Harman Kardon DVD 27 Owner's Manual

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FEATURES 5FeaturesHigh quality video• Advanced sophisticated 10-bit MPEG-2 videodecoding circuits.• Direct RGB output via SCART (selectable) foroptimum video performance. SCART connectoralso configurable for Composite Video output.• Test screen videos available for testing videoperformance and setup.• Pure PAL with NTSC disc due to trueNTSC/PAL conversion.• Dual-layer compatibility for extended playDVD.• Progressive Scan component video ouputs(NTSC and PAL)• Playback of JPEG image filesHigh quality digital audio• By connecting a DTS (Digital Theater Systems)or a Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy highquality 5.1 digital surround sound from DTS orDolby Digital discs.• With linear PCM audio at 16-24 bits and44-96 kHz (also on digital output, see tablepage 15), audio quality exceeding that of CDbecomes possible.• Optical and coaxial digital audio output.Many convenient features• On-Screen Menu lcons for disc information orplayer information and access to many majorfunctions of this unit.• Subtitles may be displayed in one of numerouslanguages*.• The multi-angle function allows you to choosethe viewing angle of scenes which were shotfrom a number of different angles (Limited toDVD’s recorded with multiple camera angles.)• Multiple options for dialog language andsoundtrack selection (limited to DVD’srecorded with multiple dialog languages orsoundtracks).• Intuitive menu operating system.• 4 step Zoom during play and pause.• Backlit, ergonomically designed remotecontrol.• Future software upgrades accessible viaInternet. (See information below.)* The number of languages recorded dependson the software.Compatible with CDas well as DVD• The DVD 27 will play any conventional AudioCD or recordable (CD-R) or erasable CD(CD-RW), MP3, WMA (v8) or any DivX or VCDor DVD/Video with the region code 0 or 2.Disc formats supportedby this playerThe unit can play the following disc formats(8 cm and 12 cm size):• DVD• DVD-R• DVD-RW• DVD+R• DVD+RW• CD• CD-R• CD-RW• VCD• S-VCD• WMA (v8)NOTE: Due to differences in the format ofcertain discs, it is possible that some discs mayinclude a mix of features that are not compatiblewith the DVD. Similarly, although the DVD iscapable of a wide range of features, not all discsinclude every capability of the DVD system. Forexample, although the DVD is compatible withmulti-angle discs, that feature is only possiblewhen the disc is specially encoded for multi-pleangle play. In addition, the DVD is capable ofplaying back both Dolby Digital and DTS sound-tracks, but the number and types of tracksavailable will vary from disc to disc. To makecertain that a specific feature or soundtrackoption is available, please check the optionsnoted on the disc jacket.■ Playback capability for CD-R, CD-RW, WMA,JPEG, MP3, DivX, VCD/SVCD, DVD-R, DVD+R,DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs may vary due tovariations in the quality of the disc and therecorder used to create the disc.■ The DVD 27 is compatible with most discsrecorded with files encoded using MP3 orWindows Media 8, as well as JPEG stillimages. However, note that variations in theencoder or codec used and the bit rate of theencoding may affect the DVD 27’s ability toplay back a specific disc. As a result, we can-not guarantee complete compatibility with allencoders and versions of the codecs. For bestresults, we recommend that MP3 files beencoded at bit rates ranging between 32kbpsand 320kbps. WMA files should be encodedat bit rates between 64kbps and 320kbps.Although the DVD 27 is capable of playingsome WMA 9 files, not all features of version9 are supported. JPEG files should contain nomore than 5 megapixels, and the file sizeshould be no larger than 5Mb.Upgradeability via InternetThe ”firmware” controlling the functionality ofthe Harman Kardon DVD is fully upgradeable. Inthe event of future improvements to itsoperations and features, it will be possible todownload firmware upgrades fromwww.harmankardon.com/International/All you have to do is create a CD-R with thedata and insert it in the DVD for an automaticupgrade.Packing List1 Harman Kardon DVD Player1 Remote control2 AA batteries1 A/V cable for stereo analog audio andcomposite video1 S-Video cable1 remote extension cable1 owner's manual