Arcam DV27A User Manual
Progressive scan DVD
player DV27A
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Using this handbook
This handbook has been designed to give you all the information you
need to install, connect, set up and use the Arcam FMJ DV27A DVD
player. The remote control handset supplied with the equipment is
also described.
It may be that the DV27A has been installed and set up as part of
your Hi-Fi installation by a qualified Arcam dealer. In this case, you may
wish to skip the sections of this handbook dealing with installation and
setting up the unit. Use the Contents list to guide you to the relevant
sections.
SAFETY
Safety guidelines are set out on the following page of this handbook.
Many of these items are common sense precautions, but for your own
safety, and to ensure that you do not damage the unit, we strongly
recommend that you read them. This is a class 1 product and requires
an earth connection.
DISC TYPES SUPPORTED
The Arcam DV27A DVD player plays a range of disc types. These
include:
DVD-video (single region, set at factory)
DVD-audio
CDDA (‘normal’ audio-CDs), HDCDs, CD-DTS (CDs carrying a
DTS soundtrack), CD-R, and CD-RW
Video CD, including variants such as CVCD, SVCD and DVCD
MP3 and WMA audio files, when on a CD-ROM or CD-R/CD-
RW (some restrictions apply)
Picture CDs (JPEG image files).
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.
CONTENTS
Using this handbook...................................................................... 3
Safety guidelines ............................................................................. 4
Safety instructions .................................................................................. 4
Safety compliance................................................................................... 4
Installation ....................................................................................... 5
Positioning the unit................................................................................5
Connecting outputs: Video............................................................... 5
Progressive video.................................................................................... 6
Connecting Digital audio.................................................................... 6
Connecting Analogue audio............................................................. 6
Remote Control input.........................................................................6
Connecting to a power supply.......................................................6
Conguring your DVD player ..................................................... 7
Introduction ...............................................................................................7
Switching on ..............................................................................................7
Obtaining a TV picture ........................................................................ 7
Using the setup menus........................................................................ 7
Operational setup ..................................................................................7
Video setup................................................................................................ 8
Speaker conguration ....................................................................... 10
Trim setup................................................................................................ 10
Access setting ........................................................................................ 11
Completing the setup ....................................................................... 11
Basic use of your DVD player...................................................12
Front panel controls........................................................................... 12
Playing a disc........................................................................................... 12
Using the remote control.......................................................... 13
Advanced controls ...................................................................... 14
Advanced DVD and VCD features...........................................15
Jumping to a particular point........................................................ 15
Hidden groups....................................................................................... 15
Special playback modes....................................................................15
Performing an A-B repeat ............................................................... 15
To program a special sequence...................................................16
Advanced MP3/WMA/JPEG and audio CD features ........... 17
Screen layout.......................................................................................... 17
Player mode............................................................................................ 17
Browsing the disc (Browse mode)............................................17
Programmed playback (Audio-CDs)........................................ 18
Programmed playback (CD-ROM)........................................... 18
Shufe and Repeat.............................................................................. 18
Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 19
Technical specications............................................................... 21
Guarantee...................................................................................... 22
On line registration............................................................................. 22
Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible
with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525
progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection
to the ‘Standard Definition’ output. If there are questions regarding TV set compatibility with
this model 525p DVD player, please contact Arcam Customer Support Department.
Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
‘Dolby’, ‘Pro Logic’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Copyright © 1992–1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
Manufactured under licence from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
US Patent Number 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. ‘DTS’ and
‘DTS Digital Surround’, are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Copyright © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Safety guidelines
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 filled 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. We recommend a minimum distance of 50mm (2 inches)
around the sides and top of the appliance to provide adequate
ventilation.
5. Heat
Locate the appliance away from naked flames or heat producing
equipment such as radiators, stoves or other appliances (including
amplifiers) 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, lintfree 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.
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 standby function, a small amount of current will
continue to flow 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 qualified
service personnel.
16. Damage requiring service
The appliance should be serviced by qualified 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 EN60065 international
electrical safety standard.
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COAXOPTICAL
POWER INLET
SUPPLY
VOLTAGE
SCART A/V OUT
COMPOSITE
Pb
B
Pr
R
COMPONENT
Y
G
S VIDEO
PCM/BITSTREAM
L
R
1 2
VID EO OU T
DIG ITAL O UT
AUD IO OUT
230V
Pr/R Y/G Pb/B
PROGRESSIVE VIDEO
REMOTE
IN
RR
CEN TRE
SUB
LR
Installation
POSITIONING THE UNIT
Place the DV27A on a level, firm surface and ensure that there is
adequate ventilation for the unit.
CONNECTING OUTPUTS: VIDEO
To view the pictures from the DVD player you need to connect one
of its video outputs to a TV, monitor or projector.
The DV27A has five video outputs:
Component video
RGB
S-video
Composite video
Progressive scan component 525P (480P) and 625P (576P)
video.
You only need to use one type of video from the list. Choose a type
that your TV supports.
Note that you may connect equipment such as AV receivers in the
signal path between the DVD player and the TV, so long as that
equipment supports the correct type of video signal. For instructions
on how to connect AV equipment, consult the manual for that
equipment.
COMPONENT VIDEO (INTERLACED)
The component video outputs are situated between the SCART
and S-Video connectors. Use three phono cables to connect the
Component Y, Pb, Pr outputs of the DVD player to the Y, Pb, Pr inputs
of the TV. Ensure that the cables are suitable for video use and that
they are approximately the same length. Some component video
interfaces are labelled in different ways: see the table below if your
TV’s component inputs are not labelled ‘Y, Pb, Pr’.
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RGB OUTPUT
RGB output is available on both the SCART and Component/RGB
sockets and offers picture quality equal to component video.
Use appropriate cables to connect either the SCART connector or
RGB phonos to the TV. Note that if you are using RGB output via
phono connectors, you will also need to use COMPOSITE as a sync
signal.
If you do not wish to use the speakers in your TV to provide audio
output from the DVD player, it is best to mute your TV’s speakers
when using a SCART connection to your TV. This is because SCART
also carries stereo audio signals.
AV control: The SCART output has a control signal that switches your
TV to its SCART input when the DV27A is turned on. It will also signal
to wide screen TVs the correct aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3), provided
these features are supported by the TV.
S-VIDEO
The S-Video output (also known as S-VHS or Y/C) is commonly
supported by TVs worldwide. Connect the S VIDEO output of the DVD
player to the S-Video input of the TV using an appropriate cable.
COMPOSITE VIDEO
If your TV only offers a composite input (sometimes labelled CVBS or
just ‘video’), connect this to the COMPOSITE video output of the DVD
player using a phono cable suitable for video use.
NOTE: The DVD player can only support Component video or
RGB video at any one time. This is specified in the setup menu. If
you use either of these outputs with an incorrect menu setting, the
picture will be coloured in a strange way. Similar effects result from
cross connection of the three signals.
If you use component video outputs, you must ensure that the
SCART socket is not used. Similarly, if the SCART socket is used,
disconnect the component video leads.
DV27A player alternative alternative alternative
Y Y Y Y
Pb Cb (B–Y) U
Pr Cr (R–Y) V
NOTE: Component video DVD players and TVs are not generally
available in Europe.
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PROGRESSIVE VIDEO
CONNECTING TO A POWER SUPPLY
If your television is capable of accepting a progressively scanned video
signal, you may wish to use the progressive video output from the
DV27A, using the sockets near the top of the rear panel.
To connect the progressive output of the DV27A to your TV, follow
the instructions above for connecting component video. If you are
unsure whether your TV can accept progressive video, please refer to
its instruction manual or consult your dealer.
CONNECTING DIGITAL AUDIO
If you have an external surround sound decoder, receiver or D-A
converter that you wish to use with the DVD player, then you will
need to connect it using either a coaxial or optical lead. These digital
outputs provide PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG multi-channel
audio, depending on the source material. It is also possible to set the
digital output always to output 2-channel PCM (stereo mix-down) via
the setup menu.
If possible, use the coaxial connection as this may offer slightly better
performance. Connect the coax output of the DVD player to the
digital audio coax input of the decoder/D-A converter or receiver
using a phono cable designed for digital audio interconnection.
Alternatively, connect the optical output of the DVD player to the
optical input of the decoder/D-A converter or receiver using a
TOSLINK optical lead.
WRONG PLUG?
Check that the plug supplied with the unit fits 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 your mains supply voltage or mains plug is different, consult
your Arcam dealer or Arcam Customer Support on
+44 (0)1223 203203.
MAINS LEAD
The appliance is normally supplied with a moulded mains plug already
fitted to the lead. 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. Should you require a new
mains lead, contact 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 firmly.
Put the plug on the other end of the cable into your power supply
socket and switch the socket on.
CONNECTING ANALOGUE AUDIO
If you wish to use the high quality D-A converters of the DVD player,
or if you wish to listen to DVD-audio material, then you will need to
use the analogue audio outputs of the DVD player.
If the analogue outputs are to be used only for 2-channel material, two
pairs of outputs are provided (these are identical), labelled ‘L’ (left) and
‘R’ (right). Connect one of these pairs to the input of your amplifier
using a suitable pair of interconnect cables. If required, the second
set of audio outputs can be used to connect to a second amplifier
setup for ‘multi-room’ use, or routed to a tape recorder for making
recordings.
For 6-channel material, an additional four outputs are provided.
Together with one pair of the 2-channel output connections, these
should be connected (using suitable interconnect cables) to the ‘multichannel’ analogue input of your home cinema processor (the multichannel input may be labelled ‘DVDA’ or ‘SACD’). In this case, the
additional 2-channel output pair may be used for some other function,
as suggested above (although when playing 6-channel material, only
the left and right channels of this material would be heard).
REMOTE CONTROL INPUT
The REMOTE IN input can be used to pass RC5 code to the DV27A if it
is installed in a position (or system) where infrared cannot be used.
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Conguring your DVD player
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OSD Language
DVD Menu
English
CR-314
On
Remote type
Subtitle
Audio
OSD Status
English
English
English
DVD VideoPriority
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations – if you have followed the installation instructions
then the required connections to other equipment will have been
made. It is now essential to go through an initial set up procedure to
ensure the DVD player is configured correctly for use.
SWITCHING ON
Press in the POWER button on the front panel: the power LED lights
green.
OBTAINING A TV PICTURE
Ensure the TV is switched on and that you have selected the correct
TV input. You should see the following image. This is the image that the
DVD player gives whenever there is no disc playing.
OPERATIONAL SETUP
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OSD LANGUAGE
This setting controls the language of the messages displayed on the
On-Screen Display (OSD). The default language is English, with three
other languages supported.
Note that this setting does not change the language of any information
displayed on the front panel, which is always in English.
DVD MENU
Some DVD discs support a number of different languages for the
DVD disc menu (the menu present on the DVD itself). This setting
allows the preferred language to be specified. For example, if this item
is set to ‘French’ then disc menus will be displayed in French, where
supported by the disc.
Note that not all discs will have your preferred language available.
To protect your screen from damage caused by persistent static
images, a ‘screen saver’ facility activates after a few minutes of inactivity.
(To stop the screen saver, press STOP on the front panel or remote
control.)
USING THE SETUP MENUS
If you have not already done so, now would be a good time to fit the
two AAA batteries in the remote handset, taking care to get them
the correct way round. Select ‘DVD’ using the CD/DVD button on the
remote control.
Ensure that no disc is playing and press SETUP on the remote control:
a menu appears on the TV screen.
The Setup menu comprises seven pages of options. The top line of
each page shows the page title, indicating the nature of the settings
controlled by the page. To make a change, first use the UP/DOWN
controls to highlight the item. Once the item to be changed has been
highlighted, press RIGHT to open the list of options for the menu item.
The current option for the menu item is shown highlighted; the UP/
DOWN controls can be used to select the new option, when pressing
LEFT confirms the selection and closes the option list.
To change page, highlight the page bar at the top of the screen and use
the LEFT/RIGHT controls to move through the pages.
In the ‘Setup’ menu, the UP/DOWN controls ‘wrap around’, so that with
the highlight bar at the bottom of the screen, pressing DOWN takes the
bar to the top of the screen.
SUBTITLE
This setting controls the subtitles displayed on the TV.
Off No Subtitles
Auto Subtitles for the primary language on the disc
Closed Caption ‘Closed Caption’ information from the disc (if
present) is sent to the TV
English English subtitles
French French subtitles, etc. (six languages are supported)
Note that some discs may force the subtitles to be displayed regardless
of how the Subtitle item is set.
Closed Caption information is displayed only if the ‘Closed Caption’
option is selected, closed caption information is present on the disc,
and your TV supports closed caption decoding.
The default setting for Subtitle is ‘Off ’. Alternatively, choose the setting
for the language you prefer. Note that not all discs will have your
preferred language available as a subtitle.
AUDIO
This controls the default audio track, when there is more than one
audio track present.
English English language, if available
French French language, if available, etc. (six languages are
supported)
The default setting is ‘English’. Choose the setting you would like as
default. Note that the Audio preference setting is not respected by all
discs, which may impose their own default choice.
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