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DVD 38 OM(color).qxd 2/7/07 3:56 PM Page 1
DVD 38
DVD AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYER
™
WITH HDMI
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DVD 38 OM(color).qxd 2/7/07 3:56 PM Page 2 SAFETY INFORMATION home, consult your product dealer or local power company. 18. Overloading. Do not overload wall outlets, extension For products intended to operate from battery power, or cords, or integral convenience receptacles, as this can result other sources, refer to the operating instructions. in a risk of fire or electric shock. 12. Polarization. This product may be equipped with a 19. Object and Liquid Entry. Never push objects of any pol
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DVD 38 OM(color).qxd 2/7/07 3:56 PM Page 3 SAFETY INFORMATION water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe it dry immediately with a dry cloth. Important Safety Information NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning Verify Line Voltage Before Use agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit. Your DVD 38 has been designed for use with 110–240-volt AC current, and the plu
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DVD 38 OM(color).qxd 2/7/07 3:56 PM Page 4 STAPLE INVOICE HERE 4
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DVD 38 OM(color).qxd 2/7/07 3:56 PM Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 6 INTRODUCTION 7 DISC COMPATIBILITY 8 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 10 FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY 11 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 13 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 16 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 17 CONNECTIONS 17 Audio Connections 17 Digital Audio 17 Analog Audio 18 Video Connections 18 Digital Video 18 Analog Video 19 Remote IR Input and Output 20 INSTALLATION 20 Step One – Connect the DVD 38 to Other Components 20 Connecti
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DVD 38 OM(color).qxd 2/7/07 3:56 PM Page 6 INTRODUCTION Please register your product on our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. Note: You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same time, you can choose to be notified about our new products and/or special promotions. WWW.HARMANKARDON.COM ® The DVD 38’s user-friendly on-screen menus are easy to use, and high- Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon ! performance features, such as pixel-by-pixel video processing and true 3/2 pulldown reconstruc
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DVD 38 OM(color).qxd 2/7/07 3:56 PM Page 7 DISC COMPATIBILITY Disc Formats Supported by This Player • Linear PCM, MP1 (MPEG-1, Layer 1), MP3 (MPEG-1, Layer 3) digital audio The DVD 38 can play the following types of prerecorded discs: • MPEG-1 digital video • May contain JPEG still images (Video CD Version 2.0). AUDIO/VIDEO • Some discs may contain menus and chapters, while other discs DVD CD simply contain tracks. Version 2.0 discs may offer interactive playback 3" (8cm) disc 3" (8cm) disc
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DVD 38 OM(color).qxd 2/7/07 3:56 PM Page 8 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS Standby/On Switch: This electrical switch turns the DVD 38 on Skip/Search Forward: Each press advances to the next chapter for playback, or leaves it in Standby mode for quick turn-on using this or track. Press and hold for fast search forward within the current switch or the remote control. chapter or track at the speed indicated on-screen. Power Indicator: This LED is next to the Standby/On Switch. When Remote IR Sensor: This
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DVD 38 OM(color).qxd 2/7/07 3:56 PM Page 9 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 9 Skip/Search Reverse Play Power Skip/Search Open/Close Indicator Pause Forward Remote IR Sensor Standby/On Stop Display Disc Drawer Message Displays and Indicators Dimmer 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.harmankardon.com.
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DVD 38 OM(color).qxd 2/7/07 3:56 PM Page 10 FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY Playback Control Random Repeat Program Audio Parental Camera A-B Video Repeat Video Off Resolution Bitstream Lock Angle Disc-Type Group/Title Playback Chapter/Track Time Mode NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to the controls and connectors in this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com. Disc-Type Indicators: Th
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DVD 38 OM(color).qxd 2/7/07 3:56 PM Page 11 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS Remote Infrared (IR) Input and Output: When the Remote IR sensor video, select Progressive at the Scan Type setting in the VIDEO SETUP on the front panel is blocked, such as when the DVD 38 is placed submenu, or press the P/I Button on the remote repeatedly until the inside a cabinet, connect the IR Output of your receiver/processor or Progressive Scan setting is selected. an optional IR receiver to the Remote IR Input jack fo
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DVD 38 OM(color).qxd 2/7/07 3:56 PM Page 12 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 12 Remote Coaxial Digital Composite 2-Channel Analog AC Power Cord IR Input Audio Output Video Output Audio Outputs 6-Channel Analog HDMI Component Audio Outputs Output Video Outputs Remote Optical Digital S-Video IR Output Audio Output Output 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.ha
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DVD 38 OM(color).qxd 2/7/07 3:56 PM Page 13 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter Lens: As buttons are pressed on the remote, Info: Press this button to display the Disc Information screen, which infrared codes are emitted through this lens. Make sure it is pointing contains detailed information about the current disc. Press it again to toward the component being operated. clear the display. See the Operation section for more information. Power On: Press this button to turn on the DVD 38 wh
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DVD 38 OM(color).qxd 2/7/07 3:56 PM Page 14 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter Lens Power On Power Off Open/Close Audio Subtitle Clear Title Playlist Numeric Keys Repeat A-B Repeat Random Info Status System Setup Disc Menu Previous Step/Skip Next Step/Skip Stop Search/Slow Reverse Search/Slow Forward Play Transport Controls Angle Zoom Pause Enter ⁄/ /‹/› Navigation Backlight Scan Type Video Off Dimmer Audio Mode HD Mode NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instruc- tions throughout the
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DVD 38 OM(color).qxd 2/7/07 3:57 PM Page 15 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Dimmer: Some people find the front-panel displays distracting, Use the Audio Mode Selector to conveniently select from the especially while watching a movie in a darkened room. Each press of three available settings without having to enter the on-screen this button cycles through the Full Brightness, Half Brightness and Off menu system. settings. The Power Indicator will always remain lit to remind you that HD Mode: Each t
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DVD 38 OM(color).qxd 2/7/07 3:57 PM Page 16 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER The DVD 38 may be the first multichannel surround sound component in Dolby Digital, contain a special low-frequency effects (LFE) channel you’ve owned. This introductory section will help to familiarize you with the that is directed only to the subwoofer. The LFE channel packs the basic concepts, which may make setup and operation smoother. punch of a rumbling train or airplane, or the power of an explosion, adding reali
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DVD 38 OM(color).qxd 2/7/07 3:57 PM Page 17 CONNECTIONS There are different types of audio and video connections used to should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or connect the DVD 38 to your receiver or processor and video display. vice versa. See Figure 1. To make it easier to keep them all straight, the Consumer Electronics Coaxial digital Coaxial ® Association (CEA ) has established a color-coding standard. Table 1 audio cable may be helpful to you as a reference
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DVD 38 OM(color).qxd 2/7/07 3:57 PM Page 18 CONNECTIONS Dolby Digital or DTS soundtracks for use with receivers/processors that composite video cable into an analog or coaxial digital audio jack, or are not equipped with 5.1-channel analog inputs. Check the disc’s jack- vice versa. Both the chrominance (color) and luminance (intensity) et for more information on alternate audio tracks. See Figure 4. components of the video signal are transmitted using a single cable. See Figure 6. Front Sur
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DVD 38 OM(color).qxd 2/7/07 3:57 PM Page 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. If it’s available on your video display, HDMI is recommended as the best-quality connection, followed in preference by component video, S-video and then composite video. Except as indicated above for use in a multi
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DVD 38 OM(color).qxd 2/7/07 3:57 PM Page 20 INSTALLATION You 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. Figure 11 – 2-Channel Analog Audio Outputs Many components in a home theater system, such as a receiver or power amplifier, generate a great deal of
