Harman kardon DVD 31 OWNER’S MANUAL

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DVD 31

DVD AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYER

OWNER’S MANUAL

DVD 31 DVD PLAYER

3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 5 Features & DVD Compatibility 6 DVD Terminology 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 Audio Connections 14 Video Display Connections 15 Remote Control Operation 16 Digital Audio Connections 17 System Setup 17 Menus and Navigation 18 Setup Menu 18 System Setup Menu 19 Audio Setup Menu 19 Audio Adjustments Menu 20 Video Setup Menu 21 Video Adjustments 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 and CDs 24 Using the On-Screen Status Display 24 Selecting a Title 24 Selecting a Chapter 24 Selecting a Track 24 Changing the Time Display 24 Selecting the Audio Track 25 Selecting or Changing the Subtitle 25 Selecting an Angle 25 Repeat Play 25 Information Display 26 MP3, Windows Media and JPEG Playback 26 Slide Shows 27 VCD Playback 28 Using the Player Menu 28 Disc Info Menu 28 Programmed Playback 30 DVD Language Codes 31 Troubleshooting Guide 32 Technical Specifications 32 Trademark Acknowledgements

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

å – (letter in a circle) indicates a section of an on-screen display

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the Harman Kardon DVD 31. The DVD 31 is a state-of-the-art DVD player

that combines the best of music, movies and still image reproduction in one, compact, slim-line product. Along with playback of conventional DVD and CDAudio discs. The DVD 31 plays high-resolution audio in both multichannel and two-channel stereo from the latest DVD-Audio discs. The DVD 31 lets you enjoy files recorded on a computer’s optical drive in the MP3 or Windows Media discs, DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW discs and VCD programs, as well as still images recorded in the JPEG format.

Regardless of a disc’s format, the DVD 31’s video and audio playback is of the highest quality, thanks to pixel-by-pixel video processing, true 3/2 pull-down reconstruction of film-based programming, and precision video output DACs with simultaneous playback as a Y/Pr/Pb progressive scan component signal and composite and S-Video. Thus, no matter what type of video display used, you will see images that are the closest thing to the original film or performance this side of your local theater. To further fine-tune the video output, a built-in test pattern may be used in conjunction with either the controls on your display, or the video output adjustments on the DVD 31.

In keeping with its 50-plus-year tradition as a leader in audio technology, Harman Kardon has loaded the DVD 31 with cutting-edge features. In particular, it provides bass management when the analog audio outputs are used for DVD-Audio playback, including speaker size, delay time and output level adjustment. In addition to both optical and coaxial digital outputs for Dolby* Digital, DTS outputs use audiophile-grade digital-to-analog converters for crystal-clear outputs.

The DVD 31’s exclusive graphical interface makes it easy to get started, simplifying setup and configuration adjustments. During playback, the on-screen menus not only allow a wide range of program options, they even permit simultaneous playback of JPEG digital still images with MP3 or Windows Media files recorded on the same disc. By programming the images to change with the music, you can easily create your own personal shows and presentations. Additional menu options provide a full range of parental control features to control which discs may be viewed by younger members of the household, as well as a complete status screen which provides the technical details on the disc being played.

DVD players are the fastest growing consumer electronics products ever brought to market, so this may be the first DVD player you own, or a replacement for an early-generation machine. In either case, while some of the DVD 31’s features and options resemble those of a CD player or your

formats, CD-R/RW

or PCM recordings, the analog

first DVD player, there are likely to be a number of functions that you are unfamiliar with. To ensure that you are able to take advantage of all the power and flexibility the DVD 31 has to offer, we encourage you to take a few minutes to review this manual before installing the DVD 31. That small investment of time will pay major dividends in the enjoyment you will receive by being able to use all the capabilities of your new DVD player.

If you have additional questions about this product, its installation or its operation that are not answered in this manual, please contact your dealer or installer, as he/she is your best source of local information. Support is also available through our Web site located at www.harmankardon.com.

■ Plays a wide range of formats, including DVD-

Video, DVD-Audio, CD-Audio, CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, MP3, Windows Media Audio, JPEG still images and VCD

■ High-quality video reproduction with pixel-by-

pixel processing, progressive scan output and 3/2 pull-down reconstruction

■ Simultaneous component and composite

video outputs

■ Complete bass management for DVD-Audio

playback

■ Dolby

Digital and DTS®data signal output through both optical and coaxial digital audio connections

■ Audiophile-grade output DACs for the finest

audio reproduction

■ Easy-to-use on-screen navigation system

■ Playback of MP3 and Windows Media Audio

discs with text display

■ Extensive programming capability

■ 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 31.

INTRODUCTION 3

SAFETY INFORMATION

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your DVD 31 has been designed for use with 110–230-volt 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 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

surface.

■ 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, gently wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, first unplug the unit from its AC power source and then wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water, followed by 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 31, 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 31 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 31 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 ates, uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy

residential installation. This equipment gener-

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 31 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

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AUDIO/VIDEO

Disc Formats Supported by This Player

The DVD 31 can play the following types of prerecorded discs:

DVD CD

3" (8cm) disc 3" (8cm) disc 5" (12cm) disc 5" (12cm) disc

The DVD 31 will also play most recordable discs, but we cannot guarantee complete playback compatibility of CD- or DVD-recordable discs due to the wide variation in recorders and blank discs.

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.

The DVD 31 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

• SACD discs

• CD-I discs

• CD-G discs

• SVCD discs

• Photo CD discs

• Discs intended for use in video game consoles

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 31. Similarly, although the DVD 31 is capable of a wide range of features, not all discs include every capability of the DVD system. For example, although the DVD 31 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 31 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- or DVD-recordable discs may vary due to variations in the quality of the disc and the recorder used to create the disc.

CD-RW CD-R VCD

5" (12cm) disc 3" (8cm) disc 5" (12cm) disc

5" (12cm) disc 5" (12cm) disc

• The DVD 31 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 capability of the DVD 31 to play back a specific disc. As a result, we cannot guarantee complete compatibility with all encoders and versions of the codecs.

• Although the DVD 31 is not compatible with SACD discs, some SACD discs also contain a copy of the program material recorded in the standard CD-Audio (“Red Book”) format. The DVD will play back the standard CD side of the disc, regardless of the format of the rest of the disc.

FEATURES & DVD COMPATIBILITY 5

DVD TERMINOLOGY

Since the DVD players 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 player, 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 31.

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 31 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

to see a listing of the chapters on a disc.

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 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.

Progressive Scan: Progressive scan playback takes the original video signal on the disc and formats it as a high-scan-rate output with twice the scan lines of conventional video images. Progressive scan outputs must be connected to “digital-ready” or high-definition video displays, regardless of the technology of the specific display (e.g., conventional direct-view television, front or rear projector, plasma display panel or LCD). In some cases, the displays may have special inputs for use with high-scan-rate inputs, and in others you may need to make adjustments to the display’s setup menus to make certain that the inputs used are configured for an “HD” signal. Although the progressive scan output uses the component video jacks, it is not compatible with older conventional analog video displays, even when they have component inputs.

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your viewing session but wish to pick up where you left off. Pressing the Stop Button stop the machine in a traditional manner and, when the disc is played again, it will start from the beginning.

Title: For a DVD-Video disc, 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 the titles on a disc. When a disc has only one title, pressing the Title Button the chapters.

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to see a listing of

may show a list of

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 31 to the standard composite or S-Video inputs of a TV or recorder.

Group: Where DVD-Video discs contain multiple chapters that are organized into a “Title,” the individual tracks on a DVD-Audio disc may be combined into Groups. Depending on the way a disc’s producers create the program, there may be more than one Group on a disc. In some cases, the Groups contain different program material, while in others the Groups repeat the disc’s content in different formats, such as 5.1 audio or high-resolution stereo.

Reading: This is a message that you will see when you first press the Play Button 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 on the DVD 31 works differently from what you are used to on CD players. On a traditional CD player, when you press the Stop button, the unit that – it stops playback. On a CD player, press the Start button again, the disc starts from the beginning. With the DVD 31, however, you have two options when playing DVD-Video discs. Pressing the

Stop Button

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 disc will resume or continue from the point on the disc where the Stop Button helpful if you are watching a movie and must interrupt

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6 DVD TERMINOLOGY

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to the controls and connectors in this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com.

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Power Indicator

Power On/Off (Standby)

Play

Pause

1 Power Indicator: This indicator lights amber when the unit is connected to an AC power source, but is not turned on. When the unit is on, the indicator lights blue.

Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button once to turn the DVD 31 on. Press it again to put the unit in the Standby mode.

Play: Press to initiate playback or to resume playback after the Pause Button 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 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.

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Stop

Skip/Search Reverse

Skip/Search Forward

Remote Sensor

6 Skip/Search Reverse: Press this button once to return to the start of the current chapter for a DVD or track for a CD. Subsequent individual presses will skip backwards through the available chapters or tracks. Press and hold the button to play the disc in the fast reverse mode at the speed indicated in the on-screen display and by the Playback Mode Indicators K.

7 Skip/Search Forward: Press this button once to move to the start of the next chapter for a DVD or track for a CD. Subsequent presses will skip forward through the available chapters or tracks. Press and hold the button to play the disc in the Fast Play mode at the speed indicated in the on-screen display and by the Playback Mode Indicators K.

8 Remote Sensor: The sensor that receives com- mands from the remote control is behind the front panel in this area. To ensure proper operation of the player with the remote, it is important that this area not be covered. In the event that the player is enclosed in a cabinet or if the remote sensor is covered, you may extend the remote sensor by connecting an optional, external remote sensor to the Remote Control Input

• on the rear panel (see page 11). When optional, external IR “blasters” are used for system control, they should be positioned so that they point at this area.

Display Dimmer

Disc Drawer

Open/Close

@ Information Display

Display 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.

) Disc Drawer: This drawer is used to hold the discs played in the unit. Be certain to seat all discs carefully within the recess in the drawer. Do not press down on the drawer when it is open, to avoid damage to the player.

Open/Close: Press this button to open or close

the disc tray.

@ Information Display: The Information Display provides status information on the player and the disc being played through a series of specific indicators and messages that appear in the dot matrix display. See page 8 for more information on the display.

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 7

FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

A Playback Mode Indicators B Disc Type Indicators C Program Indicator D Random Indicator E VCD Playback Control Indicator

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

› Lights when a disc is playing in the normal mode.

››› When the DVD 31 is in the Fast Search play

mode, two or three of these indicators will light to show that the unit is in a Fast Play mode, depending on the speed.

± Lights when the disc is paused. ‹‹

Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search

Reverse mode. B Disc Type Indicators: These indicators will light

to show the type of disc or program material being played.

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

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

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

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

F Repeat Indicators G V-OFF Indicator H A-B Repeat Indicator I Angle Indicator J Progressive Scan Indicator

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

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

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

J Progressive Scan Indicator: This indicator lights when the unit sends out a progressive scan signal.

K Test Signal Indicator: This indicator lights when the test pattern signal is in use.

L 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.

K Test Signal Indicator L Parental Lock Indicator M Time Indicators N Chapter/Track Indicators O Group/Title Indicators

M 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 MNO will also display text messages about the DVD’s status, including Reading when a disc is loading, Standby when the unit is turned off, and Disc Error when a disc not compatible with the DVD is put into play.

N 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.

O Group/Title Indicators: When a DVD-Video disc is playing, these two positions show the current title. When a DVD-Audio disc is playing, they show the current group.

8 FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

Power On

Playlist

Audio Select

Open/Close

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Info

Pause

Play

Previous Step/Skip

Search/Slow Reverse

Stop

Video Off

Display

Title

Clear

Numeric Keys

Light

A-B Repeat

Angle

Zoom

Picture –/+

Search/Slow Forward

Next Step/Skip

Status

Disc Menu

Enter

OSD

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Subtitle

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Power Off

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Random

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IR Emitter

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 9

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Power On: Turns on the player when it is in Standby mode (Harman Kardon logo appears onscreen).

Playlist: Press this button to change the order in which tracks are played on a CD or DVD-Audio disc or chapters are played on a DVD. (See page 28 for more information on creating and playing playlists.)

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

Open/Close: Press to open/close the disc tray.

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the cursor in the OSD.

Info: Press once for detailed informations on the disc playing (Video/Audio Bit rate, Movie aspect ratio and others). Press again to remove information from screen.

Pause: Press this button to pause the disc and freeze the picture during DVD or VCD playback, or to pause the playback of a CD. To play a DVD in the fast, slow or forward mode, first press this button and then press either the Search/Slow Forward or Reverse9button.

Play: Press this button to begin the playback of a disc, or to resume the playback when a disc has been paused.

Previous Step/Skip: Press this button once to skip back to the beginning of the current chapter on a DVD or track on a CD. Press it again to continue to skip back through the remaining chapters or tracks. After first pressing the Pause Button button to step backwards through a DVD-Video disc as a series of still image frames. Press it again to continue to skip back through the remaining previous chapters.

Search/Slow Reverse: This button initiates fast or slow play in the reverse mode. For fast reverse play, each press of the button when playing DVD discs changes the speed as indicated by the number of leftfacing arrows appearing in the upper right corner of the screen and in the Playback Mode Indicators K. For slow reverse play of DVD-Video discs only, first press the Pause Button sequent press of this button will change the slow play speed as indicated by the number of left-facing arrows appearing in the upper right corner of the screen and in the Playback Mode Indicators K.

Stop: When a DVD is playing, press this button once to place the disc in the Resume mode, which means that playback will stop. However, as long as the disc drawer is not opened DVD playback will continue from the point where the disc was stopped when the Play Button Pressing the button twice will stop the disc and play will start from the beginning of the disc when the Play

Button

press this button to stop playback.

Navigation Buttons: Use to move

and the each sub-

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Video Off: Press this button to turn off the video output for improved audio performance when playing CDs. Press it again to view the on-screen menus.

Display: Press to change the brightness of the Information Display @ or to turn it off completely in the following order: FULL BRIGHTNESS ➜ HALF BRIGHTNESS ➜ OFF ➜ FULL BRIGHTNESS

Title: When a DVD is playing, press this button to go back to the main title menu for the disc being played.

Clear: Press this button to remove on-screen menus or banners from the display screen.

Numeric Keys: Press these buttons to enter a number.

Light: Press to illuminate remote controller.

A-B Repeat: Press this button to enter the starting point of a sequence on a disc you wish to repeat. The second press enters the end of the selection to be repeated. Once the “A” (start) and “B” (end) points have been entered the player will repeat the selection until the Play Button stopped.

Angle: Press this button to change the angle on discs programmed for multiple angle views.

Zoom: Press this button to zoom in on the image from a DVD, VCD or JPEG image. The image may be expanded by a factor of x2, x3, x4 or x5. Once the on-screen indication of the zoom ratio leaves the screen you may use the Navigation Buttons to move the picture across the screen.

Picture –/+: Press these buttons to move to the next (+) or previous (–) image when playing a disc with JPEG images.

Search/Slow Forward: This button initiates fast or slow play in the forward mode. For fast forward play, each press of the button when playing DVD discs changes the speed as indicated by the number of right-facing arrows appearing in the upper right corner of the screen and in the Playback Mode Indicators K. For slow forward play of DVD-Video discs only, first press the Pause Button sequent press of this button will change the slow play speed as indicated by the number of right-facing arrows appearing in the upper right corner of the screen and in the Playback Mode Indicators K.

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Next Step/Skip: Press this button once to advance to the beginning of the next chapter on a DVD or track on a CD. Press it again to continue to advance through the available chapters or tracks. After

first pressing the Pause Button ton to step through a DVD as a series of still image frames.

Status: Press while a DVD-Video or DVD-Audio disc is playing to view banner display. Use the

M/N/K/L

through the different features in the Banner Display. When a symbol is highlighted, press ENTER the remote to select it.

Disc Menu: While a DVD-Video or DVD-Audio disc is playing, press this button to view the disc’s main navigation menu.

Enter: Press this button to enter a setting to the player’s menu or to confirm a menu selection choice on a disc’s on-screen menu.

OSD: Press this button to use the on-screen menu system to adjust the player’s configuration settings or to build a playlist.

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

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Off: Turns off the player to standby mode.

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Random: Press this button to initiate the process of playing the tracks on a CD in random order.

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Repeat: Press this button to view the Repeat Menu that allows you to change the playback mode to repeat a chapter or track or the entire disc.

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IR Emitter: This small, clear button-like device sends the IR commands from the remote control to the DVD 31. To ensure proper performance of the remote control, be sure to point it toward the unit and do not cover it with your fingers when sending remote commands.

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10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

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Optical Digital Output

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Coaxial Digital Output

Analog Audio Outputs

5.1-Channel Audio Outputs

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.

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

5.1-Channel Audio Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching 5.1-channel analog audio inputs on your receiver or surround sound processor. This connection is needed to listen to DVD-Audio discs.

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Component Video Outputs

S-Video Output

Composite Video Output

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Remote Control Output

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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 20 for more information on progressive scan video.

IMPORTANT: These jacks should NOT be connected to standard composite video inputs.

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.

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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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 31 provide IR signals to other compatible products.

Remote Control Input

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AC Power Cord

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 31 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.

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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

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• Ensure that the power switch of this unit (and of other equipment to be connected) is set to “Off” before commencing connection.

Connecting to a TV and Analog Receiver

To analog audio input connectors (red/white)

on the TV or analog receiver

• Do not block the ventilation holes of any of the equipment and arrange them so that air can circulate freely.

To video input

connector (yellow)

To S-video

input connector

NOTE: While we suggest the use of S-video

for higher quality pictures, you may use the standard composite video connection if your TV does not have an S-video input. Only one video connection is needed, not both.

• Read through the instructions before connecting other equipment.

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

To power outlet (AC 120V/60Hz)

DVD 31

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-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 analog audio input on your amplifier/ decoder/receiver. The DVD 31 will “downmix”

Dolby Digital recordings to Pro Logic.* For more information see the IMPORTANT NOTE on next page.

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Audio Connections

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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

• 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 31 and your home theater system. This simple connection is made as shown below with an optional coax or optical cable. Note that only one of these connections is required, and the choice is determined by personal preferences, as well as the number of inputs available on your receiver or processor as compared to the number of digital audio sources it must accommodate.

To analog audio input connectors

on TV or receiver

(red/white, optional only; see NOTE at right)

• In order to take advantage of the high-resolution DVD-Audio output of the DVD 31, you must connect the 5.1-channel direct outputs on the DVD 31 ¢ to the matching inputs on your receiver or processor. This includes both the left/center/right/surround left/surround right outputs and the subwoofer output. This is important, as the output of DVD-Audio discs is not available through the standard optical and coaxial digital audio output jacks.

• When your receiver or processor does not have digital audio capability, connect the left/right audio outputs (red/white colored jacks) to an available

To video input

connector (yellow)

To S-video

input connector

IMPORTANT NOTE: Make certain that any

device being connected, including the DVD 31, your receiver or processor, and your TV or video display, are turned off whenever you make connections between products.

left/right audio input on your receiver or processor. You may also connect these outputs directly to the left/right audio inputs on a television or video display when an analog stereo or multichannel receiver is not used.

• Even when making a digital audio connection, we recommend that you also connect the left/right analog audio outputs of the DVD 31 to your receiver or processor. While your primary listening will be done using multichannel audio that is decoded from the digital audio input, some receivers and processors also require an analog connection for use with multizone systems or recording outputs. This optional connection is shown below.

To power outlet (AC 120V/60Hz)

DVD 31

To 6-channel direct input connectors

To coaxial digital audio input connectorTo coaxial digital audio input connector

To optical digital audio input connector

NOTE: Only one digital connection is required.

You may use either optical or coaxial, according to the requirements of your system.

Dolby Digital/DTS Receiver or Processor

Front Speaker (Left/Right) Center Speaker Surround Speakers (Left/Right) Subwoofer

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Video Display Connections

• If your television, monitor, projector or video display has standard composite and S-video connections only, connect one or the other (but not both) either to the matching video inputs on your receiver or processor, or directly to the inputs on your television or other video display.

• When both composite (yellow) and S-video jacks (but not component inputs) are available on the video display, we recommend using the S-video connection for higher video quality.

• If your receiver or processor has video switching capability, we recommend that the composite or S-video outputs of the DVD 31 be connected to the receiver or processor, along with the output of other video sources in your system, such as a VCR and cable or satellite receiver. This simplifies the operation of your system since the receiver or processor will switch multiple sources and feed the selected output to the display.

• If your television, monitor, projector or video display has component video inputs, we strongly recommend that you connect the Y/Pr/Pb (green/red/blue) video output jacks on the DVD 31 to the matching video inputs on your receiver or processor, or directly to the inputs on your television or other video display.

• If your receiver or processor has component video switching capability, we recommend that the video outputs of the DVD 31 be connected to the receiver or processor, along with the output of other component video sources in your system, such as an HDTV tuner or cable or satellite receiver. This simplifies the operation of your system since the receiver or processor will switch multiple sources and feed the selected output to the display.

• If your video display is compatible with highresolution video signals, be certain that the

connections are made to the input jacks on the display marked “HD Component,” if available.

• If your video display is compatible with highresolution video signals, you may need to configure the input settings on the display for use with “480P” input signals.

• If you use the component video outputs with a video display that is compatible with highresolution video signals, the DVD 31’s video output should be changed from Interlaced to Progressive, as shown on page 20.

• When the component video outputs are used, we recommend that you also connect the standard composite or S-video outputs to your receiver or processor so that standard-rate video signals are available for use with the multizone or record outputs, where applicable.

To Y/Pr/Pb

component connectors

DVD 31

NOTES:

• If an S-video or composite video connection is made either as your primary video connection or in addition to a component video connection for use in feeding a multizone system or recorder, note that you may make either type of connection, but not both. Only one type is needed.

TV/Video Display

A/V Receiver

To composite video input

connector (yellow)

• When video connections are made to an A/V receiver, surround processor or other device that switches the video signals, make the connections between that device and your video display in accordance with the instructions for that product. Depending on the capabilities of the receiver, processor or other switcher, you may need to make both composite or S-video and component video connections.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Make certain that any device being connected, including the DVD 31, your receiver or processor, and your TV or video display, are turned off whenever you make connections between products.

To power outlet (AC 120V/60Hz)

To S-video

input connector

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

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Battery Installation

Insert the batteries supplied while observing the correct positive (+) and negative (–) polarities.

Service Life of Batteries

• The batteries normally last for about one year, although this depends on how often the remote control is used.

• If the remote control unit fails to work even when it is operated near the player, replace the batteries.

• Use fresh alkaline AA batteries.

NOTES:

• Do not attempt to recharge, short-circuit, disassemble or heat batteries; do not throw them into fire.

• Do not drop, step on or otherwise batter the remote control unit. This may damage the parts or lead to a malfunction.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Wipe away any leakage inside the remote control unit, and install new batteries.

• If leakage should come into contact with your skin, immediately wash it off thoroughly with water.

• Batteries contain chemical substances and we recommend that you dispose of them properly and in compliance with any local regulations.

Remote Control Operation Range

Point the remote control unit from no more than about 20 feet from the remote control sensor and within about 60 degrees of the front of the unit.

DVD 31

Play Pause Stop ±‹‹ Skip/Search ››± Display

DVD 31

• The operating distance may vary according to the brightness and type of lighting in a room.

NOTES:

• Do not point bright lights at the remote control sensor.

• Do not place objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor.

• Do not use this remote control unit while simultaneously operating the remote control unit of any other equipment.

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DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTIONS

Optical Digital Audio Connection Notes

• Remove the dust protection cap from the optical digital audio output and connect the cable firmly so that the configurations of both the cable and the connector match.

• Keep the dust protection cap and always reuse the cap when not using the connector.

Audio Output From the Unit’s Optical/ Coaxial Digital Audio Output Connector

Disc: Sound recording Optical/coaxial digital

format: audio output:

DVD Dolby Digital Dolby Digital bitstream

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

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

DTS Bitstream or no

CD Linear PCM Linear PCM

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Digital format must be selected as “Original” or “PCM” in Digital Output menu (see “Digital Output” section on page 19).

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output

(44.1kHz sampling)

For Your Reference:

• Dolby Digital is a digital sound compression technique developed by the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Supporting 5.1- or 7.1channel surround sound depending on the specific disc, as well as stereo (2-channel) sound, this technique enables a large quantity of sound data to be efficiently recorded on a disc.

• DTS is another digital audio technology developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. It supports 5.1 and

6.1 surround sound, depending on the specific disc, thanks to a sophisticated encoding system.

• Linear PCM is a signal recording format used in

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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 31’s analog audio out connectors, thanks to the “Downmix” function of the DVD 31 you will obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from the same DVD movies that provide full 5.1channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as from titles encoded with Dolby Surround.

• The DVD 31 is designed to digitally output 96kHz PCM audio with a 96kHz sampling rate. However, some 96kHz DVDs 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 31. If your surround processor converter does not support 96kHz PCM audio, you must use the DVD 31 analog outputs for full 96kHz fidelity with these discs.

• When connecting a receiver or surround processor with a digital input but which does not contain a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, be sure to select PCM as the initial setting in the Digital Output menu (see page 19). Otherwise, any attempt to play DVDs may cause such a high level of noise that it may be harmful to your ears and damage your speakers.

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CDs can be played as they would in a conventional CD player.

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.

Remember that Dolby Digital or DTS will only play

5.1-channel sound if the optical or coaxial output of the DVD 31 is connected to a DTS or Dolby Digital receiver or decoder (see page 13) and if the disc was recorded in the Dolby Digital or DTS format.

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

DVD-Audio

The high-resolution output of DVD-Audio discs is only available as an analog signal, due to a combination of technical limitations on current digital output devices and various copy protection requirements. For that reason, it is necessary to make direct analog connections between the 5.1-Channel Direct Outputs ¢ on the DVD 31 and the matching 5.1 direct inputs on your A/V receiver or surround processor.

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SYSTEM SETUP

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System Setup

The final step in the installation of the DVD 31 is to establish the system’s configuration. Before proceeding further to make any adjustments, make certain that the DVD 31 is properly connected to a video display and an AC power source. Turn on the DVD 31 by pressing the Power On/Off Switch 2 and note that the Power Indicator 1 will change from amber to blue. You do not need to play a CD or DVD in the unit to make any system setup adjustments.

In many cases, you will be able to accept the default settings, which will greatly simplify the initial process. Of course, these settings may be changed at any time to reflect changes to the other equipment in your home theater system or to adjust the DVD 31’s output or operation to your needs and preferences.

Menus and Navigation

Changes to the player’s configuration or the creation and use of programmed playlists is made using the OSD menu system. While there are different menus and sub-menus for specific functions, they share a common layout and navigation scheme. Each menu screen is divided into six areas, as shown below:

å: The Main Menu line is at the top left corner of the screen and it allows you to select either the Player or Setup menus. Use the e to highlight either PLAYER or SETUP in light blue, and then press the Enter Button z to activate the selected menus.

• The PLAYER menus contain items that create

and control programmed playback and playlist creation, as well as providing information about the disc being played.

• The SETUP menus are used to establish the

specific configuration settings for all aspects of the player’s operation, including video, audio, system and parental control, which are made through a series of four setup menus, all of which share a common navigation method. To use any of the setup menus, press the OSD Button Q and note that the Player Info screen will appear. Press the › Navigation

‹ /› Navigation Buttons

Button e so that the on-screen menu changes to the SYSTEM SETTINGS menu.

∫: The submenus listed in a vertical column at the left side of the screen access the specific groups of settings or controls. After selecting either of the two main menu screens as shown above, press the ‹ Navigation Button e once. A white box outline will surround the submenu that is at the top of the list. Press the

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Navigation Buttons e to select

one of the available choices.

On the Player Main Menu the Available Submenus Are:

• The INFO menu, which is identified by an “i”

icon, which provides information about the disc’s contents and the controls used to initiate programmed play.

• The PROGRAM menu, as identified by an icon

showing three stacked books, which shows the available tracks for a CD, or titles and chapters for a DVD, and the order in which they have been programmed for play.

• The DISC INFO menu (for DVD discs only),

as identified by a disc icon, provides detailed information about the video and audio content on the disc being played.

• The AUDIO menu (for discs with MP3 or WMA

files only), as identified by a musical note icon, contains the settings used to program playback of MP3 and Windows Media Audio files.

• The PICTURE menu (for discs with JPEG files

only), as identified by a camera icon, contains the settings used to program playback of JPEG still image files.

• When the number of tracks or titles on a disc is greater than the space available on the screen to display them, bottom left side of the menu. To use these onscreen buttons to scroll through a program list, press the highlight either icon with a white outline box and press the Enter Button z.

On the Setup Main Menu the Available Submenus Are:

• The SYSTEM setup menu, which is identified by

a gear icon and the word SYSTEM, which establishes the general settings for the player.

• The AUDIO setup menu, as identified by a gear

icon and the word AUDIO, which establishes the settings for the player’s audio output.

• The AUDIO adjustments menu, as identified by

an icon with a set of slider controls and the word AUDIO, which changes the settings for the audio output at the 5.1-Channel Direct Outputs ¢ that are used when a DVD-Audio disc is playing. These

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indicators will appear at the

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Navigation Buttons e to

settings include bass management/speaker size, delay time and output level adjustment.

• The VIDEO setup menu, as identified by a gear icon and the word VIDEO, which establishes the video formatting and configuration settings.

• The VIDEO adjustments menu, as identified by an icon with a set of slider controls and the word VIDEO, which changes the settings for the video output either with or without a color bars test signal.

ç Control Settings: The main area of the menu screens shows a list of the control settings available for the current menu. On the left side of the main blue tinted area is a listing of the settings available on that menu. To the right of each line is the current setting. To select a specific setting, press the Navigation Buttons e until the setting for the desired item is highlighted in a light blue box. Next, press the Enter Button z and use the Navigation Buttons e to select one of the options shown on the Adjustment Options Line É, or enter the appropriate information with the Numeric Keys

p, depending on the option being adjusted.

∂ Command Description: The top message line

in the dark blue bar at the bottom of the screen describes the function or setting that is being adjusted.

É Adjustment Options: The bottom line in the dark blue bar at the bottom of the screen displays the settings available for the Control Setting ç under adjustment. To make a selection, use the Navigation Buttons e to select one of the options shown on the Adjustment Options Line É, or enter the appropriate information with the Numeric Keys p, depending on the option being adjusted.

Within a given menu, adjustments are made using the following steps and commands on the remote control:

• Press the select an item to be adjusted.

• When the current setting for the item to be adjusted is highlighted, press the Enter Button z.

• Press the select one of the options shown on the Adjustment Options É line. In cases where a series of underscore lines (_ _ _ _) is shown, enter the desired setting using the Numeric Keys p.

• When the desired setting is highlighted or the numeric entry made, press the Enter Button z.

• Press the select another item for adjustment, if required.

• When all required adjustments on this menu have been made, press the e to move to the Submenu Selection Area ∫ and then press the e to select another Submenu.

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• If all adjustments are complete, press the OSD

Button ` to exit the menu system.

Most DVDs are created to allow setup menus to be displayed while the disc is playing, superimposed over the video playback. However, some discs are authored in a way that does not allow this. If you see the icon displayed on the screen after pressing the OSD Button `, press the Stop Button k and then press the OSD Button ` again.

The method of navigation, option selection and adjustment described below applies to all menus except for the Video Adjustments, which use a different control method due to the need for viewing the on-screen video or the DVD 31’s internal test signal while the settings are being made. See page 21 for more information on changing the Video Adjustments.

Setup Menu

The five submenus within the SETUP menu are where you establish the basic system settings for the DVD 31. Most of these settings need to be adjusted only once, and in many cases you will find that the system defaults are the correct option for your combination of DVD player, A/V receiver or surround processor and video display. However, it is worth a few minutes to briefly scan through each of the Submenus to confirm that the settings are correct and to familiarize yourself with the available options so that you are aware of the flexibility of the DVD 31.

To access the SETUP menus, press the OSD Button ` to activate the main menu screen, and then press the so that SETUP is highlighted and then use the

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desired Sub-Menu ∫ is highlighted within a white outline box and press Enter z.

System Setup Menu

The SYSTEM SETUP submenu is where you establish the control options for the DVD 31 that do not relate to audio or video playback. In most cases, the system default options are sufficient for normal operation, but you may wish to change them to tailor the unit’s operation to your preferences.

The following adjustments may be made on the SYSTEM SETUP menu.

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Navigation Buttons e

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Display Language: This setting selects the language that will be used for the DVD 31’s OSD menus and other system messages. The default is English, but you may also select French, Spanish, German or Italian.

Preferred Subtitle Language: This setting selects the language used for the display of subtitles. The default setting is OFF, which plays discs without subtitles. To set the player so that subtitles will always play in a specific language when they are available, select from any of the choices shown on the Adjustment Options Line É when adjusting this item, as shown above. If you do not find your preferred language in the list of options, you may select a preferred language by first pressing the Navigation Buttons e during the setting adjust- ment so that OTHER is highlighted. Press the

Enter Button z and then use the Numeric Keys p to enter the four-digit code listed on page 30 for

the desired language. This selects a preferred subtitle language, but it will only be available when the disc being played contains that language. The list of subtitles available on any given disc is always shown on the disc jacket, usually at the bottom of the back cover. Note that the subtitles may also be switched on or off, or a new language selected during playback using the Subtitle Button , as described on page 25.

Panel Time-Out: This settings selects the time-out interval for the front-panel Information Display @. The default setting is OFF, which disables this feature so that the front-panel indicators are always illuminated. You may also choose five to 20 seconds as the length of time after you press any button on the front panel or remote for the display to go out. To view the displays when they are off, press any button on the remote.

Status Bar Time-Out: This setting selects the timeout interval for the on-screen Status Bar that appears at the top of your video screen when the Status Button x is pressed while a disc is playing. During DVD playback, the status bar shows the current title and chapter, as well as the elapsed or remaining time in the current title. You may program the status bar to remain on-screen for either five or 20 seconds after the Status Button x is pressed. When OFF is selected, the time-out is disabled, and the status bar will remain on the screen until the Status Button x or Clear Button o is pressed.

Parental Control: This setting enables you to restrict viewing to films or other discs encoded with parental control information to a specific level or below, and it also enables you to change the password that must be entered to change the settings for this option. The default setting allows all discs to be played, but you may change the setting so that viewing is controlled within the eight steps, with lower numbers being more restrictive and high numbers allowing more material

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to be viewed. The steps correspond to the standard MPAA ratings symbols as follows. Additional information about movie ratings is available online at www.mpaa.org/movieratings.

• Step 1 is equivalent to a “G” rating for general audiences with material appropriate for all viewers.

• Step 2 is an intermediate level between “G” and “PG” rated material.

• Step 3 is equivalent to a “PG” rating.

• Step 4 is equivalent to a “PG-13” rating.

• Step 5 is an intermediate level between “PG-13” and “R” rated material.

• Step 6 is equivalent to an “R” rating.

• Step 7 is equivalent to an “NC17” rating.

• Step 8 allows all discs to be played, regardless of their content rating.

To access the Parental Control settings, press the

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Navigation Buttons e until the current setting on the Parental Control Settings ç line is highlighted and press the Enter Button z. Next, enter the default password by pressing “8888” using the Numeric Buttons p. Finally, use the Navigation Buttons e to highlight the desired parental control level as shown on the Adjustment Options É line as described above. You may also change the password by highlighting NEW PASSWORD, pressing Enter Button z and by following the instructions that appear in the

Command Descriptions ∂ line.

Disc Recognition: This setting controls the Disc

Recognition feature. When turned on, it allows you to pause a DVD-Video disc, remove it from the player, play another disc, and then resume the playback of the original disc at a later time from the point at which you paused. When a previously played disc is reinserted in the DVD 31, you will be presented with an on-screen status message asking whether you wish to start playback from the beginning of the disc or resume at the point where you left off. Note that even when the setting is activated, you must playback, rather than bring it to a full stop, and the unit must not be turned off between discs.

PBC Support: This setting controls the activation of PBC (Play Back Control) Support for VCD discs. If you plan to play VCD discs, which are a CD-ROM-based format that predates DVD, we recommend that the setting be turned ON.

Screen Saver: This setting controls the activation of a screen saver that prevents the image of the “splash screen” from being “burned” into the face of your video display when a disc is stopped for more than five minutes. If you use the DVD 31 with a plasma display, direct-view CRT set or a CRT-based projector, we strongly recommend that the setting be turned ON.

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Show Angle Icon: This setting controls the activation of the Angle Icon. When this setting is turned ON, the Angle Icon, which is a small image of a movie camera, will appear in the upper right corner of the screen when multiple-angle material is available on the disc being played. When the icon appears, press the Angle Button s on the remote to switch between the available views or program material.

Audio Setup Menu

This menu establishes the DVD’s configuration for general audio settings, such as preferred language and digital audio settings.

As with all setup menus, press the OSD Button ` to activate the main menu screen, and then press the ‹ /› Navigation Buttons e so that SETUP is highlighted. Press Enter Button z, and then use the

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AUDIO SETUP menu is highlighted within a white outline and press the Enter Button z again. Finally, press the

e once more to move the highlight to the Control Settings ç side of the menu screen.

The following adjustments are available on the AUDIO SETUP menu:

Preferred Audio Language: This setting is used to select the default language that will be used for program playback. The factory default setting is English, but you may choose French, Spanish, German or Italian by making a selection on the Adjustment Options É line. To select a language other than those shown, select OTHER from the choices on the Adjustment Options É line and press the Enter Button z. Then, use the Numeric Keys p to enter the four-digit code listed on page 30 for the desired language. This selects a preferred audio program language, but it will only be available when the disc being played contains that language. The list of languages available on any given disc is always shown on the disc jacket, usually at the bottom of the back cover. Note that the audio playback language may also be changed at any time during playback using the Audio Button c, as described on page 24, but any changes made will only be effective during playback of that disc.

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Digital Output: This setting selects the digital audio data stream that is routed to the Optical Digital Output ¡ or the Coaxial Digital Output ™.

Two choices are available:

• ORIGINAL, which is the default setting, sends

the Dolby Digital or DTS soundtrack, as selected from the disc’s menu or by using the Audio Button c, as explained on page 25. This setting should be used when your receiver or processor is capable of decoding signals in the Dolby Digital or DTS format.

• PCM, which outputs a standard PCM signal for

decoding by standard digital-to-audio converters that are not compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS data streams.

PCM Limit: This setting selects the maximum sample rate for the digital audio output of the DVD 31. Before making a selection for this option, consult the owner’s manual for your receiver or processor to determine the maximum sampling rate your receiver or processor is capable of handling. Three choices are available:

• If your receiver is not capable of resolving digital signals greater than 48kHz, or if you are uncertain of your equipment’s capabilities, select the 48kHz option. The DVD 31 will down-sample any program material with higher sample rates so that it is compatible with your equipment.

• If your receiver or processor is capable of handling digital signals up to 96kHz, select that option. The DVD 31 will down-sample any program material with higher sample rates so that it is compatible with your equipment.

• If your receiver or processor is capable of handling digital signals up to 192kHz, select the No Limit option. In this case all signals will be passed through at their native rates without down-sampling.

If you are unsure of the capabilities of your receiver or processor, we suggest that you start with the 96kHz option. If you select this setting and do not hear any audio when a high-resolution disc is played, change the setting to 48kHz so that the audio will be properly downsampled.

Dynamic Range: This setting allows you to take advantage of the programming present on some Dolby Digital recordings to reduce the volume of louder, peak passages while maintaining intelligibility of quieter passages. This means that you may listen to programs at a level that allows the full impact of a soundtrack to be heard at a volume that is lower than you might otherwise use to avoid complaints about loud volume levels. The DVD 31 accomplishes this by compressing the audio to a greater or lesser degree, depending on which setting you choose. Three options are available:

• MINIMUM does not make any changes to the original playback, and should be used when the

volume setting in the listening room may be as loud as you desire.

• MEDIUM applies a moderate amount of compres-

sion so that louder passages are a little bit quieter.

• MAXIMUM applies more compression so that

louder passages are much softer.

Feel free to experiment with the settings at any time. Note that if your receiver or processor also allows you to program the dynamic range setting, also known as the “Night Mode,” you do not need to make any adjustments on the DVD 31 and should leave the setting at MINIMUM.

Audio Adjustments: This setting activates the AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS menu’s options. If your DVD 31 is connected to a receiver or processor that does NOT have the capability to adjust bass management/speaker size, output levels and delay times on its “direct” inputs, the proper setting here is On. However, if your receiver or processor does allow adjustment for these settings, we recommend that you make them there and select Bypass on this submenu.

Delay Unit: This setting selects the measurement system used in entering delay times when the AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS menu is activated. Distance entry in feet is the default, but you may alternatively choose to enter the distances in meters.

Audio Adjustments Menu

This menu allows you to adjust the settings that control the audio output on the 5.1-Channel Audio Outputs ¢ for bass management (speaker size), output level and delay times. The proper adjustment of these settings is key to optimal reproduction of DVDAudio discs, particularly when the DVD 31 is used with a receiver or processor that does not have audio adjustment capabilities for the direct inputs.

Important Note: In order to avoid audio problems, when the DVD 31 is connected to a receiver or processor that DOES have the capability to adjust audio and bass management parameters internally for direct inputs, you may use that capability or adjust the settings in the DVD 31. As noted above, the preferred method of operation is to use the receiver for these adjustments. In that case, remember to set the

AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS setting in the AUDIO SETUP menu to BYPASS. If you

make the adjustments using the DVD 31's settings, it is important that the receiver's settings for the “direct” inputs be disabled or set to “Large” for the speakers and “0” for the level adjustments and delay times, provided that these settings are separate for the “Direct” inputs from the rest of the receiver’s operation. If you have any questions about the capabilities of your receiver or processor, we recommend that you consult its owner’s manual or the manufacturer’s Web site for further information.

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SYSTEM SETUP

Before proceeding with the audio setup adjustments using the DVD 31’s controls, we recommend that you first use the menu system in your receiver and processor to access the settings already established for “Speaker Size,” “Output Level” and “Delay Time.” Write these settings down, as you will use them during the configuration process.

As with all setup menus, press the OSD Button ` to activate the main menu screen, and then press

⁄/¤

Navigation e so that SETUP is high-

lighted. Then use the e until the AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS Submenu ∫ is highlighted within a white outline box and press Enter z.

The following adjustments are available on the AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS menu for each speaker position. Although some of the adjustments work in speaker pairs, it is recommended that you cycle through the adjustments for each speaker position using the enter the settings that are appropriate for your system.

Speaker Size: Speaker size is part of the bass management system which determines which frequencies are sent to the specific speaker position, and which are sent to the subwoofer. The designation of “size” does not refer to the speaker’s physical size, but rather to the lowest frequency a speaker can handle. For this purpose, “full-range” speakers are considered “large,” while those not capable of reproduction below 100Hz are considered “small.” In general, if you are using a packaged speaker system with smaller satellite-type speakers and a subwoofer, you should select Small. Large should only be selected if you are certain that your speakers are capable of handling extreme low-frequency sounds.

Note that the speaker size for the Front Left and Front Right, and Surround Left and Surround Right positions are adjusted as pairs. When you change the setting for the left speaker in either the front or surround positions, the right speaker changes to that setting, and vice versa.

For the subwoofer, the settings are slightly different. Select On when a subwoofer is connected, or Off if one is not used. The second setting for the subwoofer is the crossover. This determines which sounds will be sent to the subwoofer, and which to the main

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/‹/›Navigation Buttons

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/‹/›Navigation Buttons e to

speakers when Small is selected as the speaker size for any of the speakers. Select the frequency from those shown on the Adjustments Options Line É that is closest to the lowest frequency your main (left/center/right/surround left/surround right) speakers are able to reproduce. If you are not familiar with that information, it may be found in the owner’s manual for your speakers.

Delay Time: This setting is used to compensate for the time it takes for sound to reach you from each speaker position. Select the distance from the speaker to your listening position by choosing one of the distance settings shown on the Adjustments Options Line É. This setting is not available for the sub- woofer.

Output Level: This setting is used to maintain balanced reproduction and sound field presentation. The goal is to make certain that a sound of identical level is heard from each speaker position. The best way to do this is to enter the same speaker level output settings already established by your receiver and processor. Alternatively, you may use a test disc that outputs a fixed tone to all speakers at the same time and adjust the settings here so that the tone is heard at the same level from all speakers.

Video Setup Menu

This menu establishes the DVD’s configuration for video format settings such as aspect ratio and output scan.

As with all setup menus, press the OSD Button ` to activate the main menu screen, and then press the ‹ /› Navigation Buttons e so that SETUP is highlighted. Press the Enter Button z, and then use the

K/L

/‹ /› Navigation Buttons e until

the VIDEO SETUP menu is highlighted within a white outline and press the Enter Button z again. Finally, press the ‹ /› Navigation Buttons

e once more to move the highlight to the Control Settings ç side of the menu screen.

The following adjustments are available on the Video Setup menu:

Aspect Ratio: This setting selects the aspect ratio of video programming. Your choice should be made according to the shape of your video display and your personal preferences. Three choices are available:

• 16:9: If you have a widescreen (16:9) display, or a display that has a widescreen mode, choose this setting. With this setting, the DVD 31 will adjust the output for widescreen movies so that they fill the entire screen in the proper aspect ratio. Note, however, that in this setting a disc recorded in the 4:3 aspect ratio will appear in the widescreen as a boxed image in the center, with black columns on the left and right side of the screen. Note that if the widescreen option is chosen and a widescreen movie is played on a conventional 4:3 aspect ratio set, the image will be distorted due to vertical compression.

• Letterbox: If you have a standard, 4:3 aspect ratio video display, choose this setting if you wish to see the entire frame of the movie as it is recorded on the disc without any image cutoff at the left and right sides. While this allows widescreen movies to be shown in their entirety, they will occupy a smaller portion of the screen and black “letterbox” bars may appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

• PanScan: If you have a standard, 4:3 aspect ratio

video display and prefer to have widescreen movies displayed without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen, choose this option. Note, however, that since most DVDs do not contain special “pan/scan” coding that allows the on-screen image to follow the action, you may find that while the image will fill the screen, the vertical spread will cause it to be cropped at the left and right side.

Scan Type: This setting allows you to select between progressive and interlaced scanning for the Component Video Outputs ∞ to maximize the image resolution for the type of video display in use. When all desired setup and configuration entries have been made, press the OSD Button ` to return the player to normal operation and you are ready to enjoy the finest in DVD or CD playback! Note that the output at the S-Video ∞ and Composite Video § outputs will always be standard-rate video that is compatible with any television set or video display. Two choices are available:

• Progressive: Select this option if you have a video display that is compatible with input sources of 480P or greater. Displays labeled as “HDTV Ready,” including virtually all large-screen LCD and plasma displays, are compatible with progressive scan.

• Interlaced: Select this option when you are using

an older video display that has Y/Pr/Pb component inputs, but which is not capable of displaying high scan rate, or “HD” signals.

Video Mode: This setting affects only the Component Video Outputs ∞, and it controls how the

video signals are optimized for progressive scan display. In most cases, the “automatic” mode is your best choice, as it senses whether the disc being played was

20 SYSTEM SETUP

SYSTEM SETUP AND TEST SCREEN

originally recorded on video or shot on film. However, in some cases you may wish to compensate for errors in the disc authoring that occur when the frame rate is not properly maintained when films are converted to video. Three choices are available:

• Auto: This is the recommended setting, as it lets the DVD 31 analyze the signals from the DVD and adjust the output accordingly.

• Movie: Choose this option for optimal playback of material that was shot on film, even though you are viewing it on video via a DVD.

• Video: Choose this option for optimal playback of material that was shot directly to video, such as concerts and sports programming.

Video Adjustments Menu

This menu allows you to adjust five key parameters of the video signal to compensate for differences between your DVD player and other video sources. You may use either the DVD 31’s built-in color bar test signal or a test disc as the standard for the adjustments. To ensure that your system is properly optimized, we strongly recommend that you adjust your video display using the display’s own controls before making any changes to the DVD 31’s output. Once the display is properly calibrated with all settings on the DVD 31 set to their midpoint, use the controls on this menu to fine-tune the DVD 31’s output.

Due to the nature of these settings, the navigation is somewhat different from the DVD 31’s other menus and controls. The menu itself is called up in the same way as the other menus. Press the OSD Button ` to activate the main menu screen, and then press the

K/L

Navigation Buttons e so that SETUP

is highlighted. Press the Enter Button z, and then use the

K/L

/‹ /› Navigation Buttons e until

the VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS menu box (which contains an icon with slider controls and the word VIDEO, and is located at the bottom of the column in the Submenus Area ∫) is highlighted within a white outline. Then press Enter z again.

When you press Enter z the video adjustments will appear inside a black bar at the top of the screen, with either the video from a disc being played or the splash screen shown on the rest of the screen.

To change any of the video adjustments shown at the top of the screen, first press the

K/L

/‹ /›

Navigation Buttons e so that the “+” to the right

of a parameter name is highlighted to increase the setting or “–” to the right of a parameter name is highlighted to decrease the setting. Then press the Enter Button z to change the value as shown by the number of blue lines to the left or right of the center line. When only the dark center line is shown with no blue lines, the setting is at the midpoint default value.

When adjusting the Black Level setting, note that the adjustment available is to either have the setting at the midpoint, which provides a full “0 to 100” black level setting, or “full”, which complies with standards for video with what is called “setup”, or a “7.5 to 100” black level setting.

Changes to any of the settings may be made with a test disc playing, or you may use the internal test signal by pressing the

K/L

/‹ /› Navigation

Buttons e until the word OFF is highlighted next

to the TEST SCREEN line. To activate the test signal, press the Enter Button z and note that a special combination test signal, including both color bars and gray scale along with 100% black and white fields, will be displayed. To recall the video controls, press the OSD Button ` and then navigate among the settings and make any necessary changes following the steps in the previous paragraph.

Test Screen

With the test screen showing on your video display, the following adjustments may be made:

• The proper color intensity setting on your TV.

• Proper color adjustments using the color bars, which should be (left to right) black, white, yellow, cyan (turquoise), green, magenta, red, blue, black.

Color Bars

Gray Scale

100% Black/White Fields

• The proper color transition, seen as sharp separation of the bars.

• The performance of the color circuits in your TV (with “Video” signals); bar edges should show no vertical crawling dots.

With the gray scale and the black/white fields below the color bars, the brightness and contrast of your screen can be adjusted.

TV Picture Adjustment With Test Screen Brightness Adjustment:

1. Turn down the color control on your TV until the

color bars are visible in black and white.

2. Adjust the contrast to the lowest level where you

still can see all bars within the gray scale in the test picture separately and clearly.

3. Adjust the brightness so that the bars in the gray scale are all visible. The bar furthest to the left has to be as black as possible rather than gray but the next gradation must clearly be distinct from it. All the bars in the gray scale should be gradually and evenly changing from black to white, left to right.

Contrast Adjustment:

1. Adjust the contrast on your TV until you see a bright white bar in the lower right corner of the screen and a deep-dark-black bar to the left. The optimal contrast setting will depend on your preference and the surrounding light in the TV room.

2. If the brightness of the white bar no longer increases when the contrast is turned up or the borders of the white “harman/kardon” letters on top bloom (overlight) into the black areas (drastically decreasing the sharpness of the type), the contrast has been turned up too much. Reduce the contrast until these effects disappear and the video still looks realistic.

3. If you are watching TV with customary surrounding daylight, adjust the contrast so that a normal video picture has about the same look as the surroundings in your room. That way the eye is relaxed when watching the TV picture. This contrast setting may be reduced when the surrounding light is dimmed, thereby usually improving the sharpness of a video significantly.

4. The gray scale in the middle line needs to have the same clear difference between each bar as before the contrast adjustment. If not, go back to “

Brightness Adjustment” and repeat Step 3 and

then

“

Contrast Adjustment,” making only minor

adjustments each time for optimization.

Color Adjustment

1. When the brightness and contrast are set optimally, turn up the color control to the level of your preference. Adjust to the level where the colors look strong but still natural, not overdone. If the color level is too high, depending on the TV, some of the bars will seem wider or the color intensity will not increase while the control is turned up. Then the color control must be reduced again. Ultimately, you also should test the color intensity with a video – e.g., pictures of natural faces, flowers, fruit and vegetables, and other common natural articles for an optimal setting of the color intensity.

2. Use the large white bar below the gray scale to tweak the warmth of the picture. Every viewer has a preference as to how the glow of the picture should be. Some prefer a little colder picture, some a warmer glow. The Tint function on your TV and the white bar can be used to control this. Adjust the Tint to the level where you feel the white color has the tone you prefer.

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PLAYBACK BASICS FOR ALL FORMATS

Loading Discs

To load discs in the DVD 31, first turn the DVD 31 on by pressing in the Power On/Off Switch or Power On Button0. Note that the Power

Indicator

nected to an AC power source. It will turn blue when the Power On Button is pressed.

Next, press the Open/Close Button the disc tray opens.

Hold the disc by the edge, and gently place it into the disc drawer, making certain that the disc is properly seated in the tray's insert. If the disc is not correctly centered, you may damage both the disc and the player when the drawer closes. When loading discs, please note the following:

• The DVD 31 will play discs with the following logos

• The DVD 31 will only play discs in the NTSC video

• Playback capability for CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD-R,

• The DVD 31 will only play discs that are coded for

• Both 5-inch (12cm) and 3-inch (8cm) discs

• When loading CD audio discs, load the discs

• When loading DVD discs with printed labels,

• Some DVD discs are double-sided. The title infor-

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will turn amber when the unit is con-

as well as most DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs. DO NOT attempt to play another type of disc.

format. It will not play discs for other standards such as PAL or SECAM.

DVD+RW or DVD+RW discs will vary according to the quality of the disc. On some occasions it is possible that these discs may not play on the DVD 31. This does not indicate any problem with the DVD 31.

Region 1 or discs that are open to being played in all regions. Discs that contain a Region Code of 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 (as noted by a number inside a world map logo on the disc’s cover jacket or case) will not play.

may be used.

with the label side up.

load them label side up.

mation for these will be printed on the inner ring of the disc, very close to the center hole. The title for the side you wish to play should be facing up.

8Auntil

After a disc is properly loaded, press the Open/Close Button

A3to close the disc drawer. After the

drawer closes, you will see a brief indication of Reading in both the Information Display and in the on-screen display to alert you to the fact that the unit is determining the type of disc (DVD, CD,VCD or MP3) and is reading the data for track, chapter, title and other information about the disc.

Once the disc’s data has been read, the type of disc will be displayed by the Disc-Type Indicator B and the disc will automatically begin playing.

• When a DVD is detected, playback will automatically begin and the screen will show the program or the disc’s menu, depending on how the disc has been created.

• If a CD is detected, playback will begin automatically and the screen will show the Info menu with information about the disc, including the number of tracks and the playback time. To remove this menu from the screen, press the Clear Button o.To remove the video playback and simply listen to music with no on-screen messages, press the Video Off Button l.

If a disc is already in the drawer when the unit is turned on, it will begin playing. If the disc was stopped using the Resume function, playback will begin from the point where it was stopped. If the disc was stopped by pressing the Stop Button the disc will begin playing from its beginning.

Playback Features for DVD and CD Discs:

• To momentarily pause playback and freeze the current picture frame on a DVD, press the Pause

Button

6D. To resume playback after pressing

the Pause button, press the Play Button

• To move forward or backward through the tracks on a DVD-Audio disc or CD or the chapters on a DVD, press the Skip Forward/Reverse Buttons

on the front panel or the Previous/Next

Buttons

on the remote.

• To move forward or backward through a disc at fast speed, press the Search Forward/Reverse

Buttons

, or press the front-panel

Skip/Search Buttons 45 briefly until fast play begins and then release them. Press the buttons again to cycle through the available speeds. Once one of these buttons is pressed, the fast search will continue until the Play Button Note that the fast-play speeds are different for the various disc types.

For DVD-Video discs, the forward and reverse fastplay speeds are 2x, 16x, 64x and 200x.

For DVD-Audio discs, the forward and reverse fastplay speeds are 4x, 8x, 16x and 48x.

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7Mis pressed.

For CDs, the forward and reverse fast-play speeds are 4x and 32x.

For VCD and SVCD discs, the forward and reverse fast-play speeds are 4x and 32x.

NOTE: Fast search is not available when MP3 or WMA discs are playing.

When a DVD-Video disc is playing, you may move forward or backward through the disc in slow motion by first pressing the Pause Button g and then pressing the Search/Slow Forward or Search/Slow Reverse Buttons jv. Each press of the buttons will cycle the player through one of the four slow-play speeds (1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x and 1/16x). Press the Play Button h to resume normal playback. For VCD and SVCD discs, the forward and reverse slow-play speeds are 1/2x and 1/4x.

Note that there is no audio playback during fast or slow-forward or -reverse play of DVD discs. This is normal for DVD, as A/V receivers and surround processors cannot process the digital audio streams during slow modes. Slow-play is not available for DVDAudio or CD discs.

• When a camera icon shows on the screen, or the

Angle Indicator

that there is multiple-angle information on the disc being played. To change the angle, press the Angle

Button

An on-screen banner message will appear to indicate the angle view in use.

To illuminate the buttons on the remote control so that they may be seen in low-light conditions, press the

Light Button

I appears, this is your indication

until the desired angle view appears.

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DVD PLAYBACK

Using a DVD’s Menu

One of the unique features of the DVD system is that it offers a producer the opportunity to include a wide range of features on a disc, including multiplelanguage tracks; subtitles in a variety of languages; special information such as movie trailers and cast information; as well as other customized information. In addition, producers may divide a movie or program into chapters that allow for quick access to specific parts of the program. These chapters may be accompanied by thumbnail pictures of a scene from the specific chapter to help you select the desired spot on the disc.

When a disc is playing, press the Disc Menu Button

to pause the playback and display the disc’s menu. As there are no hard rules about style and contents for DVD menus, the way they appear on the screen and the information they contain will vary from one disc to another. However, the following general rules apply to most menus:

• You may move through the options on a menu with

the

K/L

/‹ /› Navigation Buttons 4,as

the disc’s programming allows. The option selected will typically be highlighted in a certain color or inside an outline box.

• To select a highlighted option, which may either

play a portion of the disc or move to a submenu, press the Enter Button y or the Play

Button

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• On some discs, when you select the DVD menu

during the playback of a movie, the disc will return to the point in the program where the menu was selected by offering a “Play Movie” option. Press the Enter Button y or Play Button to resume play. However, not all discs offer this feature, and selecting the menu while playing a movie may mean that you will either have to go back to the beginning of the program or the start of a chapter. This feature is out of the control of the DVD 31, as it is set by the disc’s internal programming.

Important Notes on DVD Playback

The DVD 31 is capable of all the features and options covered by the DVD standards. However, it is up to the producer of a DVD disc to decide which of those features and functions are available on any given disc. For that reason, not all discs will function identically, and some discs will not have many of the features of the DVD system. For example, most current DVD discs do not take advantage of the multiple-angle feature. When you press a button and the player displays the “Feature Prohibited” icon “ ”, this is an indication that the disc has not been programmed for that feature.

In addition, it is common for the producers of DVD discs to block the use of certain functions during only some parts of a disc. For example, many discs prohibit the use of fast-play buttons or prohibit access to the Chapter Menu display during the playback of copyright notices, studio logos, movie credits or trailers. The appearance of the Feature Prohibited ( ) icon, or the inability of certain features to operate when the disc itself has prohibited them, does not indicate a problem with the DVD 31, as these features are outside of the unit’s control.

Zoom Feature

The DVD 31’s advanced digital video processing circuits include a Zoom feature which allows you to enlarge the image for closer examination of a particular part of the picture. Four steps of enlargement are available.

• To use the Zoom feature, press the Zoom Button

while a disc is playing or paused. Each press of the button will increase the zoom-in effect. When you have zoomed through all four steps, the picture will return to normal size.

• When the zoom feature is activated, you may use the

K/L

/‹ /› Navigation Buttons e to

move the zoomed-in picture around the screen once the information box with the zoom ratio and playback time no longer appears on the screen.

• Some discs are created in a way that prevents the Zoom feature from operating. In addition, the Zoom feature will not operate on disc menus and may not operate on subtitles.

Playback Resume Feature

The DVD 31 offers a “Resume” feature for DVD playback that is different from the conventional “Stop” function you may be used to on CD players. When the Stop Button will stop and an on-screen RESUME indication will appear on the video screen and in the Front-Panel

Information Display

is active, the disc’s position is entered into the unit’s memory so that when the Play Button pressed to resume playback, the program will continue at the point where it was when the Stop Button

4Awas pressed.

To completely stop playback, press the Stop Button

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When the Disc Recognition feature is turned on in the System Settings menu, you may pause a disc or press the Stop Button 5/k once, remove it from the player, and then have the option of resuming playback at the point where you left off, as long as the player has not been turned off after other discs have been played.

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PLAYING DVDs and CDs

Using the On-Screen Status Display

When a DVD-Video or DVD-Audio disc is playing, you may press the Status Button x at any time to view a quick summary of the disc’s playback status. The Status Bar not only gives you a snapshot of the unit’s current state; it also provides an easy way to select a different title, chapter or time display.

For DVD-Video Discs:

• Title ƒ: This display shows the current title.

chapter.

• Playback Status ˙: This section shows whether

the unit is in Play or Pause, or whether it is in a fast or slow search/scan mode.

• Time Display Type î: This section identifies the type of information in the Time Display ¬ section of the display.

• Options ∆: This line is blank when the Status Display is first accessed, but when it is used to change the title, chapter or time display, the available choices will be shown here.

• Time Bar ˚: This display is a graphic representation of the time remaining for the disc being played. As the disc plays, blue bars will appear to give a relative indication of where the current scene is between the beginning and end of the title.

• Time Display ¬: This section of the display shows the time corresponding to the type of display indicated in the Time Display Type î.

For DVD-Audio Discs:

The Status display for DVD-Audio discs is identical to that for DVD-Video discs with the following difference:

• Group: Since DVD-Audio discs contain groups of tracks organized into one or more Groups, you are able to view or change the Group on a DVD-Audio disc, as opposed to the Title on a DVD-Video disc.

Selecting a Title (for DVD-Video Discs)

To select a title, first press the Status Button N so that the Status Display appears. The Current Title ƒ will be highlighted in a blue box. Press the Enter Button P and a list of the available titles will appear in the Options Line ∆. Use the ‹/› Navigation Buttons 4 to select the desired title in a highlighted blue box and press the Enter Button P to begin playing the new title. Note that if the icon appears when you attempt to select a new title, this is an indi-

cation that the disc does not allow the title to be changed in this manner even though a list of title numbers will appear. This is a function of the way the disc was created and is not a flaw in the DVD 31.

Selecting a Group (for DVD-Audio Discs)

Since DVD-Audio discs are organized into Groups, instead of Titles, you may view or change the Group in use by following the same instructions as for changing the Title on a DVD-Video disc, as shown above.

Selecting a Chapter (for DVD-Video Discs)

To select a chapter, first press the Status Button N so that the Status Display appears. Next, press the ›

Press the Enter Button P and a list of the available chapters will appear in the Options Line ∆. Use the ‹ /› Navigation Buttons 4 to select the desired chapter in a highlighted blue box and press the Enter Button P to begin playing the new chapter.

To select a specific chapter on a DVD at any time during playback, simply press the number corresponding to the chapter you wish to view using the Numeric Keys F. You may also move one by one through the chapters at any time by pressing the Previous Step/Next Step Buttons 8M on the remote or the Skip Reverse/Skip Forward Buttons 67 on the front panel.

Selecting a Track (for DVD-Audio Discs)

DVD-Audio selections are recorded on a disc as individual tracks, as on a CD, rather than as the Chapters on a DVD-Video disc. The instructions for viewing or changing the current track number for a DVD-Audio disc are otherwise identical to those for viewing or changing the Chapter on a DVD-Video disc, as shown above.

Selecting a Track (for CDs)

To select a specific track on a CD during playback, when the Player menu appears in your video display, simply press the number corresponding to the track you wish to listen to using the Numeric Keys F. You may also move one by one through the chapters at any time by pressing the Previous Step/Next Step

Buttons 8M on the remote or the Skip Reverse/Skip Forward Buttons 67 on the front panel. When you press the Previous Step 8 or Skip Reverse 6 button once, the player

will return to the start of the current track. Additional presses of the buttons will step back through the available tracks, one at a time.

Changing the Time Display

To change the Time Display, first press the Status Button D so that the Status Display appears. Next,

press the ‹ /› Navigation Buttons 4 so that the current Time Display Type î is highlighted in a

so that the Current

blue box. Press the Enter Button P and a list of the available time display options will appear in the

Options Line ∆.

For DVD-Video Discs:

• Title Elapsed shows the time elapsed in the current title. In cases where the disc has only one title, this will be the same as the elapsed time on the disc.

• Title Remaining shows the time remaining in the current title. In cases where the disc has only one title, this will be the same as the time remaining on the disc.

• Chapter Elapsed shows the time remaining in the current chapter.

• Chapter Remaining the current chapter.

For DVD-Audio Discs:

• Track Elapsed shows the time elapsed in the current track.

• Track Remaining shows the time remaining in the current track.

• Group Elapsed shows the time elapsed in the cur- rent group.

• Group Remaining shows the time remaining in the current group.

Press the ‹ /› Navigation Buttons 4 to highlight the desired time display method and press the Enter Button P to change the display. Note that any changes made here will affect the time display in both the Status Display and the front-panel Information

Display @.

NOTE: When a CD, MP3 or Windows Media disc is

playing, the On-Screen Status Display will not be available. Instead, the PLAYER Menu of the OSD system will appear on-screen. (See page 28 for more information on using the Player Menu.)

For JPEG discs, the File Index number and File Name will be displayed; however, you will not be able to change them. To navigate a JPEG disc, you must use the Player Menu of the OSD system (see page 28).

Selecting the Audio Track (DVDs Only)

Many DVDs contain more than one audio track. On many discs, you will find multiple languages, while others will offer a choice of different audio formats or mixes (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS), while some will also contain commentary from the director or stars or Descriptive Video Service content. The default audio language is set in the AUDIO SETUP menu as shown on page 19.

To change the audio track, press the Audio Select Button 2 to show the current audio track configu- ration. When you press the Enter Button P,a series of numbers will appear. Press the ‹/› Navigation Buttons 4 to change the numeric indi-

shows the time remaining in

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PLAYING DVDs and CDs

cation while noting that a description of the available options appears at the top left corner of the on-screen display. When your desired selection appears, press the Enter Button P and then press the ‹ /› Navigation Buttons 4 so that DONE is high- lighted and then press the Enter Button P again to remove the on-screen display and return to normal playback.

Notes on Audio Tracks:

• Not all discs contain multiple audio track choices. Check the information on back of the disc jacket to see what audio languages or format options are available.

• Some DVDs do not allow direct selection of the audio track during playback. For these discs, you must change the audio track using the disc’s menu system. Press Disc Menu Button O to display the disc’s menu and then use the Navigation Buttons 4 to make your selec- tion following the navigation scheme of the individual disc.

• When you change the audio track or language with the Audio Select Button 2 on the remote control as shown above, you only override the audio language setting established in the Audio Setup menu for the disc currently being played. The unit will revert to its default setting with the next disc.

Selecting or Changing the Subtitle (DVD-Video Discs Only)

Many DVDs contain one or more subtitles. The default subtitle is set in the System Setup Menu as described on page 18, but you may also turn the subtitles on or off or change the language at any time during a disc’s playback.

To change the subtitle language or turn the subtitles on or off, press the Subtitle Button  to show the current configuration. When you press the Enter Button P the available subtitle choices will appear. Press the ‹ /› Navigation Buttons 4 to highlight your choice from the available languages or select OFF turn the subtitles off. When your desired selection appears, press the Enter Button P and then press the ‹ /› Navigation Buttons 4 so that

DONE is highlighted and then press the Enter Button P again to remove the on-screen display

and return to normal playback.

Selecting an Angle (DVD-Video Discs Only)

An increasing number of DVDs contain multiple-angle views, which allow the disc’s creators to provide different views of the same scene, or to present additional on-screen or interactive information. In many cases the disc will alert you to the presence of multiple angles by showing a camera icon or other indication, but in any case where multiple-angle material is available, the Angle Indicator I will light in the front-panel

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Information Display @ and the Multiple Angle Icon

will appear on-screen if it has been turned on in the System Settings menu. (See page 19.)

When multiple angle views are available as shown by any of the available icons or indications, press the Angle Button I to change the view. An information box will appear in the upper right corner of your video screen to show you which angle view is playing and how many are available.

Repeat Play

The DVD 31 offers a number of repeat functions that allow you to set the player so that it automatically repeats a title, chapter or selected segment of the disc (“Repeat A-B”).

To repeat the current title or chapter, press the Repeat Button  to bring a control bar to the top of the screen. When it appears, press the Enter Button P and then press the ‹ /› Navigation Buttons 4 to highlight your choice of either 1 to repeat the current chapter or TITLE to repeat the current title or Group to repeat the current Group for DVD-Audio discs. For CDs, the options are 1 to repeat the current track, or ALL to repeat the entire disc until the playback is stopped or the function is turned off. To turn off the repeat play function, highlight the word OFF. When your desired selection appears, press the Enter

Button P and then press the ‹ /› Navigation Buttons 4 so that DONE is highlighted and then

press the Enter Button P again to remove the onscreen display and return to normal playback.

To program an “A-B” repeat, which allows you to select any portion of a disc for continual playback, press the A-B Repeat Button H at the start of the section to be repeated, and press it again at the end of the segment to be repeated. The disc will then play back the part of the disc that elapsed between the two times the button was pressed until the Stop Button A is pressed.

Information Display

At any time that a disc is playing, you may view a complete summary of the disc by pressing the Info Button 5.

The information shown is a mix of the settings for the player and the contents of the disc, as follows:

• Disc: This shows the type of disc being played.

• Disc ID: If the disc is encoded with its title, that information is shown on this line.

• Aspect Ratio: This line shows the aspect ratio of the programming recorded on the disc, and the way in which it is being played back according to the setting established in the Video Setup menu as shown on page 20. Note that some discs may contain two versions of the same program with a widescreen aspect ratio on one side and a standard aspect ratio on the other.

• Video Standard: The disc’s format is shown here. For the DVD 31, this will always be the NTSC format used in North America, as that is the only format activated for Region 1 players.

• Scan Type: This line shows the scan rate of the programming recorded on the disc, and the way in which it is being played back according to the setting established in the Video Setup menu, as shown on page 20.

• Audio Resolution: This line shows the sample rate and bit rate for the audio track being played on the disc.

• Audio Format: This line shows the audio format being played back.

• Video Bit Rate: The number of blue horizontal lines inside the white bar on this line gives you an indication of the video bit rate of the material being played back up to the limit of 10 Mbps. This indication will vary as a disc is played in response to changes in the amount of compression that was applied to the video signal when it was compressed during the disc creation process.

• Audio Bit Rate: The number of blue horizontal lines inside the white bar on this line gives you an indication of the audio bit rate of the material being played back up to the limit of 5 Mbps.

When you are finished reviewing the material on the Disc Info screen, you may use the

Navigation Buttons 4 and then the Enter Button P to select another menu to adjust a setting or pro-

gram this disc, or press the Info Button 5 or Clear Button  to remove the display from your screen.

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MP3, WINDOWS MEDIA®AND JPEG PLAYBACK

MP3, Windows Media and JPEG Playback

The DVD 31 will recognize data from CD-ROM discs recorded in the MP3, Windows Media 9 (WMA) or JPEG formats. In addition to playing discs with only one of the formats, you may also play discs with more than one of the three formats and even program the player so that sound and image files play at the same time.

When an MP3, WMA or JPEG disc is loaded, the names of the files on the disc will appear on your video display. Use the ‹ /› Navigation Buttons

4 to highlight any file and then press the Enter Button P to play it. If the files have been organized

into directories, you may select a folder from the list by using the ‹ /› Navigation Buttons 4 to highlight a directory folder and press the Enter Button P to expand it. Use the ‹/› Navigation Buttons 4 again to select a file and press the Enter Button P to play it.

The Specific File Types That May Be Played on the DVD 31 Are:

• MP3 Files: MP3 is a popular audio compression format that was developed by the Motion Picture Experts Group as part of the MPEG-1 video compression format. Depending on the specific MP3 encoder used, file size is greatly reduced so that you store many more songs on one compact disc than in the standard audio CD format. MP3 is also used to download audio files to computers for home use. Note, however, that in order to play an MP3 file on the DVD 31, the disc may not contain any encryption or coding that prevents playback. Always be certain that you have, or have purchased, the proper rights or authorization before creating a CD-ROM with MP3 or any other codec format. The DVD 31 is also able to play MP3 files while displaying their file names using its advanced graphic interface. Due to variations in the different encoders and variations of the MP3 codec and the different bit rates used to record MP3 discs, the DVD 31 may not be able to play all discs with MP3 files. We cannot guarantee complete compatibility with MP3 discs, even though they may play on a computer. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with the DVD 31. Note, also, that when a multisession disc with both standard CD audio and MP3 (or WMA) content is used, the DVD 31 will only play the CD audio sections of the disc.

• WMA Files: WMA (Windows Media Audio) is an audio compression format developed by the

Microsoft Media Player. WMA files may be created with greater compression than MP3 without sacrificing audio quality so that even more songs may be recorded on a disc. Note that there have been a number of versions of Windows Media, and the DVD 31 is compatible only with files that end in the “wma” extension and that were recorded using the Windows Media Series 9 encoding.

• JPEG Files: “JPEG” is the acronym used to identify image files recorded according to specifications established by Joint Photographic Experts Group for compressing still images. Identified by the file extension “jpg” when they are recorded on most computers, JPEG files may be created by a digital still camera and then edited and “burned” to a disc in your personal computer, recorded on a CD-ROM disc from film images by a photo processor, or scanned from printed photos into your personal computer and then burned onto a CD-ROM. When playing a disc with JPEG images, press the Picture +/– Buttons K to step through the images one by one.

When a disc with only JPEG files is being played, you may rotate the image by pressing the Angle Button

degrees so that it is properly positioned. You may also use the Zoom Button J to enlarge a JPEG image and the reposition the image when it is zoomed-in. Note that these functions are not available when a disc contains both JPEG still image files and MP3 or Windows Media music files.

Slide Shows

The DVD 31 is unique in its capability to create a “slide show” when you play JPEG images on a disc that also contains MP3 or WMA audio files.

To program the player so that the JPEG images will each play in order for a set time period before switching to the next image while playing an MP3 or WMA audio file at the same time, first call up the Player Menu by pressing the OSD Button Q. Both the Audio and Picture icons will be active. This will play an audio and JPEG file at the same time. To view the images without hearing the audio files, press the

⁄¤‹› Navigation Buttons 4 to move the

cursor to the Audio icon and press the Enter Button P to deactivate it. To play the audio files without viewing the images, move the cursor to the Picture icon and press the Enter Button P to deactivate it. One icon will always be active.

Corporation for use with its Windows

as needed to turn the image 90, 180 or 270

⁄¤‹› Navigation Buttons 4 will

You may also change the amount of time each jpeg image remains on screen. When the Picture icon has been activated as described above, press the

Enter Button P and then use the Navigation Buttons 4 to choose an on-screen

image time of 15, 30 or 45 seconds. When you press the Enter Button P, the setting will remain in effect until you stop play of the disc.

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VCD PLAYBACK

VCD Playback

VCD, a video playback format that predates DVD, is based on a different compression format than DVD and a recording method that is similar to CD. Although the DVD has, for the most part, replaced VCD as a format, the DVD 31 offers VCD playback so that you may play your existing library of VCD discs.

There are two versions of the VCD format: an early version which is simply called “VCD” and a later version with Playback Control which is called “Version

2.0” or “PBC.” The DVD 31 is compatible with both forms of VCD, although playback will vary according to which version is used and the specific way in which the disc was created.

Even though VCD discs provide video, because the format is based on CD technology, the playback functions for a VCD disc are similar to CD. To play a VCD disc, place it in the DVD 31 as you would do with any other CD or DVD disc. The unit takes a few seconds to read the disc’s contents, then the disc will begin playing. However, keep in mind that the exact level of functionality for any VCD will vary widely and it is ultimately determined by the way the disc was created, not by the DVD 31, particularly if the disc has been created under VCD Version 2.0 with Playback Control (see “Playback Control”).

When playing VCD discs, most standard DVD/CD playback controls are used, including Play, Stop, Pause, Resume, Track Skip Forward and Reverse, Slow Forward, Step Forward and Fast Forward or Reverse Search. The functions Slow Reverse and Step Reverse are not available with VCDs.

With VCDs, you have the same access to detailed information on the disc playing or on the current player setting as with DVDs, by pressing the Info Button

on the remote.

Depending on the disc’s functionality, some VCD discs allow the time display to be changed, even with PBC.

Playback Control

VCD discs made under the Revision 2.0 specification will usually offer PBC playback control.

The PBC Indicator E in the front display will turn on automatically with any VCD, when the disc is played.

With PBC, you can select titles and navigate the disc as with DVDs. However, the access to some functions may be prohibited by the PBC playback control; in that case, the prohibit icon will appear on-screen.

When the VCD is made without PBC, the disc can be controlled the same as an audio CD, but direct track access by entering a number is not possible without opening the On-Screen Banner Display.

With PBC, many discs include chapter selection menus that are similar to those found on DVDs. However, on VCD discs, the disc menu (if any) is accessed and controlled differently than on DVDs.

• Play

will start with the first track (which may be an intro), then leading to the VCD menu (if any) automatically.

• Next (Skip Forward) from the intro (Track 1) directly.

• Once the menu options appear on the screen, make your selection by pressing the Numeric Keys that correspond to your desired choice. The desired selection will begin playing automatically.

• Direct number entry without any VCD menu shown on-screen has no effect – even when the Status Banner is on.

The Menu Button is not used for VCD playback.

will skip to the VCD menu

used during DVD playback

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USING THE PLAYER MENU

Using the Player Menu

The DVD 31’s innovative graphical interface uses a unique menu screen to control and program many normal playback functions once the initial configuration settings have been made. Depending on the type of disc being played, the Player menu contains a number of submenus that allow you to view information about the disc and to program tracks for playback.

To view the PLAYER Menu, press the OSD Button ` and note that the layout of the screen and the way in which you navigate through it is identical to the SETUP menu, as described on page 17. By way of review, to select an item for adjustment, use the

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/‹ /› Navigation Buttons 4 to high- light the icon for a Submenu ∫ in a white box, or use the ‹ /› Navigation Buttons 4 to highlight a Control Setting ç in the main portion of the menu screen in a blue box for adjustment. To select a menu or view the Command Description ∂ and Adjustment Options É line for a Control Setting, press the Enter Button P once the desired item is highlighted.

Disc Info Menu

The Disc Info Menu, the first Submenu ∫ as indicated by an “i” icon and the word INFO, describes the disc, shows whether any of the repeat functions are turned on, and shows the current time of the disc.

To change the time display or turn the repeat functions on or off, use the 4 to highlight the item to be changed and press the

Enter Button P. Use the ‹/› Navigation Buttons 4 to select the desired option on the Adjustment Options É line and then press the Enter Button P again to enter the setting.

The bottom half of the main Info menu screen will show a list of the titles and chapters (for DVDs), tracks (for CDs) or files (for MP3, WMA or WMA discs) on the disc. Titles are indicated by a left pointing arrow icon, chapters by an open book icon, CD, MP3 or WMA audio tracks or files by a musical note icon and JPEG photo images by a camera icon. To play any indicated title, chapter, track or file, press the

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/‹ /› Navigation Buttons 4 to highlight it

and then press the Enter Button P. For discs with multiple titles or file folders, highlight the title or track

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name and press the Enter Button P to move the list up one level.

When a disc contains a long list of tracks, files, titles or chapters, you may move up or down through the listings by pressing the Buttons 4 so that the Page Up and Page Down “arrow” icons in the lower left corner of the menu screen are outlined in a white box. Press the Enter Button P to move up or down through the listings.

If you wish to display only the list of titles, chapters, tracks or file names without the disc information, repeat functions and time display, press the

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/‹ /› Navigation Buttons 4 to highlight

the “i” info button at the top of the list of submenus at the left side of the screen and press the Enter Button P. The full-screen display may be restored by highlighting the same icon and pressing the Enter Button P again.

Programmed Playback

The PLAYER MENU also contains a powerful yet easy-to-use tool that allows you to program the order in which titles, chapters, tracks or files will play. This innovative feature permits you to create your own playlist for optimal enjoyment of the contents of any disc the DVD 31 is capable of playing.

To program a disc’s playback, first load it into the DVD 31, but do not start playback. If the disc begins to play, press the Stop Button 4A to halt the playback. Next, press the OSD Button ` so that the PLAYER menu appears, and then press the

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/‹ /› Navigation Buttons 4 until the

PROGRAM icon is highlighted in a white box. At this point, you may press the Enter Button P to remove the disc information, repeat settings and time display lines from the menu, or simply press the

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/‹ /› Navigation Buttons 4 to move

the highlight over to the main portion of the menu for programming.

When the Program Submenu first appears, the list of titles, tracks and/or file or folder names will be shown in the actual order in which they appear on a disc. On discs with multiple titles or folders, an icon with an open file folder will appear to the left of the title or folder to indicate that there are additional chapters or files within the title or folder. In that case, press that ‹ /› Navigation Buttons 4 until the Title or Folder that contains the chapters, tracks or files you wish to play is highlighted and press the Enter Button P. To return back up to a list of titles or folders once they are opened, press the ‹/› Navigation Buttons 4 to highlight the Title or File with a left pointing “return” arrow and press the Enter Button P to move up one level in the disc’s hierarchy.

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With the list of titles, chapters, tracks or files open to the desired place, programming is done by following these simple steps:

1. Make certain that there are two columns of information in the main portion of the screen, a list of titles, chapters, tracks or file names with their associated icons on the left side, and a column named “Disc List” on the right. As you start, the Disc List will be in ascending order.

2. To build the playlist, press the Navigation Buttons 4 until the desired title, chapter, track or file is highlighted, and press the ‹ /› Navigation Buttons 4 so that the high- light moves over to the Disc List column. Three options will appear on the Adjustment Options É line at the very bottom of the screen:

• ADD is used to attach the highlighted title,

chapter, track or file to the end of the current playback list.

• A series of three underscore lines ( _ _ _ ) is used to enter a specific playback position for the highlighted title, chapter, track or file in your new playlist.

• CLEAR removes the highlighted title, chapter, track or file from your new playlist.

3. Press the Enter Button P to program the track.

4. Press the ‹/› Navigation Buttons 4 to

select the desired programming option. If you have chosen the middle option, which allows a specific playback position to be assigned, press the Numeric Keys ﬂ that correspond to the desired playback position first, and then press Enter P.

5. Repeat these steps for all titles, chapters, tracks or files you wish to program.

6. When all programming is complete, press the

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/‹ /› Navigation Buttons 4 so that

the option setting on the Playlist line is highlighted and press the Enter Button P.

7. Press the ‹/› Navigation Buttons 4 so that PROGRAMMED PLAY is highlighted and press the Enter Button P again.

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8. Press the OSD Button P to remove the menus

from the screen and press the Play Button 3h to begin playback in the order you have just programmed.

9. Playback of the disc will be in the programmed order until the disc is changed, or the Playlist setting is returned to DISC ORDER.

Notes on Programmed Playback:

• When you enter a numeric playback position for a

title, chapter, track or file that is lower than its actual position on the disc, all other tracks will be “pushed down” one notch in the list.

• If you enter a numeric playback position that is

greater than the actual number of titles, chapters, tracks or files on the disc, the DVD 31 will automatically assign the last available position number to that title, chapter, track or file.

• During programmed play, the title, chapter, track or

file numbers shown in the front-panel display will continue to display the actual number of the title, chapter, track or file on the disc, but the playback will be in the order you have just programmed. The Program Indicator C will light to remind you that the disc’s tracks are playing in programmed order.

• For discs containing both JPEG files and audio files,

you may independently program the order in which pictures will appear on-screen, and the order in which audio files will be played. Select the Picture or Audio icon on the left side of the screen and follow the steps shown above to program a playlist.

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DVD LANGUAGE CODES

The availability of specific languages for the main audio track or subtitles is dependent on the choices made by a disc’s producer. You should always consult the disc’s jacket for information on languages for any disc. In the case of some languages, you may be required to enter a code from the list below to access that language. See pages 18 and 19 for more information on entering language codes.

Language Code Language Code Language Code

Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Ameharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Aymara 6588 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665 Basque 6985 Bengali; Bangla 6678 Bhutani 6890 Bihari 6672 Bislama 6673 Breton 6682 Bulgarian 6671 Burmese 7789 Byelorussian 6669 Cambodian 7577 Catalan 6765 Chinese 9072 Corsican 6779 Croatian 7282 Czech 6783 Danish 6865 Dutch 7876 English 6978 Esperanto 6979 Estonian 6984 Faroese 7079 Fiji 7074 Finnish 7073 French 7082 Frisian 7089 Galician 7176 Georgian 7565 German 6869 Greek 6976 Greenlandic 7576 Guarani 7178 Gujarati 7185 Hausa 7265 Hebrew 7387 Hindi 7273

Hungarian 7285 Icelandic 7383 Indonesian 7378 Interlingua 7365 Interlingue 7369 Iunpiak 7375 Irish 7165 Italian 7384 Japanese 7465 Javanese 7487 Kannada 7578 Kashmiri 7583 Kazakh 7575 Kinyarwanda 8287 Kirghiz 7589 Kirundi 8278 Korean 7579 Kurdish 7585 Laothian 7679 Latin 7665 Latvian, Lettish 7686 Lingala 7678 Lithuanian 7684 Macedonian 7775 Malagsy 7771 Malay 7783 Malayalam 7776 Maltese 7784 Maori 7773 Marathi 7782 Moldavian 7779 Mongolian 7778 Naru 7865 Nepali 7869 Norwegian 7879 Occitan 7967 Oriya 7982 Oromo (Afan) 7977 Panjabi 8065 Pashto, Pushto 8083 Persian 7065 Polish 8076 Portuguese 8084 Quechua 8185 Rhaero-Romance 8277 Romanian 8279

Russian 8285 Samoan 8377 Sangho 8371 Sanskrit 8365 Scots Gaelic 7168 Serbian 8382 Servo-Groatian 8372 Sesotho 8384 Setswana 8478 Shona 8378 Sindhi 8368 Singhalese 8373 Siswati 8383 Slovak 8375 Slovenian 8376 Somali 8379 Spanish 6983 Sundanese 8385 Swahili 8387 Swedish 8386 Tagalog 8476 Tajik 8471 Tamil 8465 Tatar 8484 Telugu 8469 Thai 8472 Tibetan 6679 Tigrinya 8473 Tonga 8479 Tsonga 8483 Turkish 8482 Turkmen 8475 Twi 8487 Ukrainian 8575 Urdu 8582 Uzbek 8590 Vietnamese 8673 Volapuk 8679 Welsh 6789 Wolof 8779 Xhosa 8872 Yiddish 7473 Yoruba 8979 Zulu 9085

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Unit does not turn on • No AC power • Check AC power plug and make certain any switched

outlet is turned on.

Disc does not play • Disc loaded improperly • Load disc label-side up; align the disc with the guides and

place it in its proper position.

• Incorrect disc type • Check to see that disc is CD, CD-R, CD-RW, VCD, MP3-CD, DVD-R and DVD-RW (standard conforming) or DVD-Movie; other types will not play.

• Invalid Region Code • Use Region 1 disc only.

• Rating is above parental preset • Enter password to override or change rating settings (see page 18).

No picture • Intermittent connections • Check all video connections.

• Wrong input • Check input selection of TV or receiver.

• Progressive scan output selected • Use Progressive Scan mode only with compatible TV.

• Video Off feature active • Press Video Off Button (see page 10).

No sound • Intermittent connections • Check all audio connections.

• Incorrect digital audio selection • Check digital audio settings.

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

• Surround receiver not compatible • Use analog audio outputs.

with 96kHz PCM audio

to reactivate video circuitry

No sound from DVD-Audio discs • No 5.1-channel direct connections • Make certain that all six cables required for the 5.1 Direct Audio Output ¢

connection are made between the DVD 31 and your receiver or processor.

• Receiver input incorrect • Make certain that the correct input source is selected on your A/V receiver or surround sound processor. On some models, this may be different from the normal DVD input setting.

Picture is distorted or jumps during • MPEG-2 decoding • It is a normal artifact of DVD playback for pictures to jump fast forward or reverse play or show some distortion during rapid play.

Some remote buttons do not operate • Function not permitted at this time • With most DVDs, some functions are not permitted at certain during DVD play; prohibited symbol times (e.g., Track Skip) or at all (e.g., direct audio track selection). appears (see below)

The OSD menu is in a foreign language • Incorrect OSD language • Change the display language selection (see page 18).

The symbol appears • Requested function not available at • Certain functions may be disabled by the DVD itself during

this time passages of a disc.

Picture is displayed in the • Incorrect match of aspect ratio settings • Change aspect ratio settings (see page 20). wrong aspect ratio to disc

Remote control inoperative • Weak batteries • Change both batteries.

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

Disc will not copy to VCR • Copy protection • Many DVDs are encoded with copy protection to prevent

copying to VCR.

In addition to the items shown above, additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your DVD 31, or installation-related issues, may be found in the list of “Frequently Asked Questions” which is located in the Product Support section of our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 31

DVD 31 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Applicable Disc: Disc formats: 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch (8cm) DVD-Movie, or DVD-Audio Standard conforming DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW,

VCD, CD, CD-R, MP3 or CD-RW discs Region code: DVD Movie disc with Code 1 or 0 only DVD-Layers: Single Side/Single Layer, Single Side/Dual Layer, Dual Side/Dual Layer Audio formats: Linear PCM, DVD-Audio, MPEG, Windows Media 9, Dolby Digital or DTS Audio Discs Still image format: JPEG

Video Signal System: NTSC

Composite Video Output: 1V p-p/75 ohms, sync negative polarity

S-Video Output: Y/Luminance: 1V p-p/75 ohms, sync negative polarity

C/Chrominance: 0.286V p-p

Component Video Output: Y: 1V p-p/75 ohms, sync negative polarity

Pr: 0.7V p-p/75 ohms

Pb: 0.7V p-p/75 ohms

Analog Audio Output: 2V rms max

Frequency Response: DVD (Linear PCM): 2Hz – 22kHz +0/–0.5dB (48kHz sampling)

2Hz – 44kHz +0/–0.5dB (96kHz sampling)

CD: 2Hz – 20kHz +0/–0.5dB

Signal/Noise Ratio (SNR): 105dB (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: 100–240VAC/50–60Hz

Power Consumption: 2 Watts (On/Standby) /20 Watts (Max)

Dimensions (W x H x D): 17-3/10" x 1-15/16" x 12" (440mm x 49mm x 330mm)

Weight: 7.3 lb (3.3kg)

Depth measurement includes knobs and connectors.

Height measurement includes feet and chassis.

All specifications subject to change without notice.

Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

*Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

“DTS” is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Microsoft and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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