INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!
With the purchase of a Harman Kardon HS 500
you are about to begin many years of listening
enjoyment.
Designed to provide all the excitement and detail
of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musi-
cal selections, the HS 500 is truly a multichannel
system for the new millennium.
The HS 500 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 controls will
enable you to take advantage of all the power
the HS is able to deliver.
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 HS 500 is among the most versatile home
cinema systems available, incorporating an Audio
Video Controller, a DVD Audio player and a com-
plete 5.1 loudspeaker system in one complete
system solution. 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 HS 500 is equipped with the latest in
design techniques, including advanced 10-bit
video digital-to-analog converters (DAC) and
Video (composite), S-Video and RGB video (RGB
via SCART) outputs, to ensure that you get all the
quality inherent in today’s DVD medium. For opti-
mum playback of NTSC and PAL DVD with com-
patible high-definition display devices, the
HS 500 is equipped with an HDMI output and
progressive scan component video outputs.
Along with conventional Video and CD audio
discs, the HS 500 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 HS 500 is among the first inte-
grated 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.
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.
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Plays a Wide Range of Video and Audio
Formats, Including DVD-Video Discs,
VCD, Standard CD Audio Discs, CD-R/RW,
DVD-R/RW, DVD-+R/RW, Audio Discs and
MP3 Discs
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DVD-Audio Playback for Richer Detail,
Expanded Dynamic Range and Improved
Realism
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HDMI Output for Digital Audio and
Video Connection to an HD-Ready
Screen
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Extensive Bass Management Options for
DVD-Audio with Speaker Setup, Output
Level Adjustment and Delay Settings
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High-Quality Video Playback 10-Bit
DACs, Progressive Scan and Component
Video Outputs
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Easy-to-Use On-Screen Navigation
System
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Playback of MP3 and Windows
®
WMA
Audio Discs and JPEG image files
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Simultaneous Playback of MP3 and
JPEG files
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Side- and rear-panel USB On-The-Go
connections for playing compatible
music or image files from portable
devices
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Extensive Programming Capability for
Audio and Video Discs
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Parental Lock Controls Prevent
Unauthorized Viewing of Restricted
Movies
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Playback of DivX compressed video files
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Multiple Options for Language,
Soundtrack and Subtitle Selection
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Multiple-Angle Capabilities With
Specially Encoded DVD Discs
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Ergonomically Designed Remote Control
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Multiple digital inputs and outputs
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Multiple Analog Inputs and Outputs
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High Definition On-screen menu and
display system
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Subwoofer Trigger to Control
Subwoofer On/Off
IMPORTANT NOTES:
This manual should be read in conjunction with
the owners manual of the accompanying loud-
speaker system. The instructions found therein
should be followed with respect to loudspeaker
operation and safety.
Only use the HS 500 controller with the loud-
speaker 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.
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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.
