250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com Harman Consumer International: 2, Route de Tours, 72500 Château-du-Loir, France © 2001 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part #0000000000 DVD20 Digital Versatile Disc Player OWNER'S MANUAL DVD 20 STOP DIMMER SKIP TEST PL ® Power for the Digital RevolutionTM Table of Contents Page 3 Introduction and Terminology 4 Features 5 Front Panel Controls 6 Front Panel Information Display 7 Remote Control 9 Rear Panel Connections 10 Setup and Connections 10 to a Stereo TV and Stereo or Pro Logic Amplifier/Receiver 11 to a Dolby Digital/DTS Amplifier/Receiver 12 to a TV or monitor with SCART Connectors 13 Preparing Remote Control and Connecting Headphones 14 Digital Audio Connections 15 Playback Basics 15 Basic Play 15 Playback Features 16 System Setup 16 System Defaults 16 Set Up Menu 16 Menu Language 16 Audio Language 16 Subtitle Language 17 Rating 17 Password 18 TV Aspect 18 TV Aspect Ratio 19 SCART Connector 19 PAL 60 20 Test Screen 20 TV Picture Adjustment with Test Screen 20 Dynamic Range 21 Digital Audio Out 21 Sampling Frequency Setting (LPCM) 22 Playing DVD Discs 22 Using the On-Screen Banner Display 22 Selecting a Title/Chapter 22 Changing Audio Track 23 Changing Subtitle Language 23 Changing Camera Angle 23 Using Bookmarks 24 Repeat Play 24 A-B Repeat Play 24 Random Play 25 Programmed Play with DVD 27 CD Playback 27 Compatibility of Discs 27 To Load and Play an Audio CD 27 Audio CD Playback Features 27 Using the Banner Display 28 Selecting a Track 28 Intro Scan 28 Using Bookmarks 28 Selecting the Time Display 29 Repeat Play 29 A-B Repeat Play 29 Random Play 30 Programmed Play with CD 31 MP3 Playback 32 VCD Playback 33 Language Codes 34 Troubleshooting Guide 35 Specifications Declaration of Conformity We, Harman Consumer International 2, Route de Tours 72500 Château-du-Loir, FRANCE declare in own responsibility, that the product described in this owner's manual is in compliance with technical standards: EN 60 065:1993 EN 55 013/A12/8.1994 EN 55 020/12.1994 EN 61000-3-2/4.1995 EN 61000-3-3/1.1995 Carsten Olesen Harman Kardon Europe 04/01 NOTE: This player is designed and manufactured 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 information. If there is any other Region Code on a disc, that disc will not play on the DVD 20. 2 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction & Terminology Thank you for choosing the Harman Kardon DVD 20. The DVD 20 is a multipurpose DVD player, capable of playing both DVD discs and conventional CD audio discs with the highest fidelity. Along with conventional DVD and CD audio discs, the DVD 20 is also compatible with CD-R and CD-RW as well as VCD discs. To enable you to get the maximum quality from DVDs, the DVD 20 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 today's DVD medium. In addition, Harman Kardon's audio heritage continues into the digital video era with audiophilegrade AKM output 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 playing audio CDs, the playback quality is state-of-the-art, matching that of the finest players available. A wide range of programming features makes it easy to program an evening's worth of entertainment. When playing DVDs, easy-to-understand on-screen menus and icons make it simple to change languages, soundtracks, subtitles or aspect ratio, while a parental-lock function enables you to control which discs may be viewed by younger members of the household. DVD players are among the fastest growing consumer electronics products ever brought to market, but this may, nevertheless, be the first DVD player you've owned. Although many of the features of the DVD 20 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 20 has to offer, we encourage you to review this manual. That small investment of your time will pay major dividends in the enjoyment you will get from proper use of the DVD 20. 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 information. Terminology Since they share some of the characteristics and technology of CD players, many of the terms and operational concepts used in a DVD player are similar to what you may be familiar with from CD players and changers, or older video disc formats such as Laser Disc. However, if this is your first DVD product, some of the terms used to describe the features of a DVD player may be unfamiliar. The following explanations should solve some of the mysteries of DVD, and help you to enjoy all the power and flexibility of the DVD format and the DVD 20. Aspect Ratio: This is a description of the width of a video image in relation to its height. A conventional video screen is four units wide for every three units of height, that's why the ratio is called "4.3". Newer wide aspect ratio video displays are 16 units wide for every nine units of height, making them more like the screen in a movie theater. The program material on a DVD may be recorded in either format and, in addition, you may configure the DVD 20 to play back in either format, depending on the features recorded on a disc. (For details about TV Aspect Ratio see page 18). Title: For a DVD, a title is defined as an entire movie or program. There can be as many chapters within a title as the producers decide to include. Most discs include only one title, but some may have more than one, to give you a "Double Feature" presentation. Press the TITLE. button on the remote to see the Menu of the DVD where you can find all titles available on the DVD or all chapters, if the disc has only one title. Chapter: DVD programs are divided into chapters and titles. Chapters are the sub-sections programmed into a single title on a disc. Chapters may be compared to the individual tracks on an audio CD. RGB Video: This is a new form of video signal that eliminates many of the artifacts of traditional composite video signals by splitting the signal into the three fundamental colors Red, Green and Blue (RGB). With an RGB connection (via SCART), you will see greater picture resolution and eliminate many picture imperfections such as the moiré patterns often seen on checkered patterned cloths. However, in order to benefit from RGB video, you must have a video display with an RGB compatible SCART input. Multiple Angle: DVDs have the capability to show up to four different views of the same scene in a program. When a disc is encoded with multiple-angle information, pressing the Angle button will enable you to switch between these different views. Note that at present, few discs take advantage of this capability and, when they do, the multiple-angle technology may only be present for short periods of time within the disc. Producers will usually insert some sort of icon or graphic in the picture to alert you to the availability of multiple viewing angles. Reading: This is a message that you will see after you´ve loaded the disc and the tray has closed. It refers to the fact that the player must first examine the contents of the disc to see if it is a CD or DVD, and then extract the information about the type of material on the disc, such as languages, aspect ratios, subtitles, number of titles and more. The slight delay while the contents of the disc are read is normal. Resume: The operation of the Stop Button on the DVD 20 works differently from what you are used to on CD players. On a traditional CD player, when you press the Stop button, the unit does just that: it stops playback. On a CD player, when you press the start button again, the disc starts from the beginning. With the DVD 20, however, you have two options when playing DVD discs. Pressing Stop once will stop playback, but it actually puts the unit in the Resume mode. This means that you can turn the machine off and, when you press play the next time, the disc will resume or continue from the point on the disc where the Stop button was pressed. This is helpful if you are watching a movie and must interrupt your viewing session but wish to pick up where you left off. Pressing the Stop button twice will stop the machine in a traditional manner and, when the disc is played again, it will start from the beginning. INTRODUCTION & TERMINOLOGY 3 Features High quality video · Advanced sophisticated 10-bit MPEG-2 video decoding circuits. · Direct RGB output via SCART (selectable) for optimum video performance. SCART connector also configurable for Video and S-Video output. · Second SCART connector for throughput of VCR or other video source to TV with only one SCART input. · Test screen videos available for testing video performance and setup. · PAL 60 option for NTSC discs. · Dual-layer compatibility for extended play DVD. · 2x/4x Zoom during play and pause, selection movable over screen in all directions. · Backlit, ergonomically designed remote control. Disc formats supported by this player The unit can play discs bearing any of the following logos: * The number of languages recorded depends on the software. DVD 3"(8 cm) disc 5"(12 cm) disc CD 3"(8 cm) disc 5"(12 cm) disc Compatible with CD as well as DVD · The DVD20 will play any conventional Audio CD or recordable (CD-R) or erasable CD (CDRW), bearing the logos shown here, as any VCD or DVD with the region code 0 or 2. ReWritable High quality digital audio · 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 4496 kHz (also on digital output, see table page 14), audio quality exceeding that of CD becomes possible. · Optical and coaxial digital audio output. CD-RW CD-R VCD 5"(12 cm) disc 3"(8 cm) disc 5"(12 cm) disc 5"(12 cm) disc 5"(12 cm) disc Many convenient features · 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 recorded with multiple dialog languages or soundtracks). · Programming of up to 9 scenes in memory (markers). · Parental lock settings to prevent play of discs unsuitable for some audiences [DVD only]. · Intuitive menu operating system. · Separate Buttons for convenient Fast Forward/Fast Reverse Search and Track Skip. 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 20. Similarly, although the DVD 20 is capable of a wide range of features, not all discs include every capability of the DVD system. For example, although the DVD 20 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 20 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. I Playback capability for CD-R and CD-RW discs may vary due to variations in the quality of the disc and the recorder used to create the disc. 4 FEATURES Front Panel Controls 5 DVD 20 STOP DIMMER SKIP TEST SEARCH PLAY/PAUSE 6 87 A9 B1 0 2 3 4 0 Main Power On/Off 1 Power On/Off (Standby) 2 Phone Jack 3 Phone Level 4 Open/Close 5 TEST 6 Dimmer 7 Stop 8 Skip (Preview/Next) 9 Search (Reverse/Forward) A Play/Pause B Status Indicator 0 Main Power On/Off: Press this switch to apply power to the DVD 20. When the unit is first turned on, the Status Indicator B will turn orange. Once the unit has been turned on with this switch, it may be operated from either the front panel or remote control. Press the switch again to turn the unit completely off. 1 Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button once to turn the DVD 20 on, press it again to put the unit in the Standby mode. Note that in order for this ...