Harman Kardon DVD 1500 (serv.man2) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
4 FEATURES
Features
High quality video
• Advanced sophisticated 10-bit MPEG-2 video
decoding circuits.
• Direct RGB output via SCART for optimum
video performance.
• Dual-layer compatibility for extended play
DVD.
Many convenient features
• On-Screen Menu lcons for disc information or
player information and access to many major
functions of this unit.
functions of this unit.
• Subtitles may be displayed in one of numerous
languages*.
• Multiple options for dialog language and
soundtrack selection (limited to DVD’s record-
ed with multiple dialog languages or sound-
tracks).
ed with multiple dialog languages or sound-
tracks).
• Programming of up to 9 scenes in memory
(markers).
• Parental lock settings to prevent play of discs
unsuitable for some audiences [DVD only].
• Intuitive menu operating system.
• Separate Buttons for convenient Fast
Forward/Fast Reverse Search and Track Skip.
• Ergonomically designed remote control.
* The number of languages recorded depends
on the software.
Compatible with CD as well as
DVD
DVD
• The DVD 1500 will play any conventional
Audio CD or recordable (CD-R) or erasable CD
(CD-RW), bearing the logos shown here, as
any VCD or DVD with the region code 0 or 2.
(CD-RW), bearing the logos shown here, as
any VCD or DVD with the region code 0 or 2.
Disc formats supported by this
player
player
The unit can play discs bearing any of the fol-
lowing logos:
lowing logos:
DVD
CD
3"(8 cm) disc
3"(8 cm) disc
5"(12 cm) disc
5"(12 cm) disc
CD-RW
CD-R
VCD
5"(12 cm) disc 3"(8 cm) disc 5"(12 cm) disc
5"(12 cm) disc 5"(12 cm) disc
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 1500. Similarly, although the
DVD 1500 is capable of a wide range of fea-
tures, not all discs include every capability of the
DVD system.
For example, the DVD 1500 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 sound-
track option is available, please check the
options noted on the disc jacket.
certain discs, it is possible that some discs may
include a mix of features that are not compatible
with the DVD 1500. Similarly, although the
DVD 1500 is capable of a wide range of fea-
tures, not all discs include every capability of the
DVD system.
For example, the DVD 1500 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 sound-
track option is available, please check the
options noted on the disc jacket.
■ Playback capability for CD-R and CD-RW
discs may vary due to variations in the quality
of the disc and the recorder used to create
the disc.
of the disc and the recorder used to create
the disc.
ReWritable
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5
Front Panel Controls
Main Power On/Off: Press this switch to
apply power to the DVD 1500. When the unit is
first turned on, the Status Indicator
apply power to the DVD 1500. When the unit is
first turned on, the Status Indicator
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turn orange. Once the unit has been turned on
with this switch, it may be operated from either
the front panel or remote control. Press the
switch again to turn the unit completely off.
with this switch, it may be operated from either
the front panel or remote control. Press the
switch again to turn the unit completely off.
1 Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button
once to turn the DVD 1500 on, press it again to
put the unit in the Standby mode. Note that in
order for this switch to operate, the Main
Power Switch
once to turn the DVD 1500 on, press it again to
put the unit in the Standby mode. Note that in
order for this switch to operate, the Main
Power Switch
must be pressed in so that it
is in the ON position.
2 Open/Close Button: Press this button to
open or close the Disc Tray.
open or close the Disc Tray.
3 Dimmer: Press this button to reduce the
brightness of the Information Display by 50% or
to turn the display off completely in the follow-
ing order: FULL BRIGHTNESS ➔ HALF BRIGHT-
NESS ➔ OFF ➔ FULL BRIGHTNESS.
brightness of the Information Display by 50% or
to turn the display off completely in the follow-
ing order: FULL BRIGHTNESS ➔ HALF BRIGHT-
NESS ➔ OFF ➔ FULL BRIGHTNESS.
4 Stop: Press this button once to place the
disc in the Resume mode, which means that
playback will stop, but as long as the tray is not
opened or the disc changed, DVD playback will
continue from the same point on the disc when
the Play Button is pressed again. Resume will
also work if the unit was turned off. To stop a
disc and have play start from the beginning,
press the button twice.
disc in the Resume mode, which means that
playback will stop, but as long as the tray is not
opened or the disc changed, DVD playback will
continue from the same point on the disc when
the Play Button is pressed again. Resume will
also work if the unit was turned off. To stop a
disc and have play start from the beginning,
press the button twice.
5 Skip Preview/Next: Press this button to
move forward or backward through the music
tracks on a CD disc or the chapters on a DVD
disc.
move forward or backward through the music
tracks on a CD disc or the chapters on a DVD
disc.
6 Search Reverse/Forward: Press this but-
ton to move forward or backward through a CD
or DVD at one of four speeds. Each press and
release will increase the search speed, as indi-
cated in the on-screen display. Once you have
selected the desired speed, release the button
and the disc will continue to search at fast
speed. To resume normal playback speed, press
the play button.
ton to move forward or backward through a CD
or DVD at one of four speeds. Each press and
release will increase the search speed, as indi-
cated in the on-screen display. Once you have
selected the desired speed, release the button
and the disc will continue to search at fast
speed. To resume normal playback speed, press
the play button.
7 Play/Pause: Press this button to momentar-
ily pause playback. To resume playback, press
the button again. If a DVD is playing, action will
freeze and a still picture will be displayed when
the button is pressed.
ily pause playback. To resume playback, press
the button again. If a DVD is playing, action will
freeze and a still picture will be displayed when
the button is pressed.
8 Status Indicator: When the DVD 1500 is in
the On mode, this indicator will glow green.
When the unit has been placed in the Standby
mode by pressing the Power-Off button on the
remote, the indicator will glow orange, indicat-
ing that the unit is still connected to the AC
main supply and is ready to be turned on from
the remote control.
the On mode, this indicator will glow green.
When the unit has been placed in the Standby
mode by pressing the Power-Off button on the
remote, the indicator will glow orange, indicat-
ing that the unit is still connected to the AC
main supply and is ready to be turned on from
the remote control.
Main Power On/Off
1 Power On/Off (Standby)
2 Open/Close
3 Dimmer
4 Stop
5 Skip (Preview/Next)
6 Search (Reverse/Forward)
7 Play/Pause
8 Status Indicator
DVD 1500
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DIMMER
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
6 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY
RESUME
TITLE
RANDOM
CHAPTER
REPEAT
TRACK
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INTRO
PBC
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DVD
CD
VCD
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A Disc Type Indicators
B Play/Search Speed Indicator
C Title Indicators
D Chapter/Track Number Indicators
E Time Indicators
F VCD Playback Control Indicator
G Program Indicator
H Intro Indicators
I Repeat Indicator
J Random Indicator
K Resume Indicator
L Playback-Mode Indicators
M Parental Lock Indicator
N 96kHz/24-Bit Indicator
A Disc Type Indicators: The DVD, VCD or CD
indicator will illuminate to show the type of disc
currently being played.
indicator will illuminate to show the type of disc
currently being played.
B This indicator illuminates and spins during
playback, slow playback and search, varying the
spin speed corresponding to the play/search
speed.
playback, slow playback and search, varying the
spin speed corresponding to the play/search
speed.
C Title Indicators: These two positions in the
display will show the current title number when
a DVD disc is playing.
display will show the current title number when
a DVD disc is playing.
D Chapter/Track Number Indicators: When
a DVD disc is playing, these two positions in the
display will show the current chapter. When a
CD disc is playing they will show the current
track number.
a DVD disc is playing, these two positions in the
display will show the current chapter. When a
CD disc is playing they will show the current
track number.
E Time Indicators: These positions in the
indicator will show the running time of a DVD in
play. When a CD is playing, these indicators will
show the current track time, time remaining in
the current track, or the total remaining time on
the disc.
indicator will show the running time of a DVD in
play. When a CD is playing, these indicators will
show the current track time, time remaining in
the current track, or the total remaining time on
the disc.
NOTE: The Indicators
CD E will also display
text messages about the DVD 1500’s status,
including Reading when a disc is loading,
S T A N D B Y
including Reading when a disc is loading,
S T A N D B Y
when the unit is turned off, and
D i s c E r r o r
when a disc not compatible
with the DVD 1500 is put into the play position.
F VCD Playback Control Indicator: This
indicator lights when the playback control func-
tion is turned on with VCDs.
indicator lights when the playback control func-
tion is turned on with VCDs.
G Program Indicator: This indicator lights
when the programming functions are in use.
when the programming functions are in use.
H Intro Indicator: This indicator lights when
the Intro Scan function is active.
the Intro Scan function is active.
I Repeat Indicators: These indicators light
when any of the Repeat functions are in use.
when any of the Repeat functions are in use.
J Random Indicator: This indicator lights
when the unit is in the Random Play mode.
when the unit is in the Random Play mode.
K Resume Indicator: This indicator lights
when the Stop button has been pressed once to
put the unit in the Resume mode.
when the Stop button has been pressed once to
put the unit in the Resume mode.
L Playback-Mode Indicators: These indica-
tors light to show the current playback mode:
tors light to show the current playback mode:
N Lights when a disc is playing in the normal
mode
mode
H Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search
Forward mode. For DVD’s, when both triangles
glow steadily, the disc plays at 2x normal speed.
When the right triangle is flashing, the disc plays
at 4x normal speed. When the left triangle is
flashing, the disc plays at 8x normal speed.
When both triangles are flashing, the disc plays
at 16x normal speed. For CDs, only the first three
Fast Search modes are available.
Forward mode. For DVD’s, when both triangles
glow steadily, the disc plays at 2x normal speed.
When the right triangle is flashing, the disc plays
at 4x normal speed. When the left triangle is
flashing, the disc plays at 8x normal speed.
When both triangles are flashing, the disc plays
at 16x normal speed. For CDs, only the first three
Fast Search modes are available.
N1 Lights when the disc is paused.
G Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search
Reverse mode. For DVDs, when both triangles
glow steadily, the disc plays at 2x normal speed.
When the left triangle is flashing, the disc plays
at 4x normal speed. When the right triangle is
flashing, the disc plays at 8x normal speed.
When both triangles are flashing, the disc plays
at 16x normal speed. For CDs, only the first three
Fast Search modes are available.
Reverse mode. For DVDs, when both triangles
glow steadily, the disc plays at 2x normal speed.
When the left triangle is flashing, the disc plays
at 4x normal speed. When the right triangle is
flashing, the disc plays at 8x normal speed.
When both triangles are flashing, the disc plays
at 16x normal speed. For CDs, only the first three
Fast Search modes are available.
M Parental Lock Indicator: This indicator
lights when the parental-lock system is engaged
in order to prevent anyone from changing the
rating level without a code.
lights when the parental-lock system is engaged
in order to prevent anyone from changing the
rating level without a code.
N 96kHz/24-Bit Indicator: 96kHz/24-Bit
Indicator: The 96kHz Indicator will light when a
disc recorded with 96kHz content is playing, the
24-Bit Indicator will light when a disc recorded
with 24-bit content is playing. Note that for a
correct digital output the "Linear PCM" setting
must be made appropriately, see page 19 for
more information.
Indicator: The 96kHz Indicator will light when a
disc recorded with 96kHz content is playing, the
24-Bit Indicator will light when a disc recorded
with 24-bit content is playing. Note that for a
correct digital output the "Linear PCM" setting
must be made appropriately, see page 19 for
more information.
Front Panel Information Display
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 7
Remote Control Functions
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POWER ON
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AUDIO
SUBTITLE
DVD
STATUS
TITLE
AVR
SUBTITLE ON/OFF
ARROWS
ENTER
MENU
PLAY
SEARCH (REV)
SEARCH (FWD)
REPEAT
PAUSE
STOP
PREV./NEXT
SLOW (REV/FWD)
RANDOM
STEP (REV/FWD)
NUMBERS
PROGRAM
CHECK
CLEAR
MUTE
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