Progressive scan DVD player DV27A
This handbook has been designed to give you all the information you need to install, connect, set up and use the Arcam FMJ DV27A DVD player. The remote control handset supplied with the equipment is also described. CONTENTS Using this handbook...................................................................... 3 Safety guidelines ............................................................................. 4 Safety instructions .............................................................................
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 REMOTE IN Pb/B SUB VIDEO OUT SCART A/V OUT COMPOSITE COMPONENT Y S VIDEO G DIGITAL OUT 230V OPTICAL Pb B COAX Pr R LR L AUDIO OUT 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 DV27A on a level, firm surface and ensure that there is adequate ventilation for the unit. Use appropriate cables to connect either the SCART connector or RGB phonos to the TV.
PROGRESSIVE VIDEO CONNECTING TO A POWER SUPPLY If your television is capable of accepting a progressively scanned video signal, you may wish to use the progressive video output from the DV27A, using the sockets near the top of the rear panel. WRONG PLUG? Check that the plug supplied with the unit fits your supply and that your mains supply voltage agrees with the voltage setting (115V or 230V) indicated on the rear panel of the unit.
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/ 7 OSD Language DVD Menu Subtitle Audio Remote type OSD Status Priority SWITCHING ON Press in the green.
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.
AUDIO SETUP PRO LOGIC Audio 3/7 Audio Down-sample Pro Logic Audio Delay Bitstream/2 Ch. Max 48K Off Normal Off No Pro Logic processing is performed. On Pro Logic processing is performed on all appropriate twochannel material. Auto Pro Logic processing is performed when the audio track on the DVD is indicated as being Dolby Surround encoded. Note the following points: This section allows you to configure the type of analogue and digital audio outputs.
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY SPEAKER CONFIGURATION This setting defines the frequency at which bass redirection begins. Frequencies below this level are redirected from ‘small’ speakers to the Fronts or to the subwoofer; frequencies above this level are not redirected.
ACCESS SETTING COMPLETING THE SETUP Access 7/7 Password Rating –––– View all films To return to the setup menu at any time, ensure that there is no disc playing and press the SETUP button. PASSWORD The password setting works in conjunction with the rating setting (the next menu item), to provide a means of limiting content playback by children (parental control). You will see there are four dashes and a padlock symbol.
Basic use of your DVD player DV27A DVD PLAYER 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. For DVDs,VCDs and CDs the following speeds for fast playback are available: x2, x4, x8, x20, x60 and x100. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the different speeds.
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 DV27A’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.
This section explains the more sophisticated DVD and VCD features, such as special playback modes and using ‘bookmarks’. 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. HIDDEN GROUPS Some DVD-audio discs contain a “hidden group”, which is material that may be accessed only by entering a four-digit password. The hidden group is always the last group on the disc.
DVD-AUDIO TO PROGRAM A SPECIAL SEQUENCE The programming of a sequence for a DVD-audio disc is essentially the same as for a DVD-video disc, and the instructions given above should be followed. For DVD-audio discs, the “titles with chapters” combination found on DVD-video discs changes to “groups with tracks”. Press PROG on the remote control to open the ‘Programme’ menu. Note that playback must be stopped first.
The DV27A DVD player has the ability to handle MP3, WMA and JPEG files, when these are burned onto 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 features of the DV27A relating to audio-CDs and for CD-ROMs that contain MP3, WMA and JPEG files.
For MP3 playback, the following constant bit rates are supported: 32, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 256 and 320 kilobits per second. Variable bitrate (VBR) between 96kb/s and 320kb/s is also supported. For WMA playback, the following constant bit rates are supported: 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, and 192 kilobits per second. CD-ROM discs may contain files other than MP3, WMA or JPEGs, but these will not be displayed on the screen.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution Remote control not working DVD not selected 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 Change the ‘Remote Type’ item on the ‘Operation’
PROBLEMS WITH AUDIO OUTPUT Problem Possible cause Solution No sound! Incorrect input selected on audio device (decoder, receiver, amplifier, etc.
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 1 x gold plated phono: 1V pk-pk into 75Ω S-Video 1 x 4-pin mini-DIN: Y 1V pk-pk in 75Ω, C 0.3V pk-pk into 75Ω SCART socket with RGB video All 0.7V into 75Ω, composite video 1V into 75Ω, and stereo audio.
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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