DVD 5 (serv.man5) - Harman Kardon Audio User Guide / Operation Manual. Page 4

INTRODUCTION  3

Thank you for choosing the Harman
Kardon DVD 5. The DVD 5 is a multipurpose
five-disc player, capable of playing both DVD
discs and conventional CD audio discs with the
highest fidelity. To enable you to get the maxi-
mum quality from DVDs, the DVD 5 is equipped
with the latest in design techniques, including
advanced 10-bit video digital-to-analog connec-
tors (DAC) and component video outputs, to
ensure that you get all the quality inherent in
today’s DVD medium. In addition, Harman
Kardon’s audio heritage continues into the digi-
tal video era with audiophile-grade AKM output
DACs to ensure that the audio quality matches
the superb video. Of course, both coaxial and
optical digital audio outputs are available for
direct connection to A/V receivers or processors
so that you may take advantage of Dolby
Digital* and DTS

®

soundtracks. When playing

audio CDs, the playback quality is state-of-the-
art, matching that of the finest players available
while delivering the convenience of a five-disc
changer.

A wide range of programming features makes it
easy to program an evening’s worth of enter-
tainment, selecting from tracks on multiple discs.
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.

DVD players are among the fastest growing con-
sumer electronics products ever brought to mar-
ket, but this may, nevertheless, be the first DVD
player you’ve owned. Although many of the fea-
tures of the DVD 5 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 5 has to offer,
we encourage you to review this manual. That
small investment in your time will pay major div-
idends in the enjoyment you will get from proper
use of the DVD 5.

If you have additional questions about this prod-
uct, or its installation or operation, that are not
answered in this manual, please contact your
dealer, as he is your best source of 
local information. You may also contact
Harman Kardon via e-mail through our Web site
at www.harmankardon.com.

■ Advanced sophisticated 10-bit MPEG-2 video

decoding circuits.

■ Direct RGB output via SCART for optimum

video performance.

■ Second SCART connector for throughput of

VCR or other video source to TVs with only
one SCART input.

■ Dual-layer compatibility for extended play

DVD.

■ 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.

■ With linear PCM audio at 16-24 bits and 

44-96 kHz (not on digital output, see table
page 15), audio quality exceeding that of CD
becomes possible.

■ On-Screen Menu lcons for disc information or

player information and access to many major
functions of this unit.

■ Multiple options for dialog language and

soundtrack selection (limited to DVDs record-
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.

■ Backlit, ergonomically designed remote con-

trol.

■ Five-disc-capacity changer with play-exchange

feature.

■ The DVD5 will play any conventional Audio CD

or erasable CDs** (CD-RW), bearing the logos
as shown below as well as any DVD with the
region code 0 or 2.

The unit can play discs bearing any of the follow-
ing marks:

3" (8 cm) disc

3" (8 cm) disc 5" (12 cm) disc

5" (12 cm) disc  5" (12cm) disc

** Discs with good reflectibility, cheep

Remote control unit.
Batteries for remote control unit (size “AA”).
Video/Audio Cable.

S-Video Cable.
Optical Digital Audio Cable.
Coaxial Digital  Audio Cable.