Harman-Kardon DVD 38 manual

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2 SAFETY INFORMA TION 1. Read Instructions. All the safety and operating instruc- tions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions. The safety and operating instruc- tions should be retained for future reference . 3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to . 4. Fol[...]

Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Y our DVD 38 has been designed for use with 110–240-volt AC current, and the plug is specifically designed for 120-volt applications . Connection to a line voltage other than that for which the plug is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. If you have any [...]

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5 2 SAFETY INFORMA TION 6 INTRODUCTION 7 DISC COMP A TIBILITY 8 FRONT -P ANEL CONTROLS 10 FRONT -P ANEL INFORMA TION DISPLA Y 11 REAR-P ANEL CONNECTIONS 13 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 16 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEA TER 17 CONNECTIONS 17 Audio Connections 17 Digital Audio 17 Analog Audio 18 Video Connections 18 Digital Video 18 Analog Video 19 Remote IR [...]

Outputs • Digital audio: Coaxial and optical • Analog audio: 2-channel and 6-channel • Digital Audio/Video: Simplay HD-verified HDMI • Analog Video: Composite , S-video and component • Remote Control IR: Input and Output Ease of Use • Graphic user interface with composite , S-video , component video and HDMI • Dot-matrix front-panel d[...]

7 DISC COMP A TIBILITY Disc Formats Supported by This Player The DVD 38 can play the following types of prerecorded discs: DVD CD 3" (8cm) disc 3" (8cm) disc 5" (12cm) disc 5" (12cm) disc The DVD 38 will also play most recordable discs , but we cannot guarantee complete playback compatibility due to the wide variation in recorde[...]

Standby/On Switch: This electrical switch turns the DVD 38 on for playback, or leaves it in Standby mode for quick turn-on using this switch or the remote control. Power Indicator: This LED is next to the Standby/On Switch. When the DVD 38 is plugged into AC power , the LED turns amber to indicate that the DVD 38 is in Standby mode (ready to be tur[...]

9 FRONT -P ANEL CONTROLS S top Di s c Drawer Di s play Dimmer Me ss age Di s play s and Indica tor s P ower Indicator S tandby/On Play S kip/ S earch Rever s e Remote IR S en s or Pa u s e S kip/ S earch F orward Open/ C lo s e NOTE: T o make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this [...]

10 FRONT -P ANEL INFORMA TION DISPLA Y Disc-T ype Indicators: The DVD , DVD-Audio , CD , VCD , MP3 , WMA or JPEG indicator will light to show the type of disc currently being played. Audio Bitstream Indicators: When a Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM digital audio signal is detected, one of these indicators will light. DVD-Audio , MP3 and WMA bitst[...]

11 REAR-P ANEL CONNECTIONS Remote Infrared (IR) Input and Output: When the Remote IR sensor on the front panel is blocked, such as when the DVD 38 is placed inside a cabinet, connect the IR Output of your receiver/processor or an optional IR receiver to the Remote IR Input jack for use with the remote control. The Remote IR Output may be connected [...]

12 HDMI Output C omponent Video Output s Remote IR Input A C P ower C ord Remote IR Output S -Video Output Optical Digital Audio Output C oaxial Digital Audio Output C ompo s ite Video Output 2- C hannel Analog Audio Output s 6 - C hannel Analog Audio Output s NOTE: T o make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to t[...]

13 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR T ransmitter Lens: As buttons are pressed on the remote , infrared codes are emitted through this lens . Make sure it is pointing toward the component being operated. Power On: Press this button to turn on the DVD 38 when it is in Standby mode (plugged in with the Power Indicator lit up in amber). Power Off: Press thi[...]

14 Power On IR T ran s mitter Len s Power Off S ubtitle Title Numeric Key s S tatu s Next S tep/ S kip S earch/ S low Forward T ran s port C ontrol s Zoom S can T ype HD Mode Enter Di s c Menu Dimmer S top Open/ C lo s e Audio C lear Playli s t Repeat A-B Repeat Random Info Audio Mode Previou s S tep/ S kip S earch/ S low Rever s e Angle Backlight [...]

15 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Dimmer: Some people find the front-panel displays distracting , especially while watching a movie in a darkened room. Each press of this button cycles through the Full Brightness , Half Brightness and Off settings . The Power Indicator will always remain lit to remind you that the DVD 38 is turned on. NOTE: Although you [...]

16 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEA TER The DVD 38 may be the first multichannel surround sound component you’ve owned. This introductor y section will help to familiarize you with the basic concepts , which may make setup and operation smoother . If you are already familiar with home theater , you may skip this section and proceed to the Connections se[...]

17 CONNECTIONS There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the DVD 38 to your receiver or processor and video display . T o make it easier to keep them all straight, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA ® ) has established a color -coding standard. T able 1 may be helpful to you as a reference while you set up you[...]

18 CONNECTIONS Dolby Digital or DTS soundtracks for use with receivers/processors that are not equipped with 5.1-channel analog inputs . Check the disc’s jack- et for more information on alternate audio tracks . See Figure 4. Figure 4 – Multichannel Analog Audio NOTE: In order to enjoy the full benefit of lossless multichannel recordings , make[...]

19 19 CONNECTIONS • If you are using the DVD 38 with a multiroom receiver/ processor that is capable of distributing video , connect the DVD 38’s Composite Video Output to the receiver in addition to the HDMI, Component Video or S-Video Output. If it’s available on your video display , HDMI is recommended as the best-quality connection, follo[...]

20 INST ALLA TION Y ou are now ready to connect the DVD 38 to your system. Before begin- ning , make sure that all components , including the DVD 38, are turned completely off and their power cords are unplugged. Don’t plug any of the power cords back in until you have finished making all of your connections. Many components in a home theater sys[...]

21 INST ALLA TION Figure 10 (repeated) – Component, S- and Composite Video Outputs If your receiver is equipped with digital audio inputs , then select either a coaxial or optical digital audio input, and connect it to the corresponding output on the DVD 38. See Figure 12. This step also applies to a receiver that is only capable of HDMI switchin[...]

22 INST ALLA TION Step F our – T urn On the DVD 38 Plugging the DVD 38 into AC power places it in Standby mode , which is indicated by the Power Indicator (surrounding the Standby/On Switch) turning amber . NOTE: When HDMI connections are used, turn on your television or video display before turning on the receiver and DVD 38. There are several w[...]

23 INITIAL SETUP Before you begin enjoying your new DVD player , a few adjustments should be made to configure it. Make sure that you have connected a video display to one of the video monitor outputs . When you tur n on your display and the DVD 38, you should see the DVD 38’s splash screen. The DVD 38 will determine whether a disc is loaded and,[...]

24 INITIAL SETUP Figure 21 – Settings Dropdown Menu Press the Enter Button when the desired setting is highlighted, and use the ⁄ / ¤ buttons to select another setting line . Some settings call for numeric entries , such as the password for the Parental Control setting . A set of underscore lines will be shown (_ _ _ _). Use the Numeric Keys o[...]

25 INST ALLA TION P ARENT AL CONTROL: The DVD 38’ s password system allows you to restrict viewing of certain materials that may not be suitable for younger members of the household by requiring the viewer to enter a password to view those materials . The system is based on rating infor mation encoded in some DVDs that classifies materials into e[...]

26 INITIAL SETUP Use the ‹ / › Buttons to move the cursor to the submenu icons on the left side of the screen, and then use the ⁄ / ¤ buttons to highlight the Audio Setup icon. See Figure 24. Press the Enter Button, and then use the Navigation Buttons to move the cursor to the settings on the AUDIO SETUP submenu. Figure 24 – Audio Setup Su[...]

27 INITIAL SETUP • Bypass: This is the default setting. If your receiver or processor is equipped with 6-channel inputs and is capable of adjusting the bass management settings (speaker size , output levels and delay times) for its 6-channel analog inputs (sometimes called the 6-channel DVD-Audio inputs during source selection), then we recommend[...]

28 INITIAL SETUP If you use the metric system, return to the AUDIO SETUP submenu and change the Delay Unit setting from its default of FEET to METER. NOTE: The DVD 38 is designed to accommodate speaker placements of up to 15 feet from the listening position. If you have placed your speakers further from the listening position, move them closer . If[...]

29 INITIAL SETUP will appear as a boxed image in the center , with black or gray bars on the left and right side of the screen. 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 Letterbox: If you have a standard, 4:3 aspect rat[...]

30 30 INITIAL SETUP “7.5 to 100” complies with NTSC standards for video with “setup” , and may be more appropriate when you are only using the composite or S-video output with a display that has limited video processing capability . Changes to any of the settings may be made with a test disc or broad- cast signal playing , or you may use th[...]

31 often not user -accessible . In any event, these adjustments are extremely complex, and require proper training and experience to avoid worsening the situation. Therefore , it is recommended that if you are unable to improve the picture using the available controls , contact the video display manufacturer’s authorized service representative fo[...]

32 OPERA TION Now that you have installed and configured your DVD 38, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system. T urning On the DVD 38 When you have plugged in the DVD 38, the Power Indicator next to the power switch should light up in amber . This indicates that the DVD 38 is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on. See Figure[...]

33 • The DVD 38 will only play discs that are coded for Region 1 or discs that are open to being played in all regions (Region Code “0”). Discs that contain a Region Code of 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 (as noted by a number inside a world map logo on the disc’s jacket) will not play . • The DVD 38 will only display video in the NTSC for mat. The PAL [...]

34 OPERA TION Playback Control See Figure 33 for reference to the transport controls described below . Figure 33 – T ransport Controls • T o momentarily pause playback and freeze the current picture frame on a DVD , press the Pause Button. T o resume playback after pressing the Pause button, press the Play Button. • T o move forward or backwa[...]

35 OPERA TION DVD Playback Using a DVD’ s Menu The DVD system offers a producer the opportunity to include a wide range of features on a disc , including multiple language tracks; subtitles in a variety of languages; special information such as movie trailers and cast information; and other customized information. In addition, produc- ers may div[...]

36 OPERA TION Figure 35 – Player Information Screen The PLA YER INFORMA TION menu has three submenus , which may be accessed by using the Navigation Buttons to highlight the submenu’s icon, and pressing the Enter Button to select it. These submenus are different from the Setup menus in that many items are for display only and cannot be changed [...]

37 OPERA TION to select this setting , and each subsequent press of the Enter Button will change the time display from Title Elapsed, to Title Remaining , to Chapter Elapsed to Chapter Remaining , and cycle back to Title Elapsed. The time displayed on screen and in the front-panel Information Display will change accordingly . F or DVD-Audio discs ,[...]

38 material is available , if the Show Angle Icon setting in the SYSTEM SETUP menu has been set to On, the Multiple Angle Icon will appear on screen briefly at the beginning of the passage where multiple camera angles are available , and the Angle Indicator will light in the front panel Information Display . When multiple angle views are available [...]

CD Playback Many functions of the DVD 38 operate the same way for CD playback as for DVD play; however , there are some important differences . When a CD is loaded, the DVD 38 will automatically display the Player Information menu. See Figure 46. Status banners are not available dur- ing CD play . Features unique to CD play are described in this se[...]

40 OPERA TION • Time: This section consists of three lines: T rack Elapsed: Displays the elapsed or remaining time of the current track. Disc Elapsed: Displays the elapsed or remaining time of the disc . Elapsed Time Bar: Displays a temperature bar reflecting the percentage of the disc that has been played. Use the Navigation Buttons to highlight[...]

MP3, Windows Media and JPEG Playback The DVD 38 will recognize data on CD-ROM discs recorded in the MP3, Windows Media 9 (WMA) or JPEG for mats , including images stored on Kodak Picture CDs . Y ou may also play discs with more than one of the three formats . The specific file types that may be played on the DVD 38 are: • MP3 Files: MP3 is a popu[...]

42 OPERA TION NOTES ON MP3 AND WMA PLA YBACK: • 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 38 is only compatible with standard MP3- and WMA-encoded discs . Other co[...]

43 OPERA TION VCD Playback VCD , a video-playback format that predates DVD , is based on a different compression format than DVD and uses a recording method that is similar to CD . Although the DVD has , for the most part, replaced VCD as a format, the DVD 38 offers VCD playback so that you may play your existing library of VCD discs , or home movi[...]

44 OPERA TION Programming a Playlist Programmed play allows you to select tracks on a CD for playback in a specific order , skipping tracks you don’t wish to hear and reordering other tracks to suit your tastes . T o program a disc for playback, follow these steps: 1. Load the desired disc , but stop play if it begins automatically . Playlists ma[...]

45 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not turn on • No AC power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet. • Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled. Unit does not respond to • Weak batteries in remote • Change remote batteries and insert with correct polarity . remote commands • Remote sens[...]

46 SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Some remote buttons do not operate • Function not permitted at this time • With most discs , some functions are not permitted at certain during DVD play; prohibited symbol times (e .g ., T rack Skip) or at all (e .g ., direct audio track Ø appears selection). The OSD menu is in a foreign • Incorrect OSD language •[...]

47 DVD 38 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS Please register your product on our Web site at www .harmankardon.com. Note: Y ou’ll need your serial number . At the same time , you can choose to be notified about our new products and/or special promotions . Applicable Disc: Disc formats: 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch (8cm) DVD- Video , DVD-Audio , standard-confor[...]

48 GLOSSARY 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, making it almost square . 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 theat[...]

49 GLOSSARY With the DVD 38, however , you have two options when playing most discs . Pressing the Stop Button once will stop the playback, but it actually puts the unit in the Resume mode . This means that you can tur n the machine off and, when you press the Play Button the next time , the disc will resume playback from the point on the disc wher[...]

50 Appendix – Default settings and worksheets T able A1 – System Setup Menu Settings Setting Default Y our Setting Display Language English Preferred Subtitle Language Off Panel T ime-Out Off Status Bar Time-Out 5 Seconds Parental Control Off Disc Recognition On PBC Support On Screen Saver 1 Minute Show Angle Icon Off Closed Caption On T able A[...]

51 T able A4 – Video Setup Menu Settings Setting Default Y our Setting Aspect Ratio 4:3 Video Output S-Video Scan T ype Interlaced Video Adjustments Off HDMI Settings Deter mined at Power -Up T able A5 – Video Adjustments Menu Settings All settings default to “0” , showing bar ending at midpoint of the graph, except Black Level, which defau[...]

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