Harman Kardon DVD Player DVD 25 User Manual

Power for the Digital Revolution.

DVD 25

DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC PLAYER

OWNER’S MANUAL

DVD 25

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the Harman Kardon^®* DVD 25.

The DVD 25 is a multipurpose DVD player that delivers

the highest level of playback quality from a wide range

of optical media formats. Along with conventional DVD

and CD audio discs, the DVD 25 is also compatible

with CD-R and CD-RW discs, VCD discs and discs

recorded with audio files in the MP3 format.

If you have additional questions about this product, or

its installation or operation, that are not answered in

this manual, please contact your dealer, as he or she

is your best source of local information. You may also

contact Harman Kardon via e-mail through our Web

site at www.harmankardon.com.

■ Plays a Wide Range of Video and Audio

Formats, Including DVD-Movie Discs, VCD,

Standard CD Audio Discs, CD-R/RW Audio

Discs and MP3 Discs

■ High-Quality Video Playback 10-Bit DACs,

Progressive Scan and Component Video

Outputs

On the video side, the DVD 25 offers progressive scan

video outputs for use with digital “HDTV-Ready” dis-

play monitors. Using a high-speed, single-chip digital

processor, the DVD 25 is capable of reconstructing

the 3/2 pulldown effect introduced when film-based

programs are transferred to video. In conjunction with

precision video output DACs, the end result is a full

60-frame-per-second image that is the closest thing

to film this side of your local cinema. Of course, con-

ventional Y/Pr/Pb component video, S-Video and

composite video outputs are also available for use with

analog televisions and video projectors.

■ Dolby^®

Digital and DTS

Data Signal Output

Through Both Optical and Coaxial Digital

Audio Connections

■ Audiophile-Grade Wolfson Output DACs for

the Finest Audio Reproduction

■ Easy-to-Use On-Screen Navigation System

■ Playback of MP3 Audio Discs With Text

Display

■ Extensive Programming Capability for Audio

and Video Discs

■ Parental Lock Controls Prevent Unauthorized

Viewing of Restricted Movies

In keeping with our tradition as a leader in audio tech-

nology, Harman Kardon has packed the DVD 25 with

the latest features, including audiophile-grade Wolfson

audio output DACs and full compatibility with 96kHz

audio programming. Both coaxial and optical digital

outputs are available for direct connection to A/V

receivers or surround processors so that you may take

advantage of Dolby * Digital and DTS * soundtracks.

Finally, built-in MP3 decoding allows music discs created

and finalized on a computer to be played back

through your home theater system for increased

listening pleasure.

■ Multiple Options for Language, Soundtrack

and Subtitle Selection

■ Multiple-Angle Capabilities With Specially

Encoded DVD Discs

■ Backlit, Ergonomically Designed Remote

Control

NOTE: This player is designed and manufactured for

compatibility with Region Management Information

that is encoded on most DVD discs. This player is

designed only for playback of discs with Region

Code 1, or for discs that do not contain Region Code

information. If there is any other Region Code on a

disc, that disc will not play on the DVD 25.

When playing DVDs, easy-to-understand on-screen

menus and icons make it simple to change languages,

soundtracks, subtitles or aspect ratio, while a parental-

lock function enables you to control which discs may

be viewed by younger members of the household.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,

do not use this (polarized)

plug with an extension cord,

receptacle or other outlet

unless the blades can

DVD players are among the fastest growing consumer

electronics products ever brought to market, so this

may be the first DVD player you’ve owned. Although

many of the features of the DVD 25 resemble those of

standard CD changers or players, there are a number

of functions that you may be unfamiliar with. To ensure

that you are able to take advantage of all the power

and flexibility the DVD 25 has to offer, we encourage

you to review this manual. That small investment of

your time will pay major dividends in the enjoyment

you will get from proper use of the DVD 25.

be fully inserted to

prevent blade exposure.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

within an equilateral triangle, is intended to

alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

INTRODUCTION 3

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Cleaning

Important Information for the User

Your DVD 25 has been designed for use with 120-

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.

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.

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:

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.

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 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.

■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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.

■ Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

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.

■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

■ 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.

Do Not Open the Cabinet

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.

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 a staple accidentally falls inside the

unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immedi-

ately, and consult an authorized service center.

Remove Front-Panel Protective Film

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.

In order to protect the lens covering the front panel of

your new DVD 25, 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.

Installation Location

■ 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.

CAUTION: The DVD 25 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.

Moving the Unit

■ 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.

Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any

interconnection cords with other components, and

make certain that you disconnect the unit from the

AC outlet.

■ Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted sur-

face.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To avoid damage to the DVD 25

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 25 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.

■ Avoid moist or humid locations.

■ Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations,

or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or

heating equipment.

■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of

the unit, or place objects directly over them.

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FEATURES & DVD COMPATIBILITY

NOTE: Due to differences in the formatting of certain

High-Quality Video

Compatible With CD as Well as DVD

discs, it is possible that some discs may include

features that are not compatible with the DVD 25.

Similarly, although the DVD 25 is capable of a wide

range of features, not all discs include every capability

of the DVD system. For example, although the DVD 25

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 25 is capable of

playing back both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks,

but the number and types of tracks available will vary

from disc to disc. To make certain that a specific fea-

ture or soundtrack option is available, please check the

options noted on the disc jacket.

• Advanced sophisticated 10-bit MPEG-2 video

decoding circuits.

• The DVD 25 will play any conventional Audio CD and

most recordable (CD-R) or erasable (CD-RW) CDs,

bearing the logos shown here, MP3 or any VCD or

DVD with the Region Code 1.

• Test-screen signal for testing video performance and

setup.

• Progressive Scan component video outputs.

Disc Formats Supported by This Player

The unit can play discs bearing any of the following

logos:

High-Quality Digital Audio

• By connecting a digital processor or receiver, you

may enjoy high-quality 5.1 digital surround sound

from DTS or Dolby Digital discs.

• With linear PCM audio at 16–24 bits and 44kHz –

96kHz (also on digital output, see table on

page 16), audio quality exceeding that of CD

becomes possible.

DVD

• Playback of DTS audio discs requires connection to

a processor or receiver with a DTS decoder.

3" (8cm) disc

5" (12cm) disc

3" (8cm) disc

5" (12cm) disc

• Playback capability for CD-R and CD-RW discs may

vary due to variations in the quality of the disc and

the recorder used to create the disc.

• Optical and coaxial digital audio outputs.

Many Convenient Features

Re W r it a ble

• On-screen menu icons for disc information or player

information and access to many major functions of

this unit.

Packing List

1 Harman Kardon DVD 25 DVD Player

1 Remote control

• Subtitles may be displayed in one of numerous lan-

2 AA batteries

†

guages.

CD-RW

CD-R

VCD

1 A/V cable for stereo analog audio and

composite video

5" (12cm) disc 3" (8cm) disc 5" (12cm) disc

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

• The multi-angle function allows you to choose the

viewing angle of scenes that were shot from a num-

ber of different angles (limited to DVDs recorded

with multiple camera angles).

1 S-Video cable

NOTE: 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 cre-

ating compatible discs.

1 Owner’s manual

• Multiple options for dialogue language and sound-

track selection (limited to DVDs recorded with

multiple dialogue languages or soundtracks).

However, it will NOT play the following:

• Parental lock settings to prevent play of discs unsuit-

able for some audiences (DVD only).

• DVD discs with a Region Code other than 1

• DVD discs with PAL format video

• DVD-ROM data discs

• DVD-RAM discs

• Intuitive menu operating system.

• Separate buttons for convenient Fast Forward/Fast

Reverse Search and Track Skip.

• Zoom during Play and Pause.

• CD-I discs

• Backlit, ergonomically designed remote control.

• CD-G discs

†

The number of languages depends on the information

• SVCD discs

available on each individual DVD.

• Photo CD discs

FEATURES & DVD COMPATIBILITY 5

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DVD TERMINOLOGY

Since they share some of the characteristics and tech-

nology of CD players, many of the terms and opera-

tional 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 product, 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 25.

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

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.

Multiple Angle: DVDs have the capability to show up

to four different views of the same scene in a pro-

gram. When a disc is encoded with multiple-angle

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 25 to play back in either format,

depending on the features recorded on a disc.

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.

Reading: This is a message that you will see when

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 Menu

you first press the Play Button

3G. It refers to

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.

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 25

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

or recorder.

Resume: The operation of the Stop Button

on the DVD 25 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 begin-

ning. With the DVD 25, however, you have two options

when playing DVD 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

resume or continue from the point on the disc where

the Stop Button was pressed. This is helpful

the next time, the disc will

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.

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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

4 5 6 7 8 9

DVD 25

Main Power On/Off

Power On/Off (Standby)

Eject

Play

Pause

Stop

Skip (Previous)

Skip (Next)

Dimmer

Test

Main Power On/Off: Press this switch to apply

Pause: Press this Button to momentarily pause

Dimmer: Press this button to reduce the bright-

power to the DVD 25. Once the unit has been turned

on with this switch, it may be operated from either the

front panel or remote control. Press the switch again to

turn the unit completely off.

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.

ness of the Information Display by 50% or to turn the

display off completely in the following order: FULL

BRIGHTNESS ■ HALF BRIGHTNESS ■ OFF ■

FULL BRIGHTNESS.

Stop: Press this button once to place the disc in

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

the Resume mode, which means that playback will

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

changed, DVD playback will continue from the same

Test: Press this button to bring a test picture to

to turn the DVD 25 on. Press it again to put the unit in

the Standby mode. Note that in order for this switch to

operate, the Main Power Switch

the screen, which enables you to optimally adjust all

important parameters of color videos, such as bright-

ness, contrast, color intensity and tint.

must be

point on the disc when the Play Button

pressed in so that it is in the ON position.

pressed again. Resume will also work if the unit was

turned off. To stop a disc and have play start from the

beginning, press the button twice.

Eject: Press this Button to open or close the

Disc Tray.

Skip (Previous): Press this button to move back-

Play: Press to initiate playback or to resume

ward through the music tracks on a CD disc or the

chapters on a DVD disc.

playback after the Pause Button

pressed.

has been

Skip (Next): Press to move forward through the

music tracks on a CD or the chapters on a DVD disc.

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FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

D F

VCD PROGRESSIVE SCAN

DVD

V OFF REPEAT 1 ALL

TITLE TRACK CHAPTER

PBC

TEST

RANDOM A-B

HOUR

PROG

MIN

SEC

96kHz/24bit

MP3

A Disc-Type Indicators

B Playback-Mode Indicators

C 96kHz/24-Bit Indicator

D Parental Lock Indicator

E Progressive Scan Indicator

F Test Indicator

G V-OFF Indicator

H Repeat Indicator

I VCD Playback Control Indicator

J Random Indicator

K A-B Repeat Indicator

L Program Indicator

M Angle Indicator

N Title Indicators

O Chapter/Track Number Indicators

P Time Indicators

A Disc-Type Indicators: The DVD, VCD, CD or

MP3 indicator will light to show the type of disc

currently being played.

E Progressive Scan Indicator: Lights when

Progressive Scan component video output is selected

in the setup menu.

N Title Indicators: These two positions in the dis-

play will show the current title number when a DVD

disc is playing.

B Playback-Mode Indicators: These indicators

light to show the current playback mode:

F Test Indicator: This indicator lights when the TV

test screen is activated.

O Chapter/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.

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

G V-OFF Indicator: This indicator lights when the

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

Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search

Video Off Button

on the remote control.

P Time Indicators: These positions in the indicator

will show the running time of a DVD in play. When a

CD is playing, these indicators will show the current

track time, time remaining in the current track or the

total remaining time on the disc.

Forward mode. The on-screen banner display indicates

the selected speed, which may be selected by pressing

the Search Forward or Reverse Buttons HJ

H Repeat Indicators: These indicators light when

any of the Repeat functions are in use.

N1Lights when the disc is paused.

I VCD Playback Control Indicator: This indicator

lights when the playback control function is turned on

with VCDs.

Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search Reverse

NOTE: The indicators NOP will also display

text messages about the DVD 25’s status, including

Reading when a disc is loading, and Disc

Error when a disc not compatible with the

DVD 25 is put into the Play position.

mode. The on-screen banner display indicates the

selected speed, which may be selected by pressing

the Search Forward or Reverse Buttons HJ

J Random Indicator: This indicator lights when the

unit is in the Random Play mode.

C 96kHz/24-Bit Indicator: The 96kHz indicator will

light when a disc recorded with 96kHz content is

playing; the 24-Bit indicator will light when a disc

recorded with 24-bit content is playing.

K A-B Repeat Indicator: This indicator lights when

a specific passage for repeat playback has been

selected.

L Program Indicator: This indicator lights when the

D Parental Lock Indicator: This indicator lights

when the parental lock system is engaged in order to

prevent anyone from changing the rating level without

a code.

programming functions are in use.

M Angle Indicator: This indicator blinks when alter-

native viewing angles are available on the DVD cur-

rently playing.

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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Power On

Power Off

Subtitle

Title

Angle

Audio

Test

Eject

Setup

POWER

OFF

TITLE

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

TEST

AUDIO

EJECT

INFO

SET-UP

Navigation Buttons

Info

ENTER

Pause

EZMENU

PAUSE

EzMenu

Skip (Previous)

Skip (Next)

Play

Search Reverse

Stop

Search Forward

Dimmer

Slow Forward

Zoom

Slow Reverse

Random

Step Forward

Video Off

Step Reverse

Numeric Keys

Program

Check

PLAY

STOP

DIMMER

SLOW

V.OFF

RANDOM

STEP

ZOOM

PROG.

CHECK

CLEAR

Clear

Repeat

Light

A-B Repeat

LIGHT

REPEAT

A - B

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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Power On: Turns on the player when it is in

Play: Begins to play disc (closes disc tray first, if

Zoom: When a DVD or VCD is playing, press this

Standby mode (the Harman Kardon logo appears

on-screen).

it is open).

button to zoom the picture so that it is enlarged. There

are four steps to the zoom function, each progressively

larger. Press through each of the zoom stages to

return to a normal picture.

Search (Rev): Allows you to search in reverse

Power Off: Turns off the player to Standby

through a disc while it is in Play mode. Each time you

press this button while a DVD is playing, the search

speed changes as below:

mode.

Random: Press for Random playback in random

Subtitle: When a DVD is playing, press to select

order.

a subtitle language or to turn subtitles off.

R. SEARCH 2x ■ R. SEARCH 4x ■ R. SEARCH 8x ■

R. SEARCH 16x ■ R. SEARCH 2x

PRStep (Rev/Fwd): Freeze a picture when a

disc is playing. Also, the picture advances frame by

frame each time this button is pressed.

Title: When a disc is playing, press to jump to the

subsequent title (with the next title number) on the disc.

When a CD is playing, there are two fast-play speeds:

Angle: Press to access various camera angles

R. SEARCH 5x ■ R. SEARCH 15x

Video Off: Press to turn off video output for

on a DVD (if the DVD contains multiple camera angles).

Stop: Stops playing a disc. When a disc is playing,

if you press the Stop Button and the Play

Button , the disc will resume play; i.e., it will

start from the same point on the disc where the unit

was stopped. If you press the Stop Button

improved audio performance from CDs. Press again

to restore video output (see page 29).

Audio: Press to access various audio languages

on a DVD (if the DVD contains multiple audio streams).

Numeric Keys: Select numbers by pressing

Test: Press for the on-screen test pattern which

these buttons.

enables you to optimally adjust brightness, contrast,

color intensity, etc., of your display device.

twice and the Play Button

play from the beginning.

, the disc will start

TProg: When programming playlists and the unit

is in the Stop mode, press this button to view the

Program Edit display.

Eject: Press to open or close the disc tray.

Setup: Press to access player setup menu.

Navigation Buttons (M/NK/L/Enter): Use to

Search (Fwd): Allows you to search forward

through a disc while it is in Play mode. Each time you

press this button while a DVD is playing, the search

speed changes as below:

Check: Press during program play (in Resume

mode) to check the program status on the front-panel

display. Escape from this display by pressing the

select and execute items or settings.

Play Button

Clear: Press to remove the On-Screen Banner

Display from the screen.

Repeat: Press to go to the Repeat menu. You

can repeat a chapter, track or the entire disc.

3G.

F. SEARCH 2x ■ F. SEARCH 4x ■ F. SEARCH 8x ■

F. SEARCH 16x ■ F. SEARCH 2x

Info: Press once for detailed information on the

disc playing (Video/Audio bit rate, Movie aspect ratio

and others). Press again for current player settings.

Note that the unit will not react to any transport button

as long as the info menu is displayed. Press again

to remove information from screen.

When a CD is playing, there are two fast-play speeds:

F. SEARCH 5x ■ F. SEARCH 15x

Dimmer: Press to change the brightness of the

Light: Press to illuminate the remote controller.

A-B: Press to select section A-B and to play

front-panel display or to turn the display off completely

in the following order: FULL BRIGHTNESS ■ HALF

BRIGHTNESS ■ OFF ■ FULL BRIGHTNESS

Menu: Displays the DVD disc menu on the

TV screen in Play mode.

repeatedly.

Pause: Freezes a picture (with DVD/VCD) and

LNSlow: Allows you to play movies in Slow

mode. Each time you press this button while a DVD is

playing, the slow speed will be changed as below:

pauses the playback signal (CD) when a disc is play-

ing. Press again for normal playback.

EzMenu: Press while a disc is playing to view

F. SLOW 1/2x ■ F. SLOW 1/4x ■ F. SLOW 1/8x ■

F. SLOW 1/16x ■ F. SLOW 1/2x

the on-screen status banner display. Use the ^{‹ ›}

Navigation Buttons

to move through the

different features in the Banner Display. When a

R. SLOW 1/2x ■ R. SLOW 1/4x ■ R. SLOW 1/8x ■

R. SLOW 1/16x ■ R. SLOW 1/2x

symbol is highlighted, press the Enter Button

on the remote to select it.

Slow-speed playback is not available for CDs.

Skip (Previous): Press to go to beginning of

current track. Press again quickly to go to beginning

of previous track.

Skip (Next): Press to go to beginning of next

track.

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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

VIDEO OUT/COMPONENT

120V/60Hz

Y / Y

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Optical Digital Output

Coaxial Digital Output

Analog Audio Outputs

Composite Video Output

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•

S-Video Output

•

AC Power Cord

Component Video Outputs

Remote Control Output

Remote Control Input

Optical Digital Output: Connect this jack to the

Component Video Outputs: These outputs carry

Remote Control Input: Connect the output of a

optical digital input of an A/V receiver or surround

processor for Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM audio play-

back.

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, 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 “Scan Type” section on

page 17 for more information on progressive scan video.

remote infrared sensor, or the remote control output of

another compatible Harman Kardon product, to this

jack. This will enable the remote control to operate

even when the front-panel Remote Sensor on the

DVD 25 is blocked. This jack may also be used with

compatible IR remote control-based automation systems.

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Coaxial Digital Output: Connect this jack to the

coaxial digital input of an A/V receiver or surround

processor for Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM audio

playback.

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: The coaxial digital output should only be con-

nected to a digital input. Even though it is the same

RCA-type connector as standard analog audio con-

nections, DO NOT connect it to a conventional analog

input jack.

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

connections under Setup and Connections on the

following pages.

IMPORTANT: These jacks should NOT be connected

to standard composite video inputs.

Analog Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to

an audio input on an A/V receiver or surround proces-

sor for analog audio playback.

Remote Control Output: Connect this jack to

the infrared (IR) input jack of another compatible

Harman Kardon remote controlled product to have

the built-in Remote Sensor on the DVD 25 provide

IR signals to other compatible products.

Composite Video Output: Connect this jack to

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.

∞

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

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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.

• Do not block the ventilation holes of any of the

equipment and arrange them so that air can

circulate freely.

• Read through the instructions before connecting

other equipment.

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

necting audio and video cables.

Connecting to a TV and Analog Receiver

To S-Video input connector

To analog audio input connectors (red/white) on the

TV or analog receiver

NOTE: While we suggest the use of S-Video

for higher quality pictures, you may also use

the standard composite video connection if

your TV does not have an S-Video input. Only

one video connection is needed, not both.

To video input

connector (yellow)

To power outlet

(AC 120V/60Hz)

DVD 25

VIDEO OUT/COMPONENT

120V/60Hz

Y / Y

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NOTES:

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

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

input for improved picture clarity. Never connect

both outputs, video and S-Video, to your TV or A/V

receiver; use only one of them.

Dolby Digital recordings to Pro Logic *, available on

these connectors; all analog surround or stereo

signals will be fed to them directly. You can also

select the audio and video signals of all your video

devices with your A/V receiver/amplifier. For more

information see the “NOTE” on next page.

• The 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 the

video output when your TV set is equipped with

a video input jack only.

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

receiver rather than to the TV, connect the audio out

jacks to any normal audio input on your amplifier/

decoder/receiver. The DVD 25 will “downmix”

• 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

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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

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

When DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital or DTS are

• NOTE: With multiple video sources, your audio/video

device can be used for selecting the video signal and

• NOTE FOR ANALOG AUDIO: The connection from

Audio Out to the TV is optional. If you plan on using

your DVD 25 alone, without turning on your

complete system, this connection must be made;

then you can turn up the TV´s volume as needed.

The analog audio jacks may also be connected to

the standard analog left/right DVD or CD inputs on

your receiver to processor if you wish to use the

DVD 25 as the input for a multiroom system.

played, the Dolby Digital or DTS bitstream is outputted

from the player’s optical or coaxial digital audio output.

When the player is connected to a Dolby Digital or

DTS decoder, you can enjoy theater-quality audio in

your home. An optical digital audio cable or coaxial

audio cable (both optional) is required for these con-

nections, as shown below. Only one connection is

needed, not both at the same time.

routing it to the TV. Connect the video or S-Video

output of the DVD 25 (whatever is provided with your

device) to the video or S-Video input on your device,

and the video/S-Video output of this device to your

TV. For more details, see the manual of your audio/

video amplifier/receiver.

To S-Video input connector

To analog audio input connectors

on TV or receiver

(red/white, optional only, see NOTE above)

NOTE: While we suggest the use of S-Video

for higher quality pictures, you may also use

the standard composite video connection if

your TV does not have an S-Video input. Only

one video connection is needed, not both.

To video input connector

(yellow)

To power outlet

(AC 120V/60Hz)

DVD 25

VIDEO OUT/COMPONENT

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NOTE: Only one digital connection is required.

You may use either optical or coaxial according

to the requirements of your system.

To coaxial digital audio input connector

To optical digital audio input connector

Dolby Digital or DTS Receiver or Processor

Front Speaker (Left/Right)

Center Speaker

Surround Speaker (Left/Right)

Subwoofer

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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

Connecting to a TV or Monitor With Component Connectors – Component Video Connection

If the video display has component video inputs, con-

nect the component video outputs on the DVD 25 to

the corresponding input jacks on your television. If you

are using a Progressive Scan television or projector,

you must also change the scan type in the DVD

player’s Video Setup menu from “Interlaced” to

“Progressive.” See page 17.

TV or Monitor

To power outlet

(AC 120V/60Hz)

To component

connectors

DVD 25

VIDEO OUT/COMPONENT

120V/60Hz

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To analog audio input connectors on TV or receiver

(red/white, optional only, see NOTE on page 13).

To optical or coaxial

digital input of receiver or

processor. Only one digital

connection is required,

and either may be used.

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

Battery Installation

Remote Control Operation Range

Insert the batteries supplied while observing the correct

(+) and (–) 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 25

• The operating distance may vary according to the

brightness of the room.

NOTES:

Service Life of Batteries

• Do not point bright lights at the remote control

sensor.

• The batteries normally last for about one year,

although this depends on how often, and for what

operations, the remote control is used.

• Do not place objects between the remote control

unit and 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 use this remote control unit while simultane-

ously operating the remote control unit of any other

equipment.

• Use fresh alkaline AA batteries.

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.

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DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTIONS

NOTE: Some first-generation DTS decoders that do

not support DVD-DTS interface may not work properly

with the DVD/CD player.

Optical Digital Audio Connection Notes

For Your Reference:

• Remove the dust protection cap from the optical

digital audio output 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-channel

surround sound, as well as stereo (2-channel)

sound, this technique enables a large quantity of

sound data to be efficiently recorded on a disc.

Dolby Digital and DTS

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 rear, right rear, and

common subwoofer.

• Keep the dust protection cap and always reattach

the cap when not using the connector.

• 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.

Audio Output From the Unit’s Optical/

Coaxial Digital Audio Output Connector

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 25 to a DTS or Dolby Digital

receiver or decoder (see page 13) and if the disc was

recorded in the Dolby Digital or DTS format.

Disc: Sound recording

format:

Optical/coaxial digital

audio output:

• If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder

connected to the DVD 25’s analog audio out con-

nectors, thanks to the “Downmix” function of the

DVD 25 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.

DVD Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital bitstream

(2-5.1ch) or PCM

(2ch, 48kHz, 16-bit)

††

Linear PCM

(48/96kHz,

16/20/24-bit)

Linear PCM (2ch)

(48/96kHz,

16/20/24-bit)

• The DVD 25 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 25. If your surround processor converter

does not support 96kHz PCM audio, you must use

the DVD 25 analog outputs for full 96kHz fidelity

with these discs.

DTS

Bitstream or no

output

††

CD Linear PCM

Linear PCM

(44.1kHz sampling)

††

Digital format must be selected as “Original” or

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

section on page 18).

• When connecting an amplifier (with an optical/

coaxial 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 18). 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.

•

CDs can be played as they would normally be played.

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SYSTEM SETUP

then press the

Navigation Button

or Enter

System Defaults

Video Menu

Button to access the Aspect Ratio submenu. The

The final step of the installation is to establish the sys-

tem’s defaults. It is helpful to take a few minutes to

familiarize yourself with these settings, as they may

require change before the first use and later from

time to time.

When you enter the Main menu, the Video submenu

should be highlighted. If not, use the K/LButtons

right column displays the current setting (highlighted)

and two options. If needed, select a new setting. Press

the Enter Button

to highlight the Video menu, then press the

to confirm the new setting.

Navigation Button or Enter Button to

access the Video menu. The left column shows the

items in the Video menu. The right column shows the

current setting for each item.

Main Menu

The first step in checking or changing the system

defaults is to access the Main menu. First, make certain

that the DVD 25 is properly connected to a video

display, and that power is connected. Turn the DVD 25

on by first pressing in the Main Power On/Off Switch

and then pressing the Power On Button

1/0.

This menu selects the TV aspect ratio: conventional screen

shape (4:3) or widescreen (16:9), according to your TV.

For this process, however, you do not need to load

a disc into the unit.

• 4:3 Letterbox: Choose this setting if the DVD 25 is

connected to a conventional (4:3) TV set and you

would prefer to see movies without any parts being

cut off. You will see the entire frame of the movie

and DVDs recorded with normal 4:3 format will fill

the entire screen. But movies in widescreen will

occupy a smaller portion of the screen, with black

bars at the top and bottom of the screen.

During Stop, Pause or Play mode, if you press the

Setup Button

on the remote, the Main menu

Scan Type

appears on the screen.

Select SCAN TYPE with the K/L Navigation

Buttons

the Navigation Button

to access the Scan Type submenu. The right

, if it is not already selected; then press

or Enter Button

column displays the current setting (highlighted) and

one option.

• 4:3 Pan Scan: Choose this setting if the DVD 25 is

connected to a conventional (4:3) TV set and you

want widescreen movies to fill the entire screen.

Note that this setting is effective only with a few

widescreen DVDs recorded with the Pan and Scan

mode. With those movies you won’t see parts of

the picture (particularly the right and left edges).

Most discs produced in a widescreen format can’t

be cropped in this fashion, which means the black

bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen

(letterbox format). Some widescreen DVDs, particu-

larly anamorphic types (with full vertical-line resolu-

tion; see section “16:9” below), may be shown with

original width but spread vertically. With these discs,

the letterbox format must be selected.This setting

is useful only with a few DVDs; with all others the

letterbox format fits best.

Navigating Menus

The remote’s Navigation (K/L/

N/M) and Enter

Buttons

select specific settings. Use the K/LButtons

to move the cursor to highlight the desired submenu,

then press the Button or Enter Button

are used to navigate the menus and

IMPORTANT: Before you select Progressive mode,

you must make sure that your TV or projector can

accept a progressive signal. When a standard video

display is used you do not need to make any change

in this menu, as the INTERLACED setting is the correct

selection, even when component video is used. If the

player is set to Progressive, but connected to a display

device that cannot process a progressive signal, there

will be nothing on the TV screen. If this happens, you

can restore the player to Interlaced mode: Press the

to enter the highlighted menu or choose the highlighted

content. The current setting is highlighted.

If you wish to change this setting, use the K/L

Buttons

Enter Button

to return to the left submenu column. Press the

Play Button or Setup Button to exit the

to select a new setting and press the

. Press the Navigation Button

• 16:9 Widescreen: Choose this setting if your DVD player

is connected to a widescreen TV, or to a conventional

(4:3) TV changeable to widescreen (16:9) mode.

Setup menu. Any new settings will be activated imme-

diately, except for Aspect Ratio, which will be activated

after the player exits the Setup menu.

Stop Button

on the remote and hold it down for

With this setup, discs recorded with 4:3 aspect ratio

will appear as a boxed image in the center of a

16:9 widescreen TV, with black bars to the left and

right of the image (not with 4:3 TVs changeable to

16:9 mode). True widescreen (anamorphic) DVDs

(i.e., those shown spread vertically when the DVD

more than three seconds. The player will revert to Interlaced

mode and a picture should appear on the screen.

After you press the Setup Button

to enter the Main menu, three submenus are shown:

Video, Audio and Player. You may press the

Navigation Button or select Exit with the

Navigation Buttons and press the Enter

Button at any time to leave the Main menu.

on the remote

As a Progressive Scan DVD player, the DVD 25 can

provide a high-resolution image in Progressive mode.

If you have a compatible display device, you will expe-

rience significantly enhanced picture quality. The

Progressive Scan E indicator in the front-panel dis-

play will light when Progressive Scan has been selected.

25 is set to

“16:9” and your TV is set to “4:3”) will

You may restore all original factory default settings at

any time. When the player is in Standby, press and

be shown optimally with full vertical resolution. With

some 4:3 TVs set to 16:9 format, discs with 4:3

format may be played compressed vertically. With

those discs the TV must be set to 4:3 format.

Aspect Ratio

Select the Aspect Ratio menu with the K/L Buttons

hold the Clear Button

for six seconds. This will

restore all default settings and any changes you have

made will be lost.

if it is not already selected in the Video menu;

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Audio Language

PCM Limit

Audio Menu

This step will define the default audio language (if the

disc contains different language tracks). The option

default will select the audio language originally encoded

as the default language on the disc; most times this

will be English. Choosing an audio language by pressing

Select the PCM Limit menu by pressing the K/L

Navigation Buttons 9until PCM LIMIT is high-

lighted. At this menu you will be able select the sam-

ple rate for the digital output of the DVD 25 so that it

is compatible with the circuitry in your receiver or

processor. Before making this setting you may want to

In the Main menu, use the K/L Navigation

Buttons

to highlight the Audio menu; press the

or Enter Button to

Navigation Button

access the Audio submenu. The left column shows the

items in the Audio menu. The right column shows the

current setting for each item.

the Audio Button

page 25) will change this setting only temporarily.

on the remote control (see

consult the Owner’s Manual for the receiver or proces-

sor to determine which type of digital signals it is com-

patible with.

Select AUDIO LANGUAGE with the K/L Buttons

, if it is not already selected; press the

Navigation or Enter Button to access the

Audio Language submenu. The right column displays

the current setting (highlighted) and the options.

Dynamic Range

Select the Dynamic Range menu with the K/L

Buttons

Navigation Button

access the Dynamic Range submenu.

, if it is not already highlighted; press the

With that information in hand, select one of these options:

or Enter Button to

• If your receiver or processor is not capable of

resolving digital inputs over 48kHz, or if you are

uncertain of the capabilities of your receiver, select

the 48kHz option. In this case, the DVD 25 will

down-sample any program material with higher

sample rates so that it is compatible with your

equipment.

If you are playing a disc with a language other than

English, French, German, Italian or Spanish, press the

Navigation Button

highlighted. Next, press the

and note the word OTHER will be replaced by

four dashes. Using the chart on page 33, press the

Numeric Keys to enter the number corresponding

until the word OTHER is

Navigation Button

• If your receiver or processor is capable of resolving

digital inputs up to 96kHz, select the 96kHz option.

Many, but not all, receivers manufactured within the

last two years are compatible with these signals.

to the desired language. When the entry is complete, the

menu screen will display the word OTHER, but the

appropriate language will be selected as long as it is

present on the disc being played.

This setting enables Dolby Digital recordings to be

played back with full dialogue intelligibility while

reducing peak levels. This smooth level compression

prevents abrupt loud transitions from disturbing

others without reducing the impact of the digital

source perceptibly.

• If your receiver or processor is capable of resolving

all digital inputs, up to 192kHz, select NONE. In

this case, all signals will be passed through at their

native rate without down-sampling.

Digital Output

If your system includes 5.1 digital audio surround

decoding (Dolby Digital and/or DTS), select ORIGINAL

as the digital output. In that case all audio signals will

be outputted with their original format. If your system

only includes stereo and/or Dolby Pro Logic, select

PCM. When PCM is selected you will not be able to

use DTS soundtracks.

NOTE: If you play a disc that is recorded with a

sample rate higher than 48kHz with either the NONE

or 96kHz setting when your receiver or processor is

not compatible with those types of signals you will not

hear any output even though the disc is playing

properly. In that case, change the setting to 48kHz

to complete compatability with all receivers and

processors, particularly older ones.

To change the Dynamic Range setting, use the K/L

Navigation Buttons

RANGE and then press the

. Press the K/LNavigation Buttons

to highlight DYNAMIC

Navigation Button

9to

Navigation

select ON or OFF, and then press the

Button

Audio menu.

to enter the setting and return to the

When all adjustments to the Audio menu are done,

NOTE: If selected, Dynamic Range compression is

only active when a Dolby Digital signal is detected and

only for the analog outputs.

press the L Navigation Button

is highlighted and then press the Enter Button 9

or simply press the Navigation Button 9.

until RETURN

Select the Digital Output menu with the K/L

Navigation Buttons

then press the Navigation Button

Button to access the Digital Output submenu.

9, if it is not already selected;

or Enter

The right column displays the current setting (high-

lighted) and one option.

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If you forget your password, you can reset DVD 25 to

the factory default password (8888) when the player

is in Standby by pressing and holding the Clear

When all desired adjustments to the Parental Control

and Password system have been made, press the

Enter Button 9to record the settings in the unit’s

memory and return to the Player Setup menu. Press

the L Navigation Button 9to continue with the

Player Setup Menu

The Player Setup menu contains a number of setup

parameters that are normally adjusted only once to

establish basic operational settings for the DVD 25.

Button

for six seconds. NOTE: This will restore

all menu settings to the factory default settings.

Any changes you have made will be lost.

From the Main menu, use the K/L Navigation

setup, or press the

Navigation Button 9to

Buttons

to select the Player menu, then press

or Enter Button

return to the Main menu.

Enter Password and Setting Level

For disabling the playback of rated DVDs, a password

consisting of four digits must be entered.

the Navigation Button

Display Language

to access the Player menu. The left column shows the

items in the menu. The right column shows the current

setting of each item.

The Display Language menu allows you to select the

language in which the DVD 25’s control menus and

messages appear. If you do not need to change the

setting from the default selection of English, press the

Select PARENTAL CONTROL in the Player Setup menu,

then press the

Navigation Button

or Enter

Button to access the Parental Control submenu.

Navigation Button 9to move to the next

PASSWORD appears in the right column. Enter the

password (the initial password is 8888).

menu item. If you do wish to change the menu

language to a choice other than English, make certain

that DISPLAY LANGUAGE is highlighted and then

press the

Navigation Button 9. The available

options will then appear on the right side of the screen.

Parental Control

The DVD 25’s Password System is used to control

viewing of restricted programs and the capability

to change the password itself and the rating. The

DVD 25 is shipped with “8888” as the default pass-

word and with the parental control settings off. The

following instructions will show how to change the

password and lock the settings.

If the password is correct, the following display will

appear in the menu:

Use the K/L Navigation Buttons 9to select

NOTE: The DVD must be specifically encoded with

the desired option. When you have made your

rating information for Parental Control to work.

selection, press the

Navigation Button 9to

continue the Player Setup options.

The Rating Levels

The five MPAA rating symbols are “G” (General, Level

2), “PG” (Parental Guidance, Level 4), “PG13”

(Parental Guidance and 13 years old, Level 4), “R”

(Restricted, Level 6) and “NC 17” (from 17 years old,

Level 7). The DVD 25 will accommodate a total of

eight rating steps, as set by the DVD creators. These

additional steps allow for more critical control of pro-

gram playback for all audiences.

When the ratings list appears press the K/L

Navigation Buttons 9to select the desired ratings

control level. REMEMBER: The lower the number, the

higher the restriction. When the level you prefer is high-

lighted, press the Enter Button

to activate it.

Level 8: All DVDs can be played.

Change Password

After the password was entered or the parental control

level was set, use the L Navigation Button to

make sure the cursor is pointing to NEW PASSWORD.

Enter the new password. The display will change to

CONFIRM, requesting that you repeat the new

password to confirm that it is correct. If you have

correctly entered the new password twice, the display

Levels 7 to 2: DVDs for general audiences/children

can be played.

Level 1: DVDs for children can be played, DVDs for

adults/general audiences are prohibited.

Password

If you change the password from the factory default

setting, please remember to write the new password

in a safe place. You cannot access rated discs or

rating/password menus or change or clear the

password (see below) without entering the correct

password.

will confirm the change with “OK.” Press the

Navigation Button

to exit the level/password

submenu.

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SYSTEM SETUP

When set to OFF, the Status Bar will remain on-screen

when selected, until the EzMenu Button or

Clear Button is pressed on the remote control.

If set to 5 or 20 seconds, the Status Bar will disappear

after that number of seconds. However, during CD

playback, the Status Bar will always remain on-screen

Menu Language

Navigation Button 9. The right side of the

screen will then display the available options and the

current Subtitle Language setting will be highlighted.

The Menu Language menu allows you to select the

language that will be used to display the menus gen-

erated by the DVD that is being played. Note that

although this menu permits you to select a langauge,

in order for that language to appear it must be present

on the disc. Before making a change to this menu,

consult the DVD jacket for information on the menu

languages available for any particular disc. In addition,

if your menu choice is English, no change to the

default setting is needed, in which case you may press

the L Navigation Button 9to proceed to the

next setting.

With this setting you define your preferred subtitle

language (if the disc contains different subtitles). You

may also change the subtitle language at any time

when a disc is playing by pressing the Subtitle

Button 2on the remote during disc playback.

Changes made with the Subtitle Button are temporary

and will only be effective during the playback of a

specific disc, while the changes made in this menu

will become the unit’s default setting.

unless the Clear Button

is pressed.

or EzMenu Button

Panel Dim

This setting allows you to select the length of time the

front-panel display remains illuminated during disc

playback. To make a change to this setting from the

Player Setup menu, press the L Navigation Button

9until PANEL DIM is highlighted and then press

This setting can turn subtitles on or off. If set to OFF,

subtitles will not be displayed automatically. The

Subtitle Button 2on the remote control can be

used to select and change subtitles during playback.

To change the setting, make certain that the MENU

LANGUAGE line is highlighted and press the

Navigation Button 9. The right side of the screen

will then display the available options and the current

Menu Language setting will be highlighted.

the

Navigation Button 9. The current setting

and available choices will appear on the screen.

With the PANEL DIM menu on the screen, press the

K/L Navigation Buttons 9to select one of the

following options. Select OFF to turn off the dimmer

function. This is the default setting, and it turns off the

dimmer so that the front-panel display remains lit at all

times. To have the front-panel display turn off after a

preset period of time, select the 5- or 20-second

options. When one of these two selections is made,

the main display readout will dim after the desired time

period, but the Disc-Type Indicator A and the

Playback Mode Indicator B will remain lit to

remind you that the unit is operating.

Press the K/L Navigation Buttons 9to select

the desired choice for the subtitle. In the event the disc

provides subtitle language options other than English,

French, German, Italian or Spanish, select the OTHER

option, and note that four dashes will appear. Consult

the chart on page 33 to match the menu language

options available to the code number for that lan-

guage. Press the Numeric Keys Sto enter the

language code number and note that the menu will

return to OTHER when the entry is complete.

Press the K/L Navigation Buttons 9to select

the desired choice for the on-screen menus provided

by the DVD. In the event the disc provides language

options other than English, French, German, Italian or

Spanish, select the OTHER option, and note that four

dashes will appear. Consult the chart on page 33 to

match the menu language options available to the

code number for that language. Press the Numeric

Keys Sto enter the language code number and

note that the menu will return to OTHER when the

entry is complete.

When the selection process is complete, press the

Navigation Button 9to continue with the

NOTE: If the front-panel display is set to turn off using

this menu, the display may be recalled at any time

during playback by pressing any button on the remote.

selection options for other features.

When the selection process is complete, press the

Status Bar Time Out

Navigation Button 9to continue with the

This setting allows you to select the length of time

the Status Bar (On-Screen Banner Display) remains on

the screen when it is called up during DVD playback.

To make a change to this setting from the Player

Setup Menu, press the L Navigation Button 9

until STATUS BAR TIMEOUT is highlighted and press

After the desired setting is made, press the

selection options for other features.

Navigation Button 9to return to the Player Setup

menu. You may now make any other desired configu-

Subtitle Language

The Subtitle Language menu allows you to select the

language that will be used to display the subtitles that

accompany the DVD’s audio track. Note that although

this menu permits you to select a langauge, in order

for that language to appear it must be present on the

disc. Before making a change to this menu, consult

the DVD jacket for information on the subtitle lan-

guages available for any particular disc. If your menu

choice is English, no change to the default setting is

needed, in which case you may press the L

ration settings, or press the

Navigation Button

9to return to the Main menu.

When all desired setup and configuration entries have

been made, press the L Navigation Button 9

with the Main menu on the screen so that EXIT is

highlighted and press the Enter Button 9. The unit

will return to normal operation and you are ready to

enjoy the finest in DVD or CD playback!

the

Navigation Button 9. The current setting

and available choices will then appear on the screen.

Navigation Button 9to proceed to the next setting.

To change the setting, make certain that the SUBTITLE

LANGUAGE line is highlighted and press the

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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 25 offers a

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

your TV or video display for proper playback.

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.

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.

2. Adjust the contrast 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 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 and

evenly changing from black to white, going from left

to right.

Test Screen

To utilize the built-in test screen, press the Test Button

on the remote. If a disc is playing when the

button is pressed, the playback will be paused in the

Resume mode so that you may return to the same

spot in the program when your adjustments are com-

plete. When the button is pressed the test screen will

appear, allowing the following adjustments to be made:

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.

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 at the left. The optimal

contrast setting will depend on your preference and

the surrounding light in the TV room.

• 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.

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.

• The performance of the color filter 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.

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.

Color Bars

Gray Scale

100%

Black/White

Fields

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

“

Brightness Adjustment” and repeat Step 3 and

then Contrast Adjustment,” making only minor

adjustments each time for optimization.

“

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PLAYBACK BASICS FOR ALL FORMATS

• When loading CD audio discs, load the discs

with the label side up.

• To move forward or backward through the DVD or

CD disc being played at fast speed, press the

Loading Discs

To load discs in the DVD 25, first turn the DVD 25 on

by pressing in the Main Power On/Off Switch

and then pressing the Power On Button 1

Note that the LED indicator surrounding the Power On

Button 1 will turn amber when the power is first

applied by pressing in the Main Power On/Off

Search Forward/Reverse Buttons

Once one of these buttons is pressed, the fast

search will continue until the Play Button

• When loading DVD discs with printed labels,

load them label side up.

• 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.

is pressed. Note that the fast-play speeds are

different for CD discs and DVDs.

For DVD playback, there are four fast-play speeds.

Each press of the Search Forward/Reverse Buttons

Switch

Button 1 is pressed. Once the Main Power On/Off

Switch is turned on, it is normally left in that

0. It will turn green when the Power On

Once a disc is properly loaded, press the Eject Button

will cycle to the next speed in the following

to close the disc drawer. After the drawer

order: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x.

position unless you wish to turn the unit completely off

so that the remote control will not be able to turn the

player on.

closes, you will see a brief indication of Reading

in both the Information Display and in the on-screen

display to alert you to the fact that the unit is determin-

ing the type of disc (DVD, CD, VCD or MP3) and is read-

ing the data for track, chapter, title and other information

about the disc.

Note that there will be no audio playback during fast-

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 during fast-

play modes; audio will be heard during fast-play of

conventional CDs.

Next, press the Eject Button

tray opens.

until the disc

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:

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

will be displayed by the Disc-Type Indicator A and

the disc will automatically begin playing. The disc’s

track timing information and other relevant data will

appear in the information display. For CD discs only, a

Status Bar (On-Screen Banner Display) will automatically

appear in the on-screen display. To view this display

For CD playback, there are two fast-play speeds. Each

press of the Search Forward/Reverse Buttons

will cycle to the next speed in the following

order: 5x, 15x.

NOTE: Fast Search is not available when MP3 discs

are playing.

• The DVD 25 will play discs with the following logos

only. DO NOT attempt to play another type of disc.

for DVD discs, press the EzMenu Button

When playing a DVD disc, you may move forward or

backward through the program being played in one of

four speeds by pressing the Slow Play Buttons

Basic playback with the DVD 25 involves functions

similar to those you may be familiar with for conven-

tional CD players or changers:

on the remote. Each press of the buttons

will move to the next speed in the following order:

1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x, 1/16x.

• Turn the DVD 25 on by first pressing in the Main

Re cor da ble

Re W r it a ble

Power On/Off Switch

Power On Button 1/

and then pressing the

VIDEO

Note that there is no audio playback during slow-for-

ward or -reverse play of DVD discs. This is normal for

DVD, as A/V receivers and surround processors cannot

process the digital audio streams during slow modes.

Slow-play is not available for CD discs.

• 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 DVD 25 will only play discs in the NTSC video

format. It will not play discs for other standards

such as PAL or SECAM.

• When a camera icon appears on the screen, and

the Angle Indicator M flashes, this is your indica-

tion that there is multiple-angle information on the

disc being played. To change the angle, press the

• Playback capability for CD-RW discs will vary

according to the quality of the CD-RW disc. On

some occasions it is possible that CD-RW discs

may not play on the DVD 25. This does not

indicate any problem with the DVD 25.

twice, the disc will begin playing from

its beginning.

• After loading a disc, press the Eject Button

Angle Button

until the desired angle view

to close the drawer and begin play.

appears. An on-screen banner message will appear

to indicate the angle view in use.

Playback Features for DVD and CD Discs:

• The DVD 25 will only play discs that are coded for

Region 1 or discs that are open to being played in

all regions. 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.

• To momentarily pause playback and freeze the cur-

rent picture frame on a DVD, press the Pause

To illuminate the buttons on the remote control so that

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

Button

4/C.To resume playback after pressing

Light Button

the Pause button, press the Play Button

/G.

• To move forward or backward through the tracks on

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

Forward/Reverse Buttons 6 7 on the front

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

may be used.

panel or the Previous/Next Buttons

E/F

on the remote.

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DVD PLAYBACK

Important Notes on DVD Playback

Using a DVD’s Menu

Playback Resume Feature

The DVD 25 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 custom-tailored

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 25 offers a “Resume” feature 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 an

on-screen RESUME indication will appear on the video

screen. While the Resume feature is active, the disc’s

position is entered into the unit’s memory so that when

the Play Button

back, the program will continue at the point where it

was when the Stop Button was pressed.

is pressed to resume play-

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 25, as these features are

outside of the unit’s control.

When a disc is playing, press the 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:

• The first menu that appears is the Main Menu,

and you may move through the options with the

⁄

¤/‹ › Navigation Buttons j, 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 25’s advanced digital video processing cir-

cuits include a Zoom feature that allows you to enlarge

the image for closer examination of a particular part of

the picture. Four steps of enlargement are available,

and you may move the picture around the screen

while it is enlarged to locate a specific area.

• To select a highlighted option, which may either

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

press the Enter Button j or Play Button

/G.

• 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 j or 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 either have to go

back to the beginning of the program or the start

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

the DVD 25, as it is set by the disc’s internal

programming.

• 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.

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the Enter Button

playback from the selected point on the disc.

or Play Button

to start

Using the On-Screen Banner Display

Selecting the Audio Track

The On-Screen Banner Display Menu, or “EzMenu”,

contains many playback features. To see the On-Screen

Many discs contain more than one audio track. In

some cases multiple languages may be present, in

other case you will find the same language, but in

different audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS) or

with commentary from the director or Descriptive

Video Service. To change the language when the

Remember that the invalid symbol (Ø) appears on the

screen when you press a button that doesn’t have any

function. To make the Banner Display disappear from

the screen, press the EzMenu Button

Clear Button Von the remote control.

Banner Display, press the EzMenu Button

the remote while a disc is playing. Use the ⁄

‹ ›

/ / /

or the

Navigation Buttons

on the remote to move

through the different features in the On-Screen Banner

Display. Each feature is illustrated with an icon.

AUDIO section is highlighted, press the

⁄

Selecting a Title

Navigation Buttons j to select from the choices

available. Not all discs offer multiple audio tracks, and

the selection will vary from disc to disc. Consult the

disc’s jacket for information on the available audio

tracks. You may also select the audio track directly

from the remote control as shown on the next page.

Use the

⁄

‹ › Navigation Buttons

/ / /

Some discs contain more than one title. For example,

intros and “making of” often are divided into several

titles. You can press the Prog Button

remote to view the number of titles recorded on a disc

(in parentheses below the “Title” icon) after a disc was

read and the player is in Stop or Resume mode. To

return to the normal display, press the Prog Button

the remote to highlight an icon in the banner. When an

icon is highlighted, press the Enter Button on the

on the

remote to select it (not needed with TITLE and

CHAPTER) and to change it (see below).

NOTE: When a CD or VCD is played, a different On-

Screen Banner Display will appear; see pages 28 and 32.

Selecting the Subtitle Language

again.

Many discs contain one or more subtitles. To change

the language when the SUBTITLE section is highlight-

To select a specific title, use the TITLE section in the

Banner Display:

ed, press the

⁄

Navigation Buttons j to

select from the choices available. Not all discs offer

subtitles, and the selection will vary from disc to disc.

Consult the disc's jacket for information on the

available subtitles. You may also select the subtitle

language directly from the remote control as shown

on the next page.

1. During Disc Stop, Resume or Play mode, press the

EzMenu Button

on the remote.

2. Press the appropriate

⁄

‹ › Navigation

/ / /

on the remote to highlight the

Title: The number shown indicates the number of the

title that is currently playing.

Buttons

Title icon (when the Banner Display appears,

just this icon will be highlighted).

Chapter: The number shown indicates the number of

the chapter that is currently playing.

Selecting an Angle

3. Use the K/L Navigation Buttons

a title number, or use the Numeric Keys

the remote to enter the title number. The selected

title will be played at once after the last title number

was entered.

to select

Audio: The current audio language or language and

format (e.g., Dolby Digital) is shown.

Some discs contain multiple angle information. When

a disc with mutliple angles is playing you may change

the angle pressing the ^{‹ ›}Navigation Buttons

Subtitle: The current subtitle language is shown. OFF

indicates that no subtitles are playing.

j until the A section of the banner menu is

highlighted. Then press the

Buttons j to select from the available choices.

You may also select the multiple view angle directly

from the remote control as shown on the next page.

⁄

Navigation

NOTE: Some discs have only one title.

Angle: The current multiple angle is shown.

Progressive Scan Mode: The current progressive

scan mode is shown.

Selecting a Chapter

Because DVDs use digital technology, a title can be

divided into individual chapters (similar to tracks on a

Time: This section of the display offers a choice of

time display modes relating to the disc being played.

When this section is highlighted, press the

Selecting the Progressive Scan Format

CD). You can press the Prog Button

on the

When the DVD 25 is configured for progressive scan

playback the unit automatically selects the type of

progressive scan reconstruction that produces the best

picture. However, when certain processing techniques

are used during the transfer of a film to video or in the

creation of the disc it is possible that artifacts in the

disc may “fool” the processor into using an algorithm

that produces unwanted screen artifacts. In these

cases, manually selecting the progressive scan mode

may improve the progressive scan output. To manually

⁄

remote to see the numbers of chapters of each

individual title on a disc (below the “Chapter” icon)

after the disc has been read and the player is in Stop

or Resume mode. To escape from the program menu,

move the cursor to the DONE box and press the

Navigation Buttons

to select from the

following choices:

• T-ELAPSED: Indicates the time elapsed in the

current track. In cases where a disc only has one

track, this will be the same as the time elapsed

on the disc.

Enter Button

You can skip to a specific chapter by using the

CHAPTER section in the Banner Display:

• T-REMAIN: Indicates the time remaining in the

current track. In cases where a disc only has one

track, this will be the same as the time remaining

in the current track.

1. While a disc is in Stop, Resume or Play mode,

select a mode, press the ^{‹ ›}Navigation Buttons

j until PS is highlighted. Then press the

Navigation Buttons j to cycle through the four

available modes.

press the EzMenu Button

2. Press the or Navigation Buttons

the remote until the Chapter icon is highlighted.

3. Use the K/L Navigation Buttons to select

a chapter number, or use the Numeric Keys

on the remote.

⁄

• D-REMAIN: Indicates the total time remaining

on the disc.

• D-ELAPSED: Indicates the total elapsed time on

the disc.. If you press the Enter Button

player displays SET TIME. You can enter the starting

time from which you wish the disc to play, then press

9, the

on the remote to enter the chapter number. The

selected chapter will be played at once after the last

chapter number is entered.

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Changing the Audio Track

Changing the Subtitle Language

Repeat Play

The DVD 25 offers three repeat functions that allow

you to take advantage of the capacity of the unit for

unattended playback:

Please remember you can only access the various

Audio Track, Subtitle, Angle and Repeat Displays when

playing a disc. Also, each Banner Display feature is

only available if the disc was created with that particu-

lar feature (i.e., if you select the Subtitle icon, you

won’t be able to change the subtitle language unless

the author of the disc created the disc with subtitles).

DVDs may contain a variety of subtitles. In normal play,

the unit will always look for the default setting for the

subtitle language, but you may temporarily change that

language at any time using the Subtitle Button

• 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 H

and ALL H will light up, and REPEAT TITLE will

appear on-screen.

on the remote.

While playing a disc, press the Subtitle Button

on the remote control once to see the Subtitle display

with the current subtitle language. Press repeatedly to

select other subtitle languages.

DVDs may contain a variety of audio tracks, including

foreign languages, special commentaries, descriptive

video for the sight-impaired, and various digital formats.

In normal play, the unit will always look for the default

setting for the audio track, but you may change the

• Repeat Chapter: Repeats the DVD chapter

currently being played until the disc is manually

stopped; in the front-panel display REPEAT H

and 1 H will light up, and REPEAT CHAPTER

will appear on-screen.

audio track at any time using the Audio Button

NOTE: The subtitle feature only works if the disc was

created with subtitles.

on the remote control.

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

disc until the disc is manually stopped.

While playing a disc, press the Audio Button

Changing the Camera Angle

the remote control once to see the Audio Display with

the current audio language and format. Press repeat-

edly to select other languages and/or audio formats.

To select any Repeat mode:

A special feature of the DVD format is its capability of

showing more than one view, or camera angle, of the

same scene. This feature enables you to become the

director, selecting the view of a scene that you wish.

However, this feature does not appear on many discs

and, when it does appear, it will typically be for only

certain scenes and not for the entire disc’s program.

1. While a disc is playing, press the Repeat Button

on the remote; the Repeat Display appears.

2. Access the Repeat modes and their appropriate

menus in the following order by pressing the

NOTES:

To see whether a disc contains multiple angles, check

the disc’s cover or jacket. When the DVD´s title or

chapter played currently does contain scenes with

multiple angles, the multi-angle symbol in the upper

right corner of the front-panel display will flash. The

multi-angle feature is only available when this symbol

is flashing.

• The audio feature only works if the disc was created

with multiple audio tracks.

Repeat Button

on the remote repeatedly until

the desired function is displayed: REPEAT TITLE ■

REPEAT CHAPTER ■ REPEAT OFF.

• Some DVDs do not not allow direct selection of

audio during playback. Instead, you must use the

audio setup section of the disc menu.

3. To make the menu disappear from the screen, press

the Clear Button

on the remote or wait a few

seconds.

• When you choose an audio language with the

Audio Button

on the remote control, you only

When the multi-angle symbol flashes, you can press

• To stop any Repeat Play function and continue

normal play, press the Repeat Button until the

Repeat Off menu appears in the on-screen

display and all Repeat indicators in the Front-Panel

Information Display go out.

override the audio language setting in the DVD

player’s Main menu (Audio menu within Setup

menu) temporarily.

the Angle Button

on the remote control. The

Angle Display will appear with the camera angle cur-

rently being viewed and the total number of angles on

the disc.

Press the Angle Button

camera angle. The number of angles available may

differ from one disc to another.

again to change the

• Repeat Play may be stopped by pressing the

Stop Button

twice.

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A-B Repeat Play

Zoom Playback

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

tion of a DVD and have it repeat continually until the

unit is manually stopped.

The DVD 25’s advanced digital video processing circuits

include a Zoom feature which allows you to enlarge the

image for closer examination of the picture.

To initiate a Repeat A-B playback sequence, follow

these steps while a disc is playing:

Four steps of enlargement are available. To zoom in on

the picture, press the Zoom Button

while a disc

is playing or paused. Press again to step through the

four magnification steps or to cycle back to normal

picutre size.

1. While a disc is playing, press the A-B Button

on the remote when you want to choose a scene

as the beginning point; the Repeat A– Display

appears.

Some discs do not allow the use of the Zoom feature.

In addition, Zoom may not operate on some disc

menus and on subtitles.

Information Menus

2. Press the A-B Button

scene as the end point. Repeat A-B setting is done;

A-B section will be played continuously.

again to choose a

The DVD 25 has the capability to give you an

on-screen overview about various information on the

current disc or all important player settings made, with

the press of one button and without having to stop

the playback mode.

3. Press the A-B Button

cancel Repeat A-B mode.

on the remote again to

While the disc is playing, press the Info Button

4. To make the menu disappear from the screen, press

on the remote once for detailed information on the

disc playing such as Disc Type and Audio Bit Rate,

Movie Aspect Ratio, Audio Resolution and others.

the Clear Button

seconds.

on the remote or wait a few

NOTE: The A-B Repeat range may cover several titles

or chapters as long as the DVD´s control system does

not force the unit to return to any DVD menu in

between.

Press the Info Button

again to view a display of

the current player settings.

Press the Info Button

again to remove the info

menus from the screen. Note that transport functions

will not work as long as any menu is on the screen.

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• To start playback of a previously selected program

while a disc is playing normally, press the Prog

4. Select ADD and press the Enter Button 9. The

selected Title/Chapter will be inserted.

Program Play

Programmed play allows you to select any track, title

or chapter from a DVD in the DVD 25 for playback in

a specific order. This type of programming is particu-

larly useful for parties or other situations where you

want continuous playback of specific selections for

a long period of time. To program the disc in the

DVD 25 for playback, follow these steps:

Button

T. The program will play and the PROG

• When you finish adding values to the Playlist and

want to return to normal play mode, select DONE

Indicator L in the front display will light.

Delete Program

1. To delete any programmed Title/Chapter, press the

and press the Enter Button

on the remote.

Cancel Program Play

To cancel Program Play, follow one of these steps:

Navigation Button

on the remote

to move the cursor (highlight) to the Playlist; at the

same moment the DELETE box left of the list will be

grayed out (selected automatically).

1. When you open the tray, the complete program

will be deleted.

Program Edit

1. In Stop or Resume mode, press the Prog Button

2. Press the Stop Button

twice in the play

2. Press the K or L Navigation Button

select the Title/Chapter to be deleted. When it is

selected, press the Enter Button ; the selected

on the remote; the Program Edit Display

mode. The PROG Indicator L will disappear from

the display and the player will stop and return to

normal mode, but the program will remain in mem-

ory and can be recalled by pressing the Prog

appears.

Title/Chapter will be deleted. Note that the next

value in the list will replace the deleted one and will

be selected automatically.

Button

3. To cancel Program Play while a program is playing,

simply press the Prog Button . Normal playback

again.

• The program can be deleted completely by moving

the cursor to the top of the play list, and pressing

will resume and the PROG Indicator L will turn off.

To return to program play from normal play, simply

the Enter Button

for each value programmed

or by turning the unit off (completely, not to

Standby only) or opening the tray (see “Cancel

Program Play”).

press the Prog Button

T; the program will be

played at once.

Check a Program Without Screen

Insert Title/Chapter

• If there is no programmed Title/Chapter on the

playlist, the above display appears when you press

To check the contents of a Playlist using the Front-

Panel Information Display only rather than the on-

screen display, follow these steps:

Inserting titles or chapters is possible only if titles or

chapters are already programmed on the Playlist and

will change the order of playback.

the Prog Button

T. The numbers below the

TITLE and CHAPTER icons indicate the number of

Titles on the disc and Chapters in any title selected.

1. If you have not already done so, activate the Program

Play mode. The PROG Indicator L in the front-

panel display will light. Then press the Stop Button

1. Press the Prog Button

Title/Chapter; the Program Edit Display appears, with

all titles/chapters programmed listed in the Playlist.

on the remote to insert

2. Select a specific title by pressing theK or L

Navigation Button

, then press the

or Enter Button

once to enter Resume mode.

2. To insert Title/Chapter, move the cursor to

PLAYLIST. Then press the K or L Navigation

2. Press the Check Button

. The first item

to highlight CHAPTER. You can also select a title

directly by entering its number with the Numeric

programmed will be displayed.

Button

on the remote to select location where

Keys

you want to insert a Title/Chapter. It will be inserted

above the location selected.

3. Press the Check Button

Uagain to step

through each of the programmed items. The

Program Sequence Number will appear on the far

right side of the front display and the title number

will appear on the left side (below TRACK).

3. Select a chapter in the same way as above, after

the title containing the chapter was selected. The

number of chapters, contained in each title selected,

is indicated in parentheses under the CHAPTER

box. When chapter is selected press the

Navigation Button or Enter Button

then ADD will be highlighted automatically. Press

the Enter Button

to add selected chapter

onto Playlist.

4. You can select a maximum of 50 items by repeating

Steps 2 and 3.

3. Move the cursor to the TITLE icon and select the

title and chapter to be inserted as described in

“Program Edit” above. The location where any new

selections will be inserted remains highlighted.

5. When you’ve completed program edit, select the

PLAY icon and then press the Enter Button

or Play Button on the remote to start

program play. If you have completed program edit,

but do not wish to play the program immediately,

select DONE and then press the Enter Button

on the remote, followed by the Play Button

to resume normal playback.

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Recalling a Bookmarked Scene:

1. While playing a disc, press the EzMenu Button

Audio CD Playback Features

Selecting a Track

When playing audio CDs, your DVD player has the

same features as a CD player, including track skip,

repeat play and programmed playback. The on-screen

1. During Stop, Resume or Play mode, enter the track

number directly with the Numeric Keys

remote. The track selected will be played at once.

on the remote; the On-Screen Banner Display

on the

will appear.

2. Press the

Navigation Button

on the

Info Display, appearing when the Repeat Button

2. Or press the EzMenu Button Don the remote

to see the On-Screen Banner Display on the screen

if it’s not there already (as it normally is in Play

remote, until the MARK icon is highlighted.

or Random Button is pressed (see page 29),

and the On-Screen Banner Display (shown below),

appearing automatically when a CD is played, let you

choose various playback features.

3. Press the Enter Button

mode). Press the

Navigation Buttons

4. The cursor automatically will highlight the first mark

in the JUMP line of the Bookmark menu.

on the remote to highlight the Track Number

icon if it’s not already highlighted (in Play mode this

icon is highlighted automatically). Enter the Track

Number using the Numeric Keys

• In all modes any track can be selected directly by

entering its number with the Numeric Keys on

the remote, no matter whether the EzMenu Banner

is on or not.

5. Use the

Navigation Buttons

on the

remote to select the bookmarked scene you want

to activate.

Track: The number shown indicates the number of the

track that is currently playing.

6. Press the Enter Button

bookmark.

to go to the

• You can skip through tracks forward or backward by

pressing the Next/Prev. Buttons (track skip X/

W) EFon the remote or the Skip Button

(previous/next) 67 on the front panel.

Bookmark: Highlight this area and press the Enter

7. Press the EzMenu Button

to EXIT (far right) and press the Enter Button

or move the cursor

Button

to set or go to bookmarked locations

on a disc.

to return to the On-Screen Banner Display. To make

the Banner Display disappear from the screen,

• In Stop mode the front display will show the number

of tracks recorded on a CD (below the TRACK

indicator) and the total time on disc.

Time Display Type: This shows the type of time

indication being shown: Time Elapsed or Remaining

for the Current Track, Total Elapsed for the Disc, or

Total Remaining for the Disc.

press the Clear Button

on the remote.

NOTE: If all nine bookmarks are in use, you can still

mark new scenes, but the previous bookmarks will be

erased.

Using Bookmarks

Bookmarks are a feature of the DVD 25 that allows

you to mark up to nine different points on a disc and

to quickly return to those points later.

Using the Banner Display

As soon as a CD is played, the Banner Display will

appear automatically. To delete it from screen, press

the EzMenu Button

the remote. To display it, while the CD is playing, press

the EzMenu Button again. The On-Screen

Banner Display cannot be used in Stop mode, only in

Pause or Play mode. In the display, some of the play-

back features are illustrated with an icon. To access a

Clearing a Bookmark

The bookmarks are cleared each time a disc is

removed from the player or when the power is turned

off completely (not to Standby only).

To Enter a Bookmark, Follow These Steps:

1. While a disc is playing, press the EzMenu Button

or Clear Button

on the remote to see the On-Screen Banner

You may also clear all bookmarks by moving the cur-

Display (if not already shown).

sor to CANCEL and pressing the Enter Button

2. Use the or Navigation Button

MARK icon is highlighted and press the Enter

Button ; the Bookmark menu appears.

until the

Selecting Time Display

feature, press the appropriate

Navigation

The time display in the front-panel display or at the

right of the On-Screen Banner Display can be selected

and adjusted:

Buttons on the remote to highlight the icon.

Each feature is described in the following pages.

NOTE: To see the On-Screen Banner Display, you

must turn on your TV and select the appropriate

Video Input.

1. If the Banner Display is on-screen, press the

Navigation Button on the remote to

highlight the Time section.

3. When you reach the place on the disc you want to

mark, press the Enter Button

2. In normal operation, the elapsed time of the track

being played is displayed and the On-Screen

Banner Display reads T-ELAPSED.

4. To add marks, move the cursor with the L

Navigation Button to the SET line (if it’s not

already there), then move the cursor to any free

frame with the Navigation Button . Press

the Enter Button when the next place on the

disc you want to mark is reached.

5. Press the EzMenu Button or move the cursor

to EXIT and press the Enter Button to return to

the On-Screen Banner Display or press the Clear

Button on the remote to make the Banner

Display disappear from the screen.

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3. To make the menu disappear from the screen, press

3. When the TIME section is highlighted, press the K

Navigation Button to view the time remain-

Random Play

the Clear Button

on the remote or wait a few

The Random Play function will play all of the tracks on

a CD in a random order as selected by the DVD 25.

Once the DVD 25 has played all of the tracks on the

disc, it will stop.

seconds.

ing on the track (T-REMAIN). Press again to view

elapsed time of the disc (D-ELAPSED). Press

again to view the time remaining for the disc

(D-REMAIN).

• To cancel any Repeat Play function and to continue

with normal play, press the Repeat Button

until the Repeat Off banner appears in the on-screen

display or the REPEAT Indicator H in the

Front-Panel Information Display goes out.

1. While the disc is in Stop or Resume mode, press

4. If you press the Enter Button

display is highlighted, the player displays SET TIME.

With the Numeric Keys , you can enter an

exact time from which you wish the disc to play,

then press the Enter Button or the Play

Button to start playback from the selected

point on the disc.

while the Time

the Random Button

on the remote. The

PROGRAM EDITOR will appear and the RANDOM

Indicator J will light in the front-panel display.

The Playlist shows the order in which tracks will be

played.

• Repeat Play may be stopped and canceled by

pressing the Stop Button

twice.

• With CD, all Repeat modes are also available during

Program play (see page 30). If Repeat All is selected

during Program play, the complete program will be

repeated rather than the disc.

• To change the front-panel time display while a CD is

playing without a TV screen, press the Navigation

Button twice. Press the L Navigation Button

repeatedly to change time display: track time

A-B Repeat Play

The Repeat A-B function allows you to select any

portion of a CD and have it repeat continually until the

unit is manually stopped.

elapsed – track time remaining – disc time elapsed

– disc time remaining.

To initiate a Repeat A-B playback sequence, follow

these steps while a disc is playing:

Repeat Play

With CDs the DVD 25 offers three Repeat functions

that allow you to take advantage of the capacity of the

unit for unattended playback:

1. While a disc is playing, press the A-B Button

2. Press the Play Button

playback. The Program Editor on the screen will be

replaced by the normal Banner Display.

to begin random

on the remote when you want to choose a passage

as the beginning point. The Repeat A– Display

appears and REPEAT A– K is indicated in the

front-panel display.

• Repeat Disc: Plays the complete disc repeatedly

from start to finish until the disc is manually stopped.

When that mode is selected, REPEAT ALL H will

appear in the front-panel display, and REPEAT DISC

will appear on-screen.

3. To make the Banner Display disappear from the

screen, press the Clear Button

on the remote.

NOTE: Random Play can also be started or canceled

when the DVD 25 is in Play mode (without the

Program Editor appearing) by pressing the Random

• Repeat Track: Repeats the CD track currently being

played until the disc is manually stopped. When that

mode is selected, REPEAT 1 H will light up in the

front-panel display, and REPEAT TRACK will appear

on-screen.

2. Press the A-B Button

again to choose the

Button

Stop or Resume mode by pressing the Random

Button again. This must be done during play.

O. Random Play cannot be canceled during

end of the passage. REPEAT A–B will appear on the

screen and in the front-panel display. Repeat A-B is

set and the A-B section will be played continuously.

Video Off Feature

3. Press the A-B Button

on the remote again so

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

disc until the disc is manually stopped.

that the REPEAT A-B Indicators K disappear and

REPEAT OFF appears on the screen to cancel the

Repeat A-B mode and to play on in normal mode.

During CD playback, some listeners may prefer to turn

off the DVD 25’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.

To select any Repeat mode, do the following:

4. To make the menu disappear from the screen, press

1. While a disc is playing, press the Repeat Button

the Clear Button

on the remote or wait a few

on the remote; the Repeat Display appears.

seconds.

NOTE: The A-B Repeat range may cover several

tracks on the CD.

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

2. Access the Repeat modes and their appropriate

menus in the following order by pressing the

simply press the Video Off Button

Q. Press the

button again to restore the video output. Note that the

video output will automatically be restored each time

the DVD 25 is turned on.

Repeat Button

on the remote repeatedly until

the desired function is displayed. REPEAT TRACK

■ REPEAT DISC ■ REPEAT OFF

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3. You can select a maximum of 50 tracks by

repeating Step 2.

3. Move the cursor to the TRACK icon and select and

add the track to be inserted as described in

“Program Edit” above. The location where any new

selections will be inserted remains highlighted by a

gray background.

Program Play

Programmed play allows you to select any track from

a CD for playback in a specific order. This type of pro-

gramming is particularly useful for parties or other situ-

ations where you want continuous playback of specific

selections for a long period of time. To program the

disc in the DVD 25 for playback, follow these steps:

4. When you have completed program editing, select

the PLAY icon and then press the Enter Button

or Play Button

on the remote to start

program play. If you do not wish to play the pro-

gram immediately, select DONE, then press the

Enter Button

followed by the Play Button

Program Edit

1. In Stop or Resume mode, press the Prog Button

to resume normal playback.

• To listen to a previously edited program during nor-

mal disc playback, press the Prog Button . The

on the remote. The Program Edit Display will

appear.

program will play and the PROG Indicator L in

the front display will light.

Delete Program

1. To delete any programmed track while the Program

• When you finish adding values to the Playlist and

want to return to normal play mode, select DONE

Edit Display is on the screen, press the

Navigation Button on the remote to move

and press the Enter Button

on the remote.

the cursor (highlight) to the Playlist.

Cancel Program Play

Program Play will be canceled by following one

of these steps:

2. Press the K or L Navigation Button

select the track to be deleted. When it is selected

press the Enter Button ; the selected track will

be deleted. The next value in the list will replace the

deleted one and will be selected automatically.

1. The complete program will be deleted when

you open the tray.

• If there is no programmed Track on the Playlist, the

above Display appears when you press the Prog

Button

T. The number below the TRACK icon

• The program can be deleted completely by moving

the cursor to the top of the Playlist, and pressing the

2. The complete program will be deleted when you

turn power off completely (using the Main Power

indicates the number of tracks on the disc.

Enter Button

by turning the unit off completely (by the Main Power

On/Off Button ) or opening the tray (see “Cancel

for each value programmed or

On/Off Button

0).

2. Select a specific track by pressing the K or L

Navigation Button

Button twice. You can also select a track

directly by entering its number with the Numeric

Keys . Then press the Enter Button to

add the selected track to the Playlist.

9. Then press the Enter

3. Press the Stop Button

twice while in play

mode. Then the PROG Indicator L will disappear

from the display and the player will stop and return

to normal mode. The program will remain in

memory and can be recalled by pressing the

Program Play”).

Insert Tracks

Inserting tracks is possible only if tracks are already

programmed on the Playlist and will change the order

of playback.

Prog Button

4. To cancel Program play while a program is playing

1. Press the Prog Button

on the remote to insert

and return to normal play, press the Prog Button

a track; Program Edit Display appears.

T. The PROG Indicator L in the front display will

turn off and the unit will turn to normal play mode.

2. Move cursor to PLAYLIST and press the K or L

Navigation Button

on the remote to select

Checking the Program Without

location where you want to insert a track. It will be

inserted above the location selected.

On-Screen Display

To check the contents of a Playlist using the Front-

Panel Information Display only rather than the on-

screen display, follow these steps:

1. Activate the Program Play mode, if it’s not activated

already, so that the PROG Indicator L in the

front-panel display lights. Then press the Stop

Button

2. Press the Check Button

number programmed will be displayed.

3. Press the Check Button again to step

once (Resume mode).

. The first track

through each of the programmed tracks. The

program location number will appear on the far

right side of the front display and the track

number will appear on the left side.

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MP3 PLAYBACK

The DVD 25 is rare among DVD players in that it is

able to play back discs recorded with MP3 files. This

means that you may enjoy the latest music using discs

created in your computer through the high-quality

audio components in your home theater system. As

the way that MP3 files are recorded on discs differs

from the way conventional CD audio discs are struc-

tured, MP3 playback is somewhat different from that

of standard CDs.

During MP3 playback, some of the standard CD/DVD

playback controls operate in their normal fashion:

Programmed Playback With MP3 Discs

The DVD 25 is capable of creating playlists up to 200

tracks long with the MP3 files on a properly recorded

disc. To create a playback list for MP3 titles, follow

these steps:

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

by pressing the Next Button

7F.

• You may skip back to the current or previous track

Step 1: Load a compatible MP3 disc; the MP3 Playlist

Editor will appear on the screen.

on the disc by pressing the Prev Button

once or twice.

Step 2: Use the K or LNavigation Buttons

to select the directory and the first track to be

• Press the Pause Button

stop playback. Press the Play Button

resume play. Press the Stop Button

to momentarily

twice

Important Note on MP3 Playback: MP3 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 or program them comfortably use the

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

The front-panel display will only show the number and

the elapsed time of the track being played.

programmed, as described above, and press the

Prog Button . The track name and its position

to enter stop mode.

number in the Playlist will now appear on the right

side of the screen.

• You may search through tracks forward or in

reverse by pressing the appropriate Search

Buttons HJon the remote.

Step 3: Repeat Step 2 above until all desired tracks

are added to the Playlist.

All other buttons (including the numeric buttons)

Step 4: To remove a track from the Playlist, first press

MP3 Disc Playback

will have no function with MP3 playback, except the

Prog Button and Clear Button , which

the

highlight bar moves to the right side of the screen.

Use the K or L Navigation Buttons to

highlight the track to be deleted and press the Clear

Button

Navigation Buttons

so that the

After an MP3 disc is loaded and the tray closed, the

DVD 25 will read the table of contents (TOC). At the

same time a listing of all the directories on the disc

(if the disc was made with several directories) and of

all tracks within the root directory on the disc will

appear on the video screen similar to the figure below.

When any of the tracks is selected and played (see

below), the name and elapsed time of the track

currently played is displayed on top. The right side of

the screen will initially be blank, as that is used for

programming playlists for MP3 playback.

are needed for programmed playback (see below).

NOTES ON MP3 PLAYBACK

• During MP3 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 playback.

Step 5: To clear all the tracks in the Playlist, press the

or Navigation Buttons until the CLEAR

ALL box at the bottom of the right side of the screen

is highlighted and press the Enter Button

• The DVD 25 is only compatible with standard MP3-

encoded discs. Other compressed audio formats

used for Internet audio downloads will not play on

the DVD 25.

Step 6: To play the tracks on the list, press the

Navigation Button to move the cursor to the

Playlist and select the first track to be played with the

or L Navigation Buttons , then press the

Play Button . All tracks on the list will be

• Due to the differences in various versions of the

MP3 format, and the many differences between the

CD-R machines used to record MP3 discs on a

computer, it is possible that some MP3 discs may

not play on the DVD 25 even though they will work

on a computer. This is normal and does not indicate

a fault with the unit.

played one after another, starting with the track selected.

While any track is playing, its number and elapsed time

will be indicated on the front and on-screen and the

name of the track will appear on top of the screen.

You can skip to another programmed track with the

Next Buttons

any time or by selecting a track from the Playlist and

pressing the Enter Button or Play Button

and Prev Buttons

• When a multisession disc with both standard CD

audio and MP3 content is in use, the DVD 25 will

play only the CD audio sections of the disc.

To select a directory (if any), press the ■/■

Navigation Buttons

name is highlighted, then press the Enter Button

.To select a track, press the ■/■ Navigation

Buttons until the desired track name is highlight-

ed. If the list of tracks is longer than will fit on the

screen, press the Navigation Button to move

the cursor to the “+10” or “–10” box on the left and

press the Enter Button to jump through list of

the track numbers by +10 or –10. Then press the

Navigation Button to return to the list. To start

the track selected on the list, press the Enter Button

or Play Button

until the desired directory

Once a Playlist is created, it will remain available as

long as the disc is not changed or the power turned

off. You may play any track on the disc, not only of the

program created, without erasing the Playlist by press-

• When an MP3 disc with multiple directories is play-

ing, only tracks from one directory can be displayed

and played at a time. Select the desired directory

and press the Play Button

to start the first

ing the

highlight bar to the left side of the screen and selecting

the track and pressing the Enter Button or Play

Button

Navigation Buttons to return the

track. To see and play tracks from other directories,

first you must select that directory, then select the

track and press the Play Button

3G.

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VCD PLAYBACK

Using the EzMenu (On-Screen Banner)

for VCD Playback

When playing VCD discs it is possible to access the

disc’s features using the On-Screen Banner Display

as shown for CD playback on page 28. Press the

Playback Control

VCD discs made under the Revision 2.0 specification

will usually offer PBC playback control.

VCD Playback

VCD, a format that predates DVD, is based on a

different compression format than DVD and a recording

method that is similar to CD. Although the DVD has, for

the most part, replaced VCD as a format, the DVD 25

offers VCD playback so that you may play your existing

library of VCD discs.

The PBC Indicator I in the front display will turn on

automatically with any VCD, when the disc is played.

EzMenu Button

on the remote to see the

With PBC, you can select titles and navigate the disc

as with DVDs. However, the access to some functions

may be prohibited by the PBC playback control; in that

case, the prohibit icon will appear on screen.

Banner Display. Note, however, that when the PBC is

on, some features may be not available with that VCD.

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 25 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 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.

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.

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 25 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 A and the red PBC Indicators I 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 25, particularly if the disc has been

created under VCD Version 2.0 with Playback Control

(see “Playback Control”).

Use of functions when the PBC is on will vary accord-

ing to the disc type. With some VCD discs, you may

select the Bookmark feature, but not with others. Note

that if the disc was created with Playback Control

(PBC) [see below] it is not possible to change track

numbers directly.

• Play will start with the first track (which may be

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

automatically.

Depending on the disc’s functionality, some VCD discs

allow the time display to be changed, even with PBC,

as described for CD on page 28.

• NEXT (Skip Forward) will skip to the VCD menu

from the intro (Track 1) directly.

• 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.

• Direct number entry without any VCD menu shown

on-screen has no effect – even when the EzMenu

Banner is on.

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 or Reverse

Search. The functions Slow Reverse and Step Reverse

are not available with VCDs.

The Menu Button

used during DVD playback

is not used for VCD playback.

With VCDs you have the same access to detailed

information on the disc playing or on the current player

setting as with DVDs by pressing the Info Button

on the remote once or twice. See “Information Menus”

on page 26.

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DVD LANGUAGE CODES

The availability of specific languages for the main audio track or subtitles is dependent on the choices made by a disc’s producer. You should always consult the disc’s jacket

for information on languages for any disc. In the case of some languages, you may be required to enter a code from the list below to access that language.

See pages 18–20 for more information on entering language codes.

Language

Code

Language

Code

Language

Code

Abkhazian

Afar

6566

6565

6570

8381

6577

6582

7289

6583

6588

6590

6665

6985

6678

6890

6672

6673

6682

6671

7789

6669

7577

6765

9072

6779

7282

6783

6865

7876

6978

6979

6984

7079

7074

7073

7082

7089

7176

7565

6869

6976

7576

7178

7185

7265

7387

7273

Hungarian

Icelandic

Indonesian

Interlingua

Interlingue

Iunpiak

7285

7383

7378

7365

7369

7375

7165

7384

7465

7487

7578

7583

7575

8287

7589

8278

7579

7585

7679

7665

7686

7678

7684

7775

7771

7783

7776

7784

7773

7782

7779

7778

7865

7869

7879

7967

7982

7977

8065

8083

7065

8076

8084

8185

8277

8279

Russian

Samoan

Sangho

Sanskrit

Scots Gaelic

Serbian

Servo-Groatian

Sesotho

Setswana

Shona

8285

8377

8371

8365

7168

8382

8372

8384

8478

8378

8368

8373

8383

8375

8376

8379

6983

8385

8387

8386

8476

8471

8465

8484

8469

8472

6679

8473

8479

8483

8482

8475

8487

8575

8582

8590

8673

8679

6789

8779

8872

7473

8979

9085

Afrikaans

Albanian

Ameharic

Arabic

Armenian

Assamese

Aymara

Azerbaijani

Bashkir

Irish

Italian

Japanese

Javanese

Kannada

Kashmiri

Kazakh

Sindhi

Basque

Bengali; Bangla

Bhutani

Bihari

Singhalese

Siswati

Kinyarwanda

Kirghiz

Slovak

Slovenian

Somali

Bislama

Breton

Kirundi

Korean

Spanish

Sundanese

Swahili

Bulgarian

Burmese

Byelorussian

Cambodian

Catalan

Chinese

Corsican

Croatian

Czech

Kurdish

Laothian

Latin

Swedish

Tagalog

Tajik

Latvian, Lettish

Lingala

Lithuanian

Macedonian

Malagsy

Malay

Tamil

Tatar

Telugu

Thai

Danish

Malayalam

Maltese

Tibetan

Tigrinya

Tonga

Dutch

English

Maori

Esperanto

Estonian

Faroese

Fiji

Marathi

Tsonga

Turkish

Turkmen

Twi

Moldavian

Mongolian

Naru

Finnish

Nepali

Ukrainian

Urdu

French

Norwegian

Occitan

Frisian

Uzbek

Galician

Georgian

German

Greek

Oriya

Vietnamese

Volapuk

Welsh

Oromo (Afan)

Panjabi

Pashto, Pushto

Persian

Wolof

Greenlandic

Guarani

Gujarati

Xhosa

Polish

Yiddish

Yoruba

Zulu

Portuguese

Quechua

Rhaero-Romance

Romanian

Hausa

Hebrew

Hindi

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Unit does not turn on

• Main Power Switch

turned off

• Press in Main Power Switch

• 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

• Invalid Region Code

• 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-CD, DVD-R and

DVD-RW (standard conforming) or DVD-Movie; other types will not play.

• Use Region 1 disc only.

• Rating is above parental preset

• Enter password to override or change rating settings (see page 19).

No picture

No sound

• Intermittent connections

• Wrong input

• Progressive Scan output selected

• Video Off feature active

• Check all video connections.

• Check input selection of TV or receiver.

• Use Progressive Scan mode only with compatible TV.

• Press Video Off Button

to reactivate video circuitry

(see page 29).

• 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 DVDs, 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 OSD language selection (see pages 19).

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 17).

Remote control inoperative

Disc will not copy to VCR

• Weak batteries

• Sensor is blocked

• Change both batteries.

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

• Macrovision protection

• Many DVDs are encoded with Macrovision to prevent

copying to VCR.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Applicable Disc:

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

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

Region code: DVD Movie disc with Code 1 only

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

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

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

2V rms max

Analog Audio Output:

Frequency Response:

DVD (Linear PCM):

2Hz – 22kHz +0/–0.5dB (48kHz sampling)

2Hz – 44kHz +0/–0.5dB (96kHz sampling)

2Hz – 20kHz +0/–0.5dB

CD:

Signal/Noise Ratio (SNR):

Dynamic Range:

113dB (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

110V – 240V/50Hz – 60Hz

12 Watts (On)/20 Watts (Max)

17-3/10" x 3-7/16" x 12" (440mm x 87mm x 305mm)

15.4 lb (7kg)

Power Consumption:

Dimensions (W x H x D):

Weight:

Depth measurement includes knobs and connectors.

Height measurement includes feet and chassis.

All specifications subject to change without notice.

* See the following trademark acknowledgements:

Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Harman Kardon, Inc.

Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the

“DTS” is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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.

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