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  Disc Type Indicators

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  Playback-Mode Indicators

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  Audio bitstream Indicators

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  Chapter/Track Number Indicators

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  Time Indicators

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  Title Indicators

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  VCD Playback Control Indicator

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  Program Indicator

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  Video output Indicators

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 Disc Type Indicators: The CD, DVD, DVD-Audio, 

VCD, MP3, WMA or JPEG indicator will illuminate to 
show the type of disc currently being played.

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 Playback-Mode Indicators: These  indicators 

light to show the current playback mode: 

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 lights when a disc is playing in the normal mode

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 lights when the disc is in the fast search forward 

mode. The on-screen banner display indicates the 
selected speed (x2, x4, x8, x20, x100).

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  lights when the disc is paused.

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 lights when the disc is in the fast search Reverse 

mode. The on-screen banner display indicates the 
selected speed (x2, x4, x8, x20, x100).

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 Audio Bitstream Indicators: When a Dolby® 

Digital, DTs® or linear PCM digital audio signal is 
present on the disc, one of these  indicators will 
light. DVD-Audio, MP3 and WMA bitstreams will be 
indicated by the Disc Type Indicator A.

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 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.

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 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 DEF 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 is put into the play position.

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 Title Indicators: These two positions in the 

display will show the current title number when a DVD 
disc is playing.

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 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  control.

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 Repeat Indicators: These indicators light when 

any of the Repeat functions are in use.

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 VCD Playback Control Indicator: This indicator 

lights when the playback control  function is turned on 
with VCDs.

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 Random Indicator: This indicator lights when 

the unit is in the Random Play mode.

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 A-B Repeat Indicator: This indicator lights 

when a specific passage for repeat playback has been 
selected.

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 Program Indicator: This indicator lights when 

the programming functions are in use.

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 Angle Indicator: This indicator blinks when 

alternative viewing angles are available on the DVD 
currently playing.

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 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.

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 Video Output Indicators: When the DVD 

is connected to a video display using the HDMI 
Output A, the display sends information to the DVD 
indicating the highest video resolution it is capable 
of handling, and the DVD automatically sets the 
video output to match it. That resolution is displayed 
here. you may use the HD Mode Selector W to 
manually select a lower video output resolution. 

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  optical Digital output

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  Coaxial Digital output

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  AC Power Cord

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  Composite Video output

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  s-Video output

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  Component Video outputs

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  scart TV output

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  Remote Control output

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  Remote Control Input

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  Analog Audio output

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  HDMI output

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  6-Channel Audio outputs

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 Optical Digital Output: Connect this jack 

to the optical digital input of an A/V receiver or 
surround processor for Dolby Digital, DTs or PCM audio 
playback.

1

 Coaxial Digital Output: Connect this jack 

to the coaxial digital input of an A/V receiver or 
surround processor for Dolby Digital, DTs or PCM audio 
playback.

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.

Connect either the Optical Digital Audio Output 
0

 or the Coaxial Digital Audio Output 1 to a 

corresponding digital audio input on your receiver or 
processor, but not both.

2

 AC Power Cord: Connect this plug to an AC 

outlet. If the outlet is controlled by a switch, make 
certain that it is in the oN position.

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 Composite Video Output: Connect this jack to 

the video input on a television or video projector, or to 
a video input on an A/V receiver or processor if you are 
using that type of device for video input switching.

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 S-Video Output: Connect this jack to the 

s-Video input on a television or video projector, or 
to an s-Video input on an A/V receiver or processor 
if you are using that type of device for s-Video input 
switching. Please note that the AVR Receiver in your 
system does not accept s-Video signals. Use composite 
or component connection instead.

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 Component Video Outputs: These outputs 

carry the component video signals for  connection to 
display monitors with component video inputs. for 
standard analog TV's or  projectors with inputs marked 
y/Pr/Pb or y/Cr/Cb, connect these outputs to the 
corresponding inputs. If you have a high-definition 
television or projector that is compatible with high 
scan rate progressive video, connect these jacks to the 
“HD Component” inputs. Note that if you are using a 
progressive scan display device, then ”Progressive” 
must be selected in the Video  set-up Menu in order 

to take advantage of the  progressive scan circuitry. 
see page 39 for more information on progressive scan 
video.

IMPORTANT: These jacks should NoT be  connected to 
standard composite video inputs.

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 SCART OUT (TV): If your TV has a sCART socket, 

you can connect a sCART cable to your TV and to 
your DVD Player for improved video quality. The 
sCART cable carries both audio and video. you can 
select Composite Video or RGb video for that sCART 
connector’s video output signal.

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 Remote Control Output: Connect this jack 

to the infrared (IR) input jack of another compatible 
Harman Kardon remote controlled product to have the 
built-in Remote sensor on the DVD provide IR signals 
to other compatible products.

8

 Remote Control Input: Connect the  output 

of a remote infrared sensor, or the remote control 
output of another compatible Harman Kardon product, 
to this jack. This will enable the remote control to 
operate even when the front panel Remote Sensor 
on the DVD is blocked. This jack may also be used 
with  compatible IR remote control-based automation 
systems.

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 Analog Audio Output: Connect these jacks to an 

audio input on an A/V receiver or surround processor 
for analog audio playback.

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 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 
the highest-quality uncompressed digital audio and 
video available. Even if your receiver is not capable of 
processing audio in the HDMI format, you may still 
experience the superb reproduction of HDMI video.

The AVR Receiver in your system can switch between 
three HDMI inputs and send the video signal to your 
screen from its HDMI output. No audio processing 
takes place in the Receiver via HDMI, so no sound 
will be heard if only HDMI is connected. The Audio 
information is best transmitted from the DVD Player's 
Coaxial Digital output to the AVR Receiver's Coaxial 
Digital Input. Alternatively, you may use the optical 
Digital Connection, or the Analog Audio connections.

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. 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.

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 DVD-Audio discs, you need to connect the 
6-Channel Audio Outputs B to the corresponding 
input jacks on your receiver or processor. These formats 
are not output digitally.

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 6-Channel 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 A, Optical 0 
or Coaxial Digital Audio Output 1 or the Analog 
Audio Outputs 9.

Note: you’ll find more details about all Audio/Video 
connections under setup and Connections on the 
following pages.

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To power outlet

(AC 230V/50Hz)

To analog audio 

input connectors 

(red/white) on the TV

To video

input 

connectors

(yellow)

on the TV

To y (green)/

Pb (blue)/

Pr (red)

component 

video

connectors

To HDMI

or DVI 

port on TV

To s-video
input
connectors
on the TV

TV

Ensure that the power switch of this unit and other 

 

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equipment to be connected is set to off before 
commencing connection.

Do not block ventilation holes of any of the 

 

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equipment and arrange them so that air can 
circulate freely.

Read through the instructions before connecting 

 

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other equipment.

Ensure that you observe the color coding when 

 

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connecting audio and video cables.

for the best quality, we recommend using the HDMI 
output. With a single cable connection between 
components, HDMI is able to deliver uncompressed 
high-definition digital video and digital audio 
programming. Please note that the AVR Receiver in 
this system does not process Audio through HDMI. 
Therefore, separate Audio connections must be 
established between DVD and AVR.

Note: 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. In all cases, the video 
display must be HDCP-compliant in order to use the 
HDMI output.

If your equipment is not HDMI-ready, we  recommend 
the use of component video for higher quality pictures. 

If you are using a television or video display that is 
compatible with high-resolution 576P video signals, 
make sure to use the input jacks on the video display 
marked “HD Component,” if available. Also, make sure 
to configure the display’s input settings for use with 
“576P” video signals. you will also need to change 
the scan type in the DVD’s Video setup menu from 
“Interlaced” to “Progressive.” see above. 

The Video output (yellow) combines the complete 
video signal (composite) and sends it to the TV (or 
to the AV Receiver) by one line only. Use the Video 
output, when your TV set is equipped with a Video 
input jack only.

The s (separate) video output connector separates 
the color (C) and luminance (y) signals before 
transmitting them to the TV set in order to achieve 
a sharper picture. Use the s-video cable when 
connecting the player to a TV equipped with an 
s-video input for improved  picture clarity. Never 
connect both outputs, Video and s-Video, to your TV, 
only one of them.

Most European TV´s are equipped with sCART 
connectors rather than with a normal video input 
(yellow cinch). In that case the sCART  connection 
should be used, providing the audio signal too. 
separate analog audio connections to TV are needed 
only if your TV is connected to the video or s-video 
output.

you may also use the standard s-video or  composite 
video connection if your TV does not have component 
video inputs. The component and s-video outputs are 
not available  simultaneously.

Modern audio/video receivers are capable of 

 

connection to several video source devices, such 
as the DVD and a VCR, cable  television set-top 
box, HDTV tuner or other device. The receiver 
is equipped with video monitor outputs for 
connection to your television, projector or plasma 
display. As you select any input source device, the 
receiver selects the correct video input and routes 
it to the correct video monitor output to your 

television. It is recommended that you connect 
one of the video outputs from the DVD to the 
corresponding input on your receiver to  simplify 
operation of your home entertainment system.

If connecting your DVD to another receiver capable 

 

of multiroom operation, it is recommended that 
you connect both the component (or HDMI) 
and composite video outputs of the DVD to the 
receiver. This enables the highest-quality picture 
(component video) for viewing in the main 
listening room, while enabling the multiroom 
system, if it is video-capable, to distribute the 
composite video signal to the remote zone. Consult 
the owner’s guide for your receiver to determine 
whether it has video multiroom capability.

When using the DVD with a television but no audio 
receiver or processor, connect it as follows. Make 
the Analog Audio Connection A and one of 
the Video Connections (Composite Video B

S-Video C, Component Video D). If your 
television or video display is HDMI-capable, you only 
need to make the HDMI E connection, as it handles 
both audio and video. Remember to plug in the power 
cord.

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front speakers

(left/Right)

surround speakers

(left/Right)

HDMI, DVI, Component,  

s-video and/or 

Composite video 

monitor outputs

Center 

speaker

subwoofer

To  

HDMI

or DVI 

port 

To optical

digital

audio

input

connectors

To 6-channel
analog audio
inputs on
receiver

To analog audio
input connectors
(red/white) 
on the TV
or receiver 
(see above)

To video
input 
connectors
(yellow)

To s-video
input
connectors

To coaxial
digital 
audio 
input
connectors

To y (green)/
Pb (blue)/
Pr (red)
component 
video
connectors

To power outlet

(AC 230V/50Hz)

TV

Dolby Digital/DTs A/V Receiver or Processor

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. However, in order 
to enjoy the benefits of digital audio, you must use a 
receiver or processor that has digital audio decoding 
capabilities and make an optical or coaxial digital 
audio connection between the DVD and your home 
theater  system. This simple connection is made as 
shown below with an optional coax or optical cable. 
only one of these connections is required, and both 
should not be made at the same time.

In order to take advantage of the high-resolution 
DVD-Audio output of the DVD, you must  connect the 
6-Channel Audio Outputs B to the matching 
6-channel inputs on your receiver or processor.

If you wish to use the DVD as the input for a 

 

multiroom system, the Analog Audio Outputs 
9

 should be connected to the  standard analog 

left/right DVD or CD inputs on your digital receiver 
or processor. 

The connection from the 

 

Analog Audio Outputs 

9

 to the TV is optional.

When the audio signal is to be fed to an  analog 

 

receiver rather than to the TV, connect the Analog 
Audio Outputs 9 to any analog audio inputs on 
your receiver or processor.

The analog audio connection should also be made 

 

if you wish to play high-resolution 96kHz PCM 
audio discs where your receiver does not support 
96kHz processing.

Note: With multiple video sources, your Audio/

 

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Video device can be used for selecting the video 
signal and routing it to the TV. Connect the video 
output of the DVD player (whatever is provided 
with your device) to the video input on your device 
and the video output of this device to your TV. for 
more details, see the manual of your Audio/Video 
amplifier/receiver.

Note for Analog Audio: The connection from Audio 

 

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out to the TV is optional only. Normally you’ll hear 
the sound from your AV-system’s speakers, so the 
TV volume should be completely turned down. 
If you plan to use your DVD player also without 
having to turn on your complete system, this 
connection must exist, then you can turn up the 
TV´s volume as needed.

When using the DVD with an audio/video receiver 
or processor, connect it as follows. first, make one 
of the video connections (Composite Video C, 
Component Video E or HDMI H) to the video 
input jacks on the A/V receiver, and then connect 
the receiver’s video monitor output to the TV. When 
connecting to the Receiver of your system, use HDMI 
for input as well as output, if your video display 
is so equipped. Note that your Receiver has no 
s-Video input jack. In addition, to benefit from the 
high-resolution surround sound formats recorded on 
DVD-Audio discs, which are not output via the HDMI 
connection, you will need to make the 6-Channel 
Audio Connection A to your receiver or processor.

second, if your receiver or processor is not HDMI-
capable, make either the Optical Digital Audio 
Connection G or the Coaxial Digital Audio 
Connection F, to the receiver or processor.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Make certain that any device 
being connected, including the DVD, your receiver or 
processor and your TV or video display, is turned off 
whenever you make connections between products.

your DVD is equipped with a sCART connector for 

 

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direct connection to the TV.

The sCART connector provides the video signal as 

 

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well as audio (stereo l/R) signals.

The sCART connector for the TV provides the 

 

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composite video signal or the direct RGb  signal, 
delivering the best video performance possible, 
selectable in the setup menu. 

To view RGb video on your TV, the RGb  compatible 
sCART connector on the TV must be used and the 
DVD´s TV sCART connector must be set to ”RGb”.

Note that with RGb video the color intensity cannot be 
adjusted with most TVs.

When the RGb video signal is used, DVD´s 

 

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recorded with the NTsC format (with regional 
code 0 or 2) can be viewed even on non-NTsC 
compatible TVs.

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