FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS
Standby/On Switch: This electrical switch turns the DVD 38 on for playback, or leaves it in Standby mode for quick
Power Indicator: This LED is next to the Standby/On Switch. When the DVD 38 is plugged into AC power, the LED turns amber to indicate that the DVD 38 is in Standby mode (ready to be turned on). When the DVD 38 is turned on (by pressing the Standby/On Switch), the LED turns blue. If this LED ever turns red, immediately unplug the DVD 38. Check the wire connections. If the LED remains red, bring the DVD 38 to an authorized Harman Kardon service provider.
Open/Close: Press this button to open or close the disc drawer. When the DVD 38 is in Standby mode, press this button to turn it on and open the drawer. Before pressing this button, always make sure no objects are blocking the drawer. Remember to close the door or turn off the DVD 38 when you have finished. The door will close auto- matically after five minutes.
Message Display: Various messages appear in this display in response to commands. In addition, a variety of indicators will light at various times to display the current playback mode, video settings or other aspects of the DVD 38’s status.
Disc Drawer: This drawer holds a disc that is played in the DVD 38. Press the Open/Close Button to access it. Be sure to carefully seat all discs in the recess in the drawer tray. To avoid damaging the drawer accidentally, do not press down on it when open. The drawer will close automatically after five minutes of inactivity to prevent dust or dirt from entering the DVD 38 and to prevent damage. If a disc is present, it will begin playing.
Play: Press to start playback of a loaded disc, or to resume play after the disc has been paused.
Pause: Press to pause play, or to resume after play has been momen- tarily paused. When a DVD is playing, a still image of the frozen action will appear
Stop: Press once to stop play and enter Resume mode, in which pressing Play resumes playback from the point at which it was stopped. Press this button twice to fully stop play of the disc. The Disc Recognition function is activated by Resume mode, enabling you to turn off the player or change discs, then resume play from the point at which it was stopped the next time the disc is loaded. Resume mode is not available for WMA files or VCDs without playback control.
Skip/Search Reverse: Press once to return to the beginning of the current chapter or track. Quickly press again to skip to previous chapters or tracks. Press and hold for fast search reverse within the current chapter or track at the speed indicated
Skip/Search Forward: Each press advances to the next chapter or track. Press and hold for fast search forward within the current chapter or track at the speed indicated
Remote IR Sensor: This sensor receives infrared commands from the remote control. It is important to ensure that it is not blocked. If covering the sensor is unavoidable, such as when the DVD 38 is placed inside a cabinet, you may use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other infrared receiver, connecting it to the Remote IR Input on the DVD 38’s rear panel. Alternatively, connect the Remote IR Output of another compatible component, such as a Harman Kardon AVR, to the DVD 38’s Remote IR Input. Point the remote at the other device’s remote sensor, and the command will be transmitted to the DVD 38. An external IR “blaster” may also be used, positioned to point at this area.
Dimmer: Some people find the
Open/Close: Press this button to open or close the disc drawer.
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