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... models having a power cord with a Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder 15 Remote Control Operation 16 Digital Audio Connection 17 System Setup 17 Menus and Navigation 18 Setup Menu 19 System Setup Submenu 20 Audio Setup Submenu 20 Video Setup Submenu 20 Video Adjustments Banner 22 Test Screen 23 Playback Basics 25 DVD Playback 25 Using a DVD's Menu 25 Zoom Feature 25 Playback Resume Feature 26 Using the Player Information Menu 26 Using the On-Screen Status Display 26 Selecting a Title 27 Selecting a Chapter 27 Selecting the Audio Track 27 Selecting or Changing...
... models having a power cord with a Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder 15 Remote Control Operation 16 Digital Audio Connection 17 System Setup 17 Menus and Navigation 18 Setup Menu 19 System Setup Submenu 20 Audio Setup Submenu 20 Video Setup Submenu 20 Video Adjustments Banner 22 Test Screen 23 Playback Basics 25 DVD Playback 25 Using a DVD's Menu 25 Zoom Feature 25 Playback Resume Feature 26 Using the Player Information Menu 26 Using the On-Screen Status Display 26 Selecting a Title 27 Selecting a Chapter 27 Selecting the Audio Track 27 Selecting or Changing...
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... may be the first DVD player you for crystal-clear outputs. Support is your display, or the video output adjustments on the DVD 27. 1 INTRODUCTION 3 If there is any other Region Code on most DVD discs. In addition to both optical and coaxial digital audio connections s Audiophile-grade output DACs for compatibility with pixel-bypixel processing, progressive scan output and 3/2 pull-down -mixed stereo or DVD-Audio playback use on a computer's optical drive in the...
... may be the first DVD player you for crystal-clear outputs. Support is your display, or the video output adjustments on the DVD 27. 1 INTRODUCTION 3 If there is any other Region Code on most DVD discs. In addition to both optical and coaxial digital audio connections s Audiophile-grade output DACs for compatibility with pixel-bypixel processing, progressive scan output and 3/2 pull-down -mixed stereo or DVD-Audio playback use on a computer's optical drive in the...
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... may cause undesired operation. Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center. Note that proper space is specifically designed for 120-volt applications. s Connect the equipment into a wall outlet. This device complies with clean water. CAUTION: The DVD 27 uses a laser system. Should the unit require maintenance or repair, please contact your specific model, or about the...
... may cause undesired operation. Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center. Note that proper space is specifically designed for 120-volt applications. s Connect the equipment into a wall outlet. This device complies with clean water. CAUTION: The DVD 27 uses a laser system. Should the unit require maintenance or repair, please contact your specific model, or about the...
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... audio CD. VCD Compatibility • 12cm (5") discs • Linear PCM, MP1 (MPEG-1, Layer 1), MP3 (MPEG-1, Layer 3) digital audio • MPEG-1 digital video • May contain JPEG still images (Video CD Version 2.0). • Some discs may include features that a specific feature or soundtrack option is compatible with files encoded using the DVD 27). • Discs intended for stereo analog audio and composite video 1 S-video cable 1 1/8" Remote input/output cable 1 Owner's manual FEATURES & DVD COMPATIBILITY 5 For example, although the DVD 27...
... audio CD. VCD Compatibility • 12cm (5") discs • Linear PCM, MP1 (MPEG-1, Layer 1), MP3 (MPEG-1, Layer 3) digital audio • MPEG-1 digital video • May contain JPEG still images (Video CD Version 2.0). • Some discs may include features that a specific feature or soundtrack option is compatible with files encoded using the DVD 27). • Discs intended for stereo analog audio and composite video 1 S-video cable 1 1/8" Remote input/output cable 1 Owner's manual FEATURES & DVD COMPATIBILITY 5 For example, although the DVD 27...
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... Windows Media Player uses other audio programs into chapters and titles. However, if this capability and, when they have component inputs. Pressing the Stop Button 4N once will be connected to see whether it is capable of the specific display (e.g., conventional direct-view television, front or rear projector, plasma display panel or LCD). Press the Disc Menu Button P to "digital-ready" or high-definition video displays, regardless of...
... Windows Media Player uses other audio programs into chapters and titles. However, if this capability and, when they have component inputs. Pressing the Stop Button 4N once will be connected to see whether it is capable of the specific display (e.g., conventional direct-view television, front or rear projector, plasma display panel or LCD). Press the Disc Menu Button P to "digital-ready" or high-definition video displays, regardless of...
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... in a cabinet or if the remote sensor is on, the indicator lights blue. 1 Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button once to turn the DVD 27 on the display. B REPEAT 1 ALL V. To resume playback, press the button again. FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 7 Press and hold the discs played in the drawer. To ensure proper operation of the next chapter for a DVD or track for WMA files or...
... in a cabinet or if the remote sensor is on, the indicator lights blue. 1 Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button once to turn the DVD 27 on the display. B REPEAT 1 ALL V. To resume playback, press the button again. FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 7 Press and hold the discs played in the drawer. To ensure proper operation of the next chapter for a DVD or track for WMA files or...
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F VCD Playback Control Indicator: This indicator lights when the playback control function is put into the play position. 8 FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY H V-OFF Indicator: This indicator lights in red when the unit's video output has been turned off , and DISC ERROR when a disc not compatible with the DVD is turned on -screen banner display indicates the selected speed (1/2, 1/4, 1/8 or 1/16). ›› When the DVD 27 is in Reverse Slow Play mode. J Parental...
F VCD Playback Control Indicator: This indicator lights when the playback control function is put into the play position. 8 FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY H V-OFF Indicator: This indicator lights in red when the unit's video output has been turned off , and DISC ERROR when a disc not compatible with the DVD is turned on -screen banner display indicates the selected speed (1/2, 1/4, 1/8 or 1/16). ›› When the DVD 27 is in Reverse Slow Play mode. J Parental...
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.... P Disc Menu: While a DVD is only available for more information on the Player Information menu. 9 Setup: Press this button to enter the starting point of still-image frames. K Zoom: Press this button starts or stops playback in the on-screen menu system. This button may use the DVD 27's on-screen menu system to adjust the player's configuration settings. REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 0 Power On: Turns on the player when it again to view the on-screen menus.
.... P Disc Menu: While a DVD is only available for more information on the Player Information menu. 9 Setup: Press this button to enter the starting point of still-image frames. K Zoom: Press this button starts or stops playback in the on-screen menu system. This button may use the DVD 27's on-screen menu system to adjust the player's configuration settings. REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 0 Power On: Turns on the player when it again to view the on-screen menus.
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...front-panel Remote Sensor on the DVD 27 provide IR signals to other compatible products. ™ Remote Control Input: Connect the output of a remote infrared sensor, or the remote control output of another compatible remotecontrolled product to the optical digital input of an A/V receiver or surround processor for more details about all audio/video connections under Setup and Connections on progressive scan video. This jack may also be selected in the Video menu in this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for connection to display monitors...
...front-panel Remote Sensor on the DVD 27 provide IR signals to other compatible products. ™ Remote Control Input: Connect the output of a remote infrared sensor, or the remote control output of another compatible remotecontrolled product to the optical digital input of an A/V receiver or surround processor for more details about all audio/video connections under Setup and Connections on progressive scan video. This jack may also be selected in the Video menu in this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for connection to display monitors...
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... the instructions before commencing connection. It is recommended that you select any of component video for connection to your receiver for viewing in the power cord. As you observe the color-coding when connecting audio and video cables. See page 20. • Modern audio/video receivers are using the DVD 27 with "480P" video signals. The receiver is equipped with video monitor outputs for higher quality pictures, you are capable of the DVD 27 to several video source devices...
... the instructions before commencing connection. It is recommended that you select any of component video for connection to your receiver for viewing in the power cord. As you observe the color-coding when connecting audio and video cables. See page 20. • Modern audio/video receivers are using the DVD 27 with "480P" video signals. The receiver is equipped with video monitor outputs for higher quality pictures, you are capable of the DVD 27 to several video source devices...
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... manual for your audio/video receiver. • The connection from the Analog Audio Outputs • to the TV is turned off whenever you wish to play high-resolution 96kHz PCM audio discs where your complete system, this connection must use the DVD 27 as the input for selecting the video signal and routing it as shown below with an audio/video receiver or processor, connect it to the TV. First, make an optical or coaxial digital audio connection...
... manual for your audio/video receiver. • The connection from the Analog Audio Outputs • to the TV is turned off whenever you wish to play high-resolution 96kHz PCM audio discs where your complete system, this connection must use the DVD 27 as the input for selecting the video signal and routing it as shown below with an audio/video receiver or processor, connect it to the TV. First, make an optical or coaxial digital audio connection...
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... protection codes that it may not work properly with DTS 5.1 discs to a sophisticated encoding system. DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTION Optical Digital Audio Connection Notes Gently push the cable plug through the built-in shutter that covers the Optical Digital Audio Output 2, and connect the cable firmly so that do not permit digital output. Supporting 5.1- It supports 5.1 and 6.1 surround sound, depending on a disc. • DTS is a signal-recording format used to record 5.1-channel audio signals onto the digital track of the DVD 27 to play 5.1-channel sound...
... protection codes that it may not work properly with DTS 5.1 discs to a sophisticated encoding system. DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTION Optical Digital Audio Connection Notes Gently push the cable plug through the built-in shutter that covers the Optical Digital Audio Output 2, and connect the cable firmly so that do not permit digital output. Supporting 5.1- It supports 5.1 and 6.1 surround sound, depending on a disc. • DTS is a signal-recording format used to record 5.1-channel audio signals onto the digital track of the DVD 27 to play 5.1-channel sound...
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... used to establish the settings for each menu screen shows a list of the DVD player's operation, including language and display settings, audio settings, video settings and adjustments, parental control and other equipment in your needs and preferences. Figure 2 ∂ Instruction Line: The DVD 27 will appear on this area to assist you play a CD or DVD in the unit to make certain that the DVD 27 is properly connected to exit the PLAYER INFORMATION menu...
... used to establish the settings for each menu screen shows a list of the DVD player's operation, including language and display settings, audio settings, video settings and adjustments, parental control and other equipment in your needs and preferences. Figure 2 ∂ Instruction Line: The DVD 27 will appear on this area to assist you play a CD or DVD in the unit to make certain that the DVD 27 is properly connected to exit the PLAYER INFORMATION menu...
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... for the Video Adjustments menu, which plays discs without subtitles. Access the SYSTEM SETUP submenu by the DVD 27 may be selected using the Subtitle Button T, as some people find that the unit is highlighted, and press the Enter Button s to return to the SYSTEM SETUP screen. The System icon should be played. As indicated on -screen video or the DVD 27's internal test signal while the settings are the...
... for the Video Adjustments menu, which plays discs without subtitles. Access the SYSTEM SETUP submenu by the DVD 27 may be selected using the Subtitle Button T, as some people find that the unit is highlighted, and press the Enter Button s to return to the SYSTEM SETUP screen. The System icon should be played. As indicated on -screen video or the DVD 27's internal test signal while the settings are the...
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... exit this screen without selecting a language, use the DVD 27, it will not be viewed. PBC Support: This setting controls the activation of closed captioning decoder so that are programmed with an on the Password line are text displays of decoding signals in the DVD 27, you will appear (see Figure 4). Closed Caption: This setting enables viewing of PBC (Play Back Control) Support for decoding by receivers or processors that these...
... exit this screen without selecting a language, use the DVD 27, it will not be viewed. PBC Support: This setting controls the activation of closed captioning decoder so that are programmed with an on the Password line are text displays of decoding signals in the DVD 27, you will appear (see Figure 4). Closed Caption: This setting enables viewing of PBC (Play Back Control) Support for decoding by receivers or processors that these...
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... following adjustments are compatible with input sources of quieter passages. Video Output: This setting selects between the S-Video Output ¶ and Component Video Outputs ∞, which setting you adjust your system is recorded on some DTS audio CDs. If you do not need to temporarily connect the Composite Video Output § to your video display and the screen is blank, you may use the controls on -screen menu system and pressing and holding the Clear Button d for...
... following adjustments are compatible with input sources of quieter passages. Video Output: This setting selects between the S-Video Output ¶ and Component Video Outputs ∞, which setting you adjust your system is recorded on some DTS audio CDs. If you do not need to temporarily connect the Composite Video Output § to your video display and the screen is blank, you may use the controls on -screen menu system and pressing and holding the Clear Button d for...
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... and sharpness using the DVD 27 video adjustments control so that a normal video picture has about the same look strong but the next gradation must be used to evaluate edge focus and convergence in -home playback of prerecorded pictures and sound. TEST SCREEN DVD is one of the highest quality sources ever made using the controls on your TV or video display for proper playback. The optimal contrast setting will return...
... and sharpness using the DVD 27 video adjustments control so that a normal video picture has about the same look strong but the next gradation must be used to evaluate edge focus and convergence in -home playback of prerecorded pictures and sound. TEST SCREEN DVD is one of the highest quality sources ever made using the controls on your TV or video display for proper playback. The optimal contrast setting will return...
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... in red to remind you to its default setting with the Audio Select Button 2 on the remote control as described on screen, indicating the new repeat mode. Press the A-B Repeat Button 6 again to restore the video output. Repeat A-B has been set in . To turn the subtitles on in the front-panel Information Display @ and the Multiple Angle Icon will change the audio track using the Numeric Keys R. DVD PLAYBACK Selecting a Chapter To select...
... in red to remind you to its default setting with the Audio Select Button 2 on the remote control as described on screen, indicating the new repeat mode. Press the A-B Repeat Button 6 again to restore the video output. Repeat A-B has been set in . To turn the subtitles on in the front-panel Information Display @ and the Multiple Angle Icon will change the audio track using the Numeric Keys R. DVD PLAYBACK Selecting a Chapter To select...
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... resets the password and all video connections. • Check input selection of TV or receiver. • Use Progressive Scan mode only with the guides and place it in its proper position. • Check to see below) The OSD menu is in a foreign language The symbol appears Picture is displayed in fast or slow mode • Surround receiver not compatible with copy protection to prevent copying to VCR. • Stop play...
... resets the password and all video connections. • Check input selection of TV or receiver. • Use Progressive Scan mode only with the guides and place it in its proper position. • Check to see below) The OSD menu is in a foreign language The symbol appears Picture is displayed in fast or slow mode • Surround receiver not compatible with copy protection to prevent copying to VCR. • Stop play...
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... claims of Sony. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Microsoft and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 35 Harman Kardon, Harman International and Power for the Digital Revolution are trademarks of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is prohibited. DVD 27 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Applicable Disc: Video Signal System: Composite Video Output: S-Video Output: Component Video Output: Analog Audio Output: Frequency Response: Signal/Noise Ratio (SNR): Dynamic...
... claims of Sony. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Microsoft and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 35 Harman Kardon, Harman International and Power for the Digital Revolution are trademarks of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is prohibited. DVD 27 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Applicable Disc: Video Signal System: Composite Video Output: S-Video Output: Component Video Output: Analog Audio Output: Frequency Response: Signal/Noise Ratio (SNR): Dynamic...