers.
Composite and S-Video Outputs: Connect either of these outputs to a TV or video display
Composite and S-Video Outputs: Connect either of these outputs to a TV or video display
for viewing videos or photos stored on a compatible iPod/iPhone that supports video
browsing. No other displays are available through these outputs.
FM Antenna Terminal: Connect the included FM antenna wire here.
FM Antenna Terminal: Connect the included FM antenna wire here.
Volume Down
Play/Pause/Memory
Play/Pause/Memory
Skip/Scan Forward
Skip/Scan Reverse
Skip/Scan Reverse
headphone Jack
DC Power Input
Analog/Optical-Digital
AUX Line-In 1
AUX Line-In 3
Subwoofer
Output
S-Video
Output
Fm Antenne
Terminal
Composite Video
Output
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Standby: This button's function depends on the MS 150's on/Standby state:
When the
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MS 150 is on, pressing this button powers it down to the Standby mode
(power is available only to the clock and alarm functions).
When the
When the
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MS 150 is in the Standby mode, pressing this button toggles the display
brightness between normal and dim. When you turn the MS 150 on, the display
brightness will be at the new setting.
Power On: Press this button to turn the MS 150 on.
Skip/Scan Forward/Reverse: These buttons’ functions depend on which source has been
Skip/Scan Forward/Reverse: These buttons’ functions depend on which source has been
selected:
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iPod/iPhone or CD: Press and release a button to skip to the next track or to the
beginning of the current track. Press the reverse button twice to skip to the previous
track. Press and hold a button to scan forward or in reverse within a track.
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FM Radio: See Tuning on this page.
Play/Pause/Memory: This button’s function depends on which source has been
selected:
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iPod/iPhone or CD: Each press of the button toggles between the Play and Pause
functions. Press and hold the button to stop playback fully.
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FM Radio: If the currently tuned station has not been programmed into a preset,
pressing the button stores the station as a preset. If all of the preset positions have
been used, the “Full” message will appear, and you must erase an old preset before a
new one can be stored. If the currently tuned station has previously been programmed
as a preset, pressing the button for two seconds will erase the preset.
Source Select: This button’s function depends on the MS 150’s on/Standby state:
When the MS 150 is on, each press of the button changes the current source in this
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order: FM, CD, AUX LINE IN 1 (rear-panel 3.5mm analog input), AUX LINE IN 2 (front
panel), AUX LINE IN 3 (rear-panel dual RCA jacks), AUX DIGITAL IN, iPod/iPhone.
When the MS 150 is in Standby mode, the SETTINGS menu is displayed in the Message
When the MS 150 is in Standby mode, the SETTINGS menu is displayed in the Message
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Display. Use the / buttons to toggle between the ALARM VOLUME and EQ
options. Use the / buttons within each option to change the setting. Press the
Source button again to save your selection.
Tuning Mode: When FM Radio is the selected source, each press of the button toggles
between Auto and Manual tuning.
Playback Mode: When iPod/iPhone or CD is the selected source, each press changes the
Playback Mode: When iPod/iPhone or CD is the selected source, each press changes the
repeat and random (shuffle) playback mode. See page 9 for the modes available with each
source. When the MS 150 in the Standby mode or when the source is changed, the playback
mode returns to Normal.
Sleep: Each press increases the time until turn-off from 10 to 90 minutes, in increments of
Sleep: Each press increases the time until turn-off from 10 to 90 minutes, in increments of
10 minutes. The next press after the 90 minutes setting turns off the Sleep function.
Clock Adjust Mode: With the MS 150 in the Standby mode, press this button to adjust the
clock. Use the / Navigation buttons to adjust the hour, minute and 12/24 settings.
To change between AM and PM, increase or decrease the hour. Press the / buttons to
move the cursor to the previous or next position. Press this button again at any time when
finished.
Alarm Adjust Mode: With the MS 150 in Standby mode, press this button to adjust the
Alarm Adjust Mode: With the MS 150 in Standby mode, press this button to adjust the
alarm. Use the / Navigation buttons to adjust the hour, minute, 12/24 and wake-up
source settings. To change between AM and PM, increase or decrease the hour. Press the
/ buttons to move the cursor to the previous or next position. Press this button again
at any time when finished.
Preset Search: When FM radio is the selected source, press this button to select the next or
Preset Search: When FM radio is the selected source, press this button to select the next or
previous preset station, if any have been programmed.
Eject: When a CD is loaded, press this button to eject it.
Tuning: When FM radio is the selected source, press and release this button to tune to
Eject: When a CD is loaded, press this button to eject it.
Tuning: When FM radio is the selected source, press and release this button to tune to
the next higher or lower station by one frequency increment. Press and hold this button
to scan quickly through the stations. When you release the button, if Auto tuning mode is
active, the radio continues to scan until it finds a station of acceptably strong signal quality,
and then it stops. In Manual tuning mode, the radio stops immediately at the current
frequency.
/// Navigation buttons: These buttons are used with an iPod/iPhone to navigate
its menus, or in Standby mode to adjust the clock or alarm. The / buttons are used for
scrolling. Press the button to select the current item, and the button to display the
menu or return to the previous menu screen.
Mute: Press this button to silence the speakers temporarily. Press the button again to
Mute: Press this button to silence the speakers temporarily. Press the button again to
restore audio. Powering down the MS 150 to the Standby mode cancels the muting.
Volume Controls: Momentarily press these buttons to increase or decrease the volume.
Volume Controls: Momentarily press these buttons to increase or decrease the volume.
Press and hold either button to change the volume more quickly.
MS 150
Remote Control Functions
///Navigation
Standby
Play/Pause/Memory
Tuning Mode
Source Select
Sleep
Preset Search
Volume Controls
Power On
Playback Mode
Alarm Adjust Mode
Eject
Eject
Tuning
Mute
Skip/Scan/Forward/
Reverse
Clock Adjust Mode
NOTE: To completely power the MS 150 off, unplug the power supply from the AC
outlet.
MS 150
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