INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the
Harman Kardon DVD
The DVD is a multipurpose DVD player, capable
of playing both DVD-Video discs and convention-
al CD audio discs with the highest fidelity and
access to future software upgrades via the
Internet. Along with conventional Video and CD
audio discs, the DVD 23 is also compatible with
MP3, CD-R and CD-RW as well as DivX
®
and
VCD discs.
To enable you to get the maximum quality from
DVDs, the DVD is equipped with the latest in
design techniques, including advanced 10-bit
video digital-to-analog converters (DAC) and
Video (composite), S-Video and RGB video (RGB
via SCART) outputs, to ensure that you get all the
quality inherent in today’s DVD medium.
For optimum playback of NTSC and PAL DVD
with compatible high-definition display devices,
DVD is equipped with progressive component
video outputs.
In addition, Harman Kardon’s audio heritage
continues into the digital video era with audio-
phile-grade Wolfson 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
®
sound-
tracks. When playing audio CDs, the playback
quality is state-of-the-art, matching that of the
finest players available.
A wide range of programming features makes it
easy to program an evening’s worth of entertain-
ment. When playing DVDs, easy-to-understand
on-screen menus and icons make it simple to
change languages, soundtracks, 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 of the
features of the DVD resemble those of standard
CD 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 has to offer, we encourage you
to review this quick setup manual. That small
investment of your time will pay major dividends
in the enjoyment you will get from proper use of
the DVD.
If you have additional questions about this
product or its installation or operation that are
not answered in this manual, please contact your
dealer, as he is your best source of local infor-
mation.
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Plays a Wide Range of Video and Audio
Formats, Including DVD-Video Discs,
VCD, Standard CD Audio Discs, CD-R/RW,
DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, Audio Discs and
MP3 Discs
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High-Quality Video Playback 10-Bit
DACs, Progressive Scan and Component
Video Outputs
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Dolby Digital and DTS Data Signal
Output Through Both Optical and
Coaxial Digital Audio Connections
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Audiophile-Grade Wolfson Output DACs
for the Finest Audio reproduction
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Easy-to-Use On-Screen Navigation
System
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Playback of MP3 and Windows
®
WMA
Audio Discs and JPEG image files
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Simultaneous Playback of MP3 and
JPEG files
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Playback of DivX compressed video
files.
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Extensive Programming Capability for
Audio and Video Discs
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Multiple Options for Language,
Soundtrack and Subtitle Selection
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Multiple-Angle Capabilities With
Specially Encoded DVD Discs
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Backlit, Ergonomically Designed
Remote Control