4 FEATURES
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.
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 14), 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 record-
ed with multiple dialog languages or sound-
tracks).
• Programming of up to 9 scenes in memory
(markers).
• Parental lock settings to prevent play of discs
unsuitable for some audiences [DVD only].
• Intuitive menu operating system.
• 4 step Zoom during play and pause.
• Backlit, ergonomically designed remote
control.
• Future software upgrades accessible via
Internet.
* The number of languages recorded depends
on the software.
Compatible with CD
as well as DVD
• The DVD 21 will play any conventional Audio
CD or recordable (CD-R) or erasable CD
(CD-RW), bearing the logos shown here, MP3
or any VCD or DVD 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
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 21. Similarly, although the DVD 21
is capable of a wide range of features, not all
discs include every capability of the DVD system.
For example, although the DVD 21 is compatible
with multi-angle discs, that feature is only possi-
ble when the disc is specially encoded for multi-
ple-angle play. In addition, the DVD 21 is capa-
ble of playing back both Dolby Digital and DTS
soundtracks, but the number and types of tracks
available will vary from disc to disc. To make cer-
tain that a specific feature or soundtrack option
is available, please check the options noted on
the disc jacket.
■ Playback capability for CD-R, CD-RW, 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 21 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. All you have to do is
create a CD-R with the data and insert it in the
DVD 21 for an automatic upgrade.
Packing List
1 Harman Kardon DVD 21 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
