Thank you for choosing the Harman Kardon® DVD 27. The DVD 27 is a state-of-the-art DVD player that combines the best of music, movies and still- image reproduction in one, compact, slim-line product. Along with playback of conventional DVD and CD- Audio discs, the DVD 27 lets you enjoy files recorded on a computer’s optical drive in the MP3 or Windows Media® formats, CD-R/RW discs, DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW discs and VCD programs, as well as still images recorded in the JPEG format.
Regardless of a disc’s format, the DVD 27’s video and audio playback is of the highest quality, thanks to pixel-by-pixel video processing, true 3/2 pull-down reconstruction of film-based programming, and preci- sion video output DACs with simultaneous playback as a Y/Pr/Pb progressive scan component signal and composite and S-video. Thus, no matter what type of video display used, you will see images that are the closest thing to the original film or performance this side of your local theater. To further fine-tune the video output, a built-in test pattern may be used in conjunc- tion with either the controls on your display, or the video output adjustments on the DVD 27.
In keeping with its 50-year tradition as a leader in audio technology, Harman Kardon has loaded the DVD 27 with cutting-edge features. In addition to both optical and coaxial digital outputs for Dolby® Digital, DTS® or PCM recordings, the analog outputs for down-mixed stereo or DVD-Audio playback use audiophile-grade digital-to-analog converters for crystal-clear outputs.
The DVD 27’s exclusive graphical interface makes it easy to get started, simplifying setup and configuration adjustments. During playback, the on-screen menus allow a wide range of program options. Additional menu options provide a full range of parental control features to control which discs may be viewed by younger members of the household, as well as a complete status screen which provides the technical details on the disc being played.
DVD players are the fastest growing consumer electronics products ever brought to market, so this may be the first DVD player you own, or a replacement for an early-generation machine. In either case, while some of the DVD 27’s features and options resemble those of a CD player or your first DVD player, there are likely to be a number of functions that you are unfamiliar with. To ensure that you are able to take advantage of all the power and flexibility the DVD 27 has to offer, we encourage you to take a few minutes to review this manual before installing the DVD 27. That small investment of time will pay major dividends in the enjoyment you will receive by being able to use all the capabilities of your new DVD player.
If you have additional questions about this product, its installation or its operation that are not answered in this manual, please contact your dealer or installer, as he/she is your best source of local information. Support is also available through our Web site located at www.harmankardon.com.
INTRODUCTION
■Plays a wide range of formats, including DVD Video discs, CD Audio discs, CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, MP3, Windows Media® Audio, JPEG still images and VCD discs
■High-quality video reproduction with pixel-by- pixel processing, progressive scan output and 3/2 pull-down reconstruction
■Simultaneous component and composite video outputs
■Dolby® Digital and DTS® data signal output through both optical and coaxial digital audio connections
■Audiophile-grade output DACs for the finest audio reproduction
■Easy-to-use on-screen navigation system
■Extensive programming capability
■Parental lock controls prevent unauthorized viewing of restricted movies
■Multiple options for language, soundtrack and subtitle selection
■Multiple-angle capabilities with specially encoded DVD discs
■Backlit, ergonomically designed remote control
NOTE: This player is designed and manufactured for compatibility with Region Management Information that is encoded on most DVD discs. This player is designed only for playback of discs with Region Code 1, or for discs that do not contain Region Code information. If there is any other Region Code on a disc, that disc will not play on the DVD 27.
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