Harman-Kardon DVD 23 owner manual Introduction, Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon DVD

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the

Harman Kardon DVD

The DVD is a multipurpose DVD player, capable of playing both DVD-Video discs and convention- al CD audio discs with the highest fidelity and access to future software upgrades via the Internet. Along with conventional Video and CD audio discs, the DVD 23 is also compatible with MP3, CD-R and CD-RW as well as DivX® and VCD discs.

To enable you to get the maximum quality from DVDs, the DVD is equipped with the latest in design techniques, including advanced 10-bit video digital-to-analog converters (DAC) and Video (composite), S-Video and RGB video (RGB via SCART) outputs, to ensure that you get all the quality inherent in today’s DVD medium.

For optimum playback of NTSC and PAL DVD with compatible high-definition display devices, DVD is equipped with progressive component video outputs.

In addition, Harman Kardon’s audio heritage continues into the digital video era with audio- phile-grade Wolfson DACs to ensure that the audio quality matches the superb video. Of course, both coaxial and optical digital audio outputs are available for direct connection to A/V receivers or processors so that you may take advantage of Dolby Digital* and DTS® sound- tracks. When playing audio CDs, the playback quality is state-of-the-art, matching that of the finest players available.

A wide range of programming features makes it easy to program an evening’s worth of entertain- ment. When playing DVDs, easy-to-understand on-screen menus and icons make it simple to change languages, soundtracks, subtitles or aspect ratio.

DVD players are among the fastest growing consumer electronics products ever brought to market, but this may, nevertheless, be the first DVD player you’ve owned. Although many of the features of the DVD resemble those of standard CD players, there are a number of functions that you may be unfamiliar with. To ensure that you are able to take advantage of all the power and flexibility the DVD has to offer, we encourage you to review this quick setup manual. That small investment of your time will pay major dividends in the enjoyment you will get from proper use of the DVD.

If you have additional questions about this product or its installation or operation that are not answered in this manual, please contact your dealer, as he is your best source of local infor- mation.

■Plays a Wide Range of Video and Audio Formats, Including DVD-Video Discs, VCD, Standard CD Audio Discs, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, Audio Discs and MP3 Discs

■High-Quality Video Playback 10-Bit DACs, Progressive Scan and Component Video Outputs

■Dolby Digital and DTS Data Signal Output Through Both Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio Connections

■Audiophile-Grade Wolfson Output DACs for the Finest Audio reproduction

■Easy-to-Use On-Screen Navigation System

■Playback of MP3 and Windows® WMA Audio Discs and JPEG image files

■Simultaneous Playback of MP3 and JPEG files

■Playback of DivX compressed video files.

■Extensive Programming Capability for Audio and Video Discs

■Multiple Options for Language, Soundtrack and Subtitle Selection

■Multiple-Angle Capabilities With Specially Encoded DVD Discs

■Backlit, Ergonomically Designed Remote Control

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