User manual HARMAN KARDON DVD 31

[. . . ] ® Power for the Digital Revolution. ® DVD 31 DVD AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYER OWNER'S MANUAL DVD 31 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 21 21 22 23 23 23 23 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 25 25 25 25 26 26 27 28 28 28 30 31 32 32 DVD PLAYER 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 and Analog Receiver Audio Connections Video Display Connections Remote Control Operation Digital Audio Connections System Setup Menus and Navigation Setup Menu System Setup Menu Audio Setup Menu Audio Adjustments Menu Video Setup Menu Video Adjustments Menu Test Screen Playback Basics for All Formats DVD Playback Using a DVD's Menu Zoom Feature Playback Resume Feature Playing DVDs and CDs Using the On-Screen Status Display Selecting a Title Selecting a Chapter Selecting a Track Changing the Time Display Selecting the Audio Track Selecting or Changing the Subtitle Selecting an Angle Repeat Play Information Display MP3, Windows Media and JPEG Playback Slide Shows VCD Playback Using the Player Menu Disc Info Menu Programmed Playback DVD Language Codes Troubleshooting Guide Technical Specifications Trademark Acknowledgements 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) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel information display 1 ­ (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control a ­ (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote control ¡ ­ (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection A ­ (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front-panel information display å ­ (letter in a circle) indicates a section of an on-screen display 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Harman Kardon® DVD 31. The DVD 31 is a state-of-the-art DVD player that combines the best of music, movies and still image reproduction in one, compact, slim-line product. Along with playback of conventional DVD and CDAudio discs. [. . . ] If you are unsure of the capabilities of your receiver or processor, we suggest that you start with the 96kHz option. If you select this setting and do not hear any audio when a high-resolution disc is played, change the setting to 48kHz so that the audio will be properly downsampled. Dynamic Range: This setting allows you to take advantage of the programming present on some Dolby Digital recordings to reduce the volume of louder, peak 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 complaints about loud volume levels. The DVD 31 accomplishes this by compressing the audio to a greater or lesser degree, depending on which setting you choose. Three options are available: · MINIMUM 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. · MAXIMUM applies more compression so that louder passages are much softer. Feel free to experiment with the settings at any time. Note that if your receiver or processor also allows you to program the dynamic range setting, also known as the "Night Mode, " you do not need to make any adjustments on the DVD 31 and should leave the setting at MINIMUM. Audio Adjustments: This setting activates the AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS menu's options. If your DVD 31 is connected to a receiver or processor that does NOT have the capability to adjust bass management/speaker size, output levels and delay times on its "direct" inputs, the proper setting here is On. However, if your receiver or processor does allow adjustment for these settings, we recommend that you make them there and select Bypass on this submenu. Delay Unit: This setting selects the measurement system used in entering delay times when the AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS menu is activated. Distance entry in feet is the default, but you may alternatively choose to enter the distances in meters. Audio Adjustments Menu This menu allows you to adjust the settings that control the audio output on the 5. 1-Channel Audio Outputs ¢ for bass management (speaker size), output level and delay times. The proper adjustment of these settings is key to optimal reproduction of DVDAudio discs, particularly when the DVD 31 is used with a receiver or processor that does not have audio adjustment capabilities for the direct inputs. Important Note: In order to avoid audio problems, when the DVD 31 is connected to a receiver or processor that DOES have the capability to adjust audio and bass management parameters internally for direct inputs, you may use that capability or adjust the settings in the DVD 31. As noted above, the preferred method of operation is to use the receiver for these adjustments. In that case, remember to set the AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS setting in the AUDIO SETUP menu to BYPASS. If you make the adjustments using the DVD 31's settings, it is important that the receiver's settings for the "direct" inputs be disabled or set to "Large" for the speakers and "0" for the level adjustments and delay times, provided that these settings are separate for the "Direct" inputs from the rest of the receiver's operation. If you have any questions about the capabilities of your receiver or processor, we recommend that you consult its owner's manual or the manufacturer's Web site for further information. The following adjustments are available on the AUDIO SETUP menu: Preferred Audio Language: This setting is used to select the default language that will be used for program playback. [. . . ] · Use Progressive Scan mode only with compatible TV. · Press Video Off Button B to reactivate video circuitry (see page 10). · 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 · No 5. 1-channel direct connections · Receiver input incorrect No sound from DVD-Audio discs · Make certain that all six cables required for the 5. 1 Direct Audio Output ¢ connection are made between the DVD 31 and your receiver or processor. [. . . ]