Harman Kardon DVD 5 Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com Harman Consumer International: 2, route de Tours, 72500 Château-du-Loir, France © 2000 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part #J9020000300X...
- Page 2 DVD5 5-Disc DVD Changer OWNER’S MANUAL —±‚ RESUME RANDOM REPEAT 1ALL DISC A – B PROG. TITLE CHAPTER TRACK HOUR INTRO DISC Power for the Digital Revolution™ ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Harman Kardon Europe 04/00 for playback of discs with Region Code 2, or for discs that do not contain Region Code information. If there is any other Region Code on a disc, that disc will not play on the DVD 5. -
Page 4: Introduction
To ensure that you are able to take advantage of all the power and flexibility the DVD 5 has to offer, we encourage you to review this manual. That small investment in your time will pay major div- idends in the enjoyment you will get from proper use of the DVD 5. -
Page 5: Safety Information
DVD 5, which may not be covered by the war- ranty, be certain that all discs are removed from the unit before it is moved. Once the DVD 5 is installed, discs may be left in the unit when it is... -
Page 6: Disc Compatibility And Terminology
Disc Compatibility and Terminology Disc Compatibility The DVD 5 is more than a DVD player; it will play the following disc formats: I Both 5-inch (12cm) and 3-inch (8cm) discs I CD audio discs I DTS audio discs I CD-RW audio discs (only discs with good reflectibility, cheep ones with low reflectibility may not be played). -
Page 7: Front Panel Control
2. Standby Switch: Press the button once to turn the DVD 5 on, press it again to put the unit in the Standby mode. Note that in order for this switch to operate, the Master Power Switch (1) must be pressed in so that it is in the ON position. -
Page 8: Front Panel Information Display
J. Resume Indicator NOTE: The Program Time Indicators will also dis- play text messages about the DVD 5’s status, including Reading when a disc is loading, B y e when the unit is turned off, and D i s c Error when a disc not compatible with the DVD 5 is put into the play position. -
Page 9: Rear Panel Connections
TV with only one SCART input. • Remote Control Output: Connect this jack to the infrared (IR) input jack of another compatible Harman Kardon remote controlled product to have the built-in Remote Sensor on the DVD5 provide IR signals to other compatible products. -
Page 10: Remote Control Functions
Remote Control Functions POWER ON POWER OFF AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE STATUS TITLE RETURN SUBTITLE ON/OFF ARROWS ENTER MENU PLAY SEARCH (REV) SEARCH (FWD) OPEN/CLOSE PAUSE STOP PREV./NEXT SLOW (REV/FWD) RANDOM STEP (REV/FWD) NUMBERS PROGRAM CHECK CLEAR LIGHT REPEAT A-B-Repeat DISC SKIP REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 9... - Page 11 Remote Control Functions 0 POWER ON: Turns on the player when it is in standby mode (Harman Kardon logo appears on screen). 1 POWER OFF: Turns off the player to standby mode. 2 AUDIO: Press to access various audio lan- guages on a disc (If the disc contains multiple audio streams).
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Page 12: Setup And Connections
Setup and Connections I Ensure that the power switch of this unit and other equipment to be connected is set to off before commencing connection. I Do not block ventilation holes of any of the equipment and arrange them so that air can circulate freely. -
Page 13: Dolby Digital Or Dts Decoder
Setup and Connections Connecting to a receiver/amplifier with Dolby Digital (AC-3) or DTS (Digital Theater Systems) decoder When DVD´s encoded in Dolby Digital or DTS are played, the Dolby Digital or DTS bitstream is out- put from the player’s OPTICAL or COAXIAL digi- tal audio output. -
Page 14: Amplifier/Receiver
Setup and Connections Connecting to a TV set or monitor with SCART connectors Important Notes on SCART and RGB format: I Your DVD5 is equipped with two SCART con- nectors, one for direct connection to the TV, the second (AUX) for throughput of VCR or any other video source to a TV with only one SCART input. -
Page 15: Remote Control And Headphones
Remote Control and Headphones Battery installation Insert the batteries supplied while observing the correct (+) and (–) polarities. Service life of batteries I The batteries normally last for about one year, although this depends on how often, and for what operations, the remote control is used. I If the remote control unit fails to work even when it is operated near the player, replace the batteries. -
Page 16: Digital Audio Connections
Digital Audio Connections Notes when connecting the opti- cal digital audio cable (optional) I Remove the dust protection cap from the optical digital audio output and connect the cable firmly so that the configurations of both the cable and the connector match. I Keep the dust protection cap and always reattach the cap when not using the connec- tor. -
Page 17: Playback Basics
If the tray drawer or carousel tray appears to be stuck, contact your local Harman Kardon authorized service center. I Do not load more than one disc in each slot in the tray and do not attempt to place a standard 5-inch (12cm) disc over a smaller 3- inch (8cm) disc. -
Page 18: System Setup
System Setup System Defaults The final step of the installation is to establish the system’s defaults. It is helpful to take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with these set- tings, as they may require change before the first use and later from time to time. Set Up Menu The first step in checking or changing the system defaults is to access the Setup Menu. -
Page 19: Subtitle Language
System Setup Subtitle Language Select Subtitle Language With this set up you define the default subtitle language (if disc was created with different lan- guage tracks). Choosing a subtitle language from the Banner Display (see page 25) will over- write this setting only temporaily. 1. -
Page 20: Rating
System Setup Rating This chapter is to disable the playing of some DVDs (particulary U.S. types) which are insuit- able for some audiences, for example children. These DVDs are encoded with a specific rating level. If the rating level of the disc is higher than the preset in the settings operations described in this chapter, playback of the disc will be prohibited unless the password memorized (see... -
Page 21: Password
The DVD 5’s Password System is used to control viewing of restricted programs and one’s capa- bility to change the password itself. The DVD 5 is shipped without a password and with the set- tings for the password system unlocked. The fol- lowing instructions will show how to add a password and to lock the settings. - Page 22 System Setup Change Password Password can be changed at any time but at first the current password must be entered: 1. Press ARROW (UP or DOWN) on the remote to select Password on the SET UP MENU DISPLAY. 2. Press ENTER or ARROW (right), Enter Password Display appears.
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Page 23: Tv Aspect
System Setup TV Aspect This step selects the TV aspect, conventional screen shape (4:3) or widescreen (16:9), accord- ing to your TV set: I 4 x 3 letterbox: Choose this setting if the DVD5 is connected to a conventional (4:3) TV set and you would prefer to see movies in their original aspect ratio. -
Page 24: Digital Audio Out
System Setup Digital Audio Out This setting determines the digital signal format to be output from the optical/coaxial digital audio output of the DVD5. The optimal setting will depend on the digital decoder connected to that output. I PCM: Choose this setting if the decoder con- nected to the digital output is able to decode only normal PCM (only left and right front channels) data rather than Dolby Digital or... -
Page 25: Dvd Playback
DVD Playback Using the On-Screen Banner Display The on-screen Banner Display contains many playback features. To see the Banner Display, press STATUS on the remote while a disc is play- ing. Use the ARROW buttons on the remote to move through the different features in the Banner Display. -
Page 26: Changing The Audio Language Or Track
DVD Playback Changing the Audio Language or Track DVD discs may contain a variety of audio tracks, including foreign languages, special commen- taries, descriptive video for the sight impaired, and various digital formats. In normal play, the unit will always look for the default setting for the audio track, but you may change the audio track at any time using the Menu Status Bar or the AUDIO button on the remote and following... -
Page 27: Using Booksmarks
DVD Playback Using Bookmarks Bookmarks Bookmarks are a feature of the DVD 5 that allows you to mark up to nine different points on a disc and to quickly return to those points later. The Bookmarks feature works on both DVD and CD discs. -
Page 28: Programmed Play With Dvd
Programmed Play with DVD The DVD 5 is equipped with a wide range of programmed play functions that enable you to have the unit select or repeat tracks for you, or you may program a specific order for discs and tracks to play. -
Page 29: Program Play
Programmed Play with DVD Program Play Programmed play allows you to select any track, title or chapter from any disc in the DVD 5 for playback in a specific order. This type of pro- gramming is particularly useful for parties or... -
Page 30: Cd Playback
CD Playback Compatibility of Discs Before you load a disc, make sure that it is com- patible with the player. Note that the following discs CANNOT be used with this player. I Laserdisc I CD-I, CD-ROM, CD-R, DVD-ROM I MiniDisc I CD-RW (erasable CD) with low reflectivity, those with high reflectivity will be accepted and played (if finalized, see also page 3). -
Page 31: Selecting A Track
CD Playback Selecting a Track 1. During disc playback, enter the track number directly with the NUMBER (0~9) buttons on the remote or press STATUS on the Remote to see Banner Display on the screen if it’s not on already (as normally in play mode). 2. -
Page 32: Programmed Play With Cd
Programmed Play with CD The DVD 5 is equipped with a wide range of programmed play functions that enable you to have the unit select or repeat tracks for you, or you may program a specific order for discs and tracks to play. -
Page 33: Program Play
Programmed Play with CD Program Play Programmed play allows you to select any track from any disc in the DVD5 for playback in a spe- cific order. This type of programming is particu- larly useful for parties or other situations where you want continual playback of specific selec- tions for a long period of time. -
Page 34: 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 35: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM Unit does not turn on Disc does not play No picture No sound Picture is distorted or jumps during fast forward or reverse play Some remote buttons do not operate during DVD play The menu is in a foreign language “... -
Page 36: Technical 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.