Harman-Kardon DVD 25 User Manual
DVD 25
DVD 25
DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC PLAYER
OWNER’S MANUAL
®
Power for the Digital Revolution.
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DVD 25 DVD PLAYER
3 Introduction
4 Safety Information
5 Features & DVD Compatibility
6 DVDTerminology
7 Front-Panel Controls
8 Front-Panel Information Display
9 Remote Control Functions
11 Rear-Panel Connections
12 Setup and Connections
12 Connecting to a TV and Analog Receiver
13 Connecting to a Receiver/Amplifier With Dolby Digital or
DTS Decoder
14 Connecting to a TV or Monitor With Component Connectors –
Component Video Connection
15 Remote Control Operation
16 Digital Audio Connections
17 System Setup
17 System Defaults
17 Video Menu
18 Audio Menu
19 Player Setup Menu
21 Test Screen
22 Playback Basics for All Formats
23 DVD Playback
23 Using a DVD’s Menu
23 Zoom Feature
23 Playback Resume Feature
24 Playing DVDs
24 Using the On-Screen Banner Display
24 Selecting a Title
24 Selecting a Chapter
24 Selecting the Audio Track
24 Selecting the Subtitle Language
24 Selecting an Angle
24 Selecting the Progressive Scan Format
25 Changing the Audio Track
25 Changing the Subtitle Language
25 Changing the Camera Angle
25 Repeat Play
26 A-B Repeat Play
26 Zoom Playback
26 Information Menus
27 Programmed Play With DVD
28 CD Playback
28 Audio CD Playback Features
28 Selecting a Track
28 Using Bookmarks
28 Selecting Time Display
29 Repeat Play
29 Random Play
29 Video Off Feature
30 Programmed Play With CD
31 MP3 Playback
32 VCD Playback
33 DVD Language Codes
34 Troubleshooting Guide
35 Technical Specifications
Typographical Conventions
In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel connections,
certain conventions have been used.
EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button or indicator,or rear-panel
connection jack
EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel information display
1 – (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control
a – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote control
¡ – (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection
A – (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front-panel information display
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the Harman Kardon®* DVD 25.
The DVD 25 is a multipurpose DVD player that delivers
the highest level of playback quality from a wide range
of optical media formats.Along with conventional DVD
and CD audio discs,the DVD 25 is also compatible
with CD-R and CD-RW discs,VCD discs and discs
recorded with audio files in the MP3 format.
On the video side,the DVD 25 offers progressive scan
video outputs for use with digital “HDTV-Ready” display monitors.Using a high-speed, single-chip digital
processor, the DVD 25 is capable of reconstructing
the 3/2 pulldown effect introduced when film-based
programs are transferred to video.In conjunction with
precision video output DACs,the end result is a full
60-frame-per-second image that is the closest thing
to film this side of your local cinema. Of course,conventional Y/Pr/Pb component video, S-Video and
composite video outputs are also available for use with
analog televisions and video projectors.
In keeping with our tradition as a leader in audio technology,Harman Kardon has packed the DVD 25 with
the latest features,including audiophile-grade Wolfson
audio output DACs and full compatibility with 96kHz
audio programming.Both coaxial and optical digital
outputs are available for direct connection to A/V
receivers or surround processors so that you may take
advantage of Dolby
®
* Digital and DTS®* soundtracks.
Finally,built-in MP3 decoding allows music discs created
and finalized on a computer to be played back
through your home theater system for increased
listening pleasure.
When playing DVDs,easy-to-understand on-screen
menus and icons make it simple to change languages,
soundtracks,subtitles or aspect ratio, while a parentallock function enables you to control which discs may
be viewed by younger members of the household.
DVD players are among the fastest growing consumer
electronics products ever brought to market, so this
may be the first DVD player you’ve owned.Although
many of the features of the DVD 25 resemble those of
standard CD changers or players,there are a number
of functions that you may be unfamiliar with.To ensure
that you are able to take advantage of all the power
and flexibility the DVD 25 has to offer, we encourage
you to review this manual.That small investment of
your time will pay major dividends in the enjoyment
you will get from proper use of the DVD 25.
If you have additional questions about this product, or
its installation or operation, that are not answered in
this manual, please contact your dealer, as he or she
is your best source of local information.You may also
contact Harman Kardon via e-mail through our Web
site at www.harmankardon.com.
■ Plays a Wide Range of Video and Audio
Formats, Including DVD-Movie Discs,VCD,
Standard CD Audio Discs,CD-R/R W Audio
Discs and MP3 Discs
■ High-Quality Video Playback 10-Bit DACs,
Progressive Scan and Component Video
Outputs
■ Dolby
®
*
Digital and DTS®*
Data Signal Output
Through Both Optical and Coaxial Digital
Audio Connections
■ Audiophile-Grade Wolfson Output DACs for
the Finest Audio Reproduction
■ Easy-to-Use On-Screen Navigation System
■ Playback of MP3 Audio Discs With Text
Display
■ Extensive Programming Capability for Audio
and Video Discs
■ Parental Lock Controls Prevent Unauthorized
Viewing of Restricted Movies
■ Multiple Options for Language, Soundtrack
and Subtitle Selection
■ Multiple-Angle Capabilities With Specially
Encoded DVD Discs
■ Backlit, Ergonomically Designed Remote
Control
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 discs that do not contain Region Code
information. If there is any other Region Code on a
disc,that disc will not play on the DVD 25.
INTRODUCTION 3
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,
do not use this (polarized)
plug with an extension cord,
receptacle or other outlet
unless the blades can
be fully inserted to
prevent blade exposure.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
literature accompanying the appliance.
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
1
SAFETY INFORMATION
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
YourDVD 25 has been designed for use with 120volt AC current and the plug is specifically designed
for 120-volt applications.Connection to a line voltage
other than that for which it 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
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 cords 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 a 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.
■ Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted sur-
face.
■ Avoid moist or humid locations.
■ Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations,
or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or
heating equipment.
■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of
the unit, or place objects directly over them.
Cleaning
When the unit gets dirty,wipe it with a clean, soft, dry
cloth. If necessary,wipe it with a soft cloth dampened
with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean
water. Wipe immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use
benzene,aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any
volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners,
as they may damage the finish of metal parts.Avoid
spraying insecticide near the unit.
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
down to a more two-dimensional appearance.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 respect the
environment and discard those materials at a local
recycling center.
Remove Front-Panel Protective Film
In order to protect the lens covering the front panel of
your new DVD 25, it is shipped from the factory covered by a protective plastic film. Before using the unit,
remove this film by grabbing one corner and gently
peeling back the plastic sheet. Note that the film must
be removed for proper operation of the remote control.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:To avoid damage to the DVD 25
that may not be covered by the warranty,be certain
that the disc is removed from the unit before it is
moved. Once the DVD 25 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 gener-
ates,uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy
and,
if not 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
different from that to which the 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 15 of the FCC Rules and
may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION: The DVD 25 uses a laser system.To prevent direct exposure to the laser 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.
4 SAFETY INFORMATION
FEATURES & DVD COMPATIBILITY
High-Quality Video
• Advanced sophisticated 10-bit MPEG-2 video
decoding circuits.
• Test-screen signal for testing video performance and
setup.
• Progressive Scan component video outputs.
High-Quality Digital Audio
• By connecting a digital processor or receiver, you
may enjoy high-quality 5.1 digital surround sound
from DTS or Dolby Digital discs.
• With linear PCM audio at 16–24 bits and 44kHz –
96kHz (also on digital output, see table on
page 16), audio quality exceeding that of CD
becomes possible.
• Optical and coaxial digital audio outputs.
Many Convenient Features
• On-screen menu icons for disc information or player
information and access to many major functions of
this unit.
• Subtitles may be displayed in one of numerous languages.
†
• The multi-angle function allows you to choose the
viewing angle of scenes that were shot from a number of different angles (limited to DVDs recorded
with multiple camera angles).
• Multiple options for dialogue language and soundtrack selection (limited to DVDs recorded with
multiple dialogue languages or soundtracks).
• Parental lock settings to prevent play of discs unsuitable for some audiences (DVD only).
• Intuitive menu operating system.
• Separate buttons for convenient Fast Forward/Fast
Reverse Search and Track Skip.
• Zoom during Play and Pause.
• Backlit, ergonomically designed remote control.
†
The number of languages depends on the information
available on each individual DVD.
Compatible With CD as Well as DVD
• The DVD 25 will play any conventional Audio CD and
most recordable (CD-R) or erasable (CD-RW) CDs,
bearing the logos shown here,MP3 or any VCD or
DVD with the Region Code 1.
Disc Formats Supported by This Player
The unit can play discs bearing any of the following
logos:
DVD CD
3" (8cm) disc 3" (8cm) disc
5" (12cm) disc 5" (12cm) disc
CD-RW CD-R VCD
5" (12cm) disc 3" (8cm) disc 5" (12cm) disc
5" (12cm) disc 5" (12cm) disc
NOTE: Playback of CD-R or CD-RW discs created on
a computer requires proper formatting and finalization
of the disc for audio playback. Some computers
and/or software programs may not be capable of creating compatible discs.
However, it will NOT play the following:
• DVD discs with a Region Code other than 1
• DVD discs with PAL format video
• DVD-ROM data discs
• DVD-RAM discs
• CD-I discs
• CD-G discs
• SVCD discs
• Photo CD discs
NOTE: Due to differences in the formatting of certain
discs,it is possible that some discs may include
features that are not compatible with the DVD 25.
Similarly,although the DVD 25 is capable of a wide
range of features,not all discs include every capability
of the DVD system. For example, although the DVD 25
is compatible with multi-angle discs,that feature is only
possible when the disc is specially encoded for multiple-angle play.In addition, the DVD 25 is capable of
playing back both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks,
but the number and types of tracks available will vary
from disc to disc.To make certain that a specific feature or soundtrack option is available,please check the
options noted on the disc jacket.
• Playback of DTS audio discs requires connection to
a processor or receiver with a DTS decoder.
• Playback capability for CD-R and CD-RW discs may
vary due to variations in the quality of the disc and
the recorder used to create the disc.
Packing List
1 Harman Kardon DVD 25 DVD Player
1 Remote control
2 AA batteries
1 A/V cable for stereo analog audio and
composite video
1 S-Video cable
1 Owner’s manual
ReWritable
FEATURES & DVD COMPATIBILITY 5
DVD TERMINOLOGY
Since they share some of the characteristics and technology of CD players,many of the terms and operational concepts used in a DVD player are similar to
what you may be familiar with from CD players and
changers,or older video disc formats such as Laser
Disc.However,if this is your first DVD product, some
of the terms used to describe the features of a DVD
player may be unfamiliar. The following explanations
should solve some of the mysteries of DVD,and help
you to enjoy all the power and flexibility of the DVD
format and the DVD 25.
Aspect Ratio: This is a description of the width of a
video image in relation to its height.A conventional
video screen is four units wide for every three units of
height, making it almost square.Newer wide-aspectratio video displays are 16 units wide for every nine
units of height, making them more like the screen in a
movie theater. The program material on a DVD may be
recorded in either format and, in addition, you may
configure the DVD 25 to play back in either format,
depending on the features recorded on a disc.
Chapter: DVD programs are divided into chapters and
titles.Chapters are the subsections programmed into a
single title on a disc.Chapters may be compared to
the individual tracks on an audio CD.Press the Menu
Button
B
to see a listing of the chapters on a disc.
Component Video: This form of video signal
eliminates many of the artifacts of traditional composite
video signals by splitting the signal into a separate
luminance channel (the "Y" signal channel) and two
color-difference signals (the Pr and Pb signal
channels).With a component video connection, you
will see greater picture resolution and eliminate many
picture imperfections such as the moiré patterns often
seen on check-patterned cloth. However, in order to
benefit from component video you must have a video
display with Y/Pr/Pb component video inputs. Do not
connect the component video outputs of the DVD 25
to the standard composite or S-Video inputs of a TV
or recorder.
Title: For a DVD, a title is defined as an entire movie
or program.There may be as many chapters within a
title as the producers decide to include.Most discs
include only one title,but some may have more than
one,to give you a “Double Feature” presentation or to
include other special features.Press the Title Button
3
to see a listing of the titles on a disc.When a disc
has only one title,pressing the Title Button
3
may
show a list of the chapters.
Multiple Angle: DVDs have the capability to show up
to four different views of the same scene in a program.When a disc is encoded with multiple-angle
information, pressing the Angle Button
4
will
enable you to switch between these different views.
Note that, at present, few discs take advantage of this
capability and, when they do,the multiple-angle technology may only be present for short periods of time
within the disc.Producers will usually insert some sort
of icon or graphic in the picture to alert you to the
availability of multiple-angle scenes.
Reading: This is a message that you will see when
you first press the Play Button
3
G
. It refers to
the fact that the player must first examine the contents
of the disc to see whether it is a CD or DVD,and then
extract the information about the type of material on
the disc,such as languages, aspect ratios,subtitles,
number of titles and more.The slight delay while the
contents of the disc are read is normal.
Resume: The operation of the Stop Button
5
I
on the DVD 25 works differently from what you are
used to on CD players.On a traditional CD player,
when you press the Stop button, the unit
does just
that: it stops playback. On a CD player,
when you press
the Start button again, the disc starts from the beginning.With the DVD 25, however,you have two options
when playing DVD discs.Pressing the Stop Button
5
I
once will stop the playback, but it actually
puts the unit in the Resume mode.This means that
you can turn the machine off and, when you press the
Play Button
3
G
the next time,the disc will
resume or continue from the point on the disc where
the Stop Button
5
I
was pressed.This is helpful
if you are watching a movie and must interrupt your
viewing session but wish to pick up where you left off.
Pressing the Stop Button
5
I
twice will stop the
machine in a traditional manner and, when the disc is
played again, it will start from the beginning.
6 DVD TERMINOLOGY
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 7
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS
Main Power On/Off: Press this switch to apply
power to the DVD 25. Once the unit has been turned
on with this switch, it may be operated from either the
front panel or remote control. Press the switch again to
turn the unit completely off.
1
Power On/Off (Standby): Press the Button once
to turn the DVD 25 on. Press it again to put the unit in
the Standby mode.Note that in order for this switch to
operate,the Main Power Switch
must be
pressed in so that it is in the ON position.
2
Eject: Press this Button to open or close the
Disc T ray.
3
Play: Press to initiate playback or to resume
playback after the Pause Button
4
C
has been
pressed.
4
Pause: Press this Button to momentarily pause
playback.To resume playback, press the button again.
If a DVD is playing,action will freeze and a still picture
will be displayed when the button is pressed.
5
Stop: Press this button once to place the disc in
the Resume mode,which means that playback will
stop,but as long as the tray is not opened or the disc
changed, DVD playback will continue from the same
point on the disc when the Play Button
3
G
is
pressed again. Resume will also work if the unit was
turned off. To stop a disc and have play start from the
beginning,press the button twice.
6
Skip (Previous): Press this button to move backward through the music tracks on a CD disc or the
chapters on a DVD disc.
7
Skip (Next): Press to move forward through the
music tracks on a CD or the chapters on a DVD disc.
8
Dimmer: Press this button to reduce the brightness of the Information Display by 50% or to turn the
display off completely in the following order: FULL
BRIGHTNESS ➔ HALF BRIGHTNESS ➔ OFF ➔
FULL BRIGHTNESS.
9
Test: Press this button to bring a test picture to
the screen, which enables you to optimally adjust all
important parameters of color videos,such as brightness,contrast, color intensity and tint.
Main Power On/Off
1
Power On/Off (Standby)
2
Eject
3
Play
4
Pause
5
Stop
6
Skip (Previous)
7
Skip (Next)
8
Dimmer
9
Test
2
3
1
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DVD 25
8FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY
FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY
VCD PROGRESSIVE SCAN
DVD
CD 96kHz/24bit
MP3
TEST
V OFF
TITLE
REPEAT
TRACK
1 ALL
CHAPTER
PBC
RANDOM
HOUR
A-B
MIN
PROG
SEC
D
E
G
H
IJ
K
LM
B
NP
C
O
A
F
A Disc-Type Indicators
B Playback-Mode Indicators
C 96kHz/24-Bit Indicator
D Parental Lock Indicator
E Progressive Scan Indicator
F Test Indicator
G V-OFF Indicator
H Repeat Indicator
I VCD Playback Control Indicator
J Random Indicator
K A-B Repeat Indicator
L Program Indicator
M Angle Indicator
N Title Indicators
O Chapter/Track Number Indicators
P Time Indicators
A Disc-Type Indicators:The DVD,VCD, CD or
MP3 indicator will light to show the type of disc
currently being played.
B Playback-Mode Indicators: These indicators
light to show the current playback mode:
› Lights when a disc is playing in the normal mode.
H
Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search
Forward mode.The on-screen banner display indicates
the selected speed, which may be selected by pressing
the Search Forward or Reverse Buttons
HJ
.
N1
Lights when the disc is paused.
G
Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search Reverse
mode.The on-screen banner display indicates the
selected speed, which may be selected by pressing
the Search Forward or Reverse Buttons
HJ
.
C 96kHz/24-Bit Indicator: The 96kHz indicator will
light when a disc recorded with 96kHz content is
playing; the 24-Bit indicator will light when a disc
recorded with 24-bit content is playing.
D Parental Lock Indicator: This indicator lights
when the parental lock system is engaged in order to
prevent anyone from changing the rating level without
a code.
E Progressive Scan Indicator: Lights when
Progressive Scan component video output is selected
in the setup menu.
F Test Indicator:This indicator lights when the TV
test screen is activated.
G V-OFF Indicator: This indicator lights when the
unit's video output has been turned off by pressing the
Video Off Button
Q
on the remote control.
H Repeat Indicators: These indicators light when
any of the Repeat functions are in use.
I VCD Playback Control Indicator: This indicator
lights when the playback control function is turned on
with VCDs.
J Random Indicator: This indicator lights when the
unit is in the Random Play mode.
K A-B Repeat Indicator: This indicator lights when
a specific passage for repeat playback has been
selected.
L Program Indicator: This indicator lights when the
programming functions are in use.
M Angle Indicator: This indicator blinks when alter-
native viewing angles are available on the DVD currently playing.
N Title Indicators:These two positions in the dis-
play will show the current title number when a DVD
disc is playing.
O Chapter/Track Number Indicators:When a
DVD disc is playing,these two positions in the display
will show the current chapter. When a CD disc is playing they will show the current track number.
P Time Indicators: These positions in the indicator
will show the running time of a DVD in play.When a
CD is playing,these indicators will show the current
track time,time remaining in the current track or the
total remaining time on the disc.
NOTE: The indicators NOP will also display
text messages about the DVD 25’s status,including
Reading when a disc is loading,
and Disc
Error when a disc not compatible with the
DVD 25 is put into the Play position.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 9
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
0
Power On
1
Power Off
2
Subtitle
3
Title
4
Angle
5
Audio
6
Test
7
Eject
8
Setup
9
Navigation Buttons
A
Info
B
Menu
C
Pause
D
EzMenu
E
Skip (Previous)
F
Skip (Next)
G
Play
H
Search Reverse
I
Stop
J
Search Forward
K
Dimmer
L
Slow Forward
M
Zoom
N
Slow Reverse
O
Random
P
Step Forward
Q
Video Off
Step Reverse
Numeric Keys
Program
Check
Clear
Repeat
Light
A-B Repeat
2
5
9
G
H
Q
O
A
3
POWER
FF
3
6
9
ANGLE
SLOW
STEP
O
NEXT
SEARCH
PROG.
CHECK
CLEAR
REPEAT
1
TEST
SET-UP
8
MENU
B
EZMENU
F
N
P
0
7
C
E
I
K
M
AUDIO
EJECT
INFO
USE
PA
N
O
SUBTITLE
PREV
SEARCH
DIMMER
RANDOM
1
4
7
LIGHT
TITLE
ENTER
PLAY
STOP
V.OFF
ZOOM
2
5
8
A - B
0
4
6
D
J
L
10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
0
Power On: Turns on the player when it is in
Standby mode (the Harman Kardon logo appears
on-screen).
1
Power Off: Turns off the player to Standby
mode.
2
Subtitle: When a DVD is playing,press to select
a subtitle language or to turn subtitles off.
3
Title:When a disc is playing,press to jump to the
subsequent title (with the next title number) on the disc.
4
Angle: Press to access various camera angles
on a DVD (if the DVD contains multiple camera angles).
5
Audio: Press to access various audio languages
on a DVD (if the DVD contains multiple audio streams).
6
Test: Press for the on-screen test pattern which
enables you to optimally adjust brightness,contrast,
color intensity,etc.,of your display device.
7
Eject: Press to open or close the disc tray.
8
Setup: Press to access player setup menu.
9
Navigation Buttons (
M/NK/L
/Enter): Use to
select and execute items or settings.
A
Info: Press once for detailed information on the
disc playing (Video/Audio bit rate,Movie aspect ratio
and others). Press again for current player settings.
Note that the unit will not react to any transport button
as long as the info menu is displayed. Press again
to remove information from screen.
B
Menu: Displays the DVD disc menu on the
TV screen in Play mode.
C
Pause: Freezes a picture (with DVD/VCD) and
pauses the playback signal (CD) when a disc is playing.Press again for nor mal playback.
D
EzMenu: Press while a disc is playing to view
the on-screen status banner display.Use the
‹/›
Navigation Buttons9to move through the
different features in the Banner Display.When a
symbol is highlighted, press the Enter Button
9
on the remote to select it.
E
Skip (Previous): Press to go to beginning of
current track. Press again quickly to go to beginning
of previous track.
F
Skip (Next): Press to go to beginning of next
track.
G
Play: Begins to play disc (closes disc tray first, if
it is open).
H
Search (Rev): Allows you to search in reverse
through a disc while it is in Play mode.Each time you
press this button while a DVD is playing,the search
speed changes as below:
R.SEARCH 2x ➜R. SEARCH 4x ➜ R.SEARCH 8x ➜
R. SEARCH 16x ➜ R. SEARCH 2x
When a CD is playing,there are two fast-play speeds:
R. SEARCH 5x ➜ R. SEARCH 15x
I
Stop: Stops playing a disc.When a disc is playing,
if you press the Stop Button
5
I
and the Play
Button
3
G
, the disc will resume play; i.e., it will
start from the same point on the disc where the unit
was stopped. If you press the Stop Button
5
I
twice and the Play Button
3
G
, the disc will start
play from the beginning.
J
Search (Fwd): Allows you to search forward
through a disc while it is in Play mode.Each time you
press this button while a DVD is playing,the search
speed changes as below:
F. SEARCH 2x ➜ F. SEARCH 4x ➜ F. SEARCH 8x ➜
F. SEARCH 16x ➜ F. SEARCH 2x
When a CD is playing,there are two fast-play speeds:
F. SEARCH 5x ➜ F. SEARCH 15x
K
Dimmer: Press to change the brightness of the
front-panel display or to turn the display off completely
in the following order: FULL BRIGHTNESS ➜ HALF
BRIGHTNESS ➜ OFF ➜ FULL BRIGHTNESS
LN
Slow: Allows you to play movies in Slow
mode.Each time you press this button while a DVD is
playing,the slow speed will be changed as below:
F. SLOW 1/2x ➜ F. SLOW 1/4x ➜ F. SLOW 1/8x ➜
F. SLOW 1/16x ➜ F. SLOW 1/2x
R.SLOW 1/2x ➜R. SLOW 1/4x ➜ R.SLOW 1/8x ➜
R. SLOW 1/16x ➜ R. SLOW 1/2x
Slow-speed playback is not available for CDs.
M
Zoom: When a DVD or VCD is playing, press this
button to zoom the picture so that it is enlarged.There
are four steps to the zoom function, each progressively
larger. Press through each of the zoom stages to
return to a normal picture.
O
Random: Press for Random playback in random
order.
P
Step (Rev/Fwd): Freeze a picture when a
disc is playing.Also,the picture advances frame by
frame each time this button is pressed.
Q
Video Off: Press to turn off video output for
improved audio performance from CDs.Press again
to restore video output (see page 29).
Numeric Keys: Select numbers by pressing
these buttons.
Prog: When programming playlists and the unit
is in the Stop mode,press this button to view the
Program Edit display.
Check: Press during program play (in Resume
mode) to check the program status on the front-panel
display.Escape from this display by pressing the
Play Button
3
G
.
Clear: Press to remove the On-Screen Banner
Display from the screen.
Repeat: Press to go to the Repeat menu. You
can repeat a chapter, track or the entire disc.
Light: Press to illuminate the remote controller.
A-B: Press to select section A-B and to play
repeatedly.
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
VIDEO OUT/COMPONENT
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
20
Y / Y
Pb/ Cb
Pr/ Cr
120V/
60Hz
1
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Optical Digital Output
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Coaxial Digital Output
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Analog Audio Outputs
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Composite Video Output
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S-Video Output
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Component Video Outputs
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Remote Control Output
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Remote Control Input
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AC Power Cord
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Optical Digital Output: Connect this jack to the
optical digital input of an A/V receiver or surround
processor for Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM audio playback.
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Coaxial Digital Output: Connect this jack to the
coaxial digital input of an A/V receiver or surround
processor for Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM audio
playback.
NOTE: The coaxial digital output should only be connected to a digital input. Even though it is the same
RCA-type connector as standard analog audio connections,DO NOT connect it to a conventional analog
input jack.
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Analog Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to
an audio input on an A/V receiver or surround processor for analog audio playback.
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Composite Video Output: Connect this jack to
the video input on a television or video projector, or to
a video input on an A/V receiver or processor if you
are using that type of device for video input switching.
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S-Video Output: Connect this jack to the S-Video
input on a television or video projector, or to an SVideo input on an A/V receiver or processor if you are
using that type of device for S-Video input switching.
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Component Video Outputs: These outputs carry
the component video signals for connection to display
monitors with component video inputs.For standard
analog TVs or projectors with inputs marked Y/Pr/Pb
or Y/Cr/Cb, connect these outputs to the corresponding inputs.If you have a high-definition television
or projector that is compatible with high-scan-rate
progressive video,connect these jacks to the HD
component inputs.If you are using a progressive scan
display device,PROGRESSIVE must be selected in
the Video menu in order to take advantage of the
progressive scan circuitry.See “Scan Type” section on
page 17 for more information on progressive scan video.
IMPORTANT: These jacks should NOT be connected
to standard composite video inputs.
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Remote Control Output: Connect this jack to
the infrared (IR) input jack of another compatible
Harman Kardon remote controlled product to have
the built-in Remote Sensor on the DVD 25 provide
IR signals to other compatible products.
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Remote Control Input: Connect the output of a
remote infrared sensor, or the remote control output of
another compatible Harman Kardon product, to this
jack.This will enable the remote control to operate
even when the front-panel Remote Sensor on the
DVD 25 is blocked.This jack may also be used with
compatible IR remote control-based automation systems.
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AC Power Cord: Connect this plug to an AC outlet. If the outlet is controlled by a switch, make certain
that it is in the ON position.
NOTE: You’ll find more details about all audio/video
connections under Setup and Connections on the
following pages.
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 11
12 SETUP AND CONNECTIONS
SETUP AND CONNECTIONS
• Ensure that the power switch of this unit (and of
other equipment to be connected) is set to “Off”
before commencing connection.
• Do not block the ventilation holes of any of the
equipment and arrange them so that air can
circulate freely.
• Read through the instructions before connecting
other equipment.
• Ensure that you obser ve the color-coding when connecting audio and video cables.
NOTES:
• The video output (yellow) combines the complete
video signal (composite) and sends it to the TV
(or to the A/V receiver) by one cable only.Use the
video output when your TV set is equipped with
a video input jack only.
• The S (separate) video output connector separates
the color (C) and luminance (Y) signals before transmitting them to the TV set in order to achieve a
sharper picture.Use the S-Video cable when connecting the player to a TV equipped with an S-Video
input for improved picture clarity.Never connect
both outputs,video and S-Video, to your TV or A/V
receiver;use only one of them.
• When the audio signal is to be fed to an analog
receiver rather than to the TV, connect the audio out
jacks to any normal audio input on your amplifier/
decoder/receiver. The DVD 25 will “downmix”
Dolby Digital recordings to Pro Logic
®
*, available on
these connectors; all analog surround or stereo
signals will be fed to them directly.You can also
select the audio and video signals of all your video
devices with your A/V receiver/amplifier. For more
information see the “NOTE”on next page.
Connecting to a TV and Analog Receiver
VIDEO OUT/COMPONENT
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
20
Y / Y
Pb/ Cb
Pr/ Cr
120V/60Hz
1
TV
To power outlet
(AC 120V/60Hz)
To S-Video input connector
To analog audio input connectors (red/white) on the
TV or analog receiver
To video input
connector (yellow)
DVD 25
NOTE: While we suggest the use of S-Video
for higher quality pictures,you may also use
the standard composite video connection if
your TV does not have an S-Video input.Only
one video connection is needed, not both.
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