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Harman Kardon DVD 48 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 DVD 48 DV D AUDIO/VIDEO AND SACD ™ PLAYER WITH HDMI ™...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION 1. Read Instructions. All the safety and operating instruc- tions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions. The safety and operating instruc- tions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. The DVD player’s cabinet may be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    AC outlet. NOTE: To avoid damage to the DVD 48 that may not be covered by the warranty, remove the disc from the unit before it is moved. Once the DVD 48 is installed, a disc may be left in the unit when it is turned off, but the unit should NEVER be moved with a disc left in the disc tray.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Analog Video Remote IR Input and Output INSTALLATION Step One – Connect the DVD 48 to Other Components Connecting the DVD 48 Directly to a Television Connecting the DVD 48 to an Audio/Video Receiver Step Two – Plug In AC Power Step Three –...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    With the ability to play almost any disc in your library, including DVD Audio/Video, DVD±R/RW, SACD and JPEG, the DVD 48 is bound to be enjoyed for many years to come. To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new DVD player, we urge you to read this manual and refer back to it as you become more familiar with its features and their operation.

  • Page 7: Disc Compatibility

    Due to differences in the authoring of certain discs, it is possible that some discs may include features that are not compatible with the DVD 48. Similarly, although the DVD 48 is capable of a wide range of features, not all discs include every capability of the DVD system.
  • Page 8 JPEG still images. However, variations in the encoder or codec used and the bit rate of the encoding may affect the DVD 48’s ability to play a specific disc. As a result, we cannot guarantee complete compatibility with all encoders and versions of the codecs.

  • Page 9: Front-Panel Controls

    FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS...
  • Page 10 DVD 48 is plugged into AC power, the LED turns amber to indicate that the DVD 48 is in Standby mode (ready to be turned on). When the DVD 48 is turned on (by pressing the Standby/On Switch), the LED turns blue.

  • Page 11: Front-Panel Information Display

    (1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x or 1/16x). ›› When the DVD 48 is in the Fast Search Play mode, two of these indicators will light to show that the unit is in a Fast Play mode. The selection will be displayed on screen as one of six steps that correspond to the following speeds: ~1-1/2x, 4x, 6x, 8x, 16x or 32x.

  • Page 12: Rear-Panel Connections

    DVD 48 as a source device for a multiroom system or if you wish to make analog recordings, as it is not possible to make digital recordings of most DVDs.
  • Page 13 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS...

  • Page 14: Remote Control Functions

    Standby mode. Open/Close: Press this button to open or close the disc drawer. If the DVD 48 is in Standby mode, pressing this button will turn it on. Page Up/Down: Some DVD-Audio discs allow you to select from several still images associated with an audio selection while it is playing.
  • Page 15 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter Lens Power On Open/Close Audio Clear Program Repeat A-B Repeat Random Group System Setup Previous Step/Skip Search/Slow Reverse Play Angle Pause /‹/ › Navigation ⁄ ⁄ Backlight Video Off Audio Mode Power Off Page Up/Down Subtitle Title Numeric Keys...
  • Page 16 However, the screen saver does not become activated when the DVD 48’s Setup menus are on screen. The DVD 48 also allows you to set one of two Auto Power Off modes in the GENERAL SETUP menu that turn off the DVD 48 after a longer period of inactivity.

  • Page 17: Introduction To Home Theater

    “surround sound,” immersing you in the musical or film presentation for increased realism. The receiver used with the DVD 48 may have up to seven speakers (plus a subwoofer) connected to it. When more than two speakers are used, it is called a multichannel system •...

  • Page 18: Connections

    2. In a multiroom system. Many receivers and processors require sources used in multiroom systems to output analog audio signals. 3. When connecting the DVD 48 directly to a non-HDMI TV. The TV may not have digital audio inputs. 4. When playing high-resolution 96kHz PCM audio discs. If your receiver is not capable of processing 96kHz audio, you may need to use the analog audio connection.

  • Page 19: Video Connections

    The DVD 48 is capable of outputting up to 720p, 1080i or 1080p video and 2- or 6-channel PCM or up to 5.1-channel Dolby Digital or DTS audio through its HDMI connection. The DVD 48 is in compliance with HDCP (High-Definition Copy Protection) and the video display must also be HDCP-compliant to be used with the DVD 48’s HDMI output.

  • Page 20: Remote Ir Input And Output

    When the DVD 48 is placed in such a way that aiming the remote at the front-panel IR sensor is difficult, such as inside a cabinet or facing away from the listener, you may connect an external IR receiver, such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to the Remote IR Input jack.

  • Page 21: Installation

    DVD 48. Therefore, it is best to place the DVD 48 on its own shelf instead of stacking it directly on top of another component.

  • Page 22: Step Two - Plug In Ac Power

    If your receiver is equipped with digital audio inputs, then select either a coaxial or optical digital audio input, and connect it to the corresponding output on the DVD 48. See Figure 12. This step also applies to a receiver that is only capable of HDMI switching and cannot process the audio portion of the HDMI signal.
  • Page 23 There are several ways in which the DVD 48 may be turned on from Standby mode. a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel or remote. See Figure 16. Figure 16 – Standby/On Switch b) Press the Open/Close Button on the front panel or remote.

  • Page 24: Initial Setup

    HDMI and component video signals simultaneously. If you have used either of these connections and have no picture, the likely problem is that the DVD 48 is set to output only the other type of video. This is easily fixed by pressing the HDMI Button on the remote to turn the HDMI Output On or Off as desired.

  • Page 25: Step One - System Setup

    When the desired rating level appears, you may move the cursor to the next setting. The first time you use the DVD 48, it is recommended that you scroll to the Parental Password setting to enter a new password. Enter the default password code “1211”, and the screen shown in Figure 22...

  • Page 26: Step Two - Audio Setup

    INITIAL SETUP This is particularly important for plasma displays and some CRT devices. Set Screen Saver to ON so that the DVD 48 will run the screen saver when no action has been detected for 2-1/2 minutes. Press a desired command key on the front panel or remote to “wake”...

  • Page 27: Step Three - Speaker Setup

    The proper adjustment of these settings is key to optimal reproduction of DVD-Audio and SACD discs, when the DVD 48 is used with a receiver or processor that does not have audio adjustment capabilities for the direct inputs.
  • Page 28 Although ideally you placed all of your speakers in a circle equidistant from the listening position, we recognize that it isn’t always practical to do so. This setting enables the DVD 48 to delay the signal from some speakers by up to 15 mS to compensate.

  • Page 29: Step Four - Video Setup

    NTSC (used in North America) or PAL (used in Europe and other parts of the world) video format. The DVD 48 is capable of recog- nizing and playing DVDs in the PAL format, but only if they are encoded for Region 1 or Region 0 (open region, playable worldwide).
  • Page 30 NOTES: • The Scan Type only affects the Component Video Outputs. • If you have connected the DVD 48 to a video display that is not capable of displaying progressive scan video using the Component (Y/Pr/Pb) Video Outputs, and you have inadver-...
  • Page 31 HDMI Setup If your video display is connected to the DVD 48’s HDMI Output, there are a few additional settings to be made on the HDMI SETUP menu. If it is not already on screen, press the Setup Button to display the SYSTEM SETUP menu (Figure 20).

  • Page 32: Step Five - Disc Settings

    • PCM: At this setting the DVD 48 outputs decoded multichannel or two-channel PCM signals. • Off: This setting mutes the audio output. If the DVD 48 is connected to a receiver or processor that is not capable of accessing the audio portion of the HDMI signal, select this setting.
  • Page 33 NOTE: Due to the variations in how DVD discs are authored, the subtitle languages displayed by the DVD 48 may not accu- rately reflect the actual languages available on the disc. It is recommended that subtitles be selected using the disc’s menu.

  • Page 34: Operation

    Kodak Picture CDs, but not Kodak Photo CDs. DO NOT attempt to play another type of disc. • The DVD 48 will only play discs that are coded for Region 1 or discs that are open to being played in all regions (Region Code “0”). Discs that contain a Region Code of 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 (as noted by a number inside a world map logo on the disc’s jacket) will not play.

  • Page 35: Playback Control

    • The DVD 48 will display video in the NTSC or PAL format, depending on the TV type setting in the VIDEO SETUP menu. The PAL format is generally used in Europe and other regions of the world outside North America, and some music or other DVDs are available in PAL with a Region Code of “0”.
  • Page 36 Video Off Button. Press the button again to restore the video output. The V-Off Indicator will light in red to remind you that the video displays have been turned off. The video output will automatically be restored each time the DVD 48 is turned on.

  • Page 37: Dvd Playback

    This feature is out of the control of the DVD 48, as it is set by the disc’s internal programming.
  • Page 38 Use the Numeric Keys or the enter the number of the desired group. When you press the Enter Button, the DVD 48 will skip to that group. The number of the new group may not be displayed in the dialog box.
  • Page 39 (group) to be changed in this manner. This is a function of the way the disc was created and is not a flaw in the DVD 48. For some discs, you may press the Title or Audio Button during playback to change the current title or group.
  • Page 40 OPERATION Repeat Play The DVD 48 offers several repeat functions that allow you to take advantage of the capacity of the unit for unattended playback. Press the Repeat Button once to display the Repeat Message on screen. See Figure 45. Press the Repeat Button again to cycle through the options.

  • Page 41: Cd Playback

    CD Playback Many functions of the DVD 48 operate the same way for CD playback as for DVD play; however, there are some important differences. When a CD is loaded, the DVD 48 will automatically begin playing, but without displaying any information on screen other than the initial disc-type identification.
  • Page 42 CD, and if the SACD disc is not a hybrid disc – that is, it does not contain a CD layer – the DVD 48 will not be able to play it. The UNKNOWN DISC message will appear in the front- panel display.

  • Page 43: Mp3, Windows Media

    Discs containing MP3, WMA or JPEG files are navigated and controlled a little differently than standard DVDs and CDs. When a disc containing one or more of these types of files is loaded in the DVD 48, the Media Player screen will appear. See Figure 52.
  • Page 44 • When a multisession disc with both standard CD audio and MP3 or WMA content is in use, the DVD 48 will play only the CD audio sections of the disc. Track numbers will be visible in the display, but the files will not be decoded.

  • Page 45: 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 48 as you would do with any other CD or DVD disc. The unit takes a few seconds to read the disc’s contents;...

  • Page 46: Programming A Playlist

    OPERATION Programming a Playlist Programmed play allows you to select tracks on a CD for playback in a specific order, skipping tracks you don’t wish to hear and reordering other tracks to suit your tastes. To program a disc for playback, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting Guide

    • Load disc label-side up; align the disc with the guides and • Check to see that the disc is SACD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, VCD, MP3, • Non-hybrid SACD discs are not recognized by the DVD 48. Change for non-hybrid SACD disc •...
  • Page 48 Cannot program playlist Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your DVD 48, 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 49: Technical Specifications

    All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Designed to Entertain is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

  • Page 50: Glossary

    CD format. The DVD 48 is capable of playing MP3 files stored on a disc using its advanced graphic interface.
  • Page 51 The resume function is not available for WMA files. For DVDs, CDs, MP3 files, JPEG files, and VCDs with PBC (Playback Control) only, the resume function will be retained even after the DVD 48 has been placed in Standby mode by pressing the Standby/On Switch, but not after the unit has been unplugged from AC power.

  • Page 52: Appendix

    APPENDIX Appendix – Default settings and worksheets Table A1 – General Setup Menu Settings Setting DVD-Audio mode SACD mode OSD Language Parental Rating Parental Password Screen Saver Auto Power Off Sleep Timer Factory Default Table A2 – Audio Setup Menu Settings Setting Analog Output Digital Out...
  • Page 53 Table A6 – Speaker Level Menu Settings Access this menu from the Speaker Setup menu. Setting Front L Center Front R Surround L Surround R Subwoofer Table A7 – Video Setup Menu Settings Setting TV Display TV Type Black Level Closed Caption Still Mode Progressive Scan...
  • Page 54 APPENDIX Table A11 – 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 55 STAPLE INVOICE HERE...
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