Progressive scan DVD player DV27
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 DV27 DVD player. The remote control handset supplied with the equipment is also described. CONTENTS Using this handbook...................................................................... 3 Safety .............................................................................................................3 Disc types supported......................................
Safety guidelines 9. Power sources SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Only connect the appliance to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. 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: 10.
Installation Pr/R REMOTE IN Y/G Pb/B PROGRESSIVE VIDEO VIDEO OUT SUPPLY VOLTAGE SCART A/V OUT COMPOSITE COMPONENT Y S VIDEO G DIGITAL OUT 230V OPTICAL Pb B POWER INLET COAX Pr R L AUDIO OUT R PCM/BITSTREAM 1 2 RGB OUTPUT POSITIONING THE UNIT RGB output is available on both the SCART and Component/RGB sockets and offers picture quality equal to component video. Place the DV27 on a level, firm surface and ensure that there is adequate ventilation for the unit.
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 coax or optical lead. These digital outputs provide 2-channel PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG multichannel audio, depending on the source material. It is also possible to set the digital output to always output 2-channel PCM (stereo mixdown) using the setup menu.
Configuring your DVD player INTRODUCTION OPERATIONAL SETUP 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. O p e r a ti o n 1 /3 S ub ti tl e : O ff English Audio : Password : ---View all Ra ti n g : OSD: On SWITCHING THE POWER ON Press in the green.
RATING HQ VIDEO (HIGH QUALITY VIDEO) 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. 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.
AUDIO SETUP Audio Dig out: OSD Lan g : Audio de l a y : Setup 3/3 Stereo PCM English Normal DIG OUT (DIGITAL OUTPUT) This needs to be set correctly if you are using an external audio decoder, receiver or D-A converter. Bitstream – The DVD player outputs several different types of audio signal.
Basic use of your DVD player DV27 DVD PLAYER Motion Adaptive Progressive Scan LOAD PLAY STOP PAUSE POWER INTRODUCTION FAST PLAY ‘Basic operation’ explains how to play a DVD, CD or other type of disc, including the use of the CR-314 remote control. Press or on the front panel or remote control to play fast forward or backwards. There are four speeds for fast playback: x2, x4, x8 and (except for audio CDs) x20. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the different speeds.
Using the remote control CD/DVD 0–9 keypad 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. 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. DISP (display) Dims or turns the DV27’s display on or off.
Advanced controls 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 (see page 14). SUBT (subtitle) TITLE 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. Press TITLE to access the DVD’s ‘Title’ menu. Note that this feature only applies to multi-title discs.
Advanced DVD features This section explains the more sophisticated DVD features, such as special playback modes and using Bookmarks. REPEAT Use the cursor pad to highlight the ‘Repeat’ field, and cycle through ‘Off ’, ‘Chapter’ and ‘Title’. Press P MODE to exit. When ‘Repeat: Chapter’ is set, the loop symbol lights in the display and the current chapter is repeated. When ‘Repeat: Title’ is set, the loop symbol and ‘ALL’ lights in the display and the current title is repeated.
JUMPING TO BOOKMARK POSITIONS PERFORMING AN A-B REPEAT If a disc has bookmarks set, you can jump quickly to those points using the ‘Bookmark’ menu. Press MEM to open the menu: The DV27 can repeat a specific section of a movie: this is called an A-B repeat. To perform an A-B repeat, wait until the movie is at the point where you want the repeat to start, and press A-B. The TV display will say ‘Repeat A-’, and the front panel display will say ‘A-’. Press A-B again at the point you want the repeat to end.
Advanced CD and VCD features REPEAT This section explains the more sophisticated CD and VCD features, such as special playback modes. The operations described here differ slightly from DVD but are similar for CDs and VCDs. Note that many VCDs have a single track, so some operations involving tracks are not appropriate for VCDs. Use the cursor pad to highlight the ‘Repeat’ field, and cycle through ‘Off ’, ‘Track’ and ‘All’. Press P MODE to exit and to start playing.
PERFORMING AN A-B REPEAT The DV27 can repeat a specific section of a CD 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, and press A-B. The TV display will say ‘Repeat A-’, and the front panel display will say ‘A-’. Press A-B again at the point you want the repeat to end. ‘Repeat A-B’ is displayed on the TV monitor, and the front panel display says ‘A-B’. The selected section is repeated in a loop.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Remote control not working 1. 2. 3. DVD not selected Batteries not installed, incorrectly installed, or flat Obstruction between IR lens and remote control 1. 2. 3. Select DVD using the remote’s CD/DVD toggle switch Check battery compartment and reinstall batteries if necessary Remove any obstruction No picture 1. Incorrect input selected on the TV 1. 2. Bad video connection from DV27 to TV 2.
Technical specifications General Power Requirements 115V or 230V AC, set by voltage selector switch on rear panel Power consumption <30W Dimensions 430mm x 90mm x 280mm Weight net: 6.2kg packed: 7.8kg Video outputs Composite video S-Video Component video SCART socket with RGB video Progressive scan video 1 x gold plated phono: 1V pk-pk into 75Ω 1 x 4-pin mini-DIN: Y 1V pk-pk in 75Ω, C 0.3V pk-pk into 75Ω 3 gold plated phono sockets: Y 1V pk-pk into 75Ω; Pb 0.7V pk-pk into 75Ω; Pr 0.
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