2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 Introduction and Terminology
4 Features, Packing List
5 Front Panel Controls
6 Front Panel Information Display
7 Remote Control
9 Rear Panel Connections
10 Setup and Connections
10 to a Stereo TV and Stereo or Pro Logic
Amplifier/Receiver
11 to a Dolby Digital/DTS Amplifier/Receiver
12 to a TV or monitor with SCART Connectors
13 Remote Control
14 Digital Audio Connections
15 Playback Basics
15 Basic Play
15 Playback Features
16 System Set-up
16 System Defaults
16 Set-up Menu
16 Navigating Menus
16 Video Menu
16 Video Output
16 SCART Video
16 TV Standard
17 Aspect Ratio
17 Audio Menu
17 Dynamic Range
17 Audio Language
18 Select Other Audio Language
18 Digital Output
18 PCM Limit
18 Player Set-Up Menu
18 Parental Control
18 Password
19 Display Language
19 Menu Language
19 Subtitle Language
19 Status Bar Timeout
19 Panel Dimmer
20 Test Screen
20 Test Screen
20 TV Picture Adjustment with Test Screen
21 Playing DVD Discs
21 Using the Status Bar
21 Selecting a Title/Chapter
22 Using Bookmarks
22 Changing Audio Track
22 Changing Subtitle Language
22 Changing Camera Angle
23 Repeat Play
23 Zoom Playback
23 Information Menus
24 Programmed Play with DVD
25 CD Playback
25 Disc Compatibility
25 To Load and Play an Audio CD
25 Audio CD Playback Features
25 Using the Status Bar
25 Information Menus
26 Selecting a Track
26 Using Bookmarks
26 Selecting the Time Display
27 Repeat Play
27 Random Play
28 Programmed Play with CD
29 MP3 Playback
30 VCD Playback
31 Troubleshooting Guide
32 DVD Language Codes
33 Specifications
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NOTE: This player is designed and manufac-
tured for compatibility with Region
Management Information that is encoded on
most DVD discs. This player is designed only for
playback of discs with Region Code 2, or for
discs that do not contain Region Code informa-
tion. If there is any other Region Code on a
disc, that disc will not play on the DVD 21.
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer International
2, Route de Tours
72500 Château-du-Loir,
FRANCE
declare in own responsibility, that the product described in
this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical
standards:
EN 60 065:1993
EN 55 013/A12/8.1994
EN 55 020/12.1994
EN 61000-3-2/4.1995
EN 61000-3-3/1.1995
Carsten Olesen
Harman Kardon Europe
06/02
