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INTRODUCTION
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Thank you for choosing the Harman Kardonfirst DVD player, there are likely to be a number of Plays a wide range of formats,including DVD-
DVD 31. The DVD 31 is a state-of-the-art DVD playerfunctions that you are unfamiliar with. To ensure thatVideo, DVD-Audio, CD-Audio, CD-R/RW,
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that combines the best of music, movies and stillyou are able to take advantage of all the power andDVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, MP3, Windows Media
image reproduction in one, compact, slim-line product.flexibility the DVD 31 has to offer, we encourage youAudio, JPEG still images and VCD
Along with playback of conventional DVD and CD-to take a few minutes to review this manual before
 High-quality video reproduction with pixel-by-
Audio discs. The DVD 31 plays high-resolution audioinstalling the DVD 31. That small investment of time
pixel processing, progressive scan output and
in both multichannel and two-channel stereo from will pay major dividends in the enjoyment you will
3/2 pull-down reconstruction
the latest DVD-Audio discs. The DVD 31 lets youreceive by being able to use all the capabilities of
 Simultaneous component and composite
enjoy files recorded on a computerOs optical drive inyour new DVD player.
¨video outputs
the MP3 or Windows Mediaformats, CD-R/RW
If you have additional questions about this product, its
discs, DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW discs and VCDÂ Complete bass management for DVD-Audio
installation or its operation that are not answered in
programs, as well as still images recorded in the playback
this manual, please contact your dealer or installer,
JPEG format.¨
as he/she is your best source of local information. Dolby*Digital and DTSdata signal output
Regardless of a discOs format, the DVD 31Os video andSupport is also available through our Web site locatedthrough both optical and coaxial digital audio
audio playback is of the highest quality, thanks toat www.harmankardon.com.connections
pixel-by-pixel video processing, true 3/2 pull-down
 Audiophile-grade output DACs for the finest
reconstruction of film-based programming, and preci-audio reproduction
sion video output DACs with simultaneous playback as
 Easy-to-use on-screen navigation system
a Y/Pr/Pb progressive scan component signal and
composite and S-Video. Thus, no matter what type of Playback of MP3 and Windows Media Audio
video display used, you will see images that are thediscs with text display
closest thing to the original film or performance this
 Extensive programming capability
side of your local theater. To further fine-tune the video
 Parental lock controls prevent unauthorized
output, a built-in test pattern may be used in conjunc-
viewing of restricted movies
tion with either the controls on your display, or the
video output adjustments on the DVD 31. Multiple options for language,soundtrack and
subtitle selection
In keeping with its 50-plus-year tradition as a leader
in audio technology, Harman Kardon has loaded the  Multiple-angle capabilities with specially
DVD 31 with cutting-edge features. In particular, it encoded DVD discs
provides bass management when the analog audio
 Backlit,ergonomically designed remote
outputs are used for DVD-Audio playback, including
control
speaker size, delay time and output level adjustment.
In addition to both optical and coaxial digital outputs
for Dolby* Digital, DTS¨or PCM recordings, the analog
NOTE: This player is designed and manufactured for
outputs use audiophile-grade digital-to-analog convert-
compatibility with Region Management Information
ers for crystal-clear outputs.
that is encoded on most DVD discs. This player is
The DVD 31Os exclusive graphical interface makes it
designed only for playback of discs with Region
easy to get started, simplifying setup and configuration
Code 1, or for discs that do not contain Region Code
adjustments. During playback, the on-screen menus
information. If there is any other Region Code on a
not only allow a wide range of program options, they
disc, that disc will not play on the DVD 31.
even permit simultaneous playback of JPEG digital still
images with MP3 or Windows Media files recorded
on the same disc. By programming the images to
change with the music, you can easily create your own
personal shows and presentations. Additional menu
options provide a full range of parental control features
to control which discs may be viewed by younger
members of the household, as well as a complete
1
status screen which provides the technical details on
the disc being played.
DVD players are the fastest growing consumer
electronics products ever brought to market, so
this may be the first DVD player you own, or a
replacement for an early-generation machine. In
either case, while some of the DVD 31Os features
and options resemble those of a CD player or your
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