Harman Kardon DVD 101 Owner's Manual

Harman Kardon DVD 101 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Power for the Digital Revolution ® DVD 101 DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC PLAYER OWNER’S MANUAL DVD 101...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DVD 101 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: Introduction

    Along with con- ventional DVD and CD audio discs, the DVD 101 is also compatible with CD-R and CD-RW discs, VCD discs and discs recorded with audio files in the MP3 format.
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Remove Front-Panel Protective Film In order to protect the lens covering the front panel of your new DVD 101, 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

    3" (8cm) disc 5" (12cm) disc 5" (12cm) disc The DVD 101 will also play most discs recorded in the DVD-RW or DVD+RW formats, but we cannot guaran- tee complete playback compatibility of DVD-recordable discs due to the wide variation in recorders and blank discs.
  • Page 6: Dvd Terminology

    The program material on a DVD may be recorded in either format and, in addition, you may configure the DVD 101 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 101 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 101’s status, including Reading when a disc is loading, and Disc Error when a disc not compatible with the DVD 101 is put into the Play position.
  • Page 9: Remote Control Functions

    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 Clear Repeat Light A-B Repeat REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS DVD 101 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS...
  • 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.
  • Page 11: Rear-Panel Connections

    This will enable the remote control to operate even when the front-panel Remote Sensor on the DVD 101 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 101 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 101 (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 101 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 101 • The operating distance may vary according to the brightness of the room.
  • Page 16: Digital Audio Connections

    DVD 101’s analog audio out con- nectors, thanks to the “Downmix” function of the DVD 101 you will obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from the same DVD movies that provide full 5.1- channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as from titles encoded with Dolby Surround.
  • Page 17: System Setup

    16:9 mode). True widescreen (anamorphic) DVDs (i.e., those shown spread vertically when the DVD 101 is set to “16:9” and your TV is set to “4:3”) will be shown optimally with full vertical resolution. With some 4:3 TVs set to 16:9 format, discs with 4:3 format may be played compressed vertically.
  • Page 18: Audio Menu

    PCM LIMIT is high- lighted. At this menu you will be able select the sam- ple rate for the digital output of the DVD 101 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 proces-...
  • Page 19: Player Setup Menu

    The DVD 101 is shipped with “8888” as the default pass- word and with the parental control settings off. The following instructions will show how to change the password and lock the settings.
  • 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 101 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 101, first turn the DVD 101 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 101, as it is set by the disc’s internal programming. Important Notes on DVD Playback The DVD 101 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 101 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 101 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 101 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 101 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 101 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 101. Once the DVD 101 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 101 for playback, follow these steps: Program Edit 1. In Stop or Resume mode, press the Prog Button on the remote.
  • Page 31: Mp3 Disc Playback

    The DVD 101 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 101 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

    All specifications subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. 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.
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