Harman-Kardon DMC 1000 manual

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2 SAFETY INFORMA TION Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions . 2. Keep these instructions . 3. Heed all warnings . 4. Follow all instructions . 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. The product’s cabinet may be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth. Do not use water or any liquid cleaners . 7. Do[...]

3 SAFETY INFORMA TION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Y our DMC 1000 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 th[...]

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5 2 SAFETY INFORMA TION 6 INTRODUCTION 7 FEA TURES 8 MEDIA COMP A TIBILITY 10 FRONT -P ANEL CONTROLS 12 MESSAGE DISPLA Y 14 REAR-P ANEL CONNECTIONS 16 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 19 INST ALLA TION 19 Step One – Placement 19 Step T wo – Connect the DMC 1000 to an A/V Receiver or Processor (Preferred) 19 Step Three – Connect the DMC 1000 Directly [...]

6 Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! For more than fifty years , Harman Kardon has been a leader not only in the control and amplification of sound and images with our receiver and amplifier products , but also with breakthrough source playback equipment, from innovative turntable/stereo receiver combinations and the first audio cassette decks w[...]

7 Audio Inputs • Analog Audio: 2-channel (RCA jacks) Audio/Video Outputs • Analog Audio: Zone 1 (main zone): 6-channel (RCA jacks) Zones 2, 3 and 4: 2-channels per zone (RCA jacks) • Digital Audio: coaxial and optical (S/P-DIF) • Digital Audio/Video: HDMI • Analog Video: composite , S-video and component Memory Cards • Card Slot 1: Secu[...]

8 MEDIA COMP A TIBILITY Disc Formats Supported by This Player The DMC 1000 can play the following types of prerecorded discs: The DMC 1000 will also play most recordable discs , but we cannot guarantee complete playback compatibility , due to the wide variation in recorders and blank discs . Round 3" (8cm) or 5" (12cm) discs may be used. [...]

9 MEDIA COMP A TIBILITY Memory Card Compa tibility The following types of memory cards may be used with the DMC 1 000: The DMC 1000 will play most recordable memory cards , but we cannot guarantee complete playback compatibility , due to the wide variation in software encoders , recorders and card technologies . • Both Secure Digital (SD) and MMC[...]

FRONT-P ANEL CONTROLS Card Slot 1 Card Slot 2 USB Port Remote IR Sensor Message Display Disc Drawer F ront-Panel Door Po w er Play/Pause Skip/ Search F orward Skip/ Search Reverse Stop Record Menu Naviga tion Controls Open/Close NOTE: T o make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this[...]

11 FRONT - P ANEL CONTROLS IMPORT ANT NOTE: The DMC 1000’s front-panel controls use advanced touch-sensitive technology . T o use the front panel, place a finger over any of the illuminated icons . A gentle tap is all that is necessar y . W ait a few seconds for the DMC 1000 to process each command. T o remove fingerprints , wipe the front panel [...]

12 MESSAGE DISPLA Y Network Camera Angle Video Off Source Indicators Title Video Output Resolution Random T rack/Chapter Audio Time Playback Mode Message Area Repeat Parental Lock NOTE: T o 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 Suppo[...]

13 MESSAGE DISPLA Y Audio Format: When a Dolby ® Digital or DTS ® digital audio signal is detected, one of these indicators will light. MP3 bitstreams are identified in the on-screen display only . Camera Angle: This indicator blinks when alternative viewing angles are available . Random: This indicator lights when the unit is in the Random Play [...]

Auxiliary Audio Inputs Component Video Outputs Zone 1 Audio Outputs Master Power Switch HDMI Output The Bridge Connection RS-232 Por t AC Power Input Fan Ve n ts Network Jack USB Por t Composite and S-Video Outputs Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Outputs Remote IR Input Remote IR Output Zone 2/3/4 Audio Outputs NOTE: T o make it easier to follow [...]

15 REAR-P ANEL CONNECTIONS HDMI Output: Connect this output to an HDMI input on an HDMI- compatible A / V receiver or video display device . If your A / V receiver or surround processor is capable of decoding audio (typically , these are HDMI “repeater” products with HDMI V ersion 1 . 1 or higher), no further audio connection is needed for the [...]

16 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Power On IR T ransmitter Lens Power Off Menu Disc Menu Find Enter Next/Step Search/Slow Forward Title Stop A-B Repeat Audio Pau s e Open/Close Status Back Previous/Step Search/Slow Reverse Play Record Play Mode Setup Light Subtitle / ‹ / › Navigation ⁄ / ⁄ Zoom Info Angle Video Off Video Mode Dimmer Numeric Keys [...]

17 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR T ransmitter Lens: When buttons are pressed on the remote , infrared codes are emitted through this lens . Make sure it is pointing toward the DMC 1000. An icon will appear in the lower right cor ner of the front- panel display to acknowledge that a command has been received. Power On: Press to turn on the DMC 1000 wh[...]

18 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Zoom: When viewing still images , press this button to toggle through the available zoom magnifications for a close-up view of the picture . After the zoom indication clears from the screen, use the Navigation Buttons to explore the enlarged image . Numeric Keys: Press these buttons to enter numeric data. Pressing any nu[...]

19 INST ALLA TION IMPORT ANT NOTE: All components , including the DMC 1000, should be turned off and unplugged from AC power before beginning installation. Do not plug any components back in until after all connections are completed. Step One – Placement Due to the heat generated by other system components , place the DMC 1000 on its own shelf ra[...]

20 INST ALLA TION Step Five – Connect the DMC 1000 to a Multizone System (Optional) The DMC 1000 may be used with up to four zones simultaneously , with any or all zones linked to each other . Zones 2, 3 and 4 are used to distribute 2-channel audio to other locations . Zone 1 is the main listening area. The system may be controlled remotely using[...]

21 INITIAL SETUP Step One – T urn On the DMC 1000 The DMC 1000 has four power states , each designed to minimize unnecessary power consumption. See page 25. The description of each mode and the DMC 1000’s response to the power controls is shown in T able A7 in the Appendix. IMPORT ANT NOTE: When the HDMI Output is used, turn on the system compo[...]

22 INITIAL SETUP Step F our – DVD Player Setup Figure 19 – DVD Player Setup Menu The DVD Player Setup menu (shown in Figure 19) contains settings that affect DVD playback. The other media sources are not affected by these settings . Preferred Subtitle Language: When available on the disc , the DMC 1000 will automatically select this subtitle la[...]

23 INITIAL SETUP • Film: Choose this option for material that was originally shot on film, even though you are viewing it on video via a DVD . • Video: Choose this option for material that was shot directly to video , such as concerts and sports programming . Step Five – Audio Setup Each setting applies to a certain type of audio output, but [...]

Video Noise Reduction: W e recommend that you leave this setting at the default “Off ” . If video signal noise is obser ved when using the analog video outputs , turn this setting on to reduce the noise and improve the picture quality . Step Seven – General Setup These general system settings should be accessed with caution. See Figure 22. If[...]

25 OPERA TION T urning On the DMC 1000 The DMC 1000 has four power states , each designed to minimize unnecessary power consumption. • Full-Off Mode (Dim Blue) – The DMC 1000, including its hard-disc drive , is fully powered down, but is ready to be turned on using the front panel or remote control. • Sleep (Standby) Mode (Amber) – The DMC [...]

26 OPERA TION Use the transport controls on the front panel or remote for standard disc playback. See Figure 25. Figure 25 – T ransport Controls • Play: Press Play ( G ) on the remote or Play/Pause ( G B ) on the front panel to begin playback or resume playback after it has been paused. • Pause: Press P ause ( B ) on the remote or Play/Pause [...]

27 OPERA TION With the Repeat cell highlighted, use the F / G Navigation Buttons to cycle through the choices of Repeat Off , Repeat Chapter and Repeat Title . Press the Enter Button when the desired option appears . A-B Repeat Play T o initiate A-B Repeat Play , press the A-B Repeat Button at the beginning of the section to be repeated. The A-B Re[...]

28 OPERA TION Artists: Displays all artists in alphabetical order . Select an artist and press the Enter Button to view his or her albums . Albums: Displays all albums in alphabetical order . Select an album and press the Enter Button to display its tracks . Playlists: Displays all playlists you have programmed. Genres: Displays your library organi[...]

29 OPERA TION Figure 37 – Edit Info Dialog Box • Delete: Select this command if you wish to remove the content from the Media Library . Be aware that the DMC 1000 does not play audio CD content directly from the disc . If you load the CD again, it will be recopied to the Media Library . Cover Art Sort Y ou may have noticed the cover art mosaic [...]

30 OPERA TION T o program a playlist, display the desired content on screen by selecting the correct source (the Media Library , a card slot, a data CD or a USB device) and selecting the audio or still-image content. Scroll to the desired content, e .g ., a song track or file , use the F / G Navigation Buttons to highlight the Add to Playlist comma[...]

31 OPERA TION The device connected to the Auxiliar y Inputs is not available for source selection in the usual manner . It is selected as a recording source , as described in the Content T ransfer section, although it is possible to monitor the source without making a recording . Content T ransfer One of the DMC 1000’s most exciting features is i[...]

32 OPERA TION Make a note of the file name automatically generated by the DMC 1 000 t o easily locate the recording later . The DMC 1 000 also displays the elapsed time , and a graphic and numeric display of the space available on the hard-disc drive . Select the Pause Recording option to pause the recording without starting a new file when recordi[...]

33 Multizone Operation The DMC 1000 is capable of streaming audio to up to four independent zones simultaneously , allowing users in different areas of the home to enjoy unique programs . The zones may easily be linked or unlinked to each other , to play the same program in more than one zone . Manage the zones by displaying the Main Menu and selec[...]

34 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. • Make sure Master Power Switch on rear panel is turned on to the “1” position. • If DMC 1000 was in “Full-Off ” Power Mode (P ower Indi[...]

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

36 36 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 theater . T[...]

37 GLOSSARY Resume: The Stop Button on the DMC 1000 works differently from a CD player . 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 DMC 1000, however , you have two options when playi[...]

38 APPENDIX Appendix – Default settings and worksheets T able A1 – Media Librar y Setup Menu Setting Default Y our Settings Auto Disc Insert Preferences Play & Record Audio Encoding Quality MP3 192kbps (Medium) T able A2 – DVD Player Setup Menu Setting Default Y our Settings Preferred Subtitle Language Off Preferred Audio Language English[...]

T able A6 – Advanced Setup Menu Setting Purpose Y our Settings Backup Backs up hard-disc drive as a After your custom installer transfers your precaution. music collection to the Media Library , he or she should back it up as a precaution. Restore In case the hard-disc drive is replaced, Keep your backup of the Media Librar y restores the Media L[...]

40 APPENDIX Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Ameharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Aymara 6588 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665 Basque 6985 Bengali, Bangla 6678 Bhutani 6890 Bihari 6672 Bislama 6673 Breton 6682 Bulgarian 6671 Burmese 7789 Byelorussian 6669 Cambodian 7577 Catalan 6765 Chinese 9072 Cors[...]

41 EULA 1. Grant of License. Subject to the restrictions defined in this Agreement, Y ou are permitted to use the Software solely as a part of and in connection with your use of the Product for personal entertainment and enjoyment purposes . 2. License Restrictions. Y ou will not, or assist or direct any third person to: (i) extract, sepa- rate , r[...]

42 EULA and (3) Neither the name of the <ORGANIZA TION> nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission. THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES , INCLUDING , BUT[...]

43 EULA certain library , so that it becomes a de-facto standard. T o achieve this , non-free programs must be allowed to use the library . A more frequent case is that a free librar y does the same job as widely used non-free libraries . In this case , there is little to gain by limiting the free library to free software only , so we use the Lesse[...]

44 EULA the user who changes the contents of definitions files in the Library will not necessarily be able to recompile the application to use the modified definitions .); b) Use a suitable shared library mechanism for linking with the Librar y . A suitable mechanism is one that (1) uses at run time a copy of the library already present on the user[...]

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47 DMC 1000 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS Please register your product on our W eb site at www .har mankardon.com. Note: Y ou’ll need the product’s serial number . At the same time , you can choose to be notified about our new products and/or special promotions . Media Sources: Disc Formats: 5" (12cm) or 3" (8cm) DVD-Vi de o , standard-co[...]

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