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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Rear Panel Connections

1

3

5

6

8

9

C

0

3

4

7

A

B

2

0

Optical Digital Output

1

Coaxial Digital Output

2

AC Power Cord

3

Composite Video Output

4

S-Video Output

5

Component Video Outputs

6

Scart TV Output

7

Remote Control Output

8

Remote Control Input

9

Analog Audio Output

A

HDMI Output

B

6-Channel Audio Outputs

C

Analog Audio Input

0

Optical Digital Output:

Connect this jack

to the optical digital input of an A/V receiver or
surround processor for Dolby Digital, DTS or
PCM audio playback.

1

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. 

NOTE:

The coaxial digital output should only be

connected to a digital input. Even though it is
the same RCA-type connector as standard
 analog audio connections, DO NOT connect it to
a conventional analog input jack.

Connect either the 

Optical Digital Audio

Output

0

or the 

Coaxial Digital Audio

Output

1

to a corresponding digital audio

input on your receiver or processor, but not both.

2

AC Power Cord:

Connect this plug to an

AC outlet. If the outlet is controlled by a switch,
make certain that it is in the ON position.

3

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.

4

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.

5

Component Video Outputs: 

These out-

puts carry the component video signals for
 connection to display monitors with component
video inputs. For standard analog TV's 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 televi-
sion or projector that is compatible with high
scan rate progressive video, connect these jacks
to the “HD Component” inputs. Note that if you
are using a progressive scan display device, then

”Progressive” must be selected in the Video  
Set-up Menu in order to take advantage of the
 progressive scan circuitry. See page 22 for more
information on progressive scan video.

IMPORTANT:

These jacks should NOT be

 connected to standard composite video inputs.

6

SCART OUT (TV): 

If your TV has a SCART

socket, you can connect a SCART cable to your
TV and to your DMC 250 Player for improved
video quality. The SCART cable carries both
audio and video. You can select Composite Video
or RGB video for that SCART connector’s video
output signal. 

7

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 DMC 250 provide IR signals to other com-
patible products.

8

Remote Control Input:

Connect the

 output of a 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 

DMC 250 is blocked. This jack may also be used
with  compatible IR remote control-based
automation systems.

9

Analog Audio Output:

Connect these

jacks to an audio input on an A/V receiver or
surround processor for analog audio playback.

A

HDMI Output:

If you have an HDMI-com-

patible receiver or video display device, connect
this output to an HDMI input on the receiver or
video display for the highest-quality uncom-
pressed digital audio and video available. Even if
your receiver is not capable of processing audio
in the HDMI format, you may still experience the
superb reproduction of HDMI video.

If your video display has a DVI input, you may
use an optional HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter

for the connection to the display. In all cases, the
video display must be HDCP-compliant in order
to use the HDMI output. For best results, we do
not recommend HDMI connections in excess of
ten feet.

The following audio formats may be output via
the HDMI connection:

Audio CD – 2-Channel PCM or 5.1-channel DTS

DVD-Audio – 2-Channel or 5.1-channel PCM

DVD-Video – Up to 5.1-channel Dolby Digital or
DTS

Note:

To hear the high-resolution surround

sound recorded on DVD-Audio discs, you need
to connect the 

6-Channel Audio Outputs

B

to the corresponding input jacks on your receiver
or processor. These formats are not output digi-
tally.

B

6-Channel Audio Outputs:

Connect these

outputs to the matching 6-channel analog audio
inputs on your receiver or surround sound
processor. This connection is required to listen to
the multichannel tracks on DVD-Audio discs. If
the disc also contains a linear PCM, Dolby
Digital or DTS track, you may listen to it using
the 

HDMI

A

Optical 

0

or 

Coaxial Dgital

Audio Output

1

or the 

Analog Audio

Outputs

9

.

Note:

You’ll find more details about all

Audio/Video connections under Setup and
Connections on the following pages.

C

Analog Audio Inputs:

Connect these jacks

to an audio output on a source player like a tape
deck or record player for analog audio recording.

Summary of Contents for DMC 250

Page 1: ...ENGLISH DMC 250 Digital Media Center OWNER S MANUAL ENGLISH...

Page 2: ...ay 25 CD Playback 27 MP3 Windows Media and JPEG Playback 30 Auxiliary Analog Audio Inputs and Programming 30 Auxiliary Analog Audio Inputs 30 Programming a Playlist 31 Recording 34 Troubleshooting Gui...

Page 3: ...subtitles or aspect ratio DVD players are among the fastest growing consumer electronics products ever brought to market but this may nevertheless be the first DVD player you ve owned Although many o...

Page 4: ...I the DMC 250 is capable of outputting high resolution 720p or 1080p video and 5 1 channel Dolby Digital or DTS digital audio with the convenience of just a single cable connection JPEG Files JPEG sta...

Page 5: ...ere the Stop button was pressed This is helpful 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...

Page 6: ...ngles Multiple options for dialog language and soundtrack selection limited to DVD s recorded with multiple dialog languages or sound tracks Intuitive menu operating system 4 step Zoom off x1 x2 x3 pl...

Page 7: ...he slot Card Slot 2 Gently insert a Compact Flash I card label side up pushing it all the way until it is firmly seated in the slot Remove the card by pulling it out of the slot It is necessary to tur...

Page 8: ...y installed the source icon will appear at normal brightness If no media is installed in a particular source e g if a card slot is empty its icon will be dimmed and you will not be able to select it Y...

Page 9: ...ned off and DISC ERROR when a disc not compatible with the DVD is put into the play position F Title Indicators These two positions in the display will show the current title number when a DVD disc is...

Page 10: ...the disc It is recommended that subtitles be selected using the disc s menu 3 TITLE When a disc is playing press to make the player go back to the first section of the disc If you are playing a DVD A...

Page 11: ...nputs O Find This function is available for all disc and file types but only during playback Press this button to display a dialog box that allows you to directly select a group title track or chapter...

Page 12: ...ur TV and to your DMC 250 Player for improved video quality The SCART cable carries both audio and video You can select Composite Video or RGB video for that SCART connector s video output signal 7 Re...

Page 13: ...h SCART connectors rather than with a normal video input yellow cinch In that case the SCART connection should be used providing the audio signal too Separate analog audio connections to TV are needed...

Page 14: ...io decoding capabilities and make an optical or coaxial digital audio connection between the DMC 250 and your home theater system This simple connection is made as shown below with an optional coax or...

Page 15: ...ge inside the remote control unit and install new batteries If leakage should come into contact with parts of your body wash it off thoroughly with water Batteries contain chemical substances and we r...

Page 16: ...DVD s 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 IMPORTANT If your surround processor D A converter...

Page 17: ...isc is in pause or freeze frame mode you may move slowly forward or back ward through the program being played at one of the speeds by pressing the Slow Buttons on the remote Each press of the buttons...

Page 18: ...llow setup menus to be displayed while the disc is playing super imposed over the video playback However some discs are authored in a way that does not allow this If you see the icon displayed on the...

Page 19: ...wn on the screen Note that only those languages will be available that are actual ly on the DVD you would like to play Digital Output If your system includes 5 1 digi tal audio surround decoding Dolby...

Page 20: ...o setup adjustments we recommend that you first use the menu system in your receiver or processor to ascertain the settings already established for Speaker Size Output Level and Delay Time which may b...

Page 21: ...the test noise circulation will pause on the channel being adjusted to give you time to make the adjustment When you release the button the circulation will resume after five seconds The on screen cur...

Page 22: ...on whether the HDMI Output is in use This setting may also be changed by pressing the Video Mode Button on the remote repeatedly to cycle through the available settings options HDMI Output In Use With...

Page 23: ...line needs to have the same clear difference between each bar as before the contrast adjustment If not go back to the brightness adjustment and repeat step 3 and then the contrast adjustments making...

Page 24: ...tely begin at the selected time position Time Bar This display is a graphic representation of the time elapsed for the title being played As the disc plays the number of bars will increase to reflect...

Page 25: ...e tracks on the disc Repeat Play This setting controls whether the tracks are repeated Track Repeats the track currently playing until play is manually stopped The Repeat Indicators will light in the...

Page 26: ...compressed files a special Contents Menu will appear that allows you to select items for play back See the section on MP3 WMA and JPEG file playback for more information A B Repeat Play The Repeat A B...

Page 27: ...hen they are recorded on most com puters JPEG files may be created by a digital still camera and then edited and burned to a disc in your personal computer recorded on a CD ROM disc from film images b...

Page 28: ...This is normal and does not indicate a fault with the unit If a disc containing MP3 WMA and or JPEG files is created in more than one session the DMC 250 may not recognize files added during the late...

Page 29: ...es in the current folder view Use the Numeric Keys to enter a new file number and the DMC 250 will immediately display that file Info Menu While a JPEG image file is playing you may press the Info But...

Page 30: ...s to enter the title number containing the first selection and press the N Button to move the cursor to the Chapter column It is not necessary to use the Enter Button Step Six Use the Numeric Keys to...

Page 31: ...e the Navigation Buttons to highlight the Browser View command and press the Enter Button Recording One of the unique features of the DMC 250 is its ability to record audio from a CD or the Auxiliary...

Page 32: ...ile recording is in progress If you do so you may corrupt the media so that it can no longer be used for any purpose losing all data stored on the media or possibly even rendering it permanently unusa...

Page 33: ...create an environment that is inherently electronically noisy due to the amount of circuitry and memory chips and drives inside the PC s chassis The DMC 250 is engineered precisely to minimize or eve...

Page 34: ...It is a normal artifact of DVD playback for pictures to jump or show fast forward or reverse play some distortion during rapid play Some remote buttons do not operate Function not permitted at this t...

Page 35: ...onnectors Height measurement includes feet and chassis All specifications subject to change without notice Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are trademarks of Harman International Industries Incorporated regi...

Page 36: ...250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury New York 11797 www harmankardon com Harman Consumer Group Inc 2 Route de Tours 72500 Ch teau du Loir France 2007 Harman Kardon Incorporated Partnumber CQX1A1258Z...

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