23425
DV137 DVD player
DV137 new generation DVD player for DiVA range
• true high performance universal player
• latest generation Zoran Vaddis 888s core processing engine
• DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, CD audio, SACD, DiVX playback
• motion adaptive progressive scan
• HDMI V1.1 digital video/audio output
• ABT1010 video scaler to 720p, 768p, 1080i, 1080p
• on-board video setup wizard for display calibration
• simultaneous analogue interlaced and digital progressive video outputs
• audiophile sound quality for movies and music
Arcam was among the first companies in the world to develop DVD players for true high
performance and now enjoys an enviable reputation for excellence in the field. It is recognized as
one of the few specialist manufacturers to design and manufacture its own players from the
ground up. The all new DV137 is the company’s latest DVD player and incorporates not only a
host of new features, but also a picture and sound quality that will delight even the most
hardened enthusiast.
Using the very latest Zoran Vaddis 888s core processor and Arcam’s broadcast quality circuitry,
the picture from the DV137 is quite simply stunning. Zoran’s motion adaptive de-interlacing
techniques mean pictures are pure, clean and startlingly detailed. The internal video scaling
engine allows the DV137 to supply high resolution pictures direct to the screen using its HDMI
output. In many cases this means bypassing the low cost scaling chips fitted inside most of
today’s digital video displays. The DV137’s resolution options even include 768p for direct input to
any of the popular 1366x 768 pixel constructions that choose to implement this format.
To compliment the superior video circuitry, Arcam’s development team has drawn on it’s 30 years
of audiophile design experience, resulting in exemplary audio performance no matter what type of
disc is playing or output used. Ultra high precision clocking, Wolfson 8740 DAC’s and low noise
power supplies ensure CD playback is of true audiophile standard and will captivate all who love
music. For dual layer discs, extended buffer memory means no pause during the layer change of
DVD’s. The DVD-Audio decoding also benefits from the DV137s world-class design. In addition, for
the first time from Arcam, SACD discs benefit from full resolution playback giving the DV137 a
truly universal appeal.
A new stylish backlit remote handset is included (the CR515) and, for more complex control
systems, a full duplex RS232 interface is fitted. A full suite of RC5 remote control codes gives
discrete control of toggle commands such as on/off. A separate set of “Always On” stereo audio
plus composite and RGB SCART video outputs feed a constant signal for distribution to other
zones no matter what other outputs are doing.
The DV137 is designed and manufactured in the UK. Launch is scheduled for May 2006
ARCAM, Pembroke Avenue, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB5 9QR, UK www.arcam.co.uk
Preliminary information: Arcam’s policy is one of continuous improvement - we reserve the right to change any features without notice.
23425
key features of the DV137 DVD player
Video
• Zoran Vaddis 888s processor with built-in per pixel motion adaptive progressive scan engine
• ABT1010 Advanced 10bit video scaler (supporting 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 768p to HDMI out)
• Internal video setup wizard for calibrating display to DVD player (Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness & Colour)
• RGB SCART and component video outputs – latter supports both 525p and 625p video
• HDMI video output, supporting the following formats: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 768p, 1080i, 1080p
• Dedicated 768p output for 768 line screens with appropriate HDMI input
• No Chroma Upsampling Error (CUE)
• NTSC to PAL and PAL to NTSC conversion
• High quality zoom function with 1.25 and 1.5 settings to fill ‘wrong aspect ratio’ screens
• “Always On” composite video output for multi-room applications
• 10 x 11 bit 216 MHz Analog Devices video DACs – permitting simultaneous output of interlaced component (or RGB),
S-video and composite video
• 10 properly buffered 75 ohms video outputs, capable of driving long cables without distortion
• Supports DVD-Video, VCD, SVCD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW discs plus CD, SACD, MP3, WMA, DiVX, Photo
CD and JPEGs
Digital Audio
• Universal Dolby Digital, DTS, CD-DA, plus stereo and multi-channel DVD-Audio and SACD playback
• 32-bit Zoran audio DSP for optimum fidelity
• Top of the line 24-bit 192kHz Wolfson WM8740 DACs for all 6 audio channels
• Global audio delay manager, 0-150ms, for perfect lip sync with digital processors / displays
• Comprehensive bass management supported for all audio formats, including variable crossover frequencies from 50-
150Hz in 10Hz steps, plus loudspeaker delay and level setting
• Ultra-low jitter audio clock circuitry
• State of the art CD replay from a DVD player, including HDCD decoding
• Quick and easy SACD/CD hybrid layer change for fast comparisons
• Replays MP3 and WMA files from CD, with dedicated on-screen browser
• Coaxial, optical and HDMI digital audio outputs support 2-channel PCM up to 24-bit / 96kHz
(HDMI V1.1 up to 6ch 24bit 192kHz PCM), plus DTS and Dolby Digital streams
• Dual laser DVD drive reads CD-R/RW discs and most copy protected audio CDs
Custom Install features
• Full duplex RS-232 control
• RC-5 remote input jack
• Full suite of discrete IR RC-5 codes, including separate on / off etc
• “Always On” stereo audio down-mix outputs available for audio distribution
• “Always On” composite and RGB SCART video always available for video distribution
General
• Extended internal buffer memory means no DVD layer change delays
• 4-layer fibreglass main circuit board for best audio and video performance
• Low noise Arcam-designed mixed mode power supply (linear for audio switched for digital & video)
• Over spec Toroidal mains transformer
• Arcam “Mask of Silence” EMC dampening technology
• Sturdy all metal cabinet construction from heavy gauge steel and aluminium
• Front panel Navigation Button simplifies disc navigation when not using remote control
• New stylish backlit remote control, type CR515
• Size 430mm wide, 340mm deep, 85mm high
• Weight 8Kg
The DiVA range is available in silver or black
*HDMI: High Definition Multimedia Interface – see www.hdmi.org for full information
E & OE March 2006
ARCAM, Pembroke Avenue, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB5 9QR, UK www.arcam.co.uk
Preliminary information: Arcam’s policy is one of continuous improvement - we reserve the right to change any features without notice.
Salesman’s notes for the DiVA DV137 player
What’s a Vaddis 888s? Current DV78/79/29 models are equipped with Vaddis 5 core processor. DV137
How good is the picture? New motion adaptive de-interlacing techniques used in the Vaddis 888s mean a
Does the Vaddis 888s suffer from
Chroma Upsampling Error (CUE)?
Does it have a layer change delay? No. Picture and sound output from the DV137 will not be affected when the
What type of discs can it play? Is it
universal?
What type of discs can be played? The DV137 can play DVD Video, DivX, VCD, S-VCD,,
What video outputs are there? Connections are as follows: HDMI (with video scaling up to 720p, 1080i, 1080p
What is video scaling? Video scaling is the process of converting a picture with one number of lines to a
Why a custom resolution of 1366 x
768p?
What type of scaling does the
DV137 have?
What sort of video DACs does it
use?
What sort of DVD drive does it use? The DV137 uses a new drive with a Sanyo dual laser pickup. The two lasers are
What is “Always On” video output
all about?
23425
23425
Vaddis 888s Features
uses the all new Vaddis 888s model. Arcam is the first company in the world to
implement this high end processor which is significantly more powerful and has
important feature advantages over the Vaddis 5.
cleaner, smoother picture than in Vaddis 5 equipped players.
No. The DV137, unlike many other players, does not suffer from CUE. CUE is a
processing artifact which results when processing the 4.2.0 video on a DVD disk
into 4:2:2 video required for the video outputs. Results are jagged edges in the
picture particularly on highly colored objects when CUE is present.
player is changing from one DVD disc layer to another. This is because the Vaddis
888s implements much larger memory buffers than many other players.
The Vaddis 888s reads the following disc formats: DVD-V. DVD-A, CD-DA, SACD,
DivX, CD-ROM, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD-ROM
DV137 Video Features
plus a custom resolution of 1366 x 768p), Component (480i/p, 576i/p), RGB
SCART, S-Video and “Always On” Composite video.
video picture with a different number of lines. This is necessary with modern
digital displays because they have a fixed number of lines of pixels and need to fill
all pixels to create a full picture. Scaling can be upwards (e.g. 480 line NTSC video
to a 1080 line display) or downwards (e.g. 1080 line video into a 768 line plasma
panel). The device that carries out this is referred to as a “scaler”.
This format represents the most popular pixel array for plasma screens, LCD TVs
and digital projectors today. Although many of these displays do not allow direct
feed of this type of signal at present it is hoped that this will change. This will then
mean that the scaler in the DV137 will be able to send exactly the right type of
picture for the screen layout and bypass the inferior scaler fitted inside the display
completely.
The DV137 uses a brand new scaling IC called the ABT1010. ABT stands for
“Anchor Bay Technologies” which is a division of DVDO. The scaling processes
used are absolutely state of the art and are far better than those fitted into most
digital displays therefore, when the scaled output from the DV137 is used a better
picture will normally result.
The video DAC’s are 11 bit 216MHz devices from Analogue devices and are of
broadcast quality. There are 10 video DACs in total meaning all analogue outputs
can be active at the same time.
used (one for DVD & SACD, one for CD) as the data layer within the different
types of disc is in different places. Each laser is focused on a specific region to
ensure most accurate data retrieval.
To meet the requirements of the custom install market the DV137 has a dedicated
composite video and RGB SCART outputs which will always deliver a picture
regardless of what the other outputs are doing. This is ideal for distributing
pictures to multiple zones such as the Zone 2 feature on Arcam AV receivers and
processors.
ARCAM, Pembroke Avenue, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB5 9QR, UK www.arcam.co.uk
Preliminary information: Arcam’s policy is one of continuous improvement - we reserve the right to change any features without notice.
Salesman’s notes for the DiVA DV137 player
What type of audio can it play? The DV137 decodes the following types of audio: Dolby Digital, DTS, CD-DA, DVD-
What about MP3 from a DVD or
CDR?
Which Digital Audio outputs does it
have?
What type of audio DACs does it
use?
What’s the audio circuitry like? Arcam’s engineers have over 30 years experience in critical audio design and the
What is “Mask of Silence”? Although the details of “Mask of Silence” are secret the technologies involved seek
What is it’s “Always On” stereo
output all about?
Does it have RS-232? Yes. The DV137 has a full duplex RS232 port on a standard 9 pin “D” connector.
What about IR? The DV137 has a 2 pin IR input on the back panel for a 3.5mm jack plug in
What about the remote handset? The DV137 will ship with a new design handset which is both sleek and
How is the “Always On” feature
useful for installers?
What about third party controllers,
will modules be written?
23425
DV137 Audio Features
Audio, SACD, Mpeg, MP3, WMA & DiVX. This means the player is a truly universal
product for audio playback including stereo and multi channel SACD and DVDAudio.
Yes. MP3 and WMA music files can be read from a recordable CD or DVD with an
on screen menu system. This means the DV137 can have a huge amount of
compressed audio ready to play from a single disc. A simple audio juke box if you
like!
Connections are as follows: Coax & Optical SPDIF (PCM stereo audio up to 24 bit
96kHz) and HDMI V1.1 up to 8ch 24bit 96kHz or 2 ch 192kHz. When playing DVDAudio and SACD the HDMI output carries PCM multi channel audio. Arcam were
the first company in the world to offer an HDMI V1.1 output on a DVD player
(DV29).
The Audio DACs used are Wolfson 8740s as used in the AV9 processor and CD36
CD player (4 per channel in the CD36). The 8740 is one of the most musical DACs
available.
DV137s audio stages employ many of these advance engineering techniques. This
means that Arcam DVD players often sound better playing CD’s than many
company’s dedicated CD players. Arcam’s “Mask Of Silence” technologies for EMC
screening are also used which delivers better audio imaging and more fine detail.
to lower Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) within products. These small high
frequency signals are generated by internal circuitry and are induced into other
parts of the same product reducing sound quality. Techniques including the
“Stealth Mat” (a randomized particle metallic sheeting) are used to remove or
diffuse these signals and therefore reduce their damaging effects. Each product
uses a fine balance of these techniques to produce the best sound quality making
it a proprietary technology and impossible to copy.
To meet the requirements of the custom install market the DV137 has a dedicated
pair of analogue audio outputs which will always deliver a correctly mixed stereo
output. This is ideal for distributing the DVD players audio output to multiple
zones such as the Zone 2 feature on Arcam AV receivers and processors.
DV137 for the Custom Installer
Being duplex means it will feedback information to a control system as well as
responding to control commands.
addition to its IR receiver on the front panel. Any remote functions that can be
toggled (standby for example) have discrete codes for each state. All IR codes are
listed in the back of the user manual.
comfortable in the hand. The handset is back lit for use in dark rooms and of
logical ergonomic design.
The “Always On” features allow a constant signal to be fed to second rooms or full
distribution systems. Many DVD players have video and audio outputs which
switch on and off depending on what the player is doing (for example most DVD
players switch off their Composite, S-Video and RGB SCART outputs when
Progressive Component is engaged).
Yes. Modules for Crestron, AMX and the like will be written for the DV137. See the
Arcam Dealer Extranet for up to date information.
ARCAM, Pembroke Avenue, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB5 9QR, UK www.arcam.co.uk
Preliminary information: Arcam’s policy is one of continuous improvement - we reserve the right to change any features without notice.
Loading...