This player is designed only for 10/05 playback of discs with Region Code 2, 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. 2 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Thank you for choosing the Harman Kardon DVD The DVD is a multipurpose DVD player, capable of playing both DVD-Video discs and conventional CD audio discs with the highest fidelity and access to future software upgrades via the Internet. Along with conventional Video and CD audio discs, the DVD 23 is also compatible with MP3, CD-R and CD-RW as well as DivX® and VCD discs. To enable you to get the maximum quality from DVDs, the DVD is equipped with the latest in design techniques, including advanced 10-bit video digital-to-analog converters (DAC) and Video (composite), S-Video and RGB video (RGB via SCART) outputs, to ensure that you get all the quality inherent in today’s DVD medium. For optimum playback of NTSC and PAL DVD with compatible high-definition display devices, DVD is equipped with progressive component video outputs. In addition, Harman Kardon’s audio heritage continues into the digital video era with audio- phile-grade Wolfson 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® sound- tracks. When playing audio CDs, the playback quality is state-of-the-art, matching that of the finest players available. A wide range of programming features makes it easy to program an evening’s worth of entertainment. When playing DVDs, easy-to-understand on-screen menus and icons make it simple to change languages, soundtracks, subtitles or aspect ratio. 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 resemble those of standard CD 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 has to offer, we encourage you to review this quick setup manual. That small investment of your time will pay major dividends in the enjoyment you will get from proper use of the DVD. 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. Plays a Wide Range of Video and Audio Formats, Including DVD-Video Discs, VCD, Standard CD Audio Discs, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, Audio Discs and MP3 Discs High-Quality Video Playback 10-Bit DACs, Progressive Scan and Component Video Outputs Dolby Digital and DTS Data Signal Output Through Both Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio Connections Audiophile-Grade Wolfson Output DACs for the Finest Audio reproduction Easy-to-Use On-Screen Navigation System Playback of MP3 and Windows® WMA Audio Discs and JPEG image files Simultaneous Playback of MP3 and JPEG files Playback of DivX compressed video files. Extensive Programming Capability for Audio and Video Discs Multiple Options for Language, Soundtrack and Subtitle Selection Multiple-Angle Capabilities With Specially Encoded DVD Discs Backlit, Ergonomically Designed Remote Control INTRODUCTION 3 Terminology Terminology Since they share some of the characteristics and technology of CD players, many of the terms and operational concepts used in a DVD player are similar to what you may be familiar with from CD players and changers, or older video disc formats such as Laser Disc. However, if this is your first DVD product, some of the terms used to describe the features of a DVD player may be unfamiliar. The following explanations should solve some of the mysteries of DVD, and help you to enjoy all the power and flexibility of the DVD format and the DVD. With the arrival of DVD, disc data capacity has increased dramatically. On a DVD Video disc most of this capacity is taken up by MPEG 2 video and the multichannel movie soundtrack in Dolby Digital and/or DTS. This information is compressed. Aspect Ratio: This is a description of the width of a video image in relation to its height. A conventional video screen is four units wide for every three units of height, that’s why the ratio is called ”4:3”. Newer wide aspect ratio video displays are 16 units wide for every nine units of height, making them more like the screen in a movie theater. The program material on a DVD may be recorded in either format and, in addition, you may configure the DVD to play back in either format, depending on the features recorded on a disc. Title: For a DVD, a title is defined as an entire movie or program. There can be as many chapters within a title as the producers decide to include. Most discs include only one title, but some m...