HANDBOOK Arcam DV88PLUS DVD player DV8 8 PLU S
Safety guidelines 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.
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 DiVA DV88PLUS. The remote control handset supplied with the equipment is also described. It may be that the DV88PLUS 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.
Installation REMOTE IN VIDEO OUT SCART A/V OUT COMPOSITE POWER INLET COMPONENT Y S VIDEO G DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 230V SUPPLY VOLTAGE Pb B COAX L AUDIO OUT Pr R R PCM/BITSTREAM RGB output Place the DV88PLUS 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 525P (480P) If your television is capable of accepting a progressively scanned video signal, you may wish to use the progressive video output from the DV88PLUS. To connect the progressive output of the DV88PLUS 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 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. Operation 1/4 OSD Language DVD Menu Subtitle Audio Remote type OSD Status Switching the power on Press in the POWER button on the front panel. The power LED above the switch lights green.
Remote type 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.
Access setting Audio setup Audio 3/4 Audio Prologic Audio Delay Down-sample Access 4/4 Bitstream/2 Ch. Not applicable Not applicable Max 48K 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/ 2Ch’ and ‘PCM/2Ch’.
Basic use of your DVD player DV88 DVD PLAYER PLUS LOAD PLAY 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 the ‘Advanced features’ section. Front panel controls Switching on Switch the unit on by pressing the POWER button.
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) Standby Dims or turns the DV88PLUS’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 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.
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.
To program a special sequence VCD 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 audio CD and MP3 features This section explains the more sophisticated audio-CD features, together with those for MP3 files on CD-ROM. The operation for audio-CDs and MP3 discs is very similar. MP3 discs can have directories and sub-directories. Audio-CDs do not have a directory structure. All of these advanced features use on-screen menus, so a TV monitor is required. Screen layout When an audio-CD or MP3 disc is detected by the DVD player, the disc navigator screen is displayed.
Programmed playback (Audio CDs) Programmed playback (MP3) Press PROG on the remote control to open the ‘Programme’ menu. Playback must be stopped first. 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)). 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.
Reference Troubleshooting NOTE: If any problem persists or cannot be cured using the advice given, either contact your Arcam dealer or Arcam Customer Support. Problem Cause Solution Remote control not working 1. DVD not selected 2. Batteries not installed, incorrectly installed, or flat 1. Select DVD using the remote’s CD/DVD toggle switch 2. Check battery compartment and reinstall batteries if necessary 3. Remove any obstruction 3. Obstruction between IR lens and remote control No picture 1.
Technical specifications General Power Requirements Power consumption Dimensions Weight Video outputs Composite video S-Video Component video SCART socket with RGB video Audio outputs Analogue audio outputs Output level Frequency response THD+N S/N Digital audio output (IEC958) 115V or 230V AC, set by voltage selector switch on rear panel <30W 430mm x 90mm x 280mm net: 4.9kg packed: 6.5kg 1 x gold plated phono. 1V pk-pk in 75Ω 1 x 4-pin mini-DIN. Y 1V pk-pk in 75Ω, C 0.
Guarantee Worldwide Guarantee For further details contact Arcam at: 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.
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