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This handbook has been designed to give you all the information you need to install, connect, set up and use the Arcam DiVA DV78. The remote control handset supplied with the equipment is also described. It may be that the DV78 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 guidelines CAUTION ATTENTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 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.
VIDEO OUT SUPPLY VOLTAGE SCART A/V OUT COMPONENT Y G S VIDEO COMPOSITE Pb B POWER INLET Pr R English Installation DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL L AUDIO OUT REMOTE IN PCM/BITSTREAM R Positioning the unit RGB output Place the DV78 on a level, firm surface and ensure that there is adequate ventilation for the unit. RGB output is available on both the SCART and Component/ RGB sockets and offers picture quality equal to component video.
Progressive video If your television is capable of accepting a progressively scanned video signal, you may wish to use the progressive video output from the DV78. To connect the progressive output of the DV78 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.
Configuring your DVD player 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. English Introduction Operation 1/4 OSD Language DVD Menu Subtitle Audio Remote type OSD Status Priority Switching the power on Press in the POWER button on the front panel.
Remote type TV System 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. 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.
This setting controls the ‘pedestal’ signal or black level when the NTSC video standard is used. Note that it does not affect PAL video in any way. 0 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. 7.5 IRE This is the standard pedestal level that should be used in all countries that use NTSC video, with the exception of Japan.
Completing the set-up 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.
Basic use of your DVD player English DV78 DVD PLAYER NAV SETUP LOAD OK NAV PLAY Introduction ‘Basic operation’ explains how to play a DVD, CD or other type of disc, including the use of the remote control. More sophisticated features – such as special playback modes and programming jumps and playback sequences – are described in the ‘Advanced features’ section. Front panel controls Switching on Switch the unit on by pressing the POWER button.
Using the CR-314 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.
English Advanced controls (CR-314) 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. SUBT (subtitle) 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. TITLE Press TITLE to access the DVD’s ‘Title’ menu. Note that this feature only applies to multi-title discs.
Using the CR-415 remote control 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. OPEN Opens and closes the disc tray DISP (display) Dims or turns the DV78’s display on or off. Turning the display off generally gives a slight improvement in sound quality.
English Advanced controls (CR-415) SUBT (subtitle) 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. TITLE TRIM Press TITLE to access the DVD’s ‘Title’ menu. Note that this feature only applies to multi-title discs. This item is not applicable to the DV78 AUDIO Some DVDs offer the facility to select different audio tracks. Press AUDIO to cycle through the available tracks.
Advanced DVD and VCD features This section explains the more sophisticated DVD and VCD features, such as special playback modes. 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. Special playback modes Note that many VCDs have a single track, so some operations involving tracks will not be relevant. Press the RPT button on the remote control to cycle through the repeat options.
Press PROG on the remote control to open the ‘Programme’ menu. Note that playback must be stopped first. DVD 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.
Advanced MP3/WMA/JPEG and audio CD features The DV78 DVD player has the ability to handle MP3, WMA and JPEG files, when these are burned on to 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 CD-based features, for audio CDs and for CD-ROM discs containing MP3, WMA and JPEG files.
Because of differences in the many MP3 and WMA encoders available, we recommend that you conduct a test recording before transferring large numbers of MP3 files to CD-R or CD-RW for subsequent playback on the DV78. show the programmed list (‘Playlist’ mode) and playback starts automatically. Press PROG on the remote control to open the ‘Programme’ menu. Playback must be stopped first.
Reference: 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 Check battery compartment and reinstall batteries if necessary Obstruction between IR lens and remote control Remove any obstruction Player does not respond consistently to the remote control The player is not configured to use the correct remote type
Problem Possible cause Solution No sound! Incorrect input selected on audio device (decoder, receiver, amplifier, etc.
Remote-control codes The following table gives the IR-commands accepted by the DV78. 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.
Technical specifications Power Requirements 100/115V or 230V AC, set by voltage selector switch on rear panel Power consumption < 35 VA Dimensions 435mm x 80mm x 350mm Weight net: 5.2kg; packed: 8.0kg English General Video outputs Composite video 1 x gold plated phono. 1V pk-pk in 75Ω S-Video 1 x 4-pin mini-DIN. Y 1V pk-pk in 75Ω, C 0.3V pk-pk in 75Ω Component video Interlaced or Progressive 3 gold plated phono sockets. Y 1V pk-pk in 75Ω, Pb 0.7V pk-pk in 75Ω, Pr 0.
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