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harman/kardon
Service Manual
HS 250/230
Integrated Home Theater unit
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
26
PCB
DRAWINGS
40
BLOCK
DIAGRAM
45
WIRING DIAGRAM
46
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
47
Released
EU2008
harman/kardon,
Inc.
Rev
0,
10/2008
250 Crossways Park Dr.
Woodbury,
New
York,
11797
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HS 250/230 Service Manual
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HS 250 CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS 31
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HS 250 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:
CD:
More than 85 dB (EIAJ)
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
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
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
C: PAL 0.3 Vp-p 75 Ohms / NTSC 0.286 Vp-p 75 Ohms
Audio line Outputs
Audio L/R:
2 Vrms, 1 kilohms
General
Power requirements:
AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Max power consumption:
300 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.
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
and Logic 7 are registered trademarks 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.
Apple and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
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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.
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
• Is the power cord firmly plugged into the
power outlet?
• One of the safety mechanisms may be
operating. In this event, unplug the player from
the power outlet briefly and then plug it in
again.
the 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 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.
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
connecting your DVD system directly to your
TV’s S-Video input, if your TV is equipped with
this input (see page 14).
applied to some DVD programs could affect
picture quality. If you still experience problems
after checking your connections, please try
connecting 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
(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.
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).
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.
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
• 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 19).
The left and right channels are unbalanced
or reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components are
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
components.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
• Clean the disc.
The volume goes down automatically
and can not be increased.
• The internal temperature is too high. Wait
and can not 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 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
automatically.
• The DVD features the auto playback function.
automatically.
• The DVD features the auto playback function.
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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Troubleshooting
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 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.
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.
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 to
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 Troubleshooting
guide contained in your loudspeaker
Owners Manual.
guide contained in your loudspeaker
Owners Manual.
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