Harman-Kardon DMC 1000 User Manual 2

DMC 1000

DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER

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. Do not use water or any liquid cleaners.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves

or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.

A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long

periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when

the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.

Wet Location Marking

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Service Instructions

CAUTION – These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel
only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than
that contained in the operating instructions, unless you are qualified to do so.

Outdoor Use Marking

WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.

Perchlorate Material – Special Handling May Apply

See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
This product includes a battery or coin cell battery that may contain perchlorate

and may require special handling when recycled or disposed of in California.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your DMC 1000 has been designed for use with 110–240-volt AC current, and the
plug is specifically designed for 120-volt applications. Connection to a line voltage
other than that for which the plug is intended can create a safety and fire hazard
and may damage the unit.

If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or
about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit
into a wall outlet.

Do Not Use Extension Cords

To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord attached to your unit. We do not
recommend that extension cords be used with this product. As with all electrical
devices, do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on
them. Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized service
center with a cord meeting factory specifications.

Handle the AC Power Cord Gently

When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always pull the plug; never
pull the cord. If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time,
disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.

Do Not Open the Cabinet

There are no user-serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet
may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your
guarantee. If water or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire or staple accidentally
falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and consult
an authorized service center.

Installation Location

• To ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards, place
the unit on a firm and level surface. When placing the unit on a shelf, be certain
that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product.

• Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the unit for
ventilation. If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area,
make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet. Under some
circumstances, a fan may be required. The unit should be placed on its own shelf,
not directly on top of another component.

• Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface.

• Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations, or in an area that is
exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment.

• Avoid moist or humid locations.

• Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the unit, or place objects directly
over them.

• Due to the heat generated by operation of the DMC 1000 and other compo­nents in your system, there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding
on the bottom of the unit’s feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer
materials. Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or other materials
that may be damaged by heat or heavy objects. Some surface finishes may be
particularly sensitive to absorbing such marks, due to a variety of factors beyond
Harman Kardon’s control, including the nature of the finish, cleaning materials
used, and normal heat and vibration caused by the use of the product, or other
factors. We recommend that caution be exercised in choosing an installation location
for the component and in normal maintenance practices, as your warranty will not
cover this type of damage to furniture.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, and only after
unplugging the AC power cord, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy

water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe it dry immediately with a dry cloth.
NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning
agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts.
Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.

Moving the Unit

Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other
components, and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet.

NOTE: To avoid damage to the DMC 1000 that may not be covered by the warranty,
remove the disc from the unit before it is moved. Once the DMC 1000 is installed,
a disc may be left in the unit when it is turned off, but the unit should NEVER be
moved with a disc left in the disc tray.

Important Information for the User

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates,
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that harmful interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part
the FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION:

beam, do not open the cabinet enclosure or defeat any of the safety mechanisms provided
for your protection. DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM. To ensure proper use of this
product, please read this Owner’s Manual carefully and retain it for future use. Should the
unit require maintenance or repair, please contact your local Harman Kardon service center.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

The DMC 1000 uses a laser system. To prevent direct exposure to the laser

uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy

different from that to which the

and, if not

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Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment
were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest that you
save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move, or should the
unit ever need repair.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it. This is
done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton. Other
cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner. Packing materials that cannot be
collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.

If you do not wish to save the packaging materials, please note that the carton
and other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable. Please
environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center.

It is important that you remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens.
Leaving the film in place will affect the performance of your remote control.

respect the

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STAPLE INVOICE HERE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 SAFETY INFORMATION
6 INTRODUCTION
7 FEATURES

8 MEDIA COMPATIBILITY
10 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS
12 MESSAGE DISPLAY
14 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
16 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
19 INSTALLATION

19 Step One – Placement
19 Step Two – Connect the DMC 1000 to an A/V Receiver or Processor (Preferred)
19 Step Three – Connect the DMC 1000 Directly to a Television (Optional)
19 Step Four – Connect Media Sources
20 Step Five – Connect the DMC 1000 to a Multizone System (Optional)
20 Step Six – Connect the Remote IR Input and Output
20 Step Seven – Network Connection
20 Step Eight – Plug in AC Power
20 Step Nine – Insert Batteries in Remote

21 INITIAL SETUP
21 Step One – Turn On the DMC 1000
21 Step Two – Display the Setup Menu
21 Step Three – Media Library Setup
22 Step Four – DVD Player Setup
23 Step Five – Audio Setup
23 Step Six – Video Setup
24 Step Seven – General Setup
24 Step Eight – Advanced Setup

25 OPERATION
25 Turning On the DMC 1000
25 Using the DMC 1000
25 Playing DVDs and CDs
25 DVD Playback
27 Audio Playback From the Media Library
29 Data Media
29 The Play Queue and Playlists
30 Using The Bridge
30 Auxiliary Analog Audio Inputs
31 Content Transfer
33 Multizone Operation

34 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
36 GLOSSARY
38 APPENDIX
41 END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
45 NOTES
47 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
47 TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appli­ance to rain or moisture.

For Canadian model

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade
of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Modèle pour les Canadien

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme
à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee:
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

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INTRODUCTION

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Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!

For more than fifty years, Harman Kardon has been a leader not only in
the control and amplification of sound and images with our receiver and
amplifier products, but also with breakthrough source playback equipment,
from innovative turntable/stereo receiver combinations and the first audio
cassette decks with Dolby
CD recorder with 4x dubbing and today’s state-of-the-art DVD players.
The DMC 1000 Digital Media Center continues Harman Kardon’s tradition
of combining technology with ease of use, elegantly designed to deliver
a truly unique product.

The DMC 1000 merges a high-end DVD player, including upscaling to
1080p with an HDMI
60,000 songs on its 250Gb hard drive. Simultaneous playback of different
tracks is possible in up to four zones, or you may link any or all of the
zones to each other.

Thanks to Gracenote
DMC 1000’s hard drive is identified by album name, artist and genre, with
additional information to show the title of each track. Even better, for most
popular albums, the DMC 1000 will display the cover art when connected
to the Internet. The content is automatically organized by the identification
fields and by the cover, and you may select it and program playlists to suit
any mood or occasion. The graphical presentation of system content is
available in both high-definition and standard-definition outputs, for crisp,
easy-to-read displays on any video screen.

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Type B Noise Reduction, to the first dual-well

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output, with a media server capable of storing up to

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MusicID,®* all content recorded from a CD to the

In addition to DVD and CD playback, the DMC 1000 offers audio and
still-image playback from both solid-state media cards and USB drives.
You can even record analog sources such as your old tapes, cassettes and
even vinyl records (with an optional, external phono preamp) to store virtually
any audio content for instant playback. And the DMC 1000 allows content
to be transferred from the hard drive to the memory cards or a USB drive,
or even a recordable CD. This flexibility lets you take your music with you in
a wide range of portable players, or in your car.

Additional features of the DMC 1000 include iPod audio playback through
Harman Kardon’s optional The Bridge accessory, with charging and naviga­tion available to any zone in your system. System control options include the
unit’s backlit remote, optional external IR sensor/receivers, RS-232-based
control for popular home automation systems, custom-programmed home
network control and even wireless control through a Windows Mobile
PDA when an optional wireless bridge is connected.

If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation,
please contact your retailer or custom installer, or visit our Web site at
www.harmankardon.com.

Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote.Gracenote is the industry standard

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in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, visit www.gracenote.com.

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DMC 1000 Digital Media Center

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NOTE: This player is designed and manufactured for compatibility with
Region Management Information that is encoded on most DVD discs. This
player is designed only for playback of discs with 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.

FEATURES

Audio Inputs

• Analog Audio: 2-channel (RCA jacks)

Audio/Video Outputs

• Analog Audio: Zone 1 (main zone): 6-channel (RCA jacks)
Zones 2, 3 and 4: 2-channels per zone (RCA jacks)

• Digital Audio: coaxial and optical (S/P-DIF)

• Digital Audio/Video: HDMI

• Analog Video: composite, S-video and component

Memory Cards

• Card Slot 1: Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), xD-Picture

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Card

and Memory Stick®(compatible with MagicGate®); miniSD,

microSD and Memory Stick Duo

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cards with adapters (supplied by

the card manufacturer)

• Card Slot 2: CompactFlash

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Type I (CF) cards, or cards using a

CompactFlash Type I-compatible adapter

• Cards with more than 8GB memory may not work correctly.

Data and Control Ports

• Front- and rear-panel USB jacks for flash drives and external USB

hard drives (client only, FAT or FAT32 formats only)

• Proprietary connection for iPod charging, audio* playback and

navigation through Harman Kardon’s The Bridge (sold separately)

• RS-232 port for bidirectional system control

• RJ45 Ethernet jack for connection to broadband network (required

for cover art)

• Remote control IR input and output

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Requires compatible iPod.

Optical Disc Player

• Plays and records 5-inch (12cm) discs; plays 3-inch (8cm) discs

• Parental control system with user-programmable password

• Aspect-ratio adjustment

Audio/Video/Still-Image Formats Supported

• Still-image formats supported: JPEG

• Video formats supported: DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, VCD

• Audio formats supported: CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, WAV

• MP3 bit rates: 32kbps – 320kbps

• JPEG files: 5 megapixels, 5MB file size, up to 250 files per disc

General Playback Features

• Video upscaling to 480p, 720p and 1080p via HDMI output

• Video upscaling to 1080p and 720p via component video outputs
(when not copy-protected)

• Fast Play: 2x, 4x, 8x,16x, 32x

• Slow Play: 1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x, 1/16x

• Zoom (JPEGs only): Off, 1x, 2x, 3x

• Random Play

• Repeat Play: DVD-Video: 1 chapter, 1 title; VCD: 1 track, all;
MP3, JPEG: 1 track, 1 folder

• A-B Repeat Play

• Still-image rotation in 90-degree increments

• Thumbnail still-image menu

• User-selectable slideshow pace: slow,medium, fast

Recording Capabilities

• Automatically records audio CDs to Media Library (hard-disc drive)

• Recording sources: Media Library, disc player, memory cards,
USB device, analog audio via rear-panel Auxiliary Analog Audio Inputs

• Recording destinations:

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Media Library (from any source)

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Data CD-R/RW disc, Memory Card installed in Card Slot 1 or 2
or USB device (only from playlist programmed in Media Library)

• Recording speeds: CDs: 16x, AUX: 1x only

• Recording quality: lossless (.wav), best (MP3: 320kb/sec),
high (MP3: 256kb/sec), medium (MP3: 192kb/sec),
basic (MP3: 128kb/sec)

• Recorded format: data files – original format; analog audio – .wav files;
audio CDs – format and sampling rate determined by recording
quality setting

Ease of Use

• Graphic user interface in either high-resolution or standard-definition
video via HDMI or component video. Standard-definition (SD) video
through composite or S-video connections

• Two-line dot-matrix front-panel display

• Color-coded connections

• Backlit remote control

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.

• System remote control

• Two AA batteries

• HDMI cable

• AC power cord

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MEDIA COMPATIBILITY

Disc Formats Supported by This Player

The DMC 1000 can play the following types of prerecorded discs:

ReWritable

The DMC 1000 will also play most recordable discs, but we cannot
guarantee complete playback compatibility, due to the wide variation
in recorders and blank discs.

Round 3" (8cm) or 5" (12cm) discs may be used. Do not use
odd-shaped, noncircular discs.

DVD-Video Disc Compatibility:

• Single-sided or double-sided discs

• Single-layer or dual-layer discs

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• Dolby

• MPEG-2 digital video

• Discs are generally divided into one or more titles, which may be

Audio CD Compatibility

• Linear PCM digital audio

• Audio CDs are divided into tracks

CD-R/RW Compatibility

• Linear PCM or MP3 (32kbps – 320kbps) digital audio

• May contain JPEG still images (up to 5 megapixels, file size up to

• Linear PCM discs are generally divided into tracks like an audio CD.

VCD Compatibility

• Linear PCM, MP1 (MPEG-1, Layer 1) or MP3 (MPEG-1, Layer 3)

• MPEG-1 digital video

• May contain JPEG still images (Video CD Version 2.0).

• Some discs may contain menus and chapters, while other discs

• Some SVCD discs may play, depending on how they were recorded.

• CDs containing raw MPEG video files are not part of the VCD format,

Digital, DTS®, MPEG or Linear PCM digital audio tracks

further subdivided into chapters.

5MB, limit of approximately 250 files per disc).

MP3 and JPEG discs (or discs that contain more than one of these
formats) are divided into files, which may be organized into folders,
depending on how the disc was created.

digital audio

simply contain tracks. Version 2.0 discs may offer interactive playback
control (PBC).

and cannot be played on the DMC 1000.

The DMC 1000 Will NOT Play the Following:

• DVD discs with a Region Code other than 1 or 0

• DVD-ROM data discs

• DVD-RAM discs

• DVD-Audio discs

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• High-definition optical discs such as WMVHD, HD-DVD
Blu-ray Disc

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formats (the “SD-DVD” side of dual format

and

HD-DVD/DVD discs may be played)

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• SACD

discs

• CD-I discs

• CD-G discs

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• Kodak

Photo CD™and Picture CD discs

• Discs intended for use in video game consoles

• Discs recorded in the “VR” mode or at any speed other than “SP”

NOTES:

• Due to differences in the authoring of DVDs, it is possible that
some discs may include features that are not compatible with
the DMC 1000, and not all discs include every capability of the
DVD system. Example: although the DMC 1000 is compatible
with multiangle discs, that feature is available only with specially
encoded discs. Check the disc jacket to make certain that a
specific feature or soundtrack option is available.

• Playback of CD-R/RW and DVD±R/RW discs created on a
computer requires proper formatting and finalization of the disc.

• The DMC 1000 is compatible with most files encoded using
MP3. However, variations in the encoder or codec used and the
bit rate of the encoding may affect the DMC 1000’s ability to
play a specific file. As a result, we cannot guarantee complete
compatibility with all encoders and versions of the codecs. For
best results, we recommend that MP3 files be encoded at bit
rates ranging between 32kbps and 320kbps.

• JPEG files

should contain no more than 5 mega

pixels, and

the file size should be no larger than 5MB.

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MEDIA COMPATIBILITY

Memory Card Compatibility

The following types of memory cards may be used with the DMC 1000:

The DMC 1000 will play most recordable memory cards, but we
cannot guarantee complete playback compatibility, due to the wide
variation in software encoders, recorders and card technologies.

• Both Secure Digital (SD) and MMC (MultiMediaCard) memory cards
may be used in Card Slot 1. The smaller miniSD and microSD cards
may be used in Card Slot 1, but require an adapter (not included).

• Memory Stick cards may also be used in Card Slot 1. The full-size
Memory Stick cards are compatible as is, but an adapter (not included)
is required for the smaller Memory Stick Duo cards.

• xD-Picture Card may be used in Card Slot 1.

• CompactFlash Type I cards may be used in Card Slot 2. CompactFlash
Type II cards and microdrives are not compatible with the DMC 1000.

• Do not attempt to install a card in a slot other than the one designated
for its card type.

• Cards with memory capacity greater than 8 gigabytes are not
recommended for use with the DMC 1000.

• SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) cards are not compatible with
the DMC 1000.

USB Device Compatibility

USB client devices, such as flash drives and most external or portable
hard-disc drives that are formatted with the FAT or FAT32 file system,
may be connected to the DMC 1000’s front- or rear-panel USB ports.
Due to the wide variation in hard-disc drive technologies and formats,
we cannot guarantee compatibility with any particular device.

Many recent-model still cameras may also be connected directly to the
DMC 1000 via USB. In general, cameras or other USB devices that are
compatible with both Windows
be used with the DMC 1000.

Do not connect a personal computer directly to the DMC 1000. Due
to their software design, the iPod, most other USB peripheral devices
and accessories – 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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and Macintosh OS computers may also

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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

Navigation Controls

Open/Close

Message Display

Card Slot 2 USB Port

Card Slot 1

Front-Panel Door

Remote

IR Sensor

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Skip/

Search Forward

Skip/

Search Reverse

Play/Pause

Stop Record Menu

Power

Disc Drawer

NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at

www.harmankardon.com.

FRONT- PANEL CONTROLS

IMPORTANT NOTE: The DMC 1000’s front-panel controls use
advanced touch-sensitive technology. To use the front panel, place a
finger over any of the illuminated icons. A gentle tap is all that is necessary.
Wait a few seconds for the DMC 1000 to process each command. To
remove fingerprints, wipe the front panel with a dry microfiber cloth.

Power: When the DMC 1000 is connected to an AC power source
and the rear-panel Master Power Switch is on, this control will indicate
one of four power states:

• Full-Off Mode (dim blue) – The DMC 1000, including its hard-disc
drive, is fully powered down.

• Sleep (Standby) Mode (amber) – The DMC 1000 will not respond
to any commands other than to power on.

• Server Mode (amber) – The DMC 1000 may be controlled via
the RS-232 Port or the Network Connection, but the on-screen menu
system is off.

• Full-Power Mode (bright blue) – The DMC 1000 operates normally.

The description of each mode and the DMC 1000’s response to the
power controls is shown in Table A7 in the Appendix.

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B

Play/Pause (

current media source. To pause playback, press the button again. In
the Pause mode, access the DVD/VCD Frame-by-Frame Advance and
Slow Search functions by pressing the forward or reverse Step or Skip
Buttons on the remote.

Stop (A): Press to stop playback. When a video is playing, press it once
for Resume mode, and twice to fully stop playback. Resume mode is
not available during audio playback.

Skip/Search Reverse (

of the current chapter or track. Quickly press again to skip to previous
chapters or tracks. Press and hold for fast search reverse within the
current chapter or track at the speed indicated on screen.

Skip/Search Forward (

or track. Press and hold for fast search forward within the current chapter
or track at the speed indicated on screen.

Record (

on-screen recording menu. Pressing this button does not begin the
recording.

Open/Close: Press this button to open or close the disc drawer. Before
pressing this button, make sure that no objects are blocking the drawer.

Remote IR Sensor: This sensor receives infrared commands from the
remote control. Make sure that it is not blocked, although an optional
IR sensor such as the Harman Kardon HE 1000 may be connected to
serve as an external sensor when the unit is located in a different room,
installed behind cabinet doors or when the sensor is otherwise blocked.
For best results, always point your remote control at the DMC 1000’s
front panel.

Message Display: Various status messages appear in the two-line
text display. When content is playing, the track queue information and
running time appear in the upper line and identification data appears

): Press to start or resume playback of content on the

): Press once to return to the beginning

): Each press advances to the next chapter

): When content is playing, press this button to view the

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in the lower line. A variety of other indicators will light at various times
to display the current playback mode, video settings or other aspects
of the DMC 1000’s status.

F/G/D

Navigation Controls (

controls to navigate the on-screen menus and displays. Press the Enter
Control to select an item or activate a menu feature.

Menu Control: Press to activate the on-screen menu system, or
to navigate back up one level in the menu system.

Disc Drawer: This drawer holds the discs that are played in the
DMC 1000. Press the Open/Close Control to access it. Carefully seat
all discs in the recess in the drawer tray. To avoid damaging the drawer
accidentally, do not press down on it when open.

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; the door will drop down. To close
the door, remove all media, then press the door closed at the same
center location until you hear the latch click. To avoid damaging the
door, do not open or close it by grabbing the edges.

Card Slot 1: This Card Slot accommodates SD, MMC, Memory Stick
or xD-Picture Card memory cards. To insert a card, push it gently into
the slot with the label side up until it clicks. To remove a card, gently press
in until it unlatches and then pull it out. This slot also accommodates
miniSD, microSD and Memory Stick Duo cards when used with an
adapter, which is generally supplied with the card.

Card Slot 2: This slot accommodates CompactFlash Type I memory
cards. To insert a card, gently push it into the slot label side up until it
is firmly seated. To remove a card, pull it straight out.

USB Port: Connect a USB storage device, such as a flash drive or
external hard-disc drive, to store additional content. DO NOT connect
computers, keyboards, pointing devices or other peripheral products to
the DMC 1000. Do not connect an iPod here; use The Bridge instead.

/E) and Enter Control (❏): Use these

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MESSAGE DISPLAY

Playback
Mode

Source
Indicators

Network

Camera Angle

Random

Parental
Lock

Repeat

Time

Message Area

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.

Playback Mode: These indicators light to show the current playback mode:

›

Lights when content is playing in the Normal mode.

››

Lights in the Fast Search Forward and Slow Play modes, with

the speed shown briefly in an on-screen banner.

± Lights when the disc is paused.

‹‹

Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search Reverse mode, with

the speed shown briefly in an on-screen banner.

NOTE: Slow Play is not available for MP3 files.

Sources: One of these indicators will light to indicate the current media

source (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, AUX). During a recording, the source indicator will light.

Video Output

Resolution

Title

Video
Off

Track/Chapter

Video Output Resolution: Either the 480i or 480p indicator will light to

indicate whether the Component Video Outputs are in progressive scan
mode. When the Composite or S-Video Outputs are in use, this indicator
will always indicate the default 480i (interlaced scan) setting, even if you
attempt to change the Output Resolution setting in the Video Setup
menu to a higher video resolution.

When the HDMI Output is in use, its video resolution will be indicated.

Network: This indicator lights when the RJ45 jack is connected to
a live network.

Audio

NOTE: The 480i resolution is not available via the HDMI Output.

If the HDMI Output is connected simultaneously with the Composite
or S-Video Output, this indicator will reflect the HDMI Output’s
resolution, and the signal at the Composite and S-Video Outputs
will remain at 480i.

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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.

Random: This indicator lights when the unit is in the Random Play
mode.

Parental Lock: This indicator lights in red when the parental-lock system
is engaged, to prevent changing the rating level without a code.

Repeat: These indicators light when any of the Repeat functions are in use.
Depending on the Repeat mode selected, the appropriate Title, Chapter
or Track indicator will flash.

Time: These positions show the running time of content that is playing.
Track/Chapter: When a DVD disc is playing, these two positions show

the current chapter. When a CD is playing, they will show the current
track number.

Video Off: This indicator lights in red when the unit’s analog video outputs
have been turned off by pressing the Video Off Button on the remote control.

NOTE: The Video Off command will not affect the HDMI Output
because it may be in use for audio. Avoid leaving the SETUP
MENU on screen for longer than a minute or two when using
the HDMI Output, as the screen saver will not operate on the
SETUP MENUS and there is a danger of “burning in” the image
on plasma or CRT displays.

Title: These two positions show the current title number when a DVD
disc is playing.

Message Area: Various messages appear in this two-line area. During
media playback, the track count and time are displayed on the upper
line, while identifying information scrolls on the lower line, depending
on the media type.

MESSAGE DISPLAY

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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

Fan VentsNetwork

AC Power

Input

Master Power Switch

RS-232

Port

Remote IR Input

Auxiliary

Audio Inputs

Zone 2/3/4

Audio Outputs

Zone 1

Audio Outputs

Coaxial and Optical Digital

Audio Outputs

Jack

USB

The Bridge

Connection

Component

Video Outputs

Remote IR Output

Port

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Composite

and

HDMI Output

S-Video

Outputs

NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at

www.harmankardon.com.

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

HDMI Output: Connect this output to an HDMI input on an HDMI­compatible A/ V receiver or video display device. If your A/V receiver or
surround processor is capable of decoding audio (typically, these are
HDMI “repeater” products with HDMI Version 1.1 or higher), no further
audio connection is needed for the main room (Zone 1).

NOTE: If your A/V receiver or video display uses DVI connections,
use an optional HDMI-to-DVI adapter or cable, and make a
separate digital or analog audio connection. If your DVI-equipped
display is not HDCP-compliant, the digital video connection will
not work, and you must use an analog video connection.

Composite and S-Video Outputs: If your video display does not have
HDMI or component video inputs, connect one of these two video outputs
(but not both) to your A/ V receiver/processor or directly to the display.
An S-video connection, if available, is preferred. You may connect both
the HDMI Output and the Composite Video Output to the receiver if it
distributes composite video through a multiroom system.

Component Video Outputs: If your A/V receiver, surround processor
or video display is not equipped for HDMI or DVI, connect these jacks
to the corresponding inputs on the receiver or TV labeled “Y/Pr/Pb”
or “Y/Cr/Cb.” If your video display has component input jacks marked
“High Definition,” use those jacks. Do not connect the Component Video
Output jacks to standard composite video inputs on any device.

Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Outputs: If your A/V receiver or
surround processor is not capable of processing the audio from an
HDMI stream, connect either of these digital audio outputs (but not
both) to the corresponding input on the receiver/processor. Even though
the Coaxial Digital Output uses the same RCA-type connector as stan­dard analog audio connections, DO NOT connect it to a conventional
analog input jack.

Zone 1 Analog Audio Outputs: If you are not using either HDMI or
a separate optical or coaxial digital audio connection for the Zone 1
(Main Room) audio, connect these jacks to the matching inputs on your
A/V receiver or surround processor. Connect the left- and right-channel
jacks to the receiver to monitor an analog source connected to the
Auxiliary Inputs during recording.

Zone 2/3/4 Analog Audio Outputs: When the DMC 1000 is being
used for multizone operation, connect these jacks to the separate
Zone inputs on your multiroom controller or hub, or the amplifiers feeding
the multizone system.

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.

For iPod models with a dock connector.

*

USB Port: This USB port is primarily intended to connect an optional,
external USB hard drive to back up the DMC 1000’s Media Library,
although it may be used for content playback. DO NOT connect a
computer or other host device directly to the DMC 1000.

Auxiliary Inputs: Connect the “Tape Outputs” of an A/ V or stereo
receiver or a surround processor, or the line-level outputs of any audio
product, such as a phono preamp or tape/cassette deck, to transfer
content to the DMC 1000.

Network Jack: Connect this standard RJ45 jack to a broadband
network (Ethernet) connection so that you may take full advantage of
Gracenote MusicID, including obtaining cover art for stored albums,
updating both the database of album information and the system
software, and connecting the DMC 1000 to a home network. When
the network connection is “live,” the lights on either side of the jack
will flash to indicate network activity.

NOTE: When the DMC 1000 is used with an IP-based or wire­less control device, connect a router/access point here, making
certain that one connection runs from the router to a broadband
Internet connection. When the DMC 1000 is not connected to the
Internet, Gracenote MusicID retrieves all of the tag information
other than the cover art from a database stored on the DMC 1000’s
hard-disc drive.

Remote Infrared (IR) Input and Output: When the front-panel Remote IR
sensor is blocked, connect the IR Output of your receiver/processor or
an optional IR receiver to the Remote IR Input jack. The Remote IR Output
may be connected to the Remote IR Input of a compatible source
device (or other product) for remote control through the DMC 1000.
When several devices are used, connect them in “daisy chain” fashion.

RS-232 Port: Connect the DMC 1000 to compatible system control
and automation products, using a standard RS-232 cable. As program­ming a control and automation system is a complex task, requiring spe­cific information and training, we recommend that you consult a trained
installer.

Master Power Switch: Push this switch to the line position (I) to apply
power to the DMC 1000, placing it in the “Full-Off” power mode described
in Table 1. When the unit will not be used for an extended period of
time, or whenever it is necessary to remove the unit from the AC power

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lines, push the switch to the circle position (

AC Power Input: Connect the AC power cord supplied with the
DMC 1000 to this socket first, and then to an unswitched AC outlet.
Should the cord become damaged, contact your authorized
Harman Kardon dealer for a replacement.

Fan Vent: This area contains vents used by the DMC 1000’s fans to
cool the system. Maintain a clearance of at least three inches to the
nearest surface, to avoid overheating the unit.

) to turn the unit off.

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