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DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTIONS

Digital Audio Connections

Audio output from the unit’s 
optical/coaxial digital audio 
output connector

Gently push the cable plug through the built-in
shutter that covers the optical digital audio
 output and connect the cable firmly so that the
configurations of both the cable and the
 connector  match.

D

isc

Sound recording

Optical/coaxial digital

format

audio output

DVD

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital bitstream 
(2-5.1ch) or PCM 
(2ch, 48kHz, 16-bit)††

Linear PCM 

Linear PCM (2ch) 

(48/96kHz, (48/96kHz, 
16/20/24-bit)

16/20/24-bit)

DTS 

Bitstream or no 
output*

MPEG (2.0)

MPEG 
bitstream (2ch)
or linear PCM
(2ch, 48kHz)

VCD

MPEG-1

Linear PCM*

CD-DA

CD

Linear PCM

Linear PCM 
(44.1kHz sampling)

MP3 Linear 

PCM

MPEG-1

(44.1–48kHz,

Audio

depending on

Layer 3)

source, if digital
output format
selected as
“Bitstream”).
(48kHz if digital 
output format 
selected as 
“PCM”)

WMA Linear 

PCM

(Windows

(32–48kHz)

Media 
Audio)

* Digital Format must be selected as 

“BITSTREAM“ or ”PCM” respectively in Menu

For your reference:

Dolby Digital (AC-3) 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.

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.

If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround
decoder connected to the DVD’s analog
AUDIO OUT connectors, thanks to the
”Downmix” function of the DVD you will
obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from the
same DVD movies that provide full 5.1-chan-
nel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as from
titles encoded with Dolby Surround.

The DVD is designed to digitally output 
96kHz-PCM audio with a 96kHz sampling
rate. However, some 96kHz 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 does not support 96kHz PCM audio,
you must use the DVD analog outputs for full 
96kHz fidelity with these discs.

Caution for the optical/coaxial
digital audio outputs:

When connecting an amplifier (with an
 optical/coaxial digital input ) which does not
contain a Dolby Digital (AC-3) or DTS
decoder, be sure to select ”PCM” as initial
setting in the ”Digital Output” menu (see
also page 19).
Otherwise, any attempt to play a DVD may
cause such a high level of noise that it may
be harmful to your ears and damage your
speakers.

CD’s can be played as they would normally 
be played.

Note:

Some first generation DTS decoders which do
not support DVD-DTS interface may not work
properly with the DMC 250 player.

Dolby Digital, DTS and PCM signals are
passed through the 

HDMI Output

A

You can either use this HDMI connection or
connect the 

6-Channel Audio Outputs

B

to the corresponding input jacks on your
receiver or processor in order to enjoy DVD-
Audio materials.

Notes when connecting the 
optical digital audio cable
(optional)

Gently push the cable plug through the 
built-in shutter that covers the optical digital
audio output and connect the cable firmly so
that the configurations of both the cable and
the connector match.

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. 
The latest 6.1-formats, Dolby Digital EX and 
DTS ES, even one (or two) additional "Surround
Back" channel for a center between the rears.

Remember, that Dolby Digital or DTS will only
play 5.1-channel sound if you’ve connected the
optical or coaxial output of the DMC 250 player
to a DTS or Dolby Digital receiver or decoder and
if the disc was recorded in the Dolby Digital or
DTS format.

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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