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Introduction
Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon HS 350 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 musical selections, the HS 350 is truly a multichannel system for the new millennium. The HS 350 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 350 is among the most versatile home cinema systems available, incorporating an Audio Video Controller, a DVD Audio player and a complete 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 as well as the latest 5.1 channel versions of Harman's own Logic 7 technology. To enable you to get the maximum quality from DVDs, the HS 350 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 todays DVD medium. For optimum playback of NTSC and PAL DVD with compatible high-definition display devices, the HS 350 is equipped with an HDMI output and progressive scan component video outputs. Along with conventional Video and CD audio discs, the HS 350 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 350 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. With one simple connection between the HS 350 and the Harman Kardon , you are able to listen to audio files stored on your compatible Apple iPod**. The Bridge will even let you charge your iPod. A wide range of programming features makes it easy to program an evenings worth of entertainment. When playing DVDs, easy-tounderstand 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. An important addition to the HS 350s impressive list of features is EzSet/EQ, which automates the configuration process to make it quicker, easier and more precise. Using the special microphone supplied with the unit, EzSet/EQ takes the guesswork out of entering speaker size and crossover information, delay times for all channels and output levels. In addition to the configuration settings, EzSet/EQ also includes room equalization so that the signals sent to each speaker are tailored to provide accurate sonic quality with your specific combination of speaker type, room size and other factors that influence room acoustics. With EzSet/EQ, your system is custom-configured in a few minutes with accuracy that previously required expensive and hard-to-use test equipment. DVD players are among the fastest growing consumer electronics products ever brought to market, but this may, nevertheless, be the first DVD player youve 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. I Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic* II Decoding, and the full suite of DTS modes I Harman Kardons exclusive Logic 7 processing I Harman Kardons advanced EzSet/EQ automatically configures speaker settings and sets room equalization for quick, easy and accurate system setup I 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 I DVD-Audio Playback for Richer Detail, Expanded Dynamic Range and Improved Realism I HDMI Output with Upscaling to 720p for Digital Audio and Video Connection to an HD-Ready Screen I Extensive Bass Management Options for DVD-Audio with Speaker Setup, Output Level Adjustment and Delay Settings I High-Quality Video Playback 10-Bit DACs, Progressive Scan and Component Video Outputs I Easy-to-Use On-Screen Navigation System I Playback of MP3 and Windows WMA Audio Discs and JPEG image files I Simultaneous Playback of MP3 and JPEG files I Side- and rear-panel USB On-The-Go connections for playing compatible music or image files from portable devices. I Connects to Harman Kardons (optional) for charging, playback and control of a compatible Apple iPod device I Extensive Programming Capability for Audio and Video Discs I Parental Lock Controls Prevent Unauthorized Viewing of Restricted Movies I Playback of DivX compressed video files I Multiple Options for Language, Soundtrack and Subtitle Selection I Multiple-Angle Capabilities With Specially Encoded DVD Discs I Ergonomically Designed Remote Control I Multiple digital inputs and outputs I Multiple Analog Inputs and Outputs I High Definition On-screen menu and display system I Subwoofer Trigger to Control Subwoofer On/Off ENGLISH

Upgradeability via Internet
The firmware controlling the functionality of the Harman Kardon HS system is fully upgradeable. In the event of future improvements to its operations and features, it will be possible to download firmware upgrades from www.harmankardon.com/International/ All you have to do is create a CD-R with the data and insert it in the DVD for an automatic upgrade.
High quality digital audio
High quality 5.1 digital surround sound from DVD-Audio, DTS or Dolby Digital discs. With linear PCM audio at 16-24 bits and 44-96 kHz, audio quality exceeding that of CD becomes possible. Coaxial digital audio output.

Packing List

1 Harman Kardon HS 350 DVD Player/Controller 1 Harman Kardon HKTS 11 Home Theater Speaker System 1 Remote control 3 AAA batteries 1 A/V cable for stereo analog audio and composite video 1 S-Video cable 1 remote extension cable 1 owner's manual

Many convenient features

On-Screen Menu lcons for disc information or player information and access to many major functions of this unit. Thumbnails for easy search of image files. Subtitles may be displayed in one of numerous languages*. The multi-angle function allows you to choose the viewing angle of scenes which were shot from a number of different angles (Limited to DVDs recorded with multiple camera angles.) Multiple options for dialog language and soundtrack selection (limited to DVDs recorded with multiple dialog languages or soundtracks). Intuitive menu operating system. 4 step Zoom during play and pause. Backlit, ergonomically designed remote control. Future software upgrades accessible via Internet. (See information below.) * The number of languages recorded depends on the software.

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Front Panel Controls

ENGLISH 0 Main Information Display 1 Power On/Off (Standby) 2 Open/Close 3 USB On-The-Go Input 4 Headphone Jack 5 Volume Control 6 Slot Loader 0 Main Information Display: This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the HS 350 Controller. 1 Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button once to turn the HS 350Controller on, press it again to put the unit in the Standby mode. Note that when the HS 350 Controller is switched on, the Power Indicator around the button turns white. 2 Eject: Press this button to release a disc 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. 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. When configuring your system using EzSet/EQ, the calibration microphone should be plugged into this jack 4. 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. 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 2 to release the disc FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 7

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Front Panel Display
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. B Playback-Mode Indicators: These indicators light to show the current playback mode:
Lights when a disc is playing in the normal mode
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. NOTE: The Indicators NOE will also display text messages about the DVDs 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. G Source Indicators: These indicators will light to show which source is currently selected. H Repeat Indicators: These indicators light 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. J Random Indicator: This indicator lights 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. L Program Indicator: This indicator lights when the programming functions are in use. M Angle Indicator: This indicator blinks when 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. 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. P Video Output Indicators: These indicators will represent the active video output.

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). 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).
C Progressive Scan Indicator: This indicator 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.

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Rear Panel Connections

ENGLISH 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 7 Subwoofer Output 8 Coaxial Digital Input 9 Optical Digital Input A Analog Audio Outputs B Front Speaker Outputs C Center Speaker Outputs D Surround Speaker Outputs E Coaxial Digital Output F Subwoofer Trigger Output G USB On-The-Go Input H HDMI Output I Remote IR Output J Remote IR Input K TV Audio In L DMP Connector 0 Composite Video Output: Connect this 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. 2 Component Video Outputs: These outputs 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 corresponding inputs. If you have a high-definition television 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 22 for more information on progressive scan video. IMPORTANT: These jacks should NOT be connected 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 connectors 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. 5 FM Antenna: Connect to the supplied FM antenna. 6 Audio In: Connect to a line-level analog audio source: TV, tape player, Minidisc, PC, etc. 7 Subwoofer Output: Connect to the 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 digital 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. 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. 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. C Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + and terminals on your center channel speaker. In conformance with the new CEA color code specification, the Green Terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on speakers with the older color coding. Connect the black () terminal on the HS to the black negative () terminal on your speaker. (See page 14 for more information on speaker polarity.) REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 9

No more than 2m when rear-mounted speakers are used
Connecting Set-top Box or Digital Satellite Receiver (method 7) - using coaxial digital cable To listen to the digital multichannel signal or downmix from Set-top boxes or digital satellite receivers, connect the Coaxial Digital Out of your device to the Coaxial Digital In 8 on the HS controller.
I Gently push the cable plug through the builtin shutter that covers the optical digital audio output and connect the cable firmly so that the configurations of both the cable and the connector match.

Speaker Placement

The placement of speakers in a multichannel home-theater system can have a noticeable impact on the quality of sound reproduced.
Optional Rear-Wall Mounting
Optional Audio Connections
Aux Input for External Source You may connect a line-level stereo analog audio source such as a Sat receiver, tape deck, phono preamp of a record player, etc. to the controller's rear panel AUDIO IN Input 6 sockets to enjoy the benefits of your HS system with other source components. VCR Connection-Audio (Cables Not Included). To listen to the sound from your stereo VCR through the speakers of this system, connect the Left/Right audio output jacks of your stereo VCR to the Left/Right audio input jacks AUDIO IN 6 of this system. Aux Output for Recording To record the sound of the HS system with your VCR or any audio recording device (tape deck, MD, CDR and some others.) the Audio Out jacks A should be connected to the analog Record In jacks of the appropriate device. They can also be connected to any audio input on your TV to listen to the sound of your HS controller through the
B) The distance between the left and right speakers should be equal to the distance from the seating position to the viewing screen. You may also experiment with placing the left and right speakers slightly forward of the center speaker. Rear speaker mounting is an alternate location for 5.1 systems. Rear surround speakers may also be used in 5.1 channel mode as an alternative mounting position when it is not practical to place the main surround speakers at the sides of the room. Speakers may be placed on a rear wall, behind the listening position. As with the side speakers, the center of the rear surrounds should face you. The speakers should be no more than 2 meters behind the rear of the seating area. Subwoofers produce largely nondirectional sound, so they may be placed almost anywhere in a room. Actual placement should be based on room size. One method of finding the optimal location for a subwoofer is to begin by placing it in the front of the room, about 15cm from a wall, or near the front corner of the room. Another method is to temporarily place the subwoofer in the spot where you will normally sit, and then walk around the room until you find a spot where the subwoofer sounds best. Place the subwoofer in that spot. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15

First Turn On

You are now ready to power up the HS 350 Controller to begin final adjustments. 1. Plug the Power Cable 4 into an unswitched AC outlet. Note that the Power Indicator 1 will turn orange, indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode. 2. Remove the protective plastic film from the main front-panel lens. If left in place, the film may affect the performance of your remote control. 3. Install the three supplied AAA batteries in the remote as shown. Be certain to follow the (+) and () polarity indicators that are on the top of the battery compartment.
4. Turn the HS 350 on either by pressing the Power On/Off 1 or the Input Source Selectors 0 on the remote control. The Power Indicator 1 will turn white to confirm that the unit is on, and the Main Information Display 0 will also light up.
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Slow Motion Playback (with DVD only) 1. When a DVD disc is in pause or freeze frame mode, you may move slowly forward or backward through the program being played at one of four speeds by pressing the SEARCH Buttons HJ on the remote. Each press of the buttons will move to the next speed, indicated by a number of arrow indicators on the right top of the screen. 2. Press PLAY G to resume normal playback. Note that there will be no audio playback during slow-forward or -reverse play of DVD discs. This is normal for DVD, as surround processors cannot process the digital audio streams during slow modes. Slow play is not available for CD. Notes: Playback features may not be available during the opening credits of a movie. This is intended by the disc author and is not a failure of the HS Controller. Playback of a DVD with 96 kHz/24-bit audio requires the use of circuitry normally used for other features. Accordingly, Slow Play Reverse and Step Advance features are not available with these discs. Depending on the structure of a VCD disc, the functions Slow Reverse and Step Reverse may be prohibited or have no function and Fast Playback (Search) may not function. Fast Playback (Search) will not function with CD's containing MP3 data. About DivX Movie Files The DivX disc compatibility of this DVD player is limited by the following: the available resolution size of the DivX file should be below 720x576 (W x H) pixels. the total number of files and folders on the disc should be less than 999. the number of screen frames per second should be below 29.97 frames per second. the video and audio structure of recorded file should be interleaved. The player is capable of playing DivX files with the extensions.avi. The player is capable of playing subtitle files with the extensions.smi,.srt,.sub (Micro DVD format only) or "ssa". Other subtitle files wont be displayed. Subtitle files need to carry the same name as the movie file (but with either one of the above extensions) and should be located in the same directory. Playing a DivX Movie Disc Before playing DivX movie discs, please note the following: multi session DVD containing Windows Media Audio files may not be supported. open session discs are not supported. the DVD player does not support PC data. this DVD player does not support an unfinalized disc with a closed session. 1. Insert a disc into the Slot Loader 6. 2. Press the OSD button of the remote control and select a folder by pressing the up/down cursor buttons and press ENTER. A list of files in the folder appears. If you are in a file list and want to return to the Folder list, use the up/down buttons on the remote to highlight and press ENTER. 3. If you want to view a particular file, press the up/down buttons to highlight a file and press PLAY. When playing back a DivX movie you can use variable playback functions like fast and slow backward and forward, as well as step forward and step backward. 4. Press STOP to stop the playback. The DVD players playback functionalities of DivX video discs will vary depending on the DivX version used for creating your movies.

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Recognized message, with the question if you would like to play the disc from the beginning or would like to resume from where you last stopped the disc. The memory can contain information of the last 100 discs played. PBC Support: Activates PBC (Play Back Control) Support for VCD discs. Screen Saver: Activates a Screen Saver to prevent image burn in a video display device. If you connect the HS Controller to a plasma screen or video projector, we recommend you activate the screen saver at all times. Show Angle Icon: Determines whether the Angle Icon will appear on the screen when there are different angles available on a DVD disc. Delay Unit: This setting sets the measuring unit for Delay in either Feet or Meter. If you have a digital video source or a digital video display that causes lack of lip sync you may use the A/V Sync adjust feature to delay the audio signal as it is sent to all channels (as opposed to the individual settings) so that the picture and sound are brought back together. Adjustments can be made in steps of 5ms, from 0ms up to 50ms. Tone Control: Activates or De-activates the Bass and Treble settings. Once either the Bass or Treble Settings are changed, the Tone Control automatically switches to ON. Bass Level: Sets the level of low frequencies. Treble Level: Sets the level of high frequencies. DVD Sound Mode: Sets the audio format of the DVD-disc playing (for other sources, see Surround Mode in each respective chapter). Once set to stereo, every surround format on a DVD will be converted to a pure stereo signal. Once set to DPLII, all stereo signals on a DVD are forced into 5.1., leaving all multichannel signals in their original format. This setting is recommended. Original will follow the surround format on the disc. With EzSet/EQ you are able to calibrate your system in a fraction of the time it would take to enter the settings manually, and with results that rival those achieved with expensive test equipment and time-consuming procedures. The end result is a system calibration profile that enables your new receiver to deliver the best possible sound, no matter what type of speakers you have or what the dimensions of your listening room are. We recommend that you take advantage of the precision of EzSet/EQ to calibrate your system, but if desired you may also make any of the configuration settings manually, or trim the settings provided by EzSet/EQ by following the instructions on page 21. If you wish to configure your HS manually, or if for some reason your EzSet/EQ microphone is unavailable, you may still do so by following the instructions on page 21. Step 1: EzSet/EQ requires that your listening room have as little background noise as possible to avoid interfering with the measurement of tones produced by your HS 350 during the setup procedure. Turn off all loud fans, air conditioners and other equipment, and try to avoid making any noise during the process. Step 2: The EzSet/EQ microphone should be placed in either your usual listening position or, if there is a large seating area, the center of the room, at the listeners ear level. You may find it convenient to use a camera tripod for stable placement of the EzSet/EQ microphone at the correct height. The microphone includes a threaded insert on the bottom for tripod mounting. Figure 5 The Audio Adjustment Submenu contains the access to the manual speaker delay and the output level adjustment settings of the HS 350 as well as the automated EzSet/EQ setup. Follow the explanations in the Upper Menu Line on the bottom of your screen to make adjustments. Automated Speaker Setup Using EzSet/EQ The HS 350 is one of the first receivers in its class to offer automated speaker setup and system calibration. This process greatly simplifies the installation of your new receiver by using a series of test signals and the power of an advanced digital signal processing system to eliminate the need for manual adjustment of speaker size, crossover, delay and output level settings, while adding the power of a multi-band parametric equalizer to smooth out any peculiarities in frequency response that may result from the characteristics of the listening room. With EzSet/EQ your new receiver even alerts you to errors in speaker connections that prevent a speaker from functioning. Step 3: Plug the EzSet/EQ microphone into the HS 350s Headphone Jack 4, making certain that the mini-plug is firmly connected. The microphone cable is approximately 7 meter long, which should accommodate most listening room situations. If required, you may use an optional extension cable, available at most electronics stores, for use in larger rooms. However, we recommend that you avoid using extension cords for the microphone cable, as they may adversely affect the test results. ENGLISH

Programmed Play

In STOP mode, the Disc List can be used to create your own program list for DVD, CD, MP3, WMA or JPEG discs. Move the cursor to the right of the menu, into the Disc List. If the disc list is not active, move the cursor to the PROGRAM icon on the left to activate. Move the cursor to the Disc List, and select Clear Program to clear the current list. Once the disc list is clear move the cursor up or down to the first track you would like to program and press ENTER 6. The cursor will move to the options in the Lower Menu Line. You

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3. Select the desired preset from the list by moving the cursor right or left. Press ENTER 6 to activate the change. The cursor will move back to the new station line. 4. Repeat step 3 until all radio stations have been rearranged according to your preferences. Figure 13 The RADIO Menu shows the selected Audio mode, the name of a station currently played (as long as RDS is available) and a Station list listing the 30 stations with their preset, station name and frequency. Note: The stations can be preset automatically or manually. The Manual Preset mode is described first. The Auto Preset mode is described later in this manual. 3. The RDS and AUTO Tune functions are switched on by default, shown by the dark blue icons, to make the process of tuning your favorite stations as easy as possible. Move the cursor to the end of the first station line in the menu. The frequency will be highlighted and a brief explanation will appear in the Upper Menu Line on the bottom of the menu. NOTE: Both RDS and AUTO Tune functions can be switched off by moving the cursor button to the icon at the left side of the menu and pressing the Enter Button on the remote control so that it turns light blue. 4. Pressing the search G / H button HJ will scan the FM band for the first available radio station with acceptable reception. The scan will stop once a station is found and the name of the station will be displayed (as long as RDS is transmitted by the station). The station will be stored automatically on the current preset. If you know the frequency of your station, you can also tune the frequency directly with the help of the numeric keys of the remote control. Move the cursor to the end of the station line and press the frequency with the numeric keys. Press ENTER 6 twice to store. 5. Move the cursor to the next station line in the menu. Follow the directions in step 3 and in the Upper Menu Line to store all your radio stations in the tuners memory. Rearranging the station list Once all the stations have been stored in the memory, you can rearrange the station list, putting your favorite stations on top of the list. 1. Move the cursor in the left column in the station list to the first station you would like to rearrange. 2. Press ENTER 6 to activate the current station. The cursor will move to the Lower Menu Line of the screen. Selecting presets Once rearranged, presets can be chosen at any time by pressing the numeric key corresponding to the preset you would like to listen to. Depending on whether the RDS function is active, the station name will show on the front panel Information Display. Pressing the Previous/Next I/J Button EF will select the next radio station. Presets can also be chosen in the Radio Menu. Move the cursor to the preset you would like to listen to and press ENTER 6 to activate. An arrow in front of the preset will light to show the active radio station. The cursor can be moved around the menu without changing the current radio station. Pressing the Previous/Next I/J Button EF at any position in the menu will select the next radio station, that is for instance from preset 3 to preset 4, even if the cursor is highlighting preset 11. Pressing the Play button will always return the cursor to the current station played, no matter were it was previously (even when another menu is open). Removing presets If you wish to remove presets from your preset list, follow the steps below. 1. Move the cursor in the left column in the station list to the preset you would like to remove. 2. Press ENTER 6 to activate the current station. The cursor will move to the Lower Menu Line of the screen. 3. Select Remove from the list and press Enter 6. The cursor will move back to the original station line. 4. Repeat step 3 until all radio stations you would like to delete have been removed. You also can stop the scan at any time by pressing the STOP button I. Stations can be rearranged by following the explanations in the chapter "Rearranging the station list" on page 25. ENGLISH

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TV Menu, AUX Menu, Digital in Menu

TV MENU

As a Scart audio/video cable contains both audio and video inputs and outputs in one cable, the Scart connector between the DVD Receiver and the TV can also be used to lead the audio output signals of your TV to the DVD Receiver. In this way your TV programs can be listened to over your HS sound system. NOTE: Please make sure that the Scart cable used has all pins connected. If not it could be that, only the video signal from the DVD Receiver will be lead to the TV. 1. Press the TV button 0 on the remote control to turn the DVD Receiver on and select TV as the source. Also make sure that your video monitor connected to the HS 350 is switched on. 2. The TV monitor will show the TV Menu, as shown below. You can also select the TV Menu with the ARROW keys 9 on the remote control. Once the TV tab is highlighted, press ENTER 6 to access it. If the HS controller is already in standby, you can also switch the unit on by pressing the TV button on the remote control. Level adjustment: This setting gives you the possibility to increase or decrease the input level of the TV, so that its sound will have the same level as the radio, the DVD player or the other audio inputs. 2. The TV monitor will show the D. IN Menu, as shown below. You can also select the D. IN Menu with the ARROW keys 9 on the remote control. Once the D. IN tab is highlighted, press ENTER 6 to access it.

AUX MENU

In addition to the built-in DVD-Audio/Video and CD player, the built-in radio and Scart audio input, you can connect one more analog audio source to the HS 350. The analog source can be connected to the AUDIO IN input 6 connectors on the rear panel. 1. Press the AUX button 0 on the remote control to turn the DVD Receiver on and select Aux as the source. Also make sure that your video monitor connected to the HS 350 is switched on. 2. The TV monitor will show the AUX Menu, as shown below. You can also select the AUX Menu with the ARROW keys 9 on the remote control. Once the AUX tab is highlighted, press ENTER 6 to access it. Figure 16 The DIGITAL IN Menu contains the following settings. Follow the explanations in the Upper Menu Line on the bottom of your screen to change the settings. Digital Input: Selects either the digital source connected to the coaxial or to the optical digital input as source to listen to. Audio: Selects the Surround Mode you would like to use when listening to one of the digital audio sources. Level adjustment: This setting gives you the possibility to increase or decrease the input level of the digital input, so that its sound will have the same level as the radio, the DVD player or the other audio inputs. AV Sync Delay: If you have a digital video source or a digital video display that causes lack of lip sync you may use the A/V Sync adjust feature to delay the audio signal as it is sent to all channels (as opposed to the individual settings) so that the picture and sound are brought back together. Adjustments can be made in steps of 5ms, from 0ms up to 50ms.

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Learning Codes from a Remote
The HS 350 remote is able to learn codes from other remote controls that might be part of your system setup, like the one from your TV. To learn or transfer codes from an IR remote to the HSs remote, follow these steps: 1. Place the front of the original remote with the code being sent so that it is facing the IR Transmitter Window d on the HS remote head-to-head.The remotes should be between 2 and 4cm apart. 2. Select the button on the remote that you wish to use as the device selector for the codes about to be entered. This must be any of the Input Selectors 0. 3. Press the Input Selector 0 button chosen and the Learn Button X at the same time. Hold these buttons until the Program Indicator e flashes amber and the light under the device selector button turns red. Release the buttons. It is important that you begin the next step within 20 seconds. 4. Press the button on the HS remote that you wish to program. Note that the Program Indicator e will stop flashing. Important Note: Codes cannot be taught to all buttons on the remote. In these cases the Program Indicator e keeps flashing after the button was released. 5. As long as the Program Indicator e is on steadily (for five seconds), press and hold the button on the original remote that you wish to teach into the HS remote. If you pressed the button too late or no command was received within five seconds, the Program Indicator e will flash red three times and then amber, then simply repeat step four. When the Program Indicator e turns green, release the button on the original remote. Note that the Program Indicator will then begin to flash amber again. NOTE: If the Program Indicator e turns red steadily during Step 5, the programming was not successful. Repeat the steps to see if the code will take. If the indicator keeps flashing red in step 5, this code cannot be taught. 6. Repeat steps 4 though 5 for each button on the source remote that you wish to transfer to the HS remote. 7. Once all codes have been transferred from the original source remote to the HS remote, press the Learn button X. This will turn off all LEDs and turn off the learning mode. 8. Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for any additional remotes you wish to teach into the HS Remote.

Erasing Learned Codes

The HSs remote allows you to remove or erase the code learned into a single button for a single device, to remove or erase all the codes that have been learned for a single device, or to erase all commands that have been learned to all devices. To erase a single learned code from within a single devices settings, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold both the Input Selector 0 within which the individual button to be erased has been programmed and the Learn button X. 2. When the red LED under the Input Selector turns red and the Program Indicator e flashes amber, release the buttons. 3. Press and release the Input Selector 0 again for the device within which the individual button to be erased has been programmed. 4. Press the 7 button S three times. 5. Press and release the individual button for which the code is to be erased. The Program Indicator e will blink green two times and then return to amber. 6. To erase other buttons within the same device, press them as noted in Step 5. 7. When all buttons to be erased have been pressed, press the Learn button X to complete the process. To erase all codes within a single device, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold both the Input Selector 0 for which you wish to erase the codes and the Learn button X. 2. When the red LED under the Input Selector turns red and the Program Indicator e flashes amber, release the buttons.

Macro Programming

Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently used combinations of commands with the press of a single button on the HSs remote control. Once programmed, a macro will send out up to 19 different remote codes in a pre-determined sequential order enabling you to automate the process of turning on your system, changing devices, or other common tasks. The HSs remote can store up to four separate macro command sequences, that are accessed by pressing the Macro buttons K. 1. To start programming a macro, press the Mute button A and the Macro button K to be programmed at the same time. Note that the latest selected Input Selector will light red, and the Program Indicator e will flash amber. 2. Enter the steps for the macro sequence by pressing the button for the actual command step. Although the macro may contain up to 19 steps, each button press, including those used to change devices, counts as a step. The Program Indicator e will flash green twice to confirm each button press as you enter commands. NOTE: While entering commands for Power On of any device during a macro sequence, press the Mute button A. DO NOT press the Power ON button 0. Remember to press the appropriate Input Selector button 0 before functions are changed to another device. 3. When all the steps have been entered, press the Preset Up / PIC+ button L to enter the commands. The red light under the Input Selector 0 will blink and then turn off and the Program Indicator e will flash green twice to confirm the macro to be programmed.

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Example: To program the Macro 1 K button so that it turns on the HS 350 and your TV, follow these steps: Press the Macro 1 button K and Mute A buttons at the same time and then release them. Note that the Program Indicator will flash amber. Press the TV Selector 0. Press the Mute A button to store the HSs power on command. Press the Screen Power On button Y button to store the TV Power On Command. Press the M N KL button 9 to complete the process and store the macro sequence. After following these steps, each time you press the Macro 1 button K, the remote will send all Power On commands. Erasing Macro Commands To remove the commands that have been programmed into one of the Macro buttons, follow these steps: 1. Press the Mute button A and the Macro button K that contains the commands you wish to erase. 2. Note that the Program Indicator e will flash amber, and the red LED under the Input Selector 0 last used will turn on. 3. Within ten seconds, press the Mute button A. 4. The red LED under the Selector will go out, and the Program Indicator e will turn green and flash three times before it goes out. 5. When the Program Indicator e goes out, the Macro has been erased.

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Track Skip or direct select with numeric buttons, Search, Slow-motion play, repeat play or Program play, etc., cannot be done. Depending on the DVD or VCD, some of the above operations may not be available (Playback control). Messages do not appear on the TV screen in the language you want. Select the language for Display and Preferred Subtitle in the SETUP menu (see page 18). For all messages from the DVD (DVD menu, subtitles) in the proper language the disc must have the language you selected, if not, another language will be selected. The audio language cannot be changed when you play a DVD. Multilingual sound is not recorded on the DVD. Changing the language for the sound by the Audio button on the remote or the Audio line in the Player Menu is prohibited on the DVD. In that case the audio language must be selected by the main menu on the DVD. The subtitle language cannot be changed when you play a DVD. Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD. Changing the language for the subtitles by the Subtitle button on the remote or the Subtitle line in the Player Menu is prohibited on the DVD. In that case the subtitle language must be selected by the main menu on the DVD. The subtitles cannot be turned off when you play a DVD. Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to turn the subtitles off. The angles cannot be changed when you play a DVD. Multi-angles are not recorded on most DVDs. Change the angles when the angle mark appears on the TV screen. Changing the angles is prohibited on some DVDs. The system does not operate properly. Static electricity, etc., may affect the systems operation. Disconnect the AC power cord, then connect it again. Please also refer to the Troubleshooting guide contained in your loudspeaker Owners Manual. ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING 33

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Glossary
Bit rate Value indicating the amount of video data compressed in a DVD per second. The unit is Mbps (megabit per second). 1 Mbps indicates that the data per second is 1,000,000 bits. The higher the bit rate, the larger the amount of data. However, this does not always mean higher quality pictures. Chapter Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles. Many titles are composed of several chapters, but many others are not. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Dolby Digital (5.1, AC-3) This sound format for movie theaters is more advanced than Dolby Pro Logic Surround. In this format, the rear speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency range and a subwoofer channel for deep bass is independently provided. This format is also called 5.1 because the subwoofer channel is counted as 0.1 channel (since it functions only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six channels in this format are recorded separately for superior channel separation. Furthermore, since all the signals are processed digitally, less signal degradation occurs. The name AC-3 comes from the fact that it is the third audio coding method to be developed by the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and the Double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. 1992.1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Dolby Pro Logic II Surround This is a method of decoding stereo or surround recordings that produces five channels from twochannel sound. Compared with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic II Surround reproduces left-to-right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby Pro Logic II Surround, you should have a pair of rear speakers and a center speaker. The rear speakers output stereo sound. DTS Digital audio compression technology developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. The rear channels are stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio. Good channel separation is realized, because all channels are recorded discretely and processed digitally. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. MPEG AUDIO International standard coding system to compress audio digital signals authorized by ISO/IEC. MPEG 1 conforms to up to 2-channel stereo, used on some DVDs as alternate (other language) track. DVD A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and single-sided DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times that of a CD. Furthermore, the data capacity of a dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD 9.4 GB, and a dual-layer and double-sided DVD 17 GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 of its original size. The DVD also uses the variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS and/or PCM, allowing you to enjoy more natural audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as multi-angle, multilingual, and subtitles may be provided with the DVD. Multi-angle function Various angles or viewpoints of the video camera for a scene are recorded on some DVDs. Multilingual function Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a picture are recorded on some DVDs. Parental Control A function of some (particulary US) DVDs to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users. The limitation varies from disc to disc. When it is activated, playback is completely prohibited, violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes and so on. Title The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on video software; or an album, etc., for a music piece on an audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want. Track Sections of a music piece on a CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track you want. PCM Pulse code modulation, an uncompressed data formation. NTSC National TV Systems Committee: a video standard used in USA. PAL Phase Alternation Line: a video standard used in many European countries.