Harman Kardon DVD 25 Owner's Manual
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Summary of Contents for Harman Kardon DVD 25
- Page 1 ® Power for the Digital Revolution ® DVD 25 DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC PLAYER OWNER’S MANUAL DVD 25...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
DVD 25 DVD PLAYER Introduction Safety Information Features & DVD Compatibility DVD Terminology Front-Panel Controls Front-Panel Information Display Remote Control Functions Rear-Panel Connections Setup and Connections Connecting to a TV and Analog Receiver Connecting to a Receiver/Amplifier With Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder Connecting to a TV or Monitor With Component Connectors –... -
Page 3: Dvd
DVD player you’ve owned. Although many of the features of the DVD 25 resemble those of standard CD changers or players, there are a number of functions that you may be unfamiliar with. To ensure... -
Page 4: Safety Information
Remove Front-Panel Protective Film In order to protect the lens covering the front panel of your new DVD 25, it is shipped from the factory cov- ered by a protective plastic film. Before using the unit, remove this film by grabbing one corner and gently peeling back the plastic sheet. -
Page 5: Features & Dvd Compatibility
DVD. FEATURES & DVD COMPATIBILITY Compatible With CD as Well as DVD • The DVD 25 will play any conventional Audio CD and most recordable (CD-R) or erasable (CD-RW) CDs, bearing the logos shown here, MP3 or any VCD or DVD with the Region Code 1. -
Page 6: Dvd Terminology
The program material on a DVD may be recorded in either format and, in addition, you may configure the DVD 25 to play back in either format, depending on the features recorded on a disc. Chapter: DVD programs are divided into chapters and titles. -
Page 7: Front-Panel Controls
Power On/Off (Standby): Press the Button once to turn the DVD 25 on. Press it again to put the unit in the Standby mode. Note that in order for this switch to operate, the Main Power Switch must be pressed in so that it is in the ON position. -
Page 8: Front-Panel Information Display
NOTE: The indicators will also display text messages about the DVD 25’s status, including Reading when a disc is loading, and Disc Error when a disc not compatible with the DVD 25 is put into the Play position. -
Page 9: Remote Control Functions
Power On Power Off Subtitle Title Angle Audio Test Eject Setup Navigation Buttons Info Menu Pause Status Skip (Previous) Skip (Next) Play Search Reverse Stop Search Forward Dimmer Slow Forward Zoom Slow Reverse Random Step Forward Video Off Step Reverse Numeric Keys Program Check... - Page 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Power On: Turns on the player when it is in Standby mode (the Harman Kardon logo appears on-screen). Power Off: Turns off the player to Standby mode. Subtitle: When a DVD is playing, press to select a subtitle language or to turn subtitles off.
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Page 11: Rear-Panel Connections
This will enable the remote control to operate even when the front-panel Remote Sensor on the DVD 25 is blocked. This jack may also be used with compatible IR remote control-based automation systems. ª AC Power Cord: Connect this plug to an AC out- let. -
Page 12: Setup And Connections
• When the audio signal is to be fed to an analog receiver rather than to the TV, connect the audio out jacks to any normal audio input on your amplifier/ decoder/receiver. The DVD 25 will “downmix” • Read through the instructions before connecting other equipment. -
Page 13: Connecting To A Receiver/Amplifier With Dolby Digital Or Dts Decoder
TV. Connect the video or S-Video output of the DVD 25 (whatever is provided with your device) to the video or S-Video input on your device, and the video/S-Video output of this device to your TV. -
Page 14: Connecting To A Tv Or Monitor With Component Connectors - Component Video Connection
Connecting to a TV or Monitor With Component Connectors – Component Video Connection If the video display has component video inputs, con- nect the component video outputs on the DVD 25 to the corresponding input jacks on your television. If you... -
Page 15: Remote Control Operation
Point the remote control unit from no more than about 20 feet from the remote control sensor and within about 60 degrees of the front of the unit. DVD 25 • The operating distance may vary according to the brightness of the room. -
Page 16: Digital Audio Connections
Remember that Dolby Digital or DTS will only play 5.1-channel sound if you’ve connected the optical or coaxial output of the DVD 25 to a DTS or Dolby Digital receiver or decoder (see page 13) and if the disc was... -
Page 17: System Setup
• 4:3 Pan Scan: Choose this setting if the DVD 25 is connected to a conventional (4:3) TV set and you want widescreen movies to fill the entire screen. -
Page 18: Audio Menu
PCM LIMIT is high- lighted. At this menu you will be able to select the sample rate for the digital output of the DVD 25 so that it is compatible with the circuitry in your receiver or processor. Before making this setting you may want to consult the Owner’s Manual for the receiver or... -
Page 19: Player Setup Menu
(see below) without entering the correct password. If you forget your password, you can reset DVD 25 to the factory default password (8888) when the player is in Standby by pressing and holding the Clear Button for six seconds. -
Page 20: Menu Language
SYSTEM SETUP Menu Language The Menu Language menu allows you to select the language that will be used to display the menus gen- erated by the DVD that is being played. Note that although this menu permits you to select a langauge, in order for that language to appear it must be present on the disc. -
Page 21: Test Screen
In order to make certain that your home theater system is fully optimized to take advantage of DVD’s superb picture quality, the DVD 25 offers a built-in video test signal that makes it easy to calibrate your TV or video display for proper playback. -
Page 22: Playback Basics For All Formats
PLAYBACK BASICS FOR ALL FORMATS Loading Discs To load discs in the DVD 25, first turn the DVD 25 on by pressing in the Main Power On/Off Switch and then pressing the Power On Button Note that the LED indicator surrounding the Power On... -
Page 23: Dvd Playback
This feature is out of the control of the DVD 25, as it is set by the disc’s internal programming. Important Notes on DVD Playback The DVD 25 is capable of all the features and options covered by the DVD standards. -
Page 24: Playing Dvds
You may also select the multiple view angle directly from the remote control as shown on the next page. Selecting the Progressive Scan Format When the DVD 25 is configured for progressive scan playback the unit automatically selects the type of progressive scan reconstruction that produces the best picture. -
Page 25: Changing The Audio Track
PLAYING DVDs Repeat Play The DVD 25 offers three repeat functions that allow you to take advantage of the capacity of the unit for unattended playback: • Repeat Title: For DVD discs only, this mode repeats the title currently being played until the disc is man- ually stopped;... -
Page 26: A-B Repeat Play
In addition, Zoom may not operate on some disc menus and on subtitles. Information Menus The DVD 25 has the capability to give you an on-screen overview about various information on the current disc or all important player settings made, with the press of one button and without having to stop the playback mode. -
Page 27: Programmed Play With Dvd
Program Play Programmed play allows you to select any track, title or chapter from a DVD in the DVD 25 for playback in a specific order. This type of programming is particu- larly useful for parties or other situations where you want continuous playback of specific selections for a long period of time. -
Page 28: Cd Playback
CD (below the TRACK indicator) and the total time on disc. Using Bookmarks Bookmarks are a feature of the DVD 25 that allows you to mark up to nine different points on a disc and to quickly return to those points later. -
Page 29: Repeat Play
Random Play The Random Play function will play all of the tracks on a CD in a random order as selected by the DVD 25. Once the DVD 25 has played all of the tracks on the disc, it will stop. -
Page 30: Programmed Play With Cd
To program the disc in the DVD 25 for playback, follow these steps: Program Edit 1. In Stop or Resume mode, press the Prog Button on the remote. -
Page 31: Mp3 Playback
The DVD 25 is rare among DVD players in that it is able to play back discs recorded with MP3 files. This means that you may enjoy the latest music using discs created in your computer through the high-quality audio components in your home theater system. As... -
Page 32: Vcd Playback
CD technology, the playback functions for a VCD disc are similar to CD. To play a VCD disc, place it in the DVD 25 as you would do with any other CD or DVD disc. The unit takes a few seconds to read the disc’s contents;... -
Page 33: Dvd Language Codes
The availability of specific languages for the main audio track or subtitles is dependent on the choices made by a disc’s producer. You should always consult the disc’s jacket for information on languages for any disc. In the case of some languages, you may be required to enter a code from the list below to access that language. See pages 18–20 for more information on entering language codes. -
Page 34: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE Unit does not turn on • Main Power Switch • No AC power Disc does not play • Disc loaded improperly • Incorrect disc type • Invalid Region Code • Rating is above parental preset No picture •... -
Page 35: Technical Specifications
* See the following trademark acknowledgements: Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Harman Kardon, Inc. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” , “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. - Page 36 ® 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com © 2003 Harman International Industries, Incorporated Part No.: WLD8.810.084-1A...