Harman Kardon DVD25 Owner's Manual

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4 FEATURESFeaturesHigh 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 only)High 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 and 44-96 kHz (also on digital output, see table page14), 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’s record-ed with multiple dialog languages or sound-tracks).• Programming of up to 9 scenes in memory(markers).• Parental lock settings to prevent play of discsunsuitable for some audiences [DVD only].• Intuitive menu operating system.• 2x/4x Zoom during play and pause.• Backlit, ergonomically designed remotecontrol.• Future software upgrades accessible viaInternet.* The number of languages recorded dependson the software.Compatible with CDas well as DVD• The DVD 25 will play any conventional AudioCD or recordable (CD-R) or erasable CD(CD-RW), bearing the logos shown here, MP3or any VCD or DVD with the region code 0 or 2.Disc formats supportedby this playerThe unit can play discs bearing any of thefollowing logos:DVD CD3"(8 cm) disc 3"(8 cm) disc5"(12 cm) disc 5"(12 cm) discCD-RW CD-R VCD5"(12 cm) disc 3"(8 cm) disc 5"(12 cm) disc5"(12 cm) disc 5"(12 cm) discNOTE: 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 25. Similarly, although the DVD 25is capable of a wide range of features, not alldiscs include every capability of the DVD system.For example, although the DVD 25 is compatiblewith multi-angle discs, that feature is only possi-ble when the disc is specially encoded for multi-ple-angle play. In addition, the DVD 25 is capa-ble of playing back both Dolby Digital and DTSsoundtracks, but the number and types of tracksavailable will vary from disc to disc. To make cer-tain that a specific feature or soundtrack optionis available, please check the options noted onthe disc jacket. Playback capability for CD-R and CD-RWdiscs may vary due to variations in the qualityof the disc and the recorder used to createthe disc.Upgradeability via InternetThe ”firmware” controlling the functionality ofthe Harman Kardon DVD 25 is fully upgradeable.In the event of future improvements to itsoperations and features, it will be possible todownload firmware upgrades fromwww.harmankardon.com. All you have to do iscreate a CD-R with the data and insert it in theDVD 25 for an automatic upgrade.Packing List1 Harman Kardon DVD 25 DVD Player1 Remote control2 AA batteries1 A/V cable for stereo analog audio andcomposite video1 S-Video cable1 remote extension cable1 owner's manualReWritable