Arcam FMJ DV-27-A Owners manual

Progressive scan DVD player DV27A

Lecteur de DVD à balayage progressif DV27A

DVD-Spieler mit progressiver Abtastung DV27A

Progressive-scan DVD-speler DV27A

English

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 qualified service personnel.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

The lightning flash 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 sufficient 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 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 other 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, 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.

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 IEC 60065 international electrical safety standard.

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 page 2 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.

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’, ‘MLP Lossless’ 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

CONTENTS

Safety guidelines............................................................................. 2

Important safety instructions...........................................................2

Safety compliance...................................................................................2

Using this handbook...................................................................... 3

Installation .......................................................................................4

Positioning the unit................................................................................4

Connecting outputs: Video............................................................... 4

Connecting Digital audio.................................................................... 5

Connecting Analogue audio.............................................................5

Remote Control input.........................................................................5

Connecting to a power supply.......................................................5

Basic use of your DVD player..................................................... 6

Front panel controls..............................................................................6

Playing a disc..............................................................................................6

Conguring 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

Audio setup ............................................................................................... 9

Speaker conguration....................................................................... 10

Delay setup............................................................................................. 10

Trim setup................................................................................................ 11

Access setting ........................................................................................ 11

Completing the setup....................................................................... 11

Using the CR-314 remote control .......................................... 12

Advanced controls (CR-314)....................................................13

Using the CR-415 remote control .......................................... 14

Advanced controls (CR-415)....................................................15

Advanced DVD and VCD features...........................................16

Jumping to a particular point........................................................ 16

Hidden groups.......................................................................................16

Special playback modes....................................................................16

‘Book marking’.......................................................................................17

Advanced MP3/WMA/JPEG and audio CD features ...........18

Screen layout..........................................................................................18

Player mode............................................................................................ 18

Browsing the disc (Browse mode)............................................ 18

Programmed playback (Audio-CDs)........................................ 19

Programmed playback (CD-ROM)........................................... 19

Displaying JPEG images .................................................................... 19

Shufe and Repeat.............................................................................. 20

Restrictions for CD-ROMs ............................................................ 20

Remote-control codes ...............................................................21

Troubleshooting ...........................................................................22

Technical specications............................................................... 24

Guarantee......................................................................................25

On line registration............................................................................. 25

English

COAXOPTICAL

POWER INLET

SUPPLY

VOLTAGE

SCART A/V OUT

COMPOSITE

Pr R

COMPONENT Y G

S VIDEO

PCM/BITSTREAM

1 2

VID EO OU T

DIG ITAL O UT

AUD IO OUT

230V

Pr/R Y/G Pb/B

PROGRESSIVE VIDEO

REMOTE

CEN TRE

SUB

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.

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.

COMPONENT VIDEO (INTERLACED)

The component video outputs are situated between the SCART and SVideo 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’.

DV27A player Y Pb Pr

NOTE: Component video DVD players and TVs are not generally available in Europe.

alternative alternative alternative Y Y Y Cb (B–Y) U Cr (R–Y) V

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.

PROGRESSIVE VIDEO 525P/625P (480P/576P)

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.

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 ‘multi-channel’ analogue input of your home cinema processor (the multi-channel 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).

CONNECTING TO A POWER SUPPLY

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 203200.

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.

English

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.

English

Basic use of your DVD player

POWER

DV27 A DVD PLAY ER

PAUSESTOPPLAYLOAD

INTRODUCTION

‘Basic operation’ explains how to play a DVD, CD or other type of disc, including the use of the CR-314 remote control.

More sophisticated features – such as special playback modes and programming jumps and playback sequences – are described in ‘Advanced features’ sections.

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 standby mode (standby is operated from the remote control).

Note that the remote control sensor is located behind the FMJ badge. Do not obstruct this or the remote will not work.

HDCD INDICATOR

HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital) encoded CDs are recognised automatically by the DV27A. To indicate that an HDCD disc is currently playing, an LED beneath the FMJ badge lights.

PLAYING A DISC

LOADING A DISC

Press LOAD on the front panel (or OPEN on the handset) and place the disc on the tray, with the playback side facing down. Some discs are double sided, in which case the side labelled ‘side A’ should face up, to access side A.

Press LOAD on the front panel to close the tray. The disc loads after a pause of a few seconds.

FAST PLAY

Press or on the front panel or remote control to play fast forward or backwards. For DVDs, VCDs and CDs the following speeds for fast playback are available: x2, x4, x8, x20, x60 and x100. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the different speeds. To resume normal playback speed, press PLAY.

Fast playback is not available for MP3 and WMA disks.

SKIPPING CHAPTERS/TRACKS

To skip chapters (or tracks on a CD), press or . When skipping back, the first button press takes you to the beginning

of the current chapter. Pressing the button again takes you to the start of the previous chapter.

Note that it is common for Video CDs to have only one track.

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 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

Should you need to navigate a disc or title menu from the front panel, use PAUSE for ‘up’, STOP for ‘down’ , for ‘right’, for ‘left’ and PLAY for ‘OK’.

PLAYING A DISC

Most 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 CDs and VCDs (and DVDs that do not play automatically), press

PLAY.

Note that when playing DVDs, the drive mechanism operates at much higher speeds compared with CDs and may produce more noise when loading and playing initial chapters.

Conguring your DVD player

Operation 1/ 7

OSD Language English

DVD Menu English

Subtitle English

Audio English

Remote type CR-314

OSD Status On

Priority DVD Video

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

English

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

Auto

Closed Caption

English

French

No Subtitles

Subtitles for the primary language on the disc ‘Closed Caption’ information from the disc (if present)

is sent to the TV English subtitles 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

French

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.

English language, if available French language, if available, etc. (six languages are

supported)

English

REMOTE TYPE

Video 2/7

TV Shape 4:3 Letter Box

TV System Auto

Progressive Off

HQ Video RGB Scart

NTSC Black 7.5 IRE(Standard)

This informs the player which type of remote control you are using, so that the player can take into account the slight differences between the remote types. For Arcam remote controls, the remote type is always written on the front of the remote control, normally at the bottom of the unit.

CR-314

CR-80

CR-9000

Other

This selects the grey Arcam CR-314 remote control This selects the black Arcam CR-80 learning remote control This selects the black Arcam CR-9000 learning remote

control A non-Arcam learning remote control is being used

It is important to choose ‘Other’ if the learning remote in use does not support RC-5 ‘toggle bits’.

OSD (ON SCREEN DISPLAY)

This setting controls the ‘pop up’ messages that appear on screen.

On Off

Pop-up messages are enabled No pop-up messages, only menus when required.

Certain messages, such as ‘No Disc’ are always shown regardless of how this is set.

PRIORITY

Some DVD discs show different material, or have different behaviour, depending on whether the disc is played on a DVD-video or on a DVD-audio player. The “Priority” option allows you to configure the DV27A to be (primarily) one or other of the player types.

Note that, although this setting may be changed after a disc has been loaded into the DV27A, this setting does not take effect unless the disc is re-loaded (or a different disc is played).

VIDEO SETUP

TV SYSTEM

This is set at the factory to be appropriate for the type of TV used in your country. Should you need to change this setting, the options are explained below.

Auto

NTSC

PAL

The video output is taken from that recorded on the disc. When no disc is playing, the logo screen is displayed using the standard of the last disc played.

NTSC is always used as the video standard. Note that PAL discs are converted to NTSC, but this causes some reduction in the quality of the video output (and may cause the video to become ‘jerky’). This is the best setting to use if your TV can accept only NTSC video (this is generally the case in North America); better results are obtained by using ‘Auto’, but your TV must be able to support PAL.

PAL is always used as the video standard. Note that NTSC discs are converted to PAL, but this causes some reduction in the quality of the video output (and may cause the video to become ‘jerky’). Better results will be obtained by using ‘Auto’, but your TV must be able to support NTSC.

PROGRESSIVE

This item is not applicable for the DV27A and should not be changed.

HQ VIDEO (HIGH QUALITY VIDEO)

This setting controls the type of video given out on the Component and SCART video outputs. It is set at the factory to be appropriate for the type of TV used in your country, so it is best not to change it. If it gets set incorrectly then the picture shown on the TV will have strange colouring.

Component

RGB SCART

The video output on both the Component video (3 phonos) and SCART is Y, Pb, Pr component video.

The video output on both the Component video (3 phonos) and SCART is RGB. Note that if you are using RGB output via phono connectors, you will also need to use COMPOSITE as a sync signal.

NTSC BLACK (PEDESTAL)

This setting controls the ‘pedestal’ signal or black level when the NTSC video standard is used. Note that it does not affect PAL video or Progressive Scan output in any way.

TV SHAPE

This needs to be set correctly for the type of TV you have and the shape of display you prefer.

4:3 Letterbox

4:3 Panscan

16:9

If you have a 4:3 TV and you have set a preference for Panscan, it does not mean you will always see movies in this format, since the Panscan display must be supported on that disc.

Use this setting if you have a conventional 4:3 TV, and you prefer to view wide screen movies in letterbox format (with black bars at the top and bottom)

Use this setting if you have a conventional 4:3 TV, and you prefer to view wide screen movies in Pan & Scan format (cropping the sides of the image)

Use this setting if you have a wide screen (16:9) TV. Material in 16:9 format is displayed so as to fill the screen.

0 IRE

7.5 IRE

This removes the pedestal from NTSC video. This setting should be used in Japan, and also if you are using RGB video, whatever the country.

This is the standard pedestal level that should be used in all countries that use NTSC video, with the exception of Japan.

AUDIO SETUP

Audio 3/7

Audio Bitstream/2 Ch.

Down-sample Max 48K

Pro Logic Off

Audio Delay Normal

This section allows you to configure the type of analogue and digital audio outputs. In particular, the digital output type needs to be set correctly if you are using an external audio decoder, receiver or D-A converter.

AUDIO

Two different types of digital output are supported: ‘Bitstream’ and ‘Stereo PCM’.

Note the following points:

 If two-channel output is selected via the “Audio” item, no Pro

Logic decoding will ever be performed.

 If the player is configured to have only two speakers connected

to it (described in the next section), then no Pro Logic decoding will be performed.

 MP3 and WMA files, together with DVD-audio discs and any

96kHz (or above) material, are not suitable for Pro Logic decoding and will never be processed.

AUDIO DELAY

Because the progressive scan processing takes several pictures (frames) to produce a higher quality output, the audio signal needs to be delayed so that video and audio remain synchronized.

The audio delay needs to be set according to whether you are using standard outputs, or the progressive output from your DV27A.

Normal

Progressive

Choose this setting if you are using one of the standard video outputs.

Choose this setting to watch video via the progressive video output of the DV27A.

English

Bitstream

The Bitstream setting supports the following audio standards:

 2 channel PCM (on CDs or DVDs)

 Dolby Digital

 MPEG multi channel

 DTS multi channel

Use the Bitstream setting if you have an external decoder that supports Dolby Digital.

Stereo PCM

Since the digital and analogue outputs are closely related, the analogue audio output reflects the digital output type selected.

The options available are as follows:

Bitstream + 6 Ch.

Bitstream + 2 Ch.

PCM + 2 Ch.

When the “Stereo PCM” digital output is selected, all audio material played is down-mixed to stereo and output as stereo PCM. Use this setting if you have an external D-A converter that supports only 2-channel PCM.

The digital output is “Bitstream” (as described above). The analogue audio will comprise up to six channels of output, depending on the source material, the speaker configuration (see the “Speaker Setup” section) and the “Pro Logic” setting (see below).

The digital output is “Bitstream” (as described above). The analogue audio will comprise a 2-channel stereo down-mix of the source material.

The digital output is “Stereo PCM” (as described above). The analogue audio will comprise a 2-channel stereo down-mix of the source material.

DOWN-SAMPLE

This needs to be set correctly if you are using an external audio decoder, receiver or D-A converter.

Max 96K

Max 48K

NOTE: This setting is relevant only to the output from DVD-video discs.

Choose this option if your external audio decoder is able to process digital audio with a sample rate of up to 96KHz, or if you are not using the digital audio outputs. This is the maximum sample rate present on DVD-video discs.

Choose this option if your external audio decoder is unable to process digital audio with a sample rate of up to 96KHz.

PRO LOGIC

This controls ‘Pro Logic’ processing of the material. Pro Logic decoding creates a four-channel surround output from sources that are encoded in Dolby Surround format. It is relevant only when two-channel source material is being played.

Off

Auto

No Pro Logic processing is performed. Pro Logic processing is performed on all appropriate two-

channel material. Pro Logic processing is performed when the audio track on

the DVD is indicated as being Dolby Surround encoded.

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SPEAKER CONFIGURATION

Speakers 4/7

Front L/R Large

Centre Small

Surround L/R Small

Subwoofer Present

Stereo+Sub Crossover

Crossover Freq |--------------------- 90Hz

Delays 5/7

Measurement Unit Metres

Front |--------------------- 0m

Centre |--------------------- 0m

Surround |--------------------- 0m

This menu screen allows you to specify the speaker configuration that is connected to the analogue ouputs of your DVD player. (Note that these settings do not affect the digital output in any way.) It is important that this configuration accurately reflects the actual situation, otherwise audio quality may be severely compromised.

The speakers are indicated as follows:

CROSSOVER FREQUENCY

This setting defines the frequency at which bass redirection begins. Frequencies below this level are redirected from ‘small’ speakers to the Fronts or to the subwoofer; frequencies above this level are not redirected.

The optimum crossover frequency depends on the characteristics of your speaker set-up, and is best determined by experimentation.

DELAY SETUP

Front L/R

Centre

Surround L/R

Subwoofer

This is the setting for the ‘Front’ speakers (the speakers used for 2-channel stereo output).

This is the ‘Centre’ speaker setting.

This is the setting for the ‘Surround’ speakers (normally next-to or behind the user).

This is used to indicate whether a subwoofer is connected.

For each speaker, the player can be configured to send either audio with the full frequency range of the source material, or with a reduced frequency range. The reduced frequency range option is used normally when ‘satellite’ speakers are used for the surround channels; these cannot handle low frequency information. Full frequency speakers are commonly called ‘Large’ speakers, with reduced-range speakers given the name ‘Small’. Low frequency information is re-routed from ‘small’ speakers to ‘large’ speakers, or to the subwoofer (depending on the speaker configuration).

NOTE:

1. Any speaker that is not connected should be identified by selecting ‘Not Present’ for that speaker.

2. Although the DV27A is very flexible in the speaker configurations it can handle, some restrictions have been applied. For example, if no subwoofer is present, then it is not possible to configure the Front speakers to be ‘Small’ since there would be nowhere to redirect the low frequency information.

The relative positioning of speakers within a room (particularly a large room) may mean that sound from some speakers arrives at the listener later than sound from others. By altering the delay settings for the different speakers, this difference in arrival time can be reduced or eliminated.

When setting the delay, it should be imagined that the listener is sitting in a circle of the speakers; the delay indicates the distance of the speaker from the listener.

MEASUREMENT UNITS

Your Your DV27A allows you to choose the measurement units that you feel most comfortable with: metres or feet.

DELAYS

Delays for the front, centre and surround speakers can be set using the associated sliders. A delay may be necessary for a speaker set if those speakers are further away from the listener than the others – specifying the different speaker distances will cause a slight delay to be added to the output of the closest speakers so that the sound from all the speakers will arrive at the listener at the same time.

STEREO + SUB

This setting is relevant to 2-channel source material only (such as CDs). It controls whether the low frequency information is redirected to the subwoofer, or not.

None

Crossover

Duplicate

No redirection of low-frequency information occurs; all the audio is sent to the Front speakers.

Low-frequency information is redirected to the subwoofer, with the remaining (higher-frequency) information sent to the Front speakers.

All the audio is sent to the Front speakers. In addition, the low-frequency information is duplicated to the subwoofer.

TRIM SETUP

Trims 6/7

Test Noise Off Front Left 0dB Front Right 0dB Centre 0dB Surround Left 0dB Surround Right 0dB Subwoofer 0dB Stereo+Sub 0dB

Access 7/7

Password

Rating View all films

– – – –

player. Highlight ‘Password’ and enter your four digit number using the numerical keys on the handset.

When all four digits have been entered, press OK on the handset. The player is now locked and you will not be able to change the rating setting.

To unlock the parental control, highlight ‘Password’ and enter your four digit number, followed by OK.

The relative sensitivity (volume) of different speakers can lead to some speakers sounding disproportionately loud or quiet, relative to others in the system. The trims setting of your DV27A can help to address this inbalance.

TEST NOISE

Setting this item to ‘On’ causes pink noise to be generated from the speaker indicated by the on-screen highlight. The noise is at the volume indicated by the slider for the speaker. Setting this to ‘On’ may be useful in ensuring that the relative volume for each speaker is the same.

Note that this setting is set automatically to ‘Off ’ on exit from this menu page.

TRIMS

Trims for all the speakers can be set using the associated sliders. These settings are useful if the speakers have different sensitivities (and so have different volumes for the same input levels).

NOTE: You can change the password any time you lock the player.

RATING

The rating setting is used in conjunction with the password to restrict the content of DVD titles that may be played. To change this setting the parental control must be unlocked.

The term ‘Parental level’ refers to a standard defined for DVDs. DVD movies have a parental level between 1 and 8. Note that this only applies to DVD video discs that have the parental level correctly implemented. Some DVD video titles do not respond to parental control settings, and Video CDs have no mechanism for parental control.

View All

No Adult

Kids Only

Once the rating level has been set, DVD titles with parental level higher than the setting will not play. Sometimes DVD video titles may be produced that have the parental level set for specific scenes, so a disc will play but skip or substitute certain scenes.

Titles of all parental levels will be played Only material of parental level 4 or less may be played. This

corresponds to the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) rating of PG-13

Only material of parental level 1 may be played. This corresponds to MPAA rating G.

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SUBWOOFER/STEREO+SUB TRIMS

Both the ‘Subwoofer’ and the ‘Stereo+Sub’ trims control the subwoofer trim setting. ‘Subwoofer’ is the trim used when multi-channel material is being played; ‘Stereo+Sub’ is the subwoofer trim used with 2-channel material.

ACCESS SETTING

PASSWORD

The password setting works in conjunction with the rating setting (the next menu item), to provide a means of limiting content playback by children (parental control).

You will see there are four dashes and a padlock symbol. Normally the padlock symbol will be open and this means the parental control is unlocked. Under this condition the rating setting may be freely changed.

To lock the parental control, choose a suitable four digit number. Don’t forget your password as you will need to know it to unlock the

COMPLETING THE SETUP

Complete the setup procedure by pressing SETUP on the remote control. This saves all the data and closes the setup menu. You can press

SETUP at any time while in a menu to quit from it.

To return to the setup menu at any time, ensure that there is no disc playing and press the SETUP button.

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Using the CR-314 remote control

ANGLE

CD DVD

SETUP STATUS SRCH

ZOOM AUDIO MEM RTN

MODE

SUBT TITLE MENU

RPT CLEAR

PROG

A-B

DISP

5 6

DVD

MUTE

OPEN

CD/DVD REMOTE

CR-314

Ensure that DVD mode is selected using the CD/DVD

toggle button. The ‘DVD’ LED above the CD/DVD button is

lit briefly when DVD mode is selected.

DISP (display)

Dims or turns the DV27A’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.

This button enables you to repeat a selected

section from the disc (see page 16).

Press RPT to cycle through the repeat play options;

alternatively use the ‘Play modes’ menu.

Fast play and Skip chapter/tracks

Play fast ( ) and Skip ( ) chapters/tracks in both

Cursor pad and OK button

directions (see page 6).

Opens and closes the disc tray.

Use the cursor pad to navigate the On Screen Display (OSD)

and menu pages. Confirm your selection with the OK button.

Playback control

Pause ( ), Play ( ) and Stop ( ) (see page 6).

A–B

RPT (repeat)

OPEN

CD/DVD

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.

Standby

Press STANDBY to toggle the standby state of the DVD player. Note that Arcam CD players are not controlled by this button.

CLEAR

Use CLEAR within the ‘Program’ and ‘Bookmark’ menus to clear a numeric field (see pages 15–16).

PROG (program)

You can program a selection of up to 20 chapters/tracks from a disc to play in any order. Press PROG to access the ’Program’ menu (see page 16 and 17).

Page Up/Down (DVD-audio)/Slow play (other discs)

DVD-audio: Some DVD-audio discs all the user to browse

through images (photographs of the artist, lyrics, etc.) while music is being played. Use the or buttons to change to the previous/next page. Note that this is not availble on all DVDaudio discs.

Other discs: Press or on the remote control to play slow forward or backwards. There are four speeds of slow playback: 1/5, 1/4, 1/3 and 1/2. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the different speeds. To resume normal playback speed, press PLAY.

NOTE: Slow play does not apply to audio CDs or DVD-audio discs.

MUTE

Stops sound to the speaker outputs of certain Arcam amplifiers.

Volume +/–

Adjusts the volume on Arcam remote-controllable amplifiers. Note that the volume (+/–) controls and MUTE button have no

effect on the audio output level of the DVD players.

Advanced controls

These buttons are described on the next page.

NOTE: Remember to install the two AAA batteries

supplied before trying to use your remote control. Do not place anything in front of the FMJ badge on the

left of the front panel (where the IR receiver is located), or the remote control may not work.

ANGLE SETUP STATUS SRCH

ZOOM AUDIO MEM RTN

MODE

SUBT TITLE MENU

Advanced controls (CR-314)

MEM (memorise)

It is possible to ‘bookmark’ up to three points on a DVD title, so you can jump quickly to those parts of the title in the future. Press MEM to access the ‘Bookmark’ menu.

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Press SUBT on the remote control to cycle through

the available subtitle languages, including ‘OFF’. Some

discs force subtitles on, over-riding player set up.

P MODE (play modes)

Press P MODE to toggle random playback

ZOOM

Press ZOOM to enlarge a particular area of

the picture. Each press of the ZOOM button

increases the zoom, normally until a maximum

of 4x enlargement is reached (although the

amount of zoom possible varies depending on

the type of disc: in some cases no zooming is

possible). Pressing ZOOM when the maximum

enlargement has been reached returns the

image to normal size.

While using the zoom function, the cursor pad can be used to move around within the image.

The zoom function can also be used when

playback is paused.

Note that a zoom level of x1.25 is particularly

useful if the output from the DVD player is in

a screen format different from that of your TV.

A zoom of x1.25 when a ‘widescreeen’ image

is displayed on a 4:3 TV causes the bars at the

top and bottom of the screen to disappear (although the sides of the image are lost); a

zoom of x1.25 when a 4:3 image is displayed

on a widescreen TV causes the bars at the

side of the image to disappear (although the

top and bottom of the image are lost).

Some DVDs offer the facility to select different

camera angles. If this feature is available the ‘camera’

symbol lights in the display.

Press ANGLE to cycle through the available angles.

SUBT (subtitle)

(see page 20)

ANGLE

TITLE

Press TITLE to access the DVD’s ‘Title’ menu. Note that this feature only applies to multi-title discs.

Press MENU to access the DVD ‘Disc’ menu. This navigation menu is specific 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’.

RTN (return)

Press RTN to move back through the DVD ‘Disc’ and ‘Title’ menus. Note that this feature is only of use with discs using multi-level menus.

SRCH (search)

It is possible to access any point on the disc directly using the ‘Search’ menu.

Press SRCH to access the ‘Search’ menu (see page 16).

STATUS

Press STATUS once to show the elapsed and remaining time of the disc. Press STATUS a second time to give information about the current disc. Press STATUS a third time to close the status display.

The status information displayed varies depending on the type of disc – DVD, CD or VCD.

‘Setup’ allows you to configure the DV27A for use in

your system. Ensure that no disc is playing and press

SETUP to access the ‘Setup’ menu (see page 7).

SETUP

AUDIO

Some DVDs offer the facility to select different audio tracks. Press AUDIO to cycle through those available. The TV displays the number, language and type of audio track, e.g. ‘1 Eng DD 6CH’.

English

MODE

STATUS SRCH

ZOOM ANGLE SUBT PL

AUDIO TRIM TITLE RTN

RPT CLEAR

PROG

A–B

7 8

DISP

4 5 6

1 2 3

DVD

CR-415

SETUP

MEM

OPEN

Using the CR-415 remote control

Opens and closes the disc tray

DISP (display)

Dims or turns the player’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.

This button enables you to repeat a selected

section from the disc (see page 16).

RPT (repeat)

Press RPT to cycle through the repeat play options.

Fast play and Skip chapter/tracks

Play fast (

Use the cursor pad to navigate the On Screen Display (OSD)

‘Setup’ allows you to configure the DVD player for

use in your system. Ensure that no disc is playing and

) and Skip ( ) chapters/tracks in

both directions (see page 6).

press SETUP to access the ‘Setup’ menu.

Cursor pad and OK button

and menu pages. Confirm your selection with the OK button.

A–B

SETUP

OPEN

0–9 keypad

Standby

Press STANDBY to toggle the standby state of the DVD player.

CLEAR

Use CLEAR within the ‘Program’ and ‘Bookmark’ menus to clear a numeric field (see pages 15–16).

PROG (program)

You can program a selection of up to 20 chapters/tracks from a disc to play in any order. Press PROG to access the ‘Programme’ menu (see pages 15 and 16).

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 or buttons to change to the previous/next page. Note that this is not availble on all DVD-audio discs.

NOTE: Slow play does not apply to audio CDs or DVD-audio discs.

Playback control

Pause ( ), Play ( ) and Stop ( )

(see page 6).

Advanced controls

These buttons are described on the next page.

Press MENU to access the DVD ‘Disc’ menu. This navigation menu is specific 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 amplifiers.

Volume +/–

Adjusts the volume on Arcam remote-controllable amplifiers. Note that the volume (+/–) controls and MUTE button have

no effect on the audio output level of the DVD players.

NOTE: Remember to install the two AAA batteries supplied before trying to use your remote control.

Do not place anything in front of the display area on the DVD player (where the IR receiver is located), or the remote control may not work.

MODE

STATUS SRCH

ZOOM ANGLE SUBT PL

AUDIO TRIM TITLE RTN

MEM

Advanced controls (CR-415)

This button brings up a menu very similar to the ‘Trims’ page in the

Set-up menu (as described on page 11). It allows on-the-fly changes

to the relative volume of each speaker in your system, while a disc is

For a full description, see page 11.

Some DVDs offer the facility to select different audio

tracks. Press AUDIO to cycle through the available tracks.

The TV displays the number, language and type of audio

track, e.g. ‘1 Eng DD 6CH’.

ZOOM

Press ZOOM to enlarge a particular area of

the picture. Each press of the ZOOM button

increases the zoom, normally until a maximum

of 4x enlargement is reached (although the

amount of zoom possible varies depending on

the type of disc: in some cases no zooming is

possible). Pressing ZOOM when the maximum

enlargement has been reached returns the image

to normal size.

While using the zoom function, the cursor pad can be used to move around within the image.

The zoom function can also be used when

playback is paused.

Note that a zoom level of x1.25 is particularly

useful if the output from the DVD player is in

a screen format different from that of your TV.

A zoom of x1.25 when a ‘widescreeen’ image is

displayed on a 4:3 TV causes the bars at the top

and bottom of the screen to disappear (although

the sides of the image are lost); a zoom of x1.25

when a 4:3 image is displayed on a widescreen

TV causes the bars at the side of the image to

disappear (although the top and bottom of the

image are lost).

AUDIO

TRIM

being played.

SUBT (subtitle)

Press SUBT on the remote control to cycle through the available subtitle languages, including ‘OFF’. Some discs force subtitles on, overriding player set up.

TITLE

Press TITLE to access the DVD’s ‘Title’ menu. Note that this feature only applies to multi-title discs.

RTN (return)

Press RTN to move back through the DVD ‘Disc’ and ‘Title’ menus. Note that this feature is only of use with discs using multi-level menus.

PL (Pro Logic)

This button allows the Pro Logic processing to be changed on-the-fly (while playback is in progress). Press the button once to see the current processing mode (assuming that the OSD is switched on), then again to change to the next mode. See page 9 for a description of each Pro Logic setting.

SRCH (search)

It is possible to access any point on the disc directly using the ‘Search’ menu.

Press SRCH to access the ‘Search’ menu.

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Press P MODE to toggle random playback

Press STATUS once to show the elapsed and remaining

time of the disc. Press STATUS a second time to give play

status information about the current disc. Press STATUS a

The status information displayed varies depending on the

P MODE

STATUS

third time to close the status display.

type of disc – DVD, CD or VCD.

MEM (memorise)

It is possible to ‘bookmark’ up to three points on a DVD title, so you can quickly jump to those parts of the title again. Press MEM to access the ‘Bookmark’ menu.

ANGLE

Some DVDs offer the facility to select different camera angles. If this feature is available the ‘camera’ symbol lights in the display.

Press ANGLE to cycle through the available angles.

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Advanced DVD and VCD features

00:56:10 00:56:12

Search Ti

me:

Title/Chapter: 01 27

-; - - : - -

This section explains the more sophisticated DVD and VCD features, such as special playback modes and using ‘bookmarks’. The operations described here are not exactly the same for DVDs and VCDs, but are similar enough to make it appropriate to group them together.

Note that many VCDs have a single track, so some operations involving tracks will not be relevant.

JUMPING TO A PARTICULAR POINT

Press the SEARCH button on the remote control to open the ‘Search’ menu:

If the disc is playing, then the elapsed time on the disc is shown in the top right of the page.

A jump can be performed using different specifiers: jump to a particular time or to a specified chapter/track on the disc.

HIDDEN GROUPS

Some DVD-audio discs contain a “hidden group”, which is material that may be accessed only by entering a four-digit password. The hidden group is always the last group on the disc.

To enter the password, and gain access to the hidden group, open the search menu (by pressing the SRCH button on the remote control), enter the group number of the hidden group, then press OK. You will be prompted for the 4-digit password.

Note that this is relevant only to some DVD-audio discs.

SPECIAL PLAYBACK MODES

REPEAT

Press the RPT button on the remote control to cycle through the repeat options. For DVDs, a chapter or title repeat may be selected (i.e. play continuously the current chapter or the current title). For VCDs, a track or disc repeat is available.

When a chapter/track repeat is selected, the loop symbol on the front panel display is illuminated and the current chapter/track is repeated. If a title/disc repeat is selected, the loop symbol and ‘ALL’ are illuminated and the current title/disc is repeated.

To cancel repeat, press the RPT button until ‘Repeat: Off’ is displayed.

TIME

Highlight the ‘Time’ field and enter the time in hours, minutes and seconds, then press OK. The Search menu is removed from the screen and playback starts from the time specified. Invalid time entries are ignored.

TITLE/CHAPTER

(Applies to DVDs only) To jump to a title or chapter, highlight the title/ chapter position and enter the number of the title/chapter to jump to, before pressing OK. It is possible to jump to a chapter within a different title to the current one by entering a value into both fields. Note that specifying a title without a chapter will jump to the first chapter in the title.

GROUP/TRACK

(Applicable to DVD-audio discs only.) To jump to a group or track, highlight the group/track position and enter the number of the group/ track to jump to, before pressing OK. It is possible to jump to a track within a different group to the current one by entering a value into both fields. Note that specifying a group without a track will jump to the first track in the group.

TRACK

(VCDs only) To jump to a specified track on a VCD, enter the track number in the ‘Track’ field, then press OK. Note that many VCDs have only one track.

CLOSING THE SEARCH MENU

When displayed, this menu screen can be closed again by pressing the

SRCH button (which also has the effect of cancelling the search).

SHUFFLE

Press the P MODE button on the remote control to to switch shuffle play on.

The ‘RAND’ (random play) indicator shows on the display, and the chapters/tracks are played in random order.

To cancel random play, press the P MODE button for a second time.

A-B REPEAT

The DV27A can repeat a specific section of a DVD or VCD; this is called an A-B repeat.

To perform an A-B repeat, wait until the disc is at the point where you want the repeat to start, then press A-B. The TV display shows a repeat symbol, followed by ‘A–’, and the front panel shows ‘A–’.

Press A-B again at the point you want the repeat to end. The repeat symbol, followed by ‘A-B’ is shown on the TV monitor, and the front panel shows ‘A-B’. The selected section is repeated in a loop.

To cancel the A-B repeat, press A-B again. A ‘cancelled’ message is displayed on the TV monitor.

PROGRAM (DVD-VIDEO)

Press PROG on the remote control to open the ‘Programme’ menu. Note that playback must be stopped first.

The bottom of the screen shows the number of titles present on the disc, together with the number of chapters in the title selected currently (or the first title if no title has yet been specified). Below this is an information line, giving relevant information for the cursor position.

You can enter a sequence of up to 20 title/chapter combinations for programmed playback. If you enter data that is invalid for the current disc, the field is erased automatically.

A number of aids have been built in to the programme menu to make

2 Title(s) on this disc.

27 Chapter(s) in this title.

Enter title number

Play Clear All

1: 1 5 2: 1 7 3: 1 9 4: 1 4 5: 1 8

6: 1 3 7: 1 1 8: 2 All 9: – – 10: – –

11: – – 12: – – 13: – – 14: – – 15: – –

16: – – 17: – – 18: – – 19: – – 20: – –

it easier to use. These are best illustrated by an example. Let’s assume that you want to play chapters 5, 7, 9, 4, 8, 3, and 1 (in that order) of title 1, then all of title 2.

First, highlight the title position for the first programmed item (as shown in the screen above). Then press the number 1 on the remote control: ‘1’ is shown in the position. Using the remote control, press to highlight the chapter position. The message at the bottom of the screen changes accordingly, prompting you for the required information. Press

5 on the remote handset.

Since we have a number of chapters all from the same title, it would be a lot of work to have to enter the title number each time. Press on the remote handset. Notice that the player assumes that the title number remains the same for this entry as for the previous one. Enter the remaining chapter numbers, pressing after each one. (Note that pressing at the bottom of a column places the cursor at the top of the next column.)

Next, we want to specify all of title 2. For this, highlight the title position of the next entry (entry 8) and enter the number 2, indicating title 2. Highlight the chapter position and, without entering any number, press

. The player fills in the text ‘All’ to indicate that all the chapters in title

2 will be played.

GENERAL

To play the programme you have entered, highlight the ‘PLAY’ button on the screen and press OK. The ‘PROG’ indicator shows in the display and the programmed sequence begins.

If you make a mistake while programming, you can clear a single field by highlighting it and pressing CLEAR. To clear all the fields at once, highlight the ‘CLEAR ALL’ button on the screen and press OK.

To stop the programmed sequence and return to normal playback, select the PLAY button in the programme menu, with no programme specified. This clears the programme mode and causes normal playback order to be resumed.

Note that skipping forward or back through tracks while in programmed play mode skips through the programmed sequence.

‘BOOK MARKING’

It is possible to ‘bookmark’ up to three points on a DVD title, allowing you to jump directly to those parts of the disc in the future.

STORING A BOOKMARK

1. Start playback of the disc from a point about 30 seconds before the point that you would like to bookmark.

2. Press the MEM button on the remote control. This will open up the bookmark menu.

3. Three bookmark locations will be displayed. Highlight one of the locations using the cursor pad on the remote control. It does not matter to the player which location you use.

4. At the point of the disc you wish to bookmark, press the OK button. The menu will close automatically.

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PROGRAM (DVD-AUDIO)

The programming of a sequence for a DVD-audio disc is essentially the same as for a DVD-video disc, and the instructions given above should be followed. For DVD-audio discs, the “titles with chapters” combination found on DVD-video discs changes to “groups with tracks”.

PROGRAM (VCD)

The bottom of the screen shows the number of tracks present on the disc. Below this is an information line, giving relevant information for the cursor position.

You can enter a sequence of up to 20 tracks for programmed playback. If you enter data that is invalid for the current disc, the field is erased automatically.

To program the player, highlight the first entry (using the cursor pad on the remote control), then press the number of the track you want to play first. To enter a second track, move down, then type the number of the second track to play, etc. To enter a track number greater than 9, press the two digits sequentially (e.g., for track 10, first press 1, then press 0).

To play the programme you have entered, highlight the PLAY button on the screen and press OK. The ‘PROG’ indicator shows on the front panel display and the programmed sequence begins.

To stop the programmed sequence and return to normal playback, select the ‘PLAY’ button in the programme menu with no programme specified. This clears programme mode and causes normal playback order to be resumed.

PLAYING FROM A BOOKMARK

1. Insert the disc into the machine that you would like to play. Once playback of the disc has started, press the MEM button.

2. Any bookmarks set for this disc will be shown on the display (indicated by the time of the bookmark). Note that the time of each bookmark is relative to the start of the title that contains the bookmark, not to the start of the disc.

3. Highlight the bookmark that you wish to activate, then press

OK.

4. The bookmark menu will close automatically, and playback will start from the location of the bookmark.

CLEARING A BOOKMARK

Bookmarks for a particular disc may be cleared only if the disc is in the player.

1. With the disc in the player, press the MEM button.

2. Any bookmarks set for this disc will be shown on the display.

3. Highlight the bookmark that you wish to clear, then press

CLEAR.

4. Press MEM to close the bookmark menu.

Bookmarks may be stored for up to 50 discs, with each disc having up to three bookmarks.

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Advanced MP3/WMA/JPEG and audio CD features

Mp3 Info: 2People.mp3 Artist: Jean-Jaques Smoothie Album: Song: 2 People Comment: 320kbps/44100H Genre: Disco Year : --- Browse. press ‘OK’ to play.

STOP Browse Disc Track 86:28:15 00:03:27

Up PAF PD/MP3–44100–320kbp

1 2 3 4 5

2People Chillin FeelingGood TheWord YourLove

The DV27A DVD player has the ability to handle MP3, WMA and JPEG files, when these are burned onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc. Picture/ Photo CDs are also playable. These file types may be mixed together, if desired.

This section explains the more sophisticated features of the DV27A relating to audio-CDs and for CD-ROMs that contain MP3, WMA and JPEG files. Operation of both types of discs on the player is similar, except that CD-ROMs can have directories and sub-directories, while audio-CDs do not have a directory structure.

In this section of the document, we use the term ‘CD-ROM’ to refer to a CD-R or CD-RW disc containing MP3, WMA or JPEG files, and including Picture/Photo CDs.

All of these advanced features use on-screen menus, so a TV monitor is required.

SCREEN LAYOUT

When an audio-CD or CD-ROM disc is detected by the DVD player, the disc navigator screen is displayed.

When playing CD-ROMs, the full name of the file being played is

displayed here (subject to screen space).

When playing CD-ROMs, tag information from MP3 and WMA

files is displayed here, if present on the disc.

Helpful messages to the user are displayed here. When the disc

is loaded, the PAF button (7) is highlighted. This means that loading the disc and pressing PLAY or OK is enough to set the disc playing.

PLAYER MODE

When playing audio-CDs or CD-ROMs, the player can be in one of three modes:

Browse mode: the user is free to navigate around the disc directory structure (while playback is stopped). Valid files in each directory (files that can be played) are displayed on the screen. Pressing PLAY while the cursor is on a valid file will start playback from that point, continuing to the end of the disc. Alternatively, the PD or PAF buttons can be used to start playback.

Programme mode: the user is free to navigate around the disc directory structure (while playback is stopped). Valid files in each directory are displayed on the screen. Pressing OK while the cursor is on a valid file will cause the file to be added to the programmed list, (or removed from the list if it had been added previously).

Playlist mode: no navigation of the disc may be performed; the player starts at the beginning of the programmed playlist, and plays through to the end.

The screen shown above is the disc navigator screen, in this example showing a CD-R containing MP3 files. The following items can be identified:

The user command indicator.

The mode of the player. This is described in more detail below.

The current track number and the total number of tracks in this

directory (for CD-ROM discs), or on the whole disc (for audioCDs).

The playback time of the current track, and the total playback

time.

For CD-ROMs, this area shows the current directory.

‘Up’ – for CD-ROMs, selecting this button changes directory to

one level above the current one. This button is not shown for audio-CDs, or if the current directory is at the top level.

‘PAF’ – Play All Files on the disc. Starting from the first valid

file/track, all valid files/tracks on the disc are played, in the order found.

‘PD’ – Play Directory. (CD-ROMs only). Starting from the first

valid file in the current directory, all the (valid) files in the current directory are played.

The names of the tracks in this directory. For audio-CDs, the text

‘Track 1’, etc., is shown here. For CD-ROMs, the text shown here is based on the file name of the track.

BROWSING THE DISC (BROWSE MODE)

By default, the disc navigator is in ‘Browse’ mode. In this mode, the user can navigate around the disc (using the cursor pad for direction and ‘OK’ to select an option). Use the ‘Up’ button to move to a higher-level directory; to enter a lower-level directory, press OK when the directory name is highlighted.

At any time, press PLAY or OK to begin playback from the file/track highlighted currently. Navigation around the current directory is possible during playback, but playback stops automatically if you attempt to navigate out of the current directory.

PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK (AUDIO-CDS)

13 Track(s) on this disc.

Enter title number.

Play Clear All

1: 1 2: 2 3: 3 4: 4 5: 5

6: 6 7: 7 8: 8 9: 9 10: 10

11: 11 12: 12 13: 13 14: – – 15: – –

16: – – 17: – – 18: – – 19: – – 20: – –

DISPLAYING JPEG IMAGES

Press PROG on the remote control to open the ‘Programme’ menu. Playback must be stopped first.

The bottom of the screen shows the number of tracks present on the disc. Below this is an information line, giving relevant information for the cursor position.

You can enter a sequence of up to 20 tracks for programmed playback. If you enter data that is invalid for the current disc, the field will be erased automatically.

To play the programme you have entered, highlight the PLAY button on the screen and press OK. The ‘PROG’ indicator shows on the front panel display and the programmed sequence begins.

Note that in programmed playback mode, skipping track forward or back skips forward or back through the programmed sequence.

The player returns to ‘Browse’ mode if no programme has been entered when PROG is pressed for a second time.

Your DVD player can display JPEG files from a CD-ROM disc, including those on “Kodak” Picture CD discs. Images on the disc can be selected for “playback” in the same way as audio tracks, described above.

When displaying images, the display time of each image varies, as follows:

 If the current image is followed in the play list by another image,

then the display time of the current image will be four seconds (unless playback is paused)

 If the current image is followed by an audio track (MP3/WMA),

then the image will be displayed until either the next image in the play list is encountered or the end of the play list is reached (whichever comes first)

When playback is stopped, the disc navigator screen will be displayed.

ROTATING THE IMAGE

If the image needs to be rotated on the screen, use the cursor pad on the remote control to indicate the angle of rotation (‘up’ indicates 0 degrees (no rotation), ‘right’ is 90 degrees, etc.) The same effect can be achieved by using the ANGLE button, which will rotate the image by 90 degrees each time it is pressed.

Rotating the image will cause playback to be paused. To resume playback (play the next item in the play list), press PLAY.

ENLARGING THE IMAGE

Pressing the ZOOM button causes the image to be enlarged on the screen. Four stages of “zoom” are available, up to 4 times bigger.

When an image is enlarged, the direction keys on the remote control allow navigation around the enlarged image. So, for example, pressing the left arrow will cause the image to move to the right, allowing the left side of the picture to be viewed.

It is not possible to rotate an enlarged image, but it is possible to enlarge a rotated image.

KODAK PICTURE CD

A Kodak Picture CD has a single directory on the disc that contains all the disc images. If the DVD player detects a genuine Kodak Picture CD, it will display the contents of this directory on the screen. It is not possible to navigate to other directories on the disc.

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PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK (CD-ROM)

Pressing the PROG button on the remote control stops playback (if active) and changes the player mode to ‘Programme’ mode (as

indicated at point 2). Navigating the directory tree is the same as described earlier for

‘Browse’ mode. Files from any location on the disc may be added to the playlist by moving the cursor to the file, then pressing OK on the remote control. Files that are present in the playlist are shown with a light blue highlight.

To remove a file from the playlist, move the cursor to the file and press

OK. The blue highlight disappears from the file, indicating that the file is

no longer in the playlist. To remove all files from the playlist, press CLEAR on the remote control.

When you have entered the programme to your satisfaction, press the

PROG button again. This changes the display to show the programmed

list (‘Playlist’ mode) and playback starts automatically. Playback can be stopped and started using the STOP and PLAY keys,

as normal. To stop the programmed sequence and return to normal playback, press the PROG button for a third time; this stops playback and changes the player to ‘Browse’ mode.

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SHUFFLE AND REPEAT

Note that this section is valid for audio-CDs only. Repeat and Shuffle cannot be set at the same time.

REPEAT

Press the RPT button on the remote control to cycle throught the repeat options. ‘Track’ or ‘Disc’ (i.e. all) repeat are available.

When a track repeat is selected, the loop symbol on the front panel display is illuminated and the current track is repeated. If a disc repeat is selected, the loop symbol and ‘ALL’ are illuminated and the entire disc is repeated.

To cancel repeat, press the RPT button until the Repeat symbols on the front panel display are no longer illuminated.

SHUFFLE

Press the P MODE button on the remote control to activate shuffle play. The ‘RAND’ (random play) indicator shows on the display, and the tracks are played in random order.

To cancel random play, press the P MODE button for a second time.

RESTRICTIONS FOR CD-ROMS

The following is a list of restrictions that are imposed by the DVD player on CD-ROMs and on MP3/WMA files.

 Fast forward and fast rewind do not work with MP3 or WMA

playback.

 Skipping forward past the end of a directory with CD-ROMs

causes playback to continue from the next directory containing valid files. Skip-back can be performed only as far as the beginning of the current directory.

 Directory trees may be up to 10 directories deep.  Only sample rates of 44.1kHz and 48kHz are supported.  For MP3 playback, the following constant bit rates are supported:

32, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 256 and 320 kilobits per second. Variable bitrate (VBR) between 96kb/s and 320kb/s is also supported.

 For WMA playback, the following constant bit rates are

supported: 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, and 192 kilobits per second.

 CD-ROM discs may contain files other than MP3, WMA or

JPEGs, but these will not be displayed on the screen.

Because of differences in the many MP3 and WMA encoders available, we recommend that you conduct a test recording before transferring large numbers of files to CD-R or CD-RW for subsequent playback on the DV27A.

Remote-control codes

The following table gives the IR-commands accepted by the DV27A. The system code for the DV78 is 25 (in common with other Arcam DVD players).

Power commands

Command Decimal Code Power toggle 25–12 Power-on 25–123 Power-off 25–124

Playback control commands

Command Decimal Code Track number ‘n’, (e.g., 1) 25–n (e.g., 25–1) Track forward 25–32 Track back 25–33 Fast forward 25–52 Fast rewind 25–50 Slow forward 25–30 Slow rewind 25–31 Open 25–45 Pause 25–48 Stop 25–54 Play 25–53

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Display control commands

Command Decimal Code Display 25–18

Advanced control commands

Command Decimal Code Repeat toggle 25–29 Repeat A-B 25–59 Clear 25–58 Programme 25–41 Up 25–86 Down 25–85 Left 25–81 Right 25–80 OK 25–87 PMode 25–64 Subtitle 25–65 Title 25–66 Menu 25–67 Zoom 25–68 Audio 25–69 Mem (Bookmark) 25–70 Return 25–72 Angle 25–73 Setup 25–74 Status 25–75 Search 25–76 PL 25–77 Trim 25–37

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEMS WITH REMOTE CONTROLS

Problem Possible cause Solution

Remote control not working DVD not selected (CR-314) Select DVD using the remote’s CD/DVD toggle switch

Batteries not installed, incorrectly installed, or flat

Obstruction between IR lens and remote control

Player does not respond consistently to the remote control

Player does not respond to a learning remote control

What are the discrete on/off codes for use with my learning remote?

The player is not configured to use the correct remote type

The remote control has not been programmed correctly

The system code for the DVD player is 25 (hex. 0x19). The on/off codes are: On = 123 (hex. 0x7b) Off = 124 (hex. 0x7c) A complete list of codes can be found on our website at www.arcam.co.uk

PROBLEMS WITH VIDEO OUTPUT

Check battery compartment and reinstall batteries if necessary

Remove any obstruction

Change the ‘Remote Type’ item on the ‘Operation’ page of the Set-up menu to the correct type

Reprogram the remote control. If programming from the supplied (ARCAM) remote control, ensure that the ARCAM remote control is configured to DVD and not to CD (see above)

Problem Possible cause Solution

No picture! Incorrect input selected on the TV Select the appropriate video input on the TV (consult your TV handbook)

Bad video connection from DV27A to TV

The player has been put into standby (the power LED is red)

Progressive scan output from the DVD player is being used, but the television (or another device in the signal path) cannot handle progressive scan input

‘Black bars’ are shown at the top and bottom of the screen

Picture is coloured strangely ‘HQ video’ is set incorrectly in ‘Setup’

Picture is ‘jerky’ or shimmers This occurs when NTSC discs (such

No progressive video output The television is not connected to the

The picture freezes for a moment approximately half way through a film

The picture freezes for a moment at random points in a film

This can occur when a ‘Wide screen’ film is viewed on a 4:3 format television. Even with a 16:9 format television, ‘black bars’ may still be visible. This is because the DVD being viewed, although ‘Wide screen’, is not in 16:9 format. Many films are in 1:2.35 format, which will not completely fill a 16:9 screen.

menu Component or RGB video leads are

crossed ‘TV system’ is set incorrectly in ‘Setup’

as those from the USA) are played in a machine where the output is set to PAL (such as those sold in Europe), or

vice-versa

progressive scan video connectors This is caused by the player changing

layers on a two-layer disc

The disc is dirty or damaged A damaged or dirty disc may cause audio and/or video drop-outs to occur (and

Check connections at both ends and, if necessary, try an alternative cable

Press the green button on the remote control to bring the player out of standby

Use the interlaced video connections instead of those for progressive scan

Enter the ‘Setup’ menu and check the ‘HQ video’ setting (see page 8)

Check wiring between the DV27A and the TV monitor

Enter the ‘Setup’ menu and check the ‘TV system’ setting (see page 8)

If your television can handle both NTSC- and PAL-format video, then enter the ‘Setup’ menu and change the ‘TV system’ setting (on the ‘Video’ page) to ‘Auto’.

See page 4 of this handbook

There is no fault. Further information about disc layer changes can often be found on the rear cover of the disc packaging.

may be accompanied by increased drive noise). Clean or replace the disc.

PROBLEMS WITH AUDIO OUTPUT

Problem Possible cause Solution

No sound! Incorrect input selected on audio

device (decoder, receiver, amplifier, etc.)

Bad audio connection (analogue or digital) from DV27A to audio device

Select the appropriate input on the audio device (consult that product’s handbook)

Check connections at both ends and, if necessary, try an alternative cable

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No sound from the centre/rear speakers

A two-channel source, such as a CD, is being played

The ‘Audio’ is set incorrectly in the ‘Setup’ menu

The centre/rear speakers are configured incorrectly in the ‘Setup’ menu

Bad connection between the DV27A and the amplifier/receiver or the amplifier/receiver and the speakers

There is no fault

Enter the ‘Setup’ menu and change the ‘Audio’ setting to ‘Bitstream/6ch.’ (see page 9)

Enter the ‘Setup’ menu and change the settings on the ‘Speakers’ page to reflect your speaker configuration (see page 10)

Check connections at both end and, if necessary, try alternative cables

PROBLEMS WITH DISC PLAYABILITY

Problem Possible cause Solution

Player loads disc but does not play, or play-back halts unexpectedly (perhaps with the message ‘Invalid Region’ being displayed)

Disc does not play and ‘Bad Disc’ is displayed

Cannot enter player ‘Setup’ menu Disc still playing Stop disc, and press SETUP on remote control (see page 7)

Not all discs play automatically when loaded

There is a fault in the manufacturing of the disc

The disc is from the wrong region DVD discs are designed to be played only in the region that they are sold in (for

The disc is damaged or dirty, or does not contain any files that the DV27A can handle

Press PLAY

Some discs are manufactured incorrectly, and are known to cause problems on ARCAM (and other) DVD players. Naturally, we aim to support all discs; from time-to-time we issue software upgrades for the player that fixes new problems of which we are aware. Please contact ARCAM customer support for further details.

example, discs from the USA are ‘Region 1’ and discs from Europe are ‘Region 2’). Your player is factory-configured to play discs from the region it is to be sold in, and may not play discs from other regions.

Remove disc from tray and check surfaces for damage or dirt. In the case of a CD-ROM, check that the disc contains valid MP3/WMA or JPEG files.

Some MP3/WMA files cannot be played

The player takes a long time to identify a CD

The front-panel display is not illuminated

There are some restrictions on the type of MP3/WMA files that the DV27A player can play

Since this is a DVD player (primarily), it checks for discs in the following order: DVDs, SVCDs, VCDs, CDs. Therefore it takes longer to identify a CD than any other disc type.

The front-panel display has been switched off

BEFORE CONTACTING CUSTOMER SERVICES

If any problem persists or cannot be cured using the advice given, either contact your Arcam dealer or Arcam customer support.

Before contacting Arcam customer services with a question however, it is useful to have various version and region numbers available. This information is displayed in the top left corner of the screen when the player is first switched on (or brought out of standby).

See page 20 of this Handbook

The front panel supports three different levels of illumination. Press the ‘DISP’ button on the remote control to select your preferred level

This information is shown for approximately two seconds, and is the following format:

software version/ drive version/ Arcam shipping region/ DVD region

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Technical specications

General

Power Requirements 115V or 230V AC, set by voltage selector switch on rear panel

Power consumption <45VA

Dimensions 430mm x 90mm x 280mm

Weight net: 6.2kg; packed: 7.8kg

Video outputs

Composite video 1 x gold plated phono:

1V pk-pk into 75Ω

S-Video 1 x 4-pin mini-DIN:

Y 1V pk-pk in 75Ω, C 0.3V pk-pk into 75Ω

SCART socket with RGB video All 0.7V into 75Ω, composite video 1V into 75Ω, and stereo audio.

Auto switching of TV with aspect ratio control

Progressive scan video Pure Progressive™ motion adaptive 4-field processing by Silicon Image Corporation

3 gold plated phono sockets: Y 1V pk-pk into 75Ω; Pb 0.7V pk-pk into 75Ω; Pr 0.7V pk-pk into 75Ω

Audio outputs

Analogue audio outputs 6 channel outputs on gold plated phono sockets

Output level 2.2V rms at 0dB signal, 4V rms on left and right with HDCD discs

Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz (+0.1db, –0.5dB)

THD+N <0.005% for 1kHz 0dB signal, measured 22Hz–22kHz, unweighted

Signal-to-noise ratio 105dB, measured 20Hz–20kHz, unweighted

Digital audio output (IEC958) PCM/Dolby digital/MPEG/DTS on gold plated phono (coaxial) and TOSLINK (optical)

Accessories supplied

CR-314 remote control 2 x AAA batteries Mains lead

E&OE

NOTE: All specification values are typical unless otherwise stated.

Continual improvement policy

Arcam has a policy of continual improvement for its products. This means that designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Guarantee

WORLDWIDE GUARANTEE

This entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge, during the first two years after purchase, at any authorised Arcam distributor provided that it was originally purchased from an authorised Arcam dealer or distributor. The manufacturer can take no responsibility for defects arising from accident, misuse, abuse, wear and tear, neglect or through unauthorised adjustment and/or repair, neither can they accept responsibility for damage or loss occurring during transit to or from the person claiming under the guarantee.

THE WARRANTY COVERS:

Parts and labour costs for two years from the purchase date. After two years you must pay for both parts and labour costs. The warranty

does not cover transportation costs at any time.

CLAIMS UNDER GUARANTEE

This equipment should be packed in the original packing and returned to the dealer from whom it was purchased, or failing this, directly to the Arcam distributor in the country of residence.

It should be sent carriage prepaid by a reputable carrier -– NOT by post. No responsibility can be accepted for the unit whilst in transit to the dealer or distributor and customers are therefore advised to insure the unit against loss or damage whilst in transit.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT ARCAM AT:

Arcam Customer Support Department, Pembroke Avenue, Waterbeach, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 9QR, England

Telephone: +44 (0)1223 203200 Fax: +44 (0)1223 863384 Email: support@arcam.co.uk

PROBLEMS?

If your dealer is unable to answer any query regarding this or any other Arcam product please contact Arcam Customer Support on +44 (0) 1223 203200 or write to us at the above address and we will do our best to help you.

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ON LINE REGISTRATION

You can register your Arcam product on line at:

www.arcam.co.uk

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Consignes de sécurité

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

ATTENTION

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION : Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne pas enlever le couvercle (ou le panneau arrière). Aucune intervention n’est possible pour l’utilisateur. Pour le service, voir un personnel qualifié.

AVERTISSEMENT : Pour éviter tout risque d’incendie ou de choc électrique, ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

Le symbole d’un éclair dans un triangle a pour objet d’avertir l’utilisateur de la présence à l’intérieur du boîtier de l’appareil de “tension électrique dangereuse” non-isolée et de force suffisante à constituer un risque de choc électrique.

Le point d’exclamation dans un triangle a pour objet d’avertir l’utilisateur de la présence de renseignements importants concernant l’utilisation et la maintenance (le service après vente) dans la documentation fournie avec le produit.

ATTENTION : Au Canada et aux États-Unis, pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique, alignez la lame large de la fiche secteur avec la fente large de la prise murale, puis enfoncez la fiche complètement.

CONSEILS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTS

Cet appareil a été conçu et fabriqué conformément aux normes de qualité et de sécurité les plus strictes. Vous devez cependant observer les précautions suivantes lors de son installation et de son utilisation.

1. Avertissements et consignes

Il est conseillé de lire les consignes de sécurité et d’utilisation avant de mettre cet appareil en marche. Conservez ce manuel pour pouvoir vous y référer par la suite et respectez scrupuleusement les avertissements figurant dans ce manuel ou sur l’appareil lui-même.

2. Eau et humidité

L’installation d’un appareil électrique à proximité d’une source d’eau présente de sérieux risques. Il ne faut pas utiliser l’appareil à proximité d’un point d’eau : près d’une baignoire, d’un lavabo, d’un évier, dans une cave humide ou à côté d’une piscine, etc.

3. Chute d’objets ou infiltration de liquides

Veillez à ne pas laisser tomber d’objets ni faire couler de liquides à travers l’une des ouvertures du boîtier. Ne posez pas d’objet contenant du liquide sur l’appareil.

4. Ventilation

Évitez de placer l’appareil sur un lit, un canapé, un tapis ou une surface similaire instable, ou dans une bibliothèque ou un meuble fermé, ce qui risquerait d’empêcher une ventilation correcte. Pour permettre une ventilation appropriée, il est conseillé de prévoir au minimum un espace de 5 cm de chaque côté et au-dessus de l’appareil.

5. Exposition à la chaleur

Ne placez pas l’appareil près d’une flamme nue ou d’un dispositif produisant de la chaleur, tel un radiateur, un poêle ou autre appareil (y compris les amplificateurs).

6. Conditions climatiques

L’appareil est conçu pour fonctionner dans des climats modérés.

7. Étagères et supports

Utilisez uniquement des étagères ou des supports pour appareils audio. Si l’appareil est posé sur un support mobile, déplacez celui-ci avec précaution, pour éviter tout risque de chute.

8. Nettoyage

Débranchez l’appareil du secteur avant de le nettoyer. Pour le nettoyage, utilisez un chiffon doux, humide et non pelucheux.

N’utilisez pas de diluant pour peinture ou de solvant chimique. L’emploi d’aérosols ou de produits de nettoyage pour meubles est

déconseillé, car le passage d’un chiffon humide risquerait de laisser des marques blanches indélébiles.

9. Alimentation secteur

Branchez l’appareil uniquement sur une alimentation secteur du type mentionné dans le manuel d’utilisation ou indiqué sur l’appareil luimême.

10. Protection des cordons secteur

Veillez à ce que les cordons secteur ne se trouvent pas dans un lieu de passage ou pincés par un objet quelconque. Prêtez particulièrement attention aux cordons et fiches secteur à leurs points de sortie de l’appareil.

11. Mise à la terre

Assurez-vous que l’appareil est correctement mis à la terre.

12. Câbles haute tension

Évitez de monter une antenne extérieure à proximité de câbles haute tension.

13. Périodes de non-utilisation

Si l’appareil possède une fonction de mise en veille, un courant faible continuera de circuler lorsqu’il est réglé sur ce mode. Débranchez le cordon secteur de la prise murale si l’appareil doit rester inutilisé pendant une période prolongée.

14. Odeur suspecte

Arrêtez et débranchez immédiatement l’appareil en cas de fumée ou d’odeur anormale. Contactez immédiatement votre revendeur.

15. Service

Ne tentez pas d’effectuer d’autres opérations que celles mentionnées dans ce manuel. Toute autre intervention doit être effectuée par un personnel qualifié.

16. Entretien par un personnel qualifié

L’appareil doit être entretenu par du personnel qualifié lorsque :

A. la fiche ou le cordon secteur a été endommagé, B. des objets sont tombés ou du liquide a coulé dans l’appareil, C. l’appareil a été exposé à la pluie, D. l’appareil ne semble pas fonctionner normalement ou présente

des altérations dans son fonctionnement,

E. l’appareil est tombé ou le boîtier a été endommagé.

CONFORMITÉ AUX NORMES DE SÉCURITÉ

Cet appareil est conçu pour répondre à la norme internationale de sécurité électrique IEC 60065.

Utilisation de ce manuel

Ce manuel est conçu pour vous fournir toutes les informations dont vous avez besoin pour installer, brancher, régler et utiliser le lecteur de DVD Arcam FMJ DV27A. Il décrit également la télécommande fournie avec l’appareil.

Si le DV27A a été installé et configuré comme élément de votre chaîne haute fidélité par un revendeur Arcam agréé, il n’est pas nécessaire de lire les chapitres traitant de l’installation et du réglage de l’appareil. Consultez la table des matières pour connaître les sections pertinentes.

SÉCURITÉ

Les consignes de sécurité figurent à la page précédente de ce manuel. Bien que bon nombre d’entre elles fassent appel au simple bon sens,

il est conseillé de les lire pour votre propre sécurité et pour éviter d’endommager l’appareil. Il s’agit d’un produit de Classe 1 nécessitant une prise de terre.

TYPES DE DISQUE LUS

Le lecteur de DVD Arcam DV27A peut lire les disques suivants :

 DVD-Vidéo (une seule zone, réglée en usine)  DVD-Audio  CDDA (CD audio “normaux”), HDCD, CD-DTS (CD contenant

une bande sonore DTS), CD-R et CD-RW

 CD Vidéo, y compris CVCD, SVCD et DVCD  Fichiers audio MP3 et WMA sur CD-ROM ou CD-R/CD-RW

(avec certaines restrictions)

 CD Photo (fichiers image JPEG).

Ce produit utilise une technologie de protection de copyright couverte par certains brevets américains et par d’autres droits de la propriété intellectuelle détenus par Macrovision Corporation et par d’autres détenteurs de tels droits. L’utilisation de cette technologie de protection de copyright doit être autorisée par Macrovision Corporation et doit être limitée à des fins domestiques ou similaires, sauf accord préalable de Macrovision Corporation. Tout procédé de rétrotechnique ou le désassemblage est strictement interdit.

Il faut noter que certains téléviseurs haute définition ne sont pas entièrement compatibles avec ce produit et pourraient produire des artefacts sur l’image. Si vous rencontrez des problèmes d’image avec le balayage progressif 525, nous vous recommandons d’utiliser la sortie “définition standard”. Pour de plus amples informations concernant la compatibilité de ce modèle de lecteur de DVD 525p avec votre téléviseur, veuillez contacter le Service Clientèle Arcam.

Fabriqué sous licence Dolby Laboratories, Inc. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “MLP Lossless” et le symbole double-D sont des marques de Dolby

réservés.

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

Consignes de sécurité ................................................................26

Conseils de sécurité importants................................................. 26

Conformité aux normes de sécurité........................................26

Utilisation de ce manuel............................................................. 27

Installation .....................................................................................28

Mise en place de l’appareil............................................................. 28

Branchement des sorties : vidéo................................................ 28

Connexions audio numérique .....................................................29

Connexions audio analogique...................................................... 29

Entrée télécommande...................................................................... 29

Raccordement secteur ..................................................................... 29

Utilisation courante de votre lecteur de DVD.....................30

Commandes du panneau avant .................................................. 30

Lecture d’un disque............................................................................ 30

Introduction............................................................................................ 31

Mise sous tension................................................................................ 31

Afchage d’une image sur l’écran du téléviseur.................31

Utilisation des menus de conguration................................... 31

Conguration du lecteur de DVD........................................... 31

Réglages de base.................................................................................. 31

Réglages vidéo....................................................................................... 32

Réglages audio....................................................................................... 33

Conguration des enceintes .........................................................34

Réglage des retards ............................................................................ 34

Conguration des réglages ns.................................................... 35

Réglage de l’accès................................................................................ 35

Terminer les réglages......................................................................... 35

Utilisation de la télécommande CR-314 ................................36

Commandes avancées (CR-314).............................................. 37

Utilisation de la télécommande CR-415 ................................38

Commandes avancées (CR-415).............................................. 39

Fonctions DVD et VCD avancées ............................................ 40

Accéder à un endroit donné d’un disque .............................40

Groupes cachés....................................................................................40

Modes de lecture spéciaux............................................................40

« Marquage »......................................................................................... 41

Fonctions CD audio et MP3/WMA/JPEG avancées............. 42

Disposition de l’écran........................................................................ 42

Modes de fonctionnement du lecteur.....................................42

Naviguer dans le disque (mode “Navigation”) ...................42

Lecture programmée (CD audio) ............................................. 43

Lecture programmée (CD-ROM).............................................43

Afchage d’images JPEG.................................................................. 43

Lecture répétée et aléatoire......................................................... 44

Restrictions pour les CD-ROM................................................... 44

Les commandes IR ......................................................................45

Informations complémentaires : Dépannage .........................46

Spécications techniques ...........................................................48

Garantie......................................................................................... 49

Enregistrement sur Internet........................................................... 49

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COAXOPTICAL

POWER INLET

SUPPLY

VOLTAGE

SCART A/V OUT

COMPOSITE

Pr R

COMPONENT Y G

S VIDEO

PCM/BITSTREAM

1 2

VID EO OU T

DIG ITAL O UT

AUD IO OUT

230V

Pr/R Y/G Pb/B

PROGRESSIVE VIDEO

REMOTE

CEN TRE

SUB

Installation

MISE EN PLACE DE L’APPAREIL

Placez le DV27A sur une surface plane et stable et assurez-vous que l’appareil est suffisamment ventilé.

BRANCHEMENT DES SORTIES : VIDÉO

Pour visionner un DVD depuis le lecteur, il faut connecter l’une de ses sorties vidéo à un téléviseur, un moniteur ou un projecteur.

Le DV27A comporte cinq sorties vidéo :

 Vidéo composantes  RVB  S-Vidéo  Vidéo composite  Vidéo composantes 525P (480P) et 625P (576P) à balayage

progressif

Un seul type de sortie vidéo suffit. Choisissez la sortie adaptée à votre téléviseur.

REMARQUE : Si votre téléviseur n’accepte aucun de ces types de vidéo, il est grand temps d’en acheter un nouveau !

Notez qu’il est possible de connecter un appareil (un ampli-tuner A/V, par exemple) entre le lecteur de DVD et le téléviseur, à condition que cet appareil accepte le type de signal vidéo correct. Quant à son branchement, consultez la documentation du matériel concerné pour de plus amples instructions.

VIDÉO COMPOSANTES

Les sorties vidéo composantes se trouvent entre les connecteurs SCART et S-Vidéo. Trois câbles phono sont nécessaires pour connecter les sorties composantes Y, Pb et Pr du lecteur de DVD aux entrées Y, Pb et Pr du téléviseur. Assurez-vous que les câbles conviennent à la vidéo et sont de longueur à peu près égale. Certaines interfaces vidéo composantes sont signalées de manière différente : si les entrées composantes de votre téléviseur ne sont pas signalées par Y, Pb et Pr, consultez le tableau ci-dessous.

Lecteur DV27A Y Pb Pr

REMARQUE : En général, les lecteurs de DVD et les téléviseurs vidéo composantes ne sont pas disponibles en Europe.

alternative alternative alternative Y Y Y Cb (B–Y) U Cr (R–Y) V

SORTIE RVB

La sortie RVB est disponible sur les prises SCART et Composantes/RVB et offre une qualité d’image comparable à celle de la vidéo composantes.

Utilisez des câbles appropriés pour connecter la prise SCART ou les prises phono RVB au téléviseur. Si vous utilisez les sorties RVB, vous devez également utiliser COMPOSITE comme signal de synchronisation.

Si vous effectuez la connexion à votre téléviseur via la prise SCART, il est préférable de désactiver les haut-parleurs de votre téléviseur pour éviter un conflit entre les signaux audio stéréo de la prise SCART et ceux provenant du téléviseur.

Commande A/V : La sortie SCART comporte un signal de commande qui active l’entrée SCART du téléviseur lorsque le lecteur DV27A est mis sous tension. Elle indique aussi le format correct (16/9 ou 4/3) aux téléviseurs 16/9, à condition que ces fonctions soient prises en charge par le téléviseur.

REMARQUE : Le lecteur de DVD ne peut pas prendre en charge la vidéo composantes et la vidéo RVB en même temps. Ce point est précisé dans le menu “Setup”. L’utilisation de l’une de ces sorties avec une configuration incorrecte modifie la couleur de l’image. La connexion croisée des trois signaux provoque des effets semblables.

Avant d’utiliser les sorties vidéo composantes, assurez-vous que la prise SCART est libre. Si elle ne l’est pas, déconnectez les câbles vidéo composantes.

S-VIDÉO

La sortie S-Vidéo (également appelée S-VHS ou Y/C) est généralement compatible avec tous les types de téléviseurs. Connectez la sortie SVIDEO du lecteur de DVD à l’entrée S-Vidéo du téléviseur à l’aide d’un câble approprié.

VIDÉO COMPOSITE

Si votre téléviseur n’est doté que d’une entrée composite (aussi désignée CVBS ou simplement “vidéo”), connectez celle-ci à la sortie vidéo COMPOSITE du lecteur de DVD, à l’aide d’un câble phono adapté à la vidéo.

VIDÉO À BALAYAGE PROGRESSIF

Si votre téléviseur accepte les signaux vidéo à balayage progressif, vous pouvez le connecter à la sortie vidéo à balayage progressif du DV27A. Si vous ne savez pas si votre téléviseur accepte la vidéo à balayage progressif, consultez sa documentation ou contacter votre revendeur.

Connectez la sortie à balayage progressif du lecteur DV27A à votre téléviseur à l’aide des trois prises phono situées au-dessus de la prise SCART et suivez les instructions décrites ci-dessus pour connecter la vidéo composantes.

CONNEXIONS AUDIO NUMÉRIQUE

Connectez votre décodeur audio surround, ampli-tuner ou convertisseur N-A externe au moyen d’un câble coaxial ou d’un câble optique, si vous souhaitez l’utiliser avec le lecteur de DVD. Ces sorties numériques fournissent des signaux audio PCM 2-canaux, Dolby Digital, DTS ou MPEG multicanal, selon la source utilisée. Vous pouvez également, à l’aide du menu de configuration, définir la sortie numérique de manière à ce qu’elle génère toujours de la PCM 2canaux (mixage stéréo).

Utilisez de préférence la connexion coaxiale, dont les performances sont légèrement supérieures. Connectez la sortie coaxiale du lecteur de DVD à l’entrée audio numérique coaxiale du décodeur/convertisseur N-A ou de l’ampli-tuner au moyen d’un câble phono adapté à l’audio numérique.

Ou bien, connectez la sortie optique du lecteur de DVD à l’entrée optique du décodeur/convertisseur N-A ou de l’ampli-tuner à l’aide d’un câble optique TOSLINK.

RACCORDEMENT SECTEUR

CORDON SECTEUR

Normalement, l’appareil est livré avec une fiche secteur moulée déjà montée sur le cordon. Si vous devez, pour une raison quelconque, retirer la fiche, jetez-la immédiatement car son branchement sur une prise murale risquerait de provoquer une électrocution. Si vous avez besoin d’un nouveau cordon secteur, contactez votre revendeur Arcam.

LA FICHE SECTEUR EST-ELLE LA BONNE ?

Vérifiez que la fiche fournie avec l’appareil correspond à votre prise secteur et que la tension secteur correspond au réglage (115 V ou 230 V) indiqué sur le panneau arrière de l’appareil.

Si votre tension secteur ou la prise secteur est différente, consultez votre revendeur Arcam ou le service clientèle Arcam au +44 (0)1223 203200.

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CONNEXIONS AUDIO ANALOGIQUE

Si vous souhaitez profiter des convertisseurs N-A de qualité du lecteur de DVD, utilisez les sorties audio analogiques.

Il y a deux paires de sorties (celles-ci sont identiques), marquées

L (gauche) et R (droite). Reliez l’une d’entre elles à l’entrée de

l’amplificateur à l’aide de deux câbles de raccordement appropriés. Le second jeu de sorties audio peut servir au raccordement d’un second amplificateur configuré pour l’utilisation “multi-room” ou peut être relié à un magnétophone destiné aux enregistrements.

Pour le matériel 6-canaux, quatre sorties supplémentaires sont fournies. Au moyen de câbles de raccordement adaptés, reliez celles-ci, ainsi que l’une des paires de sorties 2-canaux, à l’entrée analogique”multicanal” de votre processeur Home Cinéma (celle-ci pourrait être marquée “DVDA” ou “SACD”). L’autre paire de sorties 2-canaux peut toujours servir pour un autre usage, comme suggéré ci-dessus, mais pour le matériel source 6-canaux seuls les canaux droit et gauche seront entendus.

ENTRÉE TÉLÉCOMMANDE

L’entrée REMOTE IN est utile pour envoyer du code RC5 au lecteur DV27A lorsque son emplacement rend le récepteur à infrarouges inutilisable.

BRANCHEMENT

Enfoncez la fiche (prise IEC) du cordon secteur fourni dans la prise POWER INLET située à l’arrière de l’appareil. Vérifiez qu’elle est complètement enfoncée.

Introduisez la fiche située à l’autre extrémité du cordon dans votre prise murale.

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POWER

DV27 A DVD PLAY ER

PAUSESTOPPLAYLOAD

Utilisation courante de votre lecteur de DVD

INTRODUCTION

La section “Principes de fonctionnement” explique la lecture d’un DVD, CD ou autre type de disque, et l’utilisation de la télécommande CR-314.

Les fonctions plus sophistiquées, telles que des modes de lecture spéciaux et l’utilisation des signets, sont décrites plus loin dans la section “Fonctionnement avancé”.

COMMANDES DU PANNEAU AVANT

MISE SOUS TENSION

Pour mettre l’appareil sous tension, appuyez sur la touche POWER. Le voyant lumineux devient vert lorsque l’appareil est sous tension et rouge lorsque ce dernier est en veille (la fonction de veille est activée depuis la télécommande).

Notez que le capteur de la télécommande est situé derrière le logo FMJ. La télécommande ne peut fonctionner que si celui-ci est dégagé.

INDICATEUR HDCD

Le lecteur DV27A reconnaît automatiquement les CD codés HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital). Le voyant situé en dessous du logo FMJ s’allume pour indiquer qu’un disque HDCD est en cours de lecture.

LECTURE D’UN DISQUE

CHARGEMENT D’UN DISQUE

Appuyez sur la touche LOAD du panneau avant (ou sur OPEN sur la télécommande), puis placez le disque sur le tiroir, face de lecture vers le bas. Pour accéder à la face A d’un disque à double face, celle-ci doit être dirigée vers le haut.

Pour refermer le tiroir, appuyez sur la touche LOAD du panneau avant. Le chargement du disque se fait après une pause de quelques secondes.

Au cours de la lecture d’un DVD, le mécanisme tourne à une vitesse bien supérieure à celle nécessaire à la lecture d’un CD et peut être plus bruyant lors du chargement et de la lecture des premiers chapitres.

LECTURE RAPIDE

Appuyez sur ou sur le panneau avant ou sur la télécommande pour accélérer la lecture en avant ou en arrière. Il existe quatre vitesses de lecture rapide : x2, x4, x8 et (à l’exception des CD audio) x20. Appuyez plusieurs fois sur la touche pour faire défiler les différentes vitesses. Pour revenir à la vitesse normale, appuyez sur PLAY.

CHANGEMENT DE CHAPITRE/PLAGE

Pour passer d’un chapitre à un autre (ou d’une plage à une autre d’un CD), appuyez sur or .

Lorsque vous revenez en arrière, appuyez une fois sur la touche pour revenir au début du chapitre en cours. Pour revenir au début du chapitre précédant, appuyez une nouvelle fois sur la touche.

Les CD vidéo, normalement, n’ont qu’une seule plage.

ARRÊT SUR IMAGE

Pour un arrêt sur image, appuyez sur la touche PAUSE du panneau avant ou sur de la télécommande. Pour reprendre la lecture, appuyez sur la touche PLAY du panneau avant ou sur de la télécommande.

ARRÊT DE LA LECTURE

Pour arrêter la lecture, appuyez sur la touche STOP du panneau avant ou sur de la télécommande.

Pour un arrêt temporaire lors de la lecture d’un DVD, appuyez une fois sur la touche STOP. Si vous appuyez sur la touche PLAY, la lecture reprend depuis le point d’arrêt.

Pour un arrêt complet, appuyez deux fois sur la touche STOP, et la lecture reprendra au début du disque.

Navigation dans un menu depuis le panneau avant Vous pouvez, au besoin, naviguer dans un menu de disque ou de film

depuis le panneau avant, à l’aide des touches PAUSE pour “haut”, STOP pour “bas”,, pour “droite”, pour “gauche” et PLAY pour “OK”.

LECTURE D’UN DISQUE

Si la lecture de la plupart des DVD débute alors automatiquement, certains disques affichent tout d’abord un menu. Sélectionnez l’élément “Lecture de film” (ou approchant) du menu à l’aide du bloc de curseurs, puis appuyez sur OK pour lancer la lecture.

Pour les CD et les VCD (et les DVD dont la lecture n’est pas automatique), appuyez sur PLAY.

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