Harman Kardon DVD 22 Owner's Manual

Harman Kardon DVD 22 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Power for the Digital Revolution DVD 22 DVD VIDEO PLAYER DVD 22 Play Pause Stop Skip/Search Dimmer ±‹‹ ››± OWNER’S MANUAL Open/Close ® ® JPEG PROG RANDOM REPEAT 1 ALL A - B V. OFF TEST P . SCAN TITLE...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DVD 22 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 22. The DVD 22 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, the DVD 22 lets you enjoy files recorded on a computer’s optical drive in the MP3 or Windows...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Remove Front-Panel Protective Film In order to protect the lens covering the front panel of your new DVD 22, 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 22 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 22 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 22 on. Press it again to put the unit in the Standby mode. Note that in order for this switch...
  • Page 8: Front-Panel Information Display

    Lights when a disc is playing in the normal mode. ››› When the DVD 22 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 22. 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...
  • Page 11: Rear-Panel Connections

    This will enable the remote control to operate even when the front-panel Remote Sensor on the DVD 22 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 analog audio input on your amplifier/ decoder/receiver. The DVD 22 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 22 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 22 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

    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 22 DVD 22 • The operating distance may vary according to the brightness and type of lighting in a room.
  • Page 16: Digital Audio Connections

    Remember that Dolby Digital or DTS will only play 5.1-channel sound if you’ve connected the optical or coaxial output of the DVD 22 to a DTS or Dolby Digital receiver or decoder (see page 13) and if the disc was recorded in the Dolby Digital or DTS format.
  • Page 17: System Setup

    SYSTEM SETUP The final step in the installation of the DVD 22 is to establish the system’s configuration. Before proceeding further to make any adjustments, make certain that the DVD 22 is properly connected to a video display and an AC power source. Turn on the DVD 22 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 22. System Setup Menu The SYSTEM SETUP submenu is where you establish the control options for the DVD 22 that do not relate to audio or video playback.
  • Page 19: Video 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 22. 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 Adjustments Menu

    DVD player and other video sources. You may use either the DVD 22’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 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 22 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 22, first turn the DVD 22 on by pressing in the Power On/Off Switch 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 22, as it is set by the disc’s internal programming. Important Notes on DVD Playback The DVD 22 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 22. PLAYING DVDs AND CDs Selecting a Chapter (for DVDs) To select a chapter, first press the Status Button N so that the Status Display appears.
  • Page 25: Selecting Or Changing The Subtitle

    • Video Standard: The disc’s format is shown here. For the DVD 22, 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 22 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 22 as you would do with any other CD or DVD disc. The unit takes a few seconds to read the disc’s contents;...
  • Page 28: Using The Player Menu

    DVD 22 is capable of playing. To program a disc’s playback, first load it into the DVD 22, 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 22 will automati- cally assign the last available position number to that title, chapter, track or file.
  • 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 page 25 for more information on entering language codes.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE Unit does not turn on • No AC power Disc does not play • Disc loaded improperly • Incorrect disc type • Invalid Region Code • Rating is above parental preset No picture • Intermittent connections •...
  • Page 32: Technical Specifications

    DVD 22 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Applicable Disc: Disc formats: 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch (8cm) DVD-Movie, Standard conforming DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, VCD, CD, CD-R, MP3 or CD-RW discs Region code: DVD Movie disc with Code 1 or 0 only DVD-Layers: Single Side/Single Layer, Single Side/Dual Layer, Dual Side/Dual Layer...

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