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4 FEATURES

• 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.

• Test screen videos available for testing video

performance and setup.

• Pure PAL with NTSC disc due to true

NTSC/PAL conversion.

• Dual-layer compatibility for extended play

DVD.

• Progressive Scan component video ouputs

(NTSC only)

• 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 14), audio quality exceeding that of CD
becomes possible.

• Optical and coaxial digital audio output.

• 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 record-
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.

• 4 step Zoom during play and pause.

• Backlit, ergonomically designed remote

control.

• Future software upgrades accessible via

Internet.

• The DVD 25 will play any conventional Audio

CD or recordable (CD-R) or erasable CD 
(CD-RW), bearing the logos shown here, MP3
or any VCD or DVD with the region code 0 or 2.

The unit can play the following disc formats 
(8 cm and 12 cm size):

DVD

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 25. Similarly, although the DVD 25
is capable of a wide range of features, not all
discs include every capability of the DVD system.
For example, although the DVD 25 is compatible
with multi-angle discs, that feature is only possi-
ble when the disc is specially encoded for multi-
ple-angle play. In addition, the DVD 25 is capa-
ble 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 cer-
tain 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, DVD-R,

DVD+R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs may
vary due to variations in the quality of the
disc and the recorder used to create the disc.

The ”firmware” controlling the functionality of
the Harman Kardon DVD 25 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. All you have to do is
create a CD-R with the data and insert it in the
DVD 25 for an automatic upgrade.

1 Harman Kardon DVD 25 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

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS  5

 Main Power On/Off: Press this switch to
apply power to the DVD player. 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.
1 Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button
once to turn the DVD player 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 Eject: Press this button to open or close the
Disc Tray.
3 Play: Press to initiate playback or to resume
playback after Pause has been pressed.

4 Pause: Press this button to momentarily
pause playback. To resume playback, press the
button again. If a DVD is playing, action will
freeze and a still picture will be displayed when
the button is pressed.
5 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.
6 Skip (Previous): Press this button to move
backward through the music tracks on a CD disc
or the chapters on a DVD disc. Keep the button
pressed to search backwards at one of the avail-
able speeds.
7 Skip (Next): Press to move forward through
the music tracks on a CD or the chapters on a
DVD disc. Keep the button pressed to search for-
wards at one of the available speeds.

8 Dimmer: Press this button to reduce the
brightness of the Information Display by 50% or
to turn the display off completely in the 
following order: FULL BRIGHTNESS ➔ HALF
BRIGHTNESS ➔ OFF ➔ FULL BRIGHTNESS.
9 TEST: Press this button to bring a test pic-
ture to the screen, that enables you to optimally
adjust all important parameters of color videos
like brightness, contrast, color intensity and tint.

 Main Power On/Off

1 Power On/Off (Standby)

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3 Play

4 Pause

5 Stop

6 Skip (Previous)

7 Skip (Next)

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A Disc Type Indicators

B Playback-Mode Indicators

C 96kHz/24-Bit Indicator

D Parental Lock Indicator

E Progressive Scan indicator

F Test Indicator

G V-OFF Indicator

H Repeat Indicator

I VCD Playback Control Indicator

J Random Indicator

K A-B Repeat Indicator

L Program Indicator

M Angle Indicator

N Title Indicators

O Chapter/Track Number Indicators

P Time Indicators

A Disc Type Indicators: The DVD, VCD, CD or
MP3 indicator will illuminate to show the type of
disc currently being played.
B Playback-Mode Indicators: These indica-
tors light to show the current playback mode:

› Lights when a disc is playing in the normal
mode

H Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search
Forward mode. The on-screen banner display
indicates the selected speed (2x, 8x, 16x, 100x).

N1 Lights when the disc is paused.
G Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search
Reverse mode. The on-screen banner display
indicates the selected speed (2x, 8x, 16x, 100x).

C 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.
D 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.
E Progressive Scan indicator: Lights when
Progressive Scan component video output is
selected in the set-up menu.
F Test Indicator: This indicator lights when
the TV test screen is activated.
G V-OFF Indicator: This indicator lights when
the unit's video output has been turned off by
pressing the V-OFF button on the remote con-
trol.
H Repeat Indicators: These indicators light
when any of the Repeat functions are in use.
I VCD Playback Control Indicator: This
indicator lights when the playback control func-
tion is turned on with VCDs.
J Random Indicator: This indicator lights
when the unit is in the Random Play mode.
K A-B Repeat Indicator: This indicator lights
when a specific passage for repeat playback has
been selected.

L Program Indicator: This indicator lights
when the programming functions are in use.
M Angle Indicator: This indicator blinks when
alternative viewing angles are available on the
DVD currently playing.
N Title Indicators: These two positions in the
display will show the current title number when
a DVD disc is playing.
O 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.
P Time Indicators: These positions in the
indicator will show the running time of a DVD in
play. When a CD is playing, these indicators will
show the current track time, time remaining in
the current track, or the total remaining time on
the disc.

NOTE: The Indicators 

NOP will also display

text messages about the DVD 25’s status,
including Reading when a disc is loading,
STAND-BY

when the unit is turned off,

and D i s c E r r o r when a disc not com-
patible with the DVD 25 is put into the play
position.

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