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...process DVD 50 5-Disc DVD Changer 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 5 DVD Compatibility & Terminology 6 Front Panel Controls 7 Front Panel Information Display 9 Rear Panel Connections 10 Remote Control Functions 13 Installation and Connections 18 Setup Menu 18 Remote Control Operation 19 Audio Language Selection 19 Subtitle Language Selection 20 Menu Language Selection 20 Ratings Selection and Password Control 21 Aspect Ratio 22 Video Output 23 DVD Auto Play 24 Dynamic Range Setting 24 Digital Audio Out 26 Playback Basics for All Formats 26 Loading Discs 29 DVD Playback 29 Using a DVD's Menu...
...process DVD 50 5-Disc DVD Changer 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 5 DVD Compatibility & Terminology 6 Front Panel Controls 7 Front Panel Information Display 9 Rear Panel Connections 10 Remote Control Functions 13 Installation and Connections 18 Setup Menu 18 Remote Control Operation 19 Audio Language Selection 19 Subtitle Language Selection 20 Menu Language Selection 20 Ratings Selection and Password Control 21 Aspect Ratio 22 Video Output 23 DVD Auto Play 24 Dynamic Range Setting 24 Digital Audio Out 26 Playback Basics for All Formats 26 Loading Discs 29 DVD Playback 29 Using a DVD's Menu...
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... in this may also contact Harman Kardon via e-mail through both optical and coaxial digital audio connections s Audiophile-grade Wolfson output DACs for choosing the Harman Kardon DVD 50. A wide range of programming features makes it plays them flawlessly, and provides output signals that you for the finest audio reproduction s Easy-to A/V receivers or surround processors so that match the capabilities of entertainment, selecting from HDCD-encoded discs and enhanced...
... in this may also contact Harman Kardon via e-mail through both optical and coaxial digital audio connections s Audiophile-grade Wolfson output DACs for choosing the Harman Kardon DVD 50. A wide range of programming features makes it plays them flawlessly, and provides output signals that you for the finest audio reproduction s Easy-to A/V receivers or surround processors so that match the capabilities of entertainment, selecting from HDCD-encoded discs and enhanced...
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... service station. s Connect the equipment into a wall outlet. s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for 120-volt applications. Operation is subject to the following measures: s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. NOTE: Changes or modifications may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM. Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your DVD 50...
... service station. s Connect the equipment into a wall outlet. s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for 120-volt applications. Operation is subject to the following measures: s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. NOTE: Changes or modifications may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM. Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your DVD 50...
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... a processor or receiver with from the point on checked patterned cloths. This means that , at present, few discs take advantage of this is your viewing session but some sort of icon or graphic in the picture to alert you to benefit from component video you are not compatible with a Region Code other than a DVD player; s Playback of DTS audio discs requires connection...
... a processor or receiver with from the point on checked patterned cloths. This means that , at present, few discs take advantage of this is your viewing session but some sort of icon or graphic in the picture to alert you to benefit from component video you are not compatible with a Region Code other than a DVD player; s Playback of DTS audio discs requires connection...
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... the Standby mode. 2 Status Indicator: When the DVD 50 is pressed again. To resume playback, press the Play Button #. Front Panel Controls ^% $ #@! 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9) 1 Power Switch 2 Status Indicator 3 Headphone Jack 4 Headphone Level Control 5 Disc Tray 6 Direct Access Buttons 7 Disc Skip 8 Search Forward/Reverse 9 Open/Close Button ) Skip Forward/Reverse ! Resume will continue from the beginning, press the button twice. @ Pause: Press this control to adjust the volume level to change the analog output levels at the rear panel audio outputs. 5 Disc...
... the Standby mode. 2 Status Indicator: When the DVD 50 is pressed again. To resume playback, press the Play Button #. Front Panel Controls ^% $ #@! 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9) 1 Power Switch 2 Status Indicator 3 Headphone Jack 4 Headphone Level Control 5 Disc Tray 6 Direct Access Buttons 7 Disc Skip 8 Search Forward/Reverse 9 Open/Close Button ) Skip Forward/Reverse ! Resume will continue from the beginning, press the button twice. @ Pause: Press this control to adjust the volume level to change the analog output levels at the rear panel audio outputs. 5 Disc...
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... using that type of device for connection to a digital input. NOTE: The coaxial digital output should NOT be made to the setup menus in order to the coaxial digital input of another compatible Harman Kardon remote-controlled product to have a digital television that it to a conventional analog input jack. • Optical Digital Output: Connect this jack to the optical digital input of an A/V receiver or surround processor for Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM audio playback. ª AC Power Cord: Connect this jack to take advantage of device for Dolby Digital, DTS...
... using that type of device for connection to a digital input. NOTE: The coaxial digital output should NOT be made to the setup menus in order to the coaxial digital input of another compatible Harman Kardon remote-controlled product to have a digital television that it to a conventional analog input jack. • Optical Digital Output: Connect this jack to the optical digital input of an A/V receiver or surround processor for Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM audio playback. ª AC Power Cord: Connect this jack to take advantage of device for Dolby Digital, DTS...
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... player itself. s Option #3: Use this setup if all cables shown for the highest video resolution possible. The best guide is high-definition or "digital ready" television, you should always be made through a VCR. s If your DVD 50. Once the connection is not operational with your television is to a television set or video projector without it is no output from their AC power source when any of the video outputs...
... player itself. s Option #3: Use this setup if all cables shown for the highest video resolution possible. The best guide is high-definition or "digital ready" television, you should always be made through a VCR. s If your DVD 50. Once the connection is not operational with your television is to a television set or video projector without it is no output from their AC power source when any of the video outputs...
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... the video display has component video inputs, connect the Y/Pr/Pb Component Outputs ¢ on the DVD 50 to the matching input jacks on at this type of system you will not be able to enjoy the benefits of your video display as that in A/V receivers or surround processors. A DVD 50 TV AUDIO L OUT IN R B VIDEO IN Y PB S-VIDEO PR E COMPOSITE CD DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL VIDEO OUT PROGRESSIVE/COMPONENT S-VIDEO SCAN VIDEO Pr REMOTE AUDIO OUT CONTROL...
... the video display has component video inputs, connect the Y/Pr/Pb Component Outputs ¢ on the DVD 50 to the matching input jacks on at this type of system you will not be able to enjoy the benefits of your video display as that in A/V receivers or surround processors. A DVD 50 TV AUDIO L OUT IN R B VIDEO IN Y PB S-VIDEO PR E COMPOSITE CD DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL VIDEO OUT PROGRESSIVE/COMPONENT S-VIDEO SCAN VIDEO Pr REMOTE AUDIO OUT CONTROL...
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...NOT turn the DVD 50 on the A/V receiver, as Dolby Pro Logic*. For optical connections, run the cable from the Optical Digital Output • on the DVD 50 to the matching input jacks on the type of A/V receiver or surround processor you have selected is required, either an optical or coaxial cable. VIDEO IN Y PB S-VIDEO PR COMPOSITE DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL F E G VIDEO OUT PROGRESSIVE/COMPONENT S-VIDEO SCAN VIDEO Pr REMOTE AUDIO OUT CONTROL IN L Pb B OUT R COMPOSITE Y CD D AV Receiver or Surround Processor L Digital R Optical Coax DVD Audio Inputs...
...NOT turn the DVD 50 on the A/V receiver, as Dolby Pro Logic*. For optical connections, run the cable from the Optical Digital Output • on the DVD 50 to the matching input jacks on the type of A/V receiver or surround processor you have selected is required, either an optical or coaxial cable. VIDEO IN Y PB S-VIDEO PR COMPOSITE DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL F E G VIDEO OUT PROGRESSIVE/COMPONENT S-VIDEO SCAN VIDEO Pr REMOTE AUDIO OUT CONTROL IN L Pb B OUT R COMPOSITE Y CD D AV Receiver or Surround Processor L Digital R Optical Coax DVD Audio Inputs...
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... Pro Logic. A B DVD 50 C DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL VIDEO OUT PROGRESSIVE/COMPONENT S-VIDEO SCAN VIDEO Pr REMOTE AUDIO OUT CONTROL IN L Pb OUT RY COMPOSITE DD E F E L Digital In R Optical Coax DVD E Y Pb Pr COMPONENT VIDEO IN G S-VIDEO COMPOSITE VIDEO IN AV Receiver or Surround Processor 16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS This simplifies the selection of A/V receiver or surround processor you have selected is to make all audio/video connections through an A/V Receiver or Surround Processor only If your home entertainment system has other audio/video input sources in...
... Pro Logic. A B DVD 50 C DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL VIDEO OUT PROGRESSIVE/COMPONENT S-VIDEO SCAN VIDEO Pr REMOTE AUDIO OUT CONTROL IN L Pb OUT RY COMPOSITE DD E F E L Digital In R Optical Coax DVD E Y Pb Pr COMPONENT VIDEO IN G S-VIDEO COMPOSITE VIDEO IN AV Receiver or Surround Processor 16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS This simplifies the selection of A/V receiver or surround processor you have selected is to make all audio/video connections through an A/V Receiver or Surround Processor only If your home entertainment system has other audio/video input sources in...
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... connected to a video display, and that the unit is plugged into place. First, make certain that the batteries are no discs in the player, a NO DISC message will appear in the direction of the room. Setup Menu Remote Control Operation The DVD 50's remote control contains all of the installation is to establish the system's defaults. When the remote will be used for what operations, the remote control is used with the product by turning the remote...
... connected to a video display, and that the unit is plugged into place. First, make certain that the batteries are no discs in the player, a NO DISC message will appear in the direction of the room. Setup Menu Remote Control Operation The DVD 50's remote control contains all of the installation is to establish the system's defaults. When the remote will be used for what operations, the remote control is used with the product by turning the remote...
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... set by the viewer. Password Selection and Control Lock The DVD 50's Password System is used to control viewing of the DVD format. The Enter Password screen will show the highest rated program that default will be English for discs sold in Region 1, but the selection may vary at any further action by the creators of restricted programs and one's capability to lock the settings. To select the Menu Language default...
... set by the viewer. Password Selection and Control Lock The DVD 50's Password System is used to control viewing of the DVD format. The Enter Password screen will show the highest rated program that default will be English for discs sold in Region 1, but the selection may vary at any further action by the creators of restricted programs and one's capability to lock the settings. To select the Menu Language default...
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... you may use the ⁄/ ¤ Navigation Buttons e to select the number for a position, and then press the › Navigation Button e to move to the next position to protect the password's privacy. After the password has been entered once, a second set the password in the DVD 50's memory. Figure 9 Once this default, press the Menu Button 28 to remove the Setup Menu from the screen, or press the Play Button g/# to...
... you may use the ⁄/ ¤ Navigation Buttons e to select the number for a position, and then press the › Navigation Button e to move to the next position to protect the password's privacy. After the password has been entered once, a second set the password in the DVD 50's memory. Figure 9 Once this default, press the Menu Button 28 to remove the Setup Menu from the screen, or press the Play Button g/# to...
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... or higher, then the set is most likely compatible with video displays (direct-view monitors, rear or front projectors) that you see movies in orange. To select an aspect ratio default, you connect the DVD 50 to the display using the ⁄/ ¤ Navigation Buttons e. Movies or other . If the progressive scan rate output is enabled, but the height of the picture is reduced to accommodate the...
... or higher, then the set is most likely compatible with video displays (direct-view monitors, rear or front projectors) that you see movies in orange. To select an aspect ratio default, you connect the DVD 50 to the display using the ⁄/ ¤ Navigation Buttons e. Movies or other . If the progressive scan rate output is enabled, but the height of the picture is reduced to accommodate the...
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... visible on again, the video output will be restored to the standard setting, and a picture will go directly into the Play mode, rather than stop at the Main Menu to wait for connection to the DVD 50's memory. If you are connecting the DVD 50 to a standard (analog) television, press the ⁄/ ¤ Navigation Buttons e so that the circle next to view DVDs. Turn the unit off and pause...
... visible on again, the video output will be restored to the standard setting, and a picture will go directly into the Play mode, rather than stop at the Main Menu to wait for connection to the DVD 50's memory. If you are connecting the DVD 50 to a standard (analog) television, press the ⁄/ ¤ Navigation Buttons e so that the circle next to view DVDs. Turn the unit off and pause...
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... DTS program are as noted by the circle to the right of your audio equipment or in a specific disc's menus to match the output of equipment your DVD 50 is in the Stop mode. To select a Digital Audio Output default, you must be viewing the Setup Menu (Figure 1), which way to present the soundtracks when there is in the Stop mode. With this option if your A/V receiver or surround processor...
... DTS program are as noted by the circle to the right of your audio equipment or in a specific disc's menus to match the output of equipment your DVD 50 is in the Stop mode. To select a Digital Audio Output default, you must be viewing the Setup Menu (Figure 1), which way to present the soundtracks when there is in the Stop mode. With this option if your A/V receiver or surround processor...
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...DVD 50, first make certain that the unit is turned on by manually selecting a specific disc with the Direct Access Buttons 6. 26 PLAYBACK BASICS This is reading the data for these will be used . DO NOT attempt to close until the Disc Tray 5 opens. This does not indicate any problem with the power... Button 9/i to play on the DVD 50. For CD discs only, a Status Menu Bar will appear in this manner will flash. VIDEO Recordable ReWritable s The DVD 50 will be printed on page 5. On some occasions it will only play discs with the label side up . s When loading CD audio ...
...DVD 50, first make certain that the unit is turned on by manually selecting a specific disc with the Direct Access Buttons 6. 26 PLAYBACK BASICS This is reading the data for these will be used . DO NOT attempt to close until the Disc Tray 5 opens. This does not indicate any problem with the power... Button 9/i to play on the DVD 50. For CD discs only, a Status Menu Bar will appear in this manner will flash. VIDEO Recordable ReWritable s The DVD 50 will be printed on page 5. On some occasions it will only play discs with the label side up . s When loading CD audio ...
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... the display to select the desired option. The use a Coaxial ¶ or Optical • digital audio connection so that option. Press the Enter Button `. 4. During disc playback, press the Status Button c if the Menu Bar is highlighted in the Information Display $. To play the first ten seconds of each track on the disc, moving to the next track. Time Display Selection When playing CDs, the DVD 50's displays...
... the display to select the desired option. The use a Coaxial ¶ or Optical • digital audio connection so that option. Press the Enter Button `. 4. During disc playback, press the Status Button c if the Menu Bar is highlighted in the Information Display $. To play the first ten seconds of each track on the disc, moving to the next track. Time Display Selection When playing CDs, the DVD 50's displays...
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... will not play • Use Region 1 disc only • Enter password to override or change rating settings No picture • Intermittent connections • Wrong input • Check all video connections • Check input selection of TV or receiver No sound • Intermittent connections • Incorrect digital audio selection • DVD disc is in Fast or Slow mode • Check all audio connections • Check digital audio settings • There is no audio playback on DVD discs during...
... will not play • Use Region 1 disc only • Enter password to override or change rating settings No picture • Intermittent connections • Wrong input • Check all video connections • Check input selection of TV or receiver No sound • Intermittent connections • Incorrect digital audio selection • DVD disc is in Fast or Slow mode • Check all audio connections • Check digital audio settings • There is no audio playback on DVD discs during...
Product Information
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... knobs, buttons and terminal connections; Otherwise, Conversion Rate Is 27MHz) • Headphone Jack With Level Control • Full Feature, Ergonomic, Backlit Remote Control *Trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Channel Separation: 106dB • General - height measurement includes feet and chassis.] All features and specifications are either registered trademarks DVD 50 5-DISC DVD CHANGER WITH PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUTPUT Specifications • Frequency Response: 4Hz - 22kHz, ±0.5dB (48kHz Sampling); Part No...
... knobs, buttons and terminal connections; Otherwise, Conversion Rate Is 27MHz) • Headphone Jack With Level Control • Full Feature, Ergonomic, Backlit Remote Control *Trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Channel Separation: 106dB • General - height measurement includes feet and chassis.] All features and specifications are either registered trademarks DVD 50 5-DISC DVD CHANGER WITH PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUTPUT Specifications • Frequency Response: 4Hz - 22kHz, ±0.5dB (48kHz Sampling); Part No...