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DVD 50 5-Disc DVD ChangerOWNER’S MANUAL

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 Introduction4 Safety Information5 DVD Compatibility & Terminology6 Front Panel Controls7 Front Panel Information Display9 Rear Panel Connections

10 Remote Control Functions13 Installation and Connections18 Setup Menu18 Remote Control Operation19 Audio Language Selection19 Subtitle Language Selection20 Menu Language Selection20 Ratings Selection and Password Control21 Aspect Ratio22 Video Output23 DVD Auto Play24 Dynamic Range Setting24 Digital Audio Out26 Playback Basics for All Formats26 Loading Discs29 DVD Playback29 Using a DVD’s Menu30 Using the On-Screen Menu Bar for

DVD Playback30 Selecting Titles and Chapters30 Changing the Audio Track31 Changing Subtitle Languages31 Changing Camera Angles32 CD Playback33 MP3 Playback34 VCD Playback35 Programmed Play35 Random Play36 Programmed Play37 Bookmarks38 DVD Language Codes39 Troubleshooting Guide 40 Technical Specifications

DVD 50 5-Disc DVD Changer

Typographical ConventionsIn order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front panel controls and rear panelconnections, certain conventions have been used.

EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front panel button, or rear panel connection jack

EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front panel information display

1 – (number in a square) indicates a specific front panel control

a – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote

¡ – (number in a circle) indicates a rear panel connection

A – (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front panel display

– (letter in a triangle) indicates a connection option in the installation processA

3 INTRODUCTION

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Harman KardonDVD 50. The DVD 50 is a multipurpose five-discplayer that delivers the highest level of playbackquality from a wide range of optical media for-mats. Along with conventional DVD and CDaudio discs, the DVD 50 is also compatible withCD-R and CD-RW discs, discs with HDCD®

encoding, VCD discs and discs recorded withaudio files in the MP3 format. However, theDVD 50 does more than simply play discs in thisextensive list of formats, it plays them flawlessly,and provides output signals that match thecapabilities of the latest audio and video displaytechnologies.

On the video side, the DVD 50 is one of the first5-disc changers to offer progressive scan videooutputs for use with digital “HDTV-Ready” dis-play monitors. Using a high-speed, single-chipdigital processor, the DVD 50 is capable ofreconstructing the 3/2 pulldown effect intro-duced when film-based programs are trans-ferred to video. In conjunction with precisionvideo output DACs, the end result is a full 60-frame-per-second output that is the closestthing to film this side of your local cinema. Ofcourse, traditional Y/Pr/Pb component video,S-Video and composite video outputs are alsoavailable for use with conventional televisionsand video projectors.

In keeping with our tradition as a leader inaudio technology, Harman Kardon has packedthe DVD 50 with the latest features, includingaudiophile-grade Wolfson audio output DACsand full compatibility with 96kHz audio pro-gramming. Both coaxial and optical digital out-puts are available for direct connection to A/Vreceivers or surround processors so that youmay take advantage of Dolby Digital* and DTS®

soundtracks. CD playback is enhanced throughthe use of HDCD technology, which providesoptimal playback resolution from HDCD-encodeddiscs and enhanced playback of all CDs. Finally,built-in MP3 decoding allows music discs createdand finalized on a computer to be played backthrough your home-theater system for increasedlistening pleasure.

A wide range of programming features makes iteasy to program an evening’s worth of enter-tainment, selecting from tracks on multiplediscs. When playing DVDs, easy-to-understandon-screen menus and icons make it simple tochange languages, soundtracks, subtitles oraspect ratio, while a parental-lock functionenables you to control which discs may beviewed by younger members of the household.

DVD players are among the fastest growingconsumer electronics products ever brought tomarket, but this may, nevertheless, be the firstDVD player you’ve owned. Although many ofthe features of the DVD 50 resemble those ofstandard CD changers or players, there are anumber of functions that you may be unfamiliarwith. To ensure that you are able to take advan-tage of all the power and flexibility the DVD 50has to offer, we encourage you to review thismanual. That small investment of your time willpay major dividends in the enjoyment you willget from proper use of the DVD 50.

If you have additional questions about thisproduct, or its installation or operation, that arenot answered in this manual, please contactyour dealer, as he is your best source of local information. You may also contactHarman Kardon via e-mail through our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

Special Features

■ Plays a wide range of video and audioformats, including DVD-Movie discs,VCD, standard CD audio discs, CD-R/RWaudio discs, MP3 discs and HDCD-encoded discs

■ High-quality video playback 10-bitDACs, progressive scan and componentvideo outputs

■ Dolby Digital and DTS data signal out-put through both optical and coaxialdigital audio connections

■ Audiophile-grade Wolfson output DACsfor the finest audio reproduction

■ Easy-to-use on-screen navigation system

■ Playback of MP3 audio discs with textdisplay

■ HDCD decoding for optimal playbackof HDCD-encoded discs and superiorreproduction of all CDs

■ Extensive programming capability foraudio and video discs

■ Parental lock controls prevent unauthorized viewing of restrictedmovies

■ Multiple options for language,soundtrack and subtitle selection

■ Multiple-angle capabilities with specially encoded DVD discs

■ Bookmark function for easy return tofavorite scenes

■ Backlit, ergonomically designedremote control

■ Five-disc-capacity changer with play-exchange feature

NOTE: This player is designed and manufactured for compatibility with RegionManagement Information that is encoded onmost DVD discs. This player is designed only forplayback of discs with Region Code 1, or fordiscs that do not contain Region Code informa-tion. If there is any other Region Code on adisc, that disc will not play on the DVD 50.

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CAUTIONRISK 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.

4 SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before UseYour DVD 50 has been designed for use with120 – 230-volt AC current, but the plug isspecifically designed for 120-volt applications.Connection to a line voltage other than that forwhich it is intended can create a safety and firehazard and may damage the unit.

If you have any questions about the voltagerequirements for your specific model, or aboutthe line voltage in your area, contact your sell-ing dealer before plugging the unit into a walloutlet.

Do Not Use Extension CordsWe do not recommend that extension cords beused with this product. As with all electricaldevices, do not run power cords under rugs orcarpets or place heavy objects on them.Damaged power cords should be replacedimmediately by an authorized service depotwith cords meeting factory specifications.

Handle the AC Power Cord GentlyWhen disconnecting the power cord from anAC outlet, always pull the plug, never pull thecord. If you do not intend to use the unit forany considerable length of time, disconnect theplug from the AC outlet.

Do Not Open the CabinetThere are no user-serviceable componentsinside this product. Opening the cabinet maypresent a shock hazard, and any modificationto the product will void your guarantee. If wateror any metal object such as a paper clip, wireor a staple accidentally falls inside the unit, dis-connect it from the AC power source immedi-ately, and consult an authorized service station.

Installation Location■ To ensure proper operation, and to avoid the

potential for safety hazards, place the uniton a firm and level surface. When placingthe unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelfand any mounting hardware can support theweight of the product.

■ Make certain that proper space is providedboth above and below the unit for ventila-tion. If this product will be installed in a cab-inet or other enclosed area, make certainthat there is sufficient air movement withinthe cabinet.

■ Do not place the unit directly on a carpetedsurface.

■ Avoid moist or humid locations.

■ Avoid installation in extremely hot or coldlocations, or an area that is exposed todirect sunlight or heating equipment.

■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on thetop of the unit, or place objects directly over them.

CleaningWhen the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean,soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a softcloth dampened with mild soapy water, then afresh cloth with clean water. Wipe immediatelywith a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosolcleaners, thinner, alcohol or any volatile clean-ing agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as theymay damage the finish of metal parts. Avoidspraying insecticide near the unit.

UnpackingThe carton and shipping materials used to pro-tect your new receiver during shipment werespecially designed to cushion it from shock andvibration. We suggest that you save the cartonand packing materials for use in shipping if youmove, or should the unit ever need repair.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage,you may wish to flatten it. This is done by care-fully slitting the tape seams on the bottom, andcollapsing the carton down to a more two-dimensional appearance. Other cardboardinserts may be stored in the same manner.Packing materials that cannot be collapsedshould be saved along with the carton in aplastic bag.

If you do not wish to save the packaging mate-rials, please note that the carton and other sec-tions of the shipping protection are recyclable.Please respect the environment and discardthose materials at a local recycling center.

Moving the UnitBefore moving the unit, be certain to discon-nect any interconnection cords with other com-ponents, and make certain that you disconnectthe unit from the AC outlet.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To avoid damage to theDVD 50 that may not be covered by the war-ranty, be certain that all discs are removed fromthe unit before it is moved. Once the DVD 50 isinstalled, discs may be left in the unit when it is turned off, but the unit should NEVER bemoved with discs left in any of the positions ofthe disc tray.

Important Information for the UserThis equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.The limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates,uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy and,if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference toradio communication. However, there is noguarantee that harmful interference will notoccur in a particular installation. If this equip-ment does cause harmful interference to radioor television reception, which can be deter-mined by turning the equipment off and on, theuser is encouraged to try to correct the interfer-ence by one or more of the following measures:

■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

■ Increase the separation between the equip-ment and receiver.

■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.

■ Consult the dealer or an experiencedradio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not cause harm-ful interference, and (2) this device must acceptinterference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.

NOTE: Changes or modifications may causethis unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and may void the user’s authority tooperate the equipment.

CAUTION: The DVD 50 uses a laser system. Toprevent direct exposure to the laser beam, donot open the cabinet enclosure or defeat any ofthe safety mechanisms provided for your pro-tection. DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM.To ensure proper use of this product, pleaseread this Owner’s Manual carefully and retain itfor future use. Should the unit require mainte-nance or repair, please contact your localHarman Kardon service station. Refer servicingto qualified personnel only.

5 DVD COMPATIBILITY & TERMINOLOGY

DVD Compatibility & Terminology

The DVD 50 is more than a DVD player; it willplay the following disc formats:

■ Both 5-inch (12cm) and 3-inch (8cm) discs

■ DVD movie discs

■ CD, CD-R and CD-RW audio discs

■ DTS audio discs

■ CD audio discs with HDCD encoding

■ MP3 discs

■ VCD (video CD) discs

However, it will NOT play the following:

■ DVD discs with a Region Code other thanthe one the player is set for.

■ DVD discs with PAL format video

■ DVD-ROM data discs

■ DVD-RAM discs

■ CD-I discs

■ CD-G discs

■ SVCD discs

■ Photo CD discs

NOTE: Due to differences in the formats of certain discs, it is possible that some discs mayinclude a mix of features that are not compati-ble with the DVD 50. Similarly, although theDVD 50 is capable of a wide range of features,not all discs include every capability of the DVDsystem. For example, although the DVD 50 iscompatible with multi-angle discs, that featureis only possible when the disc is speciallyencoded for multiple-angle play. In addition, theDVD 50 is compatible with both Dolby Digitaland DTS soundtracks, but the number and typesof tracks available will vary from disc to disc. Tomake certain that a specific feature or sound-track option is available, please check theoptions noted on the disc jacket.

■ Playback of DTS audio discs requires connec-tion to a processor or receiver with a DTSdecoder.

■ Playback capability for CD-RW discs mayvary due to variations in the quality of theCD-RW disc and the recorder used to createthe disc.

Since they share some of the characteristics andtechnology of CD players, many of the termsand operational concepts used in a DVD playerare similar to what you may be familiar withfrom CD players and changers, or older videodisc formats such as Laser Disc. However, if thisis your first DVD product, some of the termsused to describe the features of a DVD playermay be unfamiliar. The following explanationsshould solve some of the mysteries of DVD, andhelp you to enjoy all the power and flexibility ofthe DVD format and the DVD 50.

Aspect Ratio: This is a description of thewidth of a video image in relation to its height.A conventional video screen is four units widefor every three units of height, making it almostsquare. Newer wide-aspect-ratio video displaysare 16 units wide for every nine units of height,making them more like the screen in a movietheater. The program material on a DVD may berecorded in either format and, in addition, youmay configure the DVD 50 to play back ineither format, depending on the featuresrecorded on a disc.

Chapter: DVD programs are divided into chap-ters and titles. Chapters are the subsectionsprogrammed into a single title on a disc.Chapters may be compared to the individualtracks on an audio CD. Press the Menu buttonto see a listing of the chapters on a disc.

Component Video: This is a new form ofvideo signal that eliminates many of the arti-facts of traditional composite video signals bysplitting the signal into a separate luminancechannel and two color-difference signals. With acomponent video connection, you will seegreater picture resolution and eliminate manypicture imperfections such as the moiré pat-terns often seen on checked patterned cloths.However, in order to benefit from componentvideo you must have a video display withY/Pr/Pb component video inputs. Do not connect the component video outputs of theDVD 50 to the standard composite or S-Videoinputs of a TV or recorder.

Title: For a DVD, a title is defined as an entiremovie or program. There may be as many chap-ters within a title as the producers decide toinclude. Most discs include only one title, butsome may have more than one, to give you a“Double Feature” presentation. Press the Titlebutton to see a listing of the titles on a disc.When a disc has only one title, pressing the titlebutton may show a list of the chapters.

Multiple Angle: DVDs have the capability toshow up to four different views of the samescene in a program. When a disc is encodedwith multiple-angle information, pressing theAngle button will enable you to switch betweenthese different views. Note that, at present, fewdiscs take advantage of this capability and,when they do, the multiple-angle technologymay only be present for short periods of timewithin the disc. Producers will usually insertsome sort of icon or graphic in the picture toalert you to the availability of multiple-anglescenes.

Reading: This is a message that you will seewhen you first press the Play button. It refers tothe fact that the player must first examine thecontents of the disc to see whether it is a CD orDVD, and then extract the information aboutthe type of material on the disc, such as lan-guages, aspect ratios, subtitles, number of titlesand more. The slight delay while the contents ofthe disc are read is normal.

Resume: The operation of the Stop button onthe DVD 50 works differently from what youare used to on CD players. On a traditional CDplayer, when you press the Stop button, the unitdoes just that: it stops playback. On a CD player,when you press the Start button again, the discstarts from the beginning. With the DVD 50,however, you have two options when playingDVD discs. Pressing Stop once will stop theplayback, but it actually puts the unit in theResume mode. This means that you can turnthe machine off and, when you press Play thenext time, the disc will resume or continue fromthe point on the disc where the Stop buttonwas pressed. This is helpful if you are watchinga movie and must interrupt your viewing ses-sion but wish to pick up where you left off.Pressing the Stop button twice will stop themachine in a traditional manner and, when the disc is played again, it will start from thebeginning.

6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

1 Power Switch: Press the button once toturn the DVD 50 on; press it again to put theunit in the Standby mode.

2 Status Indicator: When the DVD 50 is inthe On mode, this indicator will glow green.When the unit has been placed in the Standbymode by pressing the Power-Off Buttonon the remote, the indicator will glow amber,indicating that the unit is still connected to theAC main supply and is ready to be turned onfrom the remote control.

3 Headphone Jack: Connect standard head-phones to this jack for private listening.

4 Headphone Level Control: Turn this control to adjust the volume level to the head-phones. Note that the use of this control willnot change the analog output levels at the rearpanel audio outputs.

5 Disc Tray: This tray holds as many as fivecompatible discs that can be played one at atime in the DVD 50.

6 Direct Access Buttons: Press one ofthese buttons to play any of up to five discsloaded in the Disc Tray.

7 Disc Skip: Press this button to change thedisc being played. Each press of the button willmove the tray forward to the next occupied

position in the tray. Note that the unit will skipover the empty disc positions.

8 Search Forward/Reverse: Press this but-ton to move forward or backward through a CDor DVD at one of four speeds. Each press andrelease will increase the search speed, as indi-cated in the on-screen display. Once you haveselected the desired speed, release the buttonand the disc will continue to search at fastspeed. To resume normal playback speed, pressthe Play Button #.

9 Open/Close Button: Press this button toopen or close the Disc Tray 5.

) Skip Forward/Reverse: Press this buttonto move forward or backward through themusic tracks on a CD disc or the chapters on aDVD disc.

! Stop: Press this button once to place thedisc in the Resume mode, which means thatplayback will stop, but as long as the tray is notopened or the disc changed, DVD playback willcontinue from the same point on the disc whenthe Play button is pressed again. Resume willalso work if the unit was turned off. To stop adisc and have play start from the beginning,press the button twice.

@ Pause: Press this button to momentarilypause playback. To resume playback, press thePlay Button #. If a DVD is playing, actionwill freeze and a still picture will be displayedwhen this button is pressed.

# Play: Press the button to playback, or toresume playback after the Pause Button @has been pressed.

$ Information Display: This display con-tains a variety of indicators that provide infor-mation about the status of the DVD 50 and thedisc currently playing.

% Display Dim: Press this button to adjustthe brightness of the Information Display by50% or to turn the display off completely in thefollowing order: FULL BRIGHTNESS ➔ HALFBRIGHTNESS ➔ OFF ➔ FULL BRIGHTNESS.

^ Remote Sensor: The sensor that receivesthe infrared commands from the remote controlis behind this area. Do not cover or obscure thispart of the front panel, in order to avoid a mal-function with the remote.

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Front Panel Controls

1 Power Switch2 Status Indicator3 Headphone Jack4 Headphone Level Control

5 Disc Tray6 Direct Access Buttons7 Disc Skip8 Search Forward/Reverse

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7 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

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A Disc Type IndicatorsB Disc Number IndicatorsC Title/Track IndicatorsD Chapter Number IndicatorsE Program Time IndicatorsF HDCD IndicatorG Track Number Calendar

H Angle IndicatorI Auto Play IndicatorJ MP3 IndicatorK Program IndicatorL Remaining Time IndicatorM Total Time IndicatorN Repeat/Random Indicators

O Random IndicatorP Shuffle IndicatorQ Parental Lock IndicatorR Resume IndicatorS Playback Mode IndicatorsT 96kHz/24-Bit Indicator

A Disc Type Indicators: A DVD, CD or VCDindicator will light to show the type of disc cur-rently being played.

B Disc Number Indicators: When theDVD 50 has sensed that a disc is loaded in oneor more of the tray positions, the number insidethe corresponding disc icon will light. The discposition that is currently playing will flash. Notethat if a disc is added to, or removed from, thetray while a disc is playing, the indicator willnot show the change until all discs are cycled.

C Title/Track Indicators: The numbersshown in these positions display the currenttitle number when a DVD is playing, or the cur-rent track number when a CD or MP3 disc isplaying, as indicated by the appearance ofeither the TRACK or TITLE indicatorbeing illuminated.

D Chapter Number Indicators: The num-bers shown in these positions display the cur-rent Chapter number when a DVD is playing, asindicated by the CHAPTER indicator beingilluminated.

E Program Time Indicators: These posi-tions in the indicator will show the runningtime of a DVD in play. When a CD is playing,these indicators will show the current tracktime, time remaining in the current track, or thetotal remaining time on the disc.

F HDCD Indicator: This indicator lights whena CD with HDCD encoding is playing. The HDCDdecoder will automatically be activated to pro-vide high-resolution audio playback.

G Track Number Calendar: This area pro-vides a graphical display of the track numbersremaining on a CD. When a disc has more than14 tracks the › indicator at the end of the cal-endar display will light.

H Angle Indicator: This indicator lights whenthe DVD being played has multiple-angle con-tent. However, the actual multi-angle scenesare only present when the indicator flashes.When it flashes, press the Angle Buttonon the remote to change the scene beingviewed. See page 31 for more information.

I Auto Play Indicator: When this indicator islit, the DVD 50 is in the Auto Play mode, whichmeans that the unit will automatically play aDVD disc when it is inserted in the disc tray andthe drawer is closed. Note that CD discs willalways go into the Play mode when the discdrawer is closed, even when the indicator is notlit. See page 23 for more information.

J MP3 Indicator: This indicator lights whena disc with MP3 content is played.

K Program Indicator:This indicator lightswhen the programming functions are in use.

L Remaining Time Indicator: This indicatorlights when a CD is playing and the time dis-play has been switched to show the timeremaining in the track being played. When boththis indicator and the Total Time IndicatorM are lit, the total remaining time in the discis shown.

M Total Time Indicator: This indicator lightswhen a CD is playing and the time display hasbeen switched to show the total elapsed timethat the current disc has played. When both thisindicator and the Remaining Indicator Lare lit, the total remaining time in the disc isshown.

N Repeat/Random Indicators: These indica-tors light when any of the Repeat/Randomfunctions are in use.

O Random Indicator: This indicator lightswhen the unit is in the Random Play mode.

P Shuffle Indicator: This indicator lightswhen the DVD 50 is in the Shuffle Random Playmode. See page 35 for more information.

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Front Panel Information Display

Q Parental Lock Indicator: This indicatorlights when the parental lock system isengaged in order to prevent anyone fromchanging the rating level without a code.

R Resume Indicator: This indicator lightswhen the Stop button has been pressed onceto put the unit in the Resume mode.

S Playback Mode Indicators: These indica-tors light to show the current playback mode:

› Lights when a disc is playing in theNormal mode

›› Lights when the disc is in the FastSearch Forward mode. For DVDs, Whenboth triangles glow steadily, the disc playsat 2x normal speed. When the right trian-gle is flashing, the disc plays at 4x normalspeed. When the left triangle is flashing,the disc plays at 16x normal speed. Whenboth triangles are flashing, the disc plays at100x normal speed. For CDs, only the firstthree Fast Search modes are available.

›± Lights when the disc is paused

‹‹ Lights when the disc is in the FastSearch Reverse mode. For DVDs, Whenboth triangles glow steadily, the disc playsat 2x normal speed. When the left triangleis flashing, the disc plays at 4x normalspeed. When the right triangle is playing,the disc plays at 16x normal speed. Whenboth triangles are flashing, the disc plays at100x normal speed. For CDs, only the firstthree Fast Search modes are available.

T 96kHz/24-Bit Indicator: This indicatorlights when a disc recorded with 96kHz/24-bitcontent is playing. See page 24 for more infor-mation on settings for 96/24 audio.

9 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Rear Panel Connections

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH APPLICABLEREQUIREMENT OF THE DHHS PERFORMANCESTANDARD FOR LASER PRODUCTS,21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J.DHHS CODE : GV

WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN!

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION

CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASERRADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

MODEL NO. DVD 50harman / kardon

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"DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks ofDigital Theater Systems, Inc.

Appartus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603,4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only.

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¡ Remote Control Input™ Remote Control Output£ Analog Audio Outputs

¢ Component Video Outputs∞ Composite Video Output§ S-Video Output

¶ Coaxial Digital Output• Optical Digital Outputª AC Power Cord

¡ Remote Control Input: Connect the output of a remote infrared sensor, or theremote control output of another compatibleHarman Kardon product, to this jack. This willenable the remote control to operate evenwhen the front panel Remote Sensor ^ isblocked. This jack may also be used with com-patible IR remote control-based automationsystems.

™ Remote Control Output: Connect thisjack to the infrared (IR) input jack of anothercompatible Harman Kardon remote-controlledproduct to have the built-in Remote Sensor^ on the DVD 50 provide IR signals to other compatible products.

£ Analog Audio Outputs: Connect thesejacks to an audio input on an A/V receiver orsurround processor for analog audio playback.

¢ Component Video Outputs: These out-puts carry the component video signals for con-nection to analog or digital display monitorswith component video inputs. For standard analog TVs or projectors with inputs markedY/Pr/Pb or Y/Cr/Cb, connect these outputs tothe matching inputs. If you have a digital televi-sion that is compatible with high scan ratevideo, connect these jacks to the “HD

Component” inputs. note that a change mustbe made to the setup menus in order to takeadvantage of the progressive scan circuitry. Seepage 22 for more information on progressivescan video. Note that these jacks should NOTbe connected to standard composite videoinputs.

∞ Composite Video Output: Connect thisjack to the video input on a television or videoprojector, or to a video input on an A/V receiveror processor if you are using that type of devicefor video input switching.

§ S-Video Output: Connect this jack to theS-Video input on a television or video projector,or to an S-Video input on an A/V receiver orprocessor if you are using that type of devicefor S-Video input switching.

¶ Coaxial Digital Output: Connect this jackto the coaxial digital input of an A/V receiver orsurround processor for Dolby Digital, DTS orPCM audio playback.

NOTE: The coaxial digital output should only beconnected to a digital input. Even though it isthe same RCA-type connector as standard ana-log audio connections, DO NOT connect it to aconventional analog input jack.

• Optical Digital Output: Connect this jackto the optical digital input of an A/V receiver orsurround processor for Dolby Digital, DTS orPCM audio playback.

ª AC Power Cord: Connect this plug to anAC outlet. If the outlet is controlled by a switch,make certain that it is in the ON position.

Remote Control Functions

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a Title Button: When a DVD is playing, pressthis button to display the disc’s Title SelectMenu. If the disc does not offer this function, asymbol ( ) will appear on the screen to indicatethat there is only one title on the disc or that thedisc does not allow this feature. This button isalso used to activate the CD-Text display when aCD with CD-Text data is playing. (See p. 32 formore information.)

b Power-On Button: Press this button toturn the DVD 50 on.

c Status Button: When a disc is playing,pressing the button will display the StatusBanner which contains information about thedisc and enables you to change the functions.

d Return Button: When viewing the menudisplay from a DVD disc, press this button toreturn to the previous menu screen.

e Navigation Buttons: Press these buttonsto change or select an item from the DVD 50’sStatus Banner or in the on-screen menu displayed by a DVD disc.

f Previous Button: Press this button tomove backward through the music tracks on aCD disc or the chapters on a DVD disc.

g Play Button: Press this button to beginplayback. If the disc tray drawer is open, it willautomatically close when the button is pushed.Pressing the Play button when the unit is in theStandby mode will turn the unit on and beginplayback of the last disc in use.

h Reverse Search Button: Press this buttonto move backward through a CD or DVD at oneof four speeds. Each press and release willincrease the search speed, in the following order:R. Search x 2 ➔ R. Search x 4 ➔ R. Search x 16➔ R. Search x 100. Once you have selected thedesired speed, release the button, and the discwill continue to search at fast speed. To resumenormal playback, press the Play Buttong/#.

i Open/Close Button: Press this button toopen or close the disc tray drawer. If the draweris opened while a disc is still playing, playbackwill continue and discs not in use may bechanged. If the drawer is opened while the unit is stopped, the disc that was playing will be presented at the front-center position of the tray.

j Stop Button: Press this button once toplace the disc in the Resume mode, which meansthat playback will stop; as long as the tray is notopened or the disc changed, DVD playback willcontinue from the same point on the disc whenthe Play Button g is pressed again. Resumewill also work if the unit is turned off. To totallystop a disc, press the button twice.

k Slow Play Buttons: When a DVD disc isplaying, press these buttons to move forward orbackward through the disc in slow speed. Eachpress of these buttons changes the slow-playspeed in the following order: 1/16 Normal Speed➔ 1/8 Normal Speed ➔ 1/4 Normal Speed ➔1/2 Normal Speed.

To resume normal play, press the Play Buttong/#. These buttons do not function when aCD is playing.

l Random Button: Press this button tobegin the playback of all tracks on a disc in random order.

m Disc Skip Button: Press this button tomove to the next available disc in the tray.

n Numeric Buttons: Press these keys toenter data for sequential programming, to enteror change the access password for parental con-trol, to enter a language code, or to respond tomenu options presented by a disc.

o Repeat Button: Press this button to selecta Repeat-Play mode. Each press of the buttonshows the choice selected in either the on-screenStatus Banner display or in the RepeatIndicators N.

p Repeat A-B Button: Press this buttononce to begin the selection of a portion of a discto be repeated. Press it again to choose the endpoint of the repeat-play selection.

q Light Button: Press this button to activatethe remote’s backlighting so that the keys arevisible in low-light conditions.

r Check Button: This button is used to verifythe contents of a programmed play list via thefront panel Information Display. (See page 36 formore information about programming theDVD 50.)

s Program Button: When the unit isstopped, press this button to display the program menu and enter a programmed playsequence. When a disc is playing, press this button to switch between normal play and programmed playback.

t Clear Button: Press this button to removethe Status Banner or other displays from yourvideo screen. This button is also used to clear items from Programmed Play lists.(See page 36.)

u Zoom Button: When a DVD or VCD disc isplaying, press this button to zoom the picture sothat it is enlarged. There are six steps to thezoom function, each progressively larger. Pressthe button through each of the zoom stages toreturn to a normal picture.

v Mark Button: Press this button to activatethe Bookmark system. Once the button ispressed, you may save or recall a favorite spot ina program by pressing the Navigation e andEnter ` buttons. See page 37 for completeinformation on the Bookmark feature.

w Step Buttons Button: When a DVD disc isplaying, press these buttons to move forward orbackward one frame at a time. Press the PlayButton g/# to resume normal play. Thesebuttons do not function when a CD is playing.

x Pause Button: Press this button to stopthe disc in use. To resume playback, either pressthe Pause button again or press the PlayButton g/#.

y Forward Search Button: Press this buttonto move forward through a CD or DVD at one offour speeds. Each press and release will increasethe search speed, in the following order:F. Search x 2 ➔ F. Search x 4 ➔ F. Search x 16➔ F. Search x 100. Once you have selected thedesired speed, release the button and the discwill continue to search at fast speed. To resumenormal playback speed, press the Play Buttong/#.

z Next Button: Press this button to moveforward through the music tracks on a CD disc orthe chapters on a DVD disc.

` Enter Button: Press this button to selectthe item that is highlighted in the DVD 50’sStatus Banner or in the on-screen menu dis-played by a DVD disc.



Menu Button: This button has two func-tions. When a DVD disc is playing, press thisbutton to stop the disc playback and display theDVD’s main menu screen for the current title.When the unit is stopped, press this button todisplay the Setup Menu.

Power-Off Button: Press this button toplace the unit in the Standby mode.

Angle Button: When a DVD encodedwith multiple-angle information is playing, pressthis button to change the angle in use. Notethat this function is only available on discs thatare specially prepared to take advantage of themultiple-angle function, and only for thoseparts of the disc that are recorded with multi-ple-angle content. The DVD 50 will display acamera icon on the screen to indicate when thisfeature is available.

Subtitle On/Off Button: When a DVD isplaying, press this button to turn the subtitledisplay on or off. The first press of button dis-plays the current subtitle status, with subtitlesoff indicated by a blank box to the right of thelanguage name. Press the button again to turnthe subtitle on.

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InstallationConnections will vary, depending on the type ofaudio and video components used with yourDVD 50. However, regardless of the complexityof your system, the installation guidelines onpages 14–17 should always be followed toensure a safe installation and reliable operationof the product.

Important Note: To prevent possible damageto your speakers or other components in yourhome entertainment system, we strongly rec-ommend that ALL system components, includ-ing the DVD 50, be turned off and unpluggedfrom their AC power source when any connec-tions are made or a new component isinstalled.

Placement of the DVD 50Since the laser transport mechanism andcarousel tray in the DVD 50 are precision components designed and manufactured toexact tolerances, they are subject to interfer-ence from vibration. To minimize the possibilityof skipping during playback, it is recommendedthat the unit be placed on a level, solid,vibration-free surface.

When installing the DVD 50 in a cabinet ortight space, always make certain that there isenough room in front of the unit for the disctray to open fully, and that there is enoughspace above the unit so that discs may easilybe inserted into the spaces in the tray.

As the disc drawer extends out about six inchesfrom the front of the unit when it is open, youshould also make certain that there is sufficientclearance in front of the unit to accommodatethe disc drawer without it bumping into otherobjects or getting in the way of anyone walkingin front of the unit.

In addition to the safety considerations outlinedon page 4, it is also recommended that theDVD 50 not be placed in a location that is sub-ject to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold,as these conditions may damage the discs usedin the player, or the player itself. Note thataudio amplifiers or high-power receivers, aswell as certain other electronic products, cangenerate significant heat. For that reason, donot place the DVD 50 directly on top of anamplifier, receiver, or other heat source.Always allow at least one inch of free space onall sides of the DVD 50 as well as around otherelectronic products to allow for proper ventilation.

Installation OptionsThe diagrams on pages 14–17 describe thethree basic ways to connect the DVD 50 to yoursystem components.

■ Option #1: Use this setup if all audio andvideo connections from the DVD 50 will godirectly to a television set or video projectorwithout the use of an A/V receiver or surround processor.

■ Option #2: Use this setup if the video con-nections will go directly to a television set orvideo projector, but the audio connectionswill be made to an A/V receiver or surroundprocessor.

■ Option #3: Use this setup if all audio andvideo connections will be made through anA/V receiver or a surround processor.

Important Notes on Installing the DVD 50The following important notes apply to all threeinstallation options:

■ If your television has both standard compos-ite video and S-Video inputs, you only needto use one of the two connections. Wherepossible, we recommend an S-Video connec-tion, due to the higher picture quality.

■ Do not connect any of the video outputs ofthe DVD 50 through a VCR. The use ofMacrovision encoding on most DVD discsmeans that most discs will have a distortedpicture when connections are made througha VCR.

■ Note that the volume level for DVD playbackmay differ from the level for other inputsources to your receiver. This is normal anddoes not indicate a problem with the DVD 50or your receiver. Simply use the volume con-trol on the receiver to set the desired level.

■ Depending on the product and brand, anumber of different descriptions are used tolabel component video connections. You maysee them as Y/Pr/Pb, Y/Cr/Cb or Y/R-Y/B-Y.For the purposes of connecting a DVD player,all of these labels are normally identical. Thebest guide is to connect the componentvideo connections using the green/red/bluecolor coding of the inner rings of the con-nection jacks.

■ If your television is high-definition or “digitalready” television, you may take advantageof the DVD 50’s progressive scan output forthe highest video resolution possible. Makethe component video connections shown oryou may connect the component video jacksdirectly to the component video or HD com-ponent inputs on your TV or video display.Once the connection is made, the progres-sive scan circuitry must be activated bychanging the setup menus as shown onpage 23. Note that progressive scan capabil-ity is not operational with standard analogcomponent video connections.

■ Note that all cables shown for use in theconnection diagrams are optional. Consultyour dealer or installer for information onthe best cables for your specific systemapplication.

■ When the progressive scan output is activated, there is no output from either the S-Video § or Composite Video ∞jack.

■ When the Component Video Output ¢is used for a standard video signal (that iswith the progressive scan output turned off),there is no output from the S-Video §jack, but the Composite Video Output∞ will function normally. See page 23 formore information on video output settings.

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OPTION 1:

Direct Connections to a Television orVideo ProjectorThis is the simplest installation, as it does notrequire anything other than a television set.However, note that in this type of system youwill not be able to enjoy the benefits of DolbyDigital or DTS discrete playback, as thatrequires the digital audio processing found inA/V receivers or surround processors. Follow asmany of these steps as needed, based on thecapabilities of your television:

Step 1: Connect the AC Power Cord ª to anAC outlet as shown in Connection , butdo NOT turn the DVD 50 on at this point.

Step 2: Connect the left and right AnalogAudio Outputs £ to the left and right audioinputs on your television as shown inConnection .

Step 3: Depending on the video input capabilitiesof your video display, make one of the followingconnections. For the highest video quality, usecomponent video connections, if available. An S-Video connection is the next best quality,followed by a standard composite video connection.

If the video display has component videoinputs, connect the Y/Pr/Pb ComponentOutputs ¢ on the DVD 50 to the matchinginput jacks on the back of your television asshown in Connection . This connection isthe same regardless of if the component con-nection is to a digital television for progressivescan use or to a standard analog video display.

If the video display has an S-Video input andcomponent video is not available, connect the S-Video Output § on the DVD 50 to the S-Video input on your video display as shownin Connection .

If the only video input available on your televi-sion is a standard video jack, connnect theComposite Video Output ∞ on the DVD 50to a matching composite video input on yourvideo display, as shown in Connection .Note that in most cases the video input jack isrecognizable by the yellow ring surrounding theinput.

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Direct Connections to a Television orVideo Projector with Audio Connectionsto an A/V Receiver or Surround ProcessorTo hear the benefits of discrete, multichanneldigital audio, you will need to use an externalDolby Digital/DTS-capable A/V receiver or surround processor. In this installation, youmaintain a direct video connection to your television, but use the audio processing fromanother device.


Step 2: Depending on the type of A/V receiveror surround processor you have make one ofthe following audio connections:

If your A/V receiver or surround processor hasdigital decoding capability for Dolby Digital andDTS, you may make the connection by connect-ing either an optical or coaxial cable. For opticalconnections, run the cable from the OpticalDigital Output • on the DVD 50 to an opti-cal input on the A/V receiver, as shown inConnection . For coaxial connections, runthe cable from the Coaxial Digital Output¶ on the DVD 50 to a coaxial input on theA/V receiver, as shown in Connection .Either type of connection may be used and only

one is required. Remember to change the set-tings in your receiver or processor so that thedigital input you have selected is configured foruse with the DVD video input.

If your A/V receiver or surround processor doesnot have digital decoding capability, you maystill take advantage of the benefits of its analogsurround processing such as Dolby Pro Logic*.Connect the left and right Analog AudioOutputs £ to the left and right audio inputson your receiver or processor, as shown inConnection .

Step 3: Depending on the video input capabili-ties of your video display, make one of the fol-lowing connections. For the highest video qualityuse component video connections, if available.An S-Video connection is the next best quality,followed by a standard composite video con-nection.

If the video display has component videoinputs, connect the Y/Pr/Pb ComponentOutputs ¢ on the DVD 50 to the matchinginput jacks on the back of your television asshown in Connection . This connection isthe same regardless of whether the componentconnection is to a digital television for progressive scan use or to a standard analogvideo display.

If the video display has an S-Video input andcomponent video is not available, connect theS-Video Output § on the DVD 50 to the S-Video input on your video display as shown inConnection .

If the only video input available on your televi-sion is a standard video jack, connnect theComposite Video Output ∞ on the DVD 50to a matching composite video input on yourvideo display as shown in Connection .Note that in most cases the video input jack isrecognizable by the yellow ring surrounding theinput.

Installation Note

■ Only one type of audio connection isrequired, either digital or analog. If possible,a digital connection is preferred as that willenable you to listen to DVD soundtrackswith the clarity, definition and channel sepa-ration made possible by Dolby Digital andDTS. However, if you do not yet have areceiver capable of digital audio processing,you will still benefit from an analog connec-tion so that the receiver may create a multi-channel soundfield using Dolby Pro Logic orother matrix decoding.

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Audio and Video Connections through anA/V Receiver or Surround Processor onlyIf your home entertainment system has otheraudio/video input sources in addition to theDVD 50, such as a VCR, cable set-top box orsatellite receiver, LD player, personal videorecorder or HDTV tuner, the most efficient wayto manage the various components is to makeall audio/video connections through an A/Vreceiver or surround processor. This simplifiesthe selection of an input source, and allowsmany different components to be connected tothe same video display and speakers.


Step 2: Depending on the type of A/V receiveror surround processor you have, make one ofthe following audio connections:

If your A/V receiver or surround processor hasdigital decoding capability for Dolby Digital andDTS, you may make the connection by connect-ing either an optical or coaxial cable. For opticalconnections, run the cable from the OpticalDigital Output • on the DVD 50 to an optical input on the A/V receiver as shown inConnection . For coaxial connections, runthe cable from the Coaxial Digital Output ¶

on the DVD 50 to a coaxial input on the A/Vreceiver as shown in Connection . Eithertype of connection may be used and only one isrequired. Remember to change the settings inyour receiver or processor so that the digitalinput you have selected is configured for usewith the DVD video input.

If your A/V receiver or surround processor doesnot have digital decoding capability you maystill take advantage of the benefits of its analogsurround processing such as Dolby Pro Logic.Connect the left and right Analog AudioOutputs £ to the left and right audio inputson your television as shown in Connection .D

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Step 3: Depending on the video input capabili-ties of your video display and the connectionsavailable on your A/V receiver or surroundprocessor, make one of the following connec-tions. For the highest video quality use compo-nent video connections, if available. An S-Videoconnection is the next best quality, followed bya standard composite video connection.

If both your A/V receiver and video display havecomponent video inputs, connect the Y/Pr/PbComponent Outputs ¢ on the DVD 50 tothe matching input jacks on the back of yourA/V receiver, as shown in Connection .This connection is the same, regardless ofwhether the component connection is to a digi-tal television for progressive scan use or to astandard analog video display. If your A/Vreceiver does not have component videoswitching, but if your television or video displaydoes has component inputs, make the connec-tions from the Y/Pr/Pb Component Outputs¢ on the DVD 50 directly to the matchinginputs on your video display.

If the video display has an S-Video input andcomponent video is not available, connect theS-Video Output § on the DVD 50 to the S-Video input on your video display, as shownin Connection .

If the only video input available on your televi-sion is a standard video jack, connect theComposite Video Output ∞ on the DVD 50to a matching composite video input on yourvideo display, as shown in Connection .Note that in most cases the video input jack isrecognizable by the yellow ring surrounding the input.

Installation Notes

■ For this installation, make the connectionsfrom the receiver or processor to your videodisplay and speakers as described in theowner’s manuals for those products.

■ Only one type of audio connection isrequired, either digital or analog. If possible,a digital connection is preferred as that willenable you to listen to DVD soundtrackswith the clarity, definition and channel separation made possible by Dolby Digitaland DTS. However, if you do not yet have areceiver capable of digital audio processing,you will still benefit from an analog connection so that the receiver may create a multichannel soundfield using Dolby ProLogic or other matrix decoding.

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Setup Menu

Remote Control Operation

The DVD 50’s remote control contains all of thecodes needed to operate the product. In addi-tion, it offers a built-in backlight that may beused to identify the remote buttons when theremote is used in low-level lighting conditions.A guide to the operation of the remote’s func-tions is found in this manual on page 11.

BatteriesBefore using the remote, install the AA batteriesprovided with the product by turning theremote over and moving the small latch on thebottom in the direction of the arrow. After thelatch is loosened, flip the cover up and thenremove it. Install the two batteries as shownhere, being careful to observe the “+” and “–”polarity indications for proper placement of thebatteries in their compartment. Replace thebattery cover by first sliding the two teeth onthe cover into their matching slots towards thetop of the remote. Then, gently press down onthe cover until the latch firmly snaps into place.The remote is now ready for operation.

NOTE: When replacing batteries, it always agood idea to replace both at the same time.When the remote will not be used for anextended period of time, it is also a good ideato remove the batteries to avoid the possibilityof damage due to corrosion. Batteries containchemical substances and we recommend thatyou dispose of them properly and in compliancewith any local regulations.

Notes on Remote Control Operational Range■ The DVD 50’s remote will operate up to arange of about 23 feet (7m) from the RemoteSensor ^ in a range of about 30 degrees toeach side of the unit, as shown in the diagram.

■ The operating distance may vary according tothe brightness of the room.

■ Do not point any bright lights in the direc-tion of the unit’s Remote Sensor ^, as thiswill decrease operating range.

Notes on Batteries for the DVD 50Remote

■ The batteries normally last for about oneyear although this depends on how often, andfor what operations, the remote control is used.

■ If the backlight does not light, or if theremote control unit fails to work even when itis operated near the player, replace the batter-ies. When replacing the batteries, do not mixold and new batteries; always change both cellsat the same time.

■ Always dispose of used batteries in an envi-ronmentally safe manner and in compliancewith any local regulations.

■ Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteriesand do not attempt to recharge, short-circuit ordisassemble the batteries.

■ If the remote control unit is not going to beused for an extended period of time, removethe batteries. Otherwise, electrolyte may leakwhich may lead to malfunctions as well asdamage to the remote, which is not covered bythe warranty.

■ Should any electrolyte leak from the batter-ies inside the remote control unit, wipe it awaybut avoid any contact. If any electrolyte shouldcome into contact with your skin, wash it offthoroughly with water.

System DefaultsThe final step of the installation is to establishthe system’s defaults. The factory settings forthe unit will accommodate most requirements,so it is not essential that they be changed.

If you wish to immediately play a disc, proceedto page 26. However, it is helpful to take a fewminutes to familiarize yourself with these set-tings, as they may require change from time to time.

Before using the DVD 50 for the first time,make certain that the unit is properly connectedto any audio/video components it will be usedwith, as described on the previous pages. Whenthe installation is done, make certain that thebatteries are properly installed in the remoteand that the unit is plugged into an AC powersource.

The first step in checking or changing the sys-tem defaults is to access the Setup Menu. First,make certain that the DVD 50 is properly con-nected to a video display, and that power isconnected. For this process, however, you donot need to load any discs into the unit.

In order to proceed with the DVD 50’s setup,first turn on your television or video display,along with any AV receiver or surround proces-sor that is used in conjunction with theDVD 50. Make certain that those devices areset to the correct audio and video inputs foruse with the DVD 50. If you have not alreadydone so, plug the AC Power Cord ª into awall output or surge protector/power strip.

When the power is first connected to theDVD 50, the front panel Information Display $will welcome you with a HELLO DVD 50message and the DVD 50 screen will appear inyour video display. The DVD 50 will thenattempt to see whether there are any discs inthe machine, even though this is the first time itis being used. Since there are no discs in theplayer, a NO DISC message will appear inboth the on screen display and in theInformation Display, and the disc numbersinside the Disc Number Indicators B willgo out as each position in the loading tray isexamined and found to be empty. It is not nec-essary to load any discs in the machine at thistime to start the setup process.

To access the Setup Menu, press the MenuButton on the remote. The Setup Menuwill appear on the video display screen asshown in Figure 1. The left side of the screenwill show the various options, and the box on the right side of the screen will show the current defaults.

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To navigate through the settings on the screen,use the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons e toscroll up or down through the list of settings orthe list of options. Press the ‹/› NavigationButtons e to move back and forth betweenthe list of settings of the left side of the screenand the list of options for those settings on theright side of the screen. To choose a specificoption, use the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttonse until it is highlighted. Press the EnterButton ` to select the choice. When a selec-tion is made, you may confirm the choice bychecking to see that an orange dot fills the circle next to the choice.

Audio Language SelectionThe Audio Language option sets the defaultchoice for the language that will be playedfrom a DVD disc.

To select the language default, you must beviewing the Setup Menu (Figure 1), which isavailable by pressing the Menu Buttonwhile the unit is in the Stop mode. AudioLanguage Selection is the first option, so it willautomatically be highlighted in dark blue whenthe Setup Menu is displayed.

To change the default Language, press the ›Navigation Button e and note that the listof system defaults will be replaced with a list ofthe available options, for the audio languagesetting as shown in Figure 2. The current lan-guage choice will be indicated by a filled-inorange circle on the list on the right side of the screen.

Figure 2

To change the default setting, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons e until thedesired choice is highlighted, and then pressthe Enter Button `. Note that the circle foryour choice will fill in, and the menu will returnto the default listings.

If you wish to change the default to a languageother than those shown in the menu, press the¤ Navigation Button e until the “Other”line on the bottom is highlighted. Consult theLanguage Codes list on page 38 for the desiredlanguage. Press the Enter Button `. Next,enter the number for the desired language codeusing the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons e.Press the buttons until the desired numberappears in the first position, and then press the› Navigation Button e to move to thenext position. Continue to enter the numberusing the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons e ateach spot and then move to the next one.When all four digits have been entered and theOK box is highlighted, press the Enter Button` to store the selection in the DVD 50’smemory. Although the word “OTHER” willappear in the settings list, your desired choicewill be entered.

Note that when a default language is selected,it will be used whenever that language is pres-ent on the DVD disc being played. However,when that language is not present, the lan-guage used will be the one preprogrammedinto the disc itself. (Typically, that default will be English for discs sold in Region 1, but theselection may vary at the discretion of the disc’sproducer.)

Although the default determines the languagethat will be used when a disc is first put intoplay, the language may easily be changed atany time through the use of the Menu Bar. Seepage 30 for more information.

If you have no other changes to make after set-ting this default, press the Menu Buttonto remove the Setup Menu from the screen, orpress the Play Button g/# to begin orresume playback.

Subtitle Language SelectionThe Subtitle Language option sets the defaultchoice for the language that will be displayedwhen subtitles are turned on during DVD playback.

To select the Subtitle Language default, youmust be viewing the Setup Menu (Figure 1),

which is available by pressing the MenuButton while the unit is in the StopMode. At the Setup Menu, press the ¤Navigation Button e until the SubtitleLanguage option is highlighted.

To change the default Subtitle Language, pressthe › Navigation Button e and note thatthe list of system defaults will be replaced witha list of the available options, as shown inFigure 3. The current subtitle language choicewill be indicated by a filled-in circle on the liston the right side of the screen.

Figure 3

To change the default setting, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons e until the desiredchoice is highlighted, and then press the EnterButton `. Note that the circle for yourchoice will fill in, and the menu will return tothe default listings.

If you wish to change the subtitle default to alanguage other than those shown, press the ¤ Navigation Button e until the “Other”line on the bottom is highlighted. Consult theLanguage Codes list on page 38 for the desiredlanguage. Press the Enter Button `. Next,enter the number for the desired language codeusing the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons e.Press the buttons until the desired numberappears in the first position, and then press the› Navigation Button e to move to thenext position. Continue to enter the numberusing the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons e ateach spot and then move to the next one.When all four digits have been entered and theOK box is highlighted, press the Enter Button` to store the selection in the DVD 50’smemory. Although the word “OTHER” willappear in the settings list, your desired choicewill be entered.

Note that when a default subtitle language isselected, it will be used whenever that lan-guage is present on the DVD disc being played.However, when that language is not present,the language used will be the one prepro-

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grammed into the disc itself. (Typically, thatdefault will be English for discs sold inRegion 1, but the selection may vary at the discretion of each disc’s producer.)

Although the default will set the language thatwill be used when the disc is first put into play,the language may easily be changed at anytime by using the Subtitle Button . Seepage 31 for more information.


Menu Language SelectionThe Menu Language option sets the defaultchoice for the language that will be used forthe DVD 50’s own on-screen menu displays.This default setting DOES NOT impact the play-back of DVD discs.

To select the Menu Language default, you mustbe viewing the Setup Menu (Figure 1), which isavailable by pressing the Menu Buttonwhile the unit is in the Stop mode. At the SetupMenu, press the ¤ Navigation Button euntil the Menus option is highlighted.

To change the default Menu Language, pressthe › Navigation Button e and note thatthe list of system defaults will be replaced witha list of the available options, as shown inFigure 4. The current language choice will beindicated by a filled-in circle on the list on theright side of the screen.

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To change the default setting, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons e until the desiredchoice is highlighted, and then press the EnterButton `. Note that the circle for yourchoice will turn orange, and the menu willreturn to the default listings.


Ratings Selection and Password ControlThe DVD 50 enables you to control the discsthat are viewed by setting a ratings level. Whena disc has a rating level greater than thedefault, it will not play. To further protectagainst unauthorized viewing of restricted discs,the ratings-level option may be locked so thatonly authorized persons (such as a parent) maychange the rating level after a password isentered.

The ratings system is dependent on informationencoded into the DVD disc being played and,although most movies have an MPAA or otherrating symbol, the disc may or may not containthat rating in its software. In addition to thefive MPAA ratings of G, PG, PG-13, R and NC-17, the DVD 50 will accommodate a totalof eight ratings steps, as set by the creators ofthe DVD format. These additional steps allowfor more critical control of program playback forall audiences.

To select the permitted ratings values, you mustbe viewing the Setup Menu (Figure 1), which isavailable by pressing the Menu Buttonwhile the unit is in the Stop mode. At the SetupMenu, press the ¤ Navigation Button euntil the Rating option is highlighted.

To change the default Rating setting, press the› Navigation Button e and note that thelist of system defaults will be replaced with a list of the program ratings as shown inFigure 5. Some ratings will be highlighted inorange, while others will be highlighted in blue.Discs with a rating in the orange color bandwill play without any further action by the viewer. Discs with ratings in the blue band willonly play after a password is entered.

Figure 5

To change the range of ratings that may beviewed without a password, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons e until thedesired range is set, and then press the EnterButton `. The listing in the default settingswill now show the highest rated program thatmay be viewed without entering a password.


Password Selection and Control LockThe DVD 50’s Password System is used to con-trol viewing of restricted programs and one’scapability to change the password itself. TheDVD 50 is shipped without a password andwith the settings for the password systemunlocked. The following instructions will show how to add a password and to lock thesettings.

To set a password or lock the password system, you must be viewing the Setup Menu(Figure 1), which is available by pressing theMenu Button while the unit is in theStop mode. At the Setup Menu, press the ¤ Navigation Button e until the Passwordoption is highlighted.

To enter a password, press the › NavigationButton e and note that the list of systemdefaults will be replaced with a new MenuScreen (Figure 6). To enter a password, check tomake certain that the word “Set” appears tothe right of an orange circle and then press theEnter Button `. The Enter Password screenwill then appear on your video display (Figure 7).

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Figure 7

To enter a password you may either enter thefour-digit number directly, using the NumericButtons n, or you may use the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons e to select the number for a position, and then press the ›Navigation Button e to move to the nextposition. Note that as each number is entered,it will turn to a solid circle when you move tothe next position to protect the password’s privacy. When all four numbers of the password have been entered, press the EnterButton `.

After the password has been entered once, asecond set of data entry boxes will appear, ask-ing you to confirm the entry (Figure 8). Usingthe same method described earlier, enter thepassword again. When all four numbers havebeen repeated, press the Enter Button ` toset the password in the DVD 50’s memory. Ifthe two passwords do not agree, an “IncorrectPassword” (Figure 9) message will appear toask you to try entering the number again.

Figure 9

Once this password is entered, you will need touse this four-digit number to view a disc whenthe rating of the disc exceeds the settingsentered in the Ratings Menu. If a password has been entered, it is also required when youchange the settings range in the Ratings Menu.Finally, the password is required if you wish tounlock the system again to permit access to theRatings Menu.


Clearing PasswordsOnce a password has been entered, the systemremains locked until the password is cleared. Toclear a password so that the ratings may bechanged or to permit any movie to be viewedregardless of ratings, you must be viewing theSetup Menu (Figure 1), which is available bypressing the Menu Button while the unitis in the Stop mode. At the Setup Menu, pressthe ¤ Navigation Button e until thePassword option is highlighted. As the system islocked, you will first be asked to enter the pass-word previously set (Figure 7). Enter that pass-word using the Numeric Buttons n andthen press the Enter Button `.

Figure 8

To clear the password lock once you haveentered the correct password, press the ¤Navigation Button e once so that the cir-cle next to the word “Clear” is filled in orangeand press the Enter Button `. Note thatthe selection options will revert to Set only, asthe password system is now deactivated. TheParental Lock Indicator Q will also go outto show that the unit has returned to normal,password-free, operation. If you have no otherchanges to make after setting this default,press the Menu Button to remove theSetup Menu from the screen, or press the PlayButton g/# to begin or resume playback.

Changing the PasswordIf you feel that the password has becomeknown to an unauthorized person, you maychange the password without unlocking thesystem. To change a password, you must beviewing the Setup Menu (Figure 1), which isavailable by pressing the Menu Buttonwhile the unit is in the Stop mode. At the SetupMenu, press the ¤ Navigation Button euntil the Password option is highlighted. As thesystem is locked, you will first be asked to enterthe password previously set. Enter that pass-word using the Numeric Buttons n andthen press the Enter Button `.

To change the password, press the ¤ Navigation Button e so that the circlenext to the word “Change” is orange.Next, press the Enter Button `. On thenext screen that appears (Figure 7), enter thenew four-digit password directly by using theNumeric Buttons n, or you may use the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons e to select thenumber for a position, and then press the › Navigation Button e to move to thenext position. Note that as each number isentered, it will turn to a solid circle when youmove to the next position to protect the pass-word’s privacy. When all four numbers of thepassword have been entered, press the EnterButton `.

After the password has been entered once, asecond set of data entry boxes will appear, ask-ing you to confirm the entry (Figure 8). Usingthe same method described above, enter thepassword again. When all four numbers havebeen repeated, press the Enter Button ` toset the password in the DVD 50’s memory. Ifthe two passwords do not agree, an “IncorrectPassword” message (Figure 9) will appear toask you to try entering the number again.

Once the new password has been entered, thesystem remains locked with the new passwordin effect. If you have no other changes to makeafter setting this default, press the MenuButton to remove the Setup Menu fromthe screen, or press the Play Button g/#to begin or resume playback.

Aspect RatioThe aspect ratio of a television picture is therelationship between its width and height, andit defines the shape of the picture. Televisionsets have traditionally had an aspect ratio of4 x 3, which is to say that they are almostsquare, with slightly more width than height.Almost all television programming is presentedin the 4 x 3 aspect ratio so that the pictures fitwithin the confines of the TV screen.

Movies, on the other hand, have a variety ofwhat are known as “wide aspect ratio” formatsthat are significantly wider in relation to theirheight than traditional television pictures.Indeed, the development of wide-screen movieswas something that was popularized in the1950’s in response to the success of television;movie producers wanted to provide a widervista than afforded by TVs.

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However, since many movies are produced for awider screen than the TV set they are playedon, there is a problem that is like fitting asquare peg in a round hole. In many instancesthis is taken care of by the disc’s producers,who reformat the image to fit within a standard4 x 3 TV screen. Discs such as this require nospecial setting. The only downside to this is thatwhen wide-screen movies are converted to4 x 3, some of the information at the sides of ascene may be cut off due to the difference inpicture shape. This is also called a “pan andscan” presentation, as a 4 x 3 viewing area ismoved across the wider cinema image.

Other discs are produced in what is called a“letterbox wide-screen” format. In this case theentire wide image is fit inside the 4 x 3 screenshape from side to side. This means that yousee the entire picture as the movie’s directorintended, but the height of the picture isreduced to accommodate the added width. Theblank areas that appear at the top and bottomof the screen make the image in the centerappear as if you are looking into a mail slot,giving this sort of presentation the nickname of“letterbox.”

The DVD format accommodates both of theseformats, though it is up to the producer of thedisc to select which way to convert the movieto video. Sometimes you will have a choice ofonly one of the two formats, while some discsoffer a full screen, with the pan and scan ver-sion on one side of a disc and the widescreen,but letterbox version, on the other side.

The DVD 50 will play either type of disc, andyou may select a default that tells which way topresent the image when there is a choice.

To select an aspect ratio default, you must beviewing the Setup Menu (Figure 1), which isavailable by pressing the Menu Buttonwhile the unit is in the Stop mode. At the SetupMenu, press the ¤ Navigation Button euntil the TV Aspect option is highlighted. Next,press the Enter Button `. Select one of the three choices in the options box(Figure 10) using the ⁄/¤ NavigationButtons e.

Figure 10

Depending on the type of television set youhave, choose one of these three options:

■ 4 x 3 Letterbox: Choose this setting if youhave a standard 4 x 3 television set and pre-fer to see movies in their original aspectratio. You will see the entire movie but,when it is presented in a letterbox fashion,there will be black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. Movies or other pro-grams recorded in a 4 x 3 format will appearnormal.

■ 4 x 3 Pan Scan: Choose this setting if youhave a standard 4 x 3 television set andalways want the image to fill the entirescreen. When a wide-screen movie is shown,you may not see parts of the picture at oneside of the screen or the other. Note, how-ever, that even when you select this option,playing a wide-screen-only movie will resultin black letterbox bars at the top and bot-tom of the screen. This is due to the way the disc was produced, and it cannot bechanged.

■ 16 x 9 Wide-Screen: Choose this setting onlyif you have a wide-screen television set(16 x 9 aspect ratio). With this setting, theDVD 50 will adjust the output for wide-screen movies so that they fill the entirescreen in the proper aspect ratio. Note, how-ever, that in this setting a disc recorded inthe 4 x 3 aspect ratio will appear in the widescreen as a boxed image in the center, withblack columns on the left and right side ofthe screen.

NOTE: If the wide-screen option is chosen and a wide-screen movie is played on a con-ventional 4 x 3 aspect ratio set, the image willbe distorted due to vertical compression.

Make the selection for your desired aspect ratioby pressing the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttonse so that the circle next to your choice isfilled in orange. Press the Enter Button `to finalize the selection.


Video OutputThe DVD 50 is among the first 5-disc DVDchangers available that offers the option ofhigh-quality, progressive scan output in addi-tion to standard composite video and S-Videooutputs. When used with a compatible “digitalready” television, the progressive scan outputdelivers twice the information of a standardpicture for a seamless, cinema-like image.

IMPORTANT NOTES ON PROGRESSIVESCAN OPERATION:The progressive scan outputs may only be usedwith video displays (direct-view monitors, rearor front projectors) that have progressive scancompatibility. In general, this includes setsdesigned for use with high-definition television(HDTV), as well as other high-scan-rate moni-tors and displays. If the specifications for yourdisplay show a “horizontal scan rate” figure of31.5 kHz or higher, then the set is most likelycompatible with the progressive scan signal. Ifyou have any doubt as to the compatibility ofyour display with the high-scan-rate signal,consult the set’s owner’s manual, ask your deal-er or installer, or contact the set manufacturer.If the progressive scan rate output is enabled,but the display device is not compatible, youwill not be able to see any image.

If your video display is compatible with progres-sive scan, make certain that you connect theDVD 50 to the display using the ComponentVideo Outputs ¢. Depending on thespecifics of your display, the correct input maybe labeled “Component Video”, “HDComponent Input” or some other similar term.If there is a question as to which input jacksshould be used on your video display, consultthe set’s owner’s manual, ask your dealer orinstaller, or contact the set manufacturer.

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To select the Video Output you must first beviewing the Setup Menu (Figure 1), which isavailable by pressing the Menu Buttonwhile the unit is in the Stop mode. At the SetupMenu, press the ¤ Navigation Button euntil the Video Output option is highlighted.Press the Enter Button ` to view theoptions for this selection (Figure 11).

Figure 11

If you are using the S-Video output only, nochange is required, but it is a good idea tocheck this option to make certain that the circlenext to the S-Video option is orange.

If you are using the Component Video jacks, butare connecting the DVD 50 to a standard (ana-log) television, press the ⁄/¤ NavigationButtons e so that the circle next to theword “Component” is orange. Press the EnterButton ` to store the setting in the DVD 50’smemory, but DO NOT change the setting in thebottom half of the menu box. The orange circlein the Progressive section of the menu shouldbe next to “Off”.

If you are using the Component Video jacks forconnection to a video display that is compatiblewith a progressive scan signal, first press the ‚Navigation button so that the circle next to the word “Component” is orange. Next, pressthe Enter Button `, then press the ‹/›Navigation Buttons e so that the orangecircle in the lower portion of the menu boxunder the word “Progressive” is next to theword “On”. Press the Enter Button ` toenter the setting to the DVD 50’s memory.

WARNING: Once the setting for progressivescan output is entered, an image will only bevisible on a progressive scan-compatible video display. If you change the setting to“Progressive” Scan in error, you must reset theunit by first pressing the Stop Button j/!to stop any disc that is playing. Next, press theStop Button j/! again and hold it forfive seconds before releasing it. Turn the unitoff and pause for a few seconds. When you turn

the DVD 50 on again, the video output will berestored to the standard setting, and a picturewill once again be visible on a conventionalanalog display.

If you have no further changes to make aftersetting this default, press the Menu Button

to remove the Setup Menu from thescreen, or press the Play Button g/# toresume playback.

To enable the Auto Play function you must firstbe viewing the Setup Menu (Figure 1), which isavailable by pressing the Menu Buttonwhile the unit is in the Stop mode. At the SetupMenu, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttone until the Auto Play option is highlighted.Press the Enter Button ` to view theoptions for this selection (Figure 12).

DVD Auto PlayThe DVD 50’s Auto Play function makes it easierand more enjoyable to view DVDs. When thisfeature is activated, the unit will automaticallystart playback when the Main Menu of a DVDappears if no other button is pressed withinthree seconds of the time the Main Menuappears. In normal use, most discs stop at theMain Menu to wait for your input, requiringsome user intervention. With Auto Play, DVDviewing is seamless, as the start of the movie isautomatically selected unless another functionis specifically requested. Of course, even withAuto Play in effect, you may always customizethe disc’s playback by pressing any button tomake your selection within three seconds.

Figure 12

To enable the Auto Play function, press the ¤ Navigation Button e so that the circlenext to the word “Auto” is orange. Next, pressthe Enter Button ` to activate the featureand store the setting in the DVD 50’s memory.Note that the AUTOPLAY Indicator Iwill light to remind you that DVD discs will godirectly into the Play mode, rather than stop attheir Main Menu.

To disable the Auto Play function, press the ⁄ Navigation Button e so that the circlenext to the word “Off” is orange. Next, pressthe Enter Button ` to store the setting inthe DVD 50’s memory. If the setting was previ-ously active, the AUTOPLAY Indicator Iwill go out.

If you have no further changes to make aftersetting this default, press the Menu Button

to remove the Setup Menu from thescreen, or press the Play Button g/# toresume playback.

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Dynamic Range SettingWith the DVD format you have the opportunityto hear a program’s soundtrack in the mostaccurate and realistic presentation possible,thanks to the use of digital audio technology.However, in certain instances you may wish toslightly compress the dynamic range of theaudio output (the difference between the loud-est sounds and the quietest ones) so that youmay listen to a movie at a lower volume with-out losing dialog intelligibility.

In most cases it is desirable to leave theDynamic Range setting at “OFF” so that nocompression is applied to the audio, but if youwish to change to a compressed setting, followthese steps.

First, you must be viewing the Setup Menu(Figure 1), which is available by pressing theMenu Button while the unit is in theStop mode. At the Setup Menu, press the ¤ Navigation Button e until the DynamicRange option is highlighted. Next, press theEnter Button ` and select one of the two choices in the options box using the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons e (Figure 13).The choices are as follows:

Figure 13

■ Off: Select this option to turn off theDynamic Range compression and have thesoundtrack presented exactly as it wasauthored.

■ On: Select this option to turn on theDynamic Range compression circuitry so that the dialog will remain clear even at lowvolume levels.

When you have made your selection using the⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons e to highlightthe desired option, press the Enter Button` and note that the circle next to your choicewill fill in. The menu system will then automati-cally return to the status listing.


Note that the performance of the DynamicRange function is dependent on the audio format of the disc being played, and whether or not the disc’s soundtrack is capable of thisfeature.

Digital Audio OutDVD players accommodate a variety of audioformats, including Dolby Digital, DTS and thePCM audio format used by conventional CDdiscs and some DVD playback. Depending onthe type of equipment your DVD 50 is connectedto, you need to set a default for the type ofaudio outputs accommodated. Although theDVD 50 will play all of these disc types, thissetting creates a default that tells which way topresent the soundtracks when there is a choice.

In addition to compatibility with both DolbyDigital and DTS multichannel soundtracks,the DVD 50 also accommodates the latest 96kHz DVD recordings. This menu sectionallows you to select how 96kHz audio pro-grams are handled so that they are compatiblewith your A/V receiver or surround processor.

To select a Digital Audio Output default, youmust be viewing the Setup Menu (Figure 1),which is available by pressing the MenuButton while the unit is in the Stopmode. At the Setup Menu, press the ¤Navigation Button e until the DigitalAudio Out option is highlighted. Next, press theEnter Button `. Select one of the threechoices in the options box (Figure 14) using the⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons e. The choicesare as follows:

Figure 14

■ Stream/PCM: Choose this option if yourA/V receiver or surround processor is capa-ble of decoding both Dolby Digital and DTSaudio. With this selection, either DolbyDigital or DTS will be output according tothe choice made in the Audio Menu optionsprovided by the DVD disc.

■ Dolby Digital/PCM: Choose this option ifyour A/V receiver or surround processor hasa digital input, but is only capable of decod-ing Dolby Digital. With this selection, whenboth a Dolby Digital and DTS program arepresent, the DVD 50 will automatically out-put the Dolby Digital data stream.

■ PCM: Choose this setting if you are usingonly the left/right Analog Audio Outputs£, or if the Digital Audio Outputs¶/• are connected to a processor that iscapable of decoding only conventional PCMaudio for CDs.

Remember, regardless of the option chosen, youmay still have to adjust the settings on youraudio equipment or in a specific disc’s menusto match the output of the DVD 50. In addition,the choice of which audio formats are availableis limited by the type of material recorded onthe disc when it was authored.

Use the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons e tomake your selection, as noted by the circle tothe right of your desired choice turning orange.

Once a selection has been made for the type ofdigital audio data streams that the DVD 50outputs, you may also need to adjust the way ithandles the various sampling frequencies usedin the production of digital audio for DVD. TheDVD 50 is compatible with both 48kHz and96kHz sampling, but some early A/V receiversand surround processors are not. If your audiosystem is NOT capable of handling 96kHz audiosignals in their native form, do not make anychanges to the bottom part of the Digital AudioOut menu, and press the Enter Button `twice to return to the Main Menu Settingsoption. However, if your audio system can han-dle these signals, change the setting to achievethe greatest audio fidelity possible.

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To change the Sample Frequency setting, firstselect the desired digital audio output type asindicated above. Then, press the Enter Button`. Press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttonse so that that circle next to your desiredchoice is orange.

If your A/V receiver or surround processor isNOT capable of handling 96kHz signals, selectthe 48kHz option. When this choice is made,the DVD 50 will automatically convert any96kHz signals to a 48kHz output so that yoursystem is capable of decoding them.

If your A/V receiver or surround processor IScapable of handling 96kHz signals, select the96kHz option. When this choice is made, theDVD 50 will pass each type of signal throughwithout any further processing. When a 96kHzsignal is present, it will be noted by the96kHz/24-Bit Audio Indicator T.

Once the selection is made, press the EnterButton ` to return to the Main SettingsMenu.

At this point you will have completed all of thesteps needed to configure the DVD 50 for thespecifics of your system. Before playing a discyou may use the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttonse to return to any of the items for additionalchanges, or you may press the Play Buttong/# to begin or resume playback of a program.

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Playback Basics for All Formats

Loading DiscsTo load discs in the DVD 50, first make certainthat the unit is turned on by pressing thePower Switch b/1 so that the StatusIndicator 2 turns green.

Next, press the Open/Close Button 9/iuntil the Disc Tray 5 opens.

Holding the discs by the edge, gently placeeach one into one of the compartment slots inthe drawer. Note that there is a numberembossed onto the drawer tray at the right ofthe disc slot. This is the number for that specificdisc position; it will be used to indicate the discin both the Information Display and the on-screen displays.

When loading discs, please note the following:

■ The DVD 50 will play discs with the follow-ing logos only. DO NOT attempt to playanother type of disc, as shown in the list onpage 5.

■ The DVD 50 will only play discs in the NTSCvideo format. It will not play discs for otherstandards such as PAL or SECAM.

■ Playback capability for CD-RW discs will varyaccording to the quality of the CD-RW disc.On some occasions it is possible that CD-RWdiscs may not play on the DVD 50. This doesnot indicate any problem with the DVD 50.

■ The DVD 50 will only play discs that arecoded for Region 1 or discs that are open to being played in all regions. Discs thatcontain a Region Code of 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 (as noted by a number inside a world maplogo on the disc’s cover jacket or case) willnot play.

■ Both 5-inch (12cm) and 3-inch (8cm) discsmay be used.

■ When loading CD audio discs, load the discswith the label side up.

■ When loading DVD discs with printed labels,load them label side up.

■ Some DVD discs are double-sided. The titleinformation for these will be printed on theinner ring of the disc, very close to the cen-ter hole. The title for the side you wish toplay should be facing up.

To move the discs in the tray so that you mayinsert discs in slots that are partially hiddeninside the disc tray drawer, press the Disc SkipButton 7/m. Each press of the button willmove the carousel tray one position to the left(counterclockwise).

■ To access all disc positions, the unit must bein the full-stop position. If the unit is in thePlay mode, press the Stop Button !/jtwice.

■ If the disc tray drawer is opened while a discis playing, the Play Exchange feature allowsyou to change the remaining four discs.Simply press the Disc Skip Button 7/mto move the discs in the tray in one directionor the other.

IMPORTANT NOTES ON DISC LOADING

■ Remove all discs from the tray before moving the player.

■ Make certain that all discs are properly seated before closing the disc tray drawer.

■ Do not push the disc tray drawer with thepower off.

■ Do not attempt to change discs or touch thedisc tray carousel while it is moving.

■ Do not attempt to rotate the disc tray byhand. If the tray drawer or carousel trayappears to be stuck, contact your localHarman Kardon authorized service center.

■ When loading discs, always place the discsone at a time in the center position in thetray, even if there are empty positions to theleft and right of center. After placing a discin the center position, press the Disc SkipButton 7/m to bring the next emptyposition to the center. Loading discs in thismanner will ensure that the unit recognizesthat there is a disc in that place in the tray.

■ Do not load more than one disc in each slotin the tray and do not attempt to place astandard 5-inch (12cm) disc over a smaller3-inch (8cm) disc.

■ When using the Play Exchange feature youmay see an empty disc position rotate pastthe center of the player in a way that pre-vents you from placing a disc there. This isnormal, as the empty slot is actually the onethat belongs to the disc being played.DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PLACE A DISC IN THESLOT if it passes by the front of the machineand disappears under the left side of thedrawer. Should a disc inadvertently beplaced in this slot, the machine will sensethe error if the drawer is closed with a discin the current-play disc’s slot and bring thedisc back to the center position for removal.To prevent damage to the unit’s mechanism,the disc drawer will not close until the extradisc is removed.

Once the discs are loaded, press theOpen/Close Button 9/i to close the disctray. When the tray drawer closes, the disc thatwas last in the center position facing outwardin the tray will be readied for playback. Afterthe drawer closes, you will see a brief indicationof Reading in both the InformationDisplay and in the on-screen display to alertyou to the fact that the unit is determining thetype of disc (DVD or CD) and is reading thedata for track, chapter, title and other informa-tion about the disc. At the same time, the DiscNumber Indicator B for the disc in use willbegin to flash, indicating which disc is beingplayed.

Once the disc’s data has been read, the type ofdisc (DVD or VCD) will be displayed by the DiscType Indicator A and the disc will automati-cally begin playing. The disc’s track timing infor-mation and other relevant data will appear inthe Information Display $. For CD discsonly, a Status Menu Bar will appear in the on-screen display. To view this display for DVDdiscs, press the Status Button c.

The Disc Number Indicator B will show alighted number for the disc slot positions thatare occupied, and the number for disc in usewill flash. Note, however, that all occupied posi-tions may not be shown until the disc tray hasbeen rotated past an empty or occupied slot bypressing the Disc Skip Buttons 7/m, or bymanually selecting a specific disc with theDirect Access Buttons 6.

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Auto Power Shut-OffAs an optional feature, you may set the DVD 50so that it automatically turns off after ten min-utes when the unit is idle and no disc is play-ing. The normal factory default for this featureis “OFF”, meaning that the unit will remain onuntil turned off using the Power Switch 1 onthe front panel or the Power-Off Buttonon the remote. However, should you wish toactivate this feature, follow these steps:

■ While the unit is stopped and no disc isplaying, press and hold both the ReverseSearch Button h and the Next Buttonz simultaneously for five seconds.

■ Release the buttons when you see that the Information Display $ reads AUTO OFF N.

■ Press the Next Button z to toggle thedisplay so that it reads AUTO OFF Y.

■ Press any other button on the remote tostore the setting and to return the unit andthe display to normal operation.

Should you wish to reverse the setting back tothe “OFF” mode, so that the unit stays on untilmanually turned off, repeat the procedure out-lined above but toggle the display so that itreads AUTO OFF N.

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Basic playback with the DVD 50 involves func-tions similar to those you may be familiar withfor conventional CD players or changers:

■ Turn the unit on by pressing in the PowerSwitch 1/b.

■ If there are discs already loaded in the unit,the last disc to be played will automaticallybegin playing. If the disc was stopped usingthe Resume function, playback will beginfrom the point where it was stopped. If thedisc was stopped by pressing the StopButton !/j twice, the disc will beginplaying from its beginning.

■ Load any new discs as indicated in the previous section.

■ After loading discs, press the Open/CloseButton 9/i to begin play.

Playback Features for DVD and CD Discs:

■ To move to the next disc in the unit, pressthe Disc Skip Button 7/m.

■ To select a specific disc in the player, pressthe Direct Access Button 6 correspondingto the slot where that disc is loaded.

■ To momentarily pause playback and freezethe current picture frame on a DVD, pressthe Pause Button @/x. To resume play-back after pressing the Pause button, pressthe Play Button #/g.

■ To move forward or backward through thetracks on a CD or the chapters on a DVD,press the Skip Forward/Reverse Button) on the front panel or the Previous/Next Buttons f/z on the remote.

■ To move forward or backward through theDVD or CD disc being played at fast speed,press the Search Forward/ReverseButtons 8/h/y. Once one of thesebuttons is pressed, the fast search will continue until the Play Button #/g ispressed. Note that the fast-play speeds varyfor CD discs and DVDs.

For DVD playback, there are four fast-playspeeds. Each press of the SearchForward/Reverse Buttons 8/h/y willcycle to the next speed in the following order:

■ In Fast Search x2, both segments of the ‹‹or ›› Playback Mode Indicator S willlight steadily.

■ In Fast Search x4, the outside segment ofthe ‹‹ or ›› Playback Mode IndicatorS will flash and the inside segment willremain steadily lit.

■ In Fast Search x16, the inside segment ofthe ‹‹ or ›› Playback Mode IndicatorS will flash and the outside segment willremain steadily lit.

■ In Fast Search x100, both segments of the‹‹ or ›› Playback Mode Indicator Swill flash.

Note that there will be no audio playback dur-ing fast-forward or reverse-play of DVD discs.This is normal for DVD, as A/V receivers andsurround processors cannot process the digital audio streams during fast-play modes;audio will be heard during fast-play of conventional CDs.

For CD playback, there are three fast-playspeeds. Each press of the of the SearchForward/Reverse Buttons 8/h/y willcycle to the next speed in the following order:

■ In Fast Search x2, both segments of the ‹‹or ›› Playback Mode Indicator S willlight steadily.

■ In Fast Search x4, the outside segment ofthe ‹‹ or ›› Playback Mode IndicatorS will flash and the inside segment willremain steadily lit.

■ In Fast Search x8, the inside segment of the‹‹ or ›› Playback Mode Indicator Swill flash and the outside segment willremain steadily lit.

NOTE: Fast Search Plus is not available whenMP3 discs are playing.

When playing a DVD disc, you may move for-ward or backward through the program beingplayed in one of four speeds by pressing theSlow Play Buttons k on the remote. Eachpress of the buttons will move to the nextspeed in the following order:

■ In the 1/16th Speed Slow mode, both seg-ments of the ‹‹ or ›› Playback ModeIndicator S will flash.

■ In the 1/8th Speed Slow mode, the insidesegment of the ‹‹ or ›› Playback ModeIndicator S will flash and the outside seg-ment will remain steadily lit.

■ In the 1/4 Speed Slow mode, the outsidesegment of the ‹‹ or ›› Playback ModeIndicator S will flash and the inside seg-ment will remain steadily lit.

■ In the 1/2 Speed Slow mode, both segmentsof the ‹‹ or ›› Playback ModeIndicator S will remain steadily lit.

Note that there is no audio playback duringslow-forward or -reverse play of DVD discs. Thisis normal for DVD, as A/V receivers and sur-round processors cannot process the digitalaudio streams during slow modes. Slow play isnot available for CD discs.

■ When a camera icon appears on the screen,and the Angle Indicator H flashes, this isyour indication that there is multiple-angleinformation on the disc being played. Tochange the angle, press the Angle Button

until the desired angle view appears.An on-screen banner message will appear toindicate the angle view in use.

To illuminate the buttons on the remote controlso that they may be seen in low-light condi-tions, press the Light Button q.

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DVD Playback

Using a DVD’s MenuOne of the unique features of the DVD systemis that it offers a producer the opportunity toinclude a wide range of features on a disc,including multiple-language tracks; subtitles ina variety of languages; special information suchas movie trailers and cast information; as wellas other custom-tailored information. In addi-tion, producers may divide a movie or programinto chapters that allow for quick access to specific parts of the program. These chaptersmay be accompanied by thumbnail pictures of a scene from the specific chapter to help you select the desired spot on the disc.

When a disc is playing, press the MenuButton to pause the playback and displaythe disc’s menu. As there are no hard rulesabout style and contents of DVD menus, theway they appear on the screen and the infor-mation they contain will vary from one disc toanother. However, the following general rulesapply to most menus:

■ The first menu that appears is the MainMenu, and you may move through theoptions with the ⁄/¤/‹/› NavigationButtons e, as the disc’s programmingallows. The option selected will typically behighlighted in a certain color or inside anoutline box.

■ To select a highlighted option, which mayeither play a portion of the disc or move to asub-menu, press the Enter Button ` orPlay Button g/#.

■ On some discs, when you select the DVDmenu during the playback of a movie, thedisc will return to the point in the programwhere the menu was selected by offering a“Play Movie” option. Press the EnterButton ` or Play Button g/# toresume play. However, not all discs offer thisfeature, and selecting the menu while play-ing a movie may mean that you will eitherhave to go back to the beginning of the pro-gram or the start of a chapter. This feature isout of the control of the DVD 50, as it is setby the disc’s internal programming.

IMPORTANT NOTES ON DVD PLAYBACK

The DVD 50 is capable of all the features andoptions covered by the DVD standards.However, it is up to the producer of a DVD discto decide which of those features and functionsare available on any given disc. For that reason,not all discs will function identically, and somediscs will not have many of the features of theDVD system. For example, most current DVDdiscs do not take advantage of the multiple-angle feature. When you press a button and theplayer displays the “Feature Prohibited” icon“ ”, this is an indication that the disc has notbeen programmed for that feature.

In addition, it is common for the producers ofDVD discs to block the use of certain functionsduring only some parts of a disc. For example,many discs prohibit the use of fast-play buttonsor prohibit access to the Chapter Menu displayduring the playback of copyright notices, studiologos, movie credits or trailers. The appearanceof the “Feature Prohibited” icon “ ”, or theinability of certain features to operate when thedisc itself has prohibited them, does not indi-cate a problem with the DVD 50, as these fea-tures are outside of the unit’s control.

Zoom FeatureThe DVD 50’s advanced digital video processingcircuits include a Zoom feature that allows youto enlarge the image for closer examination ofa particular part of the picture. Six steps ofenlargement are available, and you may movethe picture around the screen while it isenlarged to locate a specific area.

■ To use the Zoom feature, press the ZoomButton u while a disc is playing orpaused. Each press of the button willincrease the zoom-in effect. When you havezoomed through all six steps, the picture willreturn to normal size.

■ While an image is enlarged, you may use the⁄/¤/‹/› Navigation Buttons e toshift the image on the screen so that areasof the picture that have zoomed off thescreen may be viewed.

■ To return to normal image size at any timewhile the Zoom feature is in use, press theClear Button t.

■ Note that the some discs are created in away that prevents the Zoom feature fromoperating. In addition, the Zoom feature willnot operate on disc menus and may notoperate on subtitles.

Playback Resume FeatureThe DVD 50 offers a “Resume” feature that isdifferent from the conventional “STOP” func-tion you may be used to on CD players. Whenthe Stop Button !/j is pressed once, thedisc will stop, an on-screen RESUME indicationwill appear on the video screen and theResume Indicator R will light. While theResume feature is active, the disc’s position isentered into the unit’s memory so that whenthe Play Button #/g is pressed to resumeplayback, the program will continue at thepoint where it was when the Stop button waspressed.

To completely stop playback, press the StopButton !/j twice.

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DVD Playback

Using the On-Screen Menu Bar for DVD PlaybackThe DVD 50 is equipped with a powerful on-screen display system that serves the dual pur-pose of showing you the current status of theDVD 50 while enabling quick and easy changesto settings and functions. Depending onwhether a DVD or CD is in use, the menu willvary to display information that is specific tothe type of disc in play.

DVD Menus and ControlsWhen a DVD is playing, press the StatusButton c to view the status of the currentdisc and to change the setting for key playbackfunctions (Figure 15).

Figure 15

Title: The number shown indicates the numberof the title that is currently playing.

Chapter: The number shown indicates thenumber of the chapter that is currently playing.

Audio: The number and abbreviation show theaudio language soundtrack that is currentlyplaying. Consult the DVD jacket for the key toavailable audio tracks on the disc.

Subtitles: The number and abbreviation showthe subtitle language that is currently playing.Consult the DVD jacket for the key to availablesubtitle languages on the disc.

Angles: The number shown indicates the multiple-angle view that is currently playing.

Bookmarks: Highlight this area and press theEnter Button ` to mark or go to previouslybookmarked locations on a disc.

Disc Type: The type of disc playing (DVD, VCDor CD) is shown.

Disc Number: The slot number of the discbeing played is shown.

Time Indicator: The elapsed time of the current title is shown.

Once the Menu Bar appears, press the ‹/›Navigation Buttons e to move across thedisplay to select the desired option. When theoption to be changed is highlighted in whitewith yellow brackets on both sides, press theEnter Button ` to change the setting forthat option.

Selecting a TitleSome discs contain more than one title.Remember that a disc may contain one title,two separate program titles, or the disc mayuse the Title function to separate out the spe-cial feature sections on the disc. The use oftitles is optional with the producer of each DVDdisc, as is the way in which he/she may chooseto implement the feature.

To change the title on those discs using theMenu Status Bar, follow these steps:

1. During disc playback, press the StatusButton c.

2. If needed, press the ‹/› NavigationButtons e until the disc icon for the currenttitle, with the letter “T” underneath it, is high-lighted in white between yellow brackets.

3. Press the Enter Button `.

4. Note that the number to the right of the “T”will be replaced with two dashes (– –).

5. Use the Numeric Buttons n to enter thenumber of the title to be accessed.

6. The desired title will automatically be started.

Titles may also be selected during the playbackof a DVD by pressing the Title Button a.However, the action of the disc when pressingthis button will vary from disc to disc. On occa-sion, pressing this button will take you to thedisc’s main menu while, in other cases, pressingthis button will result in no action at all.

Selecting a ChapterThe movies or programs on most discs aredivided into individual chapters, as selected bythe disc’s producer. Using the on-screen MenuBar, you may view the number of the currentchapter and move to any chapter on the disc.

To change the chapter using the Menu StatusBar, follow these steps:


2. Press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons euntil the icon showing a disc and a file folder(second from the left), with the letter “C”underneath it, highlighted in white betweenyellow brackets.


4. Note that the number to the right of the “C”will be replaced with two dashes (– –).

5. Using the Numeric Buttons n, enter thenumber of the title to be accessed.


Changing the Audio TrackDVD discs may contain a variety of audiotracks, including foreign languages, specialcommentaries, descriptive video for the sight-impaired, and various digital formats. In normalplay, the unit will always look for the defaultsetting for the audio track, but you may changethe audio track at any time using the MenuStatus Bar and following these steps:


2. Press the ‹/› Navigation Buttons euntil the speaker icon (third from the left) ishighlighted in white between yellow brackets.


4. Note that the main Menu Bar will bereplaced with a single display of the currentlanguage type (Figure 16).

Figure 16

5. Press the Enter Button ` until thedesired audio track is displayed. Note that theaudio tracks available on a disc will vary andthat they are always listed on the disc’s jacketor cover.

6. Within a few seconds, the disc will continueplay with the newly selected audio track.

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DVD Playback

Changing the Subtitle LanguageDVD discs may contain a variety of subtitles. Innormal play, the unit will always look for thedefault setting for the subtitle language, butyou may change that language at any timeusing the Menu Status Bar and by followingthese steps:


2. Press the ‹/› Navigation Buttons euntil the letter “S” icon (fourth from the left) ishighlighted in white between yellow brackets.


4. Note that the main Menu Bar will bereplaced with a single display of the subtitlelanguage (Figure 17).

Figure 17

5. Press the Enter Button ` or ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons e until the desiredsubtitle language is displayed. Note that thesubtitles available on a disc will vary, and theyare always listed on the disc’s jacket or cover.Some discs may not offer alternative subtitles,or any subtitles at all.

6. Within a few seconds, the disc will continueto play with the newly selected subtitle language.

Note that the subtitle language selected in thisfashion is temporary, and will remain in effectuntil the player is turned off. When the unit is turned on for subsequent play, the defaultsubtitle language will always be used.

Note that the subtitle feature may also beturned on or off, and the subtitle language maybe changed directly from the remote controlduring playback. To change the subtitle status,press the Subtitle On/Off Button andnote that a display of the currently selectedsubtitle languauge will appear on screen.

To turn the subtitles on or off, press theSubtitle On/Off Button again. Whenthere is a check mark in the box to the right ofthe language indication, the subtitles are on;when there is no check the subtitles are off.Each press of the button will turn the subtitleson or off. No further action is needed once theselections have been made; the on-screen mes-sage will go off within five seconds.

To change the subtitle language during play-back, press the Subtitle On/Off Button .Next, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttonse until the desired language name appears.If needed, press the Subtitle On/Off Button

to turn the subtitle display on after thelanguage selection has been made. No furtheraction is needed once the selections have beenmade; the on-screen message will go off withinfive seconds.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The steps indicated on the page allow you to change the subtitle lan-guage, but they do not determine if the sub-titles are actually displayed on the screen. Tohave the subtitles appear at any time, press theSubtitle On/Off Button to toggle thesubtitles on or off with each press of the but-ton. When the subtitles are active, a Check-mark icon “✔ ” will appear in the box to theright of the subtitle description as shown earlier.

Also note that some DVD discs do not containsubtitles. When the Subtitle On/Off Button

is pressed on a disc with no subtitles, theProhibit icon “ ” will appear on screen.

Changing Camera AnglesA special feature of the DVD format is its capa-bility of showing more than one view, or cam-era angle, of the same scene. This featureenables you to become the director, selectingthe view of a scene that you wish. Note, how-ever, that this feature does not appear on manydiscs and, when it does appear, it will typicallybe for only certain scenes and not for the entiredisc’s program. If you attempt to use the multi-ple-angle feature on a disc that is not pro-grammed for it, you may see the ProhibitedFeature icon “ ” on the screen. This is not afault of the player, but it simply indicates thatthe feature is not available on the disc beingplayed.

To see whether a disc contains multiple angles,check the disc’s cover or jacket. When a discdoes contain scenes with multiple angles, theproducers will usually include some sort of spe-cial on-screen icon to alert you to the avail-ability of different angles of view.

When a disc that contains multiple-angle infor-mation is playing, the Angle Indicator H willlight steadily throughout the disc. This tells youthat there are some places on the disc withmultiple camera angle choices. However, inalmost all cases, the actual use of multipleangles will be restricted to specific places onthe disc rather than appearing throughout the

program. When the Angle Indicator H flashesand a camera icon indicator appears on thevideo screen, that is your signal that multipleangles are present and that they may bechanged.

When multiple camera angles are available, theeasiest way to change the angle is to press theAngle Button . Each press of the buttonwill change the angle, as shown by the on-screen display (Figure 18). Once you haveselected the desired angle, no further action isneeded and the on-screen messages will disap-pear within a few seconds.

Figure 18

Note that the number of multiple angles avail-able and their placement on the disc is set bythe producer of each individual DVD, and is notset by the DVD 50. The number of angles avail-able will vary from one disc to another.

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CD Playback

Using the On-Screen Menu Bar for CD PlaybackThe DVD 50 allows you to take advantage ofthe on-screen Menu Bar even when playingCDs. The use of this graphical display makes iteasy to select CD functions.

CD Menus and ControlsWhen a CD is playing, the Menu Bar will auto-matically appear in your video display, eventhough there is no video on the CD itself. Toremove the Menu Bar at any time, press theClear Button t. If the Menu Bar is notpresent, press the Status Button c to haveit appear on the screen (Figure 19).

Figure 19

Track: The number shown indicates the numberof the track that is currently playing.

IntroScan: When the IntroScan feature isactive, the musical notes in this icon willchange.

Bookmarks: Highlight this area and pressenter to enter or go to bookmarked locationson a disc.

Time Display Type: This shows the type oftime indication being shown: Time Remainingfor the Current Track, Total Elapsed for the Disc,or Total Remaining for the Disc.

Disc Type: Shows the type of disc beingplayed.

Disc Number: The slot number of the discbeing played is shown.

Time Indicator: The time indication selected isshown.

Once the Menu Bar appears, press the ‹/›Navigation Buttons e to move across thedisplay to select the desired option. When theoption to be changed is highlighted in whitewith yellow brackets on both sides, press theEnter Button ` to change the setting forthat option.

Selecting a TrackTo select any track on a CD, follow these steps:

1. During disc playback, press the Status

Button c if the Menu Bar is not already onthe screen.

2. If needed, press the ‹/› NavigationButtons e until the disc icon with the letter“T” underneath it is highlighted in whitebetween yellow brackets.


4. Note that the number to the right of the “T”will be replaced with two dashes (– –).

5. Using the Numeric Keys n, enter thenumber of the track to be accessed.


Using IntroScanThe IntroScan feature allows you to sample thetracks on a CD by playing the first ten secondsof each track and then moving to the nexttrack. To use IntroScan, follow these steps:

1. During disc playback, press the StatusButton c if the Menu Bar is not already onthe screen.

2. If needed, press the ‹/› NavigationButtons e until the musical score icon withthe words “IntroScan” underneath it (secondfrom the left) is highlighted in white betweenyellow brackets.


4. Note that the disc will immediately begin toplay the first track on the disc and the musicalnotes in the icon will change and flash.

5. The unit will play the first ten seconds ofeach track on the disc, moving from one trackto the next.

6. To play a track during IntroScan, press thePlay Button g/#.

7. If no track is selected, the disc will stop play-ing when it has played the first ten seconds ofeach track in order.

Time Display SelectionWhen playing CDs, the DVD 50’s displays arecapable of the time displays that you are familiar with from traditional CD-only players.The choice of a time display is made throughthe use of the on-screen Menu Bar, but anychanges to the display will also change theTime Display mode for the Information Display.

To change the time display during CD playback,follow these steps:


2. If needed, press the ‹/› NavigationButtons e until the clock icon with theword “Time” next to it is highlighted in whitebetween yellow brackets.

3. Press the Enter Button ` to select one ofthese four choices. Each press of the button willselect the next option:

■ Track Elapsed: This shows the time thathas elapsed for the current track. At the startof each track this display will reset to zeroand begin to count up again.

■ Track Remain: This shows the time remaining for the current track. At the startof each track the time will begin to countdown again, starting with the total time ofthe track.

■ Disc Elapsed: This shows the total time that the current disc has played for all tracks.

■ Disc Remain: This shows the total timeremaining for all tracks on the disc that havenot yet been played.

CD-TextCD-Text is a special data code inserted in someCD releases that enables the DVD 50 to displaythe title of each track, the artist’s name andother data. When a disc with CD-Text informa-tion is playing, press the Title Button a toview the Text information in the InformationDisplay $. The information will scroll acrossthe display once, and then the display willreturn to normal operation.

HDCD PlaybackHDCD is a process that increases the fidelity ofboth specially encoded HDCD discs and stan-dard CD audio discs. When an HDCD-encodeddisc is playing, the special decoder is automati-cally activated and the HDCD Indicator Flights. No user intervention is required.

To enjoy the benefits of HDCD, your DVD 50must be connected to your A/V receiver via theAnalog Audio Outputs £. However, if yourA/V receiver or surround processor is equippedwith built-in HDCD decoding, you may also usea Coaxial ¶ or Optical • digital audio con-nection so that the HDCD processing is donethere.

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MP3 Disc Playback

The DVD 50 is rare among DVD players in that itis able to playback discs recorded with MP3 files.This means that you may enjoy the latest musicusing discs created in your computer through thehigh quality audio components in your home the-ater system. As the way that MP3 files are recordedon discs differs from the way conventional CDaudio discs are structured, MP3 playback is some-what different from standard CDs.

MP3 Disc PlaybackWhen the DVD 50 reads a disc and recognizes itas an MP3 disc, the MP3 Indicator J will lightand a listing of all the directories and tracks onthe disc will appear on the video screen. (Figure20). Note that the right side of the screen will ini-tially be blank, as that is used for programmingplaylists for MP3 playback.

Figure 20

To play a track, press the ⁄/¤ NavigationButtons e until the desired track name is high-lighted in yellow. If the list of tracks is longer thanwill fit on the screen, a ⁄ or ¤ indicator willappear at the top or bottom of the track list toremind you that you may scroll through the list tosee additional titles.

To begin playback press the Play Button #/gand note that a check mark will also appear tothe left of the track being played.

During MP3 playback most of the standardCD/DVD playback controls operate in their normalfashion:

■ You may skip forward to the next track on thedisc by pressing the Next Button z

■ You may skip back to the previous track on thedisc by pressing the Previous Button f

■ Press the Pause Button x to momentarilystop playback. Press it again to resume play.

NOTES ON MP3 PLAYBACK■ The Fast Forward and Reverse Search modes

are not available during MP3 playback.

■ During MP3 playback the Program TimeIndicators E will show the elapsed time of

the track being played. Other time displayoptions are not available with MP3 playback.

■ The DVD 50 is only compatible with standardMP3-encoded discs. Other compressed audioformats used for Internet audio downloads willnot play on the DVD 50.

■ Due to the differences in various versions ofthe MP3 format, and the many differencesbetween the CD-R machines used to recordMP3 discs on a computer, it is possible thatsome MP3 discs may not play on the DVD 50even though they will work on a computer.This is normal and does not indicate a faultwith the unit.

■ When a multisession disc with both standardCD audio and MP3 content is in use, the DVD 50 will play only the CD audio sections ofthe disc.

■ When an MP3 disc with multiple directories isplaying, the DVD 50 will search out all MP3files on the disc and list them in the on-screendisplay in the order in which the directories arestructured on the disc. Note that if the sametitle is used for tracks in different directories,this may result in the same title appearingmore than once in the track listings.

Programmed Playback with MP3 DiscsThe DVD 50 is capable of creating playlists up to60 tracks long with the MP3 files on a properlyrecorded disc. To create a playback list for MP3titles, follow these steps:

Step 1: Load a compatible MP3 disc, but do notput it into play.

Step 2: Press the Program Button s to opena playlist, as indicated by the appearance of an Eto the right of the word Program on the right sideof the video screen. The Program Indicator Kwill also light in the Information Display $.

Step 3: Use the ‹/› Navigation Buttons eto highlight the first track to be placed in the listand press the Enter Button `. Note that thetrack name will now appear on the right side ofthe screen.

Step 4: Repeat the step above until all desiredtracks are added to the playlist.

Step 5: To remove a track from the playlist, firstpress the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons e sothat the yellow highlight moves to the right sideof the screen under the PROGRAM listing. Use the⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons e to highlight thetrack to be deleted and press the Clear Button t.

Step 6. To clear all the tracks in the playlist andstart over, press the ‹/› Navigation Buttonse until the Clear All box at the bottom of theright side of the screen is highlighted and pressthe Enter Button `.

Step 7: To play the tracks on the list, press thePlay Button g/#. The “E” indication will goout and a check mark will appear next to thetrack being played.

Once a playlist is created, it will remain availableas long as the disc is not changed or the powerturned off. You may play any track on the discwithout erasing the playlist by pressing the ‹/› Navigation Buttons e to return the high-light bar to the left side of the screen.

Repeat Playback with MP3 DiscsRepeat playback operation for MP3 discs differssomewhat from the steps used for repeat play-back of standard DVD discs. The following repeatplay options are available:

■ To continually repeat the track currently beingplayed, press the Repeat Button o once.Note that the REPEAT 1 Indicator N willlight and an orange semicircle icon will appearto the right of the track name to indicate thetrack is programmed for repeat play. To cancelthe repeat press the Stop Button j/! orchange tracks using the Next z orPrevious f buttons.

■ To continually repeat an entire disc directory,press the Repeat Button o twice while anytrack on the disc is playing. Note that theREPEAT ALL Indicator N will light and anorange semicircle icon will appear to the rightof the track name to indicate the all tracks onethe disc or directory are programmed for repeatplay. To cancel repeat play for an entire disc,press the Stop Button j/!, or press theRepeat Button o again.

■ To continually repeat one track in a pro-grammed playlist, press the Repeat Buttono once while that track is playing. Note thatthe REPEAT 1 Indicator N will light and anorange semicircle icon will appear to the rightof the track name under the Program List toindicate the track is programmed for RepeatPlay. To cancel the Repeat, press the StopButton j/! or change tracks using theNext z or Previous f buttons.

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MP3 and VCD Playback

■ To continually repeat an entire programmedplaylist, press the Repeat Button otwice while any track in the program list isplaying. Note that an orange semicircle iconwill appear to the right of the Program titlein the on-screen display and the REPEATALL Indicator N will light to remind youthat the programmed playlist is set forRepeat Play. To cancel Repeat Play for anentire disc, press the Stop Button j/!,or press the Repeat Button o again.

■ The Random Play and Repeat A-B functionsare not available for MP3 discs.

VCD PlaybackVCD is a format that predates DVD which isbased on a different compression format thanDVD and a recording method that is similar toCDs. Although the DVD has, for the most part,replaced VCD as a format, the DVD 50 offersVCD playback so that you may play your exist-ing library of VCD discs.

There are two versions of the VCD format: anearly version which is simply called “VCD” anda later version with Playback Control which iscalled “Version 2.0” or “PBC”. The DVD 50 iscompatible with both forms of VCD, althoughplayback will vary according to which version is used and the specific way in which the discwas created.

Even though VCD discs provide video since theformat is based on CD technology, the playbackfunctions for a VCD disc operate very closely tothose for CD. To play a VCD disc, place it in theDVD 50 as you would any other CD or DVDdisc. After the unit takes a few seconds to readthe disc’s contents the VCD segment of theDisc Type Indicators A will light and thedisc will begin playing. If the disc has been cre-ated under VCD Version 2.0, or if it otherwiseallows Playback Control functionality, the lettersPBC will appear in the Title/Track IndicatorsC. However, keep in mind that the exact levelof functionality for any VCD will vary widely andit is ultimately determined by the way the discwas created, not by the DVD 50.

When playing VCD discs, most standardDVD/CD playback controls function as normal,including Play, Stop, Pause, Forward or ReverseSlow Play, and Fast Forward or Reverse Search(x2, 4x and 8x speeds). The indications for fast

play in either direction work as described forCD playback on page 32.

Using the On-Screen Status Bar for VCDPlaybackWhen playing many VCD discs it is possible toaccess the disc’s features using the on screenmenu bar in the same manner as shown for CDplayback on page 32. Note, however, that thewhile the IntroScan icons will appear in themenu bar, the IntroScan feature is not availablefor VCD discs.

Use of other functions will vary according to thedisc type. With some VCD discs you may selecta track using the Track function on the menubar. If the menu bar is not visible on the screenpress the Status Button 3 to recall it to thescreen. Note that when PBC appears under thedisc icon in the far left position of the menu barit is not possible to change track numbersdirectly.

Depending on the disc’s functionality, someVCD discs allow the time display to be changedin the same manner as described for CD discson page 32.

Playback ControlVCD discs made under the Revision 2.0 specifi-cation will usually offer PBC, or playback con-trol. With PBC many discs include chapter selec-tion menus that are similar to those found onDVDs. However, on VCD discs the menus arerecalled and controlled differently than on DVD discs.

■ To view the menu options on a PBC disc,press the Next z or Previous f but-tons on the remote or the Skip Forward/Reverse Buttons ) on the front panel.

■ Once the menu options appear on thescreen, make your selection by pressing theNumeric Button n that corresponds toyour desired choice. The desired selectionwill begin playing automatically.

Note that the Menu Button used during DVDplayback is not used for VCD playback.

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Programmed Play

The DVD 50 is equipped with a wide range ofprogrammed play functions that enable you tohave the unit select or repeat tracks for you, oryou may program a specific order for discs andtracks to play.

Random PlayThe DVD 50’s Random Play modes let you relaxwhile the unit plays the tracks on one disc, orall the tracks on all discs in random order forhours of listening or viewing enjoyment. Thethree modes of Random Play are as follows:

■ Random 1 Disc: Plays all the tracks on asingle disc in random order and then stops.

■ Random All Discs: Plays all the tracks onone disc in random order and then plays allthe tracks on each succeeding disc in ran-dom order and then stops.

■ Shuffle All Discs: Plays 2 tracks randomlyfrom a disc and then plays 2 tracks randomlyfrom a different disc until all tracks on alldiscs have been played.

To initiate Random Play, press the RandomButton l. If the unit is stopped, themachine will begin playing; otherwise theRandom Playback sequence will take placeimmediately. The first press of the Random but-ton will initiate a “Random 1” playback, asindicated by the appearance of an on-screenbanner message (Figure 21) and Random O

and 1 Indicators N. To use one of the otherRandom Play modes, press the RandomButton l again to step through each of themodes in the following order:

Random 1 ➜ Random All Discs ➜ Shuffle AllDiscs ➜ Standard Play

To cancel a Random Play sequence, press theRandom Button l until you see theStandard Play Banner (Figure 22) in the on-screen display and the Random O orRepeat/Random Indicators N go out.

Figure 21

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Repeat PlayThe DVD 50 offers five repeat functions thatallow you to take advantage of the five-disccapacity of the unit for unattended playback:

■ Repeat All Discs: Plays all discs in the unitin order from beginning to end until play-back is manually stopped.

■ Repeat 1 Disc: Plays a specific disc fromstart to finish until playback is manuallystopped.

■ Repeat Title: For DVD discs only, this moderepeats the title currently being played untilplayback is manually stopped.

■ Repeat Track/Chapter: Repeats the CDtrack or DVD chapter currently being playeduntil playback is manually stopped.

■ Repeat A-B: Repeats any selected portionof a disc until playback is manually stopped.

To select Repeat All, Repeat 1 Disc, Repeat Titleor Repeat Track/Chapter, simply press theRepeat Button o until the banner displaywith the desired playback method appears onthe screen. The selection process will follow this order:

■ For DVD Discs: Repeat Chapter ➜ RepeatTitle ➜ Repeat 1 Disc ➜ Repeat All Discs ➜Repeat Off

■ For CD Discs: Repeat Track ➜ Repeat 1Disc ➜ Repeat All Discs ➜ Repeat Off

In addition, when the video display is not available, the Repeat Indicators N willlight in the Information Display $ toshow the options in use.

To stop any Repeat Play function, press theRepeat Button o until the Repeat OffBanner appears in the on-screen display or theRepeat Indicators N in the InformationDisplay $ go out.

Repeat Play may also be stopped by pressingthe Stop Button j/! twice.

Repeat A-BThe Repeat A-B function allows you to selectany portion of a DVD or CD and have it repeatcontinually unit the unit is manually stopped.

To initiate a Repeat A-B playback sequence,

follow these steps while a disc is playing:

1. Press the Repeat A-B Button p at thestart of the sequence to be repeated. Note thata Repeat A Banner (Figure 23) will appear onthe video screen and the Repeat A IndicatorN will light in the Information Display.

Figure 23

2. Press the Repeat A-B Button p again atthe end of the sequence to be repeated. Notethat the on-screen banner message will changeto Repeat A-B (Figure 24), as will the RepeatA-B Indicator N in the Information Display.

Figure 24

3. The selected sequence will now play continu-ally until the Stop Button j/! is pressed.

36 PROGRAMMED PLAY

Programmed Play

Programmed PlayProgrammed play allows you to select anytrack, title or chapter from any disc in theDVD 50 for playback in a specific order. Thistype of programming is particularly useful forparties or other situations where you want con-tinual playback of specific selections for a longperiod of time. To program the discs in the DVD 50 for playback, follow these steps:

1. Press the Program Button s on theremote. Note that the Program Edit Screen(Figure 25) will appear on the video display.

Figure 25

2. Select the disc position for the first playbackselection by pressing the ⁄/¤ NavigationButtons e. When the desired disc numberappears in the disc’s box in white over a bluebackground, press the Enter Button ` or ›Navigation Button e to move to the nextselection.

3. The second box will now be highlighted inblue to indicate that a selection for track or titleis to be made. As the DVD 50 already knowsthe disc type for the position selected, theheading over the box will indicate “Track” forVCD or CD discs and “Title” for DVD Discs. Thenumber in parentheses under the box showsthe maximum number of tracks or titles on thedisc. If “99” appears, it indicates that the discselected has not yet been played and the unitdoes not yet know the type of disc and howmany titles or tracks are available.

4. Press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons eto scroll through the list of available tracks ortitles. Press the Enter Button ` or ›Navigation Button e to move to the nextselection.

Note that most DVD movie discs use “Title 1”for movies, while “Title 2” is used for the open-ing logo and piracy warnings. Before selecting aDVD title number, you may wish to preview thedisc while the on-screen Menu Bar is active tosee which title numbers refer to each portion of

the disc. This is particularly important in discswith large amounts of special feature material.

5. The third box will now be highlighted in blueto indicate that a selection for chapter shouldbe made. This choice is available only for DVDdiscs, as CD discs do not have chapter capa-bility. The number in parentheses under the boxshows the maximum number of chapters on thedisc. If “999” appears, it indicates that the discselected has not yet been played and the unitdoes not yet know the type of disc and howmany titles or tracks are available. If “0”appears, this is your indication that the disc is a VCD or CD.

6. Press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons eto scroll through the list of available chapters.Press the Enter Button ` or › NavigationButton e to move to the next selectionarea.

7. The blue highlighted box will now appear in a column where the options are “Add,”“Delete,” “Play” and “Done.” Since this is thefirst selection to be entered, press the EnterButton ` and note that the selected disc,track, title and chapter will be added to thePlay List column over a beige highlighted area.The blue highlight will return to the disc box toallow you to enter additional selections byrepeating Steps 2 through 7.

8. Repeat the steps as needed, noting that theselections will be added to the Play List up to amaximum of 22 steps.

■ To delete an entry from the Play List, pressthe › and ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons euntil the selection to be deleted is high-lighted in dark brown with white numberson the Play List. Press the Enter Button` and then press the ¤ NavigationButton e once, so that the word Deleteis highlighted. Press the Enter Button `and the selection will be deleted. A selectionmay also be deleted by following this step tohighlight it and then pressing the ClearButton t.

■ To insert an entry into a Play List that hasalready been created, press the › and ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons e until the placeon the Play List where you wish to insert aselection is highlighted in dark brown withwhite numbers. Press the Enter Button` and then press the ¤ NavigationButton e once, so that the word

Insert is highlighted in blue, and thenfollow Steps 2 through 7. When you haveentered the data for the selection, highlightthe word “Insert” in blue and press Enter.

9. When you have completed the Play List, youmay play the programmed selections by press-ing the › and ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons euntil the word Play is highlighted in blue.Press the Enter Button ` to begin playbackof the entire Play List. During Program Play theProgram Indicator K will light.

10. To exit from the programming screen, pressthe Return Button d.

Notes on Programmed Play■ To stop the playback of a Programmed Play

List, press the Stop Button j twice.

■ To cancel programmed Play Lists, press theClear Button t.

■ To edit the contents of a Play List using theInformation Display $ only, and not theon-screen display, follow these steps:

• Press the Check Button r.

• Press the Check Button r again tostep through each of the programmeditems. The Program Sequence Number willappear on the far right side of theInformation Display $, next to thePR indication.

• Use the ‹/› Navigation Buttons eto select the disc, track or chapter to beedited.

• Use the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons eto change the selection.

• Press the Clear Button t to remove aprogram step.

• When all steps have been programmed,press the Play Button g to begin pro-grammed play, or the Return Button dto exit the programming function andreturn to normal operation.

37 PROGRAMMED PLAY

Programmed Play

BookmarksBookmarks are a feature of the DVD 50 thatallows you to mark up to nine different pointson a disc and to quickly return to those pointslater. The Bookmarks feature works on DVD,VCD and CD discs.

To Enter a Bookmark, Follow These Steps:1. During disc playback, press the StatusButton c if the Menu Bar is not already onthe screen. You may also press the MarkButton v to call up the Bookmark Bannerscreen. In this case, proceed to Step 4.

2. Press the ‹/› Navigation Buttons euntil the disc icon with the word “Mark”below it is highlighted in white between yellowbrackets.

3. Press the Enter Button ` to view theBookmark Banner (Figure 26).

Figure 26

4. At any point during playback where you wishto mark a spot so that you may return to itlater, press the Enter Button `. Note that acheck mark “✔ ” will appear in the box on boththe “Go To” and “Mark” lines.

5. To enter additional Bookmark points, pressthe ‹/› Navigation Buttons e untilanother empty box on the Mark line is high-lighted in black. Press the Enter Button `.

6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for up to nineBookmark points on a disc.

7. To exit the Bookmark Banner, press the ‹/›Navigation Buttons e until the box at theright side of the banner is highlighted with ayellow outline and the arrow and “open door”icons change color. Press the Enter Button` to return to normal play. Press the ClearButton t to remove the Bookmark MenuBar from the on-screen display.

The marked spots will remain in the DVD 50’smemory as long as the disc is not changed. TheBookmark memory will remain active if the discis stopped or the unit turned off, but it will belost if the disc is removed from the player, or ifthe disc tray drawer is opened when the unit isthe Stop mode.

To Recall a Bookmarked Scene orPassage, Follow These Steps:

Note that a check mark “✔ ” will appear in thebox on both the “Go To” and “Mark” lines.


2. Press the ‹/› Navigation Buttons euntil the disc icon with the word “Mark”below it is highlighted in white between yellowbrackets.

3. Press the Enter Button ` to view theBookmark Banner.

4. Press the ⁄ Navigation Buttons e sothat a box on the top “Go To” line of the ban-ner is highlighted in black with a yellow outline.

5. Press the ‹/› Navigation Buttons e sothat the box below the number of the desiredBookmarked spot is highlighted.

6. Press the Enter Button ` to go directlyto the selected point on the disc.

7. To exit the Bookmark Banner, press the ‹/›Navigation Buttons e until the box at theright side of the banner is highlighted with ayellow outline and the arrow and “open door”icons change color. Press the Enter Button` to return to normal play. Press the ClearButton t to remove the Bookmark MenuBar from the on-screen display.

38 DVD LANGUAGE CODES

DVD Language Codes

The availability of specific languages for the main audio track or subtitles is dependent on the choices made by a disc’s producer. You should always consult the disc’s jacket for information on languages for any disc. In the case of some languages, you may be required to enter a code from the list belowto access that language. See pages 19–20 for more information on entering language codes.

Language Code Language Code Language Code

Abkhazian 6566Afar 6565Afrikaans 6570Albanian 8381Ameharic 6577Arabic 6582Armenian 7289Assamese 6583Aymara 6588Azerbaijani 6590Bashkir 6665Basque 6985Bengali; Bangla 6678Bhutani 6890Bihari 6672Bislama 6673Breton 6682Bulgarian 6671Burmese 7789Byelorussian 6669Cambodian 7577Catalan 6765Chinese 9072Corsican 6779Croatian 7282Czech 6783Danish 6865Dutch 7876English 6978Esperanto 6979Estonian 6984Faroese 7079Fiji 7074Finnish 7073French 7082Frisian 7089Galician 7176Georgian 7565German 6869Greek 6976Greenlandic 7576Guarani 7178Gujarati 7185Hausa 7265Hebrew 7387Hindi 7273

Hungarian 7285Icelandic 7383Indonesian 7378Interlingua 7365Interlingue 7369Iunpiak 7375Irish 7165Italian 7384Japanese 7465Javanese 7487Kannada 7578Kashmiri 7583Kazakh 7575Kinyarwanda 8287Kirghiz 7589Kirundi 8278Korean 7579Kurdish 7585Laothian 7679Latin 7665Latvian, Lettish 7686Lingala 7678Lithuanian 7684Macedonian 7775Malagsy 7771Malay 7783Malayalam 7776Maltese 7784Maori 7773Marathi 7782Moldavian 7779Mongolian 7778Naru 7865Nepali 7869Norwegian 7879Occitan 7967Oriya 7982Oromo (Afan) 7977Panjabi 8065Pashto, Pushto 8083Persian 7065Polish 8076Portuguese 8084Quechua 8185Rhaero-Romance 8277Romanian 8279

Russian 8285Samoan 8377Sangho 8371Sanskrit 8365Scots Gaelic 7168Serbian 8382Servo-Groatian 8372Sesotho 8384Setswana 8478Shona 8378Sindhi 8368Singhalese 8373Siswati 8383Slovak 8375Slovenian 8376Somali 8379Spanish 6983Sundanese 8385Swahili 8387Swedish 8386Tagalog 8476Tajik 8471Tamil 8465Tatar 8484Telugu 8469Thai 8472Tibetan 6679Tigrinya 8473Tonga 8479Tsonga 8483Turkish 8482Turkmen 8475Twi 8487Ukrainian 8575Urdu 8582Uzbek 8590Vietnamese 8673Volapuk 8679Welsh 6789Wolof 8779Xhosa 8872Yiddish 7473Yoruba 8979Zulu 9085

39 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Troubleshooting GuideTROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Unit does not turn on • Main Power Switch turned Off • Press in Main Power Switch• No AC power • Check AC power plug and make certain any switched

outlet is turned on

Disc does not play • Disc loaded improperly • Load disc label-side up • Incorrect disc type • Check to see that disc is CD, CD-RW or DVD-Movie;• Invalid Region Code other types will not play• Rating is above parental preset • Use Region 1 disc only

• Enter password to override or change rating settings

No picture • Intermittent connections • Check all video connections• Wrong input • Check input selection of TV or receiver

No sound • Intermittent connections • Check all audio connections• Incorrect digital audio selection • Check digital audio settings• DVD disc is in Fast or Slow mode • There is no audio playback on DVD discs during

Fast or Slow mode

Picture is distorted or jumps during • MPEG-2 decoding • It is a normal artifact of DVD playback for picturesFast Forward or Reverse Play to jump or show some distortion during Rapid Play

Some remote buttons do not operate • Function not available for this disc • Some discs do not include all DVD featuresduring DVD play

The menu is in a foreign language • Incorrect menu language • Change menu language selection

“ ” Symbol appears • Requested function not available at • Certain functions may be disabled during passagesthis time of a disc

Picture is displayed in the wrong Aspect Ratio • Incorrect match of Aspect Ratio settings • Change Aspect Ratio settingsto disc

Remote control inoperative • Weak batteries • Change both batteries• Sensor is blocked • Clear path to sensor or use remote sensor

Disc will not copy to VCR • Macrovision protection • Most DVDs are encoded with Macrovisionto prevent copying to VCR

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Applicable Discs: 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch (8cm) DVD-Movie, CD, Video CD, MP3-CD, HDCD,CD-R or CD-RW discsRegion 1 DVD-Movie discsDVD: Single/Single Layer, Single Side/Dual Layer, Dual Side/Dual LayerLinear PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS Audio

Video Signal System: NTSCComposite Video Output: 1Vp-p/75 Ohms, sync, negative polarityS-Video: Y/Liminace: 1Vp-p/75 Ohms, sync, negative polarity

C/Chrominance: 0.286Vp-pComponent Video Output: Y: 1Vp-p/75 Ohms, sync, negative polarity

Pr: 0.7Vp-p/75 OhmsPb: 0.7Vp-p/75 Ohms

Progressive Scan Output: Y: 1Vp-p/75 Ohms, sync, negative polarityPr: 0.7Vp-p/75 OhmsPb: 0.7Vp-p/75 Ohms

Analog Audio Output: HDCD: 2.0V RMS +/– 0.2VOthers: 1.0Vp-p RMS +/– 0.2V

Coaxial Digital Audio Output: 0.5Vp-p/75 OhmsFrequency Response: 4Hz – 22kHz +/– 0.5dB (48kHz sampling)Dynamic Range: DVD: 97dB (20-bit)

CD: 97dBChannel Separation: 106dBTHD: DVD: 0.0035%

CD: 0.0035%Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 106dBWOW & Flutter: Below measurable limitsHeadphone Output: 500mV RMS, 32 OhmsAC Power: 100 – 240VAC 50/60Hz (Refer to back of the set.)Power Consumption: 18 WattsDimensions (H x W x D): 5" x 17-1/2" x 16"

(127mm x 440mm x 409mm)Weight: 12.8 lbs/5.8kg

Depth measurement includes knobs and buttons.Height measurement includes feet and chassis.All specifications subject to change without notice.

Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the Digital Revolution is a trademark, of Harman Kardon, Inc.*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” “AC-3” and the Double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992–2000

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.DTS and DTS Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

, HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and Pacific Microsonics™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc. This product is covered by one or more of the following: In the USA: 5,479,168; 5,638,074; 5,640,161; 5,808,574;5,838,274; 5,854,600; 5,864,311; 5,872,531; and in Australia: 669114. Other patents pending.

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