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2TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 Introduction
4 Terminology
5 Features, Packing List
6 Front Panel Controls
7 Front Panel Information Display
8 Remote Control
10 Rear Panel Connections
11 Setup and Connections
11 to a Stereo TV and Stereo or Pro Logic
Amplifier/Receiver
12 to a Dolby Digital/DTS Amplifier/Receiver
13 to a TV or monitor with SCART or
Component Connectors
14 Remote Control
15 Digital Audio Connections
16 Playback Basics
16 Basic Play
16 Playback Features
16 About DivX Movie Files
17 System Set-up
18 System Settings
18 Audio Settings
19 Video Settings
20 Test Screen
20 Test Screen
20 TV Picture Adjustment
21 Player Menu
21 Using the Player Information Menu
22 CD Playback
24 MP3, Windows Media and JPEG Playback
26 Troubleshooting Guide
27
DVD Language Codes
27 Specifications
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NOTE: This player is designed and manu-
factured for compatibility with Region
Management Information that is encoded on
most DVD discs. This player is designed only for playback of discs with Region Code 2, or for
discs that do not contain Region Code infor-
mation. If there is any other Region Code on a
disc, that disc will not play on the DVD.
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer Group International
2, Route de Tours
72500 Château-du-Loir,
FRANCE
declare in own responsibility, that the product described in
this owners manual is in compliance with technical
standards:
EN 55013:2001
EN 55020:2002
EN 61000-3-2:2000
EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001
EN 60065:2002
Jurjen Amsterdam
Harman Consumer Group International 01/06
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INTRODUCTION 3
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the
Harman 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 Video
and CD audio discs, the DVD 27 is also
compatible with MP3, CD-R and CD-RW as well
as DivX
®and 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 todays 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 Kardons audio heritage
continues into the digital video era with
audiophile-grade 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 play-
ing audio CDs, the playback quality is state-of-
the-art, matching that of the finest players avail-
able. A wide range of programming features makes it
easy to program an evenings worth of entertain-
ment. When playing DVDs, easy-to-understand
on-screen menus and icons make it simple to
change languages, soundtracks, subtitles or
aspect ratio.
DVD players are among the fastest growing
consumer electronics products ever brought to
market, but this may, nevertheless, be the first
DVD player youve 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.
If you have additional questions about this
product or its installation or operation that are
not answered in this manual, please contact your
dealer, as he is your best source of local infor-
mation.
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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 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
-– Parental Lock Controls Prevent
Unauthorized Viewing of Restricted
Movies
-– Playback of DivX compressed video files
-– Extensive Programming Capability for
Audio and Video Discs
-– Multiple Options for Language,
Soundtrack and Subtitle Selection
-– Multiple-Angle Capabilities With
Specially Encoded DVD Discs
-– Backlit, Ergonomically Designed
Remote Control
