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Harman Kardon DMC 1000 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 DMC 1000 Digital Media Center OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Rear Panel Connections Setup and Connections Remote Control Digital Audio Connections Playback Basics Basic Play Disc Playback Features System Set-up Media Library Setup DVD Player Setup Audio Setup Video Setup General Setup Advanced Setup DMC Basics Operation 32 Troubleshooting Guide Technical Specifications...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thanks to Gracenote® MusicID,®* all content recorded from a CD to the DMC 1000’s hard drive is identified by album name, artist and genre, with additional information to show the title of each track.

  • Page 4: Terminology

    When placed in Server Mode, the DMC 1000 may still be used as a serv- er, even though its four zones are inactive. Zone: A zone is a section of a multizone system in which all loudspeakers in the zone play the same source program.
  • Page 5 Windows Media Player. WMA files can be even smaller in size than MP3 files, while main- taining similar quality. The DMC 1000 is among those DVD players capable of playing discs con- taining WMA files. Note that Windows Media Player uses other file formats;...

  • Page 6: Features

    DMC 1000. Similarly, although the DMC 1000 is capable of a wide range of fea- tures, not all discs include every capability of the DMC 1000 system. For example, although the...

  • Page 7: Memory Card Compatibility

    All you have to do is create a CD-R with the data and insert it in the DMC 1000 for an automatic upgrade. Packing List 1 Harman Kardon DMC 1000 Player...

  • Page 8: Front Panel Controls

    DMC 1000 player. Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button once to turn the DMC 1000 player on, press it again to put the unit in the Standby mode. Open/Close: Press this button to open or close the Disc Tray.
  • Page 9 Front Panel Controls Navigation and Enter Buttons: Use these buttons to navigate the on-screen menus, and press the Enter Button to select an item. Front-Panel Door: Open this door to access the two Card Slots and the front-panel USB Port. To open it, gently press on the triangle in the center of the door until it unlatches;...

  • Page 10: Front Panel Information Display

    Front Panel Information Display SVCD USB 1 USB 2 CARD 1 CARD 2 420ip 720ip 1080ip Source/Disc Type Indicators Playback-Mode Indicators Audio Bitstream Indicators Chapter/Track Number Indicators Time Indicators Title Indicators Source Indicators: One of the Disc-Type Indicators DMC [the Media Library], DVD, VCD, USB 1 [front], USB 2 [back], Card 1 [SD, MMC, Memory Stick, xD-Picture Card], Card 2 [CF], The Bridge or AUX will light to indicate the cur-...
  • Page 11 Resolution setting to a lower resolution to improve picture quality using the VIDEO SETUP menu. As you select a specific HDMI Output video resolution and the DMC 1000 successfully determines that the video display is capable of handling that resolution, its indicator will light and will appear briefly in the Message Display and on screen.

  • Page 12: Remote Control Functions

    Note: Due to the variations in how DVD discs are authored, the subtitle languages displayed by the DMC 1000 may not accurately reflect the actual languages available on the disc. It is recommended that subtitles be selected using the disc’s menu.
  • Page 13 BRIGHTNESS Í HALF BRIGHTNESS Í OFF Í FULL BRIGHTNESS L BACK: Press this button while viewing the DMC 1000’s Setup menus or Status Display to exit a drop down menu without making a selection. It has no effect on a disc’s menus.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel Connections

    SCART OUT (TV): If your TV has a SCART socket, you can connect a SCART cable to your TV and to your DMC 1000 Player for improved video quality. The SCART cable carries both audio and video. You can select Composite Video or RGB video for that SCART connector’s video...
  • Page 15 The Bridge Connection: To use an iPod* as a source for the DMC 1000, enabling you to select and listen to audio content and charge the iPod, connect an optional Harman Kardon The Bridge here.

  • Page 16: Setup And Connections

    STEP FOUR – Connect the DMC 1000 to a Multizone System (Optional) The DMC 1000 may be used with up to four zones simultaneously, with any or all zones linked to each other. Zones 2, 3 and 4 are used to distribute 2-channel audio to other locations.

  • Page 17: Remote Control

    Remote Control 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 18: 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 DMC 1000 play- er to a DTS or Dolby Digital receiver or decoder and if the disc was recorded in the Dolby Digital...

  • Page 19: Playback Basics

    TVs can be configured in the TV´s menu). When you don´t succeed, connect your TV with different cables to the DMC 1000, e.g. via Composite (yellow jacks) or S-Video cables, rather than per SCART to view the setup menus until all appropriate ”Video menu”...

  • Page 20: System Setup

    Allow the system a few minutes to fully start up. The first time the DMC 1000 is turned on, the End User License Agreement (EULA) will appear. See Figure 1. The unit will not respond to any other commands until you have scrolled through the entire agreement, and accepted its terms.

  • Page 21: Dvd Player Setup

    Video Presentation Mode: Select Original to display videos and pictures in their native aspect ratio, or Full when the DMC 1000 is connected to a 4:3 aspect ratio display. When Full is selected, 16:9 materials will appear on 4:3 displays in “letterbox”...

  • Page 22: Audio Setup

    HDMI Output. It is dependent upon the capabilities of your receiver or video display (if the DMC 1000 is connected directly to a display). We recommend that you leave it at the Auto setting, in which case the DMC 1000 will communicate with the device it’s connected to and automatically select...

  • Page 23: General Setup

    These settings may be used with other devices when the DMC 1000 is to be used as a media server as part of a home network. This fea- ture also allows you to test the network connec- tion to make certain that Internet access is avail- able.

  • Page 24: Dmc Basics

    DVD Playback section for instructions on using the DMC 1000’s commands for these functions. If the disc is an audio CD, the DMC 1000 will automatically copy it to the Media Library at high speed, displaying the progress of the recording as a percentage.

  • Page 25: Video Off Feature

    Repeat A-B mode. Video Off Feature During CD playback, some listeners may prefer to turn off the DMC 1000’s video circuitry. Although the video section is electrically isolated from the audio section, some users may prefer to turn the...

  • Page 26: Operation

    “zones” (if you have set up the DMC 1000 as part of a multizone system), on a device connected to a home network, or any- where else when you transfer the content to portable media.
  • Page 27 You may have noticed the cover art mosaic that appears in the background of the Main Menu when you turn on the DMC 1000. With the Main Menu on screen, select the Cover Art sorting option for the Media Library and the focus shifts to this mosaic.
  • Page 28 The Bridge is an optional dock that may be used with a compatible iPod (not included). When The Bridge is connected to its proprietary input on the DMC 1000 and the iPod is docked, you may enjoy the audio and still-image materials stored on your iPod.
  • Page 29 DMC 1000's Auxiliary Analog Audio Inputs. Auxiliary Analog Audio Inputs In addition to digital media, the DMC 1000 also accommodates analog source devices, such as cassette decks and turntables, but mainly as a recording source. Connect the device to the rear- panel Auxiliary Inputs.
  • Page 30 • Any standard CD-R disc may be used. Special Music/Audio Recordable CDs are not required. 3. The DMC 1000 will display the playlists in the Media Library. Select one or more playlists for recording.
  • Page 31 Operation Multizone Operation The DMC 1000 is capable of streaming audio to up to four independent zones simultaneously, allowing users in different areas of the home to enjoy unique programs. The zones may easily be linked or unlinked to each other, to play the same program in more than one zone.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Guide

    HDCP-compliant. Unplug the cable and select another audio and video connection (see pages 13 through 14). • Turn off all HDMI devices (DMC 1000, receiver, TV). Turn on devices in this order: TV, then receiver, then DMC 1000. • Check all audio connections.
  • Page 33 Screen saver not activated • Screen saver will not activate when Setup menus are displayed Cannot program playlist • Current source is other than Media Library Unable to select desired media • No media is present • Wrong type of USB drive was inserted in USB Port •...

  • Page 34: Technical Specifications

    Slot 1: Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC) and Memory Stick (compatible with Magic Gate) cards. Other card types may be used with a compatible adapter, but are not guaranteed to be recognized by the DMC 1000 Slot 2: Compact...

  • Page 35: Appendix

    Appendix – Default settings and worksheets Table A1 – Media Library Setup Menu Setting Auto Disc Insert Preferences Audio Encoding Quality Table A2 – DVD Player Setup Menu Setting Preferred Subtitle Language Preferred Audio Language Parental Control Level Video Presentation Mode...
  • Page 36 Appendix Table A6 – Advanced Setup Menu Setting Backup Restore Reset Factory Defaults Network Language Selected Format USB Table A7 – Power Modes Power Indicator Functionality Mode Full-Off Mode Dim blue System powered down Sleep Mode Amber Standby; unit is ready for quick turn-on Server Mode Amber...

  • Page 37: End User License Agreement

    Eula END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA) IMPORTANT. READ CAREFULLY. THIS END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) DEFINES THE LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY) AND HARMAN CONSUMER GROUP, INC. (“HARMAN”). YOU ARE PERMITTED TO USE THE DMC1000 (“PRODUCT”) AND THE SOFTWARE CONTAINED AND EMBEDDED IN THE PRODUCT (“SOFTWARE”) ONLY IF YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT.
  • Page 38 Eula 16. Copyright Notices, Attributions and Licenses. Some of Harman’s licensors require the reproduction of certain copyright notices and authorship attribution in Harman’s documentation. Such notices, attribu- tions and licenses are as follows: LAME-3.93.1. © 2002 Steve Lhomme. Steve.lhomme@free.fr The Software contained in the Product uses the LAME software.
  • Page 39 Eula When we speak of free software, we are referring to freedom of use, not price. Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for this service if you wish); that you receive source code or can get it if you want it;...
  • Page 40 Eula In addition, mere aggregation of another work not based on the Library with the Library (or with a work based on the Library) on a volume of a stor- age or distribution medium does not bring the other work under the scope of this License. 3.
  • Page 41 Eula 11. If, as a consequence of a court judgment or allega- tion of patent infringement or for any other reason (not limited to patent issues), conditions are imposed on you (whether by court order, agree- ment or otherwise) that contradict the conditions of this License, they do not excuse you from the condi- tions of this License.
  • Page 42 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com Harman Consumer Group, Inc.: 2, Route de Tours, 72500 Château-du-Loir, France © 2007 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Partnumber: 25A08G-0DMC0-Q00...

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