Akg DVD Player dvd23 dvd23 User Manual
Akg DVD Player dvd23 dvd23 User Manual
Akg DVD Player dvd23 dvd23 User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
Table of Contents
3 Introduction
4 Terminology
5 Features, Packing List
6 Front Panel Controls
7 Front Panel Information Display Declaration of Conformity
8 Remote Control
10 Rear Panel Connections
11 Setup and Connections
11 to a Stereo TV and Stereo or Pro Logic
Amplifier/Receiver We, Harman Consumer Group International
12 to a Dolby Digital/DTS Amplifier/Receiver 2, Route de Tours
13 to a TV or monitor with SCART or 72500 Château-du-Loir,
Component Connectors FRANCE
14 Remote Control
15 Digital Audio Connections declare in own responsibility, that the product described in
16 Playback Basics this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical
16 Basic Play standards:
16 Playback Features
EN 55013:2001
16 About DivX Movie Files
17 System Set-up EN 55020:2002
17 System Settings EN 61000-3-2:2000
18 Audio Settings
18 Audio Adjustment
EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001
19 Video Settings EN 60065:2002
19 Video Adjustment
20 Test Screen
20 Test Screen Jurjen Amsterdam
20 TV Picture Adjustment Harman Consumer Group International
10/05
21 Player Menu
21 Using the Status Bar
21 Player Menu NOTE: This player is designed and manu- playback of discs with Region Code 2, or for
21 Information Displays factured for compatibility with Region discs that do not contain Region Code infor-
21 Programmed Play Management Information that is encoded on mation. If there is any other Region Code on a
22 DVD Language Codes most DVD discs. This player is designed only for disc, that disc will not play on the DVD.
23 Specifications
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the A wide range of programming features makes it ■ Plays a Wide Range of Video and Audio
Harman Kardon DVD easy to program an evening’s worth of entertain- Formats, Including DVD-Video Discs,
The DVD is a multipurpose DVD player, capable ment. When playing DVDs, easy-to-understand VCD, Standard CD Audio Discs, CD-R/RW,
of playing both DVD-Video discs and convention- on-screen menus and icons make it simple to DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, Audio Discs and
al CD audio discs with the highest fidelity and change languages, soundtracks, subtitles or MP3 Discs
access to future software upgrades via the aspect ratio. ■ High-Quality Video Playback 10-Bit
Internet. Along with conventional Video and CD DVD players are among the fastest growing DACs, Progressive Scan and Component
audio discs, the DVD 23 is also compatible with consumer electronics products ever brought to Video Outputs
MP3, CD-R and CD-RW as well as DivX® and market, but this may, nevertheless, be the first
VCD discs. ■ Dolby Digital and DTS Data Signal
DVD player you’ve owned. Although many of the Output Through Both Optical and
To enable you to get the maximum quality from features of the DVD resemble those of standard Coaxial Digital Audio Connections
DVDs, the DVD is equipped with the latest in CD players, there are a number of functions that
design techniques, including advanced 10-bit you may be unfamiliar with. To ensure that you ■ Audiophile-Grade Wolfson Output DACs
video digital-to-analog converters (DAC) and are able to take advantage of all the power and for the Finest Audio reproduction
Video (composite), S-Video and RGB video (RGB flexibility the DVD has to offer, we encourage you ■ Easy-to-Use On-Screen Navigation
via SCART) outputs, to ensure that you get all the to review this quick setup manual. That small System
quality inherent in today’s DVD medium. investment of your time will pay major dividends ■ Playback of MP3 and Windows® WMA
For optimum playback of NTSC and PAL DVD in the enjoyment you will get from proper use of Audio Discs and JPEG image files
with compatible high-definition display devices, the DVD.
■ Simultaneous Playback of MP3 and
DVD is equipped with progressive component If you have additional questions about this JPEG files
video outputs. product or its installation or operation that are
■ Playback of DivX compressed video
In addition, Harman Kardon’s audio heritage not answered in this manual, please contact your
files.
continues into the digital video era with audio- dealer, as he is your best source of local infor-
phile-grade Wolfson DACs to ensure that the mation. ■ Extensive Programming Capability for
audio quality matches the superb video. Of Audio and Video Discs
course, both coaxial and optical digital audio ■ Multiple Options for Language,
outputs are available for direct connection to A/V Soundtrack and Subtitle Selection
receivers or processors so that you may take
■ Multiple-Angle Capabilities With
advantage of Dolby Digital* and DTS® sound-
Specially Encoded DVD Discs
tracks. When playing audio CDs, the playback
quality is state-of-the-art, matching that of the ■ Backlit, Ergonomically Designed
finest players available. Remote Control
INTRODUCTION 3
Terminology
Terminology Title: For a DVD, a title is defined as an entire Multiple Angle: DVDs have the capability to
movie or program. There can be as many chapters show up to four different views of the same
Since they share some of the characteristics and
within a title as the producers decide to include. scene in a program. When a disc is encoded with
technology of CD players, many of the terms and
Most discs include only one title, but some may multiple-angle information, pressing the Angle
operational concepts used in a DVD player are
have more than one, to give you a “Double button will enable you to switch between these
similar to what you may be familiar with from CD
Feature” presentation. different views. Note that at present, few discs
players and changers, or older video disc formats
Chapter: DVD programs are divided into take advantage of this capability and, when they
such as Laser Disc. However, if this is your first
chapters and titles. Chapters are the sub-sections do, the multiple-angle technology may only be
DVD product, some of the terms used to describe
programmed into a single title on a disc. present for short periods of time within the disc.
the features of a DVD player may be unfamiliar.
Chapters may be compared to the individual Producers will usually insert some sort of icon or
The following explanations should solve some of
tracks on an audio CD. graphic in the picture to alert you to the
the mysteries of DVD, and help you to enjoy all
availability of multiple viewing angles.
the power and flexibility of the DVD format and RGB Video: This is a new form of video signal
the DVD. that eliminates many of the artifacts of tradition- Reading: This is a message that you will see
al composite video signals by splitting the signal after you´ve loaded the disc and the tray has
With the arrival of DVD, disc data capacity has
into the three fundamental colors Red, Green closed. It refers to the fact that the player must
increased dramatically. On a DVD Video disc most
and Blue (RGB). With an RGB connection (via first examine the contents of the disc to see if it
of this capacity is taken up by MPEG 2 video and
SCART), you will see greater picture resolution is a CD or DVD, and then extract the information
the multichannel movie soundtrack in Dolby
and eliminate many picture imperfections such as about the type of material on the disc, such as
Digital and/or DTS. This information is
the moiré patterns often seen on checkered languages, aspect ratios, subtitles, number of
compressed.
patterned cloths. However, in order to benefit titles and more. The slight delay while the
Aspect Ratio: This is a description of the width contents of the disc are read is normal.
from RGB video, you must have a video display
of a video image in relation to its height.
with an RGB compatible SCART input. Resume: The operation of the Stop Button on
A conventional video screen is four units wide for
Progressive scan: DVD offers progressive scan the DVD works differently from what you are
every three units of height, that’s why the ratio is
video outputs for use with compatible high-reso- used to on CD players. On a traditional CD
called ”4:3”. Newer wide aspect ratio video
lution televisions and projectors. Before DVD, no player, when you press the Stop button, the unit
displays are 16 units wide for every nine units of
consumer medium could store, transmit or display does just that: it stops playback. On a CD player,
height, making them more like the screen in a
video with full resolution. To conserve bandwidth, when you press the start button again, the disc
movie theater. The program material on a DVD
analog compression (interlacing) is employed: first starts from the beginning. With the DVD,
may be recorded in either format and, in
the odd-numbered lines of a frame are displayed, however, you have two options when playing
addition, you may configure the DVD to play
followed by the even-numbered lines. The result is DVD discs. Pressing Stop once will stop playback,
back in either format, depending on the features
that only half of the video image is drawn at one but it actually puts the unit in the Resume mode.
recorded on a disc.
time; the viewer's brain must reassemble the This means that you can turn the machine off
complete image. This is acceptable, if the monitor and, when you press play the next time, the disc
is not too large and if there is not too much will resume or continue from the point on the
motion in the image. Large displays and fast-mov- disc where the Stop button was pressed. This is
ing images reveal the limitations of this system. helpful if you are watching a movie and must
Thanks to DVD's immense data capacity, images interrupt your viewing session but wish to pick
are now stored intact (progressively), so that all up where you left off. Pressing the Stop button
the lines in each frame (odd and even) are shown twice will stop the machine in a traditional
at the same time. But because most TV's cannot manner and, when the disc is played again, it will
handle a progressive signal, all current DVD start from the beginning.
players generate an interlaced output for In resume mode, the cover of the DVD will be
compatibility. Now, the Harman Kardon DVD is displayed, if available. Otherwise, the
among the select few DVD players with true Harman Kardon screen will appear.
progressive scan video output (NTSC and PAL) for DivX
use with compatible TV's and CRT projectors and DivX is the name of a revolutionary new video
with all plasma, LCD and DLP display devices via codec which is based on the MPEG-4 compres-
the component video output. The result is 40% sion standard for video. This DVD player will play-
greater light output than a conventional TV and a back discs created with DivX software. The DVD
stunningly detailed high definition image, along player’s playback functionalities of DivX video
with an almost complete absence of visible discs will vary depending on the DivX software
scanlines and motion artifacts. Of course, version used for creating your movies. For more
traditional Y/Pr/Pb component video, SCART, information about the different software versions
S-Video and composite video outputs are of DivX, please go to www.divx.com.
included for use with conventional televisions and
projectors.
4 TERMINOLOGY
Features
FEATURES 5
Front Panel Controls
1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2
Main Information Display: This display 4 Pause: Press this button to momentarily 6 Skip/Search (Previous): Press this button
delivers messages and status indications to help pause playback. To resume playback, press the to move backward through the music tracks on
you operate the DVD player. button again. If a DVD is playing, action will a CD disc or the chapters on a DVD disc. Keep
1 Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button freeze and a still picture will be displayed when the button pressed to search backwards at one
once to turn the DVD player on, press it again to the button is pressed. of the available speeds.
put the unit in the Standby mode. 5 Stop: Press this button once to place the 7 Skip/Search (Next): Press to move forward
2 Open/Close: Press this button to open or disc in the Resume mode, which means that through the music tracks on a CD or the chap-
close the Disc Tray. playback will stop, but as long as the tray is not ters on a DVD disc. Keep the button pressed to
opened or the disc changed, DVD playback will search forwards at one of the available speeds.
3 Play: Press to initiate playback or to resume continue from the same point on the disc when
playback after Pause has been pressed. 8 Display: Press this button to reduce the
the Play Button is pressed again. Resume will brightness of the Information Display by 50% or
also work if the unit was turned off. To stop a to turn the display off completely in the
disc and have play start from the beginning, following order: FULL BRIGHTNESS ➔ HALF
press the button twice. BRIGHTNESS ➔ OFF ➔ FULL BRIGHTNESS.
A J L CKH G M
PBC
I B F D E
A Disc Type Indicators: The CD, DVD or DVD E Time Indicators: These positions in the I VCD Playback Control Indicator: This
Audio indicator will illuminate to show the type indicator will show the running time of a DVD in indicator lights when the playback control func-
of disc currently being played. play. When a CD is playing, these indicators will tion is turned on with VCDs.
B Playback-Mode Indicators: These show the current track time, time remaining in J Random Indicator: This indicator lights
indicators light to show the current playback the current track, or the total remaining time on when the unit is in the Random Play mode.
mode: the disc.
K A-B Repeat Indicator: This indicator lights
› Lights when a disc is playing in the normal NOTE: The Indicators DEF will also display when a specific passage for repeat playback has
mode text messages about the DVD’s status, including been selected.
Reading when a disc is loading,
H Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search STANDBY when the unit is turned off, and L Program Indicator: This indicator lights
Forward mode. The on-screen banner display Disc Error when a disc not compatible when the programming functions are in use.
indicates the selected speed (2x, 8x, 16x, 100x). with the DVD is put into the play position. M Angle Indicator: This indicator blinks when
1 Lights when the disc is paused. F Title Indicators: These two positions in the alternative viewing angles are available on the
G Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search display will show the current title number when DVD currently playing.
Reverse mode. The on-screen banner display a DVD disc is playing.
indicates the selected speed (2x, 8x, 16x, 100x). G V-OFF Indicator: This indicator lights when
C Progressive Scan Indicator: This indicator the unit's video output has been turned off by
lights when the unit sends out a progressive pressing the V-OFF button on the remote
scan signal. control.
D Chapter/Track Number Indicators: When H Repeat Indicators: These indicators light
a DVD disc is playing, these two positions in the when any of the Repeat functions are in use.
display will show the current chapter. When a
CD disc is playing they will show the current
track number.
0 POWER ON
1 POWER OFF
2 SUBTITLE N O
3 TITLE
4 ANGLE 0 1
5 AUDIO
6 ENTER 5 2
7 OPEN/CLOSE
7 8
8 OSD
6
9 ARROWS 9 B
A INFO A
B MENU C D
C PAUSE G
D STATUS
E F
E SKIP/STEP (PREVIOUS)
F SKIP/STEP (NEXT)
G PLAY
H J
H SEARCH/SLOW REVERSE I
I STOP
J SEARCH/SLOW FORWARD Q
K DISPLAY
K L
L PIC +/PIC -
M
M ZOOM 3 4
N PLAYLIST
O RANDOM
P A-B Repeat
Q V.OFF
LIGHT
NUMERIC KEYS
REPEAT
CLEAR
VIDEO OUTPUT P
VIDEO FORMAT
0 POWER ON: Turns on the player when it is D STATUS: Press while a disc is playing to K DISPLAY: Press to change the brightness of
in standby mode (Harman Kardon logo appears view banner display. Use the ARROW buttons to the front panel display or to turn the display off
on screen). move through the different features in the completely in the following order: FULL BRIGHT-
1 POWER OFF: Turns off the player to stand- Banner Display. When a symbol is highlighted, NESS ➜ HALF BRIGHTNESS ➜ OFF ➜ FULL
by mode. press ENTER on the remote to select it. BRIGHTNESS
2 SUBTITLE: When a DVD is playing, press to E SKIP/STEP (Previous): Press to go to L PIC+/PIC-: Pressing these buttons in JPEG
select a subtitle language or to turn subtitles off. beginning of current track. Press again quickly to mode will move to the previous or next image.
go to beginning of previous track. After pressing M ZOOM: When a DVD or VCD is playing,
3 TITLE: When a disc is playing, press to the PAUSE button, each press of this button will
make the player go back to the first section of press this button to zoom the picture so that it is
move the image in reverse frame by frame. enlarged. There are 4 steps to the zoom
the disc.
F SKIP/STEP (Next): Press to go to begin- function, each progressively larger. Press through
4 ANGLE: Press to access various camera ning of next track. After pressing the PAUSE each of the zoom stages to return to a normal
angles on a DVD (If the DVD contains multiple button, each press of this button will move the picture.
camera angles) or to rotate JPEG images. image forwards frame by frame. N PLAYLIST: Press this button to change the
5 AUDIO: Press to access various audio G PLAY: Begins to play disc (closes disc tray playback order of the disc.
languages on a DVD (If the DVD contains first, if it is open.)
multiple audio streams). O RANDOM: Press for RANDOM playback in
H SEARCH/SLOW (REV): Allows you to random order.
6 ENTER: Press this button to activate a search in reverse through a disc while it is in
setting or option P A-B: Press to select section A-B and to play
play mode. Each time you press this button, the repeatedly.
7 OPEN/CLOSE: Press to open or close the search speed changes as indicated by a number
disc tray. of arrows on the right top of your screen. Q V.OFF: Press to turn off video output for
After pressing the PAUSE button, each press of improved performance from audio-only discs.
8 OSD: Press to access the On Screen Display this button will change the slow down speed Press again to restore video output.
Menu indicated by a number of arrows in the right top LIGHT: Press to illuminate remote
9 ARROW buttons (M / N /K/L): Use to of the screen. controller.
move the cursor in the OSD. I STOP: Stops playing a disc. When a disc is NUMERIC KEYS: Select numbers by
A INFO: Press for detailed informations on playing, if you press STOP and PLAY, the disc will pressing these buttons.
the disc playing (Video/Audio Bit rate, Movie resume play, i.e. it will start from the same point
aspect ratio and others), and for current player on the disc where the unit was stopped. If you REPEAT: Press to go to the Repeat menu.
settings made. Note that the unit doesn’t react press STOP twice and the PLAY button, the disc You can repeat a chapter, track or the entire
on any transport button as long as the info will start play from the beginning. disc.
menu is displayed. Press again to remove
J SEARCH/SLOW (FWD): Allows you to CLEAR: Press to remove the Banner menu
information from screen. from the screen.
search forward through a disc while it is in play
B MENU: Displays the actual DVD Disc Menu mode. Each time you press this button, the VIDEO OUTPUT: Press to toggle between
on the TV screen in play mode. search speed changes as indicated by a number the S-Video, Component Video Outputs and
When playing discs with JPEG images, pressing of arrows on the right top of your screen. SCART RGB video output of the DVD player.
this button will access the thumbnails. After pressing the PAUSE button, each press of Note that the Composite and SCART Composite
C PAUSE: Freezes a picture (with DVD/VCD) this button will change the slow down speed as Video Outputs on the player are always active,
and pauses the playback signal (CD) when a disc indicated by a number of arrows in the right top which could help you make your initial setup.
of the screen.
is playing. Press again for normal playback. VIDEO FORMAT: Press this button to
change the resolution of the Component Video
Output between standard definition and
progressive definition (PAL interlaced and PAL
progressive; NTSC interlaced and NTSC
progressive).
1 0 9 4 5 3 6 7 8 2
¡ Optical Digital Output: Connect this jack ∞ S-Video Output: Connect this jack to the • Remote Control Output: Connect this
to the optical digital input of an A/V receiver or S-Video input on a television or video projector, jack to the infrared (IR) input jack of another
surround processor for Dolby Digital, DTS or or to an S-Video input on an A/V receiver or compatible Harman Kardon remote controlled
PCM audio playback. processor if you are using that type of device for product to have the built-in Remote Sensor on
™ Coaxial Digital Output: Connect this jack S-Video input switching. the DVD provide IR signals to other compatible
to the coaxial digital input of an A/V receiver or § Component Video Outputs: These out- products.
surround processor for Dolby Digital, DTS or puts carry the component video signals for ª Remote Control Input: Connect the out-
PCM audio playback. connection to display monitors with component put of a remote infrared sensor, or the remote
NOTE: The coaxial digital output should only be video inputs. For standard analog TV's or control output of another compatible
connected to a digital input. Even though it is projectors with inputs marked Y/Pr/Pb or Harman Kardon product, to this jack. This will
the same RCA-type connector as standard Y/Cr/Cb, connect these outputs to the correspon- enable the remote control to operate even when
analog audio connections, DO NOT connect it to ding inputs. If you have a high-definition televi- the front panel Remote Sensor on the DVD is
a conventional analog input jack. sion or projector that is compatible with high blocked. This jack may also be used with
scan rate progressive video, connect these jacks compatible IR remote control-based automation
£ AC Power Cord: Connect this plug to an to the “HD Component” inputs. Note that if you systems.
AC outlet. If the outlet is controlled by a switch, are using a progressive scan display device, then
make certain that it is in the ON position. ‚ Analog Audio Output: Connect these
”Progressive” must be selected in the Video Set- jacks to an audio input on an A/V receiver or
¢ Composite Video Output: Connect this up Menu in order to take advantage of the surround processor for analog audio playback.
jack to the video input on a television or video progressive scan circuitry. See page 17 for more
projector, or to a video input on an A/V receiver information on progressive scan video. Note: You’ll find more details about all
or processor if you are using that type of device Audio/Video connections under Setup and
IMPORTANT: These jacks should NOT be con- Connections on the following pages.
for video input switching. nected to standard composite video inputs.
¶ SCART OUT (TV): If your TV has a SCART
socket, you can connect a SCART cable to your
TV and to your DVD 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 output
signal.
■ Ensure that the power switch of this unit and ■ Read through the instructions before
other equipment to be connected is set to off connecting other equipment.
before commencing connection.
■ Ensure that you observe the color coding
■ Do not block ventilation holes of any of the when connecting audio and video cables.
equipment and arrange them so that air can
circulate freely.
TV
DVD
Notes:
■ The Video output (yellow) combines the com- for improved picture clarity. Never connect ■ When the audio signal is to be fed to a stereo
plete video signal (composite) and sends it to both outputs, Video and S-Video, to your TV or Pro Logic amplifier/decoder or receiver
the TV (or to the AV Receiver) by one line or AV Receiver, only one of them. rather than to the TV, connect the Audio Out
only. Use the Video output, when your TV set jacks to any normal audio input on your
■ Most European TV´s are equipped with SCART amplifier/decoder/receiver. The DVD will
is equipped with a Video input jack only.
connectors rather than with a normal video ”downmix” Dolby Digital recordings to Pro
■ The S (separate) video output connector sepa- input (yellow cinch). In that case the SCART Logic, available on these connectors, all ana-
rates the color (C) and luminance (Y) signals connection should be used, providing the log surround or stereo signals will be fed to
before transmitting them to the TV set in audio signal too. Separate analog audio con- them directly.
order to achieve a sharper picture. Use the nections to TV are needed only if your TV is You can also select the audio and video sig-
S-video cable when connecting the player to connected to the video or S-video output. nals of all your video devices with your AV
a TV equipped with an S-video input Receiver/Amplifier. For more information see
”Note” on next page.
Connecting to a receiver/amplifier with Dolby Digital (AC-3) or DTS (Digital Theater Systems) decoder
When DVD´s encoded in Dolby Digital or DTS are ■ Note: With multiple video sources, your ■ Note for Analog Audio: The connection
played, the Dolby Digital or DTS bitstream is out- Audio/Video device can be used for selecting from Audio Out to the TV is optional only.
put from the player’s OPTICAL or COAXIAL digi- the video signal and routing it to the TV. Normally you´ll hear the sound from your
tal audio output. When the player is connected Connect the video or S-video output of the AV-system´s speakers, so the TV volume
to a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, you can enjoy DVD player (whatever is provided with your should be completely turned down. If you
theater-quality audio in your home. An optical device) to the video or S-video input on your plan to use your DVD player also without
digital audio cable or coaxial audio cable (both device and the video/S-video output of this having to turn on your complete system, this
optional) is required for these connections, as device to your TV. For more details, see the connection must exist, then you can turn up
shown below. Only one connection is needed, manual of your Audio/Video amplifier/receiver. the TV´s volume as needed.
not both at the same time.
TV
DVD
Important Notes on SCART and RGB Note that with RGB video the color intensity Component Video Connection
format: cannot be adjusted with most TVs.
If the video display has component video inputs,
■ Your DVD is equipped with a SCART connec-
■ When the RGB video signal is used, DVD´s connect the Component Video Outputs on the
tor for direct connection to the TV.
recorded with the NTSC format (with regional DVD to the corresponding input jacks on your
■ The SCART connector provides the video code 0 or 2) can be viewed even on non- television. If you are using a progressive scan
signal as well as audio (stereo L/R) signals. NTSC compatible TVs. television or projector, you must also change the
Scan Type in the DVD player's Video Set-Up
■ The SCART connector for the TV provides the Menu from ”Interlaced” to ”Progressive”.
composite video signal or the direct RGB
signal, delivering the best video performance
possible, selectable in the Setup menu.
To view RGB video on your TV, the RGB
compatible SCART connector on the TV must
be used and the DVD´s TV SCART connector
must be set to ”RGB”.
TV or Monitor
To SCART connector
To power outlet
To Component (AC 230V/50 Hz)
DVD connectors
To optical or coaxial
input of Dolby Digital/
DTS Decoder/
Amplifier/Receiver
14 REMOTE CONTROL
Digital Audio Connections
Audio output from the unit’s For your reference: Caution for the optical/coaxial
optical/coaxial digital audio ■ Dolby Digital (AC-3) is a digital sound com- digital audio outputs:
output connector pression technique developed by the Dolby ■ When connecting an amplifier (with an
Disc: Sound recording Optical/Coaxial digital Laboratories Licensing Corporation, optical/coaxial digital input ) which does not
format: audio output supporting 5.1-channel surround sound, as contain a Dolby Digital (AC-3) or DTS
well as stereo (2-channel) sound, this decoder, be sure to select ”PCM” as initial
DVD Dolby Digital Dolby Digital bitstream
technique enables a large quantity of sound setting in the ”Digital Output” menu (see
(AC-3) (2-5.1 ch) or PCM
data to be efficiently recorded on a disc. also page 18).
(2 ch, 48 kHz/16bit)*
■ Linear PCM is a signal recording format used Otherwise, any attempt to play a DVD may
Linear PCM Linear PCM (2 ch) in CDs. While CDs are recorded in cause such a high level of noise that it may
(48/96 kHz (48/96 kHz 44.1 kHz/16 bit, DVDs are recorded in be harmful to your ears and damage your
16/20/24bit) 16/20/24bit) 48 kHz/16 bit up to 96 kHz /24 bit. speakers.
DTS DTS Bitstream or no ■ If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround ■ CD’s can be played as they would normally be
decoder connected to the DVD’s analog played.
output *
AUDIO OUT connectors, thanks to the Note:
MPEG (2.0) MPEG bitstream (2ch) ”Downmix” function of the DVD you will ■ Some first generation DTS decoders which do
or linear PCM obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from the not support DVD-DTS interface may not work
(2 ch, 48kHz) same DVD movies that provide full 5.1-chan- properly with the DVD/CD player.
VCD MPEG-1 or Linear PCM* nel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as from
CD-DA titles encoded with Dolby Surround. Notes when connecting the
■ The DVD is designed to digitally output optical digital audio cable
CD Linear PCM Linear PCM (44.1 kHz 96 kHz-PCM audio with a 96 kHz sampling (optional)
sampling) rate. However, some 96 kHz DVD's may ■ Remove the dust protection cap from the
* Digital Format must be selected as include copy protection codes that do not optical digital audio output and connect the
“ORIGINAL“ or ”PCM” respectively in Menu permit digital output. For full 96 kHz fidelity cable firmly so that the configurations of both
from these discs, use the analog outputs of the cable and the connector match.
the DVD.
■ Keep the dust protection cap and always
IMPORTANT: If your surround processor/D/A reattach the cap when not using the
converter does not support 96 kHz PCM audio, connector.
you must use the DVD analog outputs for full
96 kHz fidelity with these discs. Dolby Digital and DTS
Both Dolby Digital and DTS are audio formats
used to record 5.1-channel audio signals onto
the digital track of film. Both of these formats
provide six separate channels: left, right, center,
left rear, right rear, and common subwoofer.
The latest 6.1-formats, Dolby Digital EX and
DTS ES, even one (or two) additional "Surround
Back" channel for a center between the rears.
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 player to a
DTS or Dolby Digital receiver or decoder and if
the disc was recorded in the Dolby Digital or DTS
format.
Dolby Digital is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. ”Dolby” and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential Unpublished Works.1992-1997
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater
Systems.
Basic Play 2. Press PLAY at any time to resume normal play- About DivX Movie Files
back. The DivX disc compatibility of this DVD player is
Preparation
Note that there will be no audio playback during limited by the following:
1. Switch the TV ON and select its video input
connected to the DVD. fast-forward or -reverse play of DVD discs. This is • the available resolution size of the DivX file
normal for DVD, as A/V receivers and surround should be below 720x576 (W x H) pixels.
2. Press POWER to turn on the unit, the DVD
processors cannot process the digital audio • the total number of files and folders on the disc
harman/kardon logo should appear now on
streams during fast-play modes; audio will be should be less than 999.
the screen. If that logo appears distorted on
heard during fast-play of conventional CD’s.
the screen or without any color, change the • the number of screen frames per second should
appropriate settings at the Video Setting Sub- Freeze Frame and Frame Advance be below 29.97 frames per second.
menu according to your TV set and to the con- (with DVD only)
nection used between the DVD and your TV. 1. Press PAUSE when a DVD is playing to freeze • the video and audio structure of recorded file
the picture. should be interleaved.
3. When you see no video at all, not even the
harman/kardon logo, check the setting of the 2. Each time you press one of the STEP (FWD or The player is capable of playing DivX files with
video input used on your TV (most SCART REV) buttons, the picture advances one frame the extensions “.avi”.
inputs on TVs can be configured in the TV´s in the selected direction. The player is capable of playing subtitle files with
menu). When you don´t succeed, connect your 3. Press PLAY to resume normal playback. the extensions “.smi”, “.srt”, “.sub (Micro DVD
TV with different cables to the DVD, e.g. via format only)” or "ssa". Other subtitle files won’t
Composite (yellow jacks) or S-Video cables, Slow Motion Playback (with DVD only) be displayed. Subtitle files need to carry the same
rather than per SCART to view the setup 1. When a DVD disc is in pause or freeze frame name as the movie file (but with either one of the
menus until all appropriate ”Video menu” set- mode, you may move slowly forward or back- above extensions) and should be located in the
tings are made properly. ward through the program being played at one same directory.
of four speeds by pressing the Play Buttons on
4. Switch on your A/V system’s power, if the play- the remote. Each press of the buttons will
er has been connected to such a system. move to the next speed, indicated by a number Playing a DivX Movie Disc
5. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. of arrow indicators on the right top of the Before playing DivX movie discs, please note the
screen. following:
6. Place a disc on the disc tray.
2. Press PLAY to resume normal playback. • multi session DVD containing Windows Media
Hold the disc without touching either of its
surfaces, position it with the side you wish to play Note that there will be no audio playback during Audio files may not be supported.
facing down, align it with the guides, and place it slow-forward or -reverse play of DVD discs. This is • open session discs are not supported.
in its proper position. normal for DVD, as A/V receivers and surround
processors cannot process the digital audio • the DVD player does not support PC data.
■ 3" (8 cm) discs or 5" (12 cm) discs can be
streams during slow modes. Slow play is not • this DVD player does not support an unfinal-
used.
available for CD. ized disc with a closed session.
7. Press PLAY. The disc tray is automatically closed
Notes: Playback features may not be available 1. Insert a disc and close the tray.
and play begins.
during the opening credits of a movie. This is
2. Press the OSD button of the remote control
■ When the disc tray is closed by pressing intended by the disc author and is not a failure of
and select a folder by pressing the up/down
OPEN/CLOSE, play will start automatically. the DVD.
cursor buttons and press ENTER. A list of files
■ With most DVD’s, a Disc Menu appears on the Playback of a DVD with 96 kHz/24-bit audio in the folder appears. If you are in a file list and
screen. Select specific menu item by using requires the use of circuitry normally used for want to return to the Folder list, use the
ARROW buttons on the remote, then press other features. Accordingly, Slow Play Reverse up/down buttons on the remote to highlight
ENTER. and Step Advance features are not available with and press ENTER.
these discs.
3. If you want to view a particular file, press the
Depending on the structure of a VCD disc, the up/down buttons to highlight a file and press
Disc Playback Features functions Slow Reverse and Step Reverse may be PLAY.
Skipping tracks or titles/chapters prohibited or have no function and Fast Playback
When playing back a DivX movie you can use
To move forward or backward through the tracks (Search) may not function.
variable playback functions like fast and slow
on a CD or the titles or chapters on a DVD, press backward and forward, as well as step forward
skip on the front panel or Previous/Next on the and step backward.
remote.
4. Press STOP to stop the playback.
Fast Motion Playback/Fast Search
The DVD player’s playback functionalities of DivX
1. To move forward or backward through the
video discs will vary depending on the DivX
DVD or CD disc being played at fast speed,
version used for creating your movies.
press SEARCH on the remote. Once one of
these buttons is pressed, the fast search will
continue until PLAY is pressed.
There are four fast-play speeds. Each press of the
SEARCH Buttons will cycle to the next speed in
the following order: 2x, 4x, 16x, 100x, indicated
by a number of arrow indicators on the right top
of the screen.
16 PLAYBACK BASICS
System Setup
SYSTEM SETUP 17
System Setup
The System Setting Submenu contains the The Audio Setting Submenu contains the The Video Setting Submenu contains the
following settings. Follow the explanations in the following settings. Follow the explanations in the following settings. Follow the explanations in the
Upper Menu Line on the bottom of your screen Upper Menu Line on the bottom of your screen Upper Menu Line on the bottom of your screen
to change the settings. to change the settings. In case the audio settings to change the settings.
Display Language: Sets the language in which have been changed, they will take effect after Aspect Ratio: This step selects the TV aspect
the OSD menus are shown on your screen. the next time the player goes through STOP ratio, conventional screen shape (4:3) or
mode. widescreen (16:9), according to your TV.
Preferred Subtitle Language: Defines your
preferred subtitle language. Every time a disc Preferred Audio Language: Defines your TV Standard: Sets the output video format i.e.
will be played that contains this subtitle lan- preferred audio language. Every time a disc is NTSC, PAL or SECAM, of the DVD player. If you
guage, it will be shown automatically. If you do played that contains this audio language, it will have a multi standard TV, we recommend the
not find your preferred language in the list of be activated automatically. If you do not find AUTO setting for optimal picture quality.
options, you can select your preferred language your preferred language in the list of options,
Scan Type: Sets the video output to Interlace or
by typing a you can select your preferred language by typing Progressive. Before changing the setting to
4-digit code found in the code list on page 20. a 4-digit code found in the code list on page 20. Progressive, make sure that your video display is
You can also set the preferred subtitle language Digital Output: If your system includes 5.1 capable of handling progressive scan signals. As
to OFF. In that case no subtitles will be shown. digital audio surround decoding (Dolby Digital soon as you select progressive scan the scan
and/or DTS), select ORIGINAL as the digital out- type, the Video Output will automatically change
Panel Time-Out: Sets the time-out interval for to Component. The Progressive Scan output is
the Front Panel Information Display. After the put. In that case all audio signals will be output
with their original format. If your system only available on the YUV/Component output only.
selected time, the display will dim completely.
includes stereo and/or Dolby Pro Logic, select Video Output: Sets the video output type to
Status Bar Time-Out: Sets the time-out inter- PCM. Then all audio signals will be output in Scart or Component. Scart will be used for most
val for the Status Bar, after which the Status Bar PCM format only (DTS will output no signal). TV’s. Component will be used for most LCD,
will disappear from the screen. Plasma and projectors.
PCM Limit: The DVD 23 is compatible with
PBC Support: Activates PBC (Play Back both 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling, but some Scart Output: Selects which kind of video
Control) Support for VCD discs. early A/V receivers and surround processors are output signals will be routed over the scart.
Screen Save: Activates a Screen Saver to not. If your A/V receiver or surround processor is RGB will be used for most TV’s and is therefore
NOT capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select recommended.
prevent an image to “burn” into a video display
device. If you connect the DVD 23 to a LCD or the 48 kHz option. If your A/V receiver or Video Mode: This setting affects only the
plasma screen or video projector, we recommend surround processor IS capable of handling Component Video Outputs, and it controls how
you activate the screen saver at all times. 96 kHz signals, select the 96 kHz option to the video signals are optimized for progressive
achieve the greatest audio fidelity available. If scan display. In most cases, the “automatic”
Show Angle Icon: Determines whether the
NONE is selected, the complete signal will be mode is your best choice, as it senses whether
Angle Icon will appear on the screen when there
passed through to your A/V Receiver or surround the disc being played was originally recorded on
are different angles available on a DVD disc.
processor. video or shot on film. However, in some cases
Dynamic Range: This setting enables analog you may wish to compensate for errors in the
recordings to be played back with full dialogue disc authoring that occur when the frame rate is
intelligibility while reducing peak levels. This not properly maintained when films are convert-
smooth level compression prevents abrupt loud ed to video. Three choices are available:
transitions from disturbing others without reduc- • Auto: This is the recommended setting, as it
ing the impact of the digital source perceptibly. lets the DVD 23 analyze the signals from the
Compression of digital recordings can be set on DVD and adjust the output accordingly.
most AV Receivers.
• Movie: Choose this option for optimal play-
back of material that was shot on film, even
though you are viewing it on video via a DVD.
• Video: Choose this option for optimal playback
of material that was shot directly to video, such
as concerts and sports programming.
18 SYSTEM SETUP
System Setup
SYSTEM SETUP 19
Test Screen
3. Adjust the Brightness so that the bars in the 2. If your TV has a Tint option (with most
grey scale are all visible. The bar furtherst to European TVs this is available or effective only
the left has to be as black as possible rather with NTSC signals, not with PAL), use the large
than grey but the next aside must clearly be white bar below the Greyscale to tweak the
differable. All the bars in the grey scale have to warmth of the picture. Every viewer has a
be gradually and evenly changing from black difference in preference as how the glow of
to whiter, going from left to right. the picture should be. Some prefer a little
colder picture, some a warmer glow. The Tint
function on your TV and the white bar can be
used to control this. Adjust the Tint to the level
where you feel the white color has the tone
you prefer.
20 TEST SCREEN
Player Menu
Using the Status Bar Menu Disc: Shows the name of the disc as it has been Programmed Play
given by the artist
The on-screen Status Bar contains many playback In STOP mode, the Disc List can be used to create
features. To see the Status Banner Menu, press Audio: Shows the audio track that is currently your own program list for both DVD, CD, MP3,
STATUS on the remote control while a disc is playing. Options are shown on both Menu Lines WMA, DivX, or JPEG discs. Move the cursor to
playing. Use the ARROW buttons on the remote on the bottom of the screen. the right of the menu, into the Disc List. Move
to move through the different features in the Playlist: Sets the order in which the current disc the cursor up or down to the first track you
Status Bar. When a feature is highlighted, press is played back. would like to program and press ENTER. The cur-
ENTER on the remote to select it and to change it sor will move to the options in the Lower Menu
with the help of the options listed on the screen. Repeat: Sets the repeat mode. Line. You can either add the selected track (or
Press ENTER to activate the change. Random: Activates Random Playback when picture) to the playlist or give it the number you
Title: The number shown indicates the number of possible. would like it to have in your playlist, or clear the
the title that is currently playing. track from the list. Move the cursor down to the
Subtitle: Shows the subtitle of the disc currently
next track you would like to program and contin-
Chapter: The number shown indicates the playing.
ue until your playlist is complete. Once complet-
number of the chapter that is currently playing on In the PLAYER Menu, the chapter, track or picture ed, move the cursor up to the Playlist setting.
a disc. currently playing will be marked with an arrow Select Programmed order from the options and
Time: This item displays the time in DVD mode. symbol in front of the Chapter (DVD), Track (CD, press PLAY to start the playback.
MP3, WMA) or Picture (JPEG). Chapters, tracks
Press the ARROW step by step to activate: and pictures can be selected from this list at any
Title Elapsed, Title Remaining, Chapter Elapsed, time by moving the cursor to the requested
Chapter Remaining. Depending on the choice chapter or track and pressing ENTER to confirm.
made, the bar will show a graphic view on where
the disc is currently playing. The top part of this screen can be de-activated to
show the complete Track list on the screen.
PLAYER Menu To de-activate, move the cursor to the INFO
Submenu of the left side of the screen. Press
ENTER until the icon is highlighted in light blue
and the full Track list is visible on the screen.
In the same way the Disc list can be removed
from the screen by de-activating the PROGRAM If you have a disc that contains both MP3 files
Submenu. and JPEG images, you can choose to run these
simultaneously, mixing the MP3 audio with your
Information Displays own images. The time interval can be chosen in
the Picture Setting.
The Audio, Picture and DivX icons on the left of
the screen are selected by default, shown by a
dark blue background color of the icon. This
Once all the settings have been made, you are allows you to see all the files of the disc in the
ready to enjoy your DVD 23. Once you have playlist. If you only would like to list one of the
inserted a disc into the drawer you can explore file formats like for example Audio files, deselect
the other Main Menu, that is the PLAYER Menu. the Picture and DivX icons by moving the cursor
This menu hosts all playback and program fea- to these icons and pressing ENTER. The back-
tures, as well as all disc information. As you will ground color of the icon will change to light blue,
see, the lay out of this menu is comparable with and the playlist will only show the Audio files on
the lay out of the SET-UP Menu. The functionality the disc.
In DVD and MP3 mode, activating the DISC INFO
is the same too. The Submenus are shown on the Submenu will show information about the player
left side of the screen, with INFO and PROGRAM and the disc currently playing. The first lines will
activated by default. As in the SET-UP Menu, show Disc Name and Disc ID. Below you can
settings can be highlighted with the ARROW compare the Aspect Ratio, Video Standard and
buttons and selected with the ENTER button on Scan Type available on the disc with the actual
the remote control. Options for the settings are settings of your player.
shown in the Lower Menu Line on the bottom of
the screen. In the lower part of the screen the Audio
Resolution and Audio Format are shown, and at
the bottom you will see a graphical presentation
of the Video Bit Rate and the Audio Bit Rate of
the disc currently playing.
PLAYER MENU 21
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.
Applicable Disc: Disc formats: 5 inch (12 cm) or 3 inch (8 cm) DVD Video, Standard conforming DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-R,
DVD-RW and DVD-ROM, DivX, VCD, CD, CD-R, MP3, WMA, JPEG or CD-RW discs,
Regio code: DVD Movie disc with Code 2 or 0 only.
DVD-Layers: Single Side/Single Layer, Single Side/Dual Layer, Dual Side/Single Layer, Dual Side/Dual Layer
Audio formats: Linear PCM, MPEG, Dolby Digital or DTS
Video Signal System: PAL /NTSC
Composite Video Output: 1 Vp-p /75 Ohms, sync negative polarity
S Video Output: Y/Luminance: 1 Vp-p /75 Ohms, sync negative polarity
C/Chrominance: 0.286 Vp-p
Component Video Output: Y: 1 Vp-p /75 Ohms, sync negative polarity
Cr: 0.7 Vp-p /75 Ohms
Cb: 0.7 Vp-p /75 Ohms
Analog Audio Output: 2 Vrms max
Frequency Response: DVD (Linear PCM): 2 Hz - 22 kHz +0/-0.5 dB (48 kHz sampling)
2 Hz - 44 kHz +0/-0.5 dB (96 kHz sampling)
CD: 2 Hz - 20 kHz +0/-0.5 dB
Signal/Noise Ratio (SNR): 113 dB (A-weighted)
Dynamic Range: DVD: 100 dB (18 Bit) / 105 dB (20 Bit)
CD/DVD: 96 dB (16 Bit)
THD/1kHz: DVD/CD: 0.0025 %
Wow & Flutter: Below Measurable Limits
AC Power: 100 - 240 V/50 ~ 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 2 Watts (Standby)/20 Watts (Max)
Dimensions (WxHxD): 440 x 63 x 332 mm
Weight: 3.7 kg
CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT
AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS,
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT.
IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER,
PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.
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