Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DVD 38 Harman-Kardon
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D V D 38 D V D AUDIO/ VIDEO PLA YER WITH HDMI ™ DVD 38 OM(color).qxd 2/7/07 3:56 PM Page 1.
2 SAFETY INFORMA TION 1. Read Instructions. All the safety and operating instruc- tions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions. The safety and operating instruc- tions should be retained for future reference . 3. Heed Warnings.
Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Y our DVD 38 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 the plug is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.
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5 2 SAFETY INFORMA TION 6 INTRODUCTION 7 DISC COMP A TIBILITY 8 FRONT -P ANEL CONTROLS 10 FRONT -P ANEL INFORMA TION DISPLA Y 11 REAR-P ANEL CONNECTIONS 13 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 16 INTRODUCTION TO .
Outputs • Digital audio: Coaxial and optical • Analog audio: 2-channel and 6-channel • Digital Audio/Video: Simplay HD-verified HDMI • Analog Video: Composite , S-video and component • Remot.
7 DISC COMP A TIBILITY Disc Formats Supported by This Player The DVD 38 can play the following types of prerecorded discs: DVD CD 3" (8cm) disc 3" (8cm) disc 5" (12cm) disc 5" (12c.
Standby/On Switch: This electrical switch turns the DVD 38 on for playback, or leaves it in Standby mode for quick turn-on using this switch or the remote control.
9 FRONT -P ANEL CONTROLS S top Di s c Drawer Di s play Dimmer Me ss age Di s play s and Indica tor s P ower Indicator S tandby/On Play S kip/ S earch Rever s e Remote IR S en s or Pa u s e S kip/ S ea.
10 FRONT -P ANEL INFORMA TION DISPLA Y Disc-T ype Indicators: The DVD , DVD-Audio , CD , VCD , MP3 , WMA or JPEG indicator will light to show the type of disc currently being played. Audio Bitstream Indicators: When a Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM digital audio signal is detected, one of these indicators will light.
11 REAR-P ANEL CONNECTIONS Remote Infrared (IR) Input and Output: When the Remote IR sensor on the front panel is blocked, such as when the DVD 38 is placed inside a cabinet, connect the IR Output of your receiver/processor or an optional IR receiver to the Remote IR Input jack for use with the remote control.
12 HDMI Output C omponent Video Output s Remote IR Input A C P ower C ord Remote IR Output S -Video Output Optical Digital Audio Output C oaxial Digital Audio Output C ompo s ite Video Output 2- C han.
13 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR T ransmitter Lens: As buttons are pressed on the remote , infrared codes are emitted through this lens . Make sure it is pointing toward the component being operated. Power On: Press this button to turn on the DVD 38 when it is in Standby mode (plugged in with the Power Indicator lit up in amber).
14 Power On IR T ran s mitter Len s Power Off S ubtitle Title Numeric Key s S tatu s Next S tep/ S kip S earch/ S low Forward T ran s port C ontrol s Zoom S can T ype HD Mode Enter Di s c Menu Dimmer .
15 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Dimmer: Some people find the front-panel displays distracting , especially while watching a movie in a darkened room. Each press of this button cycles through the Full Brightness , Half Brightness and Off settings . The Power Indicator will always remain lit to remind you that the DVD 38 is turned on.
16 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEA TER The DVD 38 may be the first multichannel surround sound component you’ve owned. This introductor y section will help to familiarize you with the basic concepts , which may make setup and operation smoother .
17 CONNECTIONS There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the DVD 38 to your receiver or processor and video display . T o make it easier to keep them all straight, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA ® ) has established a color -coding standard.
18 CONNECTIONS Dolby Digital or DTS soundtracks for use with receivers/processors that are not equipped with 5.1-channel analog inputs . Check the disc’s jack- et for more information on alternate audio tracks .
19 19 CONNECTIONS • If you are using the DVD 38 with a multiroom receiver/ processor that is capable of distributing video , connect the DVD 38’s Composite Video Output to the receiver in addition to the HDMI, Component Video or S-Video Output.
20 INST ALLA TION Y ou are now ready to connect the DVD 38 to your system. Before begin- ning , make sure that all components , including the DVD 38, are turned completely off and their power cords are unplugged. Don’t plug any of the power cords back in until you have finished making all of your connections.
21 INST ALLA TION Figure 10 (repeated) – Component, S- and Composite Video Outputs If your receiver is equipped with digital audio inputs , then select either a coaxial or optical digital audio input, and connect it to the corresponding output on the DVD 38.
22 INST ALLA TION Step F our – T urn On the DVD 38 Plugging the DVD 38 into AC power places it in Standby mode , which is indicated by the Power Indicator (surrounding the Standby/On Switch) turning amber . NOTE: When HDMI connections are used, turn on your television or video display before turning on the receiver and DVD 38.
23 INITIAL SETUP Before you begin enjoying your new DVD player , a few adjustments should be made to configure it. Make sure that you have connected a video display to one of the video monitor outputs . When you tur n on your display and the DVD 38, you should see the DVD 38’s splash screen.
24 INITIAL SETUP Figure 21 – Settings Dropdown Menu Press the Enter Button when the desired setting is highlighted, and use the ⁄ / ¤ buttons to select another setting line . Some settings call for numeric entries , such as the password for the Parental Control setting .
25 INST ALLA TION P ARENT AL CONTROL: The DVD 38’ s password system allows you to restrict viewing of certain materials that may not be suitable for younger members of the household by requiring the viewer to enter a password to view those materials .
26 INITIAL SETUP Use the ‹ / › Buttons to move the cursor to the submenu icons on the left side of the screen, and then use the ⁄ / ¤ buttons to highlight the Audio Setup icon. See Figure 24. Press the Enter Button, and then use the Navigation Buttons to move the cursor to the settings on the AUDIO SETUP submenu.
27 INITIAL SETUP • Bypass: This is the default setting. If your receiver or processor is equipped with 6-channel inputs and is capable of adjusting the bass management settings (speaker size , outpu.
28 INITIAL SETUP If you use the metric system, return to the AUDIO SETUP submenu and change the Delay Unit setting from its default of FEET to METER. NOTE: The DVD 38 is designed to accommodate speaker placements of up to 15 feet from the listening position.
29 INITIAL SETUP will appear as a boxed image in the center , with black or gray bars on the left and right side of the screen. If the widescreen option is chosen and a widescreen movie is played on a conventional 4:3 aspect ratio set, the image will be distorted due to vertical compression.
30 30 INITIAL SETUP “7.5 to 100” complies with NTSC standards for video with “setup” , and may be more appropriate when you are only using the composite or S-video output with a display that has limited video processing capability .
31 often not user -accessible . In any event, these adjustments are extremely complex, and require proper training and experience to avoid worsening the situation.
32 OPERA TION Now that you have installed and configured your DVD 38, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system. T urning On the DVD 38 When you have plugged in the DVD 38, the Power Indicator next to the power switch should light up in amber .
33 • The DVD 38 will only play discs that are coded for Region 1 or discs that are open to being played in all regions (Region Code “0”). Discs that contain a Region Code of 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 (as noted by a number inside a world map logo on the disc’s jacket) will not play .
34 OPERA TION Playback Control See Figure 33 for reference to the transport controls described below . Figure 33 – T ransport Controls • T o momentarily pause playback and freeze the current picture frame on a DVD , press the Pause Button. T o resume playback after pressing the Pause button, press the Play Button.
35 OPERA TION DVD Playback Using a DVD’ s Menu The DVD system 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; and other customized information.
36 OPERA TION Figure 35 – Player Information Screen The PLA YER INFORMA TION menu has three submenus , which may be accessed by using the Navigation Buttons to highlight the submenu’s icon, and pressing the Enter Button to select it.
37 OPERA TION to select this setting , and each subsequent press of the Enter Button will change the time display from Title Elapsed, to Title Remaining , to Chapter Elapsed to Chapter Remaining , and cycle back to Title Elapsed. The time displayed on screen and in the front-panel Information Display will change accordingly .
38 material is available , if the Show Angle Icon setting in the SYSTEM SETUP menu has been set to On, the Multiple Angle Icon will appear on screen briefly at the beginning of the passage where multiple camera angles are available , and the Angle Indicator will light in the front panel Information Display .
CD Playback Many functions of the DVD 38 operate the same way for CD playback as for DVD play; however , there are some important differences . When a CD is loaded, the DVD 38 will automatically display the Player Information menu. See Figure 46. Status banners are not available dur- ing CD play .
40 OPERA TION • Time: This section consists of three lines: T rack Elapsed: Displays the elapsed or remaining time of the current track. Disc Elapsed: Displays the elapsed or remaining time of the disc . Elapsed Time Bar: Displays a temperature bar reflecting the percentage of the disc that has been played.
MP3, Windows Media and JPEG Playback The DVD 38 will recognize data on CD-ROM discs recorded in the MP3, Windows Media 9 (WMA) or JPEG for mats , including images stored on Kodak Picture CDs . Y ou may also play discs with more than one of the three formats .
42 OPERA TION NOTES ON MP3 AND WMA PLA YBACK: • During playback, the front-panel display and the time indicator on the screen above the list will show the elapsed time of the track being played. Other time display options are not available with MP3/WMA playback.
43 OPERA TION 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 .
44 OPERA TION Programming a Playlist 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 steps: 1.
45 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not turn on • No AC power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet. • Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled. Unit does not respond to • Weak batteries in remote • Change remote batteries and insert with correct polarity .
46 SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Some remote buttons do not operate • Function not permitted at this time • With most discs , some functions are not permitted at certain during DVD play; prohibited symbol times (e .g ., T rack Skip) or at all (e .g ., direct audio track Ø appears selection).
47 DVD 38 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS Please register your product on our Web site at www .harmankardon.com. Note: Y ou’ll need your serial number . At the same time , you can choose to be notified about our new products and/or special promotions .
48 GLOSSARY Aspect Ratio: This is a description of the width of a video image in relation to its height. A conventional video screen is four units wide for every three units of height, making it almost square .
49 GLOSSARY With the DVD 38, however , you have two options when playing most discs . Pressing the Stop Button once will stop the playback, but it actually puts the unit in the Resume mode .
50 Appendix – Default settings and worksheets T able A1 – System Setup Menu Settings Setting Default Y our Setting Display Language English Preferred Subtitle Language Off Panel T ime-Out Off Stat.
51 T able A4 – Video Setup Menu Settings Setting Default Y our Setting Aspect Ratio 4:3 Video Output S-Video Scan T ype Interlaced Video Adjustments Off HDMI Settings Deter mined at Power -Up T able.
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