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DVD 506 Limited EditionDigital V ersatile Disc Player
SERVICE MANUAL
Power for the Digital Revolution
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INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Kardon DVD. The DVD is a multipurpose DVD
player, capable of playing both DVD-Video discs
and conventional CD audio discs with the highest
fidelity and access to future software upgrades
via the Internet. Along with conventional DVDVideo and CD audio discs, the DVD is also compatible with MP3, WMA, JPEG and most recordable CD and DVD formats as well as VCD discs.
To enable you to get the maximum quality from
DVDs, the DVD is equipped with the latest in
design techniques, including advanced 10-bit
video digital-to-analog converters (DAC) and
Video (composite), S-Video and RGB video (RGB
via SCART) outputs, to ensure that you get all the
quality inherent in today’s DVD medium. For optimum playback of NTSC and PAL DVD with compatible high-definition display devices, DVD is
equipped with progressive component video outputs.
In addition, Harman Kardon’s audio heritage
continues into the digital video era with audiophile-grade Wolfson DACs to ensure that the
audio quality matches the superb video. Of
course, both coaxial and optical digital audio
outputs are available for direct connection to A/V
receivers or processors so that you may take
advantage of Dolby Digital* and DTS
®
soundtracks.When playing audio CDs, the playback
quality is state-of-the-art, matching that of the
finest players available.
A wide range of programming features makes it
easy to program an evening’s worth of entertainment. When playing DVDs, easy-to-understand
on-screen menus and icons make it simple to
change languages, soundtracks, subtitles or
aspect ratio, while a parental-lock function
enables you to control which discs may be
viewed by younger members of the household.
DVD players are among the fastest growing consumer electronics products ever brought to market, but this may, nevertheless, be the first DVD
player you’ve owned. Although many of the features of the DVD resemble those of standard CD
players, there are a number of functions that you
may be unfamiliar with. To ensure that you are
able to take advantage of all the power and flexibility the DVD has to offer, we encourage you to
review this quick setup manual. That small
investment of your time will pay major dividends
in the enjoyment you will get from proper use of
the DVD.
■ Plays a Wide Range of Video and Audio
Formats, Including DVD-Video Discs,
VCD, Standard CD Audio Discs, CD-R/RW,
DVD-R/RW, DVD-+R/RW,Audio Discs and
MP3 Discs
■ High-Quality Video Playback 10-Bit
DACs, Progressive Scan and Component
Video Outputs
■ Dolby Digital and DTS Data Signal
Output Through Both Optical and
Coaxial Digital Audio Connections
■ Audiophile-Grade Wolfson Output DACs
for the Finest Audio reproduction
■ Easy-to-Use On-Screen Navigation
System
■ Playback of MP3 and Windows
®
WMA
Audio Discs and JPEG image files
■ Simultaneous Playback of MP3 and JPEG
files
■ Extensive Programming Capability for
Audio and Video Discs
■ Parental Lock Controls Prevent
Unauthorized Viewing of Restricted
Movies
■ Multiple Options for Language,
Soundtrack and Subtitle Selection
■ Multiple-Angle Capabilities With
Specially Encoded DVD Discs
■ Backlit, Ergonomically Designed Remote
Control
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TERMINOLOGY
Terminology
Since they share some of the characteristics and
technology of CD players, many of the terms and
operational concepts used in a DVD player are
similar to what you may be familiar with from CD
players and changers, or older video disc formats
such as Laser Disc. However, if this is your first
DVD product, some of the terms used to describe
the features of a DVD player may be unfamiliar.
The following explanations should solve some of
the mysteries of DVD, and help you to enjoy all
the power and flexibility of the DVD format and
the DVD.
With the arrival of DVD, disc data capacity has
increased dramatically. On a DVD Video disc most
of this capacity is taken up by MPEG 2 video and
the multichannel movie soundtrack in Dolby
Digital and/or DTS.This information is compressed.
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, that’s why the ratio is called
”4:3”. Newer wide aspect ratio 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 to play back in either format, depending on the features recorded on a
disc.
Title: For a DVD, a title is defined as an entire
movie or program.There can be as many chapters
within a title as the producers decide to include.
Most discs include only one title, but some may
have more than one, to give you a “Double
Feature” presentation.
Chapter: DVD programs are divided into chapters and titles. Chapters are the sub-sections programmed into a single title on a disc. Chapters
may be compared to the individual tracks on an
audio CD.
RGB Video: This is a new form of video signal
that eliminates many of the artifacts of traditional
composite video signals by splitting the signal
into the three fundamental colors Red, Green and
Blue (RGB). With an RGB connection (via SCART),
you will see greater picture resolution and eliminate many picture imperfections such as the
moiré patterns often seen on checkered patterned cloths. However, in order to benefit from
RGB video, you must have a video display with an
RGB compatible SCART input.
Progressive scan: DVD offers progressive scan
video outputs for use with compatible high-resolution televisions and projectors. Before DVD, no
consumer medium could store, transmit or display
video with full resolution. To conserve bandwidth,
analog compression (interlacing) is employed: first
the odd-numbered lines of a frame are displayed,
followed by the even-numbered lines.The result is
that only half of the video image is drawn at one
time; the viewer's brain must reassemble the complete image.This is acceptable, if the monitor is
not too large and if there is not too much motion
in the image. Large displays and fast-moving
images reveal the limitations of this system.
Thanks to DVD's immense data capacity, images
are now stored intact (progressively), so that all
the lines in each frame (odd and even) are shown
at the same time. But because most TV's cannot
handle a progressive signal, all current DVD players generate an interlaced output for compatibility. Now, the Harman Kardon DVD is among the
select few DVD players with true progressive scan
video output (NTSC and PAL) for use with compatible TV's and CRT projectors and with all plasma, LCD and DLP display devices via the component video output. The result is 40% greater light
output than a conventional TV and a stunningly
detailed high definition image, along with an
almost complete absence of visible scanlines and
motion artifacts. Of course, traditional Y/Pr/Pb
component video, SCART, S-Video and composite
video outputs are included for use with conventional televisions and projectors.
Multiple Angle: DVDs have the capability to
show up to four different views of the same
scene in a program. When a disc is encoded with
multiple-angle information, pressing the Angle
button will enable you to switch between these
different views. Note that at present, few discs
take advantage of this capability and, when they
do, the multiple-angle technology may only be
present for short periods of time within the disc.
Producers will usually insert some sort of icon or
graphic in the picture to alert you to the availability of multiple viewing angles.
Reading: This is a message that you will see
after you´ve loaded the disc and the tray has
closed. It refers to the fact that the player must
first examine the contents of the disc to see if it is
a CD or DVD, and then extract the information
about the type of material on the disc, such as
languages, aspect ratios, subtitles, number of
titles and more.The slight delay while the contents of the disc are read is normal.
Resume: The operation of the Stop Button on
the DVD works differently from what you are
used to on CD players. On a traditional CD player,
when you press the Stop button, the unit does
just that: it stops playback. On a CD player, when
you press the start button again, the disc starts
from the beginning. With the DVD, however, you
have two options when playing DVD discs.
Pressing Stop once will stop playback, but it actually puts the unit in the Resume mode.This
means that you can turn the machine off and,
when you press play the next time, the disc will
resume or continue from the point on the disc
where the Stop button was pressed. This is helpful if you are watching a movie and must interrupt your viewing session but wish to pick up
where you left off. Pressing the Stop button twice
will stop the machine in a traditional manner
and, when the disc is played again, it will start
from the beginning.
In resume mode, the cover of the DVD will be
displayed, if available. Otherwise, the
Harman Kardon screen will appear.
Terminology
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FEATURES
Features
High quality video
• Advanced sophisticated 10-bit MPEG-2 video
decoding circuits.
• Direct RGB output via SCART (selectable) for
optimum video performance. SCART connector
also configurable for Composite Video output.
• Pure PAL with NTSC disc due to true
NTSC/PAL conversion.
• Dual-layer compatibility for extended play
DVD.
• Progressive Scan component video ouputs
(NTSC and PAL)
• Playback of JPEG image files
High quality digital audio
• By connecting a DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
or a Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy high
quality 5.1 digital surround sound from DTS or
Dolby Digital discs.
• With linear PCM audio at 16-24 bits and
44-96 kHz (also on digital output, see table
page 15), audio quality exceeding that of CD
becomes possible.
• Optical and coaxial digital audio output.
Many convenient features
• On-Screen Menu lcons for disc information or
player information and access to many major
functions of this unit.
• Subtitles may be displayed in one of numerous
languages*.
• The multi-angle function allows you to choose
the viewing angle of scenes which were shot
from a number of different angles (Limited to
DVD’s recorded with multiple camera angles.)
• Multiple options for dialog language and
soundtrack selection (limited to DVD’s recorded with multiple dialog languages or soundtracks).
• Parental lock settings to prevent play of discs
unsuitable for some audiences [DVD only].
• Intuitive menu operating system.
• 4 step Zoom during play and pause.
• Backlit, ergonomically designed remote
control.
• Future software upgrades accessible via
Internet. (See information below.)
* The number of languages recorded depends
on the software.
Compatible with CD
as well as DVD
• The DVD will play any conventional Audio CD or
recordable (CD-R) or erasable CD (CD-RW)
bearing the logos shown here, MP3,WMA (v8)
or any VCD or DVD-Video with the region code
0 or 2.
Disc formats supported
by this player
The unit can play the following disc formats
(8 cm and 12 cm size):
• DVD-Video
• DVD-R
• DVD-RW
• DVD+R
• DVD+RW
• CD
• CD-R
• CD-RW
• VCD
• S-VCD
NOTE: Due to differences in the format of
certain discs, it is possible that some discs may
include a mix of features that are not compatible
with the DVD. Similarly, although the DVD is
capable of a wide range of features, not all discs
include every capability of the DVD system. For
example, although the DVD is compatible with
multi-angle discs, that feature is only possible
when the disc is specially encoded for multipleangle play. In addition, the DVD is capable of
playing back both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks, but the number and types of tracks available will vary from disc to disc. To make certain
that a specific feature or soundtrack option is
available, please check the options noted on the
disc jacket.
■ Playback capability for CD-R, CD-RW, WMA,
JPEG, MP3,VCD/SVCD, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVDRW and DVD+RW discs may vary due to variations in the quality of the disc and the
recorder used to create the disc.
Upgradeability via Internet
The ”firmware” controlling the functionality of
the Harman Kardon DVD is fully upgradeable. In
the event of future improvements to its
operations and features, it will be possible to
download firmware upgrades from
www.harmankardon.com/International/
All you have to do is create a CD-R with the
data and insert it in the DVD for an automatic
upgrade.
Packing List
1 Harman Kardon DVD Player
1 Remote control
2 AA batteries
1 A/V cable for stereo analog audio and
composite video
1 S-Video cable
1 remote extension cable
1 owner's manual
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Technical Specifications
Applicable Disc: Disc formats: 5 inch (12 cm) or 3 inch (8 cm) DVD Video, Standard conforming DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-R and
DVD-RW,VCD, CD, CD-R, MP3, WMA, JPEG or CD-RW discs,
Regio code: DVD Video disc with Code 2 or 0 only.
DVD-Layers: Single Side/Single Layer, Single Side/Dual Layer, Dual Side/Single Layer, Dual Side/Dual Layer
Audio formats: Linear PCM, MPEG, MLP/CPPM, Dolby Digital or DTS
Video Signal System: PAL/NTSC
Composite Video Output: 1 V p-p/75 Ohms, sync negative polarity
S Video Output: Y/Luminance: 1 V p-p/75 Ohms, sync negative polarity
C/Chrominance: 0.286 V p-p
Component Video Output: Y: 1Vp-p/75 Ohms, sync negative polarity
Cr: 0.7Vp-p/75 Ohms
Cb: 0.7Vp-p/75 Ohms
Analog Audio Output: 2 Vrms max
Frequency Response: DVD (Linear PCM): 2 Hz - 22 kHz +0/-0.5 dB (48 kHz sampling)
2 Hz - 44 kHz +0/-0.5 dB (96 kHz sampling)
CD: 2 Hz - 20 kHz +0/-0.5 dB
Signal/Noise Ratio (SNR): 105 dB (A-weighted)
Dynamic Range: DVD: 100 dB (18 Bit) / 105 dB (20 Bit)
CD/DVD: 96 dB (16 Bit)
THD/1kHz: DVD/CD: 0.003 %
Wow & Flutter: Below Measurable Limits
AC Power: 110 - 240 V/ 50 - 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 2 Watts (On) /20 Watts (Max)
Dimensions (WxHxD): 440 x 49 x 330 mm
Weight: 3.3 Kg
Depth measurement includes knobs and connectors.
Height measurement includes feet and chassis.
All specifications subject to change without notice.
Harman Kardon and Power for the digital revolution are trademarks of Harman Kardon, Inc.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby,AC-3, ProLogic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories. Confidential.
Unpublished Work. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
DTS is a trade mark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows and WMA are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or diassembly is
prohibited.
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Component
Parts No. Qty Reference(English) Part name Remarks
380-B22PT001-8000 1 Case motherboard DVD22-PT001
380-A22PT002-8500 1
380-C0DVD506-0500
1
case top cover DVD22-PT002
back panel DVD22-PT003A
600-00000005-6920 1 harman/kardon brand
385-VD31ZPA2-5000 1
disk tray with aluminum ally wrap
385-000DVD22-5200 1 Radiator DVD31ZP-A2
332-300DVD22-0000 1 Top cover support
28×28×10
330-12ZPRE02-8000 1 Panel board DVD22ZP-RE02
331-81ZPRE01-8001 1 Panel lens DVD31ZP-RE01
330-21ZPRE07-8000 1 Disk tray DVD31ZP-RE07
331-11ZPRE04-8000 1
Single key button
DVD31ZP-RE04
331-11ZPRE03-8000 1 More key button DVD31ZP-RE03
330-71ZPRE05-8000 1
330-71ZPRE06-8000 1
332-41ZPRE08-8000 1
331-400DVD22-4000 4
short decorate strip
long decorate strip
Power Indicator Cover
Pedestal bronzing( color optional) same to DVD 25
350-000DVD22-0200 4 Pedestal underlay
332-200SZ003-0200 1
350-000DVD22-0200 2
RC receiver head frame SZ003
Fluorescence screen soft pad
DVD31ZP-RE05
DVD31ZP-RE06
DVD31ZP-RE08
same as DVD25
5.5MM
331-7C035040-0010 2 fasten alumium piece 01, 3*40 3.5×40 pyrocondensation tube
331-70000000-0000 2 alumium fastener 02, fasten the power code
332-40000000-0000 4
500-02000000-0030 1
500-01025015-0001 1 3M double side glue
500-01004120-0001 1 3M double side glue
500-01015130-0001
1
screw jacket
lead nip 03
3M double side glue
chip 5 and chip 6 fixed
25×15mm
4×120mm
15×130mm
insulated piece for power board,
500-09150085-0000 1
stick to the bottom of power board
150×85mm (on the bottom)
insulated paper for power board,
500-09170100-0000 1
331-91185165-9000 1
500-07130010-0000
313-AGDVD220-0001
313-AGDVD220-0002
500-0923040-0000 1
332-200SZ036-0000
383-0201025C-3400 1
500-010060MM-0000 1
1 insulated paper 130×10mm
1 Laser precausion mark
1 Laser precausion guide
2
stick to the upper power board
VFD filter
Main board insulated paper
PCB plastic frame
EVA Adhersive Tape
Fibrous tape
170×100mm (on cover)
118.5×16.5mm
230×40mm
Φ8×10
20×10×2.5
60mm长
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Component
Parts No. Qty Reference(English) Part name Remarks
13chip 170mm long single pins,
160-E0130170-DA00 1
160-E0120160-CA00 1
160-A0VH0040-0300
162-A0VH0300-0000 1
160-E0030300-3A00 1
160-E0050280-0A00 1
160-E0060150-0A00 1
160-E0070240-0A00 1
161-24160050-0000 1
300-D001382C-0001 1 Remote control board 1382C
206-0000DV34-2202 1
555-ADVD22RC-0000 1
310-00DVD506-0010
310-00DVD506-0110
309-000PM065-0000 2
311-52049522-1100 1
311-25035012-2200 1
311-08424011-2200 1 Remot control plastic bag same as dvd21 84×240
309-00PM0651-0010 1
311-15523011-2200 1
312-AB506000-0000
312-AB506000-0010
312-KBDVD220-0010
162-B0001012-0000 1 Audio connecting cable
162-B0001012-0000 1 Video connecting cable
202-00000511-1200 1
162-H0001012-0000 1
162-C0001012-0000 1
313-AD0DVD22-0000 1
312-KA0DVD22-0010 1
555-0DVD506RC-0000 1
1
MECHANISM / Loader DV-34 chip
DVD 506 RC, (with electric plastic not complete )
CARTON package
1
CARTON package
1
1
REMOTE CONTROL RC DVD506
with the space of 2.0 Panel and main board linkage
12 chip with one side 2.0mm,
the other side 2.54mm Bond wire for power board and main board
single line and double plugs of
orange power code, 40 mm long
Power cord with pin of 300mm fixture
3chip 300mm long single pins,
with the space of 2.54 Bond wire for panel board and main board
5 chip 280 mm long twin pins,
with space of 2.0 Bond wire for chip and main board
6 chip 150 mm long twin pins,
with space of 2.0 Bond wire for chip and main board
7chip 240mm long twin tin dipped,
with the space of 2.o Panel and panel board linkage
24 chip 240mm long with space of 0.5,
flat cable Bond wire for chip and main board
Foam pillow PM065
Unit plastic bag
User's manual plastic bag
isolation polyfoam PM065-1
self-seal plastic bag for AV wire
User's manual book EU
User's manual book US
Product card US
5# battery
Remot control transmission cable
S-video connection cable
safety instruction manual EU
warranty card
(round head twin pin)
EU
US
same as dvd21 520×495
same as dvd21 250×350
155×230
same as DVD25
same as DVD25
US
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Component
Parts No. Qty Reference(English) Part name Remarks
381-00300634-1202 4 KBTTO M3×6 Screw
381-00300614-1311 5 PWMTTC M3×6 Screw
381-0040851-1200 4 RTHO M4×8 Screw
381-00300614-1912 2 PWBTTNI M 3×6 Screw
381-00300614-1912 6
381-00250811-2300 3 Screw
381-00300814-1312 1 Screw
381-00300814-1302 1 Screw
381-00300811-2300 11 PAHC M3×8 Screw
381-00300814-1312
381-00300814-1302
381-00300614-1311
381-00301514-1311
381-00301010-1211
382-000000M3-1100
381-00300614-1912
381-00300814-1912
4
1
2 PWMTTC M3×6
2 PWMTTC M3×15
2 PWMO M3×10
2M3
2 PBTTNI M3×6
1 PWBTTNI M3×8
PWBTTNI M3×6
PAHO M3×8
PWBTTC M3×8 Screw
PBTTC M3×6 Screw
Screw
Screw
Screw
Screw
Screw
Screw
Screw
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MAIN BOARD
Parts No. Qty Reference(English) Part name Remarks
300-C001297C-0002 1
RESISTOR
131-A00000JT-0000 4 R7 R47 R48 R49 0603-0Ω
131-A00000JT-0000 2 R8 R10 0603-0Ω
131-A0C022JT-0000 2 R730 R731 0603-2.2Ω
131-A00022JT-0000 3 R38 R502 R725 0603-22Ω
R817 R818 R819 R822 R504
131-A00033JT-0000 6
131-A00056JT-0000 2 R732 R733 0603-56Ω
131-A00075FT-4000 12
131-A00082JT-0000
131-A00091FT-4000 1 R17 0603-91Ω-1%
131-A00082JT-0000 3 R815 R816 R820 0603-82Ω
131-A01010JT-0000 4 R43 R835
131-A01011JT-0000 1 R37
131-A01015JT-0000 1 R36 0603-150
131-A00187FT-4000 1 R405 0603-187Ω-1%
131-A01022JT-0000 1 R39 0603-220Ω
131-A01027JT-0000 1 2R13 0603-270Ω
131-A01033JT-0000 2 R31 R32
131-A01039JT-0000 1 2R12
131-A01047JT-0000 4 R826 R827 R833 R834
131-A01068JT-0000 2 R21 R29
131-A02010JT-0000 2 R44 R828
131-A02012JT-0000 1 R727
131-A01178FT-4000 2 R24 R33
131-A02022JT-0000 2 R501 R507
131-A02027JT-0000 11
131-A02033JT-0000 6 2R4 2R5 2R6 2R7 2R8 2R9 0603-3.3KΩ
131-A02047JT-0000 2 2R1 2R11 0603-4.7KΩ
R823 0603-33Ω
R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R11R12
R13 R14 R15 R16 R17 R50 0603-75Ω-1%
R51 R52 R407 R408 R409
R529 R530
3 R815 R816 R820
R1 R9 R56 R114 R115
R116 R411R412 R413
R414 R420
Main board 1297C
0603-75Ω
0603-100Ω
0603-110Ω
0603-330Ω
0603-390Ω
0603-470Ω
0603-680Ω
0603-1KΩ
0603-1.2KΩ
0603-1.78KΩ-1%
0603-2.2KΩ
0603-2.7KΩ
131-A02047JT-0000 1 R432(US)R433(EU) 0603-4.7KΩ