Harman-Kardon DVD47 manual

Open/Close DVD 47 AUDIO/VIDEO DVD 47 PROGRESSIVE-SCAN DVD AUDIO / VIDEO PLAYER WITH SACD ™ and HDMI ™ OWNE R ’ S M ANUAL Power for the Digital Revolution . ® ®[...]

DVD 47 DVD PLAYER 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 5 Features & Disc Compatibility 7 DVD T erminology 9 Front-Panel Controls 10 Front-Panel Information Display 11 Remote Control Functions 14 Rear -Panel Connections 15 Setup and Connections 15 Connecting to a TV Only 16 Connecting to a Receiver/Amplifier With a Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder 17[...]

INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Harman Kardon ® DVD 47. The DVD 47 is a state-of-the-art optical disc player that can play almost every music , movie and still-image disc in your library with the highest fidelity available today . Along with playback of conventional DVD movie discs and audio CDs , the DVD 47 lets you enjoy the latest high-[...]

SAFETY INFORMATION Verify Line Voltage Before Use Y our DVD 47 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 it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about [...]

FEATURES & DISC COMPATIBILITY Disc Formats Supported by This Player The DVD 47 can play the following types of pre- recorded discs: DVD CD 3" (8cm) disc 3" (8cm) disc 5" (12cm) disc 5" (12cm) disc The DVD 47 will also play most recordable discs , but we cannot guarantee complete playback compatibility of CD- or DVD-recordabl[...]

FEATURES & DISC COMPATIBILITY However , note that variations in the encoder or codec used and the bit rate of the encoding may affect the DVD 47’s ability to play back a specific disc . As a result, we cannot guarantee complete compatibility with all encoders and versions of the codecs . For best results , we recommend that MP3 files be encod[...]

DVD TERMINOLOGY Since DVD players 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 player , some of the terms[...]

the SACD disc is capable of storing more than seven times the amount of data as on a standard CD . Engineers realized that if they utilized a much higher sampling frequency in a single-bit format, but eliminat- ed the downsampling required to fit 74 minutes of audio on a standard CD , they could preser ve a much higher quality of audio that more cl[...]

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 1 Power Indicator: This indicator lights amber when the unit is connected to an AC power source , but is not turned on. When the unit is on, the indicator lights blue . 1 Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button once to turn the DVD 47 on. Press it again to put the unit in the Standby mode . 2 Play: Press to initiate playback o[...]

10 FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY A L B C D E F G H I J K M N O A Disc-T ype Indicators B Audio Bitstream Indicators C Parental Lock Indicator D Program Indicator E Angle Indicator F Random Indicator G A-B Repeat Indicator H VCD Playback Control Indicator I Repeat Indicators J V -OFF Indicator K Video Indicators L T[...]

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 1 3 5 7 9 B D F      Q  O P M N K L J 0 2 6 8 A C E H ® 47 HD MODE G 4 I 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 Support section for this product at www [...]

12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 0 Power On: T urns on the player when it is in Standby mode (Harman Kardon logo appears on- screen). 1 Open/Close: Press to open or close the disc tray . 2 Audio Select: Press to access various audio lan- guages on a DVD (if the DVD contains multiple audio streams). This button may also allow you[...]

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS bar” display of the time elapsed. Y ou may use the MN K L Navigation Buttons D and the Enter Button J to select and change the current title or chapter , or the time display . The Status Banner is only available for DVDs and VCDs when PBC is tur ned off . Press the button one more time to remove the status displays from t[...]

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS            AC INPUT 120V~, 60Hz 13W ¡ Remote Control Output ™ Remote Control Input £ HDMI Output ¢ Optical Digital Audio Output ∞ Coaxial Digital Audio Output § Component Video Outputs ¶ Composite Video Output • S-Video Output ª Analog Audio Outputs ‚ 6-Channel Audio Outputs ⁄ [...]

SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 15 SETUP AND CONNECTIONS • Ensure that the power switch of this unit (and of other equipment to be connected) is set to “Off ” before commencing connection. We also strongly recommend that you leave all system components unplugged from AC power until after you have com- pleted the interconnections described in this secti[...]

16 SETUP AND CONNECTIONS SETUP AND CONNECTIONS One of the major advantages of the DVD format is its ability to use a variety of digital audio formats for the ultimate in sonic performance . However , in order to enjoy the benefits of digital audio , you must use a receiver or processor that has digital audio decoding capabilities and make an optica[...]

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 17 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Batter y Installation Insert the two AAA batteries supplied while obser ving the correct positive (+) and negative (–) polarities . Service Life of Ba tteries • The batteries normally last for about one year , although this depends on how often the remote control is used. • If the remote co[...]

18 DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTION DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTION Optical Digital Audio Connection Notes Gently push the cable plug through the built-in shutter that covers the Optical Digital Audio Output  , and connect the cable firmly so that the configurations of both the cable and the connector match. Audio Output From the Unit’ s Optical/ Coaxial Dig[...]

System Setup The final step in the installation of the DVD 47 is to establish the system’s configuration. Before proceeding further to make any adjustments , make certain that the DVD 47 is properly connected to a video display and an AC power source . T urn on the DVD 47 by pressing the Power On/Off Switch 2 and the Power Indicator 1 will change[...]

SYSTEM SETUP 20 SYSTEM SETUP This method of navigation, option selection and adjust- ment applies to all menus except for the Video Adjust- ments menu, which accommodates the need to view the on-screen video or the DVD 47’s internal test sig- nal while the settings are being made . See page 24 for information on changing the Video Adjustments. Th[...]

The DVD 47 is shipped from the factory with the parental control system unlocked (no password is required to view any DVD), and with the password set to the four -digit code “1234. ” T o activate the system, use the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons n to highlight the Parental Control Setting on the SYSTEM SETUP submenu, and press the Enter Button t . S[...]

SYSTEM SETUP 22 SYSTEM SETUP NOTE: Any changes made to the Digital Output setting during playback will not take effect until after play has been stopped and restarted. PCM Limit: This setting determines whether the digital audio output of the DVD 47 will be sent to your receiver or processor at its original sampling rate , or whether high-resolutio[...]

Pressing the Enter Button J displays a dropdown menu with the selections available for that setting . Use the ⁄¤ Na vigation Buttons n to highlight the appropriate setting , and then press the Enter Button J to select it. Y ou will notice that the adjustments for speaker size and distance (used to calculate delay times) are set in tandem for the[...]

from Off to On . See below for more information on using the Video Adjustments banner to optimize your picture settings . HDMI Settings: This setting displays the characteris- tics of the video output signal at the HDMI Output  . When the DVD 47 is connected to a video dis- play using the HDMI Output  , the display sends information to the DV[...]

TEST SCREEN DVD is one of the highest quality sources ever made available for in-home playback of prerecorded pictures and sound. In order to make certain that your home theater system is fully optimized to take advantage of DVD’s superb picture quality , the DVD 47 offers a built-in video test signal that makes it easy to calibrate your TV or vi[...]

26 PLAYBACK BASICS Loading Discs T o load discs in the DVD 47, first turn the DVD 47 on by pressing in the Power On/Off Switch 1 o r P ower On Button 0 . Note that the P ower Indicator  will turn amber when the unit is con- nected to an AC power source . It will turn blue when the Power On Button 0 is pressed. N ext, press the O pen/Close Button[...]

process the digital audio streams during slow modes . Slow-play is not available for CD discs . • T o advance frame by frame while a DVD is playing, first press the Pause Button 4u , then press the Skip/Step (Previous) 6k or Skip/Step (Next) 7z buttons repeatedly . Press the P ause 4u or Play Button 3w to resume nor mal play . F rame-by-frame mov[...]

28 DVD PLAYBACK Using a DVD’ s Menu One of the unique features of the DVD system is that it 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; as well as other customized informa[...]

DVD PLAYBACK PLAYBACK INFO Submenu: This submenu displays basic disc and playback mode information (see Figure 12). Y ou may not make any changes to the items shown in this submenu, except for the Repeat mode . ■ Disc: This line displays the disc type , such as DVD-Video . ■ Disc ID: If the disc is encoded with an identifica- tion label, such a[...]

DVD PLAYBACK Selecting the Audio Soundtrack Many DVDs contain more than one audio soundtrack. On many discs , you will find multiple languages , while others will offer a choice of different audio formats or mixes (e .g ., Dolby Digital or DTS), while some will also contain commentary from the director or stars or Descriptive Video Ser vice content[...]

SACD AND CD PLAYBACK SACD AND CD PLAYBACK 31 Many functions of the DVD 47 operate the same way for SACD and CD playback as for DVD play; however , there are some important differences . When an SACD or CD is loaded, the DVD 47 will automatically display the Player Information menu. Status banners are not available during SACD/CD play . A greater va[...]

SACD AND CD PLAYBACK the right and in the front-panel Information Display @ will change accordingly . The Time Search function enables you to start play- back at any point in the program. Use the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons n to highlight the time display . Press the Numeric Keys  followed by the Enter Button t to select a new point in the track fr[...]

MP3, WINDOWS MEDIA AND JPEG PLAYBACK 33 MP3, WINDOWS MEDIA ® AND JPEG PLAYBACK MP3, Windows Media and JPEG Playback The DVD 47 will recognize data from CD-ROM discs recorded in the MP3, Windows Media 9 (WMA) or JPEG formats , including images stored on Kodak Picture CDs . Y ou may also play discs with more than one of the three formats . The Speci[...]

Enter Button J to open or close that folder . Y ou may then navigate an open folder and select the desired folder . Press the Enter Button J to open the folder , and select the desired track. Then press the Play Button 2 M . • Only stereo-audio playback is available for MP3 and WMA discs . • Programmed playlists are not available for MP3/ WMA d[...]

VCD PLAYBACK 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 for- mat, the DVD 47 offers VCD playback so that you may play your existing library of VCD discs , or home mov[...]

36 PROGRAMMED PLAY PROGRAMMED PLAY 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 simple steps: 1. Load the desired disc , but stop play if it begins automatically . Playlis[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 37 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not turn on • No AC power • Check AC power plug and make certain any switched outlet is turned on. Disc does not play • Disc loaded improperly • Load disc label-side up; align the disc with the guides and place it in its proper pos[...]

DVD 47 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Applicable Disc: Disc formats: 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch (8cm) DVD-Video, DVD-Audio , standard-conforming DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW , DVD+RW , SACD ™ , VCD , CD , CD-R, CD-RW or MP3 discs Region code: DVD Video disc with Code 1 or 0 only DVD-Layers: Single side /single layer , single side/dual layer , dual side/dual layer[...]

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