4-stream digital media center with progressive-scan dvd-video playback and 250g internal hard drive, digital media center with progressive-scan dvd-video/audio playback, 7 x 85w 7.2-channel a/v receiver with hdmi switching/repeater and audio/video process (40 pages)
SAFETY INFORMATION 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 product’s cabinet may be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth.
If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or NOTE: To avoid damage to the DMC 1000 that may not be covered by the warranty, about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit remove the disc from the unit before it is moved.
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS INSTALLATION Step One – Placement Step Two – Connect the DMC 1000 to an A/V Receiver or Processor (Preferred) Step Three – Connect the DMC 1000 Directly to a Television (Optional) Step Four – Connect Media Sources Step Five –...
Region Code 1, or for Region Code 0 discs, which do not contain Region Code information. If there is any other Region Code on a disc, it will not play in the DMC 1000. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Harman/Kardon Manuals...
• JPEG files: 5 megapixels, 5MB file size, up to 250 files per disc Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are supplied with the DMC 1000. If any of these items is missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com.
Blu-ray Disc ™ formats (the “SD-DVD” side of dual format ReWritable HD-DVD/DVD discs may be played) The DMC 1000 will also play most recordable discs, but we cannot • SACD ™ discs guarantee complete playback compatibility, due to the wide variation •...
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– such as card readers, keyboards and pointing devices – and software-specific digital media players are not compatible with the USB ports on the DMC 1000, even when placed in disc mode. To enjoy audio materials stored on your compatible iPod, dock it in The Bridge (optional, and available from your Harman Kardon dealer).
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A gentle tap is all that is necessary. of the DMC 1000’s status. Wait a few seconds for the DMC 1000 to process each command. To Navigation Controls ( ) and Enter Control (❏): Use these remove fingerprints, wipe the front panel with a dry microfiber cloth.
MESSAGE DISPLAY Camera Angle Random Parental Source Lock Repeat Playback Indicators Network Mode Time Message Area Video Video Output Title Track/Chapter Audio Resolution NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to the controls and connectors in this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com.
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MESSAGE DISPLAY Audio Format: When a Dolby ® Digital or DTS ® digital audio signal is detected, one of these indicators will light. MP3 bitstreams are identified in the on-screen display only. Camera Angle: This indicator blinks when alternative viewing angles are available.
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Fan Vent: This area contains vents used by the DMC 1000’s fans to The Bridge Connection: To use an iPod* as a source for the DMC 1000, cool the system. Maintain a clearance of at least three inches to the enabling you to select and listen to audio content and charge the iPod, nearest surface, to avoid overheating the unit.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter Lens Menu Power On Power Off Open/Close Title Status Disc Menu ‹ › ⁄ Navigation Back Find Enter Previous/Step Next/Step Search/Slow Reverse Search/Slow Forward Play Stop Record Pause Play Mode A-B Repeat Subtitle Audio Setup Zoom Clear Info...
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Each press cycles through the available fast-forward Power On: Press to turn on the DMC 1000 when it is in the Full-Off, play speeds. When a DVD is paused, press this button for slow-motion Sleep or Server power mode.
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Zoom: When viewing still images, press this button to toggle through the available zoom magnifications for a close-up view of the picture. After the zoom indication clears from the screen, use the Navigation Buttons to explore the enlarged image. Numeric Keys: Press these buttons to enter numeric data.
Figure 4 – Analog Audio Outputs Due to the heat generated by other system components, place the DMC 1000 on its own shelf rather than stacking it directly on another Skip to Step Four. component. We do not recommend stacking other components on top Step Three –...
Figure 13 – Remote Battery Compartment a database stored internally on the DMC 1000’s hard-disc drive.To use the DMC 1000 as a server on a home network, use the Setup menu to When using the remote, remember to point the lens toward the front look up the settings automatically generated when the DMC 1000 is panel of the DMC 1000.
Figure 18 – Media Library Setup Menu The first time the DMC 1000 is turned on, the End User License Agreement The Setup Menu, as with all menus on the DMC 1000, is navigated (EULA) will appear.
Bypass mode and configure the receiver’s speaker settings. track using the disc’s own menu system. When this setting is off , the DMC 1000 speaker settings will have no effect. Parental Control: This setting allows the user to restrict viewing of certain...
PCM (2-channel) signal. HDMI Audio Out: We recommend leaving this setting at the default Auto, in which the DMC 1000 will communicate with the device connected to the HDMI Output and automatically select a compatible audio output setting based on the other device’s capabilities.
These settings may be used with other devices These general system settings should be accessed with caution. when the DMC 1000 is to be used as a media server as part of a home See Figure 22. If you are uncertain about the proper setting for network.
DMC 1000’s commands for these functions. See Table A7 in the Appendix for a description of each mode and the If the disc is an audio CD, the DMC 1000 will automatically copy it to the DMC 1000’s response to the power controls.
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If the DVD is removed, when you reload it, the DMC 1000 will recognize it as a previously played disc and automati- You may also select a title or chapter, using the Status Display.
Press the A-B Repeat Button a third time to end repetitive play. content in one place for convenient playback in your main home theater room, in three remote “zones” (if you have set up the DMC 1000 as part Audio Soundtracks...
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Play Queue. The Play Queue is a list of content in line to Playlists: Displays all playlists you have programmed. be played. It is saved until the DMC 1000 is powered down to Full-Off Genres: Displays your library organized into genres. Select a genre and mode (dim blue).
You may have noticed the cover art mosaic that appears in the back- to collapse it. The other commands function as usual, and the Add to ground of the Main Menu when you turn on the DMC 1000. With the Library command allows you to import the content to the Media Library Main Menu on screen, select the Cover Art sorting option for the Media for playback after the media has been removed from the DMC 1000.
(not included). When The Bridge is connected to its proprietary input on source devices, such as cassette decks and turntables, but mainly as a the DMC 1000 and the iPod is docked, you may enjoy the audio and recording source. Connect the device to the rear-panel Auxiliary Inputs.
The method for making recordings varies slightly, depending on the source media. Audio CDs As soon as an audio CD is loaded, the DMC 1000 begins the process Figure 42 – Select a Recording Source of copying it to the Media Library at high speed. It displays the progress Next, select the Media Library (the only option) as the recording destination.
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OPERATION Make a note of the file name automatically generated by the DMC 1000 to NOTES: easily locate the recording later. The DMC 1000 also displays the elapsed • When a blank recordable CD has been loaded, you will be...
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. Manage the zones by displaying the Main Menu and selecting the Zones command.
HDCP-compliant. Unplug the cable and select another audio and video connection. • HDMI communications need • Turn off all HDMI devices (DMC 1000, receiver, TV). Turn on to be reset devices in this order: TV, then receiver, then DMC 1000.
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• Remove media and carefully insert it. Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your DMC 1000, 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.
CD format. The artifacts of traditional composite video signals by splitting the signal into DMC 1000 is capable of playing MP3 files stored on a disc or stored a separate luminance channel (the “Y” signal channel) and two color- on a memory card or USB device, using its advanced graphic interface.
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The DMC 1000 may be accessed as a server from a home network when appropriate devices are connected. When placed in Server Mode, the DMC 1000 may still be used as a server, even though its four zones are inactive.
APPENDIX Appendix – Default settings and worksheets Table A1 – Media Library Setup Menu Setting Default Your Settings Auto Disc Insert Preferences Play & Record Audio Encoding Quality MP3 192kbps (Medium) Table A2 – DVD Player Setup Menu Setting Default Your Settings Preferred Subtitle Language Preferred Audio Language...
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APPENDIX Table A6 – Advanced Setup Menu Setting Purpose Your Settings Backup Backs up hard-disc drive as a After your custom installer transfers your precaution. music collection to the Media Library, he or she should back it up as a precaution. Restore In case the hard-disc drive is replaced, Keep your backup of the Media Library...
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APPENDIX Table A8 – 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.
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.
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EULA and (3) Neither the name of the <ORGANIZATION> nor the names of its contributors MUZE CONTENT OR THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR GRACENOTE SERVERS ARE may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific ERROR-FREE OR THAT THE FUNCTIONING OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR prior written permission.
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EULA certain library, so that it becomes a de-facto standard. To achieve this, non-free programs the distribution of the whole must be on the terms of this License, whose permissions must be allowed to use the library. A more frequent case is that a free library does the for other licensees extend to the entire whole, and thus to each and every part regardless same job as widely used non-free libraries.
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EULA the user who changes the contents of definitions files in the Library will not necessarily This section is intended to make thoroughly clear what is believed to be a consequence be able to recompile the application to use the modified definitions.); b) Use a suitable of the rest of this License.
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 and The Bridge logo are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
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