Primare DVD-30 Owners manual

DVD30 Universal Disc Player

Copyright and acknowledgements

Copyright © 2003 Primare Systems AB. All rights reserved.
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PREFACE

Primare is a trademark of Primare Systems AB. Manufac­tured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby, Pro
Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. Copyright
1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
All other product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.

FCC Warning: This equipment generates and can radiate
radio frequency energy and if not installed and used
correctly in accordance with our instructions may cause
interference to radio communications or radio and
television reception. It has been type-tested and complies
with the limits set out in Subpart J, Part 15 of FCC rules
for a Class B computing device. These limits are intended
to provide reasonable protection against such interference
in home installations.

EEC: This product has been designed and type-tested to
comply with the limits set out in EN55013 and
EN55020.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the DVD30 Universal Disc Player........... 1

Technical specification ................................................ 2

HOW TO GET STARTED

Power connection ....................................................... 3

Back panel connections............................................... 3

Switching on and off................................................... 3

Front panel- and basic playback controls..................... 4

Playing discs ............................................................... 5

TV System.................................................................. 5

Infra-red remote control.............................................. 5

Resetting the disc player.............................................. 5

COMPATIBILE DISCS AND DVD-V REGIONS

Disc compatibility ...................................................... 7

DVD-V Regions......................................................... 7

SETTINGS IN THE GENERAL MENU

Using the Setup Navigator ........................................ 15

Setup Navigator........................................................ 15

Setup Menu Mode.................................................... 17

SETUP MENUS

Using the Setup menu .............................................. 19

Audio DRC .............................................................. 19

Dolby Digital Out .................................................... 19

DTS Out.................................................................. 19

Linear PCM Out ...................................................... 20

MPEG Out............................................................... 20

Digital Out............................................................... 20

SACD Playback ........................................................ 20

Speaker Setting ......................................................... 21

Size ........................................................................... 21

Audio Out ................................................................ 21

ADVANCED FEATURES

How to use the remote control.................................... 9

Switching camera angles............................................ 10

Switching subtitles .................................................... 10

Switching audio language.......................................... 10

Making a program list.......................................... 10-11

Using repeat play ...................................................... 11

Memorizing disc settings........................................... 12

Displaying disc information................................. 12-13

Navigating a disc....................................................... 13

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Speaker Settings........................................................ 22

Distance.................................................................... 22

Gain Settings ............................................................ 22

CD Digital Direct..................................................... 23

TV Screen................................................................. 23

Component Video .................................................... 23

Video Out ................................................................ 24

S-Video Out ............................................................. 24

Frame Search ............................................................ 24

Screen Saver.............................................................. 24

Background .............................................................. 25

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CONTENTS

Video Adjust............................................................. 25

Creating your own setting 1...................................... 25

Creating your own setting 2...................................... 26

Still Picture............................................................... 26

On Screen Display.................................................... 27

Angle Indicator......................................................... 27

OSD Language ......................................................... 27

Audio Language........................................................ 27

Subtitle Language ..................................................... 28

Auto Language.......................................................... 28

DVD Language ........................................................ 28

Subtitle Display ........................................................ 29

Subtitle Off............................................................... 29

Setup Menu Mode.................................................... 29

Setup Navigator........................................................ 29

Parental Lock ............................................................ 30

Registering a new password....................................... 30

Changing your password........................................... 30

Setting/changing the Parental Lock level ................... 31

Setting/changing the Country Code ......................... 31

Bonus Group............................................................ 31

Auto Disc Menu ....................................................... 32

Group Playback ........................................................ 32

PLAYING MP3’S

MP3 compatibility information ................................ 33

Displaying MP3 information.................................... 34

Using the MP3 Navigator......................................... 34

Making a program list of MP3 tracks........................ 35

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Welcome to the Primare DVD30 Universal
Discplayer! This chapter introduces you to its key
features, and explains how you can take advantage
of its configurability to create a system perfectly
suited to your requirements.

Welcome to the DVD30 Universal Disc Player

INTRODUCTION

The DVD30 is endowed with the very latest video and
audio processing technology to deliver the best perform­ance from any disc that you choose. Its universal capabili­ties will ensure ultimate convenience and ease of use.

Universal choice

The DVD30’s twin-wave laser pickup for CD and Video
allows you to play CD/SACD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3/
DVD-A/DVD-V/DVD-R and DVD-RW (DVD Video
Format) discs for true multi-media compatibility.

Video Performance Features

The DVD30’s twin-wave laser pickup for CD and Video
allows you to play CD/SACD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3/
DVD-A/DVD-V/DVD-R and DVD-RW (DVD Video
Format) discs for true multi-media compatibility.

Audio Performance Features

Superior sound quality is assured through the use of triple,
balanced, 192KHz/24bit DACs allowing multi-channel
DVD-A and SACD playback for surround sound music
with useful bass management facilities. Primare’s charac­teristically refined analogue, fully balanced, circuitry will
provide clear, undistorted sound to match the DVD30s
superb video performance. Total Harmonic Distortion is a
mere 0.004% at 1kHz whilst dynamic range, S/N ratio
and channel separation meet the highest specification.
Built-in decoding of Dolby(r) Digital and dts(r) surround
sound formats means that the DVD30 can act as both
player and surround processor in a high calibre home
theatre system.

Flexible outputs

The DVD 30 provides a wide range of video and audio
outputs to embrace numerous system-building options.
Video outputs include two Component Video outputs, S­Video, Composite Video and 21-pin Scart. Digital coaxial,
optical, outputs are augmented by a six-channel RCA
analogue output, two-channel RCA and ultra-low noise
balanced XLR outputs.

Mulitmedia inputs

To allow the DVD30 to perform in specialised automated
multi-room applications, it is equipped with RS232
control capability, and offers data and IR inputs.

Easy navigatíon

The DVD30 is easy to use. All the parameters are adjusted
using simple but comprehensive On Screen Display
menus, which work in conjunction with a ”setup naviga­tor” that immediately guides the user through the basics
during initial power-up, allowing a quick, easy and
convenient way to optimise the DVD30 according to user
taste and environment.

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INTRODUCTION

Technical specification

Video Performance
Features PureCinema Progressive Scan (2-3 Pulldown)

108MHz/12bit Video DAC for high-quality DVD
pictures

6 MHz Bandwidth
Twin-Wave Laser Pickup for CD/Video CD/CD-R/

CD-RW/DVD-R/RW (DVD VideoFormat)
Playback Super-Fine Focus Filter with 4:4:4

Video Up-sampling
16 Video Parameter Adjustments w/3 User

Memories
(Progressive Motion, PureCinema (on, off,
Auto),YNR, CNR, Mosquito NR, Block NR,
Sharpness High, Sharpness Mid, Detail, White
level, Black Level, Gamma, Black Setup, Hue,
Chroma Level, Chroma Delay)

3 Factory Video Settings (CRT/PDP/
Professional)

Still/Step Play (Forward/Reverse, Except VCD
Reverse)

Slow Motion Playback (Except VCD Reverse)

Audio Performance
Features Multi-channel DVD Audio Playback

Multi-channel SACD Playback (1 bit)
MP3 Playback Capability
Bass Management
Triple 192KHz/24-bit (3x2 channel) Audio DAC’s

for Superior Sound Quality
Fully balanced circuitry
THD + Noise, 0.004% at 1 kHz
Dynamic range, 100dB
Signal-to-noise Ratio, 100dB
Channel separation, 100 dB
Output Level, 2.0V Maximum
Dolby® Digital and dts® Digital Outputs
Dolby® Digital and dts® Decoders

Convenience
Features Resume Function (DVD, Video CD)

Repeat Mode
Program Play

Output Terminals
Video Component Video (Y, Cr, Cb) Output x 2 (Gold

Plated)
S-Video (S2 Compatible) x 1 (Gold Plated)
Composite Video Output x 1 (Gold Plated)
21-pin Scart x 1, RGB compatible

Output Terminals
Audio Dolby® Digital/dts®/LPCM Coaxial Output x 1

Dolby® Digital/dts®/LPCM Optical Output x 1
Dolby® Digital/dts®/LPCM XLR Output x 1
Analog Output x 1 (Gold Plated)
6 Channel Audio Output x 1

Output Terminals
Others IR input, 3,5 mm

Data input,
RS232 input

Construction 2mm non-magnetic Heavy Duty chassis.

Power Consumption Operating: 38 W, Standby: 14 W

Dimensions (WxHxD) 430 x 100 x 380 mm

Weight 7,5 kg

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HOW TO GET STARTED

This chapter provides a quick overview of how to
connect the DVD30 player and how to start
playing discs. More detailed explanations of all the
various functions are explained in the following
chapters.

Power connection

WARNING: Before connecting power
check that the required supply voltage,

indicated on the back panel, corresponds
to your local AC supply. If a different voltage is stated on
the type plate do not connect the DVD30 to the mains
power, and seek advice from your dealer.

Connect the mains power using the enclosed mains cable.
NOTE: Always disconnect the DVD30 from the mains

power before connecting or disconnecting any of the
cables.

Back panel connections

A

CB

Switching on and off

To switch on

•Use the main switch on the back panel.(D).
During normal operation you can leave the DVD30

switched on and in standby mode.

To switch on from standby or to standby

•Pressing on the front panel or on the remote
control, will change the standby mode.

D

E

A. Component video output 1
B. Component video output 2
C. 5:1 output
D. Mains switch
E. Main power input and fuse
F. RS232 port
G. Data port

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NOPQRST

L

M

H. External IR-input
I. Digital AES/ EBU output
J. Digital SPDIF output
K. Digital TOSlink output
L. Sub analog output
M. Center analog RCA output
N. Analog RCA surround outputs

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O. Analog RCA front outputs
P. Analog RCA front outputs
Q. Analog XLR front outputs
R. Composite output
S. S-video output
T. Scart

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Front panel- and basic playback
controls

ABCD EFGH

A Skips to the start of the current track or chapter, then to

previous tracks/chapters.

BPress once to start reverse scannning.

Press again to increase the scan speed. (SACD, CD and
Video CD have two scan speeds; DVD has three). Press
to resume normal playback.

CPress once to start forward scannning.

Press again to increase the scan speed (SACD, CD and
Video CD have two scan speeds; DVD has three). Press

to resume normal playback.
D Skips to the next track or chapter.
E Opens/ and closes the disc tray.
F Stops playback.

DVD and Video CD: Display shows RESUME. Press

again to cancel the resume function.
G Starts playback.

DVD and Video CD: if the display shows RESUME,

playback starts from the resume point.
H Changes the standby mode.

Front panel display

The front panel display shows what’s in progress:

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Playing discs

The basic playback controls for playing discs are covered
here. Further functions are detailed in the remotecontrol
chapter.

NOTE: Throughout this manual, the term ‘DVD’ means
DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and DVD-R/RW. If a function
is specific to a particular kind of DVD disc, it is specified.

•Switch the player on.
If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD, also turn on
your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct
video input.

•Press to open the disc tray.

• Load a disc.
Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc
tray guide to align the disc (if you’re loading a double­sided DVD disc, load it with the side you want to play
face down).

•Press to start playback.

TV System

The default setting of this player is AUTO, and unless you
notice that the picture is distorted when playing some
discs,you should leave it set to AUTO. If you experience
picture distortion with some discs, set the TV system to
match your country or region ’s system.

•Switch the player into standby.

About MOD.(Modulation)P AL

Most models of the newly developed countdown PAL TV
system detect 50 Hz (PAL)/60 Hz (NTSC) and automati­cally switch vertical amplitude, resulting in a display
without vertical shrinkage.

If your PAL TV does not have a V-Hold control, you may
not be able to view NTSC disc because the picture may
roll. If the TV has a V-Hold control, adjust it until the
picture stops rolling. On some TVs, the picture may
shrink vertically, leaving black bands at the top and
bottom of the screen.This is not a malfunction; it is
caused by the NTSC -> PAL conversion.

Infra-red remote control

The DVD30 is controlled by an infra-red remote control
pointed at the front panel.

The DVD30 can also be controlled by using the IR-input
at the backpanel.

•Switch off the DVD30 using the main switch at the
backpanel.

•Hold down the button at the front and then switch
on again by using the main switch.

The display shows ’Remote back input’.
For security reasons this setting disappears every time the

DVD30 player is switched off by using the main switch.
To reactivate the IR-input at the backpanel the above
described procedure has to be repeated.

•Hold down then press to switch the TV system.
–You have to switch the player into standby before

each change.
The TV system changes as follows:
AUTO -> NTSC -> PAL -> AUTO -> NTSC -> PAL etc.
The display indicates the new setting.

– This function is not available in region three players.

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Resetting the disc player

•Switch the player into standby.

•Hold down then press to reset the player.

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COMPATIBILE DISCS AND DVD-V REGIONS

This chapter informs about the disc formats that
are compatible with the DVD30 player. An
overview of DVD-V regions is also included.

Disc compatibility

DVD-V
DVD-A
DVD-RW/R
SACD
Audio CD

DVD-V Regions

The map shown below indicates DVD-V region codes for all areas of the
world. All DVD-Vs are marked with a region code, which is often located on
the disc packaging. The DVD30’s rear panel is also marked with a region
code. The DVD30 is compatible with discs marked with this same region
code or with the ALL region code. The DVD30 is not compatible with discs
marked with other region codes.

CD-RW/R
Video CD
SVCD
MP3

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