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    DVD 48 DV D AUDIO/ VIDEO AND SACD™ PLAYER WITH HDMI™
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    mast and supporting structure, power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or b. Objects have fallen onto, or liquid has been spilled into, the product; or c. The product has been exposed to rain or water; or d. The product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions
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    to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
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    operation of the DVD 48 and other components in your system, there is the remote unplugging the AC power cord, wipe it with instructions Manual carefully and retain it for future use. Should the unit require maintenance or repair, please contact your local Harman Kardon service center. Refer servicing
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    29 Step Four - Video Setup 32 Step Five - Disc Settings 34 OPERATION 34 Turning On the DVD 48 34 Playback Basics 37 DVD Playback 41 CD Playback 43 MP3, Windows Media® and JPEG Playback 45 VCD Playback 46 Programming a Playlist 47 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 49 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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    DVD 48. If any of these items is missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System remote control • Two AAA batteries • HDMI cable • A/V cable for stereo analog audio and composite video • S-video cable • Mini-plug remote interconnect cable 1 NOTE: This player
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    DISC COMPATIBILITY Disc Formats Supported by This Player The DVD 48 can play the following types of prerecorded discs: AUDIO/VIDEO The DVD 48 will also play most recordable discs, but we cannot guarantee complete playback compatibility due to the wide variation in recorders and blank discs.
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    AUDIO SETUP Submenu to "Bitstream" (see page 26). • Playback of CD-R/RW and DVD±R/RW discs created on a computer requires proper formatting and finalization of the disc. • The DVD 48 . Although the DVD 48 is capable of playing some WMA 9 files, not all features of version 9 are supported. JPEG files
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    PANEL CONTROLS 9 Standby/On Remote IR Sensor Stop Display Dimmer Disc Drawer Message Displays and Indicators NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www
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    the Standby/On Switch), the LED turns blue. If this LED ever turns red, immediately unplug the DVD 48. Check the wire connections. If the LED remains red, bring the DVD 48 to an authorized Harman Kardon service provider. Open/Close: Press this button to open or close the disc drawer. When the
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    when a disc is loading, Power Off when the unit is turned off, and Unknown Disc when a disc not compatible with the DVD 48 is loaded. Chapter/Track Number Indicators: When a DVD disc is playing, these two positions show the current chapter. When a DVD-Audio, SACD or CD disc is playing, they will
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    enable remote control through the DVD 48. When several devices are used, connect them in "daisy chain" fashion. HDMI Output: If you have an HDMI-compatible receiver or video display device, connect this output to an HDMI input on the receiver or video display for high-quality digital audio and video
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    Composite Audio Output Video Output 2-Channel Analog Audio Outputs AC Power Input HDMI Output Component Video Outputs Remote IR Output Optical Digital S-Video Audio Output Output 6-Channel Analog Audio Outputs NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that
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    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 48 when it is in Standby mode (plugged in with the Power Indicator lit up in amber). Power Off: Press this button to turn off the DVD 48
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    Pause Navigation Backlight Video Off Audio Mode Power Off Page Up/Down Subtitle Title Numeric Keys Status Disc Menu Next Step/Skip Stop Search/Slow Forward Transport Controls Zoom Enter Return Dimmer HDMI NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to
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    . The DVD 48 does not make a 2-channel downmix available at the 2-Channel Analog Audio Outputs simultaneously with a multichannel signal at the 6-Channel Analog Audio Outputs. HDMI: Press this button to turn the HDMI Output on or off. When the HDMI Output is on, the Component Video Outputs are
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    make setup and operation smoother. If you are already familiar with home theater, you may skip this section and proceed to the Connections section on page 18. Typical Home Theater System A home theater typically includes your audio/video receiver, which controls the system; a DVD player; a source
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    audio and video) HDMI Right Output Pr Types of Connections This section will briefly review different types of cables and connections that you may use to set up your system. Audio and video signals originate in what are known as "source devices," including a DVD/CD player such as the DVD 48
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    to configure your display for use with 480p video signals. Set the Progressive Scan setting in the DVD 48's VIDEO SETUP menu to On. NOTES: • The DVD 48's component and HDMI outputs are not available simultaneously. Press the HDMI Button on the remote to turn the HDMI Output On or Off. When it is On
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    not capable of switching HDMI signals, connect the DVD 48's HDMI Output directly to an HDMI-capable video display for superior picture quality. • If you are using the DVD 48 with a multiroom receiver/ processor that is capable of distributing video, connect the DVD 48's Composite Video Output to the
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    . Harman Kardon AVR Series receivers are compatible with the DVD 48. The DVD 48 may also be used with an analog A/V receiver by connecting the 2-Channel Analog Audio Outputs to any one of the receiver's inputs (in addition to a video connection). If your receiver is HDMI-capable, connect the DVD 48
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    , it is now time to power up the DVD 48. Plug the AC Power cord into a working, unswitched AC outlet, and plug the female end into the receptacle on the DVD 48's rear panel. See Figure 14. Figure 12 - Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Outputs If you wish to enjoy SACD discs in their native lossless
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    There are several ways in which the DVD 48 may be turned on from Standby mode. a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel or remote. See Figure 16. Figure 16 - Standby/On Switch b) Press the Open/Close Button on the front panel or remote. See Figure 17. Figure 17 - Open/Close Button Pressing
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    of outputting both HDMI and component video signals simultaneously. If you have used either of these connections and have no picture, the likely problem is that the DVD 48 is set to output only the other type of video. This is easily fixed by pressing the HDMI Button on the remote to turn the
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    need to operate the DVD 48 in DVD-Video mode if your receiver doesn't have 6-channel analog audio inputs. Use this setting to select between the modes. Remove the current disc for this setting to have an effect. SACD Mode: Select between SACD and CD modes. Hybrid SACD discs contain a CD layer that
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    or remote to "wake" the DVD 48 and resume normal operation. IMPORTANT NOTE: If the DVD 48's menus are left on screen, the screen saver will not be activated. Moreover, some discs, such as DVD-Audio discs and JPEG discs, can leave a still image displayed indefinitely. You may prefer to use the Video
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    capabilities for the direct inputs. These settings only apply to the 6-Channel Analog Audio Outputs when a DVD-Audio or SACD disc is playing. NOTE: If your receiver is capable of accessing the audio information contained in an HDMI signal, then you may enjoy your DVDAudio discs using just the
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    it isn't always practical to do so. This setting enables the DVD 48 to delay the signal from some speakers by up to 15 mS to compensate. • more than 15 feet 28 greater than the Surround L/R distance. For optimal audio performance, we recommend that you place your speakers accordingly. • Initialize:
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    use the 2-Channel Analog Audio Outputs for SACD discs, and change the Analog Output setting in the Audio Setup menu to Stereo. Speaker open region, playable worldwide). The DVD 48 automatically converts the video to the NTSC format for output to your video display. If you have inadvertently changed
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    high scan rate, or "HD," signals. NOTES: • The Scan Type only affects the Component Video Outputs. • If you have connected the DVD 48 to a video display that is not capable of displaying progressive scan video using the Component (Y/Pr/Pb) Video Outputs, and you have inadvertently changed
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    the sharpness by operating on the middle and high frequencies of the luminance component of the video signal. Contrary to intuition -screen displays. HDMI Setup If your video display is connected to the DVD 48's HDMI Output, there are a few additional settings to be made on the HDMI SETUP menu.
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    of the HDMI Output signal. The default Auto setting detects the best resolution the video display is capable of displaying and selects it. If your video display can handle a higher setting, you may select it here. If the display does not support the selected setting, the DVD 48 will automatically
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    setting controls the activation of PBC (Play Back Control) Support for VCD2.0 discs. If you plan to play VCD discs, which are a CD-ROM-based format that predates DVD, we recommend that the setting be turned ON. However, begin enjoying the finest in home entertainment with your DVD 48 DVD player! 33
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    weeks. Although you may previously have owned a CD or DVD player, we recommend that you take a few minutes to learn the specifics of operating the DVD 48. You also may want to take a moment now to review the glossary terms in the back of the manual to familiarize yourself with the terminology used
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    on the DVD 48. • Both 5-inch (12cm) and 3-inch (8cm) discs may be used. • Load CDs, SACD or DVD-Audio discs with the label side up. • Load DVD-Video discs or JPEG files, or if it is a VCD without playback control, the Media Player display will appear. See Figure 34. To play one of these files, use
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    and is recommended during playback of audio-only discs, such as SACD, CD, DVD-Audio, MP3 or WMA discs. Although the video circuitry is electrically isolated from the audio section, some users may prefer to turn the video displays off during audio playback to prevent any possibility of interference
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    stop playback, press the Stop Button twice. You may resume a DVD (Audio or Video), CD, VCD with Playback Control, MP3 or JPEG disc after placing the DVD 48 in Standby mode, as long as you do not open the disc drawer. Resume will not operate for SACDs, WMA files or for VCDs that do not have playback
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    DVD-Audio mode setting in the GENERAL SETUP menu set to DVD-Audio, only the DVD-Audio formats will be available. When this setting is changed to DVD-Video be selected by pressing the Group Button on the remote (see Figure 39). Figure 39 - Group Button Button, the DVD 48 will skip to that group. The
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    , and does not reflect a problem with the DVD 48. Chapters and Tracks To select a chapter for DVD-Video discs or a track for DVD-Audio discs, first press the Status the audio soundtrack or language with the Audio Select Button on the remote control as shown above, you only override the audio language
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    OPERATION Repeat Play The DVD 48 or Track: Repeats the DVD chapter or DVD-Audio track currently being played until the disc is manually stopped. The Repeat ("Rep Button 1. Press the A-B Repeat Button (see Figure 46) on the remote when you want to choose the beginning point; the "REPEAT A-" message
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    DVD 48 operate the same way for CD playback as for DVD play; however, there are some important differences. When a CD is loaded, the DVD 48 the player manually stopped. To initiate a Repeat A-B playback sequence, follow these steps while a disc is playing: 1. Press the A-B Repeat Button on the remote
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    OPERATION NOTE: If the SACD Mode setting in the GENERAL SETUP menu is set to CD, and if the SACD disc is not a hybrid disc - that is, it does not contain a CD layer - the DVD 48 will not be able to play it. The UNKNOWN DISC message will appear in the frontpanel display. If this happens, open the
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    CDs. You may also play discs with more than one of the three formats. The specific file types that may be played on the DVD 48 are: • MP3 Files: MP3 is a popular audio compression format that was developed by the Moving Picture Experts Group as part of the MPEG1 video CD/DVD playback controls operate
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    computer. This is normal and does not indicate a fault with the unit. • When a multisession disc with both standard CD audio and MP3 or WMA content is in use, the DVD 48 will play only the CD audio sections of the disc. Track numbers will be visible in the display, but the files will not be decoded
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    OPERATION 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. Although the DVD has, for the most part, replaced VCD as a format, the DVD 48 same way as an audio CD, but direct track access
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    OPERATION 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. To program a disc for playback,
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    the disc is SACD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, VCD, MP3, WMA, JPEG, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW (standard-conforming), DVD-Audio or DVD-Video; other types will not play. • SA-CD Mode setting in CD mode • Non-hybrid SACD discs are not recognized by the DVD 48. Change for non-hybrid SACD disc the SACD Mode setting in
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    is available only for CDs. • Stop play of disc before programming a playlist. Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your DVD 48, or installation-related issues, may be found in the list of "Frequently Asked Questions" which is located in the Product Support section of our
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    Video Signal System: HDMI™ Output: Composite Video Output: S-Video Output: Y/luminance: C/chrominance: Component Video Output: Analog Audio Output: 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch (8cm) DVDVideo, DVD-Audio, SACD,™ standard-conforming DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, VCD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW or MP3 discs DVD video
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    the DVD 48 with an optional HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter, check the owner's manual for your display to determine whether it is HDCP-compliant. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): HDMI is a serial-bus form of communication between the DVD player and the video display or audio/video receiver
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    . For DVDs, CDs, MP3 files, JPEG files, and VCDs with PBC (Playback Control) only, the resume function will be retained even after the DVD 48 has been placed in Standby mode by pressing the Standby/On Switch, but not after the unit has been unplugged from AC power. SACD (Super Audio Compact Disc
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    - General Setup Menu Settings Setting DVD-Audio mode SACD mode OSD Language Parental Rating Parental Password Screen Saver Auto Power Off Sleep Timer Factory Default Default DVD-Audio SACD English Level 8 1211 On Mode 1 (turns off after 30 minutes of inactivity, or 6 hours of continuous play) Off
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    level Chroma delay True Life Default 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Table A9 - HDMI Setup Menu Setting HDMI Video Wide Screen Format DVI Output Range HDMI Audio Default Auto Off Standard Auto Table A10 - Disc Setup Menu Setting AUDIO Language Subtitle Language DVD Menu Language Angle Mark PBC Time Interval
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    APPENDIX Table A11 - DVD Language Codes The availability of specific languages for the main audio track or subtitles is dependent on the choices made by a disc's producer. You should always consult the disc's jacket for information on languages for any
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    ® 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com © 2007 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Part No. CQX1A1189Z
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DVD 48
DVD AUDIO/VIDEO AND SACD
™
PLAYER
WITH HDMI
™