Harman-Kardon DVD 37 User Manual

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DVD 37

AUDIO/VIDEO

DVD 37

PROGRESSIVE-SCAN DVD AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYER

WITH HDMI

™

OWNER’S MANUAL

DVD 37 DVD PLAYER

3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 5 Features & Disc Compatibility 7 DVD Terminology

ront-Panel Controls

9 F

ront-Panel Information Display

10F

emote Control Functions

11R 14 Rear-Panel Connections 15 Setup and Connections 15 Connecting to a TV Only 16 Connecting to a Receiver/Amplifier With a

Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder

17Remote Control Operation

igital Audio Connection

18D

ystem Setup

19S 19 Menus and Navigation 20 Setup Menu 20 System Setup Submenu 21 Audio Setup Submenu 22 Audio Adjustments Submenu 23 Video Setup Submenu 24 Video Adjustments Banner 25 Test Screen 26 Playback Basics 28 DVD Playback 31 CD Playback 33 MP3, Windows Media and JPEG Playback 35 VCD Playback 36 Programmed Play 37 Troubleshooting Guide 38 Technical Specifications 38 Trademark Acknowledgements

For Canadian model

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

Modèle pour les Canadien

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme

la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

à Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee: ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne

orrespondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

Please register your product on our Web site at

www.harmankardon.com.

Note: You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same time, you can choose to be notified about our new products and/or special promotions.

Typographical Conventions

In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, 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) refers to a message that is visible on the front-panel information display or in the on-screen display

1 – (number in a square) refers to a specific front-panel control

a – (number in an oval) refers to a button or indicator on the remote control

¡ – (number in a circle) refers to a rear-panel connection

A – (letter in a square) refers to an indicator in the front-panel information display å – (letter in a circle) refers to a type of cable connection between the DVD player and another component

– (letter in an oval) refers to a section of an on-screen display

front-panel controls and rear-panel connections,

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the Harman Kardon

DVD 37. The DVD 37 is a state-of-the-art optical disc

layer that can play almost every music, movie and

p still-image disc in your library with the highest fidelity available today.Along with playback of conventional DVD movie discs and audio CDs, the DVD 37 lets

ou enjoy the latest high-resolution DVD-Audio discs,

y w

ith HDMI

™

High-Definition Multimedia Interface

(

™

) output of pure, uncompressed digital audio and video that showcases your favorite movies and music as you’ve never experienced them before.

A virtually universal player, the DVD 37 can also play files recorded on a computer’s optical drive in the MP3 or Windows Media

formats, CD-R/RW discs, DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW discs and VCD programs, and still images recorded in the JPEG format.

Regardless of a disc’s format, the DVD 37’s video and audio playback is of the highest quality, thanks to pixel-by-pixel video processing and true 3/2 pulldown reconstruction of film-based programming. When used with an HDMI-compatible audio/video receiver and video display, the program quality is preserved. By passing an uncompressed signal, degradation is virtually nonexistent. And the single-cable connection eliminates the problem of wire management.

If you have not yet upgraded to an HDMI video display, you may still enjoy pristine picture quality with the DVD 37’s precision video DACs, which output 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 conjunc-

or the

tion with either the controls on your display

video output adjustments on the DVD 37. In keeping with its 50-year tradition as a leader in

audio technology, Harman Kardon has loaded the

In addition to both

DVD 37 with cutting-edge features optical and coaxial digital outputs for Dolby

DTS

or PCM recordings, the analog outputs for

Digital,

down-mixed stereo or DVD-Audio playback use audiophile-grade digital-to-analog converters for crystalclear outputs

The DVD 37’s exclusive graphical interface makes it easy to get started, simplifying setup and configuration adjustments. During playback, the on-screen menus allow a wide range of program options.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

his may be the first DVD player you own, or a

t replacement for an early-generation machine. In either case, while some of the DVD 37’s features and options resemble those of a CD player or your

irst DVD player, there are likely to be a number of

unctions that you are unfamiliar with. To ensure that

f you are able to take advantage of all the power and flexibility the DVD 37 has to offer, we encourage you to take a few minutes to review this manual before

nstalling the DVD 37. That small investment of time

i 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 discs, DVD-Audio discs, CD audio

iscs, CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, MP3,

d Windows Media

Audio, JPEG still images and

VCD discs

™

■ HDMI

1.0 port with HDCP outputs uncompressed high-definition digital video (720p and 1080i) and up to six channels of Dolby

Digital, DTS®or PCM digital audio, depending on the source disc

■ High-quality video reproduction with pixel-by-

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

■ Simultaneous composite and component or

wn reconstruction

S-video 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

■ 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

that disc will not play on the DVD 37.

disc,

INTRODUCTION 3

SAFETY INFORMATION

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your DVD 37 has been designed for use with

10–240-volt AC current and the plug is specifically

1 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

he unit.

t If you have any questions about the voltage require-

ments for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before

lugging 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 immedi-

, and consult an authorized service center.

ately

Installa

tion 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.

The unit should be placed on its own shelf, not directly on top of another component.

■ Do not place the unit 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.

Some surface finishes may be particularly sensitive to absorbing permanent marks from the rubber feet on

he bottom of your component. This may be due to a

t variety of factors beyond Harman Kardon's control, including the nature of the finish, cleaning materials used, and normal heat and vibration caused by the

se of the product, or other factors. Although every

ffort has been made to select high-quality materials

e for your component, we recommend that caution be exercised in choosing an installation location for the component and in normal maintenance practices,

s your warranty will not cover this type of damage

a to furniture.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts.Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.

Unpacking

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

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

If you do not wish to save the packaging materials, please note that the carton and other sections of the

Please respect the

shipping protection are recyclable

. 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 37, 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, interconnection cords with other components

be certain to disconnect any

and

make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To avoid damage to the DVD 37 that may not be covered by the warranty, be certain that the disc is removed from the unit before it is

oved. Once the DVD 37 is installed, a disc may be

eft in the unit when it is turned off, but the unit should

l NEVER be moved with a disc left in the disc tray.

Important Information for the User

his equipment has been tested and found to comply

T with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy 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,

this device must accept interference received,

(2)

and including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with P

art 15 of the FCC Rules and

may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION: The DVD 37 uses a laser system. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, 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 fully 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.

and,

do not open

s Manual care-

’

4 SAFETY INFORMATION

FEATURES & DISC COMPATIBILITY

ReWritable

AUDIO/VIDEO

FEATURES & DISC COMPATIBILITY

isc Formats Supported by This Player

The DVD 37 can play the following types of prerecorded discs:

DVD CD

3" (8cm) disc 3" (8cm) disc

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

5 The DVD 37 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.

CD-RW CD-R VCD

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

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

• The DVD 37 is compatible with most discs recorded with files encoded using MP3 or Windows Media 9 (up to 320kbps), as well as JPEG still images, including Kodak

Picture CDs. However, variations in the encoder or codec used and the bit rate of the encoding may affect the capability of the DVD 37 to play a specific disc.As a result, we cannot guarantee complete compatibility with all encoders and codec versions

• Most DVD-Audio discs also contain a copy of the program material recorded in the standard Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG or linear PCM formats.The DVD will play back those portions of the disc,

regardless

of the format of the rest of the disc.

• Playback of CD-R/RW and DVD±R/RW discs created on a computer requires proper formatting and finalization of the disc before playback. Some computers and/or software programs may not be capable of creating compatible discs.

DVD-Video Disc Compatibility:

• 3" (8cm) or 5" (12cm) discs

• Single-sided or double-sided discs

• Single-layer or dual-layer discs Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG or Linear PCM digital

• audio tracks

• MPEG-2 digital video

• Discs are generally divided into one or more titles, which may be further subdivided into chapters.

DVD-Audio Disc Compatibility

• 3" (8cm) or 5" (12cm) discs

• Single-sided discs

• Single-layer or dual-layer discs

• Linear or packed PCM digital audio

• Some discs may contain MPEG-2 video, and Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG digital audio.

• Discs are generally divided into one or more groups, which may be further subdivided into tracks.

Audio CD Compatibility

• 3" (8cm) or 5" (12cm) discs

• Linear PCM digital audio

• Audio CDs are divided into tracks

CD-R/RW Compatibility

• 5" (12cm) discs

• Linear PCM, MP3 (32kbps – 320kbps) or Windows Media WMA (64kbps – 320kbps) digital audio

• May contain JPEG still images (up to 5 megapixels, file size up to 5Mb, limit of approximately 250 files per disc).

Linear PCM discs are generally divided into tracks

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

VCD Compatibility

• 5" (12cm) discs

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

MPEG-1 digital video

• May contain JPEG still images (Video CD

•

Layer 3) digital audio

Version 2.0). Some discs may contain menus and chapters, while

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

The DVD 37 will NOT play the following:

•

DVD discs with a Region Code other than 1 or 0

• DVD-ROM data discs

• DVD-RAM discs

D-I discs

• C

• CD-G discs

VCD discs

• S

• Kodak Photo CD™discs (Kodak Picture CD discs,

available to consumers, may be viewed using the DVD 37).

• Discs intended for use in video game consoles

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

• High-definition optical discs such as WMVHD,

™

HD-DVD™and Blu-ray Disc

SACD,

™

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 37. Similarly, although the DVD 37 is capable of a wide range of features, not all discs include every capability of the DVD system. For example, although the DVD 37 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 37 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 and the correct setting of the Digital Output in the Audio Submenu to

Playback capability for CD- or DVD-recordable discs

•

“Bitstream”

(see page 21).

may vary due to variations in the quality of the disc and the recorder used to create the disc.

The DVD 37 is compatible with most discs recorded

•

with files encoded using MP3 or Windows Media 9 (up to 320kbps), as well as JPEG still images. However, note that variations in the encoder or codec used and the bit rate of the encoding may affect the DVD 37’s ability to play back a specific disc.As a result, we cannot guarantee complete compatibility with all encoders and versions of the codecs. For best results, we recommend that MP3 files be encoded at bit rates ranging between 32kbps and 320kbps.WMA files should be encoded at bit rates between 64kbps and

FEATURES & DISC COMPATIBILITY 5

FEATURES & DISC COMPATIBILITY

320kbps.Although the DVD 37 is capable of playing some WMA 9 files, not all features of

ersion 9 are supported. JPEG files

v contain no more than 5 mega size should be no larger than 5Mb.

Supplied Accessories

he following accessory items are supplied with

T the DVD 37. If any of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon Customer Service at www.harmankardon.com.

(1) Remote control (2) AAA batteries (1) A/V cable for stereo analog audio

and composite video (1) HDMI cable (1) S-video cable (1) Mini-plug remote interconnect cable

hould

pixels, and the file

6 FEATURES & DISC COMPATIBILITY

DVD TERMINOLOGY

Since DVD players share some of the characteristics and technology of CD players, many of the terms and

perational concepts used in a DVD player are similar

o 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

f the terms used to describe the features of a DVD

layer may be unfamiliar. The following explanations

p 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 37.

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 37 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

on a disc.

Component Video: This form of video signal eliminates many of the artifacts of traditional composite video signals by splitting the signal into a separate luminance channel (the “Y” signal channel) and two color-difference signals (the Pr and Pb signal channels). With a component video connection, you will see greater picture resolution and eliminate many picture imperfections such as the moiré patter 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 37 to the standard composite or S-video inputs of a or recorder

Group: The individual tracks on a DVD-Audio disc may be combined into Groups than one Group on a disc. Depending on the way a disc’s producers create the program, the Groups can contain different program material, or they may repeat the disc’s content in different audio formats, such as

5.1 audio or high-resolution stereo.

HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection):

digitally encoded content from unauthorized copying when it is transmitted from a DVD player (or other video source) to a video display using HDMI or DVI

to see a listing of the chapters

There may be more

HDCP is the specification for protecting

Disc

ns often

connections. In order to take advantage of the highresolution output of the DVD 37 via its HDMI output,

our display must be HDCP-compliant. Virtually all dis-

y plays with HDMI inputs are HDCP-compliant, but not all DVI-equipped displays are. If you are using the DVD 37 with an optional HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter,

heck the owner’s manual for your display to deter-

ine whether it is HDCP-compliant.

HDMI™(High-Definition Multimedia Interface™):

HDMI is a serial-bus form of communication between

he DVD player and the video display or audio/video

t receiver. With 5Gbps of bandwidth, it is capable of passing uncompressed digital audio and highdefinition digital video using a single cable.With HDMI, the DVD 37 is capable of outputting high-resolution (720p or 1080i) video and 5.1-channel Dolby Digital or DTS digital audio, with the convenience of just a single cable connection.

JPEG Files: JPEG stands for the Joint Photographic Experts Group, which developed a standard for compressing still images, such as photographs. JPEG files may be created on a personal computer by importing images from a digital camera, or scanning printed photographs.These files may be burned onto a compact disc.The DVD 37 is capable of recognizing JPEG files and enabling you to view them on your video screen.

MP3 Files: MP3 is an audio compression format that was developed by the Motion Picture Experts Group as an adjunct to the MPEG-1 video compression format. A number of encoding software programs are available for transferring CDs and other audio pro-

The main benefit of MP3

grams into the MP3 for is that it reduces the size of audio files considerably, depending on the amount of compression selected during the encoding process, enabling you to store many more songs on one compact disc than in the standard audio CD format. The DVD 37 is capable of playing MP3 files using its advanced graphic interface. See page 33 for more information on MP3 files.

Angle:

Multiple

up to four different views of the same scene in a program. When a disc is encoded with multiple-angle information, pressing the 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

mat.

DVDs have the capability to show

Angle Button Cwill

high-scan-rate output with twice the scan lines of conventional video images. Progressive scan outputs must

e connected to “digital-ready” or high-definition video

b 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

ome cases, the displays may have special inputs for

se with high-scan-rate inputs, and in others you may

u 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

can output uses the component video jacks, it is

s not compatible with older conventional analog video displays, even when they have component inputs.

Reading: This is a message that you will see when you first press the 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 Button4P on the DVD 37 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 37, however, you have two options when playing most discs. Pressing the

Button

4Ponce will stop the playback, but it

actually puts the unit in the Resume mode. that you can turn the machine off and, when you press the will resume playback from the point on the disc where the

Stop Button4P

if you are watching a movie and must interrupt your viewing session but wish to pick up where you left off Pressing the machine in a traditional manner and, when the disc is played again, it will start from the beginning.

In Resume mode, the Harman Kardon screen will appear, and the the

Information Display B.

not available for WMA files. For DVDs, CDs, MP3 files, JPEG files, and VCDs with PBC (Playback Control) only, the resume function will be retained even after the DVD 37 has been placed in Standby mode by pressing the the unit has been unplugged from

Title: For a DVD, a title is defined as an entire movie or program. title as the producers decide to include. Most discs include only one title, but some may have more than

Play Button 2N

Play Button2N

was pressed. This is helpful

Button

Stop

RESUME message will appear in

Power Off Button 2 W, but not after

There may be as many chapters within a

4Ptwice will stop the

. It refers to

does just

when you

This means

the next time, the disc

The resume function is

AC power

Stop

DVD TERMINOLOGY 7

DVD TERMINOLOGY

one, to give you a “Double Feature” presentation or to include other special features. Press the

o see a listing of the titles on a disc. When a disc

t has only one title, pressing the show a list of the chapters.

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

Microsoft Player and other devices.WMA files can be even smaller in size than MP3 files, while maintaining similar q capable of playing discs containing WMA files. Note that Windows Media Player uses other file formats; however, the DVD 37 is only capable of playing WMA files that end in the “.wma” extension. See page 5 for more information on WMA file support.

Corporation for use with its Windows Media

uality.The DVD 37 is among those DVD players

Title Button

Title ButtonUmay

8 DVD TERMINOLOGY

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

Open/Close

DVD 37

4 5

6 7 89

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JPEG

DVD

WMA

REPEAT

1 ALL

A – B

V. OFF

P. SCAN

TEST

MP3

PROG

ANDOM

TITLE

TRACK

CHAP

PBC

OUR

MIN

SEC

Open/Close

DVD 47

AUDIO/VIDEO

UDIO/VIDEO

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

ection for this product at www.harmankardon.com.

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 37 on. Press it again to put the unit in the Standby mode.

Play: Press to initiate playback or to resume

playback after the

Pause Button3L

has been

pressed.

Pause: Press this button to momentarily pause

playback. To resume playback, press the button again. If a DVD is playing, action will freeze and a still picture will be displayed when the button is pressed.

Stop: Press this button once to place the disc in

the Resume mode, which means that playback will stop, but as long as the tray is not opened or the disc

playback will continue from the same point

changed, on the disc when the

Play Button2N

is pressed again. Resume will also work if the unit was turned off. Resume will not operate for WMA files or VCDs that do

o stop a disc and have

not have playback control.

play start from the beginning, press the button twice.

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 O.

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 O.

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,

nal remote sensor to the

exter

Remote Control Input

™ on the rear panel (see page 14). 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

mation Display

@ Infor

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. When the drawer is left open with no activity for 5 minutes, it will automatically close to prevent dust or dirt from entering the component, and to prevent accidental damage. If a disc is present, the DVD 37 will immediately begin playback.

Open/Close:Press this button to open or close

the disc tray. @ Information Display: The Information Display

provides status infor

mation on the player and the disc being played through a series of specific indicators and messages that appear in the display. See page 10 for more information on the display.

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 9

FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

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.

A Disc-T B Audio Bitstream Indicators C Parental Lock Indicator D Program Indicator E Angle Indicator

A Disc Type Indicators: The DVD, DVD-Audio, CD, VCD, MP3, WMA or JPEG indicator will light to

show the type of disc currently being played. NOTE: The DVD 37 does not have an HDCD®(High

Definition Compact Digital benefit from HDCD encoding, make sure to connect one of the DVD 37’s to your receiver or processor with HDCD encoding If your receiver or processor does not have HDCD decoding, you may still enjoy conventional CD playback of the disc

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

C P

red when the parental-lock system is engaged in order to prevent anyone from changing the rating level without a code

D Program Indicator: This indicator lights when a playlist has been programmed using the menu system (available for CDs only). See page 36 for more information on programming playlists.

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

ype Indicators

) decoder.Therefore, to

Digital Audio Outputs 34

arental Lock Indicator:

This indicator lights in

F Random Indicator G A-B Repeat Indicator H VCD Playback Control Indicator I Repeat Indicators J V-OFF Indicator

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

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

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

for VCDs I Repeat Indicators: These indicators light when

any of the Repeat functions are in use.

-OFF Indica

J V

the unit's video output has been turned off by pressing

V-OFF Button F on the remote control.

the K Video Output Indicators: When the DVD 37 is

connected to a video display using the 2, the display sends information to the DVD 37 indicating the highest video resolution it is capable of handling, and the DVD 37 automatically sets the video output to match it. That resolution is displayed here.You may use the manually select a lower video output resolution.

L Time Indicators: These positions in the display will show the running time of a disc in play

NOTE: The indicators LMN will also display text messages about the DVD’s status, including

LOADING when a disc is loading, POWER OFF

when the unit is tur

ERROR

DVD is put into the play position.

tor:

This indicator lights in red when

HDMI Output

HD Mode Selector H to

ned off

when a disc not compatible with the

, and

DISC

K Video Indicators

ime Indicators

L T M Chapter/Track Number Indicators N Group/Title Indicators O Playback-Mode Indicator

M Chapter/Track Number Indicators: When a DVD disc is playing, these two positions in the display will show the current chapter. When a DVD-Audio or CD disc is playing they will show the current track number.

N Group/Title Indicators: These two positions in the display will show the current title number when

or the current group for a

a DVD disc is playing DVD-Audio disc.

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

› Lights when a disc is playing in the nor

This indicator will flash when the disc is in Forward Slow Play mode cates the selected speed (1/2, 1/4,

›› When the DVD 37 is in the Fast Search play

, two of these indicators will light to show that the

mode unit is in a Fast Play mode.The on-screen banner display indicates the selected speed (x2, x4, x8, x20 or

Fast Play mode is not available for WMA files.

x100).

± Lights when the disc is paused. ‹‹

Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search Reverse mode the selected speed (x2, x4, x8, x20 or x100). Fast Search Reverse mode is not available for WMA files.

‹

Flashes when the disc is in Reverse Slow Play mode.The on-screen banner display indicates the selected speed (1/2 or 1/4).

mal mode

The on-screen banner display indi

1/8 or 1/16).

The on-screen banner display indicates

10 FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

HD MODE

AUDIO MODE

Power On

Open/Close

udio Select

Clear

Playlist

epeat

A-B Repeat

Random

nfo

Setup

Previous Step/Skip

earch/Slow Reverse

Angle

D⁄/¤/‹/›Navigation Buttons E

Light

Video Off

Audio Mode Selector

HD Mode Selector

Dimmer

Progressive Scan/Interlaced

Enter

Pause

Zoom

Play

Search/Slow Forward

Stop

Next Step/Skip

Disc Menu

Status

Numeric Keys

Title

Subtitle

ower Off

IR Emitter

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

o make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to the controls and connectors in this illustration,

NOTE: T section for this product at www.har

mankardon.com.

a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Power On: Turns on the player when it is in

tandby mode (Harman Kardon logo appears on

S screen).

Open/Close: Press to open or close the

disc tray.

udio Select:Press to access various audio lan-

guages on a DVD (if the DVD contains multiple audio streams). This button may also allow you to access other audio formats on DVD discs, such as linear PCM or Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks (or other formats), if they’ve been recorded on the disc.

Clear: Press this button to remove on-screen

menus or banners from the display screen. Press this button to clear the current play order displayed next to a track while programming a playlist. In Stop mode and with all menus and banners removed from the display, press and hold this button for five seconds to reset all settings to their factory defaults.

Playlist: Press this button to access the Playlist

on-screen menu, which enables you to change the order in which tracks are played on a CD or DVDAudio disc. (See page 36 for more information on creating and playing playlists.)

Repeat: Each press of this button changes the

playback mode to repeat a chapter or track or the entire disc.A repeat icon will appear in the upper right corner of the screen indicating the current repeat mode. If the Player Information Screen is active, the changes will be displayed on screen.

A-B Repeat: Press this button to enter the start-

ing point of a section on a disc you wish to repeat. The second press enters the end of the selection to

“A” (start) and “B” (end) points

be repeated. have been entered the player will repeat the selection until the stopped. changes will be displayed on screen.

stops playback in random order. The Random function is only available when playing CDs, but not when a Playlist is active (the Player Information screen indicates Programmed Order on the Playlist line).

menu for infor back mode settings. Press again to remove information from screen. on the Player Infor

on-screen menu system to adjust the player’s configuration settings. Note that the be pressed to access the DVD 37’ menu to obtain detailed disc information, and to configure the playback mode of the disc.

skip back to the beginning of the current chapter on a DVD or track on a CD or DVD-Audio disc. Press it again to continue to skip back through the previous

Once the

Play ButtonN3 is pressed or the disc is

If the Player Infor

Random: Each press of this button starts or

Info: Press once to access the Player Infor

mation on the current disc and the play

etup

Press this button to use the DVD 37’

Previous Step/Skip: Press this button once to

mation Screen is active

See page 28 for more information

mation menu.

Info Button8must

s Player Infor

mation

the

chapters or tracks.After first pressing the

utton

through a DVD or VCD as a series of still-image frames.

or slow play in the reverse mode. For fast reverse play, each press of the button when playing DVD or VCD discs changes the speed as indicated by the number appearing in the upper right corner of the screen. For slow reverse play, first press the and each subsequent press of this button will change the slow play speed as indicated by the number appearing in the upper right corner of the screen.

angle on discs programmed for multiple-angle views. When a JPEG is being displayed, pressing the

Button

to rotate clockwise by 90 degrees each press.The current orientation in degrees will be displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.

the cursor in the on-screen menu system.

remote controller.

output for improved audio performance when playing discs. Press it again to view the on-screen menus. It is highly recommended that you use this function to prevent “burn-in” of your plasma video display.

G Audio Mode Selector: This button adjusts the Bass Management setting, which is also found in the AUDIO SETUP menu (see page 22). Stop playback of the current disc in order to use this selector. There are three available settings: Bypass (the default), On and Stereo. The first press displays the current setting through the three settings.

In Bypass mode, the analog audio information is passed through the is, without any bass management adjustments being applied. This mode is used with receivers and processors that are capable of applying bass management settings (speaker size, output levels and delay times) to their 6-channel analog inputs.

The On setting is used with receivers and processors

that pass the audio signals from their 6-channel analog inputs directly to the outputs without applying any bass management settings.With bass management

it is recommended that you use the

on,

ADJUSTMENTS

bass management settings. See page 22. The Stereo mode is used when a 2-channel downmix

of a multichannel audio signal is desired. For example, if you are playing a DVD-Audio disc multichannel presentation is only available through the Analog Audio Outputs 89, and you would like to have this signal available for a multiroom system, the Stereo mode.

press this button to step backwards

Search/Slow Reverse: This button initiates fast

Pause Button

Angle: Press this button to change the camera

repeatedly causes the on-screen image

NKLNavigation Buttons

Light: Press to illuminate the buttons on the

Video Off: Press this button to turn off the video

and each additional press cycles

Analog Audio Outputs 89 as

submenu to set the DVD 37’s

, in which case the

Pause

Angle

: Use to move

AUDIO

select

NOTE: The 2-channel downmix (Stereo mode) and

he 5.1-channel presentation of multichannel audio

t discs (Bypass or Bass Management On modes) are not available simultaneously.With bass management

n, the same front left and right channel information

o will be available at both of the left and right

Audio Outputs

e present in the signal output at the 2-channel

b Analog Audio Outputs 8. In Stereo mode only, the downmixed 2-channel signal will be available at

oth

Mode Selector

available settings.

HD Mode Selector: When the DVD 37 is con-

nected to a video display using the the display sends information to the DVD 37 indicating the highest video resolution it is capable of handling, and the DVD 37 automatically sets the video output to match it. Pressing this button allows you to manually change the output resolution, with your selection indicated by the The DVD 37 will not allow you to select a resolution beyond the capabilities of your display, and if you try to do so, an on-screen error message will appear to alert you to the selection of an incompatible video format. Changes made with this button remain active until the DVD 37 or the display is turned off. When either is turned off, and then on again, the DVD 37 will revert to the default setting transmitted by the display.

Dimmer: Press to change the brightness of the

front panel display or to turn the display off completely in the following order:

BRIGHTNESS

Progressive Scan/Interlaced Button: Each

press of this button selects between the progressive scan and interlaced modes for the

Outputs

menu system is active, indicated by appearing in the Informa Setup Button 9 to clear the Setup menu, and then press this button to toggle between the progressive scan and interlaced component video settings

Enter: Press this button to enter a setting in the

DVD 37 menu system or to confirm a menu selection choice in a disc’s on-screen menu.

and freeze the picture during DVD or VCD playback, or to pause the playback of a CD or DVD-Audio

o play a DVD or VCD in the slow-forward or

disc

-reverse mode, first press this button and then press either the

Button

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 disap pears from the screen you may use the

Buttons

89. No surround information will

nalog Audio Outputs89.Use the Audio

G to toggle through the three

Video Output Indicators K.

FULL BRIGHTNESS ➜ HALF

➜ OFF ➜ FULL BRIGHTNESS

∞. This button has no effect while the Setup

tion Display B.Press the

ause:

Press this button to pause the disc

Search/Slow F

to explore the picture.

orward

Analog

HDMI Output 2,

Component Video

ÐSETUP-

or Reverse

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