Harman Kardon DVD5 Owners Manual - Page 3

Introduction Thank you for choosing the Harman Kardon DVD 5. The DVD 5 is a multipurpose five-disc player, capable of playing both DVD discs and conventional CD audio discs with the highest fidelity. To enable you to get the maximum quality from DVDs, the DVD 5 is equipped with the latest in design techniques, including advanced 10-bit video digital-to-analog connectors (DAC) and component video outputs, to ensure that you get all the quality inherent in today's DVD medium. In addition, Harman Kardon's audio heritage continues into the digital video era with audiophile-grade AKM output DACs to ensure that the audio quality matches the superb video. Of course, both coaxial and optical digital audio outputs are available for direct connection to A/V receivers or processors so that you may take advantage of Dolby Digital* and DTS® soundtracks. When playing audio CDs, the playback quality is state-of-theart, matching that of the finest players available while delivering the convenience of a five-disc changer. A wide range of programming features makes it easy to program an evening's worth of entertainment, selecting from tracks on multiple discs. When playing DVDs, easy-to-understand on-screen menus and icons make it simple to change languages, soundtracks, subtitles or aspect ratio, while a parental-lock function enables you to control which discs may be viewed by younger members of the household. DVD players are among the fastest growing consumer electronics products ever brought to market, but this may, nevertheless, be the first DVD player you've owned. Although many of the features of the DVD 5 resemble those of standard CD changers or players, there are a number of functions that you may be unfamiliar with. To ensure that you are able to take advantage of all the power and flexibility the DVD 5 has to offer, we encourage you to review this manual. That small investment in your time will pay major dividends in the enjoyment you will get from proper use of the DVD 5. If you have additional questions about this product, or its installation or operation, that are not answered in this manual, please contact your dealer, as he is your best source of local information. You may also contact Harman Kardon via e-mail through our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. Special Features s Plays DVD-movie discs, standard CD audio discs, and CD-RW rewritable audio discs s High-quality video playback 10-bit DACs and component video outputs s Dolby Digital and DTS data signal output through both optical and coaxial digital audio connections s Audiophile-grade AKM output DACs for the finest audio reproduction s Easy-to-use on-screen navigation system CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. s Extensive programming capability for audio and video discs s Parental lock controls prevent unauthorized viewing of restricted movies s Multiple options for language, soundtrack and subtitle selection s Multiple-angle capabilities with specially encoded DVD discs s Bookmark function for easy return to favorite scenes s Backlit, ergonomically designed remote control s Five-disc-capacity changer with play-exchange feature NOTE: This player is designed and manufactured for compatibility with Region Management Information that is encoded on most DVD discs. This player is designed only for playback of discs with Region Code 1, or for discs that do not contain Region Code information. If there is any other Region Code on a disc, that disc will not play on the DVD 5. 1 3 INTRODUCTION