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- Page 1 DVD 30 Digital Versatile Disc Player OWNER’S MANUAL ® Power for the Digital Revolution™...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Management Information that is encoded on mation. If there is any other Region Code on a Menu Language most DVD discs. This player is designed only for disc, that disc will not play on the DVD 30. Subtitle Language Status Bar Timeout Panel Dimmer... -
Page 3: Introduction
To enable you to get the maximum quality from sumer electronics products ever brought to mar- DVDs, the DVD 30 is equipped with the latest in ket, but this may, nevertheless, be the first DVD DVD-Audio with Speaker Setup, Output design techniques, including advanced 10-bit player you’ve owned. -
Page 4: Terminology
Now, Harman may configure the DVD 30 to play back in either Kardon DVD 30 is among the select few DVD format, depending on the features recorded on a players with true progressive scan video output disc. -
Page 5: Upgradeability Via Internet
The ”firmware” controlling the functionality of decoding circuits. the Harman Kardon DVD 30 is fully upgradeable. • The DVD 30 will play any conventional Audio CD or recordable (CD-R) or erasable CD In the event of future improvements to its •... -
Page 6: Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Controls Main Power On/Off Stop Disc Indicators Power On/Off (Standby) Skip (Previous) Phone Level Eject Skip (Next) Phone Jack Play Dimmer Pause Test Main Power On/Off: Press this switch to Pause: Press this button to momentarily Dimmer: Press this button to reduce the apply power to the DVD player. -
Page 7: Front Panel Information Display
CD disc is playing they will show the current and D i s c E r r o r when a disc not com- track number. patible with the DVD 30 is put into the play position. F Test Indicator: This indicator lights when the TV test screen is activated. -
Page 8: Remote Control
Remote Control Functions POWER ON POWER OFF SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE AUDIO TEST EJECT SET-UP ARROWS/ENTER INFO MENU PAUSE STATUS SKIP (PREVIOUS) SKIP (NEXT) PLAY SEARCH REVERSE STOP SEARCH FORWARD DIMMER SLOW FORWARD ZOOM SLOW REVERSE RANDOM STEP REVERSE V.OFF STEP FORWARD/STEP PICTURE (DVD-A) NUMBERS PROGRAM CHECK... -
Page 9: Remote Control Functions
0 POWER ON: Turns on the player when it is G PLAY: Begins to play disc (closes disc tray P /R STEP (REV/FWD)/STEP PICTURE in standby mode (Harman Kardon logo appears first, if it is open.) (DVD-A): Freeze a picture when a disc is play- on screen). -
Page 10: Rear Panel Connections
Remote Sensor on S-Video input switching. the DVD 30 provide IR signals to other compati- ™ Coaxial Digital Output: Connect this jack ble products. § Component Video Outputs: These out- to the coaxial digital input of an A/V receiver or ª... -
Page 11: Setup And Connections
Use the Video output, when your TV set I Most European TV´s are equipped with SCART amplifier/decoder/receiver. The DVD 30 will is equipped with a Video input jack only. connectors rather than with a normal video ”downmix”... -
Page 12: Dolby Digital Or Dts Decoder
To audio input connector (Red/White, optional only, see Note above) To Video input connector (Yellow) To power outlet (AC 230V/50 Hz) DVD 30 To coaxial audio input connector To optical audio input connector Dolby Digital or DTS decoder Front Speaker (Left/Right) Center Speaker... -
Page 13: Amplifier/Receiver
TVs. If the video display has component video inputs, I Your DVD 30 is equipped with a SCART con- I When the RGB video signal is used, DVD´s connect the Component Video Outputs on the nector for direct connection to the TV. -
Page 14: Remote Control
Remote Control Battery installation Remote control operation range Insert the batteries supplied while observing the Point the remote control unit from no more than correct (+) and (–) polarities. about 7 m from the remote control sensor and within about 60 degrees of the front of the unit. STATUS I The operating distance may vary according to Service life of batteries... -
Page 15: Digital Audio Connections
IMPORTANT: If your surround processor/D/A Dolby Digital and DTS converter does not support 96 kHz PCM audio, you must use the DVD 30 analog outputs for full Both Dolby Digital and DTS are audio formats 96 kHz fidelity with these discs. -
Page 16: Playback Basics
Slow Motion Playback (with DVD only) press SEARCH on the remote. Once one of 3. Press POWER to turn on the unit, the DVD 30 1. When playing a DVD disc or when it´s in these buttons is pressed, the fast search will... -
Page 17: System Setup
The first step in checking or changing the system defaults is to access the Setup Menu. First, make certain that the DVD 30 is properly connected to Select SCART VIDEO with the ARROW (KL ) a video display, and that power is connected. For... -
Page 18: Tv Standard
TV must be set to 4:3 format. provide a high-resolution image in Progressive Note: If the DVD 30 is connected to the TV using Select TV ASPECT with the ARROW (KL) mode. If you have a compatible display device,... -
Page 19: Dynamic Range
When this choice is made, the reducing the impact of the digital source percep- DVD 30 will pass each type of signal through I Note that when a default language is selected, tibly. without any further processing. -
Page 20: Speaker Setup Menu
When LARGE is selected, a full-range output will Speaker Setup Menu be sent to the front left and front right This menu tells the DVD 30 which type of speak- outputs. ers are in use and what crossover frequency will Important Note: When a speaker set with a be used for a subwoofer. -
Page 21: Output Level Adjustment
ARROW ( ) buttons, if it is not already select- ⁄¤ DVD 30 only, NOT with the main volume controls continue action from the front of the room to the ed, then press ARROW ( ) or ENTER to access ›... -
Page 22: Delay Settings
4), ”R” (Restricted, level 6) and ”NC 17” for sound to reach your ears from the front or press ENTER and (L) to set the delay for the (from 17 years old, level 7). The DVD 30 will surrounds. surround speakers is different. You may compen-... -
Page 23: Subtitle Language
LED's to full level. You´ve completed the setup process for your Select another Subtitle Language DVD 30 and are about to experience the finest in Other languages for the subtitle can be selected music and home entertainment. Enjoy! in the same way as described for the "Audio... -
Page 24: Test Screen
Test Screen Playing DVD-AUDIO/VIDEO Discs Test Screen Contrast adjustment: Using the Status Banner Menu 1. Adjust the contrast on your TV until you see a (On-Screen Banner Display) When you press the TEST button on the front bright white bar in the right low corner of the panel or on the remote you can activate a still The on-screen Status Banner Menu contains screen and a deep dark black bar at the left. -
Page 25: Selecting A Title/Chapter
”CANCEL” and pressing ENTER. after a disc was read and the player is in Stop or Resume mode. To return to the normal display Bookmarks are a feature of the DVD 30 that Changing the Audio Track press DONE again. -
Page 26: Changing Subtitle Language
This is no failure of the unit but the intention of the disc´s author. Information Menus 2. Access the Repeat modes and their The DVD 30 has the capability to give you an Changing the Camera Angle on-screen-overview about various informations appropriate menus in the following order by... -
Page 27: Programmed Play With Dvd
PROG. The program will play and the PROG title or chapter from a DVD Video or Group or indicator in the front display will light. Track from a DVD-Audio in the DVD 30 for play- Delete a Title/Chapter back in a specific order. This type of programming 1. -
Page 28: Cd Playback
Before you load a disc, make sure that it is As soon as a CD is played the Banner Display will Bookmarks are a feature of the DVD 30 that compatible with the player. appear automatically. To delete it from screen,... -
Page 29: Selecting The Time Display
CD in a random order as selected by seconds. view time remaining for the disc (D-REMAIN). the DVD 30. Once the disc has played all of the I To cancel any Repeat Play function and to tracks, it will stop. - Page 30 To program the disc in the the selected track will be deleted. Note that DVD 30 for playback, follow these steps: 3. When you press STOP twice from the play the next value in the list will replace the delet- mode.
- Page 31 MP3/WMA Playback The DVD 30 is rare among DVD players in that it During MP3 playback some of the standard Programmed Playback with MP3 or WMA is able to playback discs recorded with MP3 or CD/DVD playback controls operate in their nor- Discs WMA files.
- Page 32 TITLE button on the remote control. When Reverse are not available with VCDs. some SVCD discs may not play on the DVD 30 PBC is turned on, the disc will be played from the even though they will work on a computer.
- Page 33 Troubleshooting Guide TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not turn on • Main Power Switch turned Off • Press in Main Power Switch • No AC power • Check AC power plug and make certain any switched outlet is turned on •...
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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: Specifications
Height measurement includes feet and chassis. 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, MLP Lossless, AC-3, ProLogic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. - Page 36 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com Harman Consumer International: 2, Route de Tours, 72500 Château-du-Loir, France © 2003 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Partnumber: wld8.810.120...
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