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DVD20
Digital Versatile Disc Player
Dolby Digital / DTS / PCM / MP3 decoding
PRELIMINARY
Service – Technical Manual
Harman International SNC - Harman Consumer International 2, route de Tours 72500 Château du Loir FRANCE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 35
Technical Specifications
Applicable Disc:
5 inch (12 cm) or 3 inch (8 cm) DVD-Movie, VCD, CD-i, CD, CD-R or CD-RW discs,
Region 2 DVD-Movie Discs,
DVD: Single Side/Single Layer, Single Side/Dual Layer, Dual Side/Dual Layer,
Linear PCM, MPEG, Dolby Digital or DTS Audio Discs
Region 2 DVD-Movie Discs,
DVD: Single Side/Single Layer, Single Side/Dual Layer, Dual Side/Dual Layer,
Linear PCM, MPEG, Dolby Digital or DTS Audio Discs
Video Signal System:
PAL /NTSC
Composite Video Output:
1 V p-p/75 Ohms, sync negative polarity
S Video Output:
Y/Luminance: 1 V p-p/75 Ohms, sync negative polarity
C/Chrominance: 0.286 V p-p
C/Chrominance: 0.286 V p-p
Analog Audio Output:
2 Vrms max
Frequency Response:
DVD (Linear PCM):
2 Hz - 22 kHz +0/-0.5 dB (48 kHz sampling)
2 Hz - 44 kHz +0/-0.5 dB (96 kHz sampling)
2 Hz - 44 kHz +0/-0.5 dB (96 kHz sampling)
CD:
2 Hz - 20 kHz +0/-0.5 dB
Signal/Noise Ratio (SNR):
110 dB (A-weighted)
Dynamic Range:
DVD: 100 dB (18 Bit) / 105 dB (20 Bit)
CD/DVD: 96 dB (16 Bit)
CD/DVD: 96 dB (16 Bit)
THD/1kHz:
DVD/CD: 0.0025 %
Wow & Flutter:
Below Measurable Limits
AC Power:
220-240 V/50 Hz
Power Consumption:
12 Watts (On)/20 Watts (Max)
Dimensions (WxHxD):
440x100x330 mm
Weight:
7 Kg
All specifications subject to change without notice.
Harman Kardon and Power for the digital revolution are trademarks of Harman Kardon, Inc.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, AC-3, ProLogic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential.
Unpublished Work. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
DTS is a trade mark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, AC-3, ProLogic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential.
Unpublished Work. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
DTS is a trade mark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or diassembly is
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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 diassembly is
prohibited.
4 FEATURES
Features
High quality video
• Advanced sophisticated 10-bit MPEG-2 video
decoding circuits.
• Direct RGB output via SCART (selectable) for
optimum video performance. SCART connector
also configurable for Video and S-Video out-
put.
also configurable for Video and S-Video out-
put.
• Second SCART connector for throughput of
VCR or other video source to TV with only one
SCART input.
SCART input.
• Test screen videos available for testing video
performance and setup.
• PAL 60 option for NTSC discs.
• Dual-layer compatibility for extended play
DVD.
High quality digital audio
• By connecting a DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
or a Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy high
quality 5.1 digital surround sound from DTS or
Dolby Digital discs.
quality 5.1 digital surround sound from DTS or
Dolby Digital discs.
• With linear PCM audio at 16-24 bits and 44-
96 kHz (also on digital output, see table page
14), audio quality exceeding that of CD
becomes possible.
14), audio quality exceeding that of CD
becomes possible.
• Optical and coaxial digital audio output.
Many convenient features
• On-Screen Menu lcons for disc information or
player information and access to many major
functions of this unit.
functions of this unit.
• Subtitles may be displayed in one of numerous
languages*.
• The multi-angle function allows you to choose
the viewing angle of scenes which were shot
from a number of different angles (Limited to
DVD’s recorded with multiple camera angles.)
from a number of different angles (Limited to
DVD’s recorded with multiple camera angles.)
• Multiple options for dialog language and
soundtrack selection (limited to DVD’s record-
ed with multiple dialog languages or sound-
tracks).
ed with multiple dialog languages or sound-
tracks).
• Programming of up to 9 scenes in memory
(markers).
• Parental lock settings to prevent play of discs
unsuitable for some audiences [DVD only].
• Intuitive menu operating system.
• Separate Buttons for convenient Fast
Forward/Fast Reverse Search and Track Skip.
• 2x/4x Zoom during play and pause, selection
movable over screen in all directions.
• Backlit, ergonomically designed remote con-
trol.
* The number of languages recorded depends
on the software.
Compatible with CD as well as
DVD
DVD
• The DVD20 will play any conventional Audio
CD or recordable (CD-R) or erasable CD (CD-
RW), bearing the logos shown here, as any
VCD or DVD with the region code 0 or 2.
RW), bearing the logos shown here, as any
VCD or DVD with the region code 0 or 2.
Disc formats supported by this
player
player
The unit can play discs bearing any of the fol-
lowing logos:
lowing logos:
DVD
CD
3"(8 cm) disc
3"(8 cm) disc
5"(12 cm) disc
5"(12 cm) disc
CD-RW
CD-R
VCD
5"(12 cm) disc 3"(8 cm) disc 5"(12 cm) disc
5"(12 cm) disc 5"(12 cm) disc
NOTE: Due to differences in the format of
certain discs, it is possible that some discs may
include a mix of features that are not compatible
with the DVD 20. Similarly, although the DVD 20
is capable of a wide range of features, not all
discs include every capability of the DVD system.
For example, although the DVD 20 is compatible
with multi-angle discs, that feature is only possi-
ble when the disc is specially encoded for multi-
ple-angle play. In addition, the DVD 20 is capa-
ble 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 cer-
tain that a specific feature or soundtrack option
is available, please check the options noted on
the disc jacket.
certain discs, it is possible that some discs may
include a mix of features that are not compatible
with the DVD 20. Similarly, although the DVD 20
is capable of a wide range of features, not all
discs include every capability of the DVD system.
For example, although the DVD 20 is compatible
with multi-angle discs, that feature is only possi-
ble when the disc is specially encoded for multi-
ple-angle play. In addition, the DVD 20 is capa-
ble 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 cer-
tain that a specific feature or soundtrack option
is available, please check the options noted on
the disc jacket.
■ 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.
of the disc and the recorder used to create
the disc.
ReWritable
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5
Front Panel Controls
Main Power On/Off: Press this switch to
apply power to the DVD 20. When the unit is
first turned on, the Status Indicator
apply power to the DVD 20. When the unit is
first turned on, the Status Indicator
B will
turn orange. 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.
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.
1 Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button
once to turn the DVD 20 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
once to turn the DVD 20 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
must be pressed in so that it
is in the ON position.
2 Headphone Jack: Connect standard head-
phones to this jack for private listening.
phones to this jack for private listening.
3 Headphone Level Control: Turn this
control to adjust the volume level to the head-
phones. Note that the use of this control will not
change the analog output levels at the rear
panel audio outputs.
control to adjust the volume level to the head-
phones. Note that the use of this control will not
change the analog output levels at the rear
panel audio outputs.
4 Open/Close Button: Press this button to
open or close the Disc Tray.
open or close the Disc Tray.
5 TEST: Press this button to bring a test pic-
ture to the screen, that enables you to optimally
adjust all important parameters of colour videos
like brightness, contrast, colour intensitiy and
tint.
ture to the screen, that enables you to optimally
adjust all important parameters of colour videos
like brightness, contrast, colour intensitiy and
tint.
6 Dimmer: Press this button to reduce the
brightness of the Information Display by 50% or
to turn the display off completely in the follow-
ing order: FULL BRIGHTNESS
brightness of the Information Display by 50% or
to turn the display off completely in the follow-
ing order: FULL BRIGHTNESS
➔ HALF BRIGHT-
NESS
➔ OFF ➔ FULL BRIGHTNESS.
7 Stop: Press this button once to place the
disc in 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 point on the disc when
the Play Button is 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.
disc in 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 point on the disc when
the Play Button is 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.
8 Skip Preview/Next: Press this button to
move forward or backward through the music
tracks on a CD disc or the chapters on a DVD
disc.
move forward or backward through the music
tracks on a CD disc or the chapters on a DVD
disc.
9 Search Reverse/Forward: Press this but-
ton to move forward or backward through a CD
or DVD at one of four speeds. Each press and
release will increase the search speed, as indi-
cated in the on-screen display. Once you have
selected the desired speed, release the button
and the disc will continue to search at fast
speed. To resume normal playback speed, press
the play button.
ton to move forward or backward through a CD
or DVD at one of four speeds. Each press and
release will increase the search speed, as indi-
cated in the on-screen display. Once you have
selected the desired speed, release the button
and the disc will continue to search at fast
speed. To resume normal playback speed, press
the play button.
A Play/Pause: Press this button to momentar-
ily pause playback. To resume playback, press
the button again. If a DVD is playing, action will
freeze and a still picture will be displayed when
the button is pressed.
ily pause playback. To resume playback, press
the button again. If a DVD is playing, action will
freeze and a still picture will be displayed when
the button is pressed.
B Status Indicator: When the DVD 20 is in
the On mode, this indicator will glow green.
When the unit has been placed in the Standby
mode by pressing the Power-Off button on the
remote, the indicator will glow orange, indicat-
ing that the unit is still connected to the AC
main supply and is ready to be turned on from
the remote control.
the On mode, this indicator will glow green.
When the unit has been placed in the Standby
mode by pressing the Power-Off button on the
remote, the indicator will glow orange, indicat-
ing that the unit is still connected to the AC
main supply and is ready to be turned on from
the remote control.
Main Power On/Off
1 Power On/Off (Standby)
2 Phone Jack
3 Phone Level
4 Open/Close
5 TEST
6 Dimmer
7 Stop
8 Skip (Preview/Next)
9 Search (Reverse/Forward)
A Play/Pause
B Status Indicator
DVD 20
4
3
5
8 7
A 9
6
2
B 1
STOP
DIMMER
TEST
SKIP
PLAY/PAUSE
SEARCH
