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Service Manual
Digital Lounge HS 250/230
Integrated Home Theater System controller
CONTENTS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
2
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
3
FRONT
PANEL
CONTROLS
5
FRONT
PANEL
DISPLAY
6
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
7
PACKAGE LIST AND PARTS
9
EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS
10
ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST
11
SEMICONDUCTOR PINOUTS
22
PCB
DRAWINGS
36
BLOCK
DIAGRAM
41
WIRING DIAGRAM
42
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
43
Released
EU2008
harman/kardon,
Inc.
Rev
0,
10/2008
250 Crossways Park Dr.
Woodbury,
New
York,
11797
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DIGITAL LOUNGE
ENGLISH
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 The Bridge,
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.
Digital Lounge Controller Specifications
DVD player
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): 20 Hz ~ 22 kHz (+/- 1.0 dB)
(Stereo)
CD (PCM): 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz (+/- 1.0 dB)
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, 2 kHz)
CD: More than 85 dB (EIAJ)
CD: More than 85 dB (EIAJ)
Amplifer output
Power (per channel):
65 W (6ohms)
Signal-to-noise ratio:
> 85 dB
Total Harmonic distortion:
< 0.2%
FM Tuner
System:
PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system
Tuning range:
87.50 ~ 108.00 MHz
Antenna terminals:
75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency:
10.7 MHz
Video Outputs:
HDMI™ Output: Video:
576p, 720p, 1080i
HDMI Version 1.0-compliant
HDCP Version 1.1-compliant
HDMI Version 1.0-compliant
HDCP Version 1.1-compliant
Audio line Outputs
Audio L/R:
2 Vrms, 1 kilohms
General
Power requirements:
AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Max power consumption:
180 W
Idle power consumption:
Less than 2 W
Dimensions (WxHxD):
350mm x 84mm x 250mm
Weight: 3,8 kg
* Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Troubleshooting
For the Controller
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 author-
ized Harman Kardon dealer.
while using the system, use this troubleshooting
guide to help you remedy the problem.
Should any problem persist, consult your author-
ized Harman Kardon dealer.
No power.
• Is the power cord firmly plugged into the
• 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.
power outlet briefly and then plug it in again.
No picture.
• Check that the system is connected correctly
• 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 12).
• 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.
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 pro blems
after checking your connecti ons, please try con-
necting your DVD system directly to your TV’s
S-Video input.
applied to some DVD programs could affect
picture quality. If you still experience pro blems
after checking your connecti ons, please try con-
necting your DVD system directly to your TV’s
S-Video input.
The aspect ratio of the screen is wrong
(picture vertically expanded) when you
play a wide picture by the player or an
external source connected to the screen
even though you set “TV DISPLAY” in the
SETUP menu to "Auto".
• If you connect the system or the external
(picture vertically expanded) when you
play a wide picture by the player or an
external source connected to the screen
even though you set “TV DISPLAY” in the
SETUP menu to "Auto".
• If you connect the system or the external
source with the SCART cable, connect directly
to the TV. Otherwise the autoswitch function of
the aspect ratio for the TV may not work.
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 DL (as recommended) or the external
source, or if the autoswitch function does not
work you should turn the TV to "Fill All".
source, or if the autoswitch function does not
work you should turn the TV to "Fill All".
There is no sound or volume is very low
• Check that the speakers and components are
• 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.
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.
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
Press
N
to return to normal play mode.
• Check the speaker settings (see page 31).
The left and right channels are
unbalanced or reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components 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
• 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.
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.
• Disconnect antenna cables from external
sources (also PC) connected to the screen or
system. If hum disappears use an antenna
transfomer between antenna and source.
system. If hum disappears use an antenna
transfomer between antenna and source.
• If PC is connected to the system disconnect the
Audio and Video cables. If hum disappears use
an audio transformer between PC audio out
and system input. If hum persists unplug PC
from your system and ask your local dealer for
a proper solution (ground loop interrupt).
an audio transformer between PC audio out
and system input. If hum persists unplug PC
from your system and ask your local dealer for
a proper solution (ground loop interrupt).
The volume goes down automatically
and cannot be increased.
and cannot be increased.
• The internal temperature is too high. Wait
approximately one minute for the amplifier to
reach normal working temperature.
reach normal working temperature.
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antenna is connected correctly.
• Check that the antenna is connected correctly.
Adjust the antenna and connect an external
antenna if necessary.
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
• 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
• There is no disc inside. (“NO DISC” appears on
the front panel display and the TV screen.)
Insert a disc.
Insert a disc.
• Insert the disc correctly with the playback side
facing down.
• Clean the disc.
• The system cannot play CD-ROM's, etc.
(see page 3).
• DVD with wrong region code
(see page 18).
Playback stops automatically.
• Some discs include an auto pause signal. When
• Some discs include an auto pause signal. When
playing such a disc, the system stops playback
at the signal.
at the signal.
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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
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).
(Playback control).
Messages do not appear on the TV screen
in the language you want.
• Select the language for Display and Preferred
in the language you want.
• Select the language for Display and Preferred
Subtitle in the SETUP menu (see page 22).
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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 system’s
• Static electricity, etc., may affect the system’s
operation.
Disconnect the AC power cord, then connect it
again.
Disconnect the AC power cord, then connect it
again.
Please also refer to the Trouble shooting
guide contained in your loudspeaker
Owners Manual
guide contained in your loudspeaker
Owners Manual
No picture although the mains plug is
inserted and the unit is switched on.
inserted and the unit is switched on.
Screen dark.
Weak or excessive colours.
The picture is too large or too small.
The displayed picture is too dark.
The picture is displayed,
but there is no sound.
but there is no sound.
Horizontal stripes with TV
or video signals.
or video signals.
• Mains switch in position ”0” (OFF).
• Mains plug of unit is not inserted into
the plug receptacle.
• The HDMI cable is not properly inserted.
• Defective mains cable.
• Contrast setting too low.
• No input signal, wrong input selected.
• Colour not correctly set.
• Connection cable not correctly connected.
• Picture format set wrongly.
• The picture quality is not set correctly.
• The sound is switched to mute.
• The Coaxial Digital Audio cable is not properly
inserted.
• Volume is set to minimum.
• Signal source is placed in front of the display.
• Shift mains switch to position ”I”.
• Insert the mains cable plug into the
plug receptacle.
• Insert the HDMI cable firmly.
• Call the service hotline.
• Set the brightness and/or contrast correctly
(see Picture Calibration).
• Check the connection cable; assign correct
input to source.
• Set the colour correctly
(see Picture Calibration).
• Connect the cable correctly.
• Repeatedly press the Screen Format Button
until the picture is displayed as full
screen.
screen.
• Correct the picture brightness and contrast
(see Picture Calibration)
• Press the Mute Button
A on the remote
control.
• Insert the Coaxial Digital Audio cable firmly.
• Increase the volume.
• Always place the signal sources on the side of
or behind the display.
Defect
Possible cause
Possible remedy
For the TV
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