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Technical Specifications
Applicable Disc:Disc formats: 5 inch (12 cm) or 3 inch (8 cm) DVD Video, DVD-Audio, Standard conforming DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-R,
DVD-RW, DivX, VCD, CD, CD-R, MP3, WMA, JPEG or CD-RW discs,
Regio code: DVD Movie disc with Code 2 or 0 only.
DVD-Layers: Single Side/Single Layer, Single Side/Dual Layer, Dual Side/Single Layer, Dual Side/Dual Layer
Audio formats: DVD-Audio MLP lossless, Linear PCM, MPEG, Windows Media
®9,
Dolby Digital or DTS Audio discs
Still-image format: JPEG
Video Signal System: PAL /NTSC
HDMI -„¢Output: Video: 576p, 720p, 1080i
HDMI Version 1.0-compliant
HDCP Version 1.1-compliant
Composite Video Output: 1 V
p-p/75 Ohms, sync negative polarity
S Video Output: Y/Luminance: 1 V
p-p/75 Ohms, sync negative polarity
C/Chrominance: 0.286 V
p-p
Component Video Output: Y: 1 V p-p/75 Ohms, sync negative polarity
Cr: 0.7 V
p-p/75 Ohms
Cb: 0.7 V
p-p/75 Ohms
Analog Audio Output: 2 Vrms max
Frequency Response: DVD (Linear PCM): 2Hz - 22kHz (48kHz sampling)
2Hz - 44kHz (96kHz sampling)
CD: 2Hz - 20kHz
Signal/Noise Ratio (SNR): 105 dB (A-weighted)
Dynamic Range: DVD: 100dB (18 Bit) / 105dB (20 Bit)
CD/DVD: 96dB (16 Bit)
THD/1kHz: DVD/CD: 0.0025 %
Wow & Flutter: Below Measurable Limits
AC Power: 100 - 240 V/50 ~ 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 1 Watts (Standby) /13 Watts (Max)
Dimensions (WxHxD): 440 x 50 x 285 mm
Weight: 4.0 kg
Depth measurement includes knobs and connectors.
Height measurement includes feet and chassis.
All specifications subject to change without notice.
Harman Kardon and Harman International are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Digital, ProLogic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories. Confidential.
Unpublished Work. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.
DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. Al l Rights Reserved.
Microsoft, Windows and WMA are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or o ther countries.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX Networks, Inc and are used under license.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims \
of certain U.S. patents and other i ntellectual property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macr ovision Corporation and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwis\
e authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse enginee ring or diassembly is
prohibited.
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Troubleshooting Guide
TroubleShooting Guide
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
Unit does not turn on - No AC power - Check AC power plug and make certain any switched
outlet is turned on.
Disc does not play - Disc loaded improperly - Load disc label-side up; align the disc with the guides and place it in its proper position.
- Incorrect disc type
- Check to see that disc is CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DivX, VCD, MP3, WMA, JPEG, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW (standard conforming),
DVD-Audio or DVD-Video; other types will not play.
- Invalid Region Code
- Use Region 2 or Open Region (0) disc only.
- Rating is above parental preset
- Enter password to override or change rating settings.
No picture - Intermittent connections - Check all video connections. - Wrong input - Check input selection of TV or receiver.
- Progressive Scan output selected - Use Progressive Scan mode only with compatible TV. If needed, press the Progressive Scan/Interlaced Button
L to toggle to the
correct mode.
- Video Off feature active - Press Video Off Button
Q to reactivate video circuitry (see page 23)
-
HDMI Output is connected to a - The HDMI Output may not be used with video displays that are not
video display that is not HDCP-compliant HDCP-compliant. Unplug the cable and select another audio and video
connection (see pages 11 through 12).
No sound - Intermittent connections - Check all audio connections. - Incorrect digital audio selection - Check digital audio settings.
- DVD disc is in fast or slow mode - There is no audio playback on DVD discs during fast or slow modes.
- Surround receiver not compatible - Use analog audio outputs.with 96kHz PCM audio
- DVD Audio disc is loaded without - Use
6-Channel Audio Outputs
or Analog Audio Outputs \f.
using analog audio connection
Picture is distorted or jumps during - MPEG-2 decoding - It is a normal artifact of DVD playback for pictures to jump or sho\
w
fast forward or reverse play some distortion during rapid play.
Some remote buttons do not operate - Function not permitted at this time - With most discs, some functions are not permitted at ce rtain
during DVD play; prohibited symbol times (e.g., Track Skip) or at all (e.g., direct audio track selection).
appears (see below)
The OSD menu is in a foreign language - Incorrect OSD language - Change the display language selection.
The symbol appears - Requested function not available at - Certain functions may be disabled by the DVD itself during
this time passages of a disc.
Picture is displayed in the - Incorrect match of aspect ratio settings - Change aspect ratio settings.
wrong aspect ratio to disc
Remote control inoperative - Weak batteries - Change both batteries.
- Sensor is blocked - Clear path to sensor or use optional outboard remote sensor.
Disc will not copy to VCR - Copy protection - Many DVDs are encoded with copy protection to prevent
copying to VCR.
Password not accepted - Incorrect password being used or - Stop play of disc. Press and hold the Clear Button
until the display
password has been forgotten blinks. This resets the password and all settings to their defaults.
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