Cambridge Audio DVD99 User Manual

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DVD player

User’s manual

DVD99

For your own safety please read the following important safety instructions carefully before attempting to connect this unit to the mains power supply. They will also enable you to get the best performance and prolong the life of the unit:

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type

plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly

at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for

long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the power-supply cord or plug being damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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

The unit is of Class 1 construction and must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

The unit must be installed in a manner that makes disconnection of the mains plug from the mains socket outlet (or appliance connector from the rear of the unit) possible. Where the mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. Only use the mains cord supplied with this unit.

Please ensure there is ample ventilation (at least 10cm clearance all round). Do not put any objects on top of this unit. Do not situate it on a rug or other soft surface and do not obstruct any air inlets or outlet grilles. Do not cover the ventilation grilles with items such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains etc.

This unit must not be used near water or exposed to dripping or splashing water or other liquids. No objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the unit.

The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated '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 instructions in the service literature relevant to this appliance.

WEEE symbol

The crossed-out wheeled bin is the European Union symbol for indicating separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment. This product contains electrical and electronic equipment which should be reused, recycled or recovered and

should not be disposed of with unsorted regular waste. Please return the unit or contact the authorised dealer from whom you purchased this product for more information.

CE mark

This product complies with European Low Voltage (2006/95/EC) and Electromagnetic Compatibility

(89/336/EEC) Directives when used and installed according to this instruction manual. For continued compliance only Cambridge Audio accessories should be used with this product and servicing must be referred to qualified service personnel.

C-Tick mark

This product meets the Australian Communications Authority’s Radio communications and EMC requirements.

Ross Test Stamp

This product meets Russian electronic safety approvals.

FCC regulations

NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Important safety instructions

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Ventilation

IMPORTANT - The unit will become hot when in use. Do not stack multiple units on top of each other. Do not place in an enclosed area such as a bookcase or in a cabinet without sufficient ventilation.

Ensure that small objects do not fall through any ventilation grille. If this happens, switch off immediately, disconnect from the mains supply and contact your dealer for advice.

Positioning

Choose the installation location carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit. Also avoid locations subject to vibration and excessive dust, cold or moisture. The unit can be used in a moderate climate.

This unit must be installed on a sturdy, level surface. Do not place in a sealed area such as a bookcase or in a cabinet. Any space open at the back (such as a dedicated equipment rack) is fine however. Do not place the unit on an unstable surface or shelf. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult as well as serious damage to the product. Do not place other equipment on top of the unit.

Due to stray magnetic fields turntables or CRT TVs should not be located nearby due to possible interference.

Electronic audio components have a running in period of around a week (if used several hours per day). This will allow the new components to settle down, the sonic properties will improve over this time.

Power sources

The unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of powersupply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

This unit has been designed to be left in Standby mode when not in use, this will increase the life of the amplifier (this is true with all electronic equipment). To turn the unit off completely switch off on the rear panel. If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time, unplug it from the mains socket.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets or extension cord as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation, and broken plugs are dangerous. They may result in a shock or fire hazard.

Be sure to insert each power cord securely. To prevent hum and noise, do not bundle the interconnect leads with the power cord or speaker leads.

Cleaning

To clean the unit, wipe its case with a dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use any cleaning fluids containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives. Do not spray an aerosol at or near the unit.

Battery disposal

Please dispose of any discharged batteries according to local environmental/electronic waste disposal guidelines.

Loudspeakers

Before making any connections to loudspeakers, make sure all power is turned off and only use suitable interconnects.

Servicing

These units are not user serviceable, never attempt to repair, disassemble or reconstruct the unit if there seems to be a problem. A serious electric shock could result if this precautionary measure is ignored. In the event of a problem or failure, please contact your dealer.

Cambridge Audio warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below). Cambridge Audio will repair or replace (at Cambridge Audio's option) this product or any defective parts in this product. Warranty periods may vary from country to country. If in doubt consult your dealer and ensure that you retain proof of purchase.

To obtain warranty service, please contact the Cambridge Audio authorised dealer from which you purchased this product. If your dealer is not equipped to perform the repair of your Cambridge Audio product, it can be returned by your dealer to Cambridge Audio or an authorised Cambridge Audio service agent. You will need to ship this product in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection.

Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice, which is evidence that this product is within the warranty period, must be presented to obtain warranty service.

This Warranty is invalid if (a) the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from this product or (b) this product was not purchased from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer. You may call Cambridge Audio or your local country Cambridge Audio distributor to confirm that you have an unaltered serial number and/or you purchased from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer.

This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of, or to any part of, the product. This Warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation, maintenance or installation, or attempted repair by anyone other than Cambridge Audio or a Cambridge Audio dealer, or authorised service agent which is authorised to do Cambridge Audio warranty work. Any unauthorised repairs will void this Warranty. This Warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS.

REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. CAMBRIDGE AUDIO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IN THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PRACTICAL PURPOSE.

Some countries and US states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or implied warranties so the above exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other statutory rights, which vary from state to state or country to country.

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Plug Fitting Instructions (UK Only)

The cord supplied with this appliance is factory fitted with a UK mains plug fitted with a 3 amp fuse inside. If it is necessary to change the fuse, it is important that a 3 amp one is used. If the plug needs to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or becomes damaged, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted following the wiring instructions below. The plug must then be disposed of safely, as insertion into a mains socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard. Should it be necessary to fit a 3-pin BS mains plug to the power cord the wires should be fitted as shown in this diagram. The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug. Connect them as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter 'N' or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter 'L' or coloured RED.

The wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter 'E' or coloured GREEN.

If a standard 13 amp (BS 1363) plug is used, a 3 amp fuse must be fitted, or if any other type of plug is used a 3 amp fuse must be fitted, either in the plug or adaptor, or on the distribution board.

Thank you for purchasing this Cambridge Audio DVD player. We hope that you enjoy many years of pleasure from it.

The DVD99 is a 'universal' player that supports DVD-Audio (DVD-A) and Super Audio CD (SACD). These new audiophile formats allow even greater sound quality than CD/DVD and also allow multi-channel surround-sound audio.

In addition, the DVD99 supports DivX® playback for good quality highly compressed video and audio often downloaded from the internet. The DVD99 also features the very latest DVD-D and HDMI outputs for true all digital transmission of video to the TV screen for the very best picture quality currently available.

Your DVD99 can only be as good as the system it is connected to. Please do not compromise on your partnering equipment. Naturally we particularly recommend equipment from the Cambridge Audio range, which have been designed to the same exacting standards as this product. Your dealer can also supply excellent quality Cambridge Audio interconnects to ensure your system realises its full potential.

Thank you for taking the time to read this manual, we do recommend you keep it for future reference.

Matthew Bramble, Cambridge Audio Technical Director and the DVD player design team.

IntroductionContents

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

Limited warranty..........................................................................................3

Introduction .................................................................................................4

Rear panel connections..............................................................................5

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

Remote control............................................................................................6

Audio connections.......................................................................................8

Analog video connections...........................................................................9

HDMI connections.......................................................................................9

DVD player setup ......................................................................................10

General setup page ..................................................................................10

Speaker setup page .................................................................................12

Audio Setup menu ....................................................................................14

Video Setup menu ....................................................................................16

Preference menu ......................................................................................17

Basic operating instructions ....................................................................18

Language code list ...................................................................................20

Technical Specifications ..........................................................................21

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................21

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This guide is designed to make installing and using this product as easy as possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy at the time of printing; however, Cambridge Audio's policy is one of continuous improvement, therefore design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. If you notice any errors please feel free to email us at: support@cambridgeaudio.com

This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

"Dolby", "Pro Logic", "Surround EX" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

"DTS", "DTS Digital Surround", "DTS-ES" and "Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

DivX and the DivX logo are registered trademarks of DivX, Inc.

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HDMI Out

HDMI (High-Definition Multi-Media Interface) is a purely digital connection that can carry both audio and video. Use a dedicated HDMI cable to connect to a TV/Monitor with a compatible HDMI input.

Analog Video Outputs

Composite - Connect to your television via 75 ohm RCA/phono cable designed specifically for video use.

S-Video - Connect to your television via dedicated S-Video cable.

Component - Connect to the YCbCr or YPbPr terminals of a television set via three 75 ohm RCA/phono cables designed specifically for video use.

Digital Outputs

Digital audio outputs are normally used to connect to a suitable Audio/Video Receiver for surround sound decoding (output must be set for 'RAW' - refer to the 'Audio setup' section). These outputs can also be used to connect to a separate DAC or digital recording device (output must be set for 'PCM' - refer to the ‘Audio setup’ section).

Toslink Optical - Use a high quality TOSLINK fibre optic cable.

S/P DIF Co-Axial Digital - Use a high quality 75 ohm digital RCA/Phono interconnect cable designed specifically for digital audio use.

7.1 Channel Audio Out

If Down-mix is set to '7.1 CH' in the Speaker Setup page of the DVD99’s Setup menus, these sockets provide 7.1 output from the DVD99's built in Dolby Digital decoder. This can be used to connect to the 7.1 audio line-level inputs of an amplifier/AV receiver or amplified speaker package if required. Similarly, Down-mix can be set to '5.1 CH' to provide

5.1 output. If Down-mix is set to 'LT/RT', 'Stereo' or 'V.Surround' the Left and Right outputs only are active and provide a stereo downmixed output. Refer to the 'Speaker setup page' section of this manual for more information.

RGB/SCART

Use a SCART/Peritel cable to connect to the 21-pin scart input jack of a TV. SCART carries both audio (stereo) and video (as either Composite, SVideo or RGB) at the same time.

AC power socket

Once you have made all audio and video connections, plug the IEC type AC power cable into the rear of the unit and an appropriate mains socket then switch on. Your DVD player is now ready for use.

CSLL / Mixed

SWSRR / Mixed

Toslink Optical

S/P DIF Co-axial

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DVD99 DVD Player

Power Rating: 100-240V AC ~ 50/60Hz

Max Power Consumption: 40W

Designed in London, England

Class 1 Laser Product

Luokan 1 Laserplaite

Klass 1 Laserapparat

HDMI Out

This product complies with DHHS rules 21 CFR,

Chapter 1, Subchapter J, Part 1040 at date of

manufacture.

Apparatus claims of US patent nos. 4,631,603;

4,577,216; 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for

limited viewing only.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” is a trademark of

Digital Theatre Systems Inc.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference;

2) This device must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

S-Video

Composite

Component

SBR

SBL

7.1 Channel Audio OutVideo Out

Digital

Outputs

PCM/DTS/

Dolby Digital

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Note: The preferred connection method for video sources is always HDMI (highest quality, and can also carry audio in some circumstances) then Component Video then RGB/SCART then SVideo then Composite Video (lowest quality). The HDMI and Component outputs also support Progressive Scan which gives better picture quality if supported by your TV.

Remote control

Front panel controls

Power

Stop UpscalePlay/PauseOpen/Close

1080p

1080i

720p

480/576

CD/SACD/DVD-Audio Player 1080p Upscale HDMI with USB

USB 2.0

Power

Switches the unit on and off.

Disc tray

DVD/Compact Disc tray. Use the Open/Close button to activate.

IR sensor

Receives IR commands from the supplied remote control. A clear unobstructed line of sight between the remote control and the sensor is required.

Display

Used to display the DVD99’s functions and playback state etc.

Open/Close

Allows you to open and close the disc tray for loading of discs. Pressing Play will also close the tray and start playing a disc if one is loaded.

Play/Pause

Plays the disc and pauses (freezes) play when playing.

Stop

Press once to stop playback. Pressing Play will cause the playback to be re-started from the same position. Press again to fully stop playback.

Upscale

When playback is completely stopped press to switch the video output resolution. Select the resolution that produces the best picture quality on your TV. For most flat panels and DLP™, LCD or LCoS (SXRD™, DILA™) rear projection televisions this will be 720p. For CRT rear projection televisions this will likely be 1080i. For non HD displays (very rare if they have HDMI or DVI) this will be 480p.

USB port

Port for interfacing to a flash/memory card or "Mass Storage Device".

Notes:

• Only USB 2.0 certified products with the USB 2.0 logo on them are supported by the DVD99. Please either consult the manufacturer of the USB 2.0 product to make sure it is properly certified, or go to www.usb.org for a list of approved products, before purchase. We cannot be held responsible for any incompatibility issues.

• This unit supports "USB Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only Transport" devices only. Most USB thumbs drives, portable hard disk drives and card readers conform to this device class. Other USB devices such as MP3 players, digital cameras, and mobile phones may not be compatible.

• Supported USB drives must be formatted with the FAT (File Allocation Table) or FAT32 file system. Drives formatted with NTFS file system are not supported.

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The DVD99 is supplied with a remote control. Insert the 2 supplied AAA batteries to activate.

For further details of the various adjustment functions available, refer to the later sections of this manual.

Standby/On

Switches the unit between On and Standby mode.

Eject

Opens and closes the disc tray.

Numerical buttons

Press the number of a desired chapter or track to go directly to it. For a number greater than ten, press 10+ followed by the number(s) required.

Go To

Press once to access Chapter Selection then enter the required chapter via the numerical buttons. Press twice to access Disc Time Selection and enter the required time from the start of the disc as H:MM:SS (Hours, Minutes, Seconds). Press three times to access Chapter Time Selection and enter the required time from the start of the chapter.

Resolution indicators

Indicates which HDMI resolution is in use:

1080p - Upscaled at 1080 lines progressive

1080i - Upscaled at 1080 lines interlaced

720p - Upscaled at 720 lines progressive

480/576 - Native NTSC/PAL resolution

Audio Subtitle Angle Zoom

Setup

Slow

HDMI

Upscale

Enter

StopPlay Pause/Step

Mute

Mode

A-B

RepeatInfo Clear

Scan Skip

PAL/ NTSC

Eject

Go To

MenuTitle

Return

Vol

OSDUSB

Repeat

Press to repeatedly play a single chapter/title on a DVD video or a single track/entire disc on a CD. The first press selects chapter/track repeat, the second press selects title/disc repeat, the third press selects all repeat.

A-B

Press to mark a segment between A and B for repeated playback. The first press marks point A, the second press marks point B.

Clear

Press to remove outstanding track programs.

Scan

Press repeatedly to cycle between 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X and 32X playback speed (without sound) and back to normal playback. Left button for backwards playback options, right button for forwards playback.

Skip

Right Skip - Press once to skip forward by one track/chapter on the disc.

Left Skip - Press once to skip backward by one track/chapter on the disc.

HDMI Upscale

Press to switch between HDMI output resolution.

Note: Disc playback must be stopped and the Cambridge Audio DVD logo must be displayed.

USB

When a compatible USB device is connected, press this button to bring up a device selection menu. Use the navigational arrows and the Enter button to select 'REMOVABLE’'and then select 'USB SLOT'. The DVD99 will then start reading the files stored on the USB device.

PAL/NTSC

Press to switch between the monitor/video display format: PAL, NTSC or Automatic (which switches format automatically depending on the disc inserted).

OSD

While playing a DVD, press to cycle through the following information options to be displayed on the screen: Title Elapsed, Title Remain, Chapter Elapsed, Chapter Remain, Info Off.

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Audio

Press to access alternate audio soundtracks on the DVD (if available on the DVD disc).

Subtitle

Press to enable/disable Subtitles (if available on the DVD disc).

Angle

Press to access various camera angles (if available on the DVD disc).

Zoom

Press to cycle through the various zoom magnifications (and back to normal display).

Navigation

Press the directional arrows to move around the Setup menus.

Enter

Press to accept the item/function highlighted in the display menu.

Title

Press to access the DVDs Title Menu. This is usually the root menu from where the film can be started or where navigation to scene selections, special features etc can be made.

Press to go to a DVD disc’s own setup menu.

Setup

Press to enter the DVD99's Setup menu. Please refer to the 'DVD player setup' section of this manual for more information.

Return

Press to return to the previous operation in any setup menu.

Play / Stop / Pause

Press the relevant button to play, stop or pause playback.

Note: If Stop is pressed once playback can be resumed from the same place by pressing Play. Press Stop twice to completely stop playback. If Pause is selected pressing the Slow key then allows frame by frame advancement of the paused frame.

Slow

When playing a DVD, press repeatedly to cycle round the various speeds of slow motion, forwards and backwards and back to normal speed).

CD Mode

When a disc is being played, press to turn on/off any connected display device. This function is designed to be used when playing audio only discs to reduce "screen burn".

Mute

During playback, press to turn off audio output. The TV will display "MUTE". Press again to resume audio output.

Volume

Press to decrease or increase the volume of the DVD99.

Note: If the DVD99 is connected to an amplifier/AV receiver through a digital audio output (Co-axial or Optical), the volume command from the remote control is uneffected.

Info

Displays on screen the current DVD disc information not available in the OSD menu. For example disc format, video type and source.

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