INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the Harman Kardon
®
DVD 31.
The DVD 31 is a state-of-the-art DVD player
that combines the best of music, movies and still
image reproduction in one, compact, slim-line product.
Along with playback of conventional DVD and CD-
Audio discs. The DVD 31 plays high-resolution audio
in both multichannel and two-channel stereo from
the latest DVD-Audio discs. The DVD 31 lets you
enjoy files recorded on a computer’s optical drive in
the MP3 or Windows Media
®
formats, CD-R/RW
discs, DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW discs and VCD
programs, as well as still images recorded in the
JPEG format.
Regardless of a disc’s format, the DVD 31’s video and
audio playback is of the highest quality, thanks to
pixel-by-pixel video processing, true 3/2 pull-down
reconstruction of film-based programming, and preci-
sion video output DACs with simultaneous playback as
a Y/Pr/Pb progressive scan component signal and
composite and S-Video. Thus, no matter what type of
video display used, you will see images that are the
closest thing to the original film or performance this
side of your local theater. To further fine-tune the video
output, a built-in test pattern may be used in conjunc-
tion with either the controls on your display, or the
video output adjustments on the DVD 31.
In keeping with its 50-plus-year tradition as a leader
in audio technology, Harman Kardon has loaded the
DVD 31 with cutting-edge features. In particular, it
provides bass management when the analog audio
outputs are used for DVD-Audio playback, including
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
outputs use audiophile-grade digital-to-analog convert-
ers for crystal-clear outputs.
The DVD 31’s exclusive graphical interface makes it
easy to get started, simplifying setup and configuration
adjustments. During playback, the on-screen menus
not only allow a wide range of program options, they
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
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 31’s features
and options resemble those of a CD player or your
first DVD player, there are likely to be a number of
functions that you are unfamiliar with. To ensure that
you are able to take advantage of all the power and
flexibility the DVD 31 has to offer, we encourage you
to take a few minutes to review this manual before
installing the DVD 31. That small investment of time
will pay major dividends in the enjoyment you will
receive by being able to use all the capabilities of
your new DVD player.
If you have additional questions about this product, its
installation or its operation that are not answered in
this manual, please contact your dealer or installer,
as he/she is your best source of local information.
Support is also available through our Web site located
at www.harmankardon.com.
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Plays a wide range of formats, including DVD-
Video, DVD-Audio, CD-Audio, CD-R/RW,
DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, MP3, Windows Media
®
Audio, JPEG still images and VCD
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High-quality video reproduction with pixel-by-
pixel processing, progressive scan output and
3/2 pull-down reconstruction
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Simultaneous component and composite
video outputs
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Complete bass management for DVD-Audio
playback
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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 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 Media Audio
discs with text display
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Extensive programming capability
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Parental lock controls prevent unauthorized
viewing of restricted movies
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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
NOTE:
This player is designed and manufactured 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 1, or for discs that do not contain Region Code
information. If there is any other Region Code on a
disc, that disc will not play on the DVD 31.
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