Harman-Kardon DVD 37 owner manual Features & Disc Compatibility, 8cm disc, 12cm disc

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FEATURES & DISC COMPATIBILITY

Disc Formats Supported by This Player

The DVD 37 can play the following types of pre- recorded discs:

AUDIO/VIDEO

DVD

CD

3" (8cm) disc

3" (8cm) disc

5" (12cm) disc

5" (12cm) disc

The DVD 37 will also play most recordable discs, but we cannot guarantee complete playback compatibility of CD- or DVD-recordable discs due to the wide variation in recorders and blank discs.

ReWritable

CD-RW

CD-R

VCD

5" (12cm) disc

3" (8cm) disc

5" (12cm) disc

 

5" (12cm) disc

5" (12cm) disc

The DVD 37 is compatible with most discs recorded with files encoded using MP3 or Windows Media 9 (up to 320kbps), as well as JPEG still images, including Kodak® Picture CDs. However, variations in the encoder or codec used and the bit rate of the encoding may affect the capability of the DVD 37 to play a specific disc. As a result, we cannot guaran- tee complete compatibility with all encoders and codec versions.

Most DVD-Audio discs also contain a copy of the program material recorded in the standard Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG or linear PCM formats. The DVD will play back those portions of the disc, regardless of the format of the rest of the disc.

Playback of CD-R/RW and DVD±R/RW discs created on a computer requires proper formatting and finalization of the disc before playback. Some computers and/or software programs may not be capable of creating compatible discs.

DVD-Video Disc Compatibility:

3" (8cm) or 5" (12cm) discs

Single-sided or double-sided discs

Single-layer or dual-layer discs

Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG or Linear PCM digital audio tracks

MPEG-2 digital video

Discs are generally divided into one or more titles, which may be further subdivided into chapters.

DVD-Audio Disc Compatibility

3" (8cm) or 5" (12cm) discs

Single-sided discs

Single-layer or dual-layer discs

Linear or packed PCM digital audio

Some discs may contain MPEG-2 video, and Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG digital audio.

Discs are generally divided into one or more groups, which may be further subdivided into tracks.

Audio CD Compatibility

3" (8cm) or 5" (12cm) discs

Linear PCM digital audio

Audio CDs are divided into tracks

CD-R/RW Compatibility

5" (12cm) discs

Linear PCM, MP3 (32kbps – 320kbps) or Windows Media WMA (64kbps – 320kbps) digital audio

May contain JPEG still images (up to 5 megapixels, file size up to 5Mb, limit of approximately 250 files per disc).

Linear PCM discs are generally divided into tracks like an audio CD. MP3, WMA and JPEG discs (or discs that contain more than one of these formats) are divided into files, which may be organized into folders, depending on how the disc was created.

VCD Compatibility

5" (12cm) discs

Linear PCM, MP1 (MPEG-1, Layer 1), MP3 (MPEG-1, Layer 3) digital audio

MPEG-1 digital video

May contain JPEG still images (Video CD Version 2.0).

Some discs may contain menus and chapters, while other discs simply contain tracks. Version 2.0 discs may offer interactive playback control (PBC).

The DVD 37 will NOT play the following:

DVD discs with a Region Code other than 1 or 0

DVD-ROM data discs

DVD-RAM discs

CD-I discs

CD-G discs

SVCD discs

Kodak Photo CDdiscs (Kodak Picture CD discs, available to consumers, may be viewed using the DVD 37).

Discs intended for use in video game consoles

Discs recorded in the “VR” mode or at any speed other than “SP”

High-definition optical discs such as WMVHD, SACD,HD-DVDand Blu-ray Disc

NOTE: Due to differences in the formatting of certain discs, it is possible that some discs may include features that are not compatible with the DVD 37. Similarly, although the DVD 37 is capable of a wide range of features, not all discs include every capability of the DVD system. For example, although the DVD 37 is compatible with multi-angle discs, that feature is only possible when the disc is specially encoded for multi- ple-angle play. In addition, the DVD 37 is capable of playing back both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks, but the number and types of tracks available will vary from disc to disc.

To make certain that a specific feature or soundtrack option is available, please check the options noted on the disc jacket.

Playback of DTS audio discs requires connection to a processor or receiver with a DTS decoder and the correct setting of the Digital Output in the Audio Submenu to “Bitstream” (see page 21).

Playback capability for CD- or DVD-recordable discs may vary due to variations in the quality of the disc and the recorder used to create the disc.

The DVD 37 is compatible with most discs recorded with files encoded using MP3 or Windows Media 9 (up to 320kbps), as well as JPEG still images.

However, note that variations in the encoder or codec used and the bit rate of the encoding may affect the DVD 37’s ability to play back a specific disc. As a result, we cannot guarantee complete compatibility with all encoders and versions of the codecs. For best results, we recommend that MP3 files be encoded at bit rates ranging between 32kbps and 320kbps. WMA files should be encoded at bit rates between 64kbps and

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Contents PROGRESSIVE-SCAN DVD AUDIO/VIDEO Player With Hdmi DVDDVD 37 DVD Player Table of ContentsIntroduction Safety Information DVD 37 can play the following types of pre- recorded discs Features & Disc Compatibility8cm disc 12cm discHdmi cable Video cable Mini-plug remote interconnect cable Supplied AccessoriesRemote control AAA batteries On a disc DVD TerminologyDVD Terminology FRONT-PANEL Controls Power Indicator Power On/Off Standby Play PauseStop Skip/Search Reverse Skip/Search Forward Remote Sensor Display Dimmer Disc Drawer Open/Close @ Information DisplayFRONT-PANEL Information Display ± Lights when the disc is pausedRemote Control Functions Remote Control Functions TNumeric Keys Press these buttons to enter a number WPower Off Puts the player in Standby modeVideo Output REAR-PANEL Connections¢ Optical Digital Audio Output Connecting to a TV Only Setup and ConnectionsConnecting to a Receiver Battery Installation Remote Control OperationRemote Control Operation Range Service Life of BatteriesDolby Digital and DTS Digital Audio ConnectionFor Your Reference System Setup System SetupOn the Setup Main Menu, the Available Submenus Are On the Player Information Menu, the Available Submenus AreSetup Menu Following adjustments are available on the Audio Setup menu Audio Setup SubmenuTo limit the sampling rate to 48kHz Audio Adjustments SubmenuFollowing adjustments are available on the Video Setup menu Video Setup Submenu‹ Navigation Button n to decrease the setting Video Adjustments BannerTest Screen Test ScreenPlayback Basics Playback Features for DVD and CD DiscsLoading Discs Both 5-inch 12cm and 3-inch 8cm discs may be usedPlayback Basics Zoom Feature Using a DVD’s MenuPlayback Resume Feature Using the Player Information MenuDisc This line displays the disc type, such as DVD-Video Using the On-Screen Status DisplayDisc This line displays the disc type Selecting a Title or GroupVideo Off Feature CD Playback Using the Player Information MenuTo a playlist order which you may program Time This section consists of three linesRandom Play Repeat Play@ will change accordingly Selecting a TrackMP3, Windows Media and Jpeg Playback MP3, Windows Media and Jpeg PlaybackSpecific File Types That May be Played on the DVD 37 Are MP3 or WMA Disc PlaybackView of that image see Figure Jpeg PlaybackVCD Playback Using the Status Bar for VCD PlaybackVCD Playback Is played Zoom FunctionDisc’s Order Programmed PlayCertain functions may be disabled by the DVD itself during Video Output setting to desired type seeChange aspect ratio settings see It in its proper positionDVD 37 Technical Specifications