Arcam DV137 User Manual
DV137HANDBOOK
Arcam DV137 DVD player
English
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Safety guidelines
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing
to qualied service personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
The lightning ash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
‘dangerous voltage’ within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
CAUTION: In Canada and the USA, to prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot in the socket and
insert the plug fully into the socket.
Important safety instructions
This product is designed and manufactured to meet strict
quality and safety standards. However, you should be aware
of the following installation and operation precautions:
1. Take heed of warnings and instructions
You should read all the safety and operating instructions
before operating this appliance. Retain this handbook for
future reference and adhere to all warnings in the handbook
or on the appliance.
2. Water and moisture
The presence of electricity near water can be dangerous. Do
not use the appliance near water – for example next to a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement or near
a swimming pool, etc.
3. Object or liquid entry
Take care that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled into the enclosure through any openings. Liquid
lled objects such as vases should not be placed on the
equipment.
4. Ventilation
Do not place the equipment on a bed, sofa, rug or similar
soft surface, or in an enclosed bookcase or cabinet, since
ventilation may be impeded. The unit should be installed in
a well-ventilated area.
5. Heat
Locate the appliance away from naked ames or heat
producing equipment such as radiators, stoves or other
appliances (including other ampliers) that produce heat.
6. Climate
The appliance has been designed for use in moderate
climates.
7. Racks and stands
Only use a rack or stand that is recommended for use with
audio equipment. If the equipment is on a portable rack it
should be moved with great care, to avoid overturning the
combination.
8. Cleaning
Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning.
The case should normally only require a wipe with a soft,
damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use paint thinners or other
chemical solvents for cleaning.
We do not advise the use of furniture cleaning sprays or
polishes as they can cause indelible white marks if the unit
is subsequently wiped with a damp cloth.
9. Power sources
Only connect the appliance to a power supply of the type
described in the operating instructions or as marked on the
appliance.
Warning: This is a Class I device and must be earthed.
Warning: The mains plug is used as the disconnect device
from the mains supply and shall remain readily operable.
10. Power-cord protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords and plugs,
and the point where they exit from the appliance.
11. Grounding
Ensure that the grounding means of the appliance is not
defeated.
12. Power lines
Locate any outdoor antenna/aerial away from power lines.
13. Non-use periods
If the unit has a stand-by function, a small amount of
current will continue to ow into the equipment in this
mode. Unplug the power cord of the appliance from the
outlet if left unused for a long period of time.
14. Abnormal smell
If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the
appliance, turn the power off immediately and unplug the
unit from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer immediately.
15. Servicing
You should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that
described in this handbook. All other servicing should be
referred to qualied service personnel.
16. Damage requiring service
The appliance should be serviced by qualied service
personnel when:
A. the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged,
or
B. objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the
appliance, or
C. the appliance has been exposed to rain, or
D.
the appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance, or
E. the appliance has been dropped or the enclosure
damaged.
Safety compliance
This product has been designed to meet the IEC 60065
international electrical safety standard.
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Safety guidelines ............................................... E-2
Important safety instructions ............................ E-2
Safety compliance ........................................... E-2
Installation ........................................................ E-4
Positioning the unit ..........................................E-4
Making video connections ................................. E-4
Making audio connections ................................. E-5
The remote-control and trigger inputs ................E-6
Using the remote control ..................................E-6
Connecting to a power supply ...........................E-6
Basic use of your DVD player ............................. E-7
Introduction ....................................................E-7
Front-panel controls ......................................... E-7
Basic operation................................................ E-7
Using the CR-515 remote control ....................... E-8
Advanced controls (CR-515) .............................. E-9
Using the CR-415 remote control ..................... E-10
Advanced controls (CR-415) ............................ E-11
Conguring your DVD player ............................ E-12
Introduction .................................................. E-12
Obtaining a picture ........................................ E-12
Using the Set-up menus ................................. E-12
Operational set-up ......................................... E-13
Video set-up ................................................. E-14
Audio set-up ................................................. E-16
Speaker set-up .............................................. E-18
Delay set-up ................................................. E-18
Trim set-up ................................................... E-19
Completing the set-up .................................... E-19
DVD/VCD special playback modes ................... E-20
Jumping to a particular point ........................... E-20
Special playback modes .................................. E-20
CD disc navigator screen .................................. E-21
The HDMI interface .......................................... E-22
About HDMI ................................................. E-22
Connecting using HDMI .................................. E-22
Troubleshooting ............................................. E-22
Remote-control codes ...................................... E-23
Technical specications ................................... E-24
Disc types supported ...................................... E-24
Guarantee ........................................................ E-26
On line registration ........................................ E-26
Contents
Environmental matters:
This handbook is printed in the U.K. on recycled paper, and
is itself fully recyclable and biodegradeable.
The paper used is from the ‘Revive’ range of papers,
manufactured in the U.K. by Robert Horne. In Revive,
75% of the paper is de-inked post-consumer waste, with
the remaining 25% being mill broke and virgin bre. The
recycled pulps used in the production of this paper are a
combination of Totally Chlorine Free (TCF) giving zero AOX
and Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) giving a resultant AOX
level of less than 0.5kg per 1000kg of pulp.
The small print:
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This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must
be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home
and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized
by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
Consumers should note that not all high denition television sets
are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be
displayed in the picture. In case of 525/625 progressive scan picture
problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to
the ‘Standard Denition’ output. If there are questions regarding TV
set compatibility with this model 525/625p DVD player, please contact
your dealer or the Arcam Customer Support Department.
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
‘Dolby’, ‘Pro Logic’, ‘MLP Lossless’, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. U.S.
Pat. No’s. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616;
6,487,535 and other U.S. and world-wide patents issued and pending.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital Theater Systems,
Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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DivX, DivX Certied, and associated logos are trademarks of
DivXNetworks, Inc and are used under license.
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Positioning the unit
Place the DV137 on a level, rm surface and ensure that there is adequate ventilation for the unit.
Making video connections
To view the pictures from the DVD player you need to connect one of its video outputs to your display
device (TV, monitor, projector, etc.).
The DV137 has ve video output options, described below. You need only use one type of video from the
list; choose a type that your display device supports. If your display device does not support any of the
above connection types then you will be unable to use it with the DV137; in this case, please contact
your dealer for further assistance.
Note that you may connect equipment such as AV receivers in the signal path between the DVD player
and the display device, so long that the connected equipment also supports the type of video signal you
intend to use. For instructions on how to connect AV equipment, consult the manual for that equipment.
Using two video connections simultaneously
It is possible to use two video connections simultaneously (routing one connection to a second room or
display, for example). If you wish to do this, please read these notes:
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The Composite video and SCART outputs are always active. These carry interlaced output at all
times.
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The Component video output is always active. It can be set to carry either interlaced or
progressive-scan output.
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The HDMI output is active only if a compatible display is detected by the DV137. It can be set to
carry either interlaced, progressive-scan or high-denition output.
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The S-video output is active only when the Component and HDMI outputs are carrying interlaced
video.
Composite video
If your display device offers only a composite input (sometimes labelled CVBS or just ‘video’), connect
this to the COMPOSITE video output of the DVD player using a 75Ω phono cable suitable for video use.
Note that a composite video connection gives the lowest-quality output; if your display device supports
other video connection types, we advise that those are used instead.
S-Video
The S-Video output (also known as S-VHS or Y/C) is commonly supported by display devices worldwide.
Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD player to the S-Video input of the display device using an
appropriate cable.
Component video
Use three 75Ω phono cables to connect the Component Y, Pb, Pr outputs of the DVD player to the Y,
Pb, Pr inputs of the display device. Ensure that the cables are suitable for video use and that they are
approximately the same length.
If your television is capable of accepting a progressively scanned (de-interlaced) video signal,
you may wish to use the progressive video output from the
DV137. If you are unsure whether your display device can accept
progressive video, please refer to its instruction manual or consult
your dealer.
Some component video interfaces are labelled differently to the
DV137; see the table if the component inputs of your display device
are not labelled ‘Y, Pb, Pr’.
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Y Y Y Y
Pb Cb (B–Y) U
Pr Cr (R–Y) V
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SCART output
The SCART connector is common on European A/V equipment and provides a convenient connection
method between your DVD player and display device, carrying both video and stereo audio.
If you are using a SCART connection and you do not wish to listen to the audio through your TV, then it
is best to mute your TV’s speakers; muting the TV will prevent this audio being heard.
Note that the SCART output has a control signal that switches your TV to its SCART
input when the DV137 is turned on. It will also signal to wide-screen TVs the correct
aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3), provided this feature is supported by the TV.
HDMI digital video
The HDMI connector offers uncompressed digital video and audio transmission between the
DV137 and the display device, and provides the highest quality output. Generally, it is also the
easiest connection type to congure.
To use this video connection, you will require a HDMI or HDMI/DVI cable between the DV137 and your
display device or receiver. See page 22 for further details.
Making audio connections
The DV137 offers a number of alternatives for connecting audio. The connection type to use depends on
the rest of your system; chose the type most appropriate to your amplier.
If you want to listen to audio through... ...we recommend the following:
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Your television
How you listen to audio through your TV depends on the inputs it has and
your video connection:
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SCART: If you are using a SCART connection, this will carry stereo
audio. No further connection is required.
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HDMI: If you are using an HDMI connection (not DVI), this will carry
audio. No further connection is required.
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Stereo phono: (For use with a connection type other than SCART or
HDMI.) If your TV has stereo phono inputs, follow the instructions
below for a stereo amplier.
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Your stereo amplier
If you wish to listen to audio from your player through a stereo amplier, then
use the stereo analogue outputs. These outputs provide a stereo down-mix of the
source material.
Using a stereo phono cable of a suitable length, connect the outputs labeled
L/R STEREO OUT to the left and right inputs (respectively) for DVD or CD on your
amplier.
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Your multi-channel amplier
Using phono cables of a suitable length, connect the multi-channel analogue
outputs of your DVD player to the multi-channel input of your amplier (labelled
something like ‘DVDA’, ‘SACD’ or ‘5.1 IN’). Ensure that each channel is connected
as labelled (so that the left-channel output from the DVD player is connected to
the left-channel input on the ampler).
If you are using three stereo ampliers to provide the amplication, we
recommend grouping related channels within an amplier: use one amplier for
the left and right channels, one for the two surround channels and one for the
centre channel and (if necessary) the subwoofer.
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Your surround-sound receiver
Connect either the HDMI or one of the S/PDIF digital outputs to the ‘DVD’ input
of your receiver. These digital outputs provide PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG
multi-channel audio, depending on the source material.
Listening to DVD-audio or SACD discs
The high quality of DVD-audio and SACD discs can be realised only by using either the multi-channel
analogue or the HDMI outputs. Using a conventional digital connection between your DVD player and
surround-sound receiver will not allow you to hear these discs at their best, since the audio carried
across the digital link when these discs are played is compromised (i.e. limited to a sample rate of 48K).
This is true for all DVD players and is not a limitation of your DV137.
If you wish to use a surround-sound receiver for decoding your movie sound-track, but want also to
enjoy DVDA/SACD, we recommend either following the connection advice given above for ‘multi-channel
amplier’ in addition to using the digital audio connection, or using an HDMI connection to your
receiver.
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The remote-control and trigger inputs
The REMOTE IN input can be used to pass RC5 codes to the DV137 if it is installed in a position (or
system) where infrared cannot be used. If this is required, please contact your dealer for further
information.
The TRIGGER IN input can be used to switch the DV137 in and out of stand-by. Connecting the
trigger output of your Arcam amplier (or other compatible device), will cause the DV137 to come
out of stand-by automatically when the amplier is switched on, returning to stand-by when the
amplier is switched off. Please see your amplier handbook for further information.
In normal use there is no need to make any connections to these inputs.
Using the remote control
The functions of buttons on the remote control are described on pages 8 and
9 (CR-515) or pages 10 and 11 (CR-415).
Please keep in mind the following when using the remote control:
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Ensure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and
the remote sensor on the DV137. The remote has a range of about
seven meters. (If the remote sensor is obscured, the remote control
input jack on the rear panel is available. Please contact your dealer
for further information.)
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Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or
uorescent light is shining on the remote sensor of the DV137.
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Replace the batteries when you notice a reduction in the operating
range of the remote control.
Notes on inserting the remote control batteries
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Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and
bursting.
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Do not mix old and new batteries together.
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Do not use different kinds of battery together—although they may
look similar, different batteries may have different voltages.
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Ensure that the plus (+) and minus (—) ends of each battery match
the indications in the battery compartment.
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Remove batteries from equipment that is not going to be used for a
month or more.
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When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental
(or other) regulations that apply in your country or area.
Connecting to a power supply
Mains lead
The appliance is normally supplied with a moulded mains plug already tted
to the lead. Check that the plug supplied with the unit ts your supply and
that your mains supply voltage agrees with the voltage setting (115V or 230V)
indicated on the rear panel of the unit. If for any reason the plug needs to be
removed, it must be disposed of immediately and securely, as it is a potential
shock hazard when inserted into the mains socket.
If your mains supply voltage or mains plug is different, or you require a new
lead, please consult your Arcam dealer.
Plugging in
Push the plug (IEC line socket) of the power cable supplied with the unit into
the socket (POWER INLET) in the back of the unit. Make sure it is pushed in
rmly.
Put the plug on the other end of the cable into your power supply socket and
switch the socket on.
The remote control
input requires a mono
3.5mm jack, with the
tip active and the sleeve
grounded.
The remote control signals
must be in modulated RC5
format (at 36kHz), with a
voltage level of between
5V and 12V.
A. Open the cover of the remote control
battery compartment
B. Insert two ‘AAA’ batteries into the
battery compartment, following the polarity
indications given inside the compartment.
C. Slide and press the battery cover back
into position.
Inserting batteries into the CR-415
remote control
Inserting batteries into the CR-515
remote control
A. Open the battery compartment by
pressing the button on the back of the
remote control.
B. Insert four ‘AAA’ batteries into the
battery compartment, following the polarity
indications given inside the compartment.
C. Press the battery cover back into position.
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Basic use of your DVD player
Introduction
‘Basic operation’ explains how to play a DVD, CD or other type of disc. Note that it may be necessary to
congure your player correctly for your system before optimum – or any – playback can be achieved.
Player conguration is described beginning on page 12.
More sophisticated features – such as special playback modes and programming jumps and playback
sequences – are described in the ‘Advanced features’ section, later in this handbook.
Front-panel controls
Switching on
Switch the unit on by pressing the POWER button. The status LED glows green when the unit is powered
up and red when in stand-by mode (stand-by is operated from the remote control).
Note that the remote control sensor is located on the right-hand side of the display window. Do not
obstruct this or the remote control will not work.
Basic operation
Loading a disc
Press LOAD on the front panel (or OPEN on the handset) and place the disc on the tray, with the play-
back side facing down (some discs are double sided, in which case the side labelled ‘side A’ should face
up to play side A).
Press LOAD on the front panel to close the tray. The disc loads after a pause of a few seconds.
Playing a disc
Many DVDs begin playing automatically, but some titles begin by displaying a menu. Select the menu
item ‘Play movie’ (or similar) using the cursor pad, then press OK to start playback.
For discs that do not play automatically (including CDs and VCDs), press PLAY.
Fast play
Press 8 or 7 on the front-panel or remote control to play fast forwards or backwards. For DVDs, VCDs
and CDs the following speeds for fast playback are available: x2, x4, x8, and x16. Press the button
repeatedly to cycle through the different speeds. To resume normal playback speed, press PLAY.
Fast playback is not available for MP3/WMA discs.
Skipping chapters/tracks
To skip chapters (or tracks on a CD), press / or 0.
When skipping back, the rst button press takes you to the beginning of the current chapter. Pressing
the button again takes you to the start of the previous chapter.
Pausing playback
Press PAUSE on the front panel or ; on the remote control to pause playback. To resume playback, press
PLAY on the front panel or
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on the handset.
Stopping playback
Press the STOP button on the front panel or < on the remote control to stop playback.
When playing a DVD, pressing STOP once performs a ‘resume stop’. If you now press PLAY, playback
resumes from the point it was stopped.
If you press STOP twice, this is a ‘complete stop’, and playback resumes from the beginning of the disc.
Front panel menu navigation
If desired, it is possible to navigate disc and player menus using the front panel buttons; to this end, the
NAV button is provided.
Pressing the NAV button causes the player to enter ‘navigator’ mode, indicated by ‘NAV’ being shown on
the front panel display. In this mode, the front panel buttons take on the functions illustrated above each
button, for example the STOP and PAUSE buttons become 6 and 5.
To exit navigator mode, press the NAV button for a second time.
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If the remote control receiver
(located on the right of the frontpanel window) is not ‘visible’ to the
remote control hand-set, then the
remote control will not work! Either
locate the unit differently, or take
advantage of the remote control
input on the rear of the player
(consult your dealer for further
information on this option).
Using the CR-515 remote control
DISP (display)
Dims or turns the DV137’s display on or off.
Turning the display off generally gives a slight
improvement in sound quality.
Pressing DISP once turns the display off; twice
dims the display. To restore the display to full
brightness, press DISP a third time.
Reserved for future use
0–9 keypad
This allows direct access to individual tracks on audio
CDs. To select a track, press the corresponding keypad
button followed by OK. For tracks greater than 9, enter
the digits in sequence. For example, to play track 15,
press 1, then 5, then OK.
SRCH (search)
Accesses the ‘Search’ menu to
navigate to any point on the disc.
OPEN
Opens and closes the disc tray
Fast play and Skip chapter/tracks
Play fast (7 8) and Skip (0 /) chapters/
tracks in both directions (see page 7).
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Standby
Press Standby to toggle the standby state of the DVD
player.
HDMI
Selects the picture resolution for HDMI output.
CLEAR
Use CLEAR to clear a numeric eld.
Page Up/Down (DVD-audio)/
Slow play (other discs)
DVD-audio: Some DVD-audio discs allow the user to
browse through images (photographs of the artist, lyrics,
etc.) while music is being played. Use the 3 or 4 buttons
to change to the previous/next page. Note that this is not
available on all DVD-audio discs.
Other discs: Press 3 or 4 on the remote control to play
slow forward or backwards. There are four speeds of
slow playback: 1/8, 1/6, 1/4 and 1/2. Press the button
repeatedly to cycle through the different speeds. To
resume normal playback speed, press PLAY.
Note that slow-play does not apply to audio CDs or DVDaudio discs.
STATUS
Press STATUS to give play status information about the
current disc. Press STATUS again to close the status
display.
The status information displayed varies depending on the
type of disc – DVD, CD or VCD.
‘Setup’ allows you to congure the DV137 for
use in your system. Ensure no disc is playing and
press SETUP to access the ‘Setup’ menu.
Playback control
Pause (;), Play (4) and Stop (<)
(see page 7).
Advanced controls
These buttons are described on the next page.
SETUP
Cursor pad and OK button
Use the cursor pad to navigate the On-Screen Display
(OSD) and menu pages. Conrm your selection with the
OK button.
MENU
Press MENU to access the DVD ‘Disc’ menu.
This navigation menu is specic to a disc and varies for
each title, but typically offers facilities to select chapters,
languages, and view extra material such as trailers or
documentaries.
Once the menu has been accessed, use the cursor pad to
move around the menu and press OK to activate a menu
‘button’.
MUTE
Stops sound to the speaker outputs of certain Arcam
ampliers.
Volume +/–
Adjusts the volume on Arcam remote-controllable
ampliers.
Note that the volume (+/–) controls and MUTE button
have no effect on the audio output level of the DVD
players.