FEATURES
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Features
High quality video
• Advanced sophisticated 10-bit MPEG-2 video
decoding circuits.
• Direct RGB output via SCART (selectable) for
optimum video performance. SCART connector
also configurable for Composite Video output.
• Test screen videos available for testing video
performance and setup.
• Pure PAL with NTSC disc due to true
NTSC/PAL conversion.
• Dual-layer compatibility for extended play
DVD.
• Progressive Scan component video ouputs
(NTSC and PAL)
• Playback of JPEG image files
High quality digital audio
• 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 (also on digital output, see table
page 15), audio quality exceeding that of CD
becomes possible.
• Optical and coaxial digital audio output.
Many convenient features
• On-Screen Menu lcons for disc information or
player information and access to many major
functions of this unit.
• Subtitles may be displayed in one of numerous
languages*.
• The multi-angle function allows you to choose
the viewing angle of scenes which were shot
from a number of different angles (Limited to
DVD’s recorded with multiple camera angles.)
• Multiple options for dialog language and
soundtrack selection (limited to DVD’s
recorded with multiple dialog languages or
soundtracks).
• Intuitive menu operating system.
• 4 step Zoom during play and pause.
• Backlit, ergonomically designed remote
control.
• Future software upgrades accessible via
Internet. (See information below.)
* The number of languages recorded depends
on the software.
Compatible with CD
as well as DVD
• The DVD 23 will play any conventional Audio
CD or recordable (CD-R) or erasable CD
(CD-RW), MP3, WMA (v8) or any DivX or VCD
or DVD/Video with the region code 0 or 2.
Disc formats supported
by this player
The unit can play the following disc formats
(8 cm and 12 cm size):
• DVD
• DVD-R
• DVD-RW
• DVD+R
• DVD+RW
• CD
• CD-R
• CD-RW
• VCD
• S-VCD
• WMA (v9)
NOTE:
Due to differences in the format of
certain discs, it is possible that some discs may
include a mix of features that are not compatible
with the DVD. Similarly, although the DVD is
capable of a wide range of features, not all discs
include every capability of the DVD system. For
example, although the DVD is compatible with
multi-angle discs, that feature is only possible
when the disc is specially encoded for multi-
pleangle play. In addition, the DVD is capable of
playing back both Dolby Digital and DTS sound-
tracks, but the number and types of tracks
available will vary from disc to disc. To make
certain that a specific feature or soundtrack
option is available, please check the options
noted on the disc jacket.
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Playback capability for CD-R, CD-RW, WMA,
JPEG, MP3, DivX, VCD/SVCD, DVD-R, DVD+R,
DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs may vary due to
variations in the quality of the disc and the
recorder used to create the disc.
Upgradeability via Internet
The ”firmware” controlling the functionality of
the Harman Kardon DVD 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 DVD for an automatic
upgrade.
Packing List
1 Harman Kardon DVD Player
1 Remote control
2 AA batteries
1 A/V cable for stereo analog audio and
composite video
1 S-Video cable
1 remote extension cable
1 owner's manual
