Harman Kardon DVD 37 Owner's Manual

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INTRODUCTION 3ENGLISHIntroductionThank you for choosing theHarman Kardon DVDThe DVD 37 is a state-of-the-art optical disc play-er that can play almost every music, movie andstill-image disc in your library with the highestfidelity available today. Along with conventionalVideo and CD audio discs, the DVD 37 lets youenjoy the latest high-resolution DVD-Audio discs,with HDMI ™ (High-Definition MultimediaInterface ™) output of pure, uncompressed digitalaudio and video as well as DivX® and VCD discs.To enable you to get the maximum quality fromDVDs, the DVD is equipped with the latest indesign techniques, including advanced 10-bitvideo digital-to-analog converters (DAC) andVideo (composite), S-Video and RGB video (RGBvia SCART) outputs, to ensure that you get all thequality inherent in today’s DVD medium.For optimum playback of NTSC and PAL DVDwith compatible high-definition display devices,DVD is equipped with progressive componentvideo outputs.When used with an HDMI-compatibleaudio/video receiver and video display, the pro-gram quality is preserved.By passing an uncompressed signal, degradationis virtually nonexistent. And the single-cableconnection eliminates the problem of wiremanagement.If you have not yet upgraded to an HDMI videodisplay, you may still enjoy pristine picture qualitywith the DVD 37’s precision video DACs, whichoutput a Y/Pr/Pb progressive-scan componentsignal and composite and S-video. Thus, no mat-ter what type of video display used, you will seeimages that are the closest thing to the originalfilm or performance this side of your localtheater. To further fine-tune the video output, abuilt-in test pattern may be used in conjunctionwith either the controls on your display, or thevideo output adjustments on the DVD 37.In addition, Harman Kardon’s audio heritagecontinues into the digital video era withaudiophile-grade DACs to ensure that the audioquality matches the superb video. Of course, bothcoaxial and optical digital audio outputs areavailable for direct connection to A/V receivers orprocessors so that you may take advantage ofDolby Digital* and DTS® soundtracks. The analogoutputs for down-mixed stereo or DVD-Audioplayback use audiophile-grade digital-to-analogconverters for crystal-clear outputs. When playingaudio CDs, the playback quality is state-of-the-art, matching that of the finest players available.A wide range of programming features makes iteasy to program an evening’s worth of entertain-ment. When playing DVDs, easy-to-understandon-screen menus and icons make it simple tochange languages, soundtracks, subtitles oraspect ratio.DVD players are among the fastest growingconsumer electronics products ever brought tomarket, but this may, nevertheless, be the firstDVD player you’ve owned. Although many of thefeatures of the DVD resemble those of standardCD players, there are a number of functions thatyou may be unfamiliar with. To ensure that youare able to take advantage of all the power andflexibility the DVD has to offer, we encourage youto review this quick setup manual. That smallinvestment of your time will pay major dividendsin the enjoyment you will get from proper use ofthe DVD.If you have additional questions about thisproduct or its installation or operation that arenot answered in this manual, please contact yourdealer, as he is your best source of local infor-mation.■ Plays a Wide Range of Video and AudioFormats, Including DVD-Video Discs,DVD-Audio discs, VCD, Standard CDAudio Discs, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW,DVD+R/RW, Audio Discs and MP3 Discs■ HDMI ™ 1.0 port with HDCP outputsuncompressed high-definition digitalvideo (720p and 1080i) and up to sixchannels of Dolby Digital, DTS or PCMdigital audio, depending on the sourcedisc■ High-quality video reproduction withpixel-by-pixel processing, progressivescan output and 3/2 pull-downreconstruction■ Simultaneous composite andcomponent or S-video video outputs■ Complete bass management forDVD-Audio playback■ High-Quality Video Playback 10-BitDACs, Progressive Scan and ComponentVideo Outputs■ Dolby Digital and DTS Data SignalOutput Through Both Optical andCoaxial Digital Audio Connections■ Audiophile-Grade Output DACs for theFinest Audio reproduction■ Easy-to-Use On-Screen NavigationSystem■ Playback of MP3 and Windows ® WMAAudio Discs and JPEG image files■ Parental Lock Controls PreventUnauthorized Viewing of RestrictedMovies■ Playback of DivX compressed video files■ Extensive Programming Capability forAudio and Video Discs■ Multiple Options for Language,Soundtrack and Subtitle Selection■ Multiple-Angle Capabilities WithSpecially Encoded DVD Discs■ Backlit, Ergonomically DesignedRemote ControlREAD THIS BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR UNIT.Install this DVD-Player in a well ventilated, cool,dry, clean place with at least 10 cm on the top,10 cm on the left and right, and 10 cm at theback – away from direct sunlight, heat sources,vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.Avoid installing this unit where foreign objectmay fall onto this unit and/or this unit may beexposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On thetop of this unit, do not place:– Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they maycause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personalinjury.– Containers with liquid in them, as they may falland liquid may cause electrical shock to theuser and/or damage to this unit.Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, table-cloth, curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heatradiation. If the temperature inside this unit rises,it may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or per-sonal injury.Install this unit near the AC outlet and where theAC power plug can be reached easily.This unit is not disconnected from the AC powersource as long as it is connected to the wall out-let, even if this unit itself is turned off. This stateis called the standby mode. In this state, this unitis designed to consume a very small quantity ofpower.WARNINGTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCETO RAIN OR MOISTURE.29681_DVD37_ENG 18/08/06 12:17 Side 3