DVD 47
Harman Kardon DVD 47 – Universal High‑Resolution DVD‑Audio/SACD Player with HDMI Output
The Harman Kardon DVD 47 is the most advanced DVD player in Harman Kardon’s lineup, engineered to satisfy both audiophiles and videophiles with uncompromising performance. As a true universal disc player, the DVD 47 supports DVD‑Audio (MLP lossless), SACD (2‑channel and multichannel), Dolby Digital, DTS, Linear PCM, WMA, MP3, and a wide range of video and image formats — making it one of the most versatile optical players in its class.
On the video side, the DVD 47 delivers crisp, high‑definition output through its HDMI interface, supporting 480p, 720p and 1080i. Advanced video processing ensures smooth motion, excellent color fidelity and stable, noise‑free images. For still images, the player supports JPEG and Kodak Picture CD, making it a complete multimedia hub.
For critical listeners, the DVD 47 offers exceptional audio performance with high‑resolution DVD‑Audio and SACD playback, ultra‑low distortion, and a wide dynamic range. Whether used for movies, high‑resolution music or digital photo viewing, the DVD 47 delivers sound and image at the highest possible resolution.
Key Features
- Universal disc playback: DVD‑Audio (MLP), SACD (stereo & multichannel), DVD‑Video
- HDMI output supporting 480p, 720p and 1080i
- Progressive‑scan video with advanced processing
- Supports DVD±R/RW, VCD, CD, CD‑R/RW
- MP3, WMA (Windows Media 9), JPEG and Kodak Picture CD playback
- High‑quality audio and video DACs
- Backlit full‑function remote control
- Built‑in video test signal for display calibration
- Slim, elegant Harman Kardon industrial design
Supported Disc Formats
- DVD‑Audio (MLP lossless)
- SACD (2‑channel and multichannel)
- DVD‑Video
- DVD‑R / DVD+R / DVD‑RW / DVD+RW
- CD, CD‑R, CD‑RW
- Video CD
- MP3 discs
- WMA discs (Windows Media 9)
- JPEG photo discs
- Kodak Picture CD
Supported DVD layers:
- Single‑side / single‑layer
- Single‑side / dual‑layer
- Dual‑side / dual‑layer
Region code:
- Region 1 or Region 0
Audio Performance
- Frequency response (DVD Linear PCM):
- 2 Hz – 22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)
- 2 Hz – 44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)
- 2 Hz – 88 kHz (192 kHz sampling)
- Frequency response (CD): 2 Hz – 20 kHz
- Signal‑to‑noise ratio: 105 dB (A‑weighted)
- Dynamic range:
- DVD: 100 dB (18‑bit) / 105 dB (20‑bit)
- CD/DVD: 96 dB (16‑bit)
- Total harmonic distortion: 0.0025% @ 1 kHz
- Wow & flutter: Below measurable limits
- Analog audio output: 2V RMS (1 kHz, 0 dB)
The DVD 47’s audio path is engineered for high‑resolution formats, delivering exceptional clarity, depth and dynamic impact.
Video Performance
- Video signal system: NTSC
- HDMI output:
- 480p
- 720p
- 1080i
- HDMI 1.0 compliant
- HDCP 1.1 compliant
- Composite video output: 1 V p‑p / 75 Ω
- S‑Video output:
- Y (luminance): 1 V p‑p / 75 Ω
- C (chrominance): 0.286 V p‑p
- Component video output:
- Y: 1 V p‑p / 75 Ω
- Pb: 0.7 V p‑p / 75 Ω
- Pr: 0.7 V p‑p / 75 Ω
HDMI output ensures crisp, stable, high‑definition images with excellent color accuracy.
Connectivity
- HDMI output (480p/720p/1080i)
- Component video output
- S‑Video output
- Composite video output
- Coaxial digital audio output
- Optical digital audio output
- Analog stereo audio output
- IR remote extension jacks
Ease of Use
- Backlit remote control
- Multilingual on‑screen display
- Built‑in video test signal for display calibration
- Random, repeat and program playback modes
- Parental control with password
- Smooth scan and slow‑motion playback
- Frame‑by‑frame advance
- Color‑coded rear‑panel connections
Power & Dimensions
- Power requirements: 110–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz
- Power consumption: 1 W (standby) / 11 W (max)
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 50 × 440 × 285 mm
- Weight: 2.7 kg
- Shipping weight: 4.0 kg
