Harman Kardon DVD 31 Owner's Manual
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Summary of Contents for Harman Kardon DVD 31
- Page 1 ® ® Power for the Digital Revolution DVD 31 DVD AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYER OWNER’S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
DVD 31 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 Audio Connections Video Display Connections Remote Control Operation... -
Page 3: Dvd
Thank you for choosing the Harman Kardon ® DVD 31. The DVD 31 is a state-of-the-art DVD player that combines the best of music, movies and still image reproduction in one, compact, slim-line product. Along with playback of conventional DVD and CD- Audio discs. -
Page 4: Safety Information
Remove Front-Panel Protective Film In order to protect the lens covering the front panel of your new DVD 31, 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 31 to play back a specific disc. As a result, we cannot guarantee complete compatibility with all encoders and versions of the codecs. -
Page 6: Dvd Terminology
The program material on a DVD may be recorded in either format and, in addition, you may configure the DVD 31 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
When the unit is on, the indicator lights blue. Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button once to turn the DVD 31 on. Press it again to put the unit in the Standby mode. Play: Press to initiate playback or to resume... -
Page 8: Front-Panel Information Display
Lights when a disc is playing in the normal mode. ››› When the DVD 31 is in the Fast Search play mode, two or three of these indicators will light to show that the unit is in a Fast Play mode, depending on the speed. -
Page 9: Remote Control Functions
0 Power On 1 Playlist 2 Audio Select 3 Open/Close ‹ › Navigation Buttons ⁄ ¤ 5 Info 6 Pause 7 Play 8 Previous Step/Skip 9 Search/Slow Reverse A Stop B Video Off C Display D Title E Clear F Numeric Keys G Light H A-B Repeat I Angle... - Page 10 V IR Emitter: This small, clear button-like device sends the IR commands from the remote control to the DVD 31. To ensure proper performance of the remote control, be sure to point it toward the unit and do not cover it with your fingers when sending remote...
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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 31 is blocked. This jack may also be used with compatible IR remote control-based automation systems. ‚ 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 analog audio input on your amplifier/ decoder/receiver. The DVD 31 will “downmix” • Read through the instructions before connecting other equipment. -
Page 13: Audio Connections
• Even when making a digital audio connection, we recommend that you also connect the left/right analog audio outputs of the DVD 31 to your receiver or processor. While your primary listening will be done using multichannel audio that is decoded from... -
Page 14: Video Display Connections
Y/Pr/Pb (green/red/blue) video output jacks on the DVD 31 to the matching video inputs on your receiver or processor, or directly to the inputs on your television or other video display. -
Page 15: Remote Control Operation
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Remote Control Operation Range 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 31 Play Pause Stop ±‹‹... -
Page 16: Digital Audio Connections
DVD 31’s analog audio out con- nectors, thanks to the “Downmix” function of the DVD 31 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
System Setup The final step in the installation of the DVD 31 is to establish the system’s configuration. Before proceeding further to make any adjustments, make certain that the DVD 31 is properly connected to a video display and an AC power source. Turn on the DVD 31 by pressing the Power On/Off Switch 2 and note that the Power Indicator 1 will change from amber to blue. -
Page 18: Setup Menu
Submenus to confirm that the settings are correct and to familiarize yourself with the available options so that you are aware of the flexibility of the DVD 31. To access the SETUP menus, press the OSD Button ` to activate the main menu screen, and... -
Page 19: Audio Setup Menu
Dolby Digital or DTS data streams. PCM Limit: This setting selects the maximum sample rate for the digital audio output of the DVD 31. Before making a selection for this option, consult the owner’s manual for your receiver or processor to determine the maximum sampling rate your receiver or processor is capable of handling. -
Page 20: Video Setup Menu
• 16:9: If you have a widescreen (16:9) display, or a display that has a widescreen mode, choose this setting. With this setting, the DVD 31 will adjust the output for widescreen movies so that they fill the entire screen in the proper aspect ratio. Note, how-... -
Page 21: Video Adjustments Menu
DVD player and other video sources. You may use either the DVD 31’s built-in color bar test signal or a test disc as the standard for the adjust- ments. To ensure that your system is properly opti- mized, we strongly recommend that you adjust your video display using the display’s own controls before... -
Page 22: Playback Basics For All Formats
PLAYBACK BASICS FOR ALL FORMATS Loading Discs To load discs in the DVD 31, first turn the DVD 31 on by pressing in the Power On/Off Switch or Power On Button 0. Note that the Power Indicator will turn amber when the unit is con- nected to an AC power source. -
Page 23: Dvd Playback
This feature is out of the control of the DVD 31, as it is set by the disc’s internal programming. Important Notes on DVD Playback The DVD 31 is capable of all the features and options covered by the DVD standards. -
Page 24: Playing Dvds And Cds
This is a function of the way the disc was created and is not a flaw in the DVD 31. Selecting a Group (for DVD-Audio Discs) Since DVD-Audio discs are organized into Groups,... -
Page 25: Selecting Or Changing The Subtitle
• Video Standard: The disc’s format is shown here. For the DVD 31, this will always be the NTSC format used in North America, as that is the only format activated for Region 1 players. -
Page 26: Mp3, Windows Media And Jpeg Playback
CD-ROM with MP3 or any other codec format. The DVD 31 is also able to play MP3 files while displaying their file names using its advanced graphic interface. Due to... -
Page 27: 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 31 as you would do with any other CD or DVD disc. The unit takes a few seconds to read the disc’s contents, then the disc will... -
Page 28: Using The Player Menu
DVD 31 is capable of playing. To program a disc’s playback, first load it into the DVD 31, but do not start playback. If the disc begins A to halt the to play, press the Stop Button playback. - Page 29 • If you enter a numeric playback position that is greater than the actual number of titles, chapters, tracks or files on the disc, the DVD 31 will automati- cally assign the last available position number to that title, chapter, track or file.
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Page 30: 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. See pages 18 and 19 for more information on entering language codes. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting Guide
• Copy protection In addition to the items shown above, additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your DVD 31, or installation-related issues, may be found in the list of “Frequently Asked Questions” which is located in the Product Support section of our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. -
Page 32: 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.