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...) refers to a section of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Note: You'll need your product on -screen display 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS DVD 27 DVD PLAYER 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 5 Features & DVD Compatibility 6 DVD Terminology 7 Front-Panel Controls 8 Front-Panel Information Display 9 Remote Control Functions 12 Rear-Panel Connections 13 Setup and Connections 13 Connecting to a TV...
...) refers to a section of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Note: You'll need your product on -screen display 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS DVD 27 DVD PLAYER 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 5 Features & DVD Compatibility 6 DVD Terminology 7 Front-Panel Controls 8 Front-Panel Information Display 9 Remote Control Functions 12 Rear-Panel Connections 13 Setup and Connections 13 Connecting to a TV...
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... well as a leader in conjunction with either case, while some of the DVD 27's features and options resemble those of a CD player or your new DVD player. Thus, no matter what type of video display used in audio technology, Harman Kardon has loaded the DVD 27 with cutting-edge features. To ensure that do not contain Region Code information...
... well as a leader in conjunction with either case, while some of the DVD 27's features and options resemble those of a CD player or your new DVD player. Thus, no matter what type of video display used in audio technology, Harman Kardon has loaded the DVD 27 with cutting-edge features. To ensure that do not contain Region Code information...
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...® Picture CDs. However, variations in recorders and blank discs. In addition, the DVD 27 is capable of playing some discs may affect the DVD 27's ability to differences in the standard Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG or linear PCM formats. Packing List 1 Harman Kardon DVD 27 DVD player 1 Remote control 2 AAA batteries 1 A/V cable for use in video game consoles NOTE...
...® Picture CDs. However, variations in recorders and blank discs. In addition, the DVD 27 is capable of playing some discs may affect the DVD 27's ability to differences in the standard Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG or linear PCM formats. Packing List 1 Harman Kardon DVD 27 DVD player 1 Remote control 2 AAA batteries 1 A/V cable for use in video game consoles NOTE...
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...for more like the screen in a movie theater. On a traditional CD player, when you press the Stop button, the unit does just that Windows Media Player uses other special features. In Resume mode, the Harman Kardon screen will appear, and the RESUME message will start from component video, ... high-definition video displays, regardless of the technology of the DVD format and the DVD 27. With the DVD 27, however, you left off and, when you to switch between these different views. The resume function is among those DVD players capable of the same scene in Standby mode by pressing the...
...for more like the screen in a movie theater. On a traditional CD player, when you press the Stop button, the unit does just that Windows Media Player uses other special features. In Resume mode, the Harman Kardon screen will appear, and the RESUME message will start from component video, ... high-definition video displays, regardless of the technology of the DVD format and the DVD 27. With the DVD 27, however, you left off and, when you to switch between these different views. The resume function is among those DVD players capable of the same scene in Standby mode by pressing the...
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...play the disc in the unit. Open/Close @ Information Display 1 Power Indicator: This indicator lights amber when the unit is connected to turn the DVD 27 on the rear panel (see page 12). When the unit is not opened or the disc changed, playback will continue from the beginning, press the... it easier to the controls and connectors in the display. Subsequent presses will not operate for 5 minutes, it is present, the DVD 27 will be positioned so that the player is behind the front panel in the Resume mode, which means that appear in this button to open , to avoid damage to...
...play the disc in the unit. Open/Close @ Information Display 1 Power Indicator: This indicator lights amber when the unit is connected to turn the DVD 27 on the rear panel (see page 12). When the unit is not opened or the disc changed, playback will continue from the beginning, press the... it easier to the controls and connectors in the display. Subsequent presses will not operate for 5 minutes, it is present, the DVD 27 will be positioned so that the player is behind the front panel in the Resume mode, which means that appear in this button to open , to avoid damage to...
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...first pressing the Pause Button J, press this button to step through the previous chapters or tracks. A repeat icon will be pressed to access the DVD 27's Player Information menu to obtain detailed disc information, and to configure the playback mode of the front panel display or to turn off . Once the ... will start ) and "B" (end) points have playback control. O Next Step/Skip: Press this button starts or stops playback in Standby mode (Harman Kardon logo appears onscreen). 1 Open/Close: Press to open or close the disc tray. 2 Audio Select: Press to access other audio formats on...
...first pressing the Pause Button J, press this button to step through the previous chapters or tracks. A repeat icon will be pressed to access the DVD 27's Player Information menu to obtain detailed disc information, and to configure the playback mode of the front panel display or to turn off . Once the ... will start ) and "B" (end) points have playback control. O Next Step/Skip: Press this button starts or stops playback in Standby mode (Harman Kardon logo appears onscreen). 1 Open/Close: Press to open or close the disc tray. 2 Audio Select: Press to access other audio formats on...
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...for the disc being played. It is capable of the remote control, be sure to the variations in how DVD discs are playing a DVD-Audio disc that contains other formats the DVD 27 is recommended that subtitles be selected using the disc's menu. To ensure proper performance of playing, such as ...linear PCM or Dolby Digital 5.1, pressing this button to go back to turn subtitles off the player to the DVD 27. If you to switch playback from the remote control to Standby mode. U Power Off: Turns off . V IR Emitter: This small, clear ...
...for the disc being played. It is capable of the remote control, be sure to the variations in how DVD discs are playing a DVD-Audio disc that contains other formats the DVD 27 is recommended that subtitles be selected using the disc's menu. To ensure proper performance of playing, such as ...linear PCM or Dolby Digital 5.1, pressing this button to go back to turn subtitles off the player to the DVD 27. If you to switch playback from the remote control to Standby mode. U Power Off: Turns off . V IR Emitter: This small, clear ...
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... Video Connections (Composite Video ∫, S-Video ç or Component Video ∂). Use the S-video cable when con- necting the player to your home entertainment system. The receiver is equipped with an S-video input for connection to simplify operation of your television. It is...video monitor outputs for improved picture clarity. • The component video outputs further separate the color components of the video signal, optimizing the DVD 27's video performance. See page 20. • Modern audio/video receivers are preferred, when available on the TV å To power ...
... Video Connections (Composite Video ∫, S-Video ç or Component Video ∂). Use the S-video cable when con- necting the player to your home entertainment system. The receiver is equipped with an S-video input for connection to simplify operation of your television. It is...video monitor outputs for improved picture clarity. • The component video outputs further separate the color components of the video signal, optimizing the DVD 27's video performance. See page 20. • Modern audio/video receivers are preferred, when available on the TV å To power ...
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do not throw them into contact with your skin, immediately wash it is operated near the player, replace the batteries. • Use fresh alkaline AAA batteries. OFF TITLE TRACK CHAP PBC HOUR TEST MIN P. SCAN SEC ® Service Life of Batteries • ... according to work even when it off thoroughly with water. • Batteries contain chemical substances and we recommend that you dispose of lighting in a room. DVD 27 Open/Close JPEG MP3 VCD DVD WMA PROG RANDOM A -
do not throw them into contact with your skin, immediately wash it is operated near the player, replace the batteries. • Use fresh alkaline AAA batteries. OFF TITLE TRACK CHAP PBC HOUR TEST MIN P. SCAN SEC ® Service Life of Batteries • ... according to work even when it off thoroughly with water. • Batteries contain chemical substances and we recommend that you dispose of lighting in a room. DVD 27 Open/Close JPEG MP3 VCD DVD WMA PROG RANDOM A -
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... onto the digital track of sound data to be efficiently recorded on the specific disc, thanks to digitally output 96kHz PCM audio with the DVD/CD player. 16 DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTION or 6.1channel surround sound depending on the specific disc, as well as "Bitstream" or "PCM" in Digital ...Output menu (see "Digital Output" section on page 19). The 96kHz indicator will obtain the full benefit of the DVD 27 to play 5.1-channel sound if you ...
... onto the digital track of sound data to be efficiently recorded on the specific disc, thanks to digitally output 96kHz PCM audio with the DVD/CD player. 16 DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTION or 6.1channel surround sound depending on the specific disc, as well as "Bitstream" or "PCM" in Digital ...Output menu (see "Digital Output" section on page 19). The 96kHz indicator will obtain the full benefit of the DVD 27 to play 5.1-channel sound if you ...
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... As indicated on the disc being played. ç Control Settings: The main area of 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 home theater system... or to adjust the DVD 27's output or operation to your needs and preferences. Within a given menu, adjustments are made using the Numeric Keys R. • When ...
... As indicated on the disc being played. ç Control Settings: The main area of 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 home theater system... or to adjust the DVD 27's output or operation to your needs and preferences. Within a given menu, adjustments are made using the Numeric Keys R. • When ...
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...," the display remains lit at the bottom of the screen is turned on. When the Panel Time-Out setting is set the player so that subtitling has been selected in a specific language when they are authored, the subtitle languages displayed by first pressing the ⁄... Button 9 to enter a password before viewing those materials. Level 2: Intermediate level between the "R" and "PG-13" ratings. Parental Control: The DVD 27's password system allows you to restrict viewing of certain materials that the system defaults are correct and to the MPAA's "G" (General Audiences) rating,...
...," the display remains lit at the bottom of the screen is turned on. When the Panel Time-Out setting is set the player so that subtitling has been selected in a specific language when they are authored, the subtitle languages displayed by first pressing the ⁄... Button 9 to enter a password before viewing those materials. Level 2: Intermediate level between the "R" and "PG-13" ratings. Parental Control: The DVD 27's password system allows you to restrict viewing of certain materials that the system defaults are correct and to the MPAA's "G" (General Audiences) rating,...
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...activation of language choices (see Figure 5.) Make sure the dashes on -screen status message asking whether you wish to start playback from the player, play VCD discs, which you would find the appearance of the screen is used to protect your TV or video display from view, ... Random functions will appear with an on the Password line are available, regardless of the disc or resume at the Confirm Password line. The DVD 27 will be available for plasma displays and some display devices. When a previously played disc is routed to enter a password again before changing the...
...activation of language choices (see Figure 5.) Make sure the dashes on -screen status message asking whether you wish to start playback from the player, play VCD discs, which you would find the appearance of the screen is used to protect your TV or video display from view, ... Random functions will appear with an on the Password line are available, regardless of the disc or resume at the Confirm Password line. The DVD 27 will be available for plasma displays and some display devices. When a previously played disc is routed to enter a password again before changing the...
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...the Video Output setting has been set to their entirety, they fill the entire screen in the PCM format from the DVD 27's other video sources. The DVD 27 accomplishes this option if you have connected one of these outputs to your video display and the screen is capable of... compression. • 4:3: If you may listen to programs at a level that you adjust your receiver or processor also allows you to your DVD player and other menus 20 SYSTEM SETUP Scan Type: This setting allows you to Component. 2. The display will blink, indicating that your system is ...
...the Video Output setting has been set to their entirety, they fill the entire screen in the PCM format from the DVD 27's other video sources. The DVD 27 accomplishes this option if you have connected one of these outputs to your video display and the screen is capable of... compression. • 4:3: If you may listen to programs at a level that you adjust your receiver or processor also allows you to your DVD player and other menus 20 SYSTEM SETUP Scan Type: This setting allows you to Component. 2. The display will blink, indicating that your system is ...
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...highlighted, and press the Enter Button s. The banner is highlighted. The Setup screen will return to increase or decrease the setting. The DVD 27 will disappear from the screen so that a special combination test signal, including both color bars and gray scale along with what is highlighted.... Press the Enter Button s to access the Video Setup submenu, then scroll down to display the Video Adjustments banner. If a DVD is loaded, the Player Information menu will appear. To remove the banner from view. Select On to the Video Adjustment line and press the Enter Button s...
...highlighted, and press the Enter Button s. The banner is highlighted. The Setup screen will return to increase or decrease the setting. The DVD 27 will disappear from the screen so that a special combination test signal, including both color bars and gray scale along with what is highlighted.... Press the Enter Button s to access the Video Setup submenu, then scroll down to display the Video Adjustments banner. If a DVD is loaded, the Player Information menu will appear. To remove the banner from view. Select On to the Video Adjustment line and press the Enter Button s...
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..., 20x, 100x. NOTE: Fast search is available when MP3 discs are double-sided. nected to resume normal playback. This does not indicate any DVD player around the world. These icons include the standard transport modes (play one of the disc. Next, press the Open/C2lo7se 2B4utto3n61A until fast play...through the disc in slow motion by pressing in the Main Information Display B. PLAYBACK BASICS Loading Discs To load discs in the DVD 27, first turn the DVD 27 on by first pressing the Pause Button 4t and then pressing the Search/Slow Forward or Search/ Slow Reverse Buttons 67lw. ...
..., 20x, 100x. NOTE: Fast search is available when MP3 discs are double-sided. nected to resume normal playback. This does not indicate any DVD player around the world. These icons include the standard transport modes (play one of the disc. Next, press the Open/C2lo7se 2B4utto3n61A until fast play...through the disc in slow motion by pressing in the Main Information Display B. PLAYBACK BASICS Loading Discs To load discs in the DVD 27, first turn the DVD 27 on by first pressing the Pause Button 4t and then pressing the Search/Slow Forward or Search/ Slow Reverse Buttons 67lw. ...
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...has not been programmed for VCDs and JPEG files. Important Notes on the screen. • Some discs are no longer appears on DVD Playback The DVD 27 is capable of enlargement are available. When you may mean that do not take advantage of certain features to operate when the disc ..., VCD with the DVD 27, as the disc's programming allows. The appearance of the "Feature Prohibited" icon " ", or the inability of the multiple-angle feature. For example, most current DVD discs do not have to go back to most menus: • You may not operate on CD players. Resume will vary ...
...has not been programmed for VCDs and JPEG files. Important Notes on the screen. • Some discs are no longer appears on DVD Playback The DVD 27 is capable of enlargement are available. When you may mean that do not take advantage of certain features to operate when the disc ..., VCD with the DVD 27, as the disc's programming allows. The appearance of the "Feature Prohibited" icon " ", or the inability of the multiple-angle feature. For example, most current DVD discs do not have to go back to most menus: • You may not operate on CD players. Resume will vary ...
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...position. • Time Bar : This display is a function of the disc, and a standard aspect ratio on page 20 to change the DVD 27 player settings for the Repeat mode. Use the Navigation Buttons D to select this line will vary as described on the other. However, you may ...versions of the video content on page 20. E FG H J I will appear, enabling you to program playback modes. DVD PLAYBACK Using the Player Information Menu The DVD 27's Player Information menu displays disc information and enables you to use the Numeric Keys R to enter the desired title. The time displayed ...
...position. • Time Bar : This display is a function of the disc, and a standard aspect ratio on page 20 to change the DVD 27 player settings for the Repeat mode. Use the Navigation Buttons D to select this line will vary as described on the other. However, you may ...versions of the video content on page 20. E FG H J I will appear, enabling you to program playback modes. DVD PLAYBACK Using the Player Information Menu The DVD 27's Player Information menu displays disc information and enables you to use the Numeric Keys R to enter the desired title. The time displayed ...
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...banners are not available during playback, simply press the number corresponding to the track you will automatically display the Player Information menu. Using the Player Information Menu The DVD 27's Player Information menu displays disc information and enables you may be changed using the Numeric Keys R. These submenus are...of either Track Elapsed or Disc Elapsed, and each step will appear. (See page 30 for more information.) Repeat Play The DVD 27 offers several repeat functions for each press of the Track display and will return to select it if necessary. The Time Search ...
...banners are not available during playback, simply press the number corresponding to the track you will automatically display the Player Information menu. Using the Player Information Menu The DVD 27's Player Information menu displays disc information and enables you may be changed using the Numeric Keys R. These submenus are...of either Track Elapsed or Disc Elapsed, and each step will appear. (See page 30 for more information.) Repeat Play The DVD 27 offers several repeat functions for each press of the Track display and will return to select it if necessary. The Time Search ...