Harman Kardon DVD-38 Service manual

harman kardon

Model

DVD 38

DVD/CD/CD-R/CD-RW/VCD MP3 Player

Service Manual

- Contents -

SERVICE PREC AU TIONS…… …….… …….……2 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS………………………...5 DETAILED SPEC I F ICATIONS…………………...6

PACKAGING..………………....…….……….……10

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS…………………….11 INFORMATION DISPLAY…………….………….13 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS………….…..….14 REMOTE CONTROL……………………………..16

CONNECTIONS/SETUP………..………….........19

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OPERATION…..................................................25

BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE…………38 EXPLODED VIEW (120v)….……………………40 BLOCK DIAGRAM.……………..………………..41 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST (120v)……… …….42

PCB DRAWINGS……………………..................57

SEMICONDUCTOR PINOUTS…………………64 SCHEMATICS…………………………..…..…..140 WIRING DIAGRAM……………………………..144

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SERVICING PRECAUTIONS

NOTES REGARDING HANDLING OF THE PICK-UP

1. Notes for transport and storage

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

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

2. Repair notes

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

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

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

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

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

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

Storage in conductive bag

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

Magnet

How to hold the pick-up

Conductive Sheet

Cotton swab

Pressure

Drop impact

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NOTES REGARDING COMPACT DISC PLAYER REPAIRS

1. Preparations

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

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

magnetism is present, or where there is excessive dust.

2. Notes for repair

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

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

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

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

5) Workers should be grounded by an armband (1MΩ)

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

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

Resistor (1 Mohm)

Conductive Sheet

Resistor (1 Mohm)

Armband

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ESD PRECAUTIONS

Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

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

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DVD 38 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Applicable Disc:

Disc formats: 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch (8cm) DVD-

Video, DVD-Audio, standard-conforming DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, VCD,

CD, CD-R, CD-RW or MP3 discs Region code: DVD video disc with Code 1 or 0 only DVD layers: Single side/single layer, single side/dual

layer, dual side/dual layer Audio formats: DVD Audio MLP lossless, Linear PCM,

MPEG, Windows Media

or DTS

audio discs

9, Dolby®Digital

Still-image format: JPEG

Video Signal System: NTSC

™

HDMI

Output: Video: 480p, 720p, 1080i

HDMI Version 1.0-compliant

HDCP Version 1.1-compliant

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 (1kHz, 0dB)

Frequency Response:

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

2Hz – 44kHz +0/–1.5dB (96kHz sampling) 2Hz – 88kHz +0/–0.5dB (192kHz 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: 110–240V AC/50–60Hz

Power Consumption: 1 Watt (on/standby)/13 watts (max)

Dimensions (H x W x D): 2" x 17-3/10" x 11-1/4"

(50mm x 440mm x 285mm)

Weight: 6 lb (2.7kg)

Shipping Dimensions (H x W x D): 5" x 14-3/8" x 20"

(127mm x 365mmx 508mm)

Shipping Weight: 8.8 lb (4kg)

The DVD 38 is Simplay HD

™

-verified for compatibility

via the HDMI connection with other Simplay HD-verified products.

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections. Height measurement includes feet and chassis.

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are registered trademarks, and Designed to Entertain is a trademark, of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association.

CEA (Consumer Electronics Association) is a registered trademark of the Consumer Electronics Association.

Dolby and Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DTS, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 and DTS 96/24 are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.

HD-DVD is a trademark of the DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation (DVD FLLC).

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Kodak is a registered trademark, and Photo CD is a trademark, of Eastman Kodak Company.

SACD (Super Audio CD) is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

™

The Simplay HD and/or Simplay Labs, LLC.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a proprietary file format developed by Microsoft.

logo and the Simplay™, Simplay HD™and Simplay Labs™trademarks are owned by Silicon Image, Inc. and are used under license from Silicon Image, Inc.

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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MODEL NAME : DVD 38

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Description : Characteristics Specification of Audio Test Disc : YEDS7 (SONY), TDV-540A (ABEX)

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

1.ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT

Measurement Item

Output Level[Vrms] L

Limit Result

2.0 ± 0.2

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

Ref.1kHz 0dB L

2 0 H

100　Hz

10　KHz

２０　KHz

０± 1.0

０± 1.5

４4　KHz

０± 1.5

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

S/N　[dB] L

Channel Separation　[dB] Ｌ→Ｒ

Linearity　[dB] L

-90dB playback R T.H.D　[%] L

Dynamic Range　[dB] L

-60dB playback R 全高調波歪率　[%] L

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

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

５　KHz

１６　KHz

Ｒ→Ｌ

-4.53±1.0

-9.04 ± 1.0

＞105

> 95

89.5±3

＜ 0.01

＞９3

＜ 0.01

＞９5

＜ 0.01

＞９5

TEST DISC

YEDS7 (SONY)

TRACK 1

YEDS7 (SONY)

TRACK 2

YEDS7 (SONY)

TRACK 4

YEDS7 (SONY)

TRACK 10

YEDS7 (SONY)

TRACK 13

TDV-540A (ABEX) TITLE 4,CHAPTER

AUDIO STREAM 3

YEDS7 (SONY)

TRACK 40

YEDS7 (SONY)

TRACK 41

YEDS7 (SONY)

TRACK 23

YEDS7 (SONY)

TRACK 30

,34

YEDS7 (SONY)

TRACK 22

YEDS7 (SONY)

TRACK 1

YEDS7 (SONY)

TRACK 20

TDV-540A (ABEX)

TITLE 3, CHAPTER 1

TDV-540A (ABEX)

TITLE 3, CHAPTER 2

TDV-540A (ABEX)

TITLE 2, CHAPTER 1

AUDIO STREAM 2

TDV-540A (ABEX)

TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2

AUDIO STREAM 2

2. DIGITAL OUTPUT

1) OPTICAL OUT JITTER 44.1kHz Normal 44.1kHz

(mUI) CD Playback

JITTER 96kHz Normal 96kHz

(mUI) DVD Playback

< 50mUI

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

o Playback

500±50 (mV)

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MODEL NAME : DVD 38

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

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4. Video Frequency Respoens (75Ω Terminated)

Measurement Item Result Test Disc

Composite [dB]

Measurement Item Result Test Disc

S-Video Y [dB]

Measurement Item Result Test Disc

Component Y

[dB]

Interace Mode

Limit

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

5.8MHz -3dB ± 2dB

Limit

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

5.8MHz -3dB ± 2dB

Limit

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

5.8MHz -3dB ± 2dB

MDVD-111

TITLE2,CHAPTER9

100% Multi Brust

MDVD-111

TITLE2,CHAPTER9

100% Multi Brust

MDVD-111

TITLE2,CHAPTER9

100% Multi Brust

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MODEL NAME : DVD 38

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1. Video Level Test (75Ω Terminated)

Measurement Item Result Test Disc

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

Video output [V]

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

MDVD-111 TITLE2,CHAPTER1 100% COLOR BAR

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

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

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

Measurement Item Result Test Disc

Limit

Composite ≥ 65.0 dB

Video SNR [dB]

100KHz~4.2MHz

Use SC Trap

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

MDVD-111

TITLE2,CHAPTER 4

50% Gray Color

Component Pr ≥ 65.0 dB

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

Measurement Item Result Test Disc

Chroma AM [dB]

10KHz~500KHz

Chroma PM [dB]

10KHz~500KHz

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

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

Limit

TDV-540A

TITLE2,CHAPTER17

100% Magenta

Color

用

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

LimitTrack Inform.

Output Level (V)

T.H.D (%) 20KHz LPF

48 / 24

Frequency

Respones (dB)

Ref. : Tr. 38

S/N (dB) "A" Filter

Dynamic Range (dB)

20KHz LPF

96 / 20

192 / 24

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

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

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

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

Tr.40 Infinity Zero ↑90dB

Tr.39 -60dB ↑85dB

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

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

Downmix 2CH Muiti 5 CH

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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

Standby/On Switch: This electrical switch turns the DVD 38 on

for playback, or leaves it in Standby mode for quick turn-on using this switch or the remote control.

Power Indicator: This LED is next to the Standby/On Switch. When

the DVD 38 is plugged into AC power, the LED turns amber to indicate that the DVD 38 is in Standby mode (ready to be turned on). When the DVD 38 is turned on (by pressing the Standby/On Switch), the LED turns blue. If this LED ever turns red, immediately unplug the DVD 38. Check the wire connections. If the LED remains red, bring the DVD 38 to an authorized Harman Kardon service provider.

Open/Close: Press this button to open or close the disc drawer.

When the DVD 38 is in Standby mode, press this button to turn it on and open the drawer. Before pressing this button, always make sure no objects are blocking the drawer. Remember to close the door or turn off the DVD 38 when you have finished. The door will close automatically after five minutes.

Message Display: Various messages appear in this display

in response to commands. In addition, a variety of indicators will light at various times to display the current playback mode, video settings or other aspects of the DVD 38’s status.

Disc Drawer: This drawer holds a disc that is played in the DVD 38.

Press the Open/Close Button to access it. Be sure discs in the recess in the drawer tray. To avoid damaging the drawer accidentally, do not press down on it when open. The drawer will close automatically after five minutes of inactivity to prevent dust or dirt from entering the DVD 38 and to prevent damage. If a disc is present, it will begin playing.

to carefully seat all

Play: Press to start playback of a loaded disc, or to resume play after

the disc has been paused.

Pause: Press to pause play, or to resume after play has been momen-

tarily paused. When a DVD is playing, a still image of the frozen action will appear on-screen. In Pause mode, you may access the Frame-byFrame Advance and Slow Search functions by pressing the forward or reverse Step or Skip Buttons on the remote. The Disc Recognition function is not activated by Pause mode.

Stop: Press once to stop play and enter Resume mode, in which

pressing Play resumes playback from the point at which it was stopped. Press this button twice to fully stop play of the disc. The Disc Recognition function is activated by Resume mode, enabling you to turn off the player or change discs, then resume play from the point at which it was stopped the next time the disc is loaded. Resume mode is not available for WMA files or VCDs without playback control.

Skip/Search Reverse: Press once to return to the beginning of

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

Skip/Search Forward: Each press advances to the next chapter

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

Remote IR Sensor: This sensor receives infrared commands from

the remote control. It is important to ensure that it is not blocked. If covering the sensor is unavoidable, such as when the DVD 38 is placed inside a cabinet, you may use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other infrared receiver, connecting it to the Remote IR Input on the DVD 38’s rear panel. Alternatively, connect the Remote IR Output of another compatible component, such as a Harman Kardon AVR, to the DVD 38’s Remote IR Input. Point the remote at the other device’s remote sensor, and the command will be transmitted to the DVD 38. An external IR “blaster” may also be used, positioned to point at this area.

Dimmer: Some people find the front-panel display distracting,

especially while watching a movie. Each press of this button cycles through the front-panel brightness options of Full Brightness, Half Brightness and Off. The Power Indicator always remains lit to remind you that the DVD 38 is turned on, but the display will remain dimmed or off, even when a command is entered.

Open/Close: Press this button to open or close the disc drawer.

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Skip/Search

Reverse

Skip/Search Forward

Open/Close

Power

Indicator

Play

Pause

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

Remote IR

Sensor

Standby/On

Stop

Display

Disc Drawer

Message Displays and Indicators

Dimmer

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

www.harmankardon.com.

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FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

Playback

Control

Disc-Type

Playback

Mode

Audio

Bitstream

Group/Title

Random

Program

Parental

Lock

Chapter/Track Time

Camera

Angle

Repeat Video Off

A-B

Repeat

Video

Resolution

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.

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.

Audio Bitstream Indicators: When a Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM digital audio signal is detected, one of these indicators will light. DVD-Audio, MP3 and WMA bitstreams will be indicated

by the Disc-

Type Indicator. Parental-Lock Indicator: This indicator lights in red when the

parental-lock system is engaged to prevent changing the rating level without a code.

Program Indicator: This indicator lights when a playlist has been programmed using the menu system (available for CDs only).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Video Resolution Indicators: One of these indicators will light to indicate the video resolution of the source DVD, usually 480p. However, if your video display is capable of handling higher resolutions, the HDMI Output will upscale to the higher resolution, as indicated in the VIDEO SETUP menu (explained in the Initial Setup section). You may change

using the VIDEO SETUP menu, or by pressing the HD Mode Button on the remote. This indicator does not reflect the HDMI Mode setting.

Time Indicators: These positions show the running time of a disc in play.

NOTE: These positions will also display text messages about the DVD’s status, including Loading when a disc is loading, Power Off when the unit is turned off, and Disc Error when a disc not compatible with the DVD 38 is loaded.

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

Group/Title Indicators: These two positions show the current title number when a DVD disc is playing, or the current group for a DVDAudio disc.

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

› Lights when a disc is playing in the Normal mode. This indicator will flash when the disc is in Forward Slow Play mode. The on-screen banner display indicates the selected speed (1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x or 1/16x).

›› When the DVD 38 is in the Fast Search Play mode, two of these indicators will light to show that the unit is in a Fast Play mode. The on-screen banner display indicates the selected speed (2x, 4x, 8x, 20x or 100x). Fast Play mode is not available for WMA files.

± Lights when the disc is paused. ‹‹

Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search Reverse mode. The on-screen banner display indicates the selected speed (2x, 4x, 8x, 20x or 100x). 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 (1/2x or 1/4x).

the HDMI Mode setting to a lower resolution to improve picture quality

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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

Remote Infrared (IR) Input and Output: When the Remote IR sensor on the front panel is blocked, such as when the DVD 38 is placed inside a cabinet, connect the IR Output of your receiver/processor or an optional IR receiver to the Remote IR Input jack for use with the remote control. The Remote IR Output may be connected to the Remote IR Input of a compatible source device (or other product) to enable remote control through the DVD 38. When several devices are used, connect them in “daisy chain” fashion.

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

In all cases, the video display must be HDCP-compliant in order to use the HDMI output. For best results, we do not recommend HDMI connections in excess of ten feet without a repeater. If your video display has a DVI input, you may use an optional HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter for the connection to the display.

The DVD 38 is Simplay HD-verified for compatibility via the HDMI connection with other Simplay HD-verified products.

The following audio formats may be output via the HDMI connection: Audio CD – 2-Channel PCM or 5.1-channel DTS DVD-Audio – 2-Channel PCM DVD-Video – Up to 5.1-channel Dolby Digital or DTS

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

To hear a two-channel analog downmix via the 2-Channel Analog Audio Outputs, select Stereo at the Bass Management setting in the AUDIO SETUP submenu, or press the Audio Mode Button on the remote repeatedly until the Stereo setting is selected.

Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Outputs: If your receiver or processor has an available digital audio input, connect either of these digital audio outputs to the corresponding input on the receiver/processor to enjoy digital audio formats such as Dolby Digital, DTS or standard PCM (traditionally found on CDs and may be available on other discs). Never connect both of these outputs to the same device simultaneously. However, it is okay to connect one of the digital audio outputs plus the analog audio outputs to the same device.

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.

Component Video Outputs: If your television or video display and receiver are component video-capable, and your display does not have an HDMI input, connect these jacks to the corresponding inputs on the receiver or TV that are labeled “Y/Pr/Pb” or “Y/Cr/Cb.” If your video display is capable of handling resolutions of 480p or better, connect these outputs to the HD (high-definition) component video inputs on your display. If the display is capable of displaying progressive-scan

video, select Progressive at the Scan Type setting in the VIDEO SETUP submenu, or press the P/I Button on the remote repeatedly until the Progressive Scan setting is selected.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not connect the Component Video Output jacks to standard composite video inputs on any device.

Composite and S-Video Outputs: If your video display does not have HDMI or component video inputs, connect one of these two video outputs to your receiver/processor or directly to the display. If available, S-video is preferred. Do not connect more than one of the DVD 38’s analog video outputs (component video, S-video, composite video) to any other device at the same time. You may connect both the HDMI Output and the Composite Video Output to your receiver if your receiver distributes composite video through a multiroom system.

2-Channel Analog Audio Outputs: Connect these outputs to the left and right analog audio inputs on your receiver/processor or TV. You may connect these jacks in addition to a digital audio connection, and it is recommended that you do so as a backup if you wish to use the DVD 38 as a source device for a multiroom system or if you wish to make analog recordings, as it is not possible to make digital recordings of most DVDs.

6-Channel Analog Audio Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching 6-channel analog audio inputs on your receiver or surround sound processor. This connection is required to listen to the multichannel tracks on DVD-Audio discs. If the disc also contains a Linear PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS track, you may listen to it using the HDMI Output, the Coaxial or Optical Digital Audio Output or the 2-Channel

Analog Audio Outputs.

AC Power Cord: Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet. If the

outlet is controlled by a switch, make certain that it is in the ON position. If the cord somehow becomes damaged, contact your authorized Harman Kardon dealer for a replacement.

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Remote IR Input

Remote

IR Output

HDMI

Output

Coaxial Digital Audio Output

Component

Video Outputs

Optical Digital Audio Output

Composite Video Output

S-Video Output

2-Channel Analog Audio Outputs

6-Channel Analog Audio Outputs

AC Power Cord

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

www.harmankardon.com.

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IR Transmitter Lens: As buttons are pressed on the remote,

infrared codes are emitted through this lens. Make sure it is pointing toward the component being operated.

Power On: Press this button to turn on the DVD 38 when it is in

Standby mode (plugged in with the Power Indicator lit up in amber).

Power Off: Press this button to turn off the DVD 38, placing it in

Standby mode.

Open/Close: Press this button to open or close the disc drawer. If

the DVD 38 is in Standby mode, pressing this button will turn it on.

Audio: Press this button while a DVD is playing to display the current

audio track information and to select another audio format.

Clear: Press this button to clear a number you have started to enter.

This button may also be used to clear the on-screen displays. Press and hold this button for five seconds while in Stop mode and with all on-screen displays cleared to reset the DVD 38 to its factory-default settings.

Title: This button allows you to select from the titles stored on the disc,

which may include “making of” or other featurettes. Some DVD-Audio discs may allow you to select from the available audio formats using the Title Button.

Subtitle: Press this button while a DVD containing subtitle information

is playing to turn subtitles off or select a subtitle language. This setting will only be in effect for the current disc.

NOTE: Due to the variations in how DVD discs are authored, the subtitle languages displayed by the DVD 38 may not accurately reflect the actual languages available on the disc. It is recommended that subtitles be selected using the disc’s menu.

Info: Press this button to display the Disc Information screen, which

contains detailed information about the current disc. Press it again to clear the display. See the Operation section for more information.

System Setup: Press this button to access the SYSTEM SETUP

menu. See the Initial Setup section for more information.

Disc Menu: Press this button while a DVD is playing to view the

disc’s menu.

Status: When a DVD or VCD is playing, press this button to view the

Status Bar, which contains playback mode information.

Transport Controls: These buttons are used to operate the disc

player. Use the controls to skip forward or reverse by track or chapter; to fast-search forward or reverse; and to play, pause or stop the disc. After pressing the Pause button, the Skip buttons may be used to step frame-by-frame through a video presentation, and the Fast-Search buttons may be used for slow play.

Angle: When a DVD encoded with multiple camera angles is playing

and when the Angle Icon appears to indicate that the multiple-angle passage has been reached, press this button to cycle through the various available angles.

This button is also used to rotate still images. Each press rotates the image clockwise 90 degrees.

Zoom: When viewing a DVD, VCD or JPEG still image, press this button

repeatedly to enlarge the on-screen image by 2x, 3x, 4x or 5x (2x or 3x only for VCDs) before returning to the original size. While enlarged, use the Navigation buttons to explore the image.

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/¤/‹/ › Navigation and Enter Buttons: These buttons are

used together to make selections within the on-screen menu system.

Playlist: Press this button to display the Disc Information screen, which

shows the order in which tracks are currently being played. You may navigate to the Program screen to program a playlist, in which the tracks may be played in a different order than they appear on the disc. See the Programming a Playlist section for more information.

Repeat: Press this button repeatedly to cycle through the Repeat

modes available with the current disc. This button is not used to access A-B Repeat mode.

A-B Repeat: While a disc is playing, the A-B Repeat function allows

you to repeatedly play a passage, which may include several tracks or chapters. Press the button once to select the starting point (“A”), and a second time to select the end of the passage (“B”). Press the button again to end repeat play.

Random: This button turns on or off Random Play mode, which plays

the tracks on a CD in random order.

Numeric Keys: Use these buttons to directly enter a track or chapter

number to skip to that section of the disc, or to enter a password for the parental control system.

Backlight: Press this button to turn on the backlight to make it easier

to see the buttons in a darkened room. The backlight will remain on for a few seconds after your last button press before going out, or you may turn off the backlight by pressing this button again.

Video Off: Some people prefer to turn off the video display when

listening to audio-only discs. Pressing this button deactivates the video circuitry, avoiding any possible interference with the audio. Moreover, plasma and CRT video displays are subject to “burn-in” when a still image, such as a menu, remains on-screen for more than a short time. Although the DVD 38 features a screen saver that appears automatically after a brief period of inactivity, we strongly recommend that plasma and CRT owners use the Video Off function liberally. Press the button a second time to reactivate the video displays.

Power On

IR Transmitter Lens

Power Off

Subtitle Title

Numeric Keys

Status

Next Step/Skip

Search/Slow Forward Transport Controls

Zoom

Scan Type

HD Mode

Enter

Disc Menu

Dimmer

Stop

Open/Close

Audio

Clear

Playlist

Repeat

A-B Repeat

Random

Info

Audio Mode

Previous Step/Skip

Search/Slow Reverse

Angle

Backlight

System Setup

Play

Video Off

Pause

/‹/ › Navigation

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

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Dimmer: Some people find the front-panel displays distracting,

especially while watching a movie in a darkened room. Each press of this button cycles through the Full Brightness, Half Brightness and Off settings. The Power Indicator will always remain lit to remind you that the DVD 38 is turned on.

NOTE: Although you may enter commands and operate the DVD 38 normally even with the front-panel display fully dimmed, the display will not wake when a command is entered. To view the display messages, press the Dimmer Button to change the brightness setting.

Scan Type: Each press of this button toggles between the Progressive-

and Interlaced Scan settings of the Component Video Outputs. It has no effect on the Composite, S-Video or HDMI Outputs. The button also has no effect while the SYSTEM SETUP menu is on-screen. Press the Clear or Setup Button to clear the on-screen displays. Use this button when your video display is not capable of handling progressive-scan component video signals, and you have inadvertently selected the progressive scan setting in the VIDEO SETUP menu.

Audio Mode: This button adjusts the Bass Management setting,

which is also found in the AUDIO SETUP menu. 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, and each additional press cycles through the three settings.

Use the Audio Mode Selector to conveniently select from the three available settings without having to enter the on-screen menu system.

HD Mode: Each time the DVD 38 is turned on while connected via

HDMI to a video display or other device, the DVD 38 and the other device exchange information about the other device’s video resolution capabilities. The DVD 38 sets the resolution of the HDMI Output to match the video display. If the original program materials were recorded at a much lower resolution, you may wish to change the video output resolution to improve the picture quality. Press this button to select from the resolution settings available with your display. You will not be able to select a resolution greater than your display’s capabilities.

This button performs the same function as the HDMI Settings line in the VIDEO SETUP menu. The HDMI Mode setting will not be displayed on the front panel, which indicates the resolution of the source disc’s video signal. The HDMI Mode setting may be viewed by accessing the VIDEO SETUP menu as described in the Initial Setup section.

Bypass: The analog audio information is passed through the Analog Audio Outputs as is, without applying any bass management adjustments. 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.

On: This 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 on, use the AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS submenu to set the DVD 38’s bass management settings.

Stereo: This 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, in which case the multichannel presentation is only available through the Analog Audio Outputs, and you would like to distribute the program to a multiroom system, select the Stereo mode.

NOTE: The 2-channel downmix (Stereo mode) and the 5.1channel presentation of multichannel audio discs (Bypass or Bass Management On modes) are not available simultaneously. With Bass Management on, only the front left and right channel information will be available at both the 2-channel and 6-channel left and right Analog Audio Outputs. No surround or center channel information will be present in the signal output at the 2-channel Analog Audio Outputs. In Stereo mode, the downmixed 2-channel signal will be available at both the 2-channel and 6-channel left and right Analog Audio Outputs, while none of the remaining 6-channel outputs will have any information.

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There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the DVD 38 to your receiver or processor and video display. To make it easier to keep them all straight, the Consumer Electronics

Association (CEA

) has established a color-coding standard. Table 1

may be helpful to you as a reference while you set up your system.

Table 1 – Connection Color Guide

Audio Connections

Left Right Front (FL/FR) Center (C) Surround (SL/SR) Subwoofer (SUB)

Digital Audio Connections

Coaxial

Optical

Video Connections

Component Y Pb Pr Composite S-Video

HDMI™ Connections

HDMI

Input Output

Types of Connections

This section will briefly review different types of cables and connections that you may use to set up your system.

Audio and video signals originate in what are known as “source devices,” including a DVD/CD player such as the DVD 38.

Separate connections are required for the audio and video portions of the signal unless an HDMI connection is used (see below). The types of connections used depend upon what’s available on your receiver, and for video signals, the capabilities of your video display.

Audio Connections

There are two formats for audio connections: digital and analog. Digital audio signals are required for listening to sources encoded with digital surround modes, such as Dolby Digital and DTS. There are two types of digital audio connections commonly used: coaxial and optical. Either type of digital audio connection may be used, but never both simultaneously. However, it’s okay to make both analog and digital audio connections at the same time to the same source.

NOTE: The DVD 38 outputs digital audio signals through the HDMI connection. If your receiver/processor or video display is capable of

processing

then you will not need to make a separate digital audio connection. However, as explained in the Analog Audio section below, you may still need to make the analog audio connections. If your receiver/processor is only capable of signals, use HDMI for your video connection only and connect either the DVD 38’s coaxial or optical digital audio output to the corresponding input on your receiver.

Digital Audio

Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color-coded in orange. Although they look similar to analog jacks, they should not be confused, and you

the audio portion of the HDMI signal,

switching

HDMI

should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa. See Figure 1.

Coaxial digital audio cable

Figure 1 – Coaxial Digital Audio

Coaxial

Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter to protect them from dust. The shutter opens as the cable is inserted. See Figure 2.

Optical digital audio cable

Figure 2 – Optical Digital Audio

Due to the nature of digital signals as binary bits, they aren’t subject to signal degradation the way analog signals are. Therefore, the quality of coaxial and optical digital audio connections should be the same, although it is important to limit the length of the cable. Whichever type of connection you choose, Harman Kardon recommends that you always select the highest quality cables available within your budget.

Analog Audio

Analog connections require two cables, one for the left channel (white) and one for the right channel (red). See Figure 3. These two cables are often attached to each other for most of their length. Most devices that have digital audio jacks also have analog audio jacks. We recommend that you always connect the DVD 38’s 2-Channel Analog Audio Outputs to your receiver/processor, or to your TV if you are not using a receiver. There are four reasons to use analog audio connections, even if you are using one of the digital audio connections:

1. To make recordings. Most DVDs are protected from digital copying

and only analog copies are permitted. Please make sure to comply with all copyright laws when making recordings for personal use.

2. In a multiroom system. Many receivers and processors require

sources used in multiroom systems to output analog audio signals.

3. When connecting the DVD 38 directly to a TV. The TV may not have

digital audio inputs.

4. When playing high-resolution 96kHz PCM audio discs. If your receiver

is not capable of processing 96kHz audio, you may need to use the analog audio connection.

NOTE: The DVD 38 is capable of downmixing multichannel materials and outputting a two-channel downmix. However, make sure to adjust the Bass Management setting in the Audio Setup menu to Stereo.

nalog audio

cable (RCA)

Figure 3 – Analog Audio

Multichannel analog connections are used with high-resolution DVDAudio discs, where the copy-protected digital content is decoded inside the DVD 38. These connections are required for playing DVD-Audio discs, unless the disc also carries two-channel PCM and 5.1-channel

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Dolby Digital or DTS soundtracks for use with receivers/processors that are not equipped with 5.1-channel analog inputs. Check the disc’s jacket for more information on alternate audio tracks. See Figure 4.

Front Surround Center

Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA)

Subwoofer

Figure 4 – Multichannel Analog Audio

NOTE: In order to enjoy the full benefit of lossless multichannel recordings, make sure the Bass Management setting in the AUDIO SETUP menu is set to On or Bypass, depending on the bass management capabilities of your receiver/processor. When the Stereo setting is selected, the center and surround channel information will be combined with the left and right channels, and will only be heard through the front channels. This setting may also be accessed by pressing the Audio Mode Button on the remote.

Video Connections

As mentioned above, the video signal is often transmitted separately from the audio signal. Even when the HDMI connection described below is used, sometimes the receiver is not capable of accessing the audio portion of the HDMI signal, and a separate audio connection is required.

Digital Video

The DVD 38 is equipped with an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) output. HDMI is capable of carrying digital audio and video information using a single cable, delivering high-quality picture and sound.

The DVD 38 is capable of outputting up to 720p or 1080i video and 2-channel PCM or up to 5.1-channel Dolby Digital or DTS audio through its HDMI connection. The DVD 38 is in compliance with HDCP (High-Definition Copy Protection) and the video display must also be HDCP-compliant to be used with the DVD 38’s HDMI output.

The DVD 38 is Simplay HD-verified for compatibility

via the HDMI connection with other Simplay HD-verified products.

The physical HDMI connection is simple. The connector is shaped for easy plug-in (see Figure 5). If your video display has a DVI input, you may use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included) to connect it to the HDMI Output.

Figure 5 – HDMI Connection

Analog Video

There are three types of analog video connections: composite video, S-video and component video.

Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available. The jack is usually color-coded yellow, and looks like an analog audio jack, although it is important never to confuse the two. Do not plug a

composite video cable into an analog or coaxial digital audio jack, or vice versa. Both the chrominance (color) and luminance (intensity) components of the video signal are transmitted using a single cable. See Figure 6.

Composite video cable

Figure 6 – Composite Video

S-video, or “separate” video, transmits the chrominance and luminance components using separate wires contained within a single cable. The plug on an S-video cable contains four metal pins, plus a plastic guide pin. Be careful to line up the plug correctly when you insert it into the jack on the receiver, source or video display. See Figure 7.

S-video cable

Figure 7 – S-Video

Component video separates the video signal into three components – one luminance (“Y”) and two sub-sampled color signals (“Pb” and “Pr”) – that are transmitted using three separate cables. The “Y” cable is color-coded green, the “Pb” cable is colored blue and the “Pr” cable is colored red. See Figure 8.

Component video cable

Figure 8 – Component Video

Do not confuse component video connections with composite video (described above). Although the plugs and jacks may look similar, they are not compatible and cross-connecting them will result in no picture or a very distorted picture. Remember that component video uses three connections, colored green, blue and red, while composite video uses a single connection, which is often color-coded yellow.

If your video display is capable of handling progressive-scan signals (480p or better), then connect the DVD 38’s Component Video Outputs to the input jacks on your video display marked “HD Component”. Make sure to configure your display for use with 480p video signals. Set the Scan Type setting in the DVD 38’s Video Setup menu to Progressive; this setting may also be accessed by pressing the Scan Type Button on the remote (marked P/I).

NOTES:

• The DVD 38’s component and S-video outputs are not available simultaneously. Adjust the Video Output setting in the VIDEO SETUP menu for the desired output. You may need to temporarily connect the DVD 38’s Composite Video Output to your video display in order to view the menu.

• For simplified operation, connect one of the DVD 38’s video outputs to your receiver or processor, and use the receiver/ processor as a switching device for all of your sources, connecting only the receiver/processor to your video display. However, if your receiver is not capable of switching HDMI signals, connect the DVD 38’s HDMI Output directly to an HDMI-capable video display for superior picture quality.

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• If you are using the DVD 38 with a multiroom receiver/ processor that is capable of distributing video, connect the DVD 38’s Composite Video Output to the receiver in addition to the HDMI, Component Video or S-Video Output.

If it’s available on your video display, HDMI is recommended as the best-quality connection, followed in preference by component video, S-video and then composite video. Except as indicated above for use in a multiroom system, do not connect more than one video output from the DVD 38 to another device.

Remote IR Input and Output

The DVD 38 is equipped with an infrared input and output to facilitate use of your system with a remote control in a variety of situations.

When the DVD 38 is placed in such a way that aiming the remote at the front-panel IR sensor is difficult, such as inside a cabinet or facing away from the listener, you may connect an external IR receiver, such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to the Remote IR Input jack.

If your receiver or any of your other components are equipped with a compatible remote IR input, you may use the included 1/8" mini-plug interconnect cable to connect the Remote IR Output to the device’s remote IR input, which will pass any applicable remote signals transmitted through the DVD 38 to the other device. This enables you to control your devices even when the DVD 38 itself is controlled via an external IR receiver.

To control more than one device using the Remote IR Output, connect all devices in “daisy chain” fashion, with the receiver’s remote IR output connected to the DVD 38’s Remote IR input, then the DVD 38’s Remote IR Output connected to the next device’s remote IR input, that device’s remote IR output connected to the next device’s remote IR input, and so forth.

NOTE: Not all remote controllable devices are equipped with compatible IR inputs and outputs. Check with the manufacturer of the source device for more information on the type of IR signal expected. The DVD 38 will output a “stripped carrier” IR signal.

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INSTALLATION

You are now ready to connect the DVD 38 to your system. Before beginning, make sure that all components, including the DVD 38, completely off and their power cords are unplugged. Don’t plug any

of the power cords back in until you have finished making all of your connections.

Many components in a home theater system, such as a receiver or power amplifier, generate a great deal of heat that can interfere with the operation of the DVD 38. Therefore, it is best to place the DVD 38 on its own shelf instead of stacking it directly on top of another component. It is also a good idea to check the finish of your shelf. Some wood or other finishes can be affected over time by the DVD 38’s rubber feet.

Step One – Connect the DVD 38 to Other Components

Select one of the following two sections, depending on whether you are connecting the DVD 38 directly to a television or video display, or if you are using an audio/video receiver or processor (this manual will use the term “receiver” to refer to either a receiver or a processor) that incorporates the DVD 38 as part of a home theater system.

Connecting the DVD 38 Directly to a Television

If your television is HDMI-capable and HDCP-compliant, then only one cable connection is required, and it will carry both audio and video signals. Use the included HDMI cable to connect the DVD 38’s HDMI output to your television’s HDMI input. See Figure 9. If your television has a DVI input rather than an HDMI input, purchase an HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter.

™

The DVD 38 is Simplay HD

via the HDMI connection with other Simplay HD-verified products.

Figure 9 – HDMI Output

NOTE: When using the HDMI connection, turn on the television

before

or video display

If your video display does not have an HDMI input, then separate audio and video connections are required. Select one of these types of video connections, in order of preference: component video, S-video, composite video. See Figure 10.

the DVD 38.

-verified for compatibility

are turned

Figure 11 – 2-Channel Analog Audio Outputs

NOTE: The DVD 38 is capable of downmixing 5.1-channel materials to the two-channel format, but it is necessary to adjust the Bass Management setting in the AUDIO SETUP menu to Stereo. You may also access this setting by pressing the Audio Mode Button on the remote. If you leave the Bass Management setting at On or Bypass, the DVD 38 will only output content specific to the front left and right channels through the 2-Channel Analog Audio Outputs, losing the center and surround channel information.

After you have connected the DVD 38 to your television, skip to Step Two for more information.

Connecting the DVD 38 to an Audio/Video Receiver

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. In addition, the DVD 38 is capable of playing DVD-Audio discs, which contain high-resolution multichannel audio materials. In order to benefit from these audio formats, we strongly recommend that you connect the DVD 38 to a 5.1-, 6.1- or 7.1-channel audio/video receiver with the ability to decode digital audio such as Dolby Digital and DTS, and with

5.1-channel “direct” analog audio inputs. Harman Kardon AVR Series receivers are compatible with the DVD 38.

The DVD 38 may also be used with an analog A/V receiver by connecting the 2-Channel Analog Audio Outputs to any one of the receiver’s inputs (in addition to a video connection).

If your receiver is HDMI-capable, connect the DVD 38’s HDMI Output to one of the receiver’s HDMI inputs. See Figure 9. If the receiver is equipped with a DVI port, purchase an HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter.

™

The DVD 38 is Simplay HD

via the HDMI connection with other Simplay HD-verified products.

-verified for compatibility

Figure 10 – Component, S- and Composite Video Outputs

Other than HDMI, most video displays are not equipped with coaxial or optical digital audio inputs. If your display is, then it would be preferable to connect one of the DVD 38’s digital audio outputs to the corresponding input on your display. However, most likely you will use the 2-Channel Analog Audio Outputs. See Figure 11.

Figure 9 (repeated) – HDMI Output

Check your receiver’s owner’s manual to determine how it handles HDMI signals. It may simply switch the signal, it may process the audio portion of the signal but not the video portion, or it may be capable of processing both the audio and video portions of the signal. If the receiver only switches the signal, but is not capable of accessing and processing the audio or video data, then a separate audio connection is required, as explained below.

not

If the receiver is connections are required. Select tions, in order of preference: component video, S-video, composite video. See Figure 10.

HDMI-capable, then separate audio and video

one

of these types of video connec-

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Figure 10 (repeated) – Component, S- and Composite Video Outputs

If your receiver is equipped with digital audio inputs, then select coaxial or optical digital audio input, and connect it to the corresponding output on the DVD 38. See Figure 12. This step also applies to a receiver that is only capable of HDMI switching and cannot process the audio portion of the HDMI signal. If your HDMI-capable receiver processes the HDMI audio, then do not make another digital audio connection.

Figure 12 – Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Outputs

If you wish to enjoy DVD-Audio discs in their native lossless format, connect the DVD 38’s 6-Channel Analog Audio Outputs to the corresponding 6-channel analog audio inputs on the receiver. This connection is necessary because the digital content is copy-protected and decoded by the DVD 38, with only the analog audio output available. See Figure 13.

Figure 13 – 6-Channel Analog Audio Outputs

NOTE: When using the 6-Channel Analog Audio Outputs, remember to adjust the Bass Management setting in the AUDIO SETUP menu to On if the inputs on your receiver are “direct”, meaning that the receiver does not perform any bass management on the signal; or to Bypass if the receiver does perform bass management on the 6-channel inputs, which may be indicated by calling them 6-channel DVD-Audio inputs. Consult your receiver’s owner’s manual for more information.

either

Figure 11 (repeated) – 2-Channel Analog Audio Outputs

Even if you connected one of the DVD 38’s digital audio outputs to your receiver, you may wish to connect the 2-Channel Analog Audio Outputs to your TV (if it isn’t HDMI-capable) so that you may watch a DVD without turning on your complete home theater system. If you make this connection, remember to also connect one of the DVD 38’s video outputs directly to the TV.

Step Two – Plug In AC Power

Having made all of your wiring connections, it is now time to power up the DVD 38. Plug the AC Power cord into a working, unswitched AC outlet. See Figure 14.

Figure 14 – AC Input for Power Cord

Step Three – Insert Batteries in Remote

The DVD 38 remote control uses two AAA batteries (included).

To remove the battery cover located on the back of the remote, firmly press the ridged area and slide the cover towards the bottom of the remote.

Insert the batteries as shown in Figure 15, making sure to observe the correct polarity.

As explained in the Connections section, there may be several reasons for using the DVD 38’s Analog Audio Outputs in addition to the Digital Audio Outputs. If you wish to make recordings, to use the DVD 38 as an audio source for a multiroom system, to play 96kHz discs when your receiver is not capable of processing 96kHz audio, or if your receiver is not equipped with digital audio inputs, then connect the DVD 38’s 2-Channel Analog Audio Outputs to any pair of analog audio inputs on the receiver. See Figure 11.

Figure 15 – Remote Battery Compartment

When using the remote, remember to point the lens toward the front panel of the DVD 38. Make sure no objects, such as furniture, are blocking the remote’s path. Bright lights, fluorescent lights and plasma video displays may interfere with the remote’s functioning. The remote has a range of about 20 feet, depending on the lighting conditions. It may be used at an angle of up to 30 degrees to either side of the DVD 38.

If the remote seems to operate intermittently, make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly, or replace all three batteries with fresh ones.

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Step Four – Turn On the DVD 38

Plugging the DVD 38 into AC power places it in Standby mode, which is indicated by the Power Indicator (surrounding the Standby/On Switch) turning amber.

NOTE: When HDMI connections are used, turn on your television or video display before turning on the receiver and DVD 38.

There are several ways in which the DVD 38 may be turned on from Standby mode.

a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel or remote. See Figure 16.

Figure 16 – Standby/On Switch

b) Press the Open/Close Button on the front panel or remote. See Figure 17.

Figure 17 – Open/Close Button

Pressing the Open/Close Button will also open the disc drawer.

c) Press the Play Button on the front panel or remote. If a disc is

present, it will begin playing automatically. See Figure 18.

Figure 18 – Play Button

After customizing a few settings in the Initial Setup section, you may soon enjoy the finest in home entertainment.

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Now that you have installed and configured your DVD 38, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system.

Turning On the DVD 38

When you have plugged in the DVD 38, the Power Indicator next to the power switch should light up in amber. This indicates that the DVD 38 is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on. See Figure 16.

Figure 16 (repeated) – Standby/On Switch

There are several ways in which the DVD 38 may be turned on:

a) Press the Standby/On Switch. See Figure 16.

b) Press the Open/Close Button. See Figure 17.

c) Press the Play Button. See Figure 18.

Figure 17 (repeated) – Open/Close Button

Figure 29 – How to Handle a Disc

• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. If there is glue (or a similar substance) on the disc, remove the glue completely before using the disc.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight, as there can be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

• Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other sharp writing utensil.

• Be careful not to drop or bend the disc.

Disc Cleaning Precautions

• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray.

Figure 18 (repeated) – Play Button

To turn the DVD 38 off, press either the Standby/On Switch on the front panel, or press the Power Off Button on the remote. See Figure 16. When the DVD 38 is unplugged, any settings you have programmed will be preserved for up to four weeks.

Although you may previously have owned a CD or DVD player, we recommend you take a few minutes to learn the specifics of operating the DVD 38. You also may want to take a moment now to review the glossary terms in the back of the manual to familiarize yourself with the terminology used to describe DVD players.

Playback Basics

In some respects disc playback is the same for all types of discs. We suggest you read through the basic instructions, and then read the sections pertaining to the various disc types.

Disc Handling Precautions

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. See Figure 29.

Disc Loading Precautions

• Do not load more than one disc on disc tray.

• Do not place a disc on the tray upside down.

• Do not try to close the disc tray when the disc is not positioned or centered properly.

Loading Discs

To load discs in the DVD 38, first turn it on by pressing the Standby/On Switch or the Open/Close Button on the front panel or the Power On Button on the remote. The Power Indicator is amber when the unit is connected to an AC power source, and it turns blue when the DVD 38 is turned on.

Next, if you have not already done so, press the Open/Close Button so that 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 38 will play discs with the following logos as well as most DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs and most WMA and JPEG discs, including Kodak Picture CDs, but not Kodak Photo CDs. DO NOT attempt to play another type of disc.

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• The DVD 38 will only play discs that are coded for Region 1 or discs that are open to being played in all regions (Region Code “0”). 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 jacket) will not play.

• The DVD 38 will only display video in the NTSC format. The PAL format is generally used in Europe and other regions of the world outside North America, and some music or other DVDs are available in PAL with a Region Code of “0”. The DVD 38 will automatically detect the PAL format, and make the necessary conversions so that the video may be displayed on an NTSC TV. PAL discs bearing a Region Code other than “0” or “1” may not be played on the DVD 38.

• Playback capability for CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW or DVD+R 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 38.

• Both 5-inch (12cm) and 3-inch (8cm) discs may be used.

• Load CDs or DVD-Audio discs with the label side up.

• Load DVD-Video discs with printed labels label side up. If the disc contains both standard and high-definition (not HD-DVD or Blu-ray Disc) versions of the program, make sure the desired label faces up.

• Some DVD-Video discs are double-sided. The title information 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.

After a disc is properly loaded, press the Open/Close Button to close the disc drawer. After the drawer closes, the LOADING message will appear in the Main Information Display while the unit is determining the type of disc (DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, CD, VCD, JPEG, WMA or MP3) and is reading the data for track, chapter, title and other information about the disc.

Next, the applicable Disc-Type Indicator will light up in the front-panel display. If the disc is a DVD, CD or VCD2.0 disc, it will automatically begin playing. The disc’s track and timing information and other relevant data will also appear in the Main Information Display.

Any time a control button is pressed, an icon will appear in the upper right corner of the screen to indicate the player’s action. These icons include the standard transport modes (play, stop, pause, forward and reverse fast and slow search, track skip), the opening or closing of the disc drawer, or the prohibit icon (Ø) if the command action is not available at that time or for that disc. As explained in more detail below, pressing the Status Button displays the Status Banner for DVDs, and pressing the Info Button displays the Player Information submenu.

• 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 was created.

• If a CD is detected, playback will begin automatically, and the Player Information screen will appear. See Figure 30.

Figure 30 – Player Information Screen (Audio CD)

• If the disc contains MP3, WMA or JPEG files, or if it is a VCD without playback control, the Player Information display will appear. See Figure

31. To play one of these files, use the Navigation Buttons to select a folder and press the Enter Button to open it. Use the Navigation Buttons to select a file for playback, and press the Enter Button to begin play.

Figure 31 – Player Information Screen (WMA Disc)

• VCD2.0 discs will begin play automatically, similar to a conventional audio CD. VCDs containing raw MPEG files may play, depending on how the disc was created.

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 twice, the disc will begin playing from its beginning. If the Disc Recognition feature was turned on in the System Setup menu (see Figure 20), a screen will appear asking you whether to begin playback from the beginning of the disc, or from the point where playback was stopped during the last viewing session. See Figure 32.

Figure 32 – Disc-Recognition Resume Screen

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Playback Control

See Figure 33 for reference to the transport controls described below.

Figure 33 – Transport Controls

• To momentarily pause playback and freeze the current picture frame on a DVD, press the Pause Button. 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 the DVD or CD disc being played at fast speed, press the Search Forward/Reverse Buttons on the remote, or press and hold the front-panel Skip/Search Buttons briefly until fast play begins and then release them. Once one of these buttons is pressed, the fast search will continue until the Play Button is pressed. Each additional press of the Search Forward/Reverse Buttons will cycle through the five available fast-search speeds: 2X, 4x, 8x, 20x, 100x.

NOTE: Fast search is available when DVD-Audio and MP3 and discs are playing, but not for WMA discs. Search speeds available may vary for different types of discs.

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

NOTE: There is no audio playback during fast or slow-forward or -reverse play. This is normal for DVDs, as surround processors cannot process the digital audio streams during slow modes. Slow-play is available for VCDs, but not for audio CDs, MP3s or WMAs. Slow-play speeds may vary for different types of discs.

• To advance frame by frame while a DVD is playing, first press the Pause Button, then press the Skip/Step (Previous) or Skip/Step (Next) button repeatedly. Press the Pause or Play Button to resume normal play. Frame-by-frame movement in reverse is not available.

NOTE: Playback of a disc with 96kHz/24-bit audio requires the use of circuitry normally used for other features. Accordingly, the Slow Play Reverse and Step Advance features are not available with these discs.

• When a camera icon appears on screen, or the Angle Indicator appears on the front panel, it indicates that there is multiple-angle information on the disc being played. To change the angle, press the Angle Button repeatedly until the desired angle view appears. An on-screen banner message will indicate the current angle view.

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

The availability of the Zoom, Repeat, Repeat A-B and Random functions depends on the type of disc. In addition, the availability of the Player Information screens and Status Bar vary from one disc type to another. These features are described in the following sections describing playback of DVDs, CDs, MP3s, WMAs, JPEGs and VCDs. Programming playlists is explained after the section on VCDs.

Video Off Feature

The Video Off feature is available during playback of audio-only discs, such as CD, DVD-Audio, MP3 or WMA discs. Although the video circuitry is electrically isolated from the audio section, some users may prefer to turn the video displays off during audio playback to prevent any possibility of interference between audio and video. You may also wish to turn the video display off if you find the menu system distracting or unnecessary during audio playback.

IMPORTANT NOTE: It is strongly recommended that plasma and CRT video display owners use the Video Off feature to avoid burn-in, especially as some audio discs display still images continuously.

To turn the video displays off while an audio disc is playing, press the Video Off Button. Press the button again to restore the video output. The V-Off Indicator will light in red to remind you that the video displays have been turned off. The video output will automatically be restored each time the DVD 38 is turned on.

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DVD Playback

Using a DVD’s Menu

The DVD system offers a producer the opportunity to include a wide range of features on a disc, including multiple language tracks; subtitles in a variety of languages; special information such as movie trailers and cast information; and 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 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 using the Navigation Buttons, 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.

• 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 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 have to go back to either the beginning of the program or the start of a chapter. This feature is out of the control of the DVD 38, as it is set by the disc’s internal programming.

NOTE ON PROHIBITED FUNCTIONS

The DVD 38 is capable of all the features and options covered by the DVD standards. However, 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 “Function Prohibited” icon “Ø”, this is an indication that the disc has not been programmed for that function. 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.

Zoom

The DVD 38’s advanced digital video processing circuits include a Zoom feature that allows you to enlarge the image of a DVD, VCD or JPEG for closer examination of a particular part of the picture. Four steps of enlargement are available.

Figure 34 – Zoom and Navigation Buttons

• To use the Zoom feature, press the Zoom Button while a disc is playing or paused. See Figure 34. Each press of the button will increase the zoom-in effect. When you have cycled through all four steps (three steps of enlargement for VCDs), the picture will return to normal size.

• When the Zoom feature is activated, you may use the Navigation Buttons to explore the enlarged picture 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

The DVD 38 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 is pressed once, the disc will stop and Resume will appear briefly in the upper right corner of the video screen and in the Main Information Display. While the Resume feature is active, the disc’s position is entered into the unit’s memory so that when the Play Button is pressed to resume playback, the program will continue

the point where the Stop Button was pressed. To completely

from playback, press the Stop Button twice.

You may resume a DVD (Audio or Video), CD, VCD with Playback Control, MP3 or JPEG disc after placing the DVD 38 in Standby mode. Resume will not operate for WMA files or for VCDs that do not have playback control.

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Disc Recognition

When the Disc Recognition feature is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP menu, you may press the Stop Button either once (to enter Resume mode) or twice (to enter Stop mode) and remove the DVD from the player. Even if you turn the DVD 38 off, the next time you insert that DVD, you will be presented with the option of either starting playback from the beginning, or resuming playback from the point at which you stopped previously. See Figure 32. The DVD 38 can recognize up to five discs total.

Player Information Menu

The DVD 38’s PLAYER INFORMATION menu displays disc information and enables you to program playback modes. Press the Info Button to display the PLAYER INFORMATION menu. See Figure 35.

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aspect ratio on one side of the disc, and a standard aspect ratio on the other.

Figure 35 – Player Information Screen

The PLAYER INFORMATION menu has three submenus, which may be accessed by using the Navigation Buttons to highlight the submenu’s icon, and pressing the Enter Button to select it. These submenus are different from the Setup menus in that many items are for display only and cannot be changed using the menu system.

PLAYBACK INFO Submenu: This submenu displays basic disc and playback mode information. See Figure 36. Access this submenu by highlighting the Info icon (top icon with a small “i”) and pressing the Enter Button. See Figure 36.

• Video Standard:

this will normally be NTSC, although some DVDs that are open region (playable in all regions) may be in the PAL format. The DVD 38 will convert the video to the NTSC format used by your television.

• Scan Type: This line displays whether the video program on the DVD was recorded with a progressive- or interlaced-scan rate. It also displays how the program is being played back, based on the setting established in the VIDEO SETUP submenu.

• Audio Resolution: This line displays the sample rate and bit rate for the current audio format.

• Audio Format: This line displays the current audio track, such as Dolby Digital 5.1 or Linear PCM.

• Video Bit Rate: This line displays the video bit rate up to the maximum 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 the disc was created. Thus, as shown in Figure 35, when the disc is stopped or paused, this line will remain blank.

When you have finished viewing the Player menus, press the Info or Clear Button to remove the displays from the screen and return to normal play.

The disc’s format is shown here. For Region 1 players,

Figure 36 – Playback Info Submenu

• Disc: This line displays the disc type, such as DVD-Video.

• Disc ID: If the disc is encoded with an identification label, such as

a movie title, it will appear here.

• Playlist: This line indicates whether playback will occur in the disc’s order, or following a programmed playlist. For DVDs this line will always indicate playback in the disc’s order, as programmed play is not available for DVDs.

• Repeat: This line displays the current repeat mode, or Off if Repeat mode is not active.

PROGRAM submenu: The Program submenu is not available for DVDs.

DISC INFO Submenu: This submenu displays detailed information

about the disc content (see Figure 35). You will not be able to make any changes to the items on this submenu. However, you may use the VIDEO SETUP submenu to change the DVD 38 player settings for video aspect ratio or scan type.

• Disc: This line displays the disc type.

• Disc ID: If the disc is encoded with an identification label, it will

appear here.

• Aspect Ratio: This line displays the aspect ratio of the video content on the disc, and the format in which it is being played back according to the setting established in the VIDEO SETUP submenu. Some discs may contain two versions of the same program with a widescreen

On-Screen Status Display

When a DVD is playing, you may press the Status Button 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 group, title, chapter or track, or use the time search feature. See Figure 37.

Figure 37 – Status Bar

• Group/Title: For DVD-Video discs, this displays the current title number and the total number of titles on the disc. For DVD-Audio discs, the current group number and total number of groups are shown.

• Chapter: For DVD-Video discs, this shows the current chapter and the total number on the disc. For DVD-Audio discs, the current and total tracks are shown.

• Play Mode Icon: This displays the current play mode icon; i.e., Play ›, Pause ±, Stop Í.

• Time Display: This section of the display shows the time correspon- ding to the type of display indicated in the Time Display Type. The Time Search function enables you to start playback at any point in the program. Use the ‹/› Navigation Buttons to highlight this display. You may then use the Numeric Keys to enter the numbers corresponding to the time on the disc from which you wish play to commence. Press the Enter Button and play will begin at the selected time position.

• Time Display Type: This section identifies the type of information in the Time Display section of the display. Use the Navigation Buttons

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to select this setting, and each subsequent press of the Enter Button will change the time display from Title Elapsed, to Title Remaining, to Chapter Elapsed to Chapter Remaining, and cycle back to Title Elapsed. The time displayed on screen and in the front-panel Information Display will change accordingly. For DVD-Audio discs, the time display options are Group Elapsed, Group Remaining, Track Elapsed and Track Remaining.

• Time Bar: This display is a graphic representation of the time elapsed for the title being played. As the disc plays, the number of bars will increase to reflect approximately what percentage of the title has been played thus far. It is not affected by changes to the Time Display Type.

Titles and Groups

To select a title or group, first press the Status Button so that the Status Display appears. Navigate so that the Current Title or Group is highlighted. Use the Numeric Keys to enter the desired title/group and it will begin playing immediately

Figure 38 – Selecting a Title

If a “ø” icon appears when you attempt to select a new title (group), this is an indication that the disc does not allow the title (group) to be changed in this manner, even though a list of numbers will appear. This is a function of the way the disc was created and is not a flaw in the DVD 38.

For some discs, you may press the Title or Audio Button during playback to change the current title or group. Other discs will switch to the disc menu, and some discs may simply restart play from the beginning of the current title or group. This is a function of how the disc was authored, and does not reflect a problem with the DVD 38.

. See Figure 38.

Chapters and Tracks

To select a chapter for DVD-Video discs or a track for DVD-Audio discs, first press the Status Button so that the Status Display appears. The Current Chapter or Track Number will be highlighted. Use the Numeric Keys to enter the desired chapter/track, and it will begin playing immediately.

To select a specific chapter or track on a DVD at any time during playback, simply press the number corresponding to the chapter or track you wish to view using the Numeric Keys. You may also move one by one through the chapters or tracks at any time by pressing the Skip Reverse (Previous)/Skip Forward (Next) Buttons.

Audio Soundtracks

Many DVDs contain more than one audio soundtrack. On many discs, you will find multiple languages, while others offer a choice of different audio formats or mixes (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS). Some will also contain commentary from the director or stars. The default audio language is set in the AUDIO SETUP menu.

To change the audio soundtrack, press the Audio Select Button to display the Audio banner and show the current audio soundtrack configuration. See Figure 39.

Figure 39 – Audio Status Bar

Each press of the Audio Select Button or the Enter Button will change the current audio soundtrack. Don’t press any of the Numeric Keys to select an audio track; doing so will change the chapter or track.

When the desired selection appears, press the so that Done is highlighted, and then press the Enter Button to remove the banner display and return to normal playback.

NOTES ON AUDIO TRACKS:

• Not all discs contain multiple audio soundtrack choices. Check the information on 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 soundtrack using the disc’s menu system. Press the Disc Menu Button to display the disc’s menu and then use the Navigation Buttons to make your selection following the navigation scheme of the individual disc.

• When you change the audio soundtrack or language with the Audio Select Button 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.

‹/› Navigation Buttons

Subtitles (DVD-Video Discs Only)

Many DVDs contain one or more subtitle languages. The default subtitle language is set in the SYSTEM SETUP menu, 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 display the Subtitle banner and show the current configuration. See Figure 40. Each press of either the Subtitle Button or the Enter Button will change the current subtitle language, or turn subtitling off.

Figure 40 – Subtitle Banner

When your desired selection appears, press the ‹/› Navigation Buttons until Done is highlighted and then press the Enter Button to remove the banner display and return to normal playback.

NOTE: Due to the variations in how DVD discs are authored, subtitle languages displayed by the DVD 38 may not accurately reflect the actual languages available on the disc. It is recommended that subtitles be selected using the disc’s menu.

Angles (DVD-Video Discs Only)

Some DVDs contain multiple-angle views, which allow the disc’s creators to provide different camera views of the same scene. 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

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