User manual HARMAN KARDON BALLAD

[. . . ] 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 today's DVD medium. For optimum playback of NTSC and PAL DVD with compatible high-definition display devices, DVD is equipped with progressive component video outputs. When used with an HDMI-compatible audio/video receiver and video display, the program quality is preserved. By passing an uncompressed signal, degradation is virtually nonexistent. [. . . ] The SET-UP Menu will help you configure all audio and video settings which are normally only made once. These submenus are shown as icons on the left side of the menu. They can be highlighted by a white square around the icon by moving the cursor with the ARROW buttons. Icons can be activated by pressing ENTER as soon as an icon is highlighted. When ENTER has been pressed, the color of the icon will change to dark blue and you will see that the Actual Settings of this submenu will appear on the right side of the menu. Although each Menu has various Submenus and Settings, navigating through menus, submenus and settings goes the same way. All submenus, settings and options can be accessed with the help of the ARROW (KL N M ) and ENTER buttons on the remote control. To change a setting, simply move the cursor to the setting you wish to change. This setting will be highlighted in light blue, and a brief explanation will appear in the Instruction Line on the bottom of your screen. Next, press the Enter Button 6 and a dropdown menu will appear that contains the available options for that setting. Press the KL Navigation Buttons 9 until the desired option is highlighted, then press the Enter Button 6 to select that option. Set Up Menu The first step in checking or changing the system defaults is to access the Setup Menu. If your A/V receiver or surround processor IS capable of handling 96kHz signals, select the 96kHz option to achieve the greatest audio fidelity available. Note: Due to copyright restrictions, the BALLAD will not output an uncompressed signal in the PCM format from a disc recorded with 96kHz/24-bit resolution, such as some DTS audio CDs. If the Digital Output setting in the AUDIO SETUP submenu is set to PCM, and the PCM Limit setting is set to 96KHZ, no audio will be outputted, and the message CGMS MUTE will appear in the Main Information Display. "CGMS" stands for "Copy General Management System. " Should this message appear, change the PCM Limit setting to 48KHZ to hear the audio at a lower resolution. Dynamic Range: This setting allows you to take advantage of the programming present on some Dolby Digital recordings to reduce the volume of louder passages while maintaining intelligibility of quieter passages. This means that you may listen to programs at a level that allows the full impact of a soundtrack to be heard at a volume that is lower than you might otherwise use to avoid disturbing others. The BALLAD accomplishes this by compressing the audio to a greater or lesser degree, depending on which setting you choose. Three options are available: · MAXIMUM does not make any changes to the original playback, and should be used when the volume setting in the listening room may be as loud as you desire. · MEDIUM applies a moderate amount of compression so that louder passages are a little bit quieter. · MINIMUM applies more compression so that louder passages are much softer. Feel free to experiment with the settings at any time. [. . . ] · Video Off feature active · Press Video Off Button Q to reactivate video circuitry (see page 23) · HDMI Output A is connected to a · The HDMI Output A may not be used with video displays that are not video display that is not HDCP-compliant. Unplug the cable and select another audio and video connection (see pages 11 through 12). · Intermittent connections · Incorrect digital audio selection · DVD disc is in fast or slow mode · Surround receiver not compatible with 96kHz PCM audio · DVD Audio disc is loaded without using analog audio connection · MPEG-2 decoding · Function not permitted at this time · Check all audio connections. · There is no audio playback on DVD discs during fast or slow modes. [. . . ]