Harman Kardon DVD Player DVD 27 User Manual

Power for the Digital Revolution.

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INTRODUCTION

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.

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.

I 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

I High-quality video reproduction with pixel-by-

pixel processing, progressive scan output and

3/2 pull-down reconstruction

I Simultaneous component and composite

video outputs

I Dolby^®Digital and DTS^®data signal output

through both optical and coaxial digital audio

connections

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.

I Audiophile-grade output DACs for the finest

audio reproduction

I Easy-to-use on-screen navigation system

I Extensive programming capability

I Parental lock controls prevent unauthorized

viewing of restricted movies

I Multiple options for language, soundtrack and

subtitle selection

I Multiple-angle capabilities with specially

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.

encoded DVD discs

I 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.

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.

INTRODUCTION 3

SAFETY INFORMATION

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Some surface finishes may be particularly sensitive to

make certain that you disconnect the unit from the

AC outlet.

Your DVD 27 has been designed for use with

110–240-volt AC current and the plug is specifically

designed for 120-volt applications. Connection to

a line voltage other than that for which it is intended

can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage

the unit.

absorbing permanent marks from the rubber feet on

the bottom of your component. This may be due to a

variety of factors beyond Harman Kardon's control,

including the nature of the finish, cleaning materials

used, and normal heat and vibration caused by the

use of the product, or other factors. Although every

effort has been made to select high-quality materials

for your component, we recommend that caution be

exercised in choosing an installation location for the

component and in normal maintenance practices, as

your warranty will not cover this type of damage to

furniture.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To avoid damage to the DVD 27

that may not be covered by the warranty, be certain

that the disc is removed from the unit before it is

moved. Once the DVD 27 is installed, a disc may be

left in the unit when it is turned off, but the unit should

NEVER be moved with a disc left in the disc tray.

If you have any questions about the voltage require-

ments for your specific model, or about the line volt-

age in your area, contact your selling dealer before

plugging the unit into a wall outlet.

Important Information for the User

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-

ence in a residential installation. This equipment gener-

ates, uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy and,

if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communication. However, there is no guarantee that

harmful interference will not occur in a particular instal-

lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-

ence to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

Do Not Use Extension Cords

We do not recommend that extension cords be used

with this product. As with all electrical devices, do not

run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy

objects on them. Damaged power cords should be

replaced immediately by an authorized service center

with cords meeting factory specifications.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry

cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened

with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean

water. Wipe immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use

benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any

volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners,

as they may damage the finish of metal parts. Avoid

spraying insecticide near the unit.

Handle the AC Power Cord Gently

When disconnecting the power cord from an AC out-

let, always pull the plug; never pull the cord. If you do

not intend to use the unit for any considerable length

of time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.

Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to protect your

new receiver during shipment were specially designed

to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest

that you save the carton and packing materials for

use in shipping if you move, or should the unit ever

need repair.

Do Not Open the Cabinet

I Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

There are no user-serviceable components inside this

product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock

hazard, and any modification to the product will void

your guarantee. If water or any metal object such as a

paper clip, wire or staple accidentally falls inside the

unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immedi-

ately, and consult an authorized service center.

I Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

I Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may

wish to flatten it. This is done by carefully slitting the

tape seams on the bottom, and collapsing the carton

down to a more two-dimensional appearance. Other

cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner.

Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be

saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.

I Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,

and (2) this device must accept interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Installation Location

I To ensure proper operation, and to avoid the

potential for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm

and level surface. When placing the unit on a shelf,

be certain that the shelf and any mounting hard-

ware can support the weight of the product.

If you do not wish to save the packaging materials,

please note that the carton and other sections of the

shipping protection are recyclable. Please respect the

environment and discard those materials at a local

recycling center.

I Make certain that proper space is provided both

above and below the unit for ventilation. If this

product will be installed in a cabinet or other

enclosed area, make certain that there is sufficient

air movement within the cabinet. The unit should

be placed on its own shelf, not directly on top of

another component.

NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit

to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and

may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Remove Front-Panel Protective Film

CAUTION: The DVD 27 uses a laser system. To pre-

vent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not open

the cabinet enclosure or defeat any of the safety

mechanisms provided for your protection. DO NOT

STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM. To ensure proper use

of this product, please read this Owner’s Manual care-

fully and retain it for future use. Should the unit require

maintenance or repair, please contact your local

Harman Kardon service center. Refer servicing to

qualified personnel only.

In order to protect the lens covering the front panel of

your new DVD 27, it is shipped from the factory cov-

ered by a protective plastic film. Before using the unit,

remove this film by grabbing one corner and gently

peeling back the plastic sheet. Note that the film must

be removed for proper operation of the remote control.

I Do not place the unit on a carpeted surface.

I Avoid moist or humid locations.

I Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations,

or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or

heating equipment.

Moving the Unit

Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any

interconnection cords with other components, and

I Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of

the unit, or place objects directly over them.

4 SAFETY INFORMATION

FEATURES & DVD COMPATIBILITY

Audio CD Compatibility

To make certain that a specific feature or soundtrack

option is available, please check the options noted on

the disc jacket.

Disc Formats Supported by This Player

• 8cm (3") or 12cm (5") discs

• Linear PCM digital audio

The DVD 27 can play the following types of pre-

recorded discs:

• 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 19).

• Audio CDs are divided into tracks

CD-R/RW Compatibility

• 12cm (5") 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.

• 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.

DVD

3" (8cm) disc

5" (12cm) disc

3" (8cm) disc

5" (12cm) disc

• The DVD 27 is compatible with most discs recorded

with files encoded using MP3 or Windows Media 8,

as well as JPEG still images. However, note that vari-

ations in the encoder or codec used and the bit rate

of the encoding may affect the DVD 27’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 rec-

ommend that MP3 files be encoded at bit rates

ranging between 32kbps and 320kbps. WMA files

should be encoded at bit rates between 64kbps and

320kbps. Although the DVD 27 is capable of play-

ing some WMA 9 files, not all features of version 9

are supported. JPEG files should contain no more

than 5 megapixels, and the file size should be no

larger than 5Mb.

The DVD 27 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

VCD Compatibility

• 12cm (5") 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).

CD-RW

CD-R

VCD

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5" (12cm) disc 5" (12cm) disc

• The DVD 27 is compatible with most discs recorded

with files encoded using MP3 or Windows Media 8,

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 27 to play back a

specific disc. As a result, we cannot guarantee com-

plete compatibility with all encoders and versions of

the codecs.

Packing List

The DVD 27 will NOT play the following:

1 Harman Kardon DVD 27 DVD player

• DVD discs with a Region Code other than 1 or 0

• DVD-ROM data discs

• DVD-RAM discs

1 Remote control

2 AAA batteries

1 A/V cable for stereo analog audio

and composite video

• SACD^™discs

• CD-I discs

• Although the DVD 27 is not compatible with DVD-

Audio discs, most DVD-A 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.

1 S-video cable

• CD-G discs

1 1/8" Remote input/output cable

1 Owner’s manual

• SVCD discs

• KodakPhoto CD^™discs (Kodak Picture CD discs,

which are available to consumers, may be viewed

using the DVD 27).

• Playback of CD-R or CD-RW discs created on a

computer requires proper formatting and finalization

of the disc for audio playback. Some computers

and/or software programs may not be capable of

creating compatible discs.

• Discs intended for use in video game consoles

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 27.

Similarly, although the DVD 27 is capable of a wide

range of features, not all discs include every capability

of the DVD system. For example, although the DVD 27

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 27 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.

DVD-Video Disc Compatibility:

• 8cm (3") or 12cm (5") 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.

FEATURES & DVD COMPATIBILITY 5

DVD TERMINOLOGY

Since the DVD players share some of the characteris-

tics and technology of CD players, many of the terms

and operational concepts used in a DVD player are

similar to what you may be familiar with from CD

players and changers, or older video disc formats such

as Laser Disc. However, if this is your first DVD player,

some of the terms used to describe the features

of a DVD player may be unfamiliar. The following

explanations should solve some of the mysteries of

DVD, and help you to enjoy all the power and flexibility

of the DVD format and the DVD 27.

MP3 Files: MP3 is an audio compression format that

was developed by the Motion Picture Experts Group

as an adjunct to the MPEG-1 video compression for-

mat. A number of encoding software programs are

available for transferring CDs and other audio pro-

grams into the MP3 format. The main benefit of MP3

is that it reduces the size of audio files considerably,

depending on the amount of compression selected

during the encoding process, enabling you to store

many more songs on one compact disc than in the

standard audio CD format. The DVD 27 is capable of

playing MP3 files using its advanced graphic interface.

See page 30 for more information on MP3 files.

beginning. With the DVD 27, however, you have two

options when playing most discs. Pressing the Stop

Button

once will stop the playback, but it

actually puts the unit in the Resume mode. This means

that you can turn the machine off and, when you

press the Play Button

will resume playback from the point on the disc where

the Stop Button was pressed. This is helpful

the next time, the disc

if you are watching a movie and must interrupt your

viewing session but wish to pick up where you left off.

Pressing the Stop Button

twice will stop the

machine in a traditional manner and, when the disc is

played again, it will start from the beginning.

Aspect Ratio: This is a description of the width of a

video image in relation to its height. A conventional

video screen is four units wide for every three units of

height, making it almost square. Newer wide-aspect-

ratio video displays are 16 units wide for every nine

units of height, making them more like the screen in a

movie theater. The program material on a DVD may be

recorded in either format and, in addition, you may

configure the DVD 27 to play back in either format,

depending on the features recorded on a disc.

Multiple Angle: DVDs have the capability to show

up to four different views of the same scene in a

program. When a disc is encoded with multiple-angle

In Resume mode, the Harman Kardon screen will

appear, and the RESUMEmessage will appear in

the Information Display B. The resume function is

not available for WMA files. For DVDs, CDs, MP3 files,

JPEG files, and VCDs with PBC (Playback Control)

only, the resume function will be retained even after

the DVD 27 has been placed in Standby mode by

pressing the Power Off Button 2U, but not after

the unit has been unplugged from AC power.

information, pressing the Angle Button

will

enable you to switch between these different views.

Note that, at present, few discs take advantage of this

capability and, when they do, the multiple-angle tech-

nology may only be present for short periods of time

within the disc. Producers will usually insert some sort

of icon or graphic in the picture to alert you to the

availability of multiple-angle scenes.

Chapter: DVD programs are divided into chapters and

titles. Chapters are the subsections programmed into a

single title on a disc. Chapters may be compared to

the individual tracks on an audio CD. Press the Disc

Title: For a DVD, a title is defined as an entire movie

or program. There may be as many chapters within a

title as the producers decide to include. Most discs

include only one title, but some may have more than

one, to give you a “Double Feature” presentation or to

include other special features. Press the Title Button

Progressive Scan: Progressive scan playback takes

the original video signal on the disc and formats it as a

high-scan-rate output with twice the scan lines of con-

ventional video images. Progressive scan outputs must

be connected to “digital-ready” or high-definition video

displays, regardless of the technology of the specific

display (e.g., conventional direct-view television, front

or rear projector, plasma display panel or LCD). In

some cases, the displays may have special inputs for

use with high-scan-rate inputs, and in others you may

need to make adjustments to the display’s setup

menus to make certain that the inputs used are con-

figured for an “HD” signal. Although the progressive

scan output uses the component video jacks, it is

not compatible with older conventional analog video

displays, even when they have component inputs.

Menu Button

to see a listing of the chapters on

a disc.

Component Video: This form of video signal

eliminates many of the artifacts of traditional composite

video signals by splitting the signal into a separate

luminance channel (the “Y” signal channel) and two

color-difference signals (the Pr and Pb signal

channels). With a component video connection, you

will see greater picture resolution and eliminate many

picture imperfections such as the moiré patterns often

seen on check-patterned cloth. However, in order to

benefit from component video, you must have a video

display with Y/Pr/Pb component video inputs. Do not

connect the component video outputs of the DVD 27

to the standard composite or S-video inputs of a TV

or recorder.

to see a listing of the titles on a disc. When a disc

has only one title, pressing the Title Button

may

show a list of the chapters.

WMA Files: WMA (Windows Media^®Audio) is an

audio compression format that was developed by the

Microsoft^®Corporation for use with its Windows Media

Player. WMA files can be even smaller in size than

MP3 files, while maintaining similar quality. The

DVD 27 is among those DVD players capable of play-

ing discs containing WMA files. Note that Windows

Media Player uses other file formats; however, the

DVD 27 is only capable of playing files that end in the

“.wma” extension. See page 5 for more information

on WMA file support.

Reading: This is a message that you will see when

you first press the Play Button

2L. It refers to

JPEG Files: JPEG stands for the Joint Photographic

Experts Group, which developed a standard for com-

pressing still images, such as photographs. JPEG files

may be created on a personal computer by importing

images from a digital camera, or scanning printed

photographs. These files may be burned onto a com-

pact disc. The DVD 27 is among the few DVD players

that are capable of recognizing JPEG files and

the fact that the player must first examine the contents

of the disc to see whether it is a CD or DVD, and then

extract the information about the type of material on

the disc, such as languages, aspect ratios, subtitles,

number of titles and more. The slight delay while the

contents of the disc are read is normal.

Resume: The operation of the Stop Button

enabling you to view them on your video screen.

on the DVD 27 works differently from what you are

used to on CD players. On a traditional CD player,

when you press the Stop button, the unit does just

that – it stops playback. On a CD player, when you

press the Start button again, the disc starts from the

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NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to the controls and connectors in this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support

section for this product at www.harmankardon.com.

Power Indicator

Power On/Off (Standby)

Play

Stop

Display Dimmer

Disc Drawer

Open/Close

Skip/Search Reverse

Skip/Search Forward

Remote Sensor

Pause

@Information Display

Display Dimmer: Press this button to reduce the

1Power Indicator: This indicator lights amber when

the unit is connected to an AC power source, but is not

turned on. When the unit is on, the indicator lights blue.

6Skip/Search Reverse: Press this button once to

return to the start of the current chapter for a DVD or

track for a CD. Subsequent individual presses will skip

backwards through the available chapters or tracks.

Press and hold the button to play the disc in the fast

reverse mode at the speed indicated in the on-screen

display and by the Playback Mode Indicators L.

brightness of the Information Display @by 50% or

to turn the display off completely in the following order:

FULL BRIGHTNESS HALF BRIGHTNESS OFF

FULL BRIGHTNESS.

Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button once

to turn the DVD 27 on. Press it again to put the unit

in the Standby mode.

)Disc Drawer: This drawer is used to hold the

discs played in the unit. Be certain to seat all discs

carefully within the recess in the drawer. Do not press

down on the drawer when it is open, to avoid damage

to the player. When the drawer is left open with no

activity for 5 minutes, it will automatically close to pre-

vent dust or dirt from entering the component, and to

prevent accidental damage. If a disc is present, the

DVD 27 will immediately begin playback.

Play: Press to initiate playback or to resume

7Skip/Search Forward: Press this button once

to move to the start of the next chapter for a DVD or

track for a CD. Subsequent presses will skip forward

through the available chapters or tracks. Press and

hold the button to play the disc in the Fast Play mode

at the speed indicated in the on-screen display and by

the Playback Mode Indicators L.

playback after the Pause Button

has been

pressed.

Pause: Press this button to momentarily pause

playback. To resume playback, press the button again.

If a DVD is playing, action will freeze and a still picture

will be displayed when the button is pressed.

Stop: Press this button once to place the disc in

the disc tray.

Open/Close: Press this button to open or close

8Remote Sensor: The sensor that receives com-

mands from the remote control is behind the front

panel in this area. To ensure proper operation of the

player with the remote, it is important that this area not

be covered. In the event that the player is enclosed in

a cabinet or if the remote sensor is covered, you may

extend the remote sensor by connecting an optional,

external remote sensor to the Remote Control Input

™ on the rear panel (see page 12). When optional,

external IR “blasters” are used for system control, they

should be positioned so that they point at this area.

the Resume mode, which means that playback will

stop, but as long as the tray is not opened or the disc

changed, playback will continue from the same point

@Information Display: The Information Display

provides status information on the player and the disc

being played through a series of specific indicators

and messages that appear in the display. See page 8

for more information on the display.

on the disc when the Play Button

is pressed

again. Resume will also work if the unit was turned off.

Resume will not operate for WMA files or VCDs that do

not have playback control. To stop a disc and have

play start from the beginning, press the button twice.

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 7

FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

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F G

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NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to the controls and connectors in this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support

section for this product at www.harmankardon.com.

A Disc-Type Indicators

B Program Indicator

C Random Indicator

D A-B Repeat Indicator

E Repeat Indicators

F VCD Playback Control Indicator

G Test Screen Indicator

H V-OFF Indicator

I Angle Indicator

J Parental Lock Indicator

K Progressive Scan Indicator

L Playback-Mode Indicator

M Title Indicators

N Chapter/Track Number Indicators

O Time Indicators

ADisc Type Indicators: The DVD, CD, VCD, MP3,

WMA or JPEG indicator will light to show the type of

disc currently being played.

JParental Lock Indicator: This indicator lights in

red when the parental-lock system is engaged in order

to prevent anyone from changing the rating level with-

out a code.

NChapter/Track Number Indicators: When a

DVD disc is playing, these two positions in the display

will show the current chapter. When a CD disc is play-

ing they will show the current track number.

BProgram Indicator: This indicator lights when a

playlist has been programmed using the menu system

(available for CDs only). See page 33 for more infor-

mation on programming playlists.

KProgressive Scan Indicator: This indicator lights

when the unit sends out a progressive scan signal.

OTime Indicators: These positions in the display

will show the running time of a disc in play.

LPlayback-Mode Indicators: These indicators

light to show the current playback mode:

NOTE: The indicators MNOwill also display

text messages about the DVD’s status, including

LOADINGwhen a disc is loading, POWER

OFFwhen the unit is turned off, and DISC

ERRORwhen a disc not compatible with the DVD

is put into the play position.

CRandom Indicator: This indicator lights when the

unit is in the Random Play mode.

›Lights when a disc is playing in the normal mode.

This indicator will flash when the disc is in Forward

Slow Play mode. The on-screen banner display indi-

cates the selected speed (1/2, 1/4, 1/8 or 1/16).

DA-B Repeat Indicator: This indicator lights when

a specific passage for repeat playback has been

selected.

ERepeat Indicators: These indicators light when

any of the Repeat functions are in use.

›› When the DVD 27 is in the Fast Search play

mode, two of these indicators will light to show that the

unit is in a Fast Play mode. The on-screen banner dis-

play indicates the selected speed (x2, x4, x8, x20 or

x100). Fast Play mode is not available for WMA files.

FVCD Playback Control Indicator: This indicator

lights when the playback control function is turned on

for VCDs.

Lights when the disc is paused.

GTest Screen Indicator: This indicator lights when

the video test screen has been activated from within

the Video submenu.

‹‹Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search

Reverse mode. The on-screen banner display indicates

the selected speed (x2, x4, x8, x20 or x100). Fast

Search Reverse mode is not available for WMA files.

HV-OFF Indicator: This indicator lights in red when

the unit's video output has been turned off by pressing

the V-OFF Button E on the remote control.

‹

Flashes when the disc is in Reverse Slow Play

mode. The on-screen banner display indicates the

selected speed (1/2 or 1/4).

IAngle Indicator: This indicator blinks when

alternative viewing angles are available on the

DVD currently playing.

MTitle Indicators: These two positions in the dis-

play will show the current title number when a DVD

disc is playing.

8 FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Power On

Open/Close

Audio Select

Clear

Playlist

Repeat

A-B Repeat

Random

Info

Setup

Previous Step/Skip

Search/Slow Reverse

Angle

⁄ ¤‹ ›

/ / Navigation Buttons

Light

Video Off

Dimmer

Progressive Scan/Interlaced

Enter

Pause

Zoom

Play

Search/Slow Forward

Stop

Next Step/Skip

Disc Menu

Status

Numeric Keys

Title

Subtitle

Power Off

IR Emitter

NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to the controls and connectors in this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support

section for this product at www.harmankardon.com.

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 9

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Power On: Turns on the player when it is in

Setup: Press this button to use the DVD 27’s

on-screen menu system to adjust the player’s configu-

ration settings. Note that the Info Button must

Zoom: Press this button to zoom in on the

Standby mode (Harman Kardon logo appears on-

screen).

image from a DVD, VCD or JPEG image. The image

may be expanded by a factor of x2, x3, x4 or x5.

Once the on-screen indication of the zoom ratio disap-

pears from the screen you may use the Navigation

be pressed to access the DVD 27’s Player Information

menu to obtain detailed disc information, and to con-

figure the playback mode of the disc.

disc tray.

Open/Close: Press to open or close the

Buttons

to explore the picture.

Audio Select: Press to access various audio lan-

Previous Step/Skip: Press this button once to

Play: Press this button to begin the playback of

guages on a DVD (if the DVD contains multiple audio

streams). This button may also allow you to access

other audio formats on DVD discs, such as linear PCM

or Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks (or other formats), if they’ve

been recorded on the disc.

skip back to the beginning of the current chapter on

a DVD or track on a CD. Press it again to continue

to skip back through the previous chapters or tracks.

After first pressing the Pause Button

button to step backwards through a DVD or VCD as a

series of still image frames.

a disc, or to resume normal playback when a disc has

been paused or scanned.

Search/Slow Forward: This button initiates fast

J, press this

or slow play in the forward mode. For fast forward play,

each press of the button when playing DVD or VCD

discs changes the speed as indicated by the number

appearing in the upper right corner of the screen. For

Clear: Press this button to remove on-screen

menus or banners from the display screen. Press this

button to clear the current play order displayed next to

a track while programming a playlist. In Stop mode

and with all menus and banners removed from the

display, press and hold this button for five seconds

to reset all settings to their factory defaults.

Search/Slow Reverse: This button initiates fast

or slow play in the reverse mode. For fast reverse play,

each press of the button when playing DVD or VCD

discs changes the speed as indicated by the number

appearing in the upper right corner of the screen. For

slow forward play, first press the Pause Button

and each subsequent press of this button will change

the slow play speed as indicated by the number

appearing in the upper right corner of the screen.

slow reverse play, first press the Pause Button

Stop: When a DVD is playing, press this button

Playlist: Press this button to access the Playlist

and each subsequent press of this button will change

the slow play speed as indicated by the number

appearing in the upper right corner of the screen.

once to place the disc in the Resume mode, which

means that playback will stop. However, as long as

the disc drawer is not opened, playback will continue

from the point where the disc was stopped when the

on-screen menu, which enables you to change the

order in which tracks are played on a CD. (See page

33 for more information on creating and playing

playlists.)

Angle: Press this button to change the camera

angle on discs programmed for multiple-angle views.

When a JPEG is being displayed, pressing the Angle

Button

to rotate clockwise by 90 degrees each press. The

current orientation in degrees will be displayed in

the upper right corner of the screen.

Play Button

L3is pressed again, as indicated by

Repeat: Each press of this button changes the

the LASTSCENEmessage (for DVDs) or the

RESUMEmessage (for CDs, MP3 files, JPEG files

and VCDs with PBC) in the Information Display B.

Resume will not operate for WMA files or VCDs that

do not have playback control. Pressing the button

twice will stop the disc and play will start from the

playback mode to repeat a chapter or track or the

entire disc. A repeat icon will appear in the upper right

corner of the screen indicating the current repeat

mode. If the Player Information Screen is active, the

changes will be displayed on screen.

repeatedly causes the on-screen image

M NKLNavigation Buttons: Use to move

the cursor in the on-screen menu system.

Light: Press to illuminate the buttons on the

remote controller.

beginning of the disc when the Play Button

is pressed again.

A-B Repeat: Press this button to enter the start-

ing point of a section on a disc you wish to repeat.

The second press enters the end of the selection to

be repeated. Once the “A” (start) and “B” (end) points

have been entered the player will repeat the selection

until the Play Button

stopped. If the Player Information Screen is active, the

changes will be displayed on screen.

Next Step/Skip: Press this button once to

advance to the beginning of the next chapter on a

DVD or track on a CD. Press it again to continue to

advance through the remaining chapters or tracks.

After first pressing the Pause Button

button to step through a DVD as a series of still-image

frames.

Video Off: Press this button to turn off the video

output for improved audio performance when playing

discs. Press it again to view the on-screen menus. It

is highly recommended that you use this function to

prevent “burn-in” of your plasma video display.

L3is pressed or the disc is

J, press this

Random: Each press of this button starts or

Dimmer: Press to change the brightness of the

stops playback in random order. The Random function

is only available when playing CDs, but not when a

Playlist is active (the Player Information screen indi-

cates Programmed Order on the Playlist line).

Disc Menu: While a DVD is playing, press this

front panel display or to turn the display off completely

in the following order: FULL BRIGHTNESS § HALF

BRIGHTNESS § OFF § FULL BRIGHTNESS

button to view the disc’s main menu.

Status: Press while a disc is playing to view the

on-screen status banner display. The first press will

display the current title and chapter, the play mode

icon and the elapsed time, along with a “temperature

bar” display of the time elapsed. You may use the

M NKLNavigation Buttons

Button to select and change the current title

Progressive Scan/Interlaced Button: Each

Info: Press once to access the Player Information

press of this button selects between the progressive

scan and interlaced modes for the Component Video

Outputs ∞.

menu for information on the current disc and the play-

back mode settings. Press again to remove informa-

tion from screen. See page 17 for more information

on the Player Information menu.

and the Enter

Enter: Press this button to enter a setting in the

DVD 27 menu system or to confirm a menu selection

choice in a disc’s on-screen menu.

or chapter, or the time display. The Status Banner is

only available for DVDs and VCDs when PBC is turned

off. Press the button one more time to remove the

status displays from the screen. More detailed infor-

mation about the disc is available by pressing the

Pause: Press this button to pause the disc and

freeze the picture during DVD or VCD playback, or to

pause the playback of a CD. To play a DVD or VCD in

the slow, forward or reverse mode, first press this but-

ton and then press either the Search/Slow Forward

Info Button

Numeric Keys: Press these buttons to enter a

number.

or Reverse Button

10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Title: When a DVD is playing, press this button

to go back to the main title menu for the disc being

played. If you are playing a DVD-Audio disc that con-

tains other formats the DVD 27 is capable of playing,

such as linear PCM or Dolby Digital 5.1, pressing this

button may enable you to switch playback from one

audio format to another.

Subtitle: When a DVD is playing, press to select

a subtitle language or to turn subtitles off.

NOTE: Due to the variations in how DVD discs are

authored, the subtitle languages displayed by the

DVD 27 may not accurately reflect the actual lan-

guages available on the disc. It is recommended

that subtitles be selected using the disc’s menu.

Power Off: Turns off the player to Standby

mode.

IR Emitter: This small, clear button-like device

sends the IR commands from the remote control to

the DVD 27. To ensure proper performance of the

remote control, be sure to point it toward the unit and

do not cover it with your fingers when sending remote

commands.

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to the controls and connectors in this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support

section for this product at www.harmankardon.com.

™

Remote Control Output

Remote Control Input

Optical Digital Audio Output

∞

Coaxial Digital Audio Output

Component Video Outputs

Composite Video Output

•

S-Video Output

Analog Audio Outputs

AC Power Cord

Remote Control Output: Connect this jack to the

∞

Component Video Outputs: These outputs carry

S-Video Output: Connect this jack to the S-video

infrared (IR) input jack of another compatible remote-

controlled product to have the built-in Remote Sensor

on the DVD 27 provide IR signals to other compatible

products.

the component video signals for connection to display

monitors with component video inputs. For standard

analog TVs or projectors with inputs marked Y/Pr/Pb

or Y/Cr/Cb, connect these outputs to the correspon-

ding inputs. If you have a high-definition television

or projector that is compatible with high-scan-rate

progressive video (480p or better), connect these

jacks to the HD component inputs. If you are using a

progressive scan display device, PROGRESSIVE

must be selected in the Video menu in order to take

advantage of the progressive scan circuitry. See the

“Scan Type” section on page 20 for more information

on progressive scan video.

input on a television or video projector, or to an S-video

input on an A/V receiver or processor if you are using

that type of device for S-video input switching.

•

Analog Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to

™

Remote Control Input: Connect the output of a

an audio input on an A/V receiver, surround processor

or your television for analog audio playback.

remote infrared sensor, or the remote control output

of another compatible product, to this jack. This will

enable the remote control to operate even when the

front-panel Remote Sensor on the DVD 27 is blocked.

This jack may also be used with compatible IR remote

control-based automation systems.

AC Power Cord: Connect this plug to an AC out-

let. If the outlet is controlled by a switch, make certain

that it is in the ON position.

NOTE: You’ll find more details about all audio/video

connections under Setup and Connections on the

following pages.

Optical Digital Audio Output: Connect this

jack to the optical digital input of an A/V receiver or

surround processor for Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM

audio playback.

IMPORTANT: These jacks should NOT be connected

to standard composite video inputs.

Composite Video Output: Connect this jack to

Coaxial Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack

the video input on a television or video projector, or to

a video input on an A/V receiver or processor if you

are using that type of device for video input switching.

to the coaxial digital input of an A/V receiver or sur-

round processor for Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM audio

playback.

NOTES:

• Connect either the Optical Digital Audio Output

or the Coaxial Digital Audio Output

to a

corresponding digital audio input on your receiver or

processor, but not both.

• The coaxial digital output should only be connected

to a digital input. Even though it is the same RCA-

type connector as standard analog audio connec-

tions, DO NOT connect it to a conventional analog

input jack.

12 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

• Ensure that the power switch of this unit (and of

other equipment to be connected) is set to “Off”

before commencing connection. We also strongly

recommend that you leave all system components

unplugged from AC power until after you have com-

pleted the interconnections described in this section.

necting the player to a TV equipped with an S-video

input for improved picture clarity.

the receiver. This enables the highest-quality picture

(component video) for viewing in the main listening

room, while enabling the multiroom system, if it is

video-capable, to distribute the composite video sig-

nal to the remote zone. Consult the owner’s guide

for your receiver to determine whether it has video

multiroom capability.

• The component video outputs further separate the

color components of the video signal, optimizing the

DVD 27’s video performance. Component video

connections are preferred, when available on your

TV or receiver. If you are using a television or video

display that is compatible with high-resolution 480P

video signals, make sure to use the input jacks on

the video display marked “HD Component,” if avail-

able. Also, make sure to configure the display’s input

settings for use with “480P” video signals. You will

also need to change the scan type in the DVD 27’s

Video Setup menu from “Interlaced” to “Progressive.”

See page 20.

• Do not block the ventilation holes of any of the

equipment and arrange them so that air can

circulate freely.

Connecting to a TV Only

When using the DVD 27 with a television but no audio

receiver or processor, connect it as follows. Make the

Analog Audio Connection åand one of the Video

Connections (Composite Video ∫, S-Video ç

or Component Video ∂). Remember to plug in the

power cord.

• Read through the instructions before connecting

other equipment.

• Ensure that you observe the color-coding when con-

necting audio and video cables.

• Modern audio/video receivers are capable of con-

nection to several video source devices, such as

the DVD 27 and a VCR, cable television set-top

box, HDTV tuner or other device. The receiver is

equipped with video monitor outputs for connection

to your television, projector or plasma display. As

you select any input source device, the receiver

selects the correct video input and routes it to the

correct video monitor output to your television. It is

recommended that you connect one of the video

outputs from the DVD 27 to the corresponding input

on your receiver to simplify operation of your home

entertainment system. Refer to the owner’s guide for

your receiver for more information.

VIDEO NOTES:

• While we suggest the use of component video for

higher quality pictures, you may also use the stan-

dard S-video or composite video connection if your

TV does not have component video inputs. The

component and S-video outputs are not available

simultaneously.

• The composite video output (yellow) combines the

complete video signal (composite) and sends it to

the TV (or to the A/V receiver) by one cable only.

Use this video output when your TV set is equipped

with a video input jack only.

• The S (separate) video output connector separates

the color (C) and luminance (Y) signals before trans-

mitting them to the TV set in order to achieve a

sharper picture. Use the S-video cable when con-

• If your receiver is capable of multiroom operation, it

is recommended that you connect both the compo-

nent and composite video outputs of the DVD 27 to

To video

input

To Y (green)/

To S-video

input

connectors

on the TV

To analog audio

input connectors

(red/white) on the TV

connectors

(yellow)

on the TV

Pb (blue)/Pr (red)

component video

connectors

To power outlet

(AC 120V/60Hz)

∂

∫

SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 13

SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

Connecting to a Receiver/Amplifier With a Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder

One of the major advantages of the DVD format is its

ability to use a variety of digital audio formats for the

ultimate in sonic performance. However, in order to

enjoy the benefits of digital audio, you must use a

receiver or processor that has digital audio decoding

capabilities and make an optical or coaxial digital audio

connection between the DVD 27 and your home the-

ater system. This simple connection is made as shown

below with an optional coax or optical cable. Only one

of these connections is required, and both should not

be made at the same time.

• When the audio signal is to be fed to an analog

receiver rather than to the TV, connect the Analog

Audio Outputs • to any analog audio inputs on

your receiver or processor. The DVD 27 will “down-

mix” Dolby Digital recordings to Dolby Pro Logic.

Connecting to a Receiver

When using the DVD 27 with an audio/video receiver

or processor, connect it as follows. First, make one

of the video connections (S-video ç, Composite

Video ∫or Component Video ∂) to the video

input jacks on the A/V receiver, and then connect the

receiver’s video monitor output to the TV. If you will

sometimes use the TV without the audio component,

you may optionally make the Analog Audio

Connection åto the TV.

• The analog audio connection should also be made if

you wish to play high-resolution 96kHz PCM audio

discs where your receiver does not support 96kHz

processing.

NOTE ON VIDEO: With multiple video sources, your

audio/video receiver can be used for selecting the

video signal and routing it to the TV. Connect the

Component ∞ Composite § or S-Video ¶

output of the DVD 27 to the correct video input on

your receiver, and the video outputs of the receiver

to your TV. For more details, see the manual for your

audio/video receiver.

Second, make either the Optical Digital Audio

Connection ƒor the Coaxial Digital Audio

Connection é, to the receiver or processor. If your

receiver/processor has multiroom capability, you may

also connect the DVD 27’s analog audio outputs to the

DVD analog audio inputs on the receiver.

NOTES FOR ANALOG AUDIO:

•If you wish to use the DVD 27 as the input for a

multiroom system, the Analog Audio Outputs •

should be connected to the standard analog left/

right DVD or CD inputs on your digital receiver or

processor.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Make certain that any device

being connected, including the DVD 27, your receiver

or processor and your TV or video display, is turned off

whenever you make connections between products.

• The connection from the Analog Audio Outputs

• to the TV is optional. If you plan on occasionally

using your DVD 27 alone, without turning on your

complete system, this connection must be made.

Component,

Front Speakers

(Left/Right)

Center

Speaker

Surround Speakers

(Left/Right)

Subwoofer

S-video and/or

Composite video

monitor outputs

Dolby Digital/DTS A/V Receiver or Processor

To analog audio

To Y (green)/

Pb (blue)/

Pr (red)

component

video

connectors

input connectors

(red/white)

on the TV

or receiver

(see note)

To optical

digital

audio input audio input

connectors connectors

To coaxial

digital

To video

input

connectors

(yellow)

To S-video

input

connectors

To power outlet

(AC 120V/60Hz)

∂

∫

14 SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

Battery Installation

Remote Control Operation Range

Insert the two AAA batteries supplied while observing

the correct positive (+) and negative (–) polarities.

Point the remote control unit from no more than about

20 feet from the remote control sensor and within

about 60 degrees of the front of the unit.

DVD 27

JPEG

VCD

MP3

PROG RANDOM

TITLE TRACK

–

REPEA

PBC

ALL

TEST

OFF

P. SCAN

SEC

CHAP

HOUR

MIN

DVD

WMA

Open/Close

• The operating distance may vary according to the

brightness and type of lighting in a room.

Service Life of Batteries

• The batteries normally last for about one year,

although this depends on how often the remote

control is used.

NOTES:

• Do not point bright lights at the remote control

sensor.

• If the remote control unit fails to work even when it

is operated near the player, replace the batteries.

• Do not place objects between the remote control

unit and the remote control sensor.

• Use fresh alkaline AAA batteries.

• Do not use this remote control unit while simultane-

ously operating the remote control unit of any other

equipment.

NOTES:

• Do not attempt to recharge, short-circuit, disassem-

ble or heat batteries; do not throw them into fire.

• Do not drop, step on or otherwise batter the remote

control unit. This may damage the parts or lead to a

malfunction.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Wipe away any leakage inside the remote control

unit, and install new batteries.

• If leakage should come into contact with your skin,

immediately wash it off thoroughly with water.

• Batteries contain chemical substances and we rec-

ommend that you dispose of them properly and in

compliance with any local regulations.

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 15

DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTION

Optical Digital Audio Connection Notes

For Your Reference:

Dolby Digital and DTS

Gently push the cable plug through the built-in shutter

that covers the Optical Digital Audio Output 2,

and connect the cable firmly so that the configurations

of both the cable and the connector match.

• Dolby Digital is a digital sound compression

technique developed by the Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation. Supporting 5.1- or 6.1-

channel surround sound depending on the specific

disc, as well as stereo (2-channel) sound, this tech-

nique enables a large quantity of sound data to be

efficiently recorded on a disc.

Both Dolby Digital and DTS are audio formats used to

record 5.1-channel audio signals onto the digital track

of film. Both of these formats provide six separate

channels: left, right, center, left surround, right surround

and LFE (low-frequency effects).

Audio Output From the Unit’s Optical/

Coaxial Digital Audio Output Connector

The latest discs may include the 6.1-channel formats,

such as Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES^®Discrete or

Matrix. These formats add an additional surround back

channel behind the listener to create an even more

realistic sense of envelopment.

Disc: Sound recording

format:

Optical/coaxial digital

audio output:

• DTS is another digital audio technology developed

by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. It supports 5.1 and

6.1 surround sound, depending on the specific

disc, thanks to a sophisticated encoding system.

Some receivers and processors also feature

Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS Neo:6^®matrix post-

processing decoders that may be used with DTS

5.1 discs to derive the surround back channel.

DVD Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital bitstream

(2-5.1ch) or PCM

(2ch, 48kHz, 16-bit)^††

Remember that Dolby Digital or DTS will only play

5.1-channel sound if you’ve connected the optical or

coaxial output of the DVD 27 to a DTS or Dolby Digital

receiver or decoder (see page 14) and if the disc was

recorded in the Dolby Digital or DTS format.

Linear PCM

(48/96kHz,

16/20/24-bit)

Linear PCM (2ch)

(48/96kHz,

16/20/24-bit)

DTS

Bitstream or no

output^††

• Linear PCM is a signal-recording format used in

CDs. While CDs are recorded in 44.1kHz/16-bit,

DVDs are recorded in 48kHz/16-bit up to

96kHz/24-bit.

NOTE: Some first-generation DTS decoders that do

not support DVD-DTS interface may not work properly

with the DVD/CD player.

MPEG (2.0)

MPEG

bitstream (2ch)

or linear PCM

(2ch, 48kHz)

Linear PCM^††

• If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder

connected to the DVD 27’s analog audio out con-

nectors, thanks to the “Downmix” function of the

DVD 27 you will obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic

from the same DVD movies that provide full 5.1-

channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as from

titles encoded with Dolby Surround.

VCD

MPEG-1

CD-DA

Linear PCM

(44.1kHz sampling)

Linear PCM

MP3

(MPEG-1

Audio

(44.1–48kHz,

depending on

source, if digital

output format

selected as

“Bitstream”).

(48kHz if digital

output format

selected as

• The DVD 27 is designed to digitally output 96kHz

PCM audio with a 96kHz sampling rate. The 96kHz

indicator will light in the display. However, some

96kHz DVDs may include copy protection codes

that do not permit digital output. For full 96kHz

fidelity from these discs, use the analog outputs of

the DVD 27. If your surround processor converter

does not support 96kHz PCM audio, you must use

the DVD 27 analog outputs for full 96kHz fidelity

with these discs.

Layer 3)

“PCM”)

Linear PCM

(32–48kHz)

WMA

(Windows

Media

• When connecting a receiver or surround processor

with a digital input that does not contain a Dolby

Digital or DTS decoder, be sure to select PCM as

the initial setting in the Digital Output menu (see

page 19). Otherwise, any attempt to play DVDs may

cause such a high level of noise that it may be

harmful to your ears and damage your speakers.

Audio)

^††Digital format must be selected as “Bitstream” or

“PCM” in Digital Output menu (see “Digital Output”

section on page 19).

•

CDs can be played as they would in a conventional

CD player.

16 DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTION

SYSTEM SETUP

menu is on screen.

: Menu Title: The top line identifies which main

System Setup

The final step in the installation of the DVD 27 is to

establish the system’s configuration. Before proceeding

further to make any adjustments, make certain that

the DVD 27 is properly connected to a video display

and an AC power source. Turn on the DVD 27 by

pressing the Power On/Off Switch 2and the

Power Indicator 1will change from amber to blue.

You do not need to play a CD or DVD in the unit to

make system setup adjustments.

∫: The submenus listed in a vertical column at

the left side of the screen access the specific groups

of settings or controls. The submenu that is at the

top of the list will be highlighted. As indicated on the

Instruction Line

to select that submenu, which will move the cursor to

the first Control Setting

∂, press the Enter Button s

On the Setup Main Menu, the Available

Submenus Are:

Figure 2

In many cases, you will be able to accept the default

settings. Of course, these settings may be changed at

any time to reflect changes to the other equipment in

your home theater system or to adjust the DVD 27’s

output or operation to your needs and preferences.

∂

Instruction Line: The DVD 27 will display the

• The SYSTEMSETUPmenu, identified by a

wrench icon and the word SYSTEM, is used to

establish the general settings for the player.

appropriate instructions in this area to assist you in

navigating the menu system and making changes to

the various settings.

• The AUDIOSETUPmenu, identified by a

speaker icon and the word AUDIO, is used to

establish the settings for the player’s audio output.

Menus and Navigation

Within a given menu, adjustments are made using the

following steps and commands on the remote control:

The DVD 27 uses an elegant but simple on-screen

menu system for setup and control functions. There

are two main menus that are navigated in a similar

fashion:

• Press the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons nto

select an item to be adjusted.

• The VIDEOSETUPmenu, identified by a TV

icon and the word VIDEO, is used to establish the

video formatting and configuration settings and to

access the video adjustments screen for the picture

settings.

• When the current setting for the item to be adjusted

is highlighted, press the Enter Button s.

• The SETUPmenu is used to establish the basic

configuration settings for all aspects of the DVD

player’s operation, including language and display

settings, audio settings, video settings and adjust-

ments, parental control and other settings that you

may customize. The SETUPmenu is accessed

by pressing the Setup Button j.

• Press the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons nto

select one of the options shown. When a series of

underscore lines (_ _ _ _) is shown, enter the

desired setting using the Numeric Keys R.

On the Player Information Menu, the Available

Submenus Are:

• The PLAYBACKINFOmenu, identified by

an “i” icon, includes the disc type and name (if avail-

able on the disc), and contains settings to control

the playback mode.

• When the desired setting is highlighted or the

numeric entry made, press the Enter Button s.

• The PLAYERINFORMATIONmenu

displays information about the current disc, allowing

you to set the playback mode and create a playlist if

desired. The PLAYERINFORMATION

menu will appear on screen automatically for audio-

only and JPEG discs, and for VCDs without PBC. For

DVDs and VCDs with PBC, it may be accessed by

pressing the Info Button i.

• Press the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons nto

select another item for adjustment, if required.

• The PROGRAMmenu, identified by an icon

showing musical notes, is used to program a playlist,

which lets you play back selected CD tracks in the

order you choose. Playlists are only available for

audio CDs.

• When all required adjustments on this submenu

have been made, press the ‹›Navigation

Buttons nto move to the Submenu Selection

Area

∫

and then press the ⁄¤ Navigation

• The DISCINFOmenu, identified by a disc

icon, provides detailed information about the video

and audio content on the disc being played.

Buttons nto select another submenu.

The two main menus share a common layout, and are

navigated in a similar manner. The menu screen is

divided into four main areas:

• If all adjustments are complete, press the Setup

Button jto exit the SETUPmenu, or press

the Info Button ito exit the PLAYER

INFORMATIONmenu.

Control Settings: The main area of each menu

screen shows a list of the control settings available for

the current submenu. On the left side of the main area

is a listing of the settings available. To the right of each

line is the current value for each setting. To adjust a

specific setting, press the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons

Most DVDs are created to allow setup menus to be

displayed while the disc is playing, superimposed over

the video playback. However, some discs are authored

in a way that does not allow this. If you see the ø icon

displayed on the screen after pressing the Setup

Button jor the Info Button i, press the Stop

Button xand then press the Setup or Info Button

jiagain.

until the setting for the desired item is highlighted.

Next, press the Enter Button sand a dropdown

menu will appear that contains the available options for

that setting. Press the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons

nuntil the desired option is highlighted, then press

the Enter Button sto select that option. See

Figure 2 for an example of a dropdown menu.

Figure 1

SYSTEM SETUP 17

SYSTEM SETUP

This method of navigation, option selection and adjust-

ment applies to all menus except for the Video Adjust-

ments menu, which uses a different control method

due to the need for viewing the on-screen video or

the DVD 27’s internal test signal while the settings are

being made. See page 20 for more information on

changing the Video Adjustments.

select from any of the choices shown in the drop-

down menu.

off again after either five or 20 seconds. When the

display is off, the blue Power Indicator 1will

remain lit to remind you that the unit is turned on.

When the Panel Time-Out setting is set to “Off,” the

display remains lit at all times. This feature is only in

effect when a DVD or VCD is playing. However, you

may always press the Dimmer Button qto dim

the front-panel display either by half or fully.

If you do not find your preferred language in the list

of options, you may select a preferred language by

first pressing the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons n

so that OTHERis highlighted in the dropdown

menu. Press the Enter Button sand then use

the ⁄¤‹›Navigation Buttons nto select

a subtitle language (see Figure 4). When the desired

language is highlighted, press the Enter Button s

to set it as the preferred subtitle language.

Setup Menu

Status Bar Time-Out: This setting selects the time-

out interval for the on-screen Status Bar that appears

at the top of your video screen when the Status

Button `is pressed while a disc is playing. During

DVD playback, the status bar shows the current title

and chapter, the elapsed or remaining time in the cur-

rent chapter or title, a setting to adjust the time display,

and a temperature bar for the time display.

The three submenus within the SETUPmenu are

where you establish the basic system settings for the

DVD 27. Most of these settings need to be adjusted

only once, and in many cases you will find that the

system defaults are the correct option for your

combination of components. However, it is worth a

few minutes to briefly scan through each of the

Submenus to confirm that the settings are correct

and to familiarize yourself with the available options

so that you are aware of the flexibility of the DVD 27.

If you wish to exit this screen without selecting a lan-

guage, use the ⁄¤‹›Navigation Buttons n

until the word RETURNat the bottom of the

screen is highlighted, and press the Enter Button

sto return to the SYSTEMSETUPscreen.

You may program the status bar to remain on screen

for either five or 20 seconds after the Status Button

`is pressed. When OFFis selected, the time-out

is disabled, and the status bar will remain on the

screen until the Status Button `or Clear Button

dis pressed.

This procedure selects a preferred subtitle language,

but it will only be available when the disc being played

contains that language. The list of subtitles available on

any given disc is always shown on the disc jacket,

usually at the bottom of the back cover. Note that the

subtitles may also be switched on or off, or a new lan-

guage selected during playback using the Subtitle

Button T, as described on page 27.

System Setup Submenu

The SYSTEM SETUPsubmenu is where you

establish the control options languages and displays. In

most cases, the system default options are sufficient

for normal operation, but you may wish to change

them to tailor the unit’s operation to your preferences.

Parental Control: The DVD 27’s password system

allows you to restrict viewing of certain materials that

may not be suitable for younger members of the

household by requiring the viewer to enter a password

before viewing those materials. The system is based

on rating information encoded in the DVD that classi-

fies materials into eight levels, roughly corresponding

to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)

voluntary ratings system:

If you have selected a subtitle language and subtitles

do not appear on screen, press the Subtitle Button

T to display the Subtitle banner. Each press of the

Enter Button swill cycle through the subtitle lan-

guages available on the disc. If subtitles still do not

appear, press the Disc Menu Button zto make

sure that subtitling has been selected in the disc’s

menu system.

Access the SYSTEMSETUPsubmenu by

pressing the Setup Button 9 to display the main

SETUPmenu. The System icon should be high-

lighted. If it isn’t, use the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons

nto highlight the icon. As indicated on the

Instruction Line

∂, press the Enter Button s

Level 1: Corresponds to the MPAA’s “G” (General

Audiences) rating, and is considered suitable for all

viewers.

to access the settings in SYSTEMSETUP.

NOTE: Due to the variations in how DVD discs are

authored, the subtitle languages displayed by the

DVD 27 may not accurately reflect the actual lan-

guages available on the disc. It is recommended that

subtitles be selected using the disc’s menu.

The following adjustments may be made on the

SYSTEM SETUPmenu.

Level 2: Intermediate level between the “PG” and “G”

ratings.

Level 3: Corresponds to the MPAA’s “PG” (Parental

Guidance) rating.

Level 4: Corresponds to the MPAA’s “PG-13”

(Parental Guidance and 13 years old) rating.

Level 5: Intermediate level between the “R” and

“PG-13” ratings.

Level 6: Corresponds to the MPAA’s “R” (Restricted)

rating.

Figure 3

Level 7: Corresponds to the MPAA’s “NC-17” (17

years and older) rating.

Display Language: This setting selects the language

that will be used for the DVD 27’s OSD menus and

other system messages. The default is English, but you

may also select French, Spanish, German or Italian.

Figure 4

Level 8: All DVDs, including adult materials, can be

played.

Panel Time-Out: This setting allows you to select the

length of time the Front-Panel Display @remains

illuminated during disc playback (as some people find

the front-panel display to be distracting while a movie

is playing). You may program the DVD 27 to refresh

the front-panel display only when a button is pressed

on the remote or front panel, and to turn the display

Preferred Subtitle Language: This setting selects

the language used for the display of subtitles. The

default setting is OFF, which plays discs without

subtitles. To set the player so that subtitles will always

play in a specific language when they are available,

Unlocked: Any DVD may be viewed without entering

the password.

The DVD 27 is shipped from the factory with the

parental control system unlocked (no password is

required to view any DVD), and with the password set

18 SYSTEM SETUP

SYSTEM SETUP

to the four-digit code “1234.” To activate the system,

use the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons nto highlight

the Parental Control Setting on the SYSTEM

SETUPsubmenu, and press the Enter Button

s. Select the “On” setting from the dropdown

menu, and the password screen will appear (see

Figure 5.) Make sure the dashes on the Password

line are highlighted, then enter the password code

using the Numeric Keys R and press the ¤

Navigation Button n.

PBC Support: This setting controls the activation of

PBC (Play Back Control) Support for VCD discs. If you

plan to play VCD discs, which are a CD-ROM-based

format that predates DVD, we recommend that the

setting be turned ON. However, with PBC enabled,

the Repeat Track, Repeat Disc and Random functions

will not be available for VCDs.

Screen Saver: The DVD 27 offers a Screen Saver

option to protect your TV or video display from dam-

age that may occur if the player is left turned on with

the same still image for a period of time, as there is a

possibility that the image may be “burned” into some

display devices. This is particularly important for plasma

displays and some CRT devices. Set Screen Saver to

ONso that the DVD 27 will run the screen saver

when no action has been detected for either one or

five minutes. Press a desired command key on the

front panel or remote to “wake” the DVD 27 and

resume normal operation.

Figure 6

If you have entered the password correctly, the current

setting of the Rating line will be highlighted. You may

press the Enter Button sto display the ratings

dropdown menu. Select a new rating using the ⁄¤

Navigation Buttons nand the Enter Button s.

The following adjustments are available on the Audio

Setup menu:

Preferred Audio Language: This setting is used to

select the default language that will be used for pro-

gram playback. The factory default setting is English,

but you may choose French, Spanish, German or

Italian by making a selection from the dropdown

menu. To select a language other than those shown,

select OTHERfrom the dropdown menu and

press the Enter Button s. A screen will appear

with a list of language choices (see Figure 4). Use

the ⁄¤‹›Navigation Buttons nto select a

language. When the desired language is highlighted,

press the Enter Button sto set it as the preferred

audio language. If you wish to exit this screen without

selecting a language, use the ⁄¤‹›Navigation

Buttons nuntil the word RETURNat the bot-

tom of the screen is highlighted, and press the Enter

Button sto return to the AUDIOSETUP

screen.

Show Angle Icon: Some DVDs are programmed

with multiple-angle capability, allowing you to view the

same scene from a different camera angle. Normally,

the angle icon will be displayed on screen during

those scenes to inform you that you may press the

Angle Button mto change to a different view. If

you would find the appearance of the icon on-screen

distracting, select the Show Angle Icon setting in the

System submenu, and set it to OFF. The Angle

Indicator Iwill appear in the front-panel display

whenever multiple angles are available, regardless of

whether the on-screen icon appears.

Figure 5

The first time you use the DVD 27, it is recommended

that you scroll down to the Change Password line and

press the Enter Button sto display the Change

Password screen. Use the Numeric Keys R to

enter your new password once at the New Password

line, and a second time at the Confirm Password line.

The DVD 27 will return to the screen shown in Figure

5, where you may then change the Ratings Setting.

Since you had previously entered a valid password,

you will not be required to enter a password again

before changing the rating. However, once you press

the ^‹›Navigation Button nand return to the

SYSTEMSETUPsubmenu, the new password

will take effect.

This procedure selects a preferred audio program

language, but it will only be available when the disc

being played contains that language. The list of lan-

guages available on any given disc is always shown

on the disc jacket, usually at the bottom of the back

cover. Note that the audio playback language may also

be changed at any time during playback using the

Audio Select Button c, as described on page 27,

but any changes made will only be effective during

playback of that disc.

Closed Caption: This setting enables viewing of

closed caption messages, if they have been encoded

in the video material. Closed captions are text displays

of the program’s dialogue, normally hidden from view,

that are made available for the hearing-impaired or

others. Select the ONsetting to activate the

DVD 27’s closed captioning decoder so that these

messages may be viewed.

Audio Setup Submenu

Disc Recognition: This setting controls the Disc

Recognition feature. When turned on, it allows you to

pause a DVD, remove it from the player, play another

disc, and then resume playback of the original disc at

a later time from the point at which you paused. When

a previously played disc is reinserted in the DVD 27,

you will be presented with an on-screen status mes-

sage asking whether you wish to start playback from

the beginning of the disc or resume at the point where

you left off. Note that even when the setting is activated,

you must pause playback, rather than bring it to a full

stop, and the unit must not be turned off between

discs. The DVD 27 is capable of storing the informa-

tion for up to five DVDs at a time.

Digital Output: This setting selects the digital audio

data stream that is routed to the Optical Digital

Output £ or the Coaxial Digital Output ¢.

Two choices are available:

This submenu establishes the DVD’s configuration for

general audio settings, such as preferred language and

digital audio settings.

As with all setup menus, press the Setup Button j

to activate the main menu screen, and then press the

⁄¤ Navigation Buttons nuntil the AUDIO

SETUPicon is highlighted, and press the Enter

Button sagain.

• Bitstream, the default setting, outputs the

Dolby Digital or DTS signal, as selected from the

disc’s menu or by using the Audio Select Button

c, as explained on page 27. This setting should

be used when your receiver or processor is capable of

decoding signals in the Dolby Digital or DTS format.

• PCMoutputs a standard PCM signal for decoding by

receivers or processors that are not capable of

decoding a Dolby Digital or DTS bitstream. This set-

ting enables two-channel audio playback or matrix

decoding where available.

SYSTEM SETUP 19

SYSTEM SETUP

NOTE: Any changes made to the Digital Output setting

during playback will not take effect until after play has

been stopped and restarted.

§ to your TV in order to view the on-screen menus

and change this setting.

Video Setup Submenu

This menu establishes the DVD’s configuration for

video format settings such as aspect ratio and output

scan. It also allows access to the Video Adjustments

banner (see next section).

Scan Type: This setting allows you to select

PCM Limit: This setting determines whether the digital

audio output of the DVD 27 will be sent to your

receiver or processor at its original sampling rate, or

whether high-resolution (96kHz or greater) materials

will be downsampled to 48kHz. Select the 96kHz

setting if your receiver is capable of resolving digital

signals greater than 48kHz and does not require

downsampling. If you select the 96kHzsetting

when your receiver is not capable of processing sig-

nals with a sampling rate greater than 48kHz, then

you will not hear any audio when high-resolution

materials are played. If you are uncertain of your

receiver’s capabilities, select the 48kHzsetting

to limit the sampling rate to 48kHz.

between progressive and interlaced scanning for

the Component Video Outputs ∞ to maximize

the image resolution for the type of video display in

use. Note that the output at the S-Video ¶ and

Composite Video § outputs will always be stan-

dard-rate video that is compatible with any television

set or video display. Two choices are available:

As with all setup menus, press the Setup Button j

to activate the main menu screen, and then press the

⁄¤ Navigation Buttons nuntil the VIDEO

SETUPicon is highlighted, and then press the

Enter Button s.

• Progressive: Select this option if you have a video

display that is compatible with input sources of

480P or greater. Displays labeled as “HDTV Ready,”

including virtually all large-screen LCD and plasma

displays, are compatible with progressive scan.

• Interlaced: Select this option when you are using

an older video display that has Y/Pr/Pb component

inputs, but which is not capable of displaying high

scan rate, or “HD” signals.

NOTE: Due to copyright restrictions, the DVD 27 will

not output an uncompressed signal in the PCM format

from a disc recorded with 96kHz/24-bit resolution,

such as some DTS audio CDs. If the Digital Output

setting in the Audio Setupsubmenu is set

to PCM, and the PCM Limit setting is set to

96kHz, no audio will be outputted, and the mes-

sage CGMSMUTEwill appear in the Main

Information Display B. “CGMS” stands for “Copy

General Management System.” Should this message

appear, change the PCM Limit setting to 48kHz

to hear the audio at a lower resolution.

NOTES:

1. The Scan Type may only be changed when the

Video Output setting has been set to Component.

Figure 7

The following adjustments are available on the Video

Setup menu:

2. If you have connected the DVD 27 to a video dis-

play that is not capable of displaying progressive

scan video using the Component (Y/Pr/Pb) Video

Outputs ∞, and you have inadvertently changed

the Video Output Setting to Component and the

Scan Type setting to Progressive, you may reset

the scan type to interlaced by pressing the

Progressive Scan/Interlaced Button r. The

display will blink, indicating that the scan type has

been reset to interlaced mode.

Aspect Ratio: This setting selects the aspect ratio

of video programming. Your choice should be made

according to the shape of your video display and your

personal preferences. Two choices are available:

• 16:9: If you have a widescreen (16:9) display, or a

display that has a widescreen mode, choose this

setting. With this setting, the DVD 27 will adjust the

output for widescreen movies so that they fill the

entire screen in the proper aspect ratio. Note, how-

ever, that in this setting a disc recorded in the 4:3

aspect ratio will appear in the widescreen as a

boxed image in the center, with black columns on

the left and right side of the screen. Note that if the

widescreen option is chosen and a widescreen

movie is played on a conventional 4:3 aspect-ratio

set, the image will be distorted due to vertical com-

pression.

Dynamic Range: This setting allows you to take

advantage of the programming present on some

Dolby Digital recordings to reduce the volume of

louder passages while maintaining intelligibility of qui-

eter passages. This means that you may listen to pro-

grams at a level that allows the full impact of a sound-

track to be heard at a volume that is lower than you

might otherwise use to avoid disturbing others. The

DVD 27 accomplishes this by compressing the audio

to a greater or lesser degree, depending on which set-

ting you choose. Three options are available:

Alternatively, as a last-resort measure, you may com-

pletely reset all of the DVD 27’s settings, including the

scan type, by exiting the on-screen menu system and

pressing and holding the Clear Button dfor five

seconds. The display will blink, and all settings will

return to the factory defaults.

Video Adjustments Banner

• MINIMUMdoes not make any changes to the

original playback, and should be used when the vol-

ume setting in the listening room may be as loud as

you desire.

This banner menu allows you to adjust the brightness,

sharpness and black level of the video signal to com-

pensate for differences between your DVD player and

other video sources. You may use either the DVD 27’s

built-in color bar test signal or a test disc as the stan-

dard for the adjustments. To ensure that your system is

properly optimized, we strongly recommend that you

adjust your video display using the display’s own con-

trols before making any changes to the DVD 27’s

output. Once the display is properly calibrated with

all settings on the DVD 27 set to their midpoint, use

the controls on this menu to fine-tune the DVD 27’s

output.

• 4:3: If you have a standard, 4:3 aspect ratio video

display, choose this setting. You will see the entire

frame of the movie as it is recorded on the disc

without any image cutoff at the left and right sides.

While this allows widescreen movies to be shown in

their entirety, they will occupy a smaller portion of

the screen and black “letterbox” bars may appear

at the top and bottom of the screen.

• MEDIUMapplies a moderate amount of compres-

sion so that louder passages are a little bit quieter.

• MAXIMUMapplies more compression so that

louder passages are much softer.

Feel free to experiment with the settings at any time.

Note that if your receiver or processor also allows you

to program the dynamic range setting, also known as

the “Night Mode,” you do not need to make any

adjustments on the DVD 27 and should leave the

setting at MINIMUM.

Video Output: This setting selects between the

S-Video Output ¶ and Component Video

Outputs ∞, which are not available simultaneously

If you have connected one of these outputs to your

video display and the screen is blank, you will need to

temporarily connect the Composite Video Output

Due to the nature of these settings, the navigation is

somewhat different from the DVD 27’s other menus

20 SYSTEM SETUP

SYSTEM SETUP

and controls. The banner is accessed from the Video

Setup submenu. Press the Setup Button jto dis-

play the Setup menu, and then press the ⁄¤

Navigation Buttons nuntil the Video Setup sub-

menu icon is highlighted. Press the Enter Button

sto access the Video Setup submenu, then scroll

down to the Video Adjustment line and press the

Enter Button sagain. Select Onto display the

Video Adjustments banner. The Setup screen will dis-

appear from view.

When you have finished making your video adjust-

ments, press the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons n

until the word Done is highlighted, and press the

Enter Button s. The DVD 27 will return to the

Video Setup submenu.

In order to recall the video adjustments menu, you will

need to press the Setup Button jand navigate

through the menu system as described above.

When you have finished using the Setup menus, press

the Setup Button jto clear the screen. If a DVD

is loaded, the splash screen will appear. If any other

type of disc is loaded, the Player Information menu will

appear. You may now proceed to page 23 to learn the

basics of operating the DVD 27.

Figure 8

To change any of the video adjustments shown, first

press the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons nso that

the parameter’s setting bar is highlighted. Use the ›

Navigation Button nto increase the setting or the

‹ Navigation Button nto decrease the setting.

Changes to any of the settings may be made while a

test disc is playing, or you may use the internal test

signal by pressing the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons

nuntil the word OFFis highlighted next to the

TEST SCREENline. To activate the test signal,

press the Enter Button sand note that a special

combination test signal, including both color bars and

gray scale along with 100% black and white fields, will

be displayed behind the video adjustments banner.

See the Test Screen section on page 22 for more

guidance in making picture adjustments.

To adjust the Brightness setting, use the ⁄¤

Navigation Buttons nuntil the area between the

“–“ and “+” signs is highlighted, then use the ‹›

Navigation Buttons nto increase or decrease the

setting.

When adjusting the Black Level setting, only two

adjustments are available: either the complete bar will

appear, which provides a full “0 to 100” black level

setting, or “full”, which complies with standards for

video with what is called “setup”; or only a thin line will

appear, which represents a “7.5 to 100” black level

setting.

To remove the banner from the screen so that only the

test screen appears, simply wait a few seconds, and

the banner will disappear. Press any button on the

remote to restore the banner to view.

SYSTEM SETUP 21

TEST SCREEN

DVD is one of the highest quality sources ever made

available for in-home playback of prerecorded pictures

and sound. In order to make certain that your home

theater system is fully optimized to take advantage of

DVD’s superb picture quality, the DVD 27 offers a

built-in video test signal that makes it easy to calibrate

your TV or video display for proper playback.

and evenly changing from black to white, going

from left to right.

Sharpness Adjustment

Contrary to intuition, the picture will appear sharper

and clearer with the sharpness, or Edges, setting

backed off from the maximum setting. Reduce the

sharpness setting on your television, and the Edges

setting on the DVD 27 video adjustments menu if nec-

essary, to minimize the appearance of any white lines

between the bars in the gray scale portion of the test

screen.

Contrast Adjustment:

1. Adjust the contrast on your TV until you see a bright

white bar in the lower right corner of the screen

and a deep-dark-black bar to the left. The optimal

contrast setting will depend on your preference and

the surrounding light in the TV room.

Test Screen

2. If the brightness of the white bar no longer increases

when the contrast is turned up or the borders of the

white “harman/kardon” letters on top bloom (over-

light) into the black areas (drastically decreasing

the sharpness of the type), the contrast has been

turned up too much. Reduce the contrast until

these effects disappear and the video still looks

realistic.

With the test screen showing on your video display, the

following adjustments may be made:

Convergence and Edge Focus

The crosshatch pattern that surrounds the test screen

may be used to evaluate edge focus and convergence

in front- or rear-projection video displays. However, the

controls used to adjust these parameters are often not

user-accessible. In any event, these adjustments are

extremely complex, and require proper training and

experience to avoid worsening the situation. Therefore,

it is recommended that if you are unable to improve

the picture using the available controls, contact the

video display manufacturer’s authorized service repre-

sentative for assistance.

• The proper color intensity setting on your TV.

• Proper color adjustments using the color bars, which

should be (left to right) black, white, yellow, cyan

(turquoise), green, magenta, red, blue, black.

• The proper color transition, seen as sharp

separation of the bars.

3. If you are watching TV with customary surrounding

daylight, adjust the contrast so that a normal video

picture has about the same look as the surround-

ings in your room. That way the eye is relaxed

when watching the TV picture. This contrast setting

may be reduced when the surrounding light is

dimmed, thereby usually improving the sharpness

of a video significantly.

• The performance of the color circuits in your TV

(with “Video” signals); bar edges should show

no vertical crawling dots.

With the gray scale and the black/white fields below

the color bars, the brightness and contrast of your

screen can be adjusted.

When all desired setup and configuration entries have

been made, use the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons n

until “Done” is highlighted at the bottom of the Video

Adjustments submenu. Press the Enter Button s

to select it to return to the on-screen menu system.

Then, press the Setup Button jto remove the

menu displays from the screen. The unit will return to

normal operation and you are ready to enjoy the finest

in DVD or CD playback!

4. The gray scale in the middle line needs to have

the same clear difference between each bar as

before the contrast adjustment. If not, go back to

NOTE: Most of the video adjustments using the

DVD 27’s test screen should be made using the

controls on your video display, with the DVD 27’s

controls set at their factory default position in the

center. If necessary, you may tweak the brightness

and sharpness using the controls found in the

DVD 27’s video adjustments menu.

“Brightness Adjustment” and repeat Step 3 and

then Contrast Adjustment,” making only minor

“

adjustments each time for optimization.

Color Adjustment

1. When the brightness and contrast are set optimally,

turn up the color control to the level of your prefer-

ence. Adjust to the level where the colors look

strong but still natural, not overdone. If the color

level is too high, depending on the TV, some of the

bars will seem wider or the color intensity will not

increase while the control is turned up. Then the

color control must be reduced again. Ultimately, you

also should test the color intensity with a video –

e.g., pictures of natural faces, flowers, fruit and veg-

etables, and other common natural articles for an

optimal setting of the color intensity.

Color Bars

Gray Scale

100%

Black/White

Fields

Figure 9

TV Picture Adjustment With Test Screen

Brightness Adjustment:

1. Turn down the color control on your TV until the

color bars are visible in black and white.

2. Use the large white bar below the gray scale to

tweak the warmth of the picture. Every viewer has a

preference as to how the glow of the picture should

be. Some prefer a little colder picture, some a

warmer glow. The Tint function on your TV and the

white bar can be used to control this. Adjust the Tint

to the level where you feel the white color has the

tone you prefer.

2. Adjust the contrast on your TV to the lowest level

where you still can see all bars within the gray scale

in the test picture separately and clearly.

3. Adjust the brightness using the DVD 27 video

adjustments control so that the bars in the gray

scale are all visible. The bar furthest to the left has

to be as black as possible rather than gray, but the

next gradation must clearly be distinct from it.

All the bars in the gray scale should be gradually

TEST SCREEN 22

PLAYBACK BASICS

• When loading CD audio discs, load the discs

with the label side up.

Loading Discs

To load discs in the DVD 27, first turn the DVD 27

• When loading DVD discs with printed labels,

load them label side up.

on by pressing in the Power On/Off Switch

Power On Button . Note that the Power

Indicator will turn amber when the unit is con-

nected to an AC power source. It will turn blue when

• Some DVD discs are double-sided. The title infor-

mation for these will be printed on the inner ring of

the disc, very close to the center hole. The title for

the side you wish to play should be facing up.

the Power On Button

is pressed.

Next, press the Open/Close Button

until the

disc tray opens.

After a disc is properly loaded, press the Open/Close

Button

to close the disc drawer. After the

Hold the disc by the edge, and gently place it into the

disc drawer, making certain that the disc is properly

seated in the tray’s insert. If the disc is not correctly

centered, you may damage both the disc and the

player when the drawer closes. When loading discs,

please note the following:

Figure 10

drawer closes, you will see a brief indication of

LOADINGin both the Main Information

Display

to the fact that the unit is determining the type of disc

(DVD, CD, VCD, JPEG, WMA or MP3) and is reading the

data for track, chapter, title and other information about

the disc.

If a disc is already in the drawer when the unit is

turned on, it will begin playing. If the disc was stopped

using the Resume function, playback will begin from

the point where it was stopped. If the disc was

stopped by pressing the Stop Button

the disc will begin playing from its beginning.

and in the on-screen display to alert you

twice,

• The DVD 27 will play discs with the following logos

as well as most DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs and

most WMA and JPEG discs, including Kodak Picture

CDs, but not Kodak Photo CDs. DO NOT attempt to

play another type of disc.

Playback Features for DVD and CD Discs:

Once the disc’s data has been read, the type of disc

will be displayed by the Disc-Type Indicator Aand

its type will be identified in the upper right corner of

the screen. If the disc is a DVD, CD or VCD2.0 disc, it

will automatically begin playing. The disc’s track timing

information and other relevant data will appear in the

• To momentarily pause playback and freeze the

current picture frame on a DVD, press the Pause

Button

3J. To resume playback after pressing

the Pause button, press the Play Button

• To move forward or backward through the tracks

Main Information Display

on a CD or the chapters on a DVD, press the Skip

Forward/Reverse Buttons 56 on the front

panel or the Previous/Next Buttons AO

on the remote.

Any time a control button is pressed, an icon will

appear in the upper right corner of the screen to

indicate the player’s action. These icons include the

standard transport modes (play, stop, pause, forward

and reverse fast and slow search, track skip), the

open/close disc drawer symbol, the repeat and ran-

dom modes, and the prohibit icon (Ø) if the command

action is not available at that time or for that disc. As

explained in more detail in other sections of this

manual, pressing the Status Button `displays

the Status Banner for DVDs, and pressing the Info

Button idisplays the Player Information menu.

• To move forward or backward through the DVD

or CD disc being played at fast speed, press the

Search Forward/Reverse Buttons BM

or press and hold the front-panel Skip/Search

Buttons 56 briefly until fast play begins, and

then release them. Once one of these buttons is

pressed, the fast search will continue until the

• The DVD 27 will only display video in the NTSC for-

mat. Although the PAL format is generally used in

Europe and other regions of the world outside North

America, some music or other DVDs are available in

PAL format with a Region Code of “0,” which means

they may be played on any DVD player around the

world. The DVD 27 will automatically detect if such a

disc is in the PAL format, and make the necessary

conversions so that the video may be displayed on

an NTSC television. Note that PAL discs bearing a

Region Code other than “0” or “1” may not be

played on the DVD 27.

Play Button

Search Forward/Reverse Buttons 56B

will cycle to the next speed in the following

is pressed. Each press of the

• When a DVD is detected, playback will automatically

begin and the screen will show the program or the

disc’s menu, depending on how the disc has been

created.

order: 2x, 4x, 8x, 20x, 100x.

NOTE: Fast search is available when MP3 discs are

playing, but not for WMA files.

• If a CD is detected, playback will begin automatically.

• When a DVD is playing, you may move forward or

backward through the disc in slow motion by first

pressing the Pause Button 4tand then

pressing the Search/Slow Forward or Search/

Slow Reverse Buttons 67lw. Each

press of the buttons will cycle the player through

one of the four forward slow-play speeds: 1/2x,

1/4x, 1/8x or 1/16x or one of the two reverse

slow-play speeds: 1/2x or 1/4x. Press the Play

• Playback capability for CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD-R,

DVD+RW or DVD+R discs will vary according to the

quality of the disc. On some occasions it is possible

that these discs may not play on the DVD 27. This

does not indicate any problem with the DVD 27.

• If the disc contains MP3, WMA or JPEG files, or

if it is a VCD without playback control, the Player

Information display will appear (see Figure 10). To

play one of these files, you may need to use the

⁄¤‹›Navigation Buttons nto select a

folder and press the Enter Button sto open it.

Use the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons nto select

• The DVD 27 will only play discs that are coded for

Region 1 or discs that are open to being played

in all regions (Region Code “0”). Discs that contain

a Region Code of 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 (as noted by a

number inside a world map logo on the disc’s

cover jacket or case) will not play.

a file for playback, and press the Enter Button

to begin play.

Button

2vto resume normal playback.

Note that there is no audio playback during fast or

slow-forward or -reverse play of DVD discs. This is

normal for DVD, as A/V receivers and surround

processors cannot process the digital audio streams

• VCD2.0 discs will begin play automatically, similar to

a conventional audio CD.

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

may be used.

PLAYBACK BASICS 23

PLAYBACK BASICS

during slow modes. Slow-play is not available for

CD discs.

• To advance frame by frame while a DVD is playing,

first press the Pause Button 4t, then press

the Skip/Step (Previous) 6kor Skip/Step

(Next) 7ybuttons repeatedly. Press the Pause

4tor Play Button 3vto resume normal

play. Frame-by-frame movement in reverse is not

available.

• When a camera icon shows on the screen, or the

Angle Indicator Iappears, this is your indication

that there is multiple-angle information on the disc

being played. To change the angle, press the Angle

Button

repeatedly until the desired angle view

appears. An on-screen banner message will appear

to indicate the angle view in use.

To illuminate the buttons on the remote control so that

they may be seen in low-light conditions, press the

Light Button

24 PLAYBACK BASICS

DVD PLAYBACK

Important Notes on DVD Playback

Using a DVD’s Menu

Playback Resume Feature

The DVD 27 is capable of all the features and options

covered by the DVD standards. However, it is up to

the producer of a DVD disc to decide which of those

features and functions are available on any given disc.

For that reason, not all discs will function identically,

and some discs will not have many of the features of

the DVD system. For example, most current DVD discs

do not take advantage of the multiple-angle feature.

When you press a button and the player displays the

“Feature Prohibited” icon “ ”, this is an indication that

the disc has not been programmed for that feature.

One of the unique features of the DVD system is

that it offers a producer the opportunity to include a

wide range of features on a disc, including multiple-

language tracks; subtitles in a variety of languages;

special information such as movie trailers and cast

information; as well as other customized information.

In addition, producers may divide a movie or program

into chapters that allow for quick access to specific

parts of the program. These chapters may be

accompanied by thumbnail pictures of a scene from

the specific chapter to help you select the desired

spot on the disc.

The DVD 27 offers a “Resume” feature for DVD play-

back that is different from the conventional “Stop”

function you may be used to on CD players. When

the Stop Button

is pressed once, the disc

will stop and RESUMEwill appear briefly in the

upper right corner of the video screen and in the Main

Information Display

is active, the disc’s position is entered into the unit’s

memory so that when the Play Button is

B. While the Resume feature

pressed to resume playback, the program will continue

at the point where it was when the Stop Button

was pressed.

To completely stop playback, press the Stop Button

twice.

In addition, it is common for the producers of DVD

discs to block the use of certain functions during only

some parts of a disc. For example, many discs prohibit

the use of fast-play buttons or prohibit access to the

Chapter Menu display during the playback of copyright

notices, studio logos, movie credits or trailers. The

appearance of the “Feature Prohibited” icon “ ”,

or the inability of certain features to operate when

the disc itself has prohibited them, does not indicate

a problem with the DVD 27, as these features are

outside of the unit’s control.

When a disc is playing, press the Disc Menu Button

to pause the playback and display the disc’s

menu. As there are no hard rules about style and

contents for DVD menus, the way they appear on the

screen and the information they contain will vary from

one disc to another. However, the following general

rules apply to most menus:

You may resume a DVD, CD, VCD with Playback

Control, MP3 or JPEG disc after placing the DVD 27

in Standby mode. Resume will not operate for WMA

files or VCDs that do not have playback control.

• You may move through the options on a menu with

the M NKLNavigation Buttons D, as the

disc’s programming allows. The option selected

will typically be highlighted in a certain color or

inside an outline box.

Zoom Feature

The DVD 27’s advanced digital video processing

circuits include a Zoom feature which allows you to

enlarge the image for closer examination of a particular

part of the picture. Four steps of enlargement are

available.

• To select a highlighted option, which may either

play a portion of the disc or move to a submenu,

press the Enter Button s.

• On some discs, when you select the DVD menu

during the playback of a movie, the disc will return

to the point in the program where the menu was

selected by offering a “Play Movie” option. Press

• To use the Zoom feature, press the Zoom Button

while a disc is playing or paused. Each press

of the button will increase the zoom-in effect. When

you have zoomed through all four steps, the picture

will return to normal size.

the Enter Button sor Play Button

to resume play. However, not all discs offer this

feature, and selecting the menu while playing a

movie may mean that you will have to go back to

either the beginning of the program or the start of a

chapter. This feature is out of the control of the DVD

27, as it is set by the disc’s internal programming.

• When the zoom feature is activated, you may use

the ⁄¤‹›Navigation Buttons nto

explore the enlarged picture once the information

box with the zoom ratio and playback time no longer

appears on the screen.

• Some discs are created in a way that prevents the

Zoom feature from operating. In addition, the Zoom

feature will not operate on disc menus and may not

operate on subtitles.

• The zoom function is also available for VCDs and

JPEG files. However, for VCDs, only three steps of

enlargement are available.

DVD PLAYBACK 25

DVD PLAYBACK

Using the Player Information Menu

Setupmenu system as described on page 20 to

change the DVD 27 player settings for video aspect

ratio or scan type.

• Title

é: This displays the current title on the

left, and the total number of titles on the disc on

the right.

The DVD 27’s Player Information menu displays disc

information and enables you to program playback

modes. Press the Info Button ito display the

Player Information menu (Figure 11).

I Disc: This line displays the disc type.

• Chapter

ƒ: This displays the current chapter on

the left, and the total number of chapters on the disc

on the right.

I Disc ID: If the disc is encoded with an identifica-

tion label, it will appear here.

• Play Mode Icon

play mode icon: e.g. Play ›, Pause , Stop Í.

• Time Display : This section of the display

shows the time corresponding to the type of display

indicated in the Time Display Type . The Time

Search function enables you to start playback at any

point in the program. Use the ‹›Navigation

Buttons D to highlight this display, and the num-

bers will change to dashes. You may then use the

Numeric Keys R to enter the numbers corre-

sponding to the time on the disc at which you wish

play to commence. Press the Enter Button s,

and play will immediately begin at the selected time

position.

I Aspect Ratio: This line displays the aspect ratio

of the video content on the disc, and the format in

which it is being played back according to the set-

ting established in the VIDEOSETUPsub-

menu as shown on page 20. Some discs may

contain two versions of the same program with a

widescreen aspect ratio on one side of the disc,

and a standard aspect ratio on the other.

∆

I Video Standard: The disc’s format is shown

here. For Region 1 players, this will normally be

NTSC, although some DVDs that are open region

(playable in all regions) may be in the PAL format.

The DVD 27 will convert the video to the NTSC

format used by your television.

Figure 11

The Player Information menu has two submenus which

may be accessed by using the ⁄¤ Navigation

Buttons nto highlight the submenu’s icon, and

pressing the Enter Button sto select it. These

submenus are different from the Setup menus in that

many items are for display only and cannot be

changed using the menu system.

• Time Bar

: This display is a graphic represen-

I Scan Type: This line displays whether the video

program on the DVD was recorded with a progres-

sive or interlaced scan rate. It also displays how the

program is being played back, based on the setting

established in the VIDEOSETUPsubmenu

as shown on page 20.

tation of the time elapsed for the title being played.

As the disc plays, the number of bars will increase to

reflect approximately what percentage of the title has

been played thus far.

PLAYBACKINFOSubmenu: This submenu

displays basic disc and playback mode information

(see Figure 11). You may not make any changes to

the items shown in this submenu, except for the

Repeat mode.

• Time Display Type

type of information in the Time Display

tion of the display. Use the ⁄¤‹›Navigation

Buttons D to select this setting, and each subse-

quent press of the Enter Button I will change

the time display from Title Elapsed, to Title

Remaining, to Chapter Elapsed to Chapter

Remaining, and cycle back to Title Elapsed. The time

displayed on screen and in the front-panel

∆: This section identifies the

sec-

I Audio Resolution: This line displays the sample

rate and bit rate for the current audio format.

I Disc: This line displays the disc type, such as

DVD-Video.

I Audio Format: This line displays the current audio

track, such as Dolby Digital 5.1 or linear PCM.

I Disc ID: If the disc is encoded with an identifica-

tion label, such as a movie title, it will appear here.

I Video Bit Rate: This line displays the video bit

rate up to the limit of 10 Mbps. This indication will

vary as a disc is played in response to changes in

the amount of compression that was applied to the

video signal when the disc was created. Thus, as

shown in Figure 12, when the disc is stopped or

paused, this line will remain blank.

I Playlist: For DVDs, this line will reflect that play-

back will occur in the disc’s order. Programmable

playlists are not available when a DVD is loaded.

Information Display @will change accordingly.

Selecting a Title

I Repeat: This line displays the current repeat

mode, or Offif Repeat mode is not active.

To select a title, first press the Status Button Q so

that the Status Display appears. The Current Title

When you have finished viewing the Player menus,

press the Info Button ito remove the displays

from the screen and return to normal play.

will be highlighted in a blue box. Press the Enter

Button I and dashes will appear, enabling you to

use the Numeric Keys R to enter the desired title.

Press the Enter Button I again to begin playing

the new title. Note that if a “ø” icon appears when you

attempt to select a new title, this is an indication that

the disc does not allow the title to be changed in this

manner even though a list of title numbers will appear.

This is a function of the way the disc was created and

is not a flaw in the DVD 27. For some discs, press the

Title Button S during playback to change the cur-

rent title. Some discs will switch to the disc menu, and

some discs may simply restart play from the beginning

of the current title. This is a function of how the disc

was authored, and does not reflect a problem with

the DVD 27.

Using the On-Screen Status Display

When a DVD is playing, you may press the Status

Button `at any time to view a quick summary of

the disc’s playback status. The Status Bar not only

gives you a snapshot of the unit’s current state; it also

provides an easy way to select a different title, chapter

or track, or use the time search feature.

Figure 12

PROGRAMsubmenu: The PROGRAMsub-

menu is not accessible for DVDs.

DISCINFOSubmenu: This submenu displays

detailed information about the disc content (see Figure

12). You will not be able to make any changes to the

items on this submenu. However, you may use the

Figure 13

26 DVD PLAYBACK

DVD PLAYBACK

Selecting a Chapter

Selecting or Changing the Subtitle

• Repeat Title: For DVD discs only, this mode repeats

the title currently being played until the disc is man-

ually stopped; in the front-panel display, Repeat E

will light and Title M will flash, and the

Many DVDs contain one or more subtitle languages.

The default subtitle language is set in the System

Setupmenu, as described on page 18, but you

may also turn the subtitles on or off, or change the

language at any time during a disc’s playback.

To select a chapter, first press the Status Button Q

so that the Status Display appears. Next, press the ›

Navigation Button D so that the Current Chapter

REPEAT T icon will appear on screen.

Number

is highlighted and dashes appear. Use

• Repeat A-B: Repeats any selected portion of the

disc until the disc is manually stopped (see below

for more information).

the Numeric Keys R to enter the desired chapter

and press the Enter Button I to begin playing the

new chapter.

To change the subtitle language or turn the subtitles

on or off, press the Subtitle Button T to display

the Subtitle banner and show the current configuration.

Each press of either the Subtitle Button T or the

Enter Button I will change the current subtitle lan-

guage, or turn subtitling off. When your desired selec-

tion appears, press the ‹›Navigation Buttons

D until DONEis highlighted and then press the

Enter Button I to remove the banner display and

return to normal playback.

To select any Repeat mode (other than Repeat A-B):

To select a specific chapter on a DVD at any time dur-

ing playback, simply press the number corresponding

to the chapter you wish to view using the Numeric

Keys R. You may also move one by one through

the chapters at any time by pressing the Skip

Reverse (Previous)/Skip Forward (Next) Buttons

56AO.

While a disc is playing, press the Repeat Button

on the remote. The Repeat icon will appear on screen,

indicating the new repeat mode. Each press of the

Repeat Button 5 will cycle through the available

repeat modes. To end Repeat play, continue pressing

the Repeat Button 5 until the Off mode is selected.

Selecting the Audio Track

A-B Repeat Play

The Repeat A-B function allows you to select any por-

tion of a CD and have it repeat continually until the unit

is manually stopped.

NOTE: Due to the variations in how DVD discs are

authored, subtitle languages displayed by the DVD 27

may not accurately reflect the actual languages avail-

able on the disc. It is recommended that subtitles be

selected using the disc’s menu.

Many DVDs contain more than one audio track. On

many discs, you will find multiple languages, while

others will offer a choice of different audio formats

or mixes (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS), while some will

also contain commentary from the director or stars or

Descriptive Video Service content. The default audio

language is set in the AUDIOSETUPmenu

as shown on page 19.

To initiate a Repeat A-B playback sequence, follow

these steps while a disc is playing:

Selecting an Angle

1. Press the A-B Repeat Button

on the remote

An increasing number of DVDs contain multiple-angle

views, which allow the disc’s creators to provide differ-

ent views of the same scene, or to present additional

on-screen or interactive information. In many cases the

disc will alert you to the presence of multiple angles by

showing a camera icon or other indication, but in any

case where multiple-angle material is available, the

Angle Indicator Iwill light in the front-panel

Information Display @and the Multiple Angle Icon

will appear on-screen if it has been turned on in the

System Settings menu.

when you want to choose the beginning point; the

Repeat icon appears in the upper right corner of the

screen, followed by A-to indicate the beginning

of the passage to be repeated.

To change the audio track, press the Audio Select

Button 2 to display the Audio banner and show the

current audio track configuration. Each press of either

the Audio Select Button 2 or the Enter Button

swill change the current audio track. When your

desired selection appears, press the ‹›Navigation

Buttons D so that DONEis highlighted, and then

press the Enter Button I to remove the banner

display and return to normal playback.

2. Press the A-B Repeat Button

again to

choose the end point. Repeat A-B has been set,

and the A-B section will be played continuously.

3. Press the A-B Repeat Button

on the remote

again to cancel Repeat A-B mode.

Video Off Feature

When multiple angle views are available as shown by

any of the available icons or indications, press the

Angle Button C to change the view. An information

box will appear on your video screen to show you

which angle view is playing and how many are avail-

able. Each press of either the Angle Button C or

the Enter Button I will change the current camera

angle. When your desired selection appears, press the

‹›Navigation Buttons D so that DONEis

highlighted; then press the Enter Button I to remove

the on-screen display and return to normal playback.

NOTES ON AUDIO TRACKS:

During audio-only playback, some listeners may prefer

to turn off the DVD 27’s video circuitry. Although the

video section is electrically isolated from the audio

section, some users may prefer to turn the video dis-

plays off during audio playback to prevent any possibil-

ity of interference between audio and video. You may

also wish to turn the video display off if you find the

menu system distracting or unnecessary during audio

playback.

• Not all discs contain multiple audio track choices.

Check the information on back of the disc jacket to

see what audio languages or format options are

available.

• Some DVDs do not allow direct selection of the

audio track during playback. For these discs, you

must change the audio track using the disc’s menu

system. Press the Disc Menu Button P to

display the disc’s menu and then use the ⁄¤

‹›Navigation Buttons D to make your

selection following the navigation scheme of the

individual disc.

IMPORTANT NOTE: It is strongly recommended that

plasma video display owners use the Video Off feature

to avoid burn-in.

If you press the Angle Button C during a section

where multiple view are not available, the Angle banner

will simply indicate that view 1 of 1 is being displayed.

To turn the video displays off while a CD is playing,

simply press the Video Off Button

• When you change the audio track or language with

the Audio Select Button 2 on the remote con-

trol as shown above, you only override the audio

language setting established in the Audio Setup

menu for the disc currently being played. The unit

will revert to its default setting with the next disc.

Repeat Play

F. Press the

The DVD 27 offers several repeat functions that allow

you to take advantage of the capacity of the unit for

unattended playback:

button again to restore the video output. The V-Off

Indicator Hwill light in red to remind you that the

video displays have been turned off. Note that the

video output will automatically be restored each time

the DVD 27 is turned on.

• Repeat 1 Chapter: Repeats the DVD chapter

currently being played until the disc is manually

stopped; in the front-panel display, Repeat E will

light and Chapter N will flash and the

REPEAT C icon will appear on screen.

DVD PLAYBACK 27

CD PLAYBACK

Many functions of the DVD 27 operate the same way

for CD playback as for DVD play; however, there are

some important differences. When a CD is loaded, the

DVD 27 will automatically display the Player

Information menu. Status banners are not available

during CD play. A greater variety of playback options

are available during CD play, including Random play

and programmed playlists. These and other features

unique to CD play are described in this section.

Each press will toggle between turning the

Random play on or off.

may enter a track number using the Numeric

Keys R and then press the ¤ Navigation

Button D to program another track. Use the

⁄¤^‹›Navigation Buttons D to select the

desired program steps. Note that you may not

enter a track more than once in the playlist, if it

appears in an earlier step. However, you may use

the Repeat function while the playlist is playing.

After you have finished programming the playlist,

press the Play Button 3vto begin play. See

page 33 for more information.

I Track: This line displays the current track on the

left, and the total number of tracks on the disc to

the right.

I Play Mode Icon: This icon will appear to the right

of the Track display and will indicate the current

playback mode.

I Time: This section consists of three lines:

Using the Player Information Menu

• Track Elapsed: Displays the elapsed or remain-

ing time of the current track.

The DVD 27’s Player Information menu displays disc

information and enables you to program playback

modes. Press the Info Button ito display the

Player Information menu (Figure 14).

• Disc Elapsed: Displays the elapsed or remain-

ing time of the disc.

• Elapsed Time Bar: Displays in graphical form a

temperature bar reflecting the percentage of the

disc that has been played.

Use the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons nto highlight

either Track Elapsed or Disc Elapsed, and each press

of the Enter Button swill toggle between the

elapsed and remaining settings. The time displayed to

the right and in the front-panel Information Display

@will change accordingly.

Figure 16

When you have finished viewing the Player menus,

press the Info Button ito remove the displays

from the screen and return to normal play.

The Time Search function enables you to start play-

back at any point in the program. Use the ⁄¤

Navigation Buttons nto highlight the time display.

Press the Numeric Keys R followed by the Enter

Button sto select a new point in the track from

which to commence play.

Figure 14

Selecting a Track

The Player Information Menu has two submenus which

may be accessed by using the ⁄¤ Navigation

Buttons nto highlight the submenu’s icon, and

pressing the Enter Button sto select it. These

submenus are different from the Setup menus in that

many items are for display only and cannot be

changed using the menu system.

To select a track, make sure the Player Information

menu is on screen. Press the Info Button ito

activate it if necessary. Next, press the ⁄¤‹›

Navigation Buttons D so that the Track Number

is highlighted. Use the Numeric Keys R to enter

the desired track, and press the Enter Button I

to begin playing the new track.

PLAYBACKINFOSubmenu: This submenu

displays basic disc and playback mode information

(see Figure 14).

To select a specific track on a CD at any time during

playback, simply press the number corresponding to

the track you wish to listen to using the Numeric

Keys R. You may also move one by one through

the chapters at any time by pressing the Skip

Reverse (Previous)/Skip Forward (Next) Buttons

56AO. When you press the Previous A

or Skip Reverse 6button once, the player will

return to the start of the current track. Additional

presses of either button will step back through the

available tracks, one at a time.

I Disc: This line displays the disc type, such as

CDDA (Compact Disc Digital Audio).

I Audio: This line displays the type of audio recorded

on the disc, usually Stereo.

Figure 15

I Playlist: For CDs only, you may choose to play

the tracks in order as they appear on the disc,

or you may program a playlist containing some

or all of the tracks in the order in which you wish

to hear them. This line indicates which of these

two modes has been selected. In order to

PROGRAMSubmenu: This submenu lets you

program a playlist. The PROGRAMsubmenu is

only accessible for CDs (see Figure 15).

I Disc: This line displays the disc type.

NOTE: When a JPEG, MP3 or Windows Media disc is

playing, a special screen will appear. (See page 30 for

more information.)

I Audio: This line displays the type of audio record-

ed on the disc, usually Stereo.

change this setting, you will need to access the

PROGRAMsubmenu as described below.

I Playlist: With this line highlighted, press the Enter

Button sto change the order in which the

tracks are played from the order in which they

appear on the disc (Disc’sorder)

to a playlist order which you may program

(Programmedorder). A list of pro-

gram steps and the track programmed for each

step will appear at the bottom of the screen. You

Repeat Play

I Repeat: With this line highlighted, press the

Enter Button sto activate Repeat mode. Each

press will change the repeat mode from Repeat 1

(to repeat one track) to Repeat All (to repeat all

tracks on the disc) to Repeat Off.

The DVD 27 offers several repeat functions for CDs

that allow you to take advantage of the capacity of the

unit for unattended playback:

• Repeat Program: Repeats the current playlist if

Programmed Order has been selected at the Playlist

setting.

I Random: With this line highlighted, press the

Enter Button sto activate Random mode.

28 CD PLAYBACK

CD PLAYBACK

• Repeat 1 Track: For CDs, VCDs, MP3s and WMAs,

repeats the track or file currently being played until

the disc is manually stopped. The Repeat Eand

1 Eindicators will light in the front-panel display,

and the REPEAT 1 icon will appear on screen.

Information Display @will light any time the

Random setting is on.

Video Off Feature

During CD playback, some listeners may prefer to turn

off the DVD 27’s video circuitry. Although the video

section is electrically isolated from the audio section,

some users may prefer to turn the video displays off

during audio playback to prevent any possibility of

interference between audio and video. You may also

wish to turn the video display off if you find the menu

system distracting or unnecessary during CD playback.

• Repeat Disc: For CDs, VCDs, MP3s, WMAs, and

JPEGs, repeats the entire disc until play is manually

stopped. The Repeat Eand All Eindicators will

light in the front-panel display, and the REPEAT

ALL icon will appear in the Status Bar.

• Repeat Folder: For MP3s, WMAs and JPEGs,

repeats all tracks within the current folder until play

is manually stopped. The Repeat Eindicator will

light in the front-panel display, and the REPEAT

FOLDER icon will appear on screen.

IMPORTANT NOTE: It is strongly recommended that

plasma video display owners use the Video Off feature

to avoid burn-in.

• Repeat A-B: Repeats any selected portion of the

disc until the disc is manually stopped (see below

for more information).

To turn the video displays off while a CD is playing,

simply press the Video Off Button

F. Press the

button again to restore the video output. The V-Off

Indicator Hwill light to remind you that the video

displays have been turned off. Note that the video

output will automatically be restored each time the

DVD 27 is turned on.

To select any Repeat mode (other than Repeat A-B):

While a disc is playing, press the Repeat Button

on the remote. The Repeat icon will appear on screen,

indicating the new repeat mode. Each press of the

Repeat Button 5 will cycle through the available

repeat modes. To end Repeat play, continue pressing

the Repeat Button 5 until the Off mode is selected.

A-B Repeat Play

The Repeat A-B function allows you to select any por-

tion of a CD and have it repeat continually until the unit

is manually stopped.

To initiate a Repeat A-B playback sequence, follow

these steps while a disc is playing:

1. Press the A-B Repeat Button

on the remote

when you want to choose the beginning point; the

Repeat icon appears in the upper right corner of

the screen, followed by A-to indicate the begin-

ning of the passage to be repeated.

2. Press the A-B Repeat Button

again to

choose the end point. Repeat A-B has been set,

and the A-B section will be played continuously.

3. Press the A-B Repeat Button

on the remote

again to cancel Repeat A-B mode.

Random Play

The Random Play function will play all of the tracks on

a CD in a random order, as selected by the DVD 27.

Once the DVD 27 has played all of the tracks on the

disc once, it will stop.

You may select the random mode by pressing the

Random Button 7 on the remote. Each press of

the Random Button 7 will toggle the setting

between “Off” and “On,”meaning that the remaining

tracks on the disc will be played in random order.

The Random Indicator Cin the Front-Panel

CD PLAYBACK 29

MP3, WINDOWS MEDIA^®AND JPEG PLAYBACK

MP3, Windows Media and JPEG Playback

Discs containing MP3, WMA or JPEG files are navigated

and controlled differently from standard DVDs and

CDs. When a disc containing one or more of these

types of files is loaded in the DVD 27, the Player

Information menu screen will appear (see Figure 10).

• Press the Search Forward 6wor Search

Reverse 5lbuttons, for fast search of a track.

Press the Play 2v, Pause 3tor Stop

Button 4xto end fast play.

The DVD 27 will recognize data from CD-ROM discs

recorded in the MP3, Windows Media 8 (WMA) or

JPEG formats, including images stored on Kodak

Picture CDs. You may also play discs with more than

one of the three formats.

• Slow-play is not available during MP3/WMA play-

back.

The Specific File Types That May be Played on

the DVD 27 Are:

• You may play an MP3 or WMA disc in random

mode like a normal CD (see page 29). You may

also access the Random function while an MP3 or

WMA disc is playing by pressing the Random

Button 7.

• MP3 Files: MP3 is a popular audio compression

format that was developed by the Motion Picture

Experts Group as part of the MPEG-1 video com-

pression format. Depending on the specific MP3

encoder used, file size is greatly reduced so that you

store many more songs on one compact disc than

in the standard audio CD format. MP3 is also used

to download audio files to computers for home use.

Note, however, that in order to play an MP3 file on

the DVD 27, the disc may not contain any encryp-

tion or coding that prevents playback. Always be

certain that you have, or have purchased, the proper

rights or authorization before creating a CD-ROM

with MP3 or any other codec format. Due to varia-

tions in the different encoders and variations of the

MP3 codec and the different bit rates used to

record MP3 discs, the DVD 27 may not be able to

play all discs with MP3 files. We cannot guarantee

complete compatibility with MP3 discs, even though

they may play on a computer. This is normal and

does not indicate a problem with the DVD 27. Note,

also, that when a multisession disc with both stan-

dard CD audio and MP3 (or WMA) content is used,

the DVD 27 will only play the CD audio sections of

the disc.

• The Repeat function may be accessed during play-

back of an MP3 or WMA disc by pressing the

Repeat Button fon the remote. Repeatedly

press the Repeat Button fto scroll through the

options of Repeat 1 (repeat one file), Repeat All

(repeat all files) or Repeat Folder (repeat all files

within the current folder). The next press will turn the

repeat function off. Repeat A-B is not available dur-

ing MP3/WMA playback.

Figure 10 (Repeated)

This screen will display a list of the main folders con-

tained on the disc The elapsed time will appear in the

upper right corner of the screen. It isn’t possible to

change the time display, and the Time Search function

is not available.

NOTES ON MP3 AND WMA PLAYBACK

• During playback, the front-panel display and the

time indicator on the screen above the list will show

the elapsed time of the track being played. Other

time display options are not available with

MP3/WMA playback.

MP3 or WMA Disc Playback

MP3 and WMA discs may contain 200 tracks or even

more. To get the best overview about all tracks on the

disc and their names and to select them comfortably,

use the on-screen display rather than the front-panel

display. The front-panel display will only show the num-

ber and the elapsed time of the track being played for

WMA files.

• The DVD 27 is only compatible with standard MP3-

and WMA-encoded discs. Other compressed audio

formats used for Internet audio downloads will not

play on the DVD 27.

The supported bit rate for WMA files is between 64k

bits and 320k bits. The supported bit rate for MP3

files is between 32k bits and 320k bits.

• Due to the differences in various versions of the

MP3 and WMA formats, and the many differences

between the CD-R machines used to record discs

on a computer, it is possible that some discs may

not play on the DVD 27 even though they will work

on a computer. This is normal and does not indicate

a fault with the unit.

• To select a folder (if any), press the LM Navigation

Buttons D until the desired folder name is high-

lighted, then press the Enter Button I.

• WMA Files: WMA (Windows Media Audio) is an

audio compression format developed by the

Microsoft^®Corporation for use with its Windows

Media Player. WMA files may be created with

greater compression than MP3 without sacrificing

audio quality so that even more songs may be

recorded on a disc. Note that there have been a

number of versions of Windows Media, and the

DVD 27 is compatible only with files that end in the

“wma” extension and that were recorded using the

Windows Media Series 8 encoding.

• To select a track, press the ^LMNavigation

Buttons

lighted. To start play of the track selected on the list,

press the Enter Button or Play Button

until the desired track name is high-

• When a multisession disc with both standard CD

audio and MP3 or WMA content is in use, the

DVD 27 will play only the CD audio sections of

the disc. Track numbers will be visible in the display,

but the files will not be decoded.

During MP3/WMA playback, some of the standard

CD/DVD playback controls operate in their normal

fashion:

• If a disc containing MP3, WMA and/or JPEG files is

created in more than one session, the DVD 27 may

not recognize files added during the later sessions,

especially if the disc was finalized after the first

session.

• JPEG Files: “JPEG” is the acronym used to identify

image files recorded according to specifications

established by Joint Photographic Experts Group for

compressing still images. Identified by the file exten-

sion “jpg” when they are recorded on most comput-

ers, JPEG files may be created by a digital still cam-

era and then edited and “burned” to a disc in your

personal computer, recorded on a CD-ROM disc

from film images by a photo processor, or scanned

from printed photos into your personal computer

and then burned onto a CD-ROM.

• You may skip forward to the next track on the disc

by pressing the Skip/Next Button

• You may skip back to the previous track on the disc

by pressing the Skip/Prev Button

• Press the Pause Button to momentarily

stop playback. Press the Play Button to

6O.

• When a disc with multiple folders is playing, only

tracks from one folder can be displayed and played

at a time. Select the desired folder and press the

resume play. Press the Stop Button

Play Button

or Enter Button

to start

enter stop mode.

the first track. To see and play tracks from other

folders, you must first select the root folder using the

LM Navigation Buttons

D, and press the

30 MP3, WINDOWS MEDIA AND JPEG PLAYBACK

MP3, WINDOWS MEDIA^®AND JPEG PLAYBACK

Enter Button

may then navigate an open folder and select the

desired folder. Press the Enter Button to open

the folder, and select the desired track. Then press

the Play Button

to open or close that folder. You

• Only stereo audio playback is available for MP3 and

WMA discs.

• Programmed playlists are not available for MP3/

WMA discs.

• Use the ⁄¤‹›Navigation Buttons nto

select the DISCINFOSubmenu icon on the

left side of the screen, and press the Enter Button

to view it. If the disc contains ID3 tag informa-

tion, then the current MP3 track information will

appear: song title, artist, album, year, genre, and any

comments. For WMA and JPEG files, only the file

name will appear.

JPEG Playback

The DVD 27 is capable of recognizing JPEG still-

image files and displaying them. When a disc or folder

containing JPEG files is loaded, the JPEG Disc-Type

Indicator Awill light in the Main Information

Display @. The disc will immediately begin display-

ing the images on the disc in order.

When viewing JPEG images, the Angle Button m

may be used to rotate the image. With the image on-

screen, press the Angle Button monce to display

the current orientation of the image, usually +0. Press

the Angle Button magain within one second

to rotate the image clockwise 90 degrees. The new

orientation of +90 will be displayed. Each additional

press of the Angle Button mwill continue to rotate

the image clockwise by 90 degrees.

You may use the Zoom Button uto enlarge a

JPEG image, and the ⁄¤‹›Navigation

Buttons nto explore the enlarged image.

You may view thumbnails of the images in the selected

folder by pressing the Disc Menu Button z. When

the images appear on screen, you may use the

⁄¤‹›Navigation Buttons nto move the

picture frame around until the desired image is select-

ed. Press the Enter Button sto display a full-size

view of that image. (See Figure 17.)

Figure 17

MP3, WINDOWS MEDIA AND JPEG PLAYBACK 31

VCD PLAYBACK

Forward and Reverse Search functions are all avail-

able, depending on how the disc was encoded.

However, the Status Banner is not available for these

types of VCDs.

• Once the menu options appear on the screen, make

your selection by pressing the Numeric Keys

that correspond to your desired choice. The desired

selection will begin playing automatically.

VCD Playback

VCD, a video playback format that predates DVD, it is

based on a different compression format than DVD and

uses a recording method that is similar to CD. Although

the DVD has, for the most part, replaced VCD as a for-

mat, the DVD 27 offers VCD playback so that you may

play your existing library of VCD discs.

Using the Status Bar for VCD Playback

When playing VCD discs, it is possible to access the

disc’s features using the Status Bar. Press the Status

• Direct number entry without any VCD menu shown

on-screen has no effect – even when the Status

Banner is on.

Button

to see the Status Bar. Note, however, that

The Disc Menu Button

used during DVD play-

There are two versions of the VCD format: an early

version which is simply called “VCD” and a later

version with Playback Control which is called “Version

2.0” or “PBC.” The DVD 27 is compatible with both

forms of VCD, although playback will vary according

to which version is used and the specific way in which

the disc was created.

when PBC is on, some features may not be available

with that VCD.

back is not used for VCD playback.

Use of functions when PBC is on will vary according to

the disc type. Note that if the disc was created with

Playback Control (PBC) it is not possible to change

track numbers directly.

The Status Banner will appear the same as for DVDs

(see Figure 13), except that the current and total num-

ber of tracks will be shown, rather than titles, and there

is no chapter display.

If PBC is off, you may select the track number and

change it to skip to another track. You may also begin

play from a specific time marker by selecting the

numeric time display and entering the desired starting

point using the Numeric Keys R. You may also

change the time display from Track Elapsed, to Track

Remaining, to Disc Elapsed, to Disc Remaining, and

back to Track Elapsed, just as with DVDs. The elapsed

time will appear as a graphic temperature bar, with

additional lines added as more of the track or disc is

played.

Even though VCD discs provide video, because the

format is based on CD technology, the playback

functions for a VCD disc are similar to CD. To play a

VCD disc, place it in the DVD 27 as you would do

with any other CD or DVD disc. The unit takes a few

seconds to read the disc’s contents; the VCD Disc

Type Indicator A in the front-panel display will light

and the disc will begin playing. However, keep in mind

that the exact level of functionality for any VCD will vary

widely and it is ultimately determined by the way the

disc was created, not by the DVD 27, particularly if the

disc has been created under VCD Version 2.0 with

Playback Control (see “Playback Control”).

Zoom Function

The Zoom function is available for VCDs by pressing

the Zoom Button u. Repeatedly pressing this but-

ton will cycle through the possible settings of 1x, 2x

and 3x zoom.

When playing VCD discs, most standard DVD/CD play-

back controls are used, including Play, Stop, Pause,

Resume, Track Skip Forward and Reverse, Slow

Forward, Step Forward and Fast Forward. The Reverse

Search and Step Reverse functions are not available

with VCDs.

Playback Control

VCD discs made under the Revision 2.0 specification

will usually offer PBC playback control.

With VCDs, you have access to information on the disc

playing by pressing the Info Button

on the

The PBC Indicator F in the front display will turn on

remote.

automatically with any VCD when the disc is played.

The availability of the Repeat and Random functions

will depend on whether PBC Support has been activat-

ed using the System Setup Submenu (see page 18).

With PBC Support on, Repeat and Random will not be

available. Repeat A-B is always available. Simply press

the Repeat A-B Button 6 once at the beginning of

the passage to be repeated, again at the end of the

passage, and a third time to cancel Repeat A-B mode.

With PBC, you can select titles and navigate the disc

as with DVDs. However, the access to some functions

may be prohibited by PBC playback control; in that

case, the prohibit icon will appear on screen.

When the VCD is made without PBC, the disc can be

controlled the same as an audio CD, but direct track

access by entering a number is not possible without

opening the On-Screen Banner Display.

Discs containing raw MPEG files, without playback

control, are played in a different manner. When such a

disc is loaded, the Player Information menu will appear,

with a list of folders or files, similar to an MP3 disc.

The disc directory is navigated using the LM

With PBC, many discs include chapter selection menus

that are similar to those found on DVDs. However, on

VCD discs, the disc menu (if any) is accessed and

controlled differently than on DVDs.

• Play 2L will start with the first track (which may

be an intro), then leading to the VCD menu (if any)

automatically.

Navigation Buttons

D. Press the Enter Button

sto open or close a folder. Select the desired

track, and press the Play Button vor the Enter

Button sto begin play. You will find that the Stop,

Pause, Track Skip Forward and Reverse, Slow Forward

and Reverse, Step Forward and Reverse, and Fast

• Next (Skip Forward) 6O will skip to the VCD

menu from the intro (Track 1) directly.

32 VCD PLAYBACK

PROGRAMMED PLAY

Programmed play allows you to select tracks on a CD

for playback in a specific order, skipping tracks you

don’t wish to hear and reordering other tracks to suit

your tastes.

the disc. However, the Program Indicator Bwill light

to remind you that the disc’s tracks are playing in pro-

grammed order.

To cancel programmed play, stop play and per-

form one of these steps:

To program a disc for playback, follow these

simple steps:

1. Open the Disc Drawer 9.

1. Load the desired disc, but stop play if it begins

automatically. Playlists may only be programmed in

Stop mode.

2. Press the Playlist Button 4. The Playlist Banner

will appear on screen. Each press of the Playlist

Button 4 will toggle the mode between pro-

grammed order and disc order.

2. Press the Info Button 8 to display the Player

menu. Use the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons D to

highlight the icon for the PROGRAMsubmenu,

and press the Enter Button I to display it.

3. Press the Info Button 8 and navigate to the

PROGRAMsubmenu, as described above in

Step 2 of the instructions for programming a

playlist. With the Playlist setting highlighted, press

the Enter Button I until the setting reads

3. Use the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons D to

highlight the Playlist setting. Press the Enter

Button I so that the setting changes to

ProgrammedOrderand a grid

of program steps appears on the bottom of the

screen (See Figure 16).

’

DISCSORDER.

Figure 16 (Repeated)

4. At this time the playlist will simply contain the tracks

in the disc’s order. Thus, step P01 will display track

1 from the disc, step P02 will display track 2 from

the disc, and so forth. The track assigned to step

P01 will be highlighted. Use the Numeric Keys

R to enter the number of the track on the

disc which you wish to hear first in your playlist.

When you have finished entering it, press the ¤

Navigation Button D to move to step P02.

5. Continue entering the disc track numbers into

the desired program step positions. Note that you

need not do so in step order; you may use the

¤⁄‹› Navigation Buttons D to navigate to

any step in the list.

6. Although you may enter fewer programmed steps in

your list than the number of tracks on the disc, you

may not repeat tracks within the list. However, while

the playlist is playing, all of the normal Repeat func-

tions will be available.

7. When you have finished entering all of the tracks

in your playlist, press the Play Button 2L to

begin playback of your programmed list.

During programmed play the track number shown in

the front-panel display will reflect its normal order on

PROGRAMMED PLAY 33

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Unit does not turn on

• No AC power

• Check AC power plug and make certain any switched

outlet is turned on.

Disc does not play

• Disc loaded improperly

• Incorrect disc type

• Load disc label-side up; align the disc with the guides and place

it in its proper position.

• Check to see that disc is CD, CD-R, CD-RW, VCD, MP3, WMA, JPEG,

DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW (standard conforming) or

DVD-Video; other types will not play.

• Invalid Region Code

• Use Region 1 or Open Region (0) disc only.

• Rating is above parental preset

• Enter password to override or change rating settings (see page 18).

No picture

No sound

• Intermittent connections

• Wrong input

• Progressive Scan output selected

• Check all video connections.

• Check input selection of TV or receiver.

• Use Progressive Scan mode only with compatible TV. If needed, press the

Progressive Scan/Interlaced Button H to toggle to the correct mode.

• Video Off feature active

• Press Video Off Button

to reactivate video circuitry (see page 27).

• Intermittent connections

• Check all audio connections.

• Check digital audio settings.

• There is no audio playback on DVD discs during fast or slow modes.

• Use analog audio outputs.

• Incorrect digital audio selection

• DVD disc is in fast or slow mode

• Surround receiver not compatible

with 96kHz PCM audio

Picture is distorted or jumps during

fast forward or reverse play

• MPEG-2 decoding

• It is a normal artifact of DVD playback for pictures to jump or show

some distortion during rapid play.

Some remote buttons do not operate

during DVD play; prohibited symbol

appears (see below)

• Function not permitted at this time

• With most discs, some functions are not permitted at certain

times (e.g., Track Skip) or at all (e.g., direct audio track selection).

The OSD menu is in a foreign language

• Incorrect OSD language

• Change the display language selection (see page 20).

The

symbol appears

• Requested function not available at

this time

• Certain functions may be disabled by the DVD itself during

passages of a disc.

Picture is displayed in the

wrong aspect ratio

• Incorrect match of aspect ratio settings

to disc

• Change aspect ratio settings (see page 20).

Remote control inoperative

Disc will not copy to VCR

Password not accepted.

• Weak batteries

• Sensor is blocked

• Change both batteries.

• Clear path to sensor or use optional outboard remote sensor.

• Copy protection

• Many DVDs are encoded with copy protection to prevent

copying to VCR.

• Incorrect password being used or

password has been forgotten.

• Stop play of disc. Press and hold the Clear Button 3 until the display

blinks. This resets the password and all settings to their defaults.

34 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

DVD 27 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Applicable Disc:

Disc formats: 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch (8cm) DVD-Video, Standard conforming DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW,

VCD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW or MP3 discs

Region code: DVD Video disc with Code 1 or 0 only

DVD-Layers: Single Side/Single Layer, Single Side/Dual Layer, Dual Side/Dual Layer

Audio formats: Linear PCM, MPEG, Windows Media 8, Dolby Digital or DTS Audio Discs

Still image format: JPEG

Video Signal System:

Composite Video Output:

S-Video Output:

NTSC

1V p-p/75 ohms, sync negative polarity

Y/Luminance: 1V p-p/75 ohms, sync negative polarity

C/Chrominance: 0.286V p-p

Component Video Output:

Y: 1V p-p/75 ohms, sync negative polarity

Pr: 0.7V p-p/75 ohms

Pb: 0.7V p-p/75 ohms

Analog Audio Output:

Frequency Response:

2V rms (1kHz, 0dB)

DVD (Linear PCM): 2Hz – 22kHz +0/–0.5dB (48kHz sampling)

2Hz – 44kHz +0/–1.5dB (96kHz sampling)

CD: 2Hz – 20kHz +0/–0.5dB

Signal/Noise Ratio (SNR):

Dynamic Range:

105dB (A-weighted)

DVD: 100dB (18-bit)/105dB (20-bit)

CD/DVD: 96dB (16-bit)

THD/1kHz:

DVD/CD: 0.0025%

Wow & Flutter:

AC Power:

Below Measurable Limits

110–240VAC/50–60Hz

1 Watt (On/Standby)/11 Watts (Max)

Power Consumption:

Dimensions (H x W x D):

17-3/10" x 1-15/16" x 12" (440mm x 49mm x 330mm)

2" x 17-3/10" x 11-1/4" (50mm x 440mm x 285mm)

Weight:

6 lb (2.7kg)

Shipping Dimensions (H x W x D): 5" x 14-3/8" x 20" (127mm x 365mmx 508mm)

Shipping Weight: 8.8 lb (4kg)

Depth measurement includes knobs and connectors.

Height measurement includes feet and chassis.

All specifications subject to change without notice.

Harman Kardon, Harman International and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of

DTS and DTS-ES are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.

Kodak and Photo CD are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.

Microsoft and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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.

SACD is a trademark of Sony.

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