Harman Kardon DVD-28-230, DVD-26-230 Service Manual

Name: Harman Kardon DVD-28-230
Brand: Harman Kardon
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harman/kardon Service Manual

DVD 26/230 DVD 28/230

DVD players (technically identical to DVD 29 and DVD 37)

ESD PRECAUTIONS 2 SERVICING PRECAUTIONS 3 OWNER’S MANUAL OM TABLE OF CONTEN REMOTE C FEATURES FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 12 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY 13 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 14 SETUP A TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 18

ONTRO

D CONNECTIONS

FRONT PAGE 5

L FUNCTI

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Released EU2010 Harman Consumer Group, Inc. Rev 0, 09/2010 8500 Balboa Boulevard. Northridge, California 91329

CONTENTS

BASIC SPECIFICATIONS 19 PACKAGE LIST AND PARTS 24 DISASSEMBLY EXPLODED VIEW 26 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST 27 SEMICONDUCTOR PINOUTS 46 PCB DRAWINGS BLOCK DIAGRAM WIRING SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 73-76

DIAGRAM

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ESD PRECAUTIONS

Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD)

Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity . Such components commonly are called Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD). Examples of typical ESD devices are integrated cir cuits and some field-effect transistors and semiconductor chip components. The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by static electricity .

1. Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any electrostatic charge on your body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging wrist strap device, which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test.

2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ESD devices, place the assembly on a conductive sur face such as aluminum foil, to prevent electrostatic charge buildup or exposure of the assembly .

3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ESD devices.

4. Use only an anti-static solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classified as "anti-static" can generate electrical charges sufficient to damage ESD devices.

5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical charges suf ficient to damage ESD devices.

6. Do not remove a replacement ESD device from its protective package until immediately before you are ready to install it. (Most replacement ESD devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or comparable conductive materials).

7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ESD device, touch the protective material to the chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will by installed.

CAUTION : BE SURE NO POWER IS APPLIED TO THE CHASSIS OR CIRCUIT, AND OBSERVE ALL

OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

8. Minimize bodily motions when handing unpackaged replacement ESD devices. (Otherwise harmless motion such as the brushing together of your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can gen erate static electricity sufficient to damage an ESD device).

SERVICING PRECAUTIONS

NOTES REGARDING HANDLING OF THE PICK-UP

1. Notes for transport and storage

1) The pick-up should always be left in its conductive bag until immediately prior to use.

2) The pick-up should never be subjected to external pressure or impact.

2. Repair notes

1) The pick-up incorporates a strong magnet, and so should never be brought close to magnetic materials.

2) The pick-up should always be handled correctly and carefully , taking care to avoid external pressure and impact. If it is subjected to strong pressure or impact, the result may be an operational malfunction and/or damage to the printed-circuit board.

3) Each and every pick-up is already individually adjusted to a high degree of precision, and for that reason the adjustment point and installation screws should absolutely never be touched.

4) Laser beams may damage the eyes! Absolutely never permit laser beams to enter the eyes! Also NEVER switch ON the power to the laser output part (lens, etc.) of the pick-up if it is damaged.

5) Cleaning the lens surface If there is dust on the lens surface, the dust should be cleaned away by using an air bush (such as used for camera lens). The lens is held by a delicate spring. When cleaning the lens surface, therefore, a cot ton swab should be used, taking care not to distort this.

6) Never attempt to disassemble the pick-up. Spring by excess pressure. If the lens is extremely dirty , apply isopropyl alcohol to the cotton swab. (Do not use any other liquid cleaners, because they will damage the lens.) Take care not to use too much of this alcohol on the swab, and do not allow the alcohol to get inside the pick-up.

Storage in conductive bag

NEVER look directly at the laser beam, and don’t let contact fingers or other exposed skin.

Magnet

How to hold the pick-up

Conductive Sheet

Cotton swab

Pressure

Drop impact

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NOTES REGARDING COMPACT DISC PLAYER REPAIRS

1. Preparations

1) Compact disc players incorporate a great many ICs as well as the pick-up (laser diode). These components are sensitive to, and easily af fected by, static electricity. If such static electricity is high voltage, components can be damaged, and for that reason components should be handled with care.

2) The pick-up is composed of many optical components and other high-precision components. Care must be taken, therefore, to avoid repair or storage where the temperature of humidity is high, where strong

magnetism is present, or where there is excessive dust.

2. Notes for repair

1) Before replacing a component part, first disconnect the power supply lead wire from the unit

2) All equipment, measuring instruments and tools must be grounded.

3) The workbench should be covered with a conductive sheet and grounded. When removing the laser pick-up from its conductive bag, do not place the pick-up on the bag. (This is because there is the possibility of damage by static electricity .)

4) To prevent AC leakage, the metal part of the soldering iron should be grounded.

5) Workers should be grounded by an armband (1M Ω)

6) Care should be taken not to permit the laser pick-up to come in contact with clothing, in order to prevent static electricity changes in the clothing to escape from the armband.

7) The laser beam from the pick-up should NEVER be directly facing the eyes or bare skin.

Resistor (1 Mohm)

Conductive Sheet

Resistor (1 Mohm)

Armband

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AVR/DVD System

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This owner's manual covers any combination of AVR 139, AVR 141, DVD 26 and DVD 28.

AVR Audio/Video Receiver DVD Digital Versatile Disc Player

OWNER’S MANUAL

ENGLISH

Table of Contents

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3 Safety Information 3 Unpacking 4 Remote Control Functions AVR 8 Front Panel Controls 10 Rear Panel Connections 12 Installation and Connections 12 Audio Equipment Connections 12 Video Equipment Connections 13 HDMI Connections 14 System Configuration 14 First Turn On 14 Settings to be Made With Each Input Used 14 Input Setup 14 Speaker Setup 15 Surround Setup 15 Configuring the Surround Off

(Stereo) Modes

15 Stereo-Direct (Bypass) Mode 16 Stereo Digital Mode 16 Delay Settings 16 Night Mode Settings 16 Output Level Adjustment 18 Operation 18 Basic Operation 18 Source Selection 18 Controls and Use of Headphones 18 Surround Mode Selection 19 Digital Audio Playback 20 Selecting a Digital Source 20 Digital Status 20 Surround Mode Types 21 Night Mode 21 Tape Recording 21 Output Level Trim Adjustment 21 6-Channel Direct Input 21 Display Brightness 22 Memory Backup 22 Tuner Operation 22 RDS Operation 24 Troubleshooting Guide 24 Processor Reset 25 Technical Specifications AVR

DVD 26 Terminology 27 Features, Packing List 28 Front Panel Controls 29 Front Panel Information Display 30 Rear Panel Connections 31 Setup and Connections 31 Connecting to a TV Only 32 to a Dolby Digital/DTS Amplifier/Receiver 33 Digital Audio Connections 34 Playback Basics 34 Basic Play 34 Playback Features 35 About DivX Movie Files 36 System Set-up

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We, Harman Consumer Group International

2, route de Tours F-72500 Château-du-Loir France

declare in own responsibility, that the product described in this owners manual is in compliance with technical standards:

EN55013(2001) & + A2(2006) EN55020(2002) & + A2(2005) EN60065:2002 EN61000-3-2(2000)+A2(2005) EN61000-3-3 (1995)+A1(2001)+A2(2005) EN61000-4-2(1995) & + A1(1998) & + A2(2001) EN61000-4-3(2002) & + A1(2002) EN61000-4-4(2004)

Jurjen Amsterdam Harman Consumer Group Inc. 03/09

36 System Defaults 36 Set Up Menu 36 System Settings 37 Audio Settings 38 Audio Adjustments Submenu 39 Video Settings 40 Test Screen 40 Test Screen 40 TV Picture Adjustment 41 Player Menu 41 Using the Player Information Menu 41 Using the On-Screen Status Display 42 CD Playback 44 MP3, Windows Media and JPEG Playback 46 Troubleshooting Guide 47 Technical Specifications DVD

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 rear-panel connection jack

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– (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel information display

– (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control

– (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection

– (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote.

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Remote Control Functions for Receiver and DVD Player System

Power On Button

Not active

IR Transmitter Window

Power Off Button

Mute

Input Selectors

6-Channel Direct Input

Volume Up/Down

HD Mode Selector

Speaker Select/Setup

OK Button

Delay/Status Button

Memory/Angle Button

Clear Button

Preset Up/Down

RDS Select/Info Button

Playlist

A-B

DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector

Stereo Mode Selector

Logic 7 Selector

Dim Button

Transport Buttons

Skip Up/Down Buttons (DWN)/(UP)

Night Mode

DTS Digital Mode Selector

Dolby Mode Selector

Repeat

Random

Tone Mode/Progressive Scan/Interlaced

Button

Tuning Up/Down

Direct Button

Tuner Mode/Zoom

Numeric Keys

Digital Select/Audio Mode

Navigation Buttons

Channel Select /Disc Menu Button

V.OFF/Test Button

Surround Mode Selector/Program Down/

Subtitle Button

Sleep/Program Up/Audio Select Button

Title

AM/FM Tuner Select

AVR Selector

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Remote Control Functions, common for AVR and DVD

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The combined AVR and DVD remote has some buttons that perform different functions. If you press the AVR Button of functions is active, identical to the functions for buttons CD, Tape, Video 1/2/3. If you press the DVD/ HDMI1 Button their function as indicated above the button itself, and explained below. Refer to the function table for an overview of functions in both modes. NOTE that pressing the HDMI1 and DVD Buttons 5 activate the alternative commands as seen in the Function List on page 7.

Power On Button: Press this button to turn on the power to the AVR or the DVD selected by pressing either the AVR or the DVD/HDMI1 Button

This indicator is not active.

IR Transmitter Window: Point this window towards the AVR when pressing buttons on the remote to make certain that infrared commands are properly received.

Power Off Button: Press this button to place the AVR or a selected device unit in the Standby mode. If held for more than 3 seconds, both the AVR and the DVD switch to Standby.

Mute: Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR or TV set being controlled, depending on which device has been selected.

Input Selectors: Pressing one of these buttons will perform three actions at the same time. First, if the AVR is not turned on, this will power up the unit. Next, it will select the source shown on the button as the input to the AVR. Finally, the DVD/HDMI1 Button will switch the double-function remote buttons to their DVD functions. After pressing the DVD/HDMI1 Button, you must press the AVR Selector button

again to operate all the AVR’s functions with the remote. Note that pressing the DVD Button switches on BOTH the AVR and the DVD, whereas pressing the AVR Button just switches on the AVR.

6-Channel Direct Input: Press this button to select the component connected to the 6-Channel Direct Input wish to use the Six Channel Direct Input in conjunction with a video source, you must first select the video source by pressing one of the Input Selectors Then press this button to choose the 6-Channel Direct Input

Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to raise or lower the system volume.

, some of the buttons change

as the audio. Note that when you

as the audio source.

, one set

HD Mode Selector (DVD): When the DVD

player is connected to a video display using the HDMI

Output indicating the highest video resolution it is capable of handling, and the DVD automatically sets the video output to match it. Pressing this button allows you to manually change the output resolution, with your selection indicated by the Video Output Indicators

The DVD will not allow you to select a resolution beyond the capabilities of your display, and if you try to do so, an on-screen error message will appear to alert you to the selection of an incompatible video format. Changes made with this button remain active until the DVD or the display is turned off. When either is turned off, and then on again, the DVD will revert to the default setting transmitted by the display.

to begin the process of configuring the AVR’s Bass Management System for use with the type of speakers used in your system. Once the button has been pressed, use the channel you wish to set up. Press the OK button and then select the speaker type (see page 14 for more information.)

For DVD: Press this button to use the DVD’s on-screen menu system to adjust the player’s configuration settings. Note that the Info Button pressed to access the DVD’s Information menu to obtain detailed disc information, and to configure the playback mode of the disc.

into the AVR’s memory. It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time, speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment.

begin the process for setting the delay times used by the AVR when processing surround sound. After pressing this button, the delay times are entered by pressing the OK button buttons button again to complete the process. (See page 16 for more information.)

For DVD: Press while a disc is playing to view banner display. Use the ARROW buttons to move through the different features in the Banner Display. When

a symbol is highlighted, press OK on the remote to select it.

, the display sends information to the DVD

Speaker Select/Setup: Press this button

buttons Z to select the

OK Button: This button is used to enter settings

Delay/Status Button: Press this button to

and then using the

to change the setting. Press the Set

must be

Memory/Angle Button: Press this button to enter a radio station into the AVR’s preset memory. Two underline indicators will flash at the right side of the Main Information Display have five seconds to enter a preset memory location using the Numeric Keys information.)

For DVD: Press to access various camera angles on a DVD (If the DVD contains multiple camera angles) or to rotate JPEG images.

Clear Button: Press this button to clear incorrect entries when using the remote to directly enter a radio station’s frequency.

Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, press these buttons to scroll through the stations programmed into the AVR’s memory. When CD or DVD is selected using the Input Selector button these buttons may function as Slow Fwd/Rev (DVD) or ”+10” (CD).

RDS Select/Info (DVD) Button: Press this button to display the various messages that are part of the RDS data system of the AVR’s tuner. (See page 22 for more information on RDS).

For DVD: Press for detailed informations on the disc playing (Video/Audio Bit rate, Movie aspect ratio and others), and for current player settings made. Note that the unit doesn’t react on any transport button as long as the info menu is displayed. Press again to remove information from screen.

Playlist (DVD): Press this button to change the playback order of the disc.

A-B (DVD): Press to select section A-B and to play repeatedly.

DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector: Pressing this selector button cycles the AVR through the various DTS Neo:6 modes, which extract a five-channel surround field from two-channel program material (from PCM source or analog input signal). The first press selects the last DTS Neo:6 surround mode that was in use, and each subsequent press selects the next mode in the following order:

. (See page 22 for more

, you then

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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Remote Control Functions, common for AVR and DVD

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Stereo Mode Selector: Press this button to select a stereo playback mode. When the button is pressed so that the Main Information Display

DSp SURR OFF

appears in

, the AVR will operate in a bypass mode with true fully analog, two-channel left/right stereo mode with no surround processing or bass management as opposed to other modes where digital processing is used. When the button is pressed so that in the Main Information Display

SURROUND OFF

, you may

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enjoy a two-channel presentation of the sound along with the benefits of bass management. When the button is pressed so that

5 CH STEREO

appears, the stereo signal is routed to all five speakers, if installed.(See page 15 for more information on stereo playback modes).

Logic 7 Selector: Press this button to select one of the available Logic 7 surround modes. (See page 19 for the available Logic 7 options).

Dim Button: Press this button to activate the Dimmer function, which reduces the brightness of the front panel display, or turn it off entirely. The first press of the button shows the default state, which is full brightness by indicating Main Information Display

VFD FUll

. Press the button

in the

again within five seconds to reduce the brightness by 50%, as indicated by

VFD HalF

. Press the button again within five seconds and the main display will go completely dark. Note that this setting is temporary; the display will always return to full brightness when the AVR is turned on. In addition,both the Power Indicator

and the blue accent lighting inside the volume control will always remain at full brightness regardless of the setting. This is to remind you that the AVR is still turned on.

Transport Buttons: These buttons operate the

DVD player.

Skip Up/Down Buttons (DVD):

(DWN): Press to go to beginning of current track. Press again quickly to go to beginning of previous track. After pressing the PAUSE button, each press of this button will move the image in reverse frame by frame.

(UP): Press to go to beginning of next track. After pressing the PAUSE

button, each press of this button

will move the image forwards frame by frame.

Night Mode: Press this button to activate the Night mode. This mode is available only with Dolby Digital encoded digital sources, and it preserves dialog (center channel) intelligibilty at low volume levels (See page 16 for more information).

DTS Digital Mode Selector: When a DTS source is in use the AVR will select the appropriate mode automatically and no other mode will be available. Pressing this button will display the mode currently selected by the AVR´s decoder, depending on the surround material played and the speaker setting.

Dolby Mode Selector: This button is used to select one of the available Dolby Surround processing modes. Each press of this button will select one of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes, Dolby 3 Stereo or Dolby Digital. Note that the Dolby Digital mode is only available with a digital input selected and the other modes only as long as a Dolby Digital source is not playing.

Repeat (DVD): Each press of this button changes the playback mode to repeat a chapter or track or the entire disc. A repeat icon will appear in the upper right corner of the screen indicating the current repeat mode. If the Player Information Screen is active, the changes will be displayed on screen.

Random (DVD): Press for RANDOM playback in random order.

Tone Mode/Progressive Scan/Interlaced Button: Pressing this button enables or disables the

Bass and Treble tone controls. When the button is pressed so that the words Main Information Display

TONE IN

the Bass and Treble controls will affect the output signals. When the button is pressed so that the words

TONE OUT

Display

appear in the Main Information

, the output signal will be “flat,” without

any bass or treble alteration.

For DVD: 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). The new setting will become effective after quitting the Setup menu.

Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, these buttons will tune up or down through the selected frequency band. If the Tuner Mode

has been pressed or the Band button 8 on the front panel was held pressed so that in the Main Information Display either of the buttons will cause the tuner to seek the next station with acceptable signal strength for quality reception. When the Information Display

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appears in the Main

, pressing these buttons will tune stations in single-step increments. (See page 22 for more information).

Direct Button: Press this button when the tuner is in use to start the sequence for direct entry of a station’s frequency. After pressing the button simply press the proper Numeric Keys a station (See page 22 for more information on the tuner).

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, pressing

to select

Tuner Mode/Zoom: Press this button when the tuner is in use to select between automatic tuning and manual tuning. When the button is pressed so

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Display

appears in the Main Information

, pressing the Tuning buttons

will move the frequency up or down in single-step increments. When the FM band is in use and appears in the Main Information Display

aUTO

, pressing this button will change to monaural reception making even week stations audible. (See page 22 for more information.)

When a DVD or VCD is playing, press this button to zoom the picture so that it is enlarged. There are 4 steps to the zoom function, each progressively larger. Press through each of the zoom stages to return to a normal picture.

Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a ten- button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions. For DVD play you may enter track numbers directly, followed by OK to go to the track.

Digital Select/Audio Mode: Press this button to assign one of the digital inputs

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source. (See page 12 for more information on using digital inputs.) Audio Mode: When operating the DVD, press this button to switch between Audio Modes.

Navigation Buttons: These are multi-purpose buttons. They will be used most frequently to select a surround mode. These buttons are also used to increase or decrease output levels when configuring the unit, to select speaker configuration or to select the digital inputs.

Channel Select /Disc Menu Button: This button is used to start the process of setting the AVR’s output levels with an external source. Once this button is pressed, use the

buttons Z to select the

channel being adjusted, then press the OK button

, followed by the KL buttons again, to change the level setting. (See page 21 for more information.)

DVD Disc Menu: Displays the actual DVD Disc Menu on the TV screen in play mode. When playing discs with JPEG images, pressing this button will access the thumbnails.

V.OFF/Test Button: Press to turn off video output for improved performance from audio-only discs. Press again to restore video output.

Tone: Press this button to begin the sequence used to calibrate the AVR’s output levels. (See page 16 for more information on calibrating the AVR).

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Remote Control Functions, common for AVR and DVD

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Surround Mode Selector/Program Down/

Subtitle Button: Press this button to begin the

process of changing the surround mode. After the button has been pressed, use the

buttons Z to select the desired surround mode. (See page 18 for more information).

When a DVD is playing, press to select a subtitle language or to turn subtitles off.

Note: Due to the variations in how DVD discs are authored, the subtitle languages selected with the Subtitle Button may not accurately reflect the actual languages available on the disc. It is recommended that subtitles be selected using the disc’s menu.

Sleep/Program Up>/Audio Select Button: Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode. After the time shown in the display, the AVR will automatically go into the Standby mode. Each press of the button changes the time until turn-off in the following order:

Hold the button pressed for two seconds to turn off the Sleep mode setting.

Note that this button is also used to change channels on your TV, VCR and SAT receiver when selected.

DVD: Press to access various audio languages on a DVD (If the DVD contains multiple audio streams).

Title: When a disc is playing, press to make the player go back to the first section of the disc. If you are playing a DVD-Audio disc that contains other formats the DVD is capable of playing, such as linear PCM or Dolby Digital 5.1, pressing this button may enable you to switch playback from one audio format to another.

AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to select the AVR’s tuner as the listening choice. Pressing this button when the tuner is in use will select between the AM and FM bands.

AVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch the remote so that it will operate the AVR’s functions. If the AVR is in the Standby mode, it will also turn the AVR on.

Function List

Button Name Power ON Power OFF Power Off (press and release) Power Off (press and release)

Mute Mute Mute(AVR) AVR DVD DVD DVD(AVR) VID1 VID 1 VID 1(AVR) HDMI1 HDMI 1 HDMI 1(AVR) AM/FM CD CD CD(AVR) VID2 VID 2 VID 2(AVR) HDMI2 HDMI 2 HDMI 2(AVR) AUX AU X AUX(AVR) TAPE TAPE TAPE(AVR) VID3 VID 3 VID 3(AVR) HDMI3 HDMI 3 HDMI 3(AVR) SLEEP / AUDIO TITLE Title 6CH 6CH 6CH(AVR) VOL Up Vol Up Vol Up(AVR) SURR. / SUBT. TEST / V.OFF Test Tone Video Off HD-M HD Mode VOL Down Vol Down Vol Down(AVR) CH. / DISC MENU SPKR / SETUP Level+/Up Level+/Up Up

M Left Left

Left OK SET Enter

N Right Right

Right Level-/Down DIGITAL / AUDIO MODE DELAY / STATUS Delay 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 TUN-M / ZOOM Tuner Mode Zoom 9 9 9 0 0 0 MEM / ANGLE Memory Angle TUNING Up Tuning Up DIRECT Direct Tuning CLEAR Clear Clear PRESET Up Preset Up TUNING Down Tuning Down TONE / P/I Tone Mode P/I RDS / INFO PRESET Down Preset Down RANDOM Random Play REPEAT Repeat Play A-B PLAYLIST Playlist DOLBY SUR DTS SUR DTS Surround DTS Surround(AVR) DTS NEO:6 DTS NEO:6 DTS NEO:6(AVR) NIGHT Night Mode Night(AVR) LOGIC 7 STEREO Stereo Stereo(AVR) SKIP DOWN Skip Down(DVD) Skip Down SKIP UP Skip Up(DVD) Skip Up DIM Dimmer Dimmer

G) Rew(DVD) Rew

Rew(

B) Play(DVD) Play

Play(

H) FF(DVD) FF

FF( Open/Close Open/Close(DVD) Open/Close Stop Stop(DVD) Stop Pause Pause(DVD) Pause

HK AVR Remote Command AVR/TAPE/CD/AUX/VID1/VID2/VID3/HDMI2/HDMI3

Power On Power On

Power Off (press and hold) Power Off (press and hold)

AVR Power On AVR(AVR)

AM/FM AM/FM(AVR)

Sleep Audio

Surround Mode Subtitle

Channel Select Disc Menu Speaker Select Setup

Level-/Down Down Digital Select Audio Mode

RDS Info

Dolby Surround Dolby Surround(AVR)

Logic7 Logic7(AVR)

HK DVD Remote Command DVD/HDMI1

Status

Slow Up

Slow Down

A-B Repeat Play

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High quality video

High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) for a • single wire, digital connection to your HD-Ready screen.

Advanced sophisticated 10-bit MPEG-2 video

• decoding circuits.

Direct RGB output via SCART (selectable) for • optimum video performance. SCART connector also configurable for Composite Video output.

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Test screen videos available for testing video performance and setup.

Pure PAL with NTSC disc due to true NTSC/PAL • conversion.

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Dual-layer compatibility for extended play DVD.

Progressive Scan component video ouputs (NTSC • and PAL)

Playback of JPEG image files •

High quality digital audio

Built-in DVD-Audio decoder for improved musical • realism.

By connecting a DTS (Digital Theater Systems) or a • Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy high quality

5.1 digital surround sound from DTS or Dolby Digital discs.

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With linear PCM audio at 16-24 bits and

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44-96 kHz (also on digital output, see table page

33), audio quality exceeding that of CD becomes possible.

Optical and coaxial digital audio output. •

Many convenient features

On-Screen Menu lcons for disc information or • player information and access to many major functions of this unit.

Subtitles may be displayed in one of numerous • languages*.

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The multi-angle function allows you to choose the viewing angle of scenes which were shot from a number of different angles (Limited to DVD’s recorded with multiple camera angles.)

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Multiple options for dialog language and soundtrack selection (limited to DVD’s recorded with multiple dialog languages or soundtracks).

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Intuitive menu operating system.

•

4 step Zoom during play and pause.

Backlit, ergonomically designed remote control. •

Future software upgrades accessible via Internet. • (See information below.)

* The number of languages recorded depends on the software.

Compatible with CD as well as DVD

The DVD will play any conventional Audio CD or • recordable (CD-R) or erasable CD (CD-RW), MP3, WMA (v8) or any DivX or VCD or DVD/Video with the region code 0 or 2.

Disc formats supported by this player

The unit can play the following disc formats (8 cm and 12 cm size):

DVD-AUDIO • DVD

• DVD-R

• DVD-RW

• DVD+R

• DVD+RW

• CD

• CD-R

• CD-RW

• VCD

• WMA (v8)

•

NOTE: Due to differences in the format of certain discs, it is possible that some discs may include a mix of features that are not compatible with the DVD. Similarly, although the DVD is capable of a wide range of features, not all discs include every capability of the DVD system. For example, although the DVD is compatible with multi-angle discs, that feature is only possible when the disc is specially encoded for multi pleangle play. In addition, the DVD 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.

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Playback capability for CD-R, CD-RW, WMA, JPEG, MP3, DivX, VCD/SVCD, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs may vary due to variations in the quality of the disc and the recorder used to create the disc.

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The DVD is compatible with most discs recorded with files encoded using MP3 or Windows Media 9, as well as JPEG still images. However, note that variations in the encoder or codec used and the bit rate of the encoding may affect the DVD’s ability to play back a specific disc. 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. WMA files should be encoded at bit rates between 64kbps and 320kbps. Although the DVD is capable of playing some WMA 9 files, not all features of version 9 are supported. JPEG files should contain no more than 5 megapixels, and the file size should be no larger than 5Mb.

The DVD will NOT play the following:

DVD discs with a Region Code other than 2 •

DVD-ROM data discs •

DVD-RAM discs

•

CD-I discs

•

CD-G discs

•

SVCD discs •

Kodak Photo CD™ discs (Kodak Picture CD discs,

• available to consumers, may be viewed using the DVD).

Discs intended for use in video game consoles

•

Discs recorded in the “VR” mode or at any speed

• other than “SP”

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

Upgradeability via Internet

The ”firmware” controlling the functionality of the Harman Kardon DVD is fully upgradeable. In the event of future improvements to its operations and features, it will be possible to download firmware upgrades from www.harmankardon.com/International

All you have to do is create a CD-R with the data and insert it in the DVD for an automatic upgrade.

Packing List

1 Harman Kardon DVD Player

1 A/V cable for stereo analog audio and

composite video

1 HDMI cable

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 2, or for discs that do not contain Region Code infor mation. If there is any other Region Code on a disc, that disc will not play on the DVD.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

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FEATURES

1 3 4 5 6 7 8

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Front Panel Controls

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Main Information Display

Power On/Off (Standby)

Open/Close

3 4 5

Play

Pause

Stop

Skip/Search (Previous)

Skip/Search (Next)

Dimmer

Main Information Display: This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the DVD player.

Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button once to turn the DVD player on, press it again to put the unit in the Standby mode.

Open/Close: Press this button to open or close the Disc Tray.

Play: Press to initiate playback or to resume playback after Pause has been pressed.

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.

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 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.

Skip/Search (Previous): Press this button to move backward through the music tracks on a CD disc or the chapters on a DVD disc. Keep the button pressed to search backwards at one of the available speeds.

Skip/Search (Next): Press to move forward through the music tracks on a CD or the chapters on a DVD disc. Keep the button pressed to search forwards at one of the available speeds.

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.

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Front Panel Information Display

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Disc Type Indicators

Playback-Mode Indicators

Audio Bitstream Indicators

Chapter/Track Number Indicators

Time Indicators

Title Indicators

V-OFF Indicator

Repeat Indicators

VCD Playback Control Indicator

Random Indicator

A-B Repeat Indicator

Program Indicator

Angle Indicator

Parental Lock Indicator

Video Output Indicators

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Disc Type Indicators: The CD, DVD, DVD-Audio, VCD, MP3, WMA or JPEG indicator will illuminate to show the type of disc currently being played.

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

Lights when a disc is playing in the normal mode

Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search Forward mode. The on-screen banner display indicates the selected speed (x2, x4, x8, x20, x100).

Lights when the disc is paused.

Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search Reverse mode. The on-screen banner display indicates the selected speed (x2, x4, x8, x20, x100).

Audio Bitstream Indicators: When a Dolby® Digital, DTS® or linear PCM digital audio signal is present on the disc, one of these indicators will light. DVD-Audio, MP3 and WMA bitstreams will be indicated by the Disc Type Indicator

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.

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

DEF

will also display

text messages about the DVD’s status, including

lOaDING pOWER OFF DISC ERROR

when a disc is loading,

when the unit is turned off, and

when a disc not compatible with the

DVD is put into the play position.

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

V-OFF Indicator: This indicator lights when the unit's video output has been turned off by pressing the V-OFF button on the remote control.

Repeat Indicators: These indicators light when any of the Repeat functions are in use.

VCD Playback Control Indicator: This indicator lights when the playback control function is turned on with VCDs.

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

A-B Repeat Indicator: This indicator lights when a specific passage for repeat playback has been selected.

Program Indicator: This indicator lights when the programming functions are in use.

Angle Indicator: This indicator blinks when alternative viewing angles are available on the DVD currently playing.

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.

Video Output Indicators: When the DVD is connected to a video display using the HDMI

Output

, the display sends information to the DVD indicating the highest video resolution it is capable of handling, and the DVD automatically sets the video output to match it. That resolution is displayed here. You may use the HD Mode Selector W to manually select a lower video output resolution.

FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

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Rear Panel Connections

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Optical Digital Output

Coaxial Digital Output

AC Power Cord

Composite Video Output

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.

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.

Connect either the Optical Digital Audio Output

or the Coaxial Digital Audio Output 1 to a corresponding digital audio input on your receiver or processor, but not both.

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.

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.

S-Video Output: Connect this jack to the S-Video input on a television or video projector, or to an S-Video input on an A/V receiver or processor if you are using that type of device for S-Video input switching. Please note that the AVR Receiver in your system does not accept S-Video signals. Use composite or component connection instead.

Component Video Outputs: These outputs carry the component video signals for connection to display monitors with component video inputs. For standard analog TV's 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. Note that if you are using a progressive scan display device, then ”Progressive” must be selected in the Video Set-up Menu in order

S-Video Output

Component Video Outputs

Scart TV Output

Remote Control Output

to take advantage of the progressive scan circuitry. See page 39 for more information on progressive scan video.

IMPORTANT

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.

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 provide IR signals to other compatible products.

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 is blocked. This jack may also be used with compatible IR remote control-based automation systems.

Analog Audio Output: Connect these jacks to an audio input on an A/V receiver or surround processor for analog audio playback.

HDMI Output: If you have an HDMI-compatible receiver or video display device, connect this output to an HDMI input on the receiver or video display for the highest-quality uncompressed digital audio and video available. Even if your receiver is not capable of processing audio in the HDMI format, you may still experience the superb reproduction of HDMI video.

The AVR Receiver in your system can switch between three HDMI inputs and send the video signal to your screen from its HDMI Output. No audio processing takes place in the Receiver via HDMI, so no sound will be heard if only HDMI is connected. The Audio information is best transmitted from the DVD Player's Coaxial Digital Output to the AVR Receiver's Coaxial Digital Input. Alternatively, you may use the Optical Digital Connection, or the Analog Audio connections.

: These jacks should NOT be connected to

Remote Control Input

Analog Audio Output

HDMI Output

6-Channel Audio Outputs

If your video display has a DVI input, you may use an optional HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter for the connection to the display. In all cases, the video display must be HDCP-compliant in order to use the HDMI output. For best results, we do not recommend HDMI connections in excess of ten feet.

The following audio formats may be output via the HDMI connection:

Audio CD – 2-Channel PCM or 5.1-channel DTS DVD-Audio – 2-Channel PCM DVD-Video – Up to 5.1-channel Dolby Digital or DTS

Note: To hear the high-resolution surround sound recorded on DVD-Audio discs, you need to connect the 6-Channel Audio Outputs input jacks on your receiver or processor. These formats are not output digitally.

6-Channel Audio Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching 6-channel analog audio inputs on your receiver or surround sound processor. This connection is required to listen to the multichannel tracks on DVD-Audio discs. If the disc also contains a linear PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS track, you may listen to it using the HDMI A, Optical 0 or Coaxial Digital Audio Output Audio Outputs

: You’ll find more details about all Audio/Video

Note

connections under Setup and Connections on the following pages.

to the corresponding

or the Analog

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Setup and Connections

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Before connecting your DVD, please:

Ensure that the power switch of this unit and other ■ equipment to be connected is set to off before commencing connection.

Do not block ventilation holes of any of the

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equipment and arrange them so that air can circulate freely.

Read through the instructions before connecting

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other equipment.

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Ensure that you observe the color coding when connecting audio and video cables.

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For the best quality, we recommend using the HDMI output. With a single cable connection between components, HDMI is able to deliver uncompressed high-definition digital video and digital audio programming. Please note that the AVR Receiver in this system does not process Audio through HDMI. Therefore, separate Audio connections must be established between DVD and AVR.

Note: If your video display has a DVI input, you may use an optional HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter for the connection to the display. In all cases, the video display must be HDCP-compliant in order to use the HDMI output.

If your equipment is not HDMI-ready, we recommend the use of component video for higher quality pictures.

If you are using a television or video display that is compatible with high-resolution 576P video signals, make sure to use the input jacks on the video display marked “HD Component,” if available. Also, make sure to configure the display’s input settings for use with “576P” video signals. You will also need to change the scan type in the DVD’s Video Setup menu from “Interlaced” to “Progressive.” See above.

The Video output (yellow) combines the complete video signal (composite) and sends it to the TV (or to the AV Receiver) by one line 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, only one of them.

Most European TV´s are equipped with SCART connectors rather than with a normal video input (yellow cinch). In that case the SCART connection should be used, providing the audio signal too. Separate analog audio connections to TV are needed only if your TV is connected to the video or S-video output.

You may also use the standard S-video or composite video connection if your TV does not have component video inputs. The component and S-video outputs are not available simultaneously.

Modern audio/video receivers are capable of • connection to several video source devices, such as the DVD and a VCR, cable television set-top box, HDTV tuner or other device. The receiver is equipped with video monitor outputs for connection to your television, projector or plasma display. As you select any input source device, the receiver selects the correct video input and routes it to the correct video monitor output to your

television. It is recommended that you connect one of the video outputs from the DVD to the corresponding input on your receiver to simplify operation of your home entertainment system.

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If connecting your DVD to another receiver capable of multiroom operation, it is recommended that you connect both the component (or HDMI) and composite video outputs of the DVD to the receiver. This enables the highest-quality picture (component video) for viewing in the main listening room, while enabling the multiroom system, if it is video-capable, to distribute the composite video signal to the remote zone. Consult the owner’s guide for your receiver to determine whether it has video multiroom capability.

Connecting to a TV Only

When using the DVD with a television but no audio receiver or processor, connect it as follows. Make the Analog Audio Connection the Video Connections (Composite Video

S-Video

, Component Video D). If your

television or video display is HDMI-capable, you only need to make the HDMI both audio and video. Remember to plug in the power cord.

and one of

connection, as it handles

To Y (green)/

Pb (blue)/

Pr (red)

To HDMI

or DVI

port on TV

E D C B A

component

video

connectors

To S-video input connectors on the TV

To video

connectors

(yellow)

on the TV

input

To analog audio

input connectors

(red/white) on the TV

To power outlet

(AC 230V/50Hz)

SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

Setup and Connections

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Connecting to a Receiver/Amplifier With a Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder

One of the major advantages of the DVD format is its ability to use a variety of digital audio formats for the ultimate in sonic performance. However, in order to enjoy the benefits of digital audio, you must use a receiver or processor that has digital audio decoding capabilities and make an optical or coaxial digital audio connection between the DVD and your home theater system. This simple connection is made as shown below with an optional coax or optical cable. Only one of these connections is required, and both should not be made at the same time.

In order to take advantage of the high-resolution DVD-Audio output of the DVD, you must connect the 6-Channel Audio Outputs B to the matching 6-channel inputs on your receiver or processor.

NOTES FOR ANALOG AUDIO:

•

If you wish to use the DVD as the input for a multiroom system, the Analog Audio Outputs

should be connected to the standard analog left/right DVD or CD inputs on your digital receiver or processor.

• Analog Audio Outputs

The connection from the

to the TV is optional.

When the audio signal is to be fed to an analog • receiver rather than to the TV, connect the Analog Audio Outputs

to any analog audio inputs on

your receiver or processor.

•

The analog audio connection should also be made if you wish to play high-resolution 96kHz PCM audio discs where your receiver does not support 96kHz processing.

NOTES ON VIDEO:

Note: With multiple video sources, your Audio/ ■ Video device can be used for selecting the video signal and routing it to the TV. Connect the video output of the DVD player (whatever is provided with your device) to the video input on your device and the video output of this device to your TV. For more details, see the manual of your Audio/Video amplifier/receiver.

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Note for Analog Audio: The connection from Audio Out to the TV is optional only. Normally you’ll hear the sound from your AV-system’s speakers, so the TV volume should be completely turned down. If you plan to use your DVD player also without having to turn on your complete system, this connection must exist, then you can turn up the TV´s volume as needed.

Connecting to a Receiver

When using the DVD with an audio/video receiver or processor, connect it as follows. First, make one of the video connections (Composite Video C, Component Video input jacks on the A/V receiver, and then connect the receiver’s video monitor output to the TV. When connecting to the Receiver of your system, use HDMI for input as well as output, if your video display is so equipped. Note that your Receiver has no S-Video input jack. In addition, to benefit from the high-resolution surround sound formats recorded on DVD-Audio discs, which are not output via the HDMI connection, you will need to make the 6-Channel Audio Connection

Second, if your receiver or processor is not HDMIcapable, make either the Optical Digital Audio

Connection Connection

IMPORTANT NOTE: Make certain that any device

being connected, including the DVD, your receiver or processor and your TV or video display, is turned off whenever you make connections between products.

or HDMI H) to the video

to your receiver or processor.

or the Coaxial Digital Audio

, to the receiver or processor.

Front Speakers

(Left/Right)

Center

Speaker Subwoofer

Surround Speakers

(Left/Right)

Dolby Digital/DTS A/V Receiver or Processor

HDMI

or DVI

port

To optical

digital

audio

input

connectors

H G F E D C B A

To coaxial digital audio input connectors

To Y (green)/ Pb (blue)/ Pr (red) component video connectors

Important Notes on SCART and RGB format:

Your DVD is equipped with a SCART connector for ■ direct connection to the TV.

The SCART connector provides the video signal as ■ well as audio (stereo L/R) signals.

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”.

To S-video input connectors

The SCART connector for the TV provides the ■ composite video signal or the direct RGB signal, delivering the best video performance possible, selectable in the Setup menu.

To video input connectors (yellow)

HDMI, DVI, Component,

S-video and/or Composite video monitor outputs

To analog audio input connectors (red/white) on the TV or receiver (see above)

Note that with RGB video the color intensity cannot be adjusted with most TVs.

To 6-channel analog audio inputs on receiver

To power outlet

(AC 230V/50Hz)

When the RGB video signal is used, DVD´s ■ recorded with the NTSC format (with regional code 0 or 2) can be viewed even on non-NTSC compatible TVs.

SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

Digital Audio Connections

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Audio output from the unit’s optical/ coaxial digital audio output connector

Gently push the cable plug through the built-in shutter that covers the optical digital audio output and connect the cable firmly so that the configurations of both the cable and the connector match.

Sound recording

Disc

format

DVD Dolby Digital Dolby Digital bitstream

Linear PCM (48/96kHz, 16/20/24-bit)

DTS Bitstream or no output*

MPEG (2.0) MPEG bitstream (2ch) or

VCD MPEG-1

CD-DA

CD Linear PCM Linear PCM (44.1kHz

MP3 MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3)

WMA (Windows Media Audio)

* D igital Format must be selected as “ORIGINAL“

or ”PCM” respectively in Menu

Optical/coaxial digital audio output

(2-5.1ch) or PCM (2ch, 48kHz, 16-bit)††

Linear PCM (2ch) (48/96kHz, 16/20/24-bit)

linear PCM (2ch, 48kHz)

Linear PCM*

sampling)

Linear PCM (44.1–48kHz, depending on source, if digital output format selected as “Bitstream”). (48kHz if digital output format selected as “PCM”)

Linear PCM (32–48kHz)

For your reference:

Dolby Digital (AC-3) is a digital sound compression ■ technique developed by the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation, supporting 5.1-channel surround sound, as well as stereo (2-channel) sound, this technique enables a large quantity of sound data to be efficiently recorded on a disc.

Linear PCM is a signal recording format used in ■ CDs. While CDs are recorded in 44.1kHz/16 bit, DVDs are recorded in 48kHz/16 bit up to 96kHz/24 bit.

If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder ■ connected to the DVD’s analog AUDIO OUT connectors, thanks to the ”Downmix” function of the DVD you will obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from the same DVD movies that provide full

5.1-channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as from titles encoded with Dolby Surround.

The DVD is designed to digitally output 96kHz- ■ PCM audio with a 96kHz sampling rate. However, some 96kHz DVD's may include copy protection codes that do not permit digital output. For full 96kHz fidelity from these discs, use the analog outputs of the DVD.

IMPORTANT: If your surround processor/D/A converter does not support 96kHz PCM audio, you must use the DVD analog outputs for full 96kHz fidelity with these discs.

Caution for the optical/coaxial digital audio outputs:

When connecting an amplifier (with an optical/ ■ coaxial digital input ) which does not contain a Dolby Digital (AC-3) or DTS decoder, be sure to select ”PCM” as initial setting in the ”Digital Output” menu. Otherwise, any attempt to play a DVD may cause such a high level of noise that it may be harmful to your ears and damage your speakers.

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CD’s can be played as they would normally be played.

Note:

Some first generation DTS decoders which do not ■ support DVD-DTS interface may not work properly with the DVD/CD player.

Dolby Digital, DTS and PCM signals are passed ■ through the HDMI Output

but are not processed in the AVR Receiver in your system. Connect the Digital Audio separately besides HDMI to get sound from your system Receiver. DVD-Audio signals are not carried via the HDMI connection or the Coaxial or Optical Digital Audio Outputs. You must connect the 6-Channel Audio

Outputs

to the corresponding input jacks on your receiver or processor in order to enjoy DVDAudio materials.

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.

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DVD-Audio

The high-resolution output of DVD-Audio discs is only available as an analog signal. For that reason, it is necessary to make direct analog connections between the 6-Channel Audio Outputs the matching 6-channel inputs on your receiver or surround processor.

DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTIONS

on the DVD and

Troubleshooting Guide

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SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION

Unit does not turn on No AC Power Disc does not play Disc loaded improperly

No picture Intermittent connections

No sound Intermittent connections

Picture is distorted or jumps during fast forward or reverse play

Some remote buttons do not operate during DVD play; prohibited symbol appears (see below)

The OSD menu is in a foreign language Incorrect OSD language • Change the display language selection. •

symbol appears

The

Picture is displayed in the wrong aspect ratio

Remote control inoperative Weak batteries

Disc will not copy to VCR Copy protection Password not accepted. Incorrect password being used or password

• Check AC power plug and make certain any switched outlet is turned on. •

• Load disc label-side up; align the disc with the guides and place it in its •

Incorrect disc type

• Check to see that disc is CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DivX, VCD, MP3, WMA, JPEG, •

Invalid Region Code

• Use Region 2 or Open Region (0) disc only. •

• Enter password to override or change rating settings. •

Rating is above parental preset

• Check all video connections. •

• Check input selection of TV or receiver. •

Wrong input Progressive Scan output selected • Use Progressive Scan mode only with compatible TV. If needed, press the •

Video Off feature active •

• HDMI Output A is connected to a video display that is not HDCP-compliant.

• Check all audio connections. •

• Check digital audio settings. •

Incorrect digital audio selection

• There is no audio playback on DVD discs during fast or slow modes. •

DVD disc is in fast or slow mode Surround receiver not compatible with 96kHz •

PCM audio DVD Audio disc is loaded without using

• analog audio connection

MPEG-2 decoding

• It is a normal artifact of DVD playback for pictures to jump or show some •

Function not permitted at this time • With most discs, some functions are not permitted at certain times (e.g., •

Requested function not available at this time

• Certain functions may be disabled by the DVD itself during passages of a •

Incorrect match of aspect ratio settingsto disc

• Change aspect ratio settings. •

• Change both batteries. • Sensor is blocked • Clear path to sensor or use optional outboard remote sensor. •

• Many DVDs are encoded with copy protection to prevent copying to VCR. •

• has been forgotten.

proper position.

DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW (standard conforming), DVD-Audio or DVD-Video; other types will not play.

Progressive Scan/Interlaced Button mode.

Press • Video Off Button b to reactivate video circuitry (see page 43)

The • HDMI Output A may not be used with video displays that are not HDCP-compliant. Unplug the cable and select another audio and video connection (see pages 31 through 32).

Use analog audio outputs. •

Use • 6-Channel Audio Outputs B or Analog Audio Outputs 9.

distortion during rapid play.

Track Skip) or at all (e.g., direct audio track selection).

disc.

Stop play of disc. Press and hold the • Clear Button D until the display blinks. This resets the password and all settings to their defaults.

to toggle to the correct

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Technical Specifications for DVD Player

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Applicable Disc: Disc formats: 5 inch (12 cm) or 3 inch (8 cm) DVD Video, DVD-Audio, Standard conforming DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RW, 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: DVD-Audio MLP lossless, Linear PCM, MPEG, Windows Media® 9, Dolby Digital or DTS Audio discs Still-image format: JPEG

Video Signal System: PAL/NTSC

HDMI™ Output: Video: 576p, 720p, 1080i

HDMI Version 1.0-compliant HDCP Version 1.1-compliant

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): 2Hz - 22kHz (48kHz sampling)

2Hz - 44kHz (96kHz sampling)

CD: 2Hz - 20kHz

Signal/Noise Ratio (SNR): 105 dB (A-weighted)

Dynamic Range: DVD: 100dB (18 Bit) / 105dB (20 Bit)

CD/DVD: 96dB (16 Bit)

THD/1kHz: DVD/CD: 0.0025 %

Wow & Flutter: Below Measurable Limits

AC Power: 100 - 240 V/50 ~ 60 Hz

Power Consumption: 1 Watt (Standby)/13 Watts (Max)

Dimensions (WxHxD): 440 x 50 x 285 mm

Weight: 4.0 kg

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Depth measurement includes knobs and connectors. Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All specifications subject to change without notice.

Harman Kardon is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries.

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CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL NAME : DVD 37 & DVD 37/230

ifi

Audi

TDV-540A (ABEX)

harman/kardon

DVD 26 and 28/230 Service Manual

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escription : Characteristics Spec

cation o

Test Disc : YEDS7 (SONY), TDV-540A (ABEX) Test Conditions : 10kΩ Load Terminated, AC100V 50/60Hz Test Measuerment : VP-7722A (Audio Analyzer) ,CASCADE SYS-2522(AP)

1.ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT

Measurement Item

Output Level[Vrms] L

Limit Result

2.0 ± 0.2

YEDS7 (SONY)

Level difference　[Vrms] ＜ 0.2 F/ response [dB] L

Ref.1kHz 0dB L

2 0 H

100　Hz

10　KHz

２０　KHz

４4　KHz

Emphasis L Characteristic[dB] R Ref.1kHz 0dB L

５　KHz

１６　KHz

S/N　[dB] L

Channel Separation　[dB] Ｌ→Ｒ

Ｒ→Ｌ

Linearity　[dB] L

-90dB playback R T.H.D　[%] L

Dynamic Range　[dB] L

-60dB playback R 全高調波歪率　[%] L

ＤＶＤ　９６ｋ R Dynamic Range　[dB] L ＤＶＤ　９６ｋ R

全高調波歪率　[%] L ＤＶＤ　48ｋ R Dynamic Range　[dB] L ＤＶＤ　48ｋ R

０± 1.0

０± 1.5

-4.53±1.0

-9.04 ± 1.0

＞105

> 95

89.5±3

＜ 0.01

＞９3

＜ 0.01

＞９5

＜ 0.01

＞９5

YEDS7 (SONY)

TDV-540A (ABEX) TITLE 4,CHAPTER

AUDIO STREAM 3

YEDS7 (SONY)

TDV-540A (ABEX)

TITLE 3, CHAPTER 1

TDV-540A (ABEX)

TITLE 3, CHAPTER 2

TITLE 2, CHAPTER 1

TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2

TEST DISC

TRACK 1

TRACK 2

TRACK 4

TRACK 10

TRACK 13

TRACK 40

TRACK 41

TRACK 23

TRACK 30

TRACK 22

TRACK 1

TRACK 20

2. DIGITAL OUTPUT

1) OPTICAL OUT JITTER 44.1kHz Normal 44.1kHz

JITTER 96kHz Normal 96kHz

2) COAXIAL OUT OUTPUT Level [mV] Normal CD or DVD Peak to Peak Level at 75ohm L

(mUI) CD Playback

(mUI) DVD Playback

< 50mUI

500±50 (mV)

Playback

MODEL NAME : DVD 37& DVD 37/230

harman/kardon

DVD 26 and 28/230 Service Manual

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Description : Characteristics Specification of Video Test Disc : TDV-540A (ABEX) , MDVD-111 (TEAC) Serial NO.: Test Conditions : 75Ω Load Terminated AC Input : For USA (120V/60Hz) , For Europe (230V/50Hz) Test Measuerment : VM-700T

4. Video Frequency Respoens (75Ω Terminated)

MP用

Measurement Item Result Test Disc

Composite [dB]

Measurement Item Result Test Disc

S-Video Y [dB]

Measurement Item Result Test Disc

Component Y

[dB]

Interace Mode

Limit

0.5MHz 0dB Ref. 0 1MHz 0dB ± 2dB 2MHz 0dB ± 2dB 3MHz 0dB ± 2dB 4MHz 0dB ± 2dB

5.8MHz -3dB ± 2dB

Limit

0.5MHz 0dB Ref. 0 1MHz 0dB ± 2dB 2MHz 0dB ± 2dB 3MHz 0dB ± 2dB 4MHz 0dB ± 2dB

5.8MHz -3dB ± 2dB

Limit

0.5MHz 0dB Ref. 0 1MHz 0dB ± 2dB 2MHz 0dB ± 2dB 3MHz 0dB ± 2dB 4MHz 0dB ± 2dB

5.8MHz -3dB ± 2dB

MDVD-111

TITLE2,CHAPTER9

100% Multi Brust

MDVD-111

TITLE2,CHAPTER9

100% Multi Brust

MDVD-111

TITLE2,CHAPTER9

100% Multi Brust

MODEL NAME : DVD 37& DVD 37/230

harman/kardon

DVD 26 and 28/230 Service Manual

Page 22 of 76

1. Video Level Test (75Ω Terminated)

MP用

Measurement Item Result Test Disc

Limit Composite 1.0V ± 0.1V S-Video Y 1.0V ± 0.1V S-Video C 286mV ± 30mV

Video output [V]

Component Y 1.0V ± 0.1V Component Pb 700mV ± 100mV Component Pr 700mV ± 100mV Scart CVBS 1.0V ± 0.15V

MDVD-111 TITLE2,CHAPTER1 100% COLOR BAR

Scart Red 700mV ± 100mV Scart Green 700mV ± 100mV Scart Blue 700mV ± 100mV

** Pb/Pr & RGB Video Level check before please setting the Black Level off in the set-up menu **

2. Video S/N Raito Test (75Ω Terminated)

Measurement Item Result Test Disc

Limit

Composite ≥ 65.0 dB

Video SNR [dB]

100KHz~4.2MHz

Use SC Trap

S-Video Y ≥ 65.0 dB Component Y ≥ 65.0 dB Component Pb ≥ 65.0 dB

MDVD-111

TITLE2,CHAPTER 4

50% Gray Color

Component Pr ≥ 65.0 dB

3. Chroma Signal AM.PM Test (75Ω Terminated)

Measurement Item Result Test Disc

Chroma AM [dB]

10KHz~500KHz

Chroma PM [dB]

10KHz~500KHz

Composite Chroma ≥ 65.0 dB S-Video Chroma ≥ 65.0 dB

Composite Chroma ≥ 60.0 dB S-Video Chroma ≥ 60.0 dB

Limit

TDV-540A

TITLE2,CHAPTER17

100% Magenta

Color

用

2. DVD-Audio Part (Test Disc V-612 , JVC)

harman/kardon

DVD 26 and 28/230 Service Manual

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LimitTrack Inform.

Output Level (V)

T.H.D (%) 20KHz LPF

48 / 24

Frequency

Respones (dB)

Ref. : Tr. 38

S/N (dB) "A" Filter

Dynamic Range (dB)

20KHz LPF

96 / 20

192 / 24

Tr.38 1KHz 0dB 2.1±0.2Vrms Tr.38 1KHz 0dB ↓0.01%

Tr.59 17Hz 0±1.0dB Tr.54 10KHz 0±1.0dB Tr.53 20KHz 0±2.0dB

Tr.49 17Hz 0±1.0dB Tr.45 10KHz 0±1.0dB Tr.44 20KHz 0±2.0dB

Tr.22 17Hz 0±1.0dB Tr.18 10KHz 0±1.0dB Tr.17 20KHz 0±2.0dB

Tr.40 Infinity Zero ↑90dB

Tr.39 -60dB ↑85dB

★ SW Level & THD --> Track 38 (30Hz) Play. ★ SW Frequency Respones -> Track 55(31Hz , 0dB) Reference

★ Track 54 (61Hz) , Track 53 (81Hz) , Track 51(127Hz) Play

Downmix 2CH Muiti 5 CH

LT RT FL FR SL SR C

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