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- Page 1 DVD 21 Digital Versatile Disc Player OWNER’S MANUAL DVD 21 ® Power for the Digital Revolution™...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Management Information that is encoded on tion. If there is any other Region Code on a Menu Language most DVD discs. This player is designed only for disc, that disc will not play on the DVD 21. Subtitle Language Status Bar Timeout Panel Dimmer... -
Page 3: Introduction And Terminology
Note that at present, few discs players and changers, or older video disc formats and CD audio discs, the DVD 21 is also compati- take advantage of this capability and, when they such as Laser Disc. However, if this is your first... -
Page 4: Upgradeability Via Internet
The ”firmware” controlling the functionality of decoding circuits. the Harman Kardon DVD 21 is fully upgradeable. • The DVD 21 will play any conventional Audio CD or recordable (CD-R) or erasable CD In the event of future improvements to its •... -
Page 5: Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Controls Main Power On/Off Pause Dimmer Power On/Off (Standby) Stop Test Eject Skip (Previous) Play Skip (Next) Main Power On/Off: Press this switch to Pause: Press this button to momentarily Dimmer: Press this button to reduce the apply power to the DVD player. Once the unit pause playback. -
Page 6: Front Panel Information Display
NOTE: The Indicators NOE will also display indicates the selected speed. the TV test screen is activated. text messages about the DVD 21’s status, G V-OFF Indicator: This indicator lights when including Reading when a disc is loading, the unit's video output has been turned off by... -
Page 7: Remote Control
Remote Control Functions POWER ON POWER OFF SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE AUDIO TEST EJECT SET-UP ARROWS/ENTER INFO MENU PAUSE STATUS SKIP (PREVIOUS) SKIP (NEXT) PLAY SEARCH REVERSE STOP SEARCH FORWARD DIMMER SLOW FORWARD ZOOM SLOW REVERSE RANDOM STEP FORWARD V.OFF STEP REVERSE NUMBERS PROGRAM CHECK... -
Page 8: Remote Control Functions
Remote Control Functions 0 POWER ON: Turns on the player when it is G PLAY: Begins to play disc (closes disc tray P /R STEP (REV/FWD): Freeze a picture in standby mode (Harman Kardon logo appears first, if it is open.) when a disc is playing. -
Page 9: Rear Panel Connections
Rear Panel Connections TV SCART CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT ¡ Optical Digital Output ∞ S-Video Output ª Remote Control Input ™ Coaxial Digital Output § AC Power Cord £... -
Page 10: Setup And Connections
To audio input connector (Red/White) on the TV or Stereo/Pro Logic Amplifier/Receiver To Video input To power outlet connector (Yellow) (AC 230V/50 Hz) DVD 21 TV SCART CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT... -
Page 11: Dolby Digital Or Dts Decoder
To audio input connector (Red/White, optional only, see Note above) To Video input connector To power outlet (Yellow) (AC 230V/50 Hz) DVD 21 TV SCART CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT... -
Page 12: Amplifier/Receiver
To view RGB video on your TV, the RGB format: compatible SCART connector on the TV must I Your DVD 21 is equipped with a SCART con- be used and the DVD 21´s SCART Video nector for direct connection to the TV. -
Page 13: Remote Control
(+) and (–) polarities. about 7 m from the remote control sensor and within about 60 degrees of the front of the unit. DVD 21 I The operating distance may vary according to Service life of batteries the brightness of the room. -
Page 14: Digital Audio Connections
IMPORTANT: If your surround processor/D/A Dolby Digital and DTS converter does not support 96 kHz PCM audio, you must use the DVD 21 analog outputs for full Both Dolby Digital and DTS are audio formats 96 kHz fidelity with these discs. -
Page 15: Playback Basics
Slow Motion Playback (with DVD only) press SEARCH on the remote. Once one of 3. Press POWER to turn on the unit, the DVD 21 1. When playing a DVD disc or when it´s in these buttons is pressed, the fast search will... -
Page 16: System Setup
PAL, DVD 21 will output PAL video. If the disc is all of the connectors cannot work at the same time. specific settings. Use the ARROW (KL ) but- NTSC, the player will output NTSC video. -
Page 17: Aspect Ratio
4:3 TV’s, set to 16:9 format, discs with 4:3 format artifacts disappear. may be played compressed vertically. With those Note: If the DVD 21 is connected to the TV using discs the TV must be set to 4:3 format. This setting enables Dolby Digital recordings to... -
Page 18: Select Other Audio Language
4), ”R” (Restricted, level 6) and ”NC 17” capable of decoding them. 3. Input the language code (see table on page (from 17 years old, level 7). The DVD 21 will If your A/V receiver or surround processor IS 32) directly with the NUMBER (0~9) keys. -
Page 19: Display Language
Other languages for the subtitle can be selected You´ve completed the setup process for your in the same way as described for the "Audio DVD 21 and are about to experience the finest in Language" on page 18 by selecting OTHER and music and home entertainment. Enjoy! entering a four digit code. -
Page 20: Test Screen
Test Screen Test Screen TV Picture Adjustment with Color adjustment. 1. When the Brightness and the Contrast are set Test Screen When you press the TEST button on the front optimally, turn up the color control to the level panel or on the remote you can activate a still These adjustments may be done now, but you of your perference. -
Page 21: Playing Dvd Discs
Playing DVD Discs Using the Status Bar The invalid symbol Ø appears on the screen Selecting a Chapter when you press a button that doesn’t have any Because DVD discs use digital technology, a title The on-screen Status Bar contains many playback function. -
Page 22: Using Bookmarks
Using Bookmarks Changing the Audio Track Changing the Camera Angle Bookmarks are a feature of the DVD 21 that A special feature of the DVD format is its Please remember you can only access the various allows you to mark up to nine different points on... -
Page 23: Repeat Play
Repeat A-B setting is done, A-B section the disc until the disc is manually stopped. will be played continuously. The DVD 21 has the capability to give you an To select any repeat mode, follow this way: 3. Press A-B on the remote again to cancel on-screen-overview about various informations 1. -
Page 24: Programmed Play With Dvd
Programmed play allows you to select any track, PROG. The program will play and the PROG title or chapter from a DVD in the DVD 21 for indicator in the front display will light. playback in a specific order. This type of program-... -
Page 25: Cd Playback
CD Playback Compatibility of Discs Audio CD Playback Features Using the Status Bar Before you load a disc, make sure that it is When playing audio CD’s, your DVD player has As soon as a CD is played the Status Bar will compatible with the player. -
Page 26: Selecting A Track
NOTE: If all 9 bookmarks are in use, you can still mark new scenes, but the previous bookmarks 1. During stop, resume or play mode, enter the Bookmarks are a feature of the DVD 21 that will be erased. track number directly with the NUMBER (0~9) -
Page 27: Repeat Play
CD in a random order as selected by until the unit is manually stopped. the capacity of the unit for unattended playback: the DVD 21. Once the disc has played all of the To initiate a Repeat A-B playback sequence, tracks, it will stop. -
Page 28: Programmed Play With Cd
To program the disc in the the selected track will be deleted. Note that DVD 21 for playback, follow these steps: 3. When you press STOP twice from the play the next value in the list will replace the delet- mode. -
Page 29: Mp3 Playback
MP3 Playback The DVD 21 is rare among DVD players in that it During MP3 playback some of the standard Programmed Playback with MP3 Discs is able to playback discs recorded with MP3 files. CD/DVD playback controls operate in their nor-... -
Page 30: Vcd Playback
PBC is turned on, the disc will be played from the Reverse are not available with VCDs. some SVCD discs may not play on the DVD 21 beginning, when PBC is turned off the disc will even though they will work on a computer. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not turn on • Main Power Switch turned Off • Press in Main Power Switch • No AC power • Check AC power plug and make certain any switched outlet is turned on Disc does not play •... -
Page 32: Dvd Language Codes
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. -
Page 33: Specifications
Technical Specifications Applicable Disc: Disc formats: 5 inch (12 cm) or 3 inch (8 cm) DVD-Movie, Standard conforming DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-R and DVD-RW, VCD, CD, CD-R, MP3 or CD-RW discs, Regio code: DVD Movie disc with Code 2 or 0 only. DVD-Layers: Single Side/Single Layer, Single Side/Dual Layer, Dual Side/Single Layer, Dual Side/Dual Layer Audio formats: Linear PCM, MPEG, Dolby Digital or DTS Video Signal System:... - Page 34 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com Harman Consumer International: 2, Route de Tours, 72500 Château-du-Loir, France © 2002 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Partnumber: SM109...