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FEATURES  5

• 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

• 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.

• 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).

• 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 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.

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 multiple-
angle play. In addition, the DVD is capable of
playing back both Dolby Digital and DTS sound-
tracks, but the number and types of tracks avail-
able 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, DVD-
RW and DVD+RW discs may vary due to vari-
ations in the quality of the disc and the
recorder used to create the disc.

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.

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

6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

 Main Information Display: This display
delivers messages and status indications to help
you operate the DVD player.
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.
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/Search (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 available speeds.
7 Skip/Search (Next): Press to move forward
through the music tracks on a CD or the chap-
ters on a DVD disc. Keep the button pressed to
search forwards 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.

 Main Information Display
1 Power On/Off (Standby)
2 Eject
3 Play
4 Pause

5 Stop
6 Skip/Search (Previous)
7 Skip/Search (Next)
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FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY  7

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A Disc Type Indicators

B Playback-Mode Indicators

C Progressive Scan Indicator

D Parental Lock Indicator

E Time Indicators

F V-OFF Indicator

G Repeat Indicators

H VCD Playback Control Indicator

I Random Indicator

J A-B Repeat Indicator

K Program Indicator

L Angle Indicator

M Title Indicators

N Chapter/Track Number Indicators

A Disc Type Indicators: The DVD, CD, VCD,
MP3, WMA or JPEG 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).

1 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 Progressive Scan Indicator: This indicator
lights when the unit sends out a progressive
scan signal.
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 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 

MNE will also display

text messages about the DVD’s status, including
Reading

when a disc is loading,

STANDBY

when the unit is turned off, and

D i s c E r r o r

when a disc not compatible

with the DVD is put into the play position.

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

H VCD Playback Control Indicator: This
indicator lights when the playback control func-
tion is turned on with VCDs.
I Random Indicator: This indicator lights
when the unit is in the Random Play mode.
J A-B Repeat Indicator: This indicator lights
when a specific passage for repeat playback has
been selected.
K Program Indicator: This indicator lights
when the programming functions are in use.
L Angle Indicator: This indicator blinks when
alternative viewing angles are available on the
DVD currently playing.
M Title Indicators: These two positions in the
display will show the current title number when
a DVD disc is playing.
N 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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