Harman Kardon DVD25 Owner's Manual
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Summary of Contents for Harman Kardon DVD25
- Page 1 DVD25 Digital Versatile Disc Player OWNER’S MANUAL DVD 25 ® Power for the Digital Revolution™...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SCART Video EN 61000-3-3/1.1995 Scan Type TV Standard TV Aspect Carsten Olesen Picture Control Harman Kardon Europe Audio Menu 11/01 Dynamic Range Audio Language Digital Format NOTE: This player is designed and manufac- playback of discs with Region Code 2, or for... -
Page 3: Introduction And Terminology
CD audio discs with the high- solve some of the mysteries of DVD, and help Harman Kardon DVD 25 is among the select few est fidelity and access to future software you to enjoy all the power and flexibility of the DVD players with true progressive scan video upgrades via the Internet. -
Page 4: Upgradeability Via Internet
• Advanced sophisticated 10-bit MPEG-2 video The ”firmware” controlling the functionality of • Future software upgrades accessible via decoding circuits. the Harman Kardon DVD 25 is fully upgradeable. Internet. In the event of future improvements to its • Direct RGB output via SCART (selectable) for... -
Page 5: Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Controls DVD 25 0 Main Power On/Off 4 Pause 8 Dimmer 1 Power On/Off (Standby) 5 Stop 9 Test 2 Eject 6 Skip (Previous) 3 Play 7 Skip (Next) 0 Main Power On/Off: Press this switch to 4 Pause: Press this button to momentarily 8 Dimmer: Press this button to reduce the apply power to the DVD 25. -
Page 6: Front Panel Information Display
Front Panel Information Display VCD PROGRESSIVE SCAN TEST V OFF REPEAT 1 ALL PBC RANDOM PROG TITLE TRACK CHAPTER HOUR 96kHz/ 24bit A Disc Type Indicators G V-OFF Indicator M Angle Indicator B Playback-Mode Indicators H Repeat Indicator N Title Indicators C 96kHz/24-Bit Indicator I VCD Playback Control Indicator O Chapter/Track Number Indicators... -
Page 7: Remote Control
Remote Control Functions POWER ON POWER OFF SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE AUDIO TEST EJECT SET-UP ARROWS/ENTER INFO MENU PAUSE EZMENU 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
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. Also the picture advances on screen). -
Page 9: Rear Panel Connections
(IR) input jack of another S-Video input switching. compatible Harman Kardon remote controlled product to have the built-in Remote Sensor on the DVD 25 provide IR signals to other compati- ble products. -
Page 10: Setup And Connections
Setup and Connections I Ensure that the power switch of this unit and I Read through the instructions before connect- other equipment to be connected is set to off ing other equipment. before commencing connection. I Ensure that you observe the color coding I Do not block ventilation holes of any of the when connecting audio and video cables. -
Page 11: Dolby Digital Or Dts Decoder
Setup and Connections Connecting to a receiver/amplifier with Dolby Digital (AC-3) or DTS (Digital Theater Systems) decoder I Note: With multiple video sources, your I Note for Analog Audio: The connection When DVD´s encoded in Dolby Digital or DTS are played, the Dolby Digital or DTS bitstream is out- Audio/Video device can be used for selecting from Audio Out to the TV is optional only. -
Page 12: Amplifier/Receiver
Setup and Connections Connecting to a TV or monitor with SCART or Component connectors Important Notes on SCART and RGB view RGB video on your TV, the RGB compati- Component Video Connection format: ble SCART connector on the TV must be used If the video display has component video inputs, I Your DVD 25 is equipped with a SCART con- and the DVD 25´s TV SCART connector must... -
Page 13: Remote Control
Remote Control Battery installation Remote control operation range Insert the batteries supplied while observing the Point the remote control unit from no more than correct (+) and (–) polarities. about 7 m from the remote control sensor and within about 60 degrees of the front of the unit. DVD 25 Service life of batteries I The operating distance may vary according to... -
Page 14: Digital Audio Connections
Digital Audio Connections Notes when connecting the opti- For your reference: Caution for the optical/coaxial cal digital audio cable (optional) digital audio outputs: I Dolby Digital (AC-3) is a digital sound com- I Remove the dust protection cap from the I When connecting an amplifier (with an opti- pression technique developed by the Dolby optical digital audio output and connect the... -
Page 15: Playback Basics
Playback Basics Basic Play Disc Playback Features Freeze Frame and Frame Advance (with DVD only) Preparation Skipping tracks or titles/chapters 1. Press STEP (FWD or REV) when a DVD is play- 1. Switch the TV ON and select its video input To move forward or backward through the tracks ing to freeze the picture. -
Page 16: System Setup
System Setup System Defaults Video Menu SCART Video The final step of the installation is to establish When you enter the Main Menu, the Video sub- the system’s defaults. It is helpful to take a few menu will be highlighted. If not, use the ARROW minutes to familiarize yourself with these set- (KL ) buttons to highlight the Video menu, tings, as they may require change before the first... -
Page 17: Tv Standard
System Setup Note: If the DVD 25 is connected to the TV using Select SCAN TYPE with the ARROW (KL ) but- Select TV ASPECT with the ARROW (KL) but- RGB via SCART, then the TV will be able to repro- tons, if it is not already selected, then press tons, if it is not already selected in the VIDEO duce NTSC images correctly, even if the TV is... -
Page 18: Dynamic Range
System Setup Dynamic Range Digital Output Menu Language Select DYNAMIC RANGE with the Arrow (KL) If your system includes 5.1 digital audio surround Select MENU LANGUAGE in the Player Setup buttons, if it is not already highlighted, then press decoding (Dolby Digital and/or DTS), select ORIG- Menu, then press ARROW (N) or ENTER to ARROW (N) or ENTER to access the Dynamic INAL as the digital Output. -
Page 19: Parental Control
System Setup Parental Control If the password is correct, the following display Light Control The DVD 25’s Password System is used to control will appear in the menu: Select LIGHT CONTROL in the Player Setup Menu, viewing of restricted programs and the capability then press ARROW (N ) or ENTER to access the to change the password itself and the rating. -
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 Ez Menu The invalid symbol Ø appears on the screen Selecting a Chapter (On-Screen Banner Display) when you press a button that doesn’t have any Because DVD discs use digital technology, a title function. To make the Banner Display disappear can be divided into individual chapters (similar to The on-screen Ez Menu contains many playback from the screen, press Ez Menu or CLEAR on the... -
Page 22: Using Bookmarks
Playing DVD Discs Using Bookmarks Changing the Audio Track Changing the Camera Angle Bookmarks are a feature of the DVD 25 that A special feature of the DVD format is its capabil- Please remember you can only access the various allows you to mark up to nine different points on ity of showing more than one view, or camera Audio Track, Subtitle, Angle and Repeat Displays... -
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 DVD25 has the capability to give you an on- To select any repeat mode, follow this way: 3. Press A-B on the remote again to cancel screen-overview about various informations on 1. -
Page 24: Programmed Play With Dvd
Programmed Play with DVD I To start playback of a previously selected pro- Program Play 4. Select ADD and press ENTER. Selected gram while a disc is playing normally, press Title/Chapter will be inserted. Programmed play allows you to select any track, PROG. -
Page 25: Cd Playback
CD Playback Compatibility of Discs Audio CD Playback Features Using the Banner Display Before you load a disc, make sure that it is com- When playing audio CD’s, your DVD player has As soon as a CD is played the Banner Display will patible with the player. -
Page 26: Selecting A Track
CD Playback Selecting a Track Using Bookmarks 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 25 that will be erased. -
Page 27: Repeat Play
CD Playback Repeat Play A-B Repeat Play Random Play The Repeat A-B function allows you to select any With CDs the DVD 25 offers three repeat func- The Random Play function will play all of the portion of a CD and have it repeat continually tions that allow you to take advantage of the tracks on a CD in a random order as selected by until the unit is manually stopped. -
Page 28: Programmed Play With Cd
Programmed Play with CD Program Play Delete Program Cancel Program Play 1. To delete any programmed track while the Program Play will be canceled: Programmed play allows you to select any track, Program Edit Display is on the screen, press 1. -
Page 29: Mp3 Playback
MP3 Playback The DVD 25 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- The DVD 25 is capable of creating playlists up to This means that you may enjoy the latest music mal fashion:... -
Page 30: Vcd Playback
VCD Playback VCD Playback Using the Ez Menu (On-Screen Banner) Playback Control VCD is a format that predates DVD which is for VCD Playback VCD discs made under the Revision 2.0 specifi- based on a different compression format than When playing VCD discs it is possible to access cation will usually offer PBC playback control. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION • Main Power Switch 0 turned Off • Press in Main Power Switch 0 Unit does not turn on • No AC power • Check AC power plug and make certain any switched outlet is turned on Disc does not play •... -
Page 32: Specifications
All specifications subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon and Power for the digital revolution are trademarks of Harman Kardon, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, AC-3, ProLogic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential. - Page 33 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com Harman Consumer International: 2, Route de Tours, 72500 Château-du-Loir, France © 2001 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Partnumber: SM081...
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