DVD 27 (120V) OM

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Power for the Digital Revolution.
PROGRESSIVE-SCAN DVD PLAYER OWNERS MANUAL

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DVD 27 DVD PLAYER
35 Introduction Safety Information Features & DVD Compatibility DVD Terminology Front-Panel Controls Front-Panel Information Display Remote Control Functions Rear-Panel Connections Setup and Connections Connecting to a TV only Connecting to a Receiver/Amplifier with a Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder Remote Control Operation Digital Audio Connection System Setup Menus and Navigation Setup Menu System Setup Submenu Audio Setup Submenu Video Setup Submenu Video Adjustments Banner Test Screen Playback Basics DVD Playback Using a DVDs Menu Zoom Feature Playback Resume Feature Using the Player Information Menu Using the On-Screen Status Display Selecting a Title Selecting a Chapter Selecting the Audio Track Selecting or Changing the Subtitle Selecting an Angle Repeat Play A-B Repeat Play Video Off Feature CD Playback Using the Player Information Menu Selecting a Track Repeat Play A-B Repeat Play Random Play Video Off Feature MP3, Windows Media and JPEG Playback VCD Playback Programmed Play Troubleshooting Guide Technical Specifications Trademark Acknowledgements For Canadian model This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Modle pour les Canadien Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Sur les modles dont la fiche est polarisee: ATTENTION: Pour viter les chocs lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusquau fond.
Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel connections, certain conventions have been used. EXAMPLE (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button or indicator, or rear-panel connection jack EXAMPLE (OCR type) refers to a message that is visible on the front-panel information display or in the on-screen display. 1 (number in a square) refers to a specific front-panel control a (number in an oval) refers to a button or indicator on the remote control (number in a circle) refers to a rear-panel connection
Please register your product on our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. Note: Youll need your serial number. At the same time you can choose to be notified about our new products and/or special promotions.
A (letter in a square) refers to an indicator in the front-panel information display (letter in a circle) refers to a type of cable connection between the DVD player and another component (letter in an oval) refers to a section of an on-screen display

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the Harman Kardon DVD 27. The DVD 27 is a state-of-the-art DVD player that combines the best of music, movies and stillimage reproduction in one, compact, slim-line product. Along with playback of conventional DVD and CDAudio discs, the DVD 27 lets you enjoy files recorded on a computers optical drive in the MP3 or Windows Media formats, CD-R/RW discs, DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW discs and VCD programs, as well as still images recorded in the JPEG format. Regardless of a discs format, the DVD 27s video and audio playback is of the highest quality, thanks to pixel-by-pixel video processing, true 3/2 pull-down reconstruction of film-based programming, and precision video output DACs with simultaneous playback as a Y/Pr/Pb progressive scan component signal and composite and S-video. Thus, no matter what type of video display used, you will see images that are the closest thing to the original film or performance this side of your local theater. To further fine-tune the video output, a built-in test pattern may be used in conjunction with either the controls on your display, or the video output adjustments on the DVD 27. In keeping with its 50-year tradition as a leader in audio technology, Harman Kardon has loaded the DVD 27 with cutting-edge features. In addition to both optical and coaxial digital outputs for Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM recordings, the analog outputs for down-mixed stereo or DVD-Audio playback use audiophile-grade digital-to-analog converters for crystal-clear outputs. The DVD 27s exclusive graphical interface makes it easy to get started, simplifying setup and configuration adjustments. During playback, the on-screen menus allow a wide range of program options. Additional menu options provide a full range of parental control features to control which discs may be viewed by younger members of the household, as well as a complete status screen which provides the technical details on the disc being played. DVD players are the fastest growing consumer electronics products ever brought to market, so this may be the first DVD player you own, or a replacement for an early-generation machine. In either case, while some of the DVD 27s features and options resemble those of a CD player or your first DVD player, there are likely to be a number of functions that you are unfamiliar with. To ensure that you are able to take advantage of all the power and flexibility the DVD 27 has to offer, we encourage you to take a few minutes to review this manual before installing the DVD 27. That small investment of time will pay major dividends in the enjoyment you will receive by being able to use all the capabilities of your new DVD player. If you have additional questions about this product, its installation or its operation that are not answered in this manual, please contact your dealer or installer, as he/she is your best source of local information. Support is also available through our Web site located at www.harmankardon.com.

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FEATURES & DVD COMPATIBILITY
Disc Formats Supported by This Player
The DVD 27 can play the following types of prerecorded discs: Audio CD Compatibility 8cm (3") or 12cm (5") discs Linear PCM digital audio Audio CDs are divided into tracks CD-R/RW Compatibility 12cm (5") discs Linear PCM, MP3 (32kbps 320kbps) or Windows Media WMA (64kbps 320kbps) digital audio May contain JPEG still images (up to 5 megapixels, file size up to 5Mb, limit of approximately 250 files per disc). Linear PCM discs are generally divided into tracks like an audio CD. MP3, WMA and JPEG discs (or discs that contain more than one of these formats) are divided into files, which may be organized into folders, depending on how the disc was created. VCD Compatibility 12cm (5") discs Linear PCM, MP1 (MPEG-1, Layer 1), MP3 (MPEG-1, Layer 3) digital audio MPEG-1 digital video May contain JPEG still images (Video CD Version 2.0). Some discs may contain menus and chapters, while other discs simply contain tracks. Version 2.0 discs may offer interactive playback control (PBC). The DVD 27 will NOT play the following: DVD discs with a Region Code other than 1 or 0 DVD-ROM data discs DVD-RAM discs SACD discs CD-I discs CD-G discs SVCD discs Kodak Photo CD discs (Kodak Picture CD discs, which are available to consumers, may be viewed using the DVD 27). Discs intended for use in video game consoles NOTE: Due to differences in the formatting of certain discs, it is possible that some discs may include features that are not compatible with the DVD 27. Similarly, although the DVD 27 is capable of a wide range of features, not all discs include every capability of the DVD system. For example, although the DVD 27 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 27 is capable 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 certain that a specific feature or soundtrack option is available, please check the options noted on the disc jacket. Playback of DTS audio discs requires connection to a processor or receiver with a DTS decoder and the correct setting of the Digital Output in the Audio Submenu to Bitstream (see page 19). Playback capability for CD- or DVD-recordable discs may vary due to variations in the quality of the disc and the recorder used to create the disc. The DVD 27 is compatible with most discs recorded with files encoded using MP3 or Windows Media 8, as well as JPEG still images. However, note that variations in the encoder or codec used and the bit rate of the encoding may affect the DVD 27s ability to play back a specific disc. As a result, we cannot guarantee complete compatibility with all encoders and versions of the codecs. For best results, we recommend that MP3 files be encoded at bit rates ranging between 32kbps and 320kbps. WMA files should be encoded at bit rates between 64kbps and 320kbps. Although the DVD 27 is capable of playing some WMA 9 files, not all features of version 9 are supported. JPEG files should contain no more than 5 megapixels, and the file size should be no larger than 5Mb.

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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

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NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to the controls and connectors in this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com.
0 Power Indicator 1 Power On/Off (Standby) 2 Play 3 Pause
4 Stop 5 Skip/Search Reverse 6 Skip/Search Forward 7 Remote Sensor
8 Display Dimmer 9 Disc Drawer ! Open/Close @ Information Display 8 Display 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. ) Disc Drawer: This drawer is used to hold the discs played in the unit. Be certain to seat all discs carefully within the recess in the drawer. Do not press down on the drawer when it is open, to avoid damage to the player. When the drawer is left open with no activity for 5 minutes, it will automatically close to prevent dust or dirt from entering the component, and to prevent accidental damage. If a disc is present, the DVD 27 will immediately begin playback. ! Open/Close: Press this button to open or close the disc tray. @ Information Display: The Information Display provides status information on the player and the disc being played through a series of specific indicators and messages that appear in the display. See page 8 for more information on the display.
1 Power Indicator: This indicator lights amber when the unit is connected to an AC power source, but is not turned on. When the unit is on, the indicator lights blue. 1 Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button once to turn the DVD 27 on. Press it again to put the unit in the Standby mode. 2 Play: Press to initiate playback or to resume playback after the Pause Button 3C has been pressed. 3 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. 4 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, playback will continue from the same point on the disc when the Play Button 2G is pressed again. Resume will also work if the unit was turned off. Resume will not operate for WMA files or VCDs that do not have playback control. To stop a disc and have play start from the beginning, press the button twice.
6 Skip/Search Reverse: Press this button once to return to the start of the current chapter for a DVD or track for a CD. Subsequent individual presses will skip backwards through the available chapters or tracks. Press and hold the button to play the disc in the fast reverse mode at the speed indicated in the on-screen display and by the Playback Mode Indicators L. 7 Skip/Search Forward: Press this button once to move to the start of the next chapter for a DVD or track for a CD. Subsequent presses will skip forward through the available chapters or tracks. Press and hold the button to play the disc in the Fast Play mode at the speed indicated in the on-screen display and by the Playback Mode Indicators L. 8 Remote Sensor: The sensor that receives commands from the remote control is behind the front panel in this area. To ensure proper operation of the player with the remote, it is important that this area not be covered. In the event that the player is enclosed in a cabinet or if the remote sensor is covered, you may extend the remote sensor by connecting an optional, external remote sensor to the Remote Control Input on the rear panel (see page 12). When optional, external IR blasters are used for system control, they should be positioned so that they point at this area.

Component Video Outputs: These outputs carry the component video signals for connection to display monitors with component video inputs. For standard analog TVs 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 (480p or better), connect these jacks to the HD component inputs. If you are using a progressive scan display device, PROGRESSIVE must be selected in the Video menu in order to take advantage of the progressive scan circuitry. See the Scan Type section on page 20 for more information on progressive scan video. IMPORTANT: These jacks should NOT be connected to standard composite video inputs. 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.
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. Analog Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to an audio input on an A/V receiver, surround processor or your television for analog audio playback. 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. NOTE: Youll find more details about all audio/video connections under Setup and Connections on the following pages.

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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS
Ensure that the power switch of this unit (and of other equipment to be connected) is set to Off before commencing connection. We also strongly recommend that you leave all system components unplugged from AC power until after you have completed the interconnections described in this section. Do not block the ventilation holes of any of the equipment and arrange them so that air can circulate freely. Read through the instructions before connecting other equipment. Ensure that you observe the color-coding when connecting audio and video cables. VIDEO NOTES: While we suggest the use of component video for higher quality pictures, 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. The composite video output (yellow) combines the complete video signal (composite) and sends it to the TV (or to the A/V receiver) by one cable only. Use this 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. The component video outputs further separate the color components of the video signal, optimizing the DVD 27s video performance. Component video connections are preferred, when available on your TV or receiver. If you are using a television or video display that is compatible with high-resolution 480P video signals, make sure to use the input jacks on the video display marked HD Component, if available. Also, make sure to configure the displays input settings for use with 480P video signals. You will also need to change the scan type in the DVD 27s Video Setup menu from Interlaced to Progressive. See page 20. Modern audio/video receivers are capable of connection to several video source devices, such as the DVD 27 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 27 to the corresponding input on your receiver to simplify operation of your home entertainment system. Refer to the owners guide for your receiver for more information. If your receiver is capable of multiroom operation, it is recommended that you connect both the component and composite video outputs of the DVD 27 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 owners guide for your receiver to determine whether it has video multiroom capability.

The operating distance may vary according to the brightness and type of lighting in a room. NOTES: Do not point bright lights at the remote control sensor. Do not place objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor. Do not use this remote control unit while simultaneously operating the remote control unit of any other equipment.

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DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTION
Optical Digital Audio Connection Notes
Gently push the cable plug through the built-in shutter that covers the Optical Digital Audio Output 2, and connect the cable firmly so that the configurations of both the cable and the connector match.

For Your Reference:

Dolby Digital is a digital sound compression technique developed by the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Supporting 5.1- or 6.1channel surround sound depending on the specific disc, as well as stereo (2-channel) sound, this technique enables a large quantity of sound data to be efficiently recorded on a disc. DTS is another digital audio technology developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. It supports 5.1 and 6.1 surround sound, depending on the specific disc, thanks to a sophisticated encoding system. Some receivers and processors also feature Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS Neo:6 matrix postprocessing decoders that may be used with DTS 5.1 discs to derive the surround back channel. Linear PCM is a signal-recording format used in CDs. While CDs are recorded in 44.1kHz/16-bit, DVDs are recorded in 48kHz/16-bit up to 96kHz/24-bit. If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder connected to the DVD 27s analog audio out connectors, thanks to the Downmix function of the DVD 27 you will obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from the same DVD movies that provide full 5.1channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as from titles encoded with Dolby Surround. The DVD 27 is designed to digitally output 96kHz PCM audio with a 96kHz sampling rate. The 96kHz indicator will light in the display. However, some 96kHz DVDs may include copy protection codes that do not permit digital output. For full 96kHz fidelity from these discs, use the analog outputs of the DVD 27. If your surround processor converter does not support 96kHz PCM audio, you must use the DVD 27 analog outputs for full 96kHz fidelity with these discs. When connecting a receiver or surround processor with a digital input that does not contain a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, be sure to select PCM as the initial setting in the Digital Output menu (see page 19). Otherwise, any attempt to play DVDs may cause such a high level of noise that it may be harmful to your ears and damage your speakers. CDs can be played as they would in a conventional CD player.

Video Setup Submenu

This menu establishes the DVDs configuration for video format settings such as aspect ratio and output scan. It also allows access to the Video Adjustments banner (see next section). As with all setup menus, press the Setup Button j to activate the main menu screen, and then press the Navigation Buttons n until the VIDEO SETUP icon is highlighted, and then press the Enter Button s.
to your TV in order to view the on-screen menus and change this setting. Scan Type: This setting allows you to select between progressive and interlaced scanning for the Component Video Outputs to maximize the image resolution for the type of video display in use. Note that the output at the S-Video and Composite Video outputs will always be standard-rate video that is compatible with any television set or video display. Two choices are available: Progressive: Select this option if you have a video display that is compatible with input sources of 480P or greater. Displays labeled as HDTV Ready, including virtually all large-screen LCD and plasma displays, are compatible with progressive scan. Interlaced: Select this option when you are using an older video display that has Y/Pr/Pb component inputs, but which is not capable of displaying high scan rate, or HD signals. NOTES: 1. The Scan Type may only be changed when the Video Output setting has been set to Component. 2. If you have connected the DVD 27 to a video display that is not capable of displaying progressive scan video using the Component (Y/Pr/Pb) Video Outputs , and you have inadvertently changed the Video Output Setting to Component and the Scan Type setting to Progressive, you may reset the scan type to interlaced by pressing the Progressive Scan/Interlaced Button r. The display will blink, indicating that the scan type has been reset to interlaced mode. Alternatively, as a last-resort measure, you may completely reset all of the DVD 27s settings, including the scan type, by exiting the on-screen menu system and pressing and holding the Clear Button d for five seconds. The display will blink, and all settings will return to the factory defaults.

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The following adjustments are available on the Video Setup menu: Aspect Ratio: This setting selects the aspect ratio of video programming. Your choice should be made according to the shape of your video display and your personal preferences. Two choices are available: 16:9: If you have a widescreen (16:9) display, or a display that has a widescreen mode, choose this setting. With this setting, the DVD 27 will adjust the output for widescreen movies so that they fill the entire screen in the proper aspect ratio. Note, however, that in this setting a disc recorded in the 4:3 aspect ratio will appear in the widescreen as a boxed image in the center, with black columns on the left and right side of the screen. Note that if the widescreen option is chosen and a widescreen movie is played on a conventional 4:3 aspect-ratio set, the image will be distorted due to vertical compression. 4:3: If you have a standard, 4:3 aspect ratio video display, choose this setting. You will see the entire frame of the movie as it is recorded on the disc without any image cutoff at the left and right sides. While this allows widescreen movies to be shown in their entirety, they will occupy a smaller portion of the screen and black letterbox bars may appear at the top and bottom of the screen. Video Output: This setting selects between the S-Video Output and Component Video Outputs , which are not available simultaneously If you have connected one of these outputs to your video display and the screen is blank, you will need to temporarily connect the Composite Video Output

Test Screen

With the test screen showing on your video display, the following adjustments may be made: The proper color intensity setting on your TV. Proper color adjustments using the color bars, which should be (left to right) black, white, yellow, cyan (turquoise), green, magenta, red, blue, black. The proper color transition, seen as sharp separation of the bars. The performance of the color circuits in your TV (with Video signals); bar edges should show no vertical crawling dots. With the gray scale and the black/white fields below the color bars, the brightness and contrast of your screen can be adjusted. NOTE: Most of the video adjustments using the DVD 27s test screen should be made using the controls on your video display, with the DVD 27s controls set at their factory default position in the center. If necessary, you may tweak the brightness and sharpness using the controls found in the DVD 27s video adjustments menu.

Color Bars

Gray Scale 100% Black/White Fields

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TV Picture Adjustment With Test Screen Brightness Adjustment: 1. Turn down the color control on your TV until the color bars are visible in black and white. 2. Adjust the contrast on your TV to the lowest level where you still can see all bars within the gray scale in the test picture separately and clearly. 3. Adjust the brightness using the DVD 27 video adjustments control so that the bars in the gray scale are all visible. The bar furthest to the left has to be as black as possible rather than gray, but the next gradation must clearly be distinct from it. All the bars in the gray scale should be gradually

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PLAYBACK BASICS

Loading Discs

To load discs in the DVD 27, first turn the DVD 27 on by pressing in the Power On/Off Switch 1 or Power On Button 0. Note that the Power Indicator 0 will turn amber when the unit is connected to an AC power source. It will turn blue when the Power On Button is pressed.
When loading CD audio discs, load the discs with the label side up. When loading DVD discs with printed labels, load them label side up. Some DVD discs are double-sided. The title information for these will be printed on the inner ring of the disc, very close to the center hole. The title for the side you wish to play should be facing up. After a disc is properly loaded, press the Open/Close Button 1A to close the disc drawer. After the drawer closes, you will see a brief indication of LOADING in both the Main Information Display B and in the on-screen display to alert you to the fact that the unit is determining the type of disc (DVD, CD, VCD, JPEG, WMA or MP3) and is reading the data for track, chapter, title and other information about the disc. Once the discs data has been read, the type of disc will be displayed by the Disc-Type Indicator A and its type will be identified in the upper right corner of the screen. If the disc is a DVD, CD or VCD2.0 disc, it will automatically begin playing. The discs track timing information and other relevant data will appear in the Main Information Display B. Any time a control button is pressed, an icon will appear in the upper right corner of the screen to indicate the players action. These icons include the standard transport modes (play, stop, pause, forward and reverse fast and slow search, track skip), the open/close disc drawer symbol, the repeat and random modes, and the prohibit icon () if the command action is not available at that time or for that disc. As explained in more detail in other sections of this manual, pressing the Status Button ` displays the Status Banner for DVDs, and pressing the Info Button i displays the Player Information menu. When a DVD is detected, playback will automatically begin and the screen will show the program or the discs menu, depending on how the disc has been created. If a CD is detected, playback will begin automatically. If the disc contains MP3, WMA or JPEG files, or if it is a VCD without playback control, the Player Information display will appear (see Figure 10). To play one of these files, you may need to use the Navigation Buttons n to select a folder and press the Enter Button s to open it. Use the Navigation Buttons n to select a file for playback, and press the Enter Button I to begin play. VCD2.0 discs will begin play automatically, similar to a conventional audio CD.

Disc: This line displays the disc type.
Disc ID: If the disc is encoded with an identification label, it will appear here.

s Aspect

Ratio: This line displays the aspect ratio of the video content on the disc, and the format in which it is being played back according to the setting established in the VIDEO SETUP submenu as shown on page 20. Some discs may contain two versions of the same program with a widescreen aspect ratio on one side of the disc, and a standard aspect ratio on the other. Standard: The discs format is shown here. For Region 1 players, this will normally be NTSC, although some DVDs that are open region (playable in all regions) may be in the PAL format. The DVD 27 will convert the video to the NTSC format used by your television. Scan Type: This line displays whether the video program on the DVD was recorded with a progressive or interlaced scan rate. It also displays how the program is being played back, based on the setting established in the VIDEO SETUP submenu as shown on page 20. Resolution: This line displays the sample rate and bit rate for the current audio format.

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The Player Information menu has two submenus which may be accessed by using the Navigation Buttons n to highlight the submenus icon, and pressing the Enter Button s to select it. These submenus are different from the Setup menus in that many items are for display only and cannot be changed using the menu system. PLAYBACK INFO Submenu: This submenu displays basic disc and playback mode information (see Figure 11). You may not make any changes to the items shown in this submenu, except for the Repeat mode.

s Audio

Disc: This line displays the disc type, such as DVD-Video.
Format: This line displays the current audio track, such as Dolby Digital 5.1 or linear PCM. Bit Rate: This line displays the video bit rate up to the limit of 10 Mbps. This indication will vary as a disc is played in response to changes in the amount of compression that was applied to the video signal when the disc was created. Thus, as shown in Figure 12, when the disc is stopped or paused, this line will remain blank.
Disc ID: If the disc is encoded with an identification label, such as a movie title, it will appear here. Playlist: For DVDs, this line will reflect that playback will occur in the discs order. Programmable playlists are not available when a DVD is loaded. Repeat: This line displays the current repeat mode, or Off if Repeat mode is not active.

During CD playback, some listeners may prefer to turn off the DVD 27s video circuitry. Although the video section is electrically isolated from the audio section, some users may prefer to turn the video displays off during audio playback to prevent any possibility of interference between audio and video. You may also wish to turn the video display off if you find the menu system distracting or unnecessary during CD playback. IMPORTANT NOTE: It is strongly recommended that plasma video display owners use the Video Off feature to avoid burn-in. To turn the video displays off while a CD is playing, simply press the Video Off Button F. Press the button again to restore the video output. The V-Off Indicator H will light to remind you that the video displays have been turned off. Note that the video output will automatically be restored each time the DVD 27 is turned on.

Random Play

The Random Play function will play all of the tracks on a CD in a random order, as selected by the DVD 27. Once the DVD 27 has played all of the tracks on the disc once, it will stop. You may select the random mode by pressing the Random Button 7 on the remote. Each press of the Random Button 7 will toggle the setting between Off and On meaning that the remaining , tracks on the disc will be played in random order. The Random Indicator C in the Front-Panel

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MP3, WINDOWS MEDIA AND JPEG PLAYBACK
MP3, Windows Media and JPEG Playback The DVD 27 will recognize data from CD-ROM discs recorded in the MP3, Windows Media 8 (WMA) or JPEG formats, including images stored on Kodak Picture CDs. You may also play discs with more than one of the three formats. The Specific File Types That May be Played on the DVD 27 Are: MP3 Files: MP3 is a popular audio compression format that was developed by the Motion Picture Experts Group as part of the MPEG-1 video compression format. Depending on the specific MP3 encoder used, file size is greatly reduced so that you store many more songs on one compact disc than in the standard audio CD format. MP3 is also used to download audio files to computers for home use. Note, however, that in order to play an MP3 file on the DVD 27, the disc may not contain any encryption or coding that prevents playback. Always be certain that you have, or have purchased, the proper rights or authorization before creating a CD-ROM with MP3 or any other codec format. Due to variations in the different encoders and variations of the MP3 codec and the different bit rates used to record MP3 discs, the DVD 27 may not be able to play all discs with MP3 files. We cannot guarantee complete compatibility with MP3 discs, even though they may play on a computer. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with the DVD 27. Note, also, that when a multisession disc with both standard CD audio and MP3 (or WMA) content is used, the DVD 27 will only play the CD audio sections of the disc. WMA Files: WMA (Windows Media Audio) is an audio compression format developed by the Microsoft Corporation for use with its Windows Media Player. WMA files may be created with greater compression than MP3 without sacrificing audio quality so that even more songs may be recorded on a disc. Note that there have been a number of versions of Windows Media, and the DVD 27 is compatible only with files that end in the wma extension and that were recorded using the Windows Media Series 8 encoding. JPEG Files: JPEG is the acronym used to identify image files recorded according to specifications established by Joint Photographic Experts Group for compressing still images. Identified by the file extension jpg when they are recorded on most computers, JPEG files may be created by a digital still camera and then edited and burned to a disc in your personal computer, recorded on a CD-ROM disc from film images by a photo processor, or scanned from printed photos into your personal computer and then burned onto a CD-ROM. Discs containing MP3, WMA or JPEG files are navigated and controlled differently from standard DVDs and CDs. When a disc containing one or more of these types of files is loaded in the DVD 27, the Player Information menu screen will appear (see Figure 10). Press the Search Forward 6w or Search Reverse 5l buttons, for fast search of a track. Press the Play 2v, Pause 3t or Stop Button 4x to end fast play. Slow-play is not available during MP3/WMA playback. You may play an MP3 or WMA disc in random mode like a normal CD (see page 29). You may also access the Random function while an MP3 or WMA disc is playing by pressing the Random Button 7. The Repeat function may be accessed during playback of an MP3 or WMA disc by pressing the Repeat Button f on the remote. Repeatedly press the Repeat Button f to scroll through the options of Repeat 1 (repeat one file), Repeat All (repeat all files) or Repeat Folder (repeat all files within the current folder). The next press will turn the repeat function off. Repeat A-B is not available during MP3/WMA playback. NOTES ON MP3 AND WMA PLAYBACK During playback, the front-panel display and the time indicator on the screen above the list will show the elapsed time of the track being played. Other time display options are not available with MP3/WMA playback. The DVD 27 is only compatible with standard MP3and WMA-encoded discs. Other compressed audio formats used for Internet audio downloads will not play on the DVD 27. Due to the differences in various versions of the MP3 and WMA formats, and the many differences between the CD-R machines used to record discs on a computer, it is possible that some discs may not play on the DVD 27 even though they will work on a computer. This is normal and does not indicate a fault with the unit. When a multisession disc with both standard CD audio and MP3 or WMA content is in use, the DVD 27 will play only the CD audio sections of the disc. Track numbers will be visible in the display, but the files will not be decoded. If a disc containing MP3, WMA and/or JPEG files is created in more than one session, the DVD 27 may not recognize files added during the later sessions, especially if the disc was finalized after the first session. When a disc with multiple folders is playing, only tracks from one folder can be displayed and played at a time. Select the desired folder and press the Play Button 2L or Enter Button I to start the first track. To see and play tracks from other folders, you must first select the root folder using the vw Navigation Buttons D, and press the

Figure 10 (Repeated)

This screen will display a list of the main folders contained on the disc The elapsed time will appear in the upper right corner of the screen. It isnt possible to change the time display, and the Time Search function is not available. MP3 or WMA Disc Playback MP3 and WMA discs may contain 200 tracks or even more. To get the best overview about all tracks on the disc and their names and to select them comfortably, use the on-screen display rather than the front-panel display. The front-panel display will only show the number and the elapsed time of the track being played for WMA files. The supported bit rate for WMA files is between 64k bits and 320k bits. The supported bit rate for MP3 files is between 32k bits and 320k bits. To select a folder (if any), press the vw Navigation Buttons D until the desired folder name is highlighted, then press the Enter Button I. To select a track, press the vw Navigation Buttons D until the desired track name is highlighted. To start play of the track selected on the list, press the Enter Button I or Play Button 2L. During MP3/WMA playback, some of the standard CD/DVD playback controls operate in their normal fashion: You may skip forward to the next track on the disc by pressing the Skip/Next Button 6O. You may skip back to the previous track on the disc by pressing the Skip/Prev Button 5A. Press the Pause Button 3J to momentarily stop playback. Press the Play Button 2L to resume play. Press the Stop Button 4N to enter stop mode.

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Enter Button I to open or close that folder. You may then navigate an open folder and select the desired folder. Press the Enter Button I to open the folder, and select the desired track. Then press the Play Button 2L. Only stereo audio playback is available for MP3 and WMA discs. Programmed playlists are not available for MP3/ WMA discs. Use the Navigation Buttons n to select the DISC INFO Submenu icon on the left side of the screen, and press the Enter Button I to view it. If the disc contains ID3 tag information, then the current MP3 track information will appear: song title, artist, album, year, genre, and any comments. For WMA and JPEG files, only the file name will appear. JPEG Playback The DVD 27 is capable of recognizing JPEG stillimage files and displaying them. When a disc or folder containing JPEG files is loaded, the JPEG Disc-Type Indicator A will light in the Main Information Display @. The disc will immediately begin displaying the images on the disc in order. When viewing JPEG images, the Angle Button m may be used to rotate the image. With the image onscreen, press the Angle Button m once to display the current orientation of the image, usually +0. Press the Angle Button m again within one second to rotate the image clockwise 90 degrees. The new orientation of +90 will be displayed. Each additional press of the Angle Button m will continue to rotate the image clockwise by 90 degrees. You may use the Zoom Button u to enlarge a JPEG image, and the Navigation Buttons n to explore the enlarged image. You may view thumbnails of the images in the selected folder by pressing the Disc Menu Button z. When the images appear on screen, you may use the Navigation Buttons n to move the picture frame around until the desired image is selected. Press the Enter Button s to display a full-size view of that image. (See Figure 17.)

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PROGRAMMED PLAY
Programmed play allows you to select tracks on a CD for playback in a specific order, skipping tracks you dont wish to hear and reordering other tracks to suit your tastes. To program a disc for playback, follow these simple steps: 1. Load the desired disc, but stop play if it begins automatically. Playlists may only be programmed in Stop mode. 2. Press the Info Button 8 to display the Player menu. Use the Navigation Buttons D to highlight the icon for the PROGRAM submenu, and press the Enter Button I to display it. 3. Use the Navigation Buttons D to highlight the Playlist setting. Press the Enter Button I so that the setting changes to Programmed Order and a grid of program steps appears on the bottom of the screen (See Figure 16). the disc. However, the Program Indicator B will light to remind you that the discs tracks are playing in programmed order. To cancel programmed play, stop play and perform one of these steps: 1. Open the Disc Drawer 9. 2. Press the Playlist Button 4. The Playlist Banner will appear on screen. Each press of the Playlist Button 4 will toggle the mode between programmed order and disc order. 3. Press the Info Button 8 and navigate to the PROGRAM submenu, as described above in Step 2 of the instructions for programming a playlist. With the Playlist setting highlighted, press the Enter Button I until the setting reads DISCS ORDER.

Figure 16 (Repeated)

4. At this time the playlist will simply contain the tracks in the discs order. Thus, step P01 will display track 1 from the disc, step P02 will display track 2 from the disc, and so forth. The track assigned to step P01 will be highlighted. Use the Numeric Keys R to enter the number of the track on the disc which you wish to hear first in your playlist. When you have finished entering it, press the Navigation Button D to move to step P02. 5. Continue entering the disc track numbers into the desired program step positions. Note that you need not do so in step order; you may use the Navigation Buttons D to navigate to any step in the list. 6. Although you may enter fewer programmed steps in your list than the number of tracks on the disc, you may not repeat tracks within the list. However, while the playlist is playing, all of the normal Repeat functions will be available. 7. When you have finished entering all of the tracks in your playlist, press the Play Button 2L to begin playback of your programmed list. During programmed play the track number shown in the front-panel display will reflect its normal order on

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM Unit does not turn on POSSIBLE CAUSE No AC power SOLUTION Check AC power plug and make certain any switched outlet is turned on. Load disc label-side up; align the disc with the guides and place it in its proper position. Check to see that disc is CD, CD-R, CD-RW, VCD, MP3, WMA, JPEG, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW (standard conforming) or DVD-Video; other types will not play. Use Region 1 or Open Region (0) disc only. Enter password to override or change rating settings (see page 18). Check all video connections. Check input selection of TV or receiver. Use Progressive Scan mode only with compatible TV. If needed, press the Progressive Scan/Interlaced Button H to toggle to the correct mode. Press Video Off Button F to reactivate video circuitry (see page 27). Check all audio connections. Check digital audio settings. There is no audio playback on DVD discs during fast or slow modes. Use analog audio outputs.

Disc does not play

Disc loaded improperly Incorrect disc type
Invalid Region Code Rating is above parental preset No picture Intermittent connections Wrong input Progressive Scan output selected Video Off feature active No sound Intermittent connections Incorrect digital audio selection DVD disc is in fast or slow mode Surround receiver not compatible with 96kHz PCM audio MPEG-2 decoding
Picture is distorted or jumps during fast forward or reverse play Some remote buttons do not operate during DVD play; prohibited symbol appears (see below) The OSD menu is in a foreign language The symbol appears
It is a normal artifact of DVD playback for pictures to jump or show some distortion during rapid play. With most discs, some functions are not permitted at certain times (e.g., Track Skip) or at all (e.g., direct audio track selection).
Function not permitted at this time
Incorrect OSD language Requested function not available at this time Incorrect match of aspect ratio settings to disc Weak batteries Sensor is blocked Copy protection
Change the display language selection (see page 20). Certain functions may be disabled by the DVD itself during passages of a disc. Change aspect ratio settings (see page 20).
Picture is displayed in the wrong aspect ratio Remote control inoperative
Change both batteries. Clear path to sensor or use optional outboard remote sensor. Many DVDs are encoded with copy protection to prevent copying to VCR. Stop play of disc. Press and hold the Clear Button 3 until the display blinks. This resets the password and all settings to their defaults.
Disc will not copy to VCR

Password not accepted.

Incorrect password being used or password has been forgotten.

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DVD 27 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Applicable Disc: Disc formats: 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch (8cm) DVD-Video, Standard conforming DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, VCD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW or MP3 discs Region code: DVD Video disc with Code 1 or 0 only DVD-Layers: Single Side/Single Layer, Single Side/Dual Layer, Dual Side/Dual Layer Audio formats: Linear PCM, MPEG, Windows Media 8, Dolby Digital or DTS Audio Discs Still image format: JPEG NTSC 1V p-p/75 ohms, sync negative polarity Y/Luminance: 1V p-p/75 ohms, sync negative polarity C/Chrominance: 0.286V p-p Y: 1V p-p/75 ohms, sync negative polarity Pr: 0.7V p-p/75 ohms Pb: 0.7V p-p/75 ohms Analog Audio Output: Frequency Response: 2V rms (1kHz, 0dB) DVD (Linear PCM): 2Hz 22kHz +0/0.5dB (48kHz sampling) 2Hz 44kHz +0/1.5dB (96kHz sampling) CD: 2Hz 20kHz +0/0.5dB 105dB (A-weighted) DVD: 100dB (18-bit)/105dB (20-bit) CD/DVD: 96dB (16-bit) DVD/CD: 0.0025% Below Measurable Limits 110240VAC/5060Hz 1 Watt (On/Standby)/11 Watts (Max) 17-3/10" x 1-15/16" x 12" (440mm x 49mm x 330mm) 2" x 17-3/10" x 11-1/4" (50mm x 440mm x 285mm) 6 lb (2.7kg) 5" x 14-3/8" x 20" (127mm x 365mmx 508mm) 8.8 lb (4kg)

Video Signal System: Composite Video Output: S-Video Output: Component Video Output:
Signal/Noise Ratio (SNR): Dynamic Range: THD/1kHz: Wow & Flutter: AC Power: Power Consumption: Dimensions (H x W x D): Weight: Shipping Dimensions (H x W x D): Shipping Weight:
Depth measurement includes knobs and connectors. Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All specifications subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon, Harman International and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. DTS and DTS-ES are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. Kodak and Photo CD are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. Microsoft and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. SACD is a trademark of Sony.

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