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FEATURES  

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Features

Memory Card Compatibility

The following types of memory cards may be
used with the DMC 250:

The DMC 250 will play most recordable memory
cards, but we cannot guarantee complete
 playback compatibility due to the wide variation
in recorders and blank media.We cannot
 guarantee playback compatibility with cards
 having a memory capacity greater than 
1 gigabyte.

• Both Secure Digital (SD) and MMC (Multimedia

Card) memory cards may be used in Card Slot
1. The smaller miniSD and microSD cards may
be used in Card Slot 1, but require an adapter
(not included).

• Memory Stick cards may also be used in Card

Slot 1. Original Memory Stick cards are
 compatible as is, but an adapter (not included)
is required for the smaller Memory Stick Duo
cards.

• Compact Flash I cards may be used in Card

Slot 2. Compact Flash II cards and microdrives
are not compatible with the DMC 250.

• Card Slot 1 accepts only SD, MMC and Memory

Stick cards. Card Slot 2 accepts only Compact
Flash I cards. Do not attempt to install a card in
a slot other than the one  designated for its
card type.

• Cards with memory capacity greater than 

1 gigabyte are not recommended for use with
the DMC 250.

Card Slot 1

Gently insert an SD, MMC or Memory Stick card,
label-side up, pushing it all the way in until it
clicks. Remove the card by gently pressing it in
again until it unlatches, then you may pull it out
of the 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 turn off the DMC 250 before
inserting or removing a USB device, SD or MMC
card, Memory Stick or Compact Flash card.

USB Device Compatibility

Client USB devices, such as flash drives and some
portable hard disc drives, may be  connected to
the DMC 250’s USB port. Do not connect your
personal computer to the DMC 250. Due to their
software design, iPods and any device which also
serves as a standalone MP3 or WMA player are
not compatible with the DMC 250, even when
placed in disc mode.

Gently insert the connector end of your USB
device into the USB Port, being careful to align
the device’s plastic tongue to slide into the gap
underneath the port’s plastic tongue. Remove the
device by pulling it out of the port.

It is necessary to turn off the DMC 250 before
inserting or removing a USB device.

Upgradeability via Internet

The ”firmware” controlling the functionality of
the Harman Kardon DMC 250 is fully
 upgradeable. In the event of future
 improvements to its  operations and features, it
will be possible to download firmware upgrades
from  www.harmankardon.com/International/
All you have to do is create a CD-R with the data
and insert it in the DMC 250 for an  automatic
upgrade.

Packing List

1 Harman Kardon DMC 250 Player

1 Remote control

2 AAA batteries

1 A/V cable for stereo analog audio and

 composite  video

1 S-Video cable

1 HDMI cable

1 owner's manual

1 Remote cable.

1 Power cord.

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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