Please note that Harman Kardon can not be held responsible for incorrect software downloading into the DVD player.
The "firmware" controlling the functionality of the Harman Kardon DVD 25 is fully upgradeable.
Click here to download the Firmware Upgrade (Region Code 2).
Harman Kardon has released PAL Progressive Scan Video Output for the DVD 25. In case you have a progressive scan compatible video device connected to your DVD 25 and you would like to update your DVD 25 with this functionality, please follow the instructions below:
1. unzip the two .bin files: hkdvd25.bin et dvd25_2.bin,
2. burn the files on a CD-rom in a folder: \hk_dvd25, using the x1 copy speed
3. insert the CD-rom in the DVD player,
4. follow the indications: press "up",
5. wait for the software to be loaded until the unit goes into standby,
6 press and hold the “clear” button on the remote control until the unit switches on, and take out the CD-rom
Besides the update for PAL progressive scan video output, the software update also improves the handling of different camera angles available on certain discs.
http://www.harmankardon.com/product_support/upgrade/dwld.asp?prodid=DVD 25/230&country=UNITED KINGDOM®ion=EUROPE&file=DVD25_Firmware/dvd25_zone2_05_02_04.zip