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H A N D B O O K D V 8 9
Arcam DV89 DVD player
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Safety guidelines 9. Power sources Safety instructions Only connect the appliance to a power supply of the type This product is designed and manufactured to meet strict described in the operating instructions or as marked on the quality and safety standards. However, you should be aware of appliance. the following installation and operation precautions: 10. Power-cord protection 1. Take heed of warnings and instructions Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely You sho
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Contents Using this handbook Safety guidelines ...................................................... 2 Safety instructions............................................... 2 Safety compliance............................................... 2 Using this handbook.................................................. 3 This handbook has been designed to give you all the Safety ................................................................ 3 information you need to install, connect, set up and use the
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Installation SUB CENTRE RR LR REMOTE IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y SUPPLY DIGITAL OUT SCART A/V OUT COMPOSITE S VIDEO G L VOLTAGE OPTICAL COAX AUDIO OUT Pb Pr R B R POWER INLET PCM/BITSTREAM 1 2 Positioning the unit RGB output Place the DV89 on a level, firm surface and ensure that there RGB output is available on both the SCART and Component/ is adequate ventilation for the unit. RGB sockets and offers picture quality equal to component video. Connecting outputs: Video Use appropriate cables to c
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Progressive video Connecting to a power supply If your television is capable of accepting a progressively Wrong plug? scanned video signal, you may wish to use the progressive Check that the plug supplied with the unit fits your supply and video output from the DV89. that your mains supply voltage agrees with the voltage setting To connect the progressive output of the DV89 to your TV, (115V or 230V) indicated on the rear panel of the unit. follow the instructions above for connecting compo
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Configuring your DVD player Introduction Operational setup Congratulations – if you have followed the installation instructions then the required connections to other equipment Operation 1/ 7 will have been made. It is now essential to go through an OSD Language English initial set up procedure to ensure the DVD player is configured DVD Menu English correctly for use. Subtitle English Audio English Remote type CR-314 Switching the power on OSD Status On Press in the POWER button on the front
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Remote type TV System This informs the player which type of remote control you This is set at the factory to be appropriate for the type of TV are using, so that the player can take into account the slight used in your country. Should you need to change this setting, differences between the remote types. For ARCAM remote the options are explained below. controls, the remote type is always written on the front of the remote control, normally at the bottom of the unit. Auto The video output is
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HQ Video (High Quality Video) The options available are as follows: This setting controls the type of video given out on the Bitstream The digital output is “Bitstream” (as described Component and SCART video outputs. It is set at the factory + 6 Ch. above). The analogue audio will comprise up to be appropriate for the type of TV used in your country, so it to six channels of output, depending on the should not be necessay to change it. If it gets set incorrectly source material, the spe
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Crossover Frequency Speaker Configuration This setting defines the frequency at which bass redirection begins. Frequencies below this level are redirected from ‘small’ Speakers 4/7 speakers to the Fronts or to the subwoofer; frequencies above this level are not redirected. Front L/R Large Centre Small The optimum crossover frequency depends on the Surround L/R Small characteristics of your speaker set-up, and is best determined Subwoofer Present by experimentation. Stereo+Sub Crossover Cros
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change the rating setting. Trim setup To unlock the parental control, highlight ‘Password’ and enter your four digit number, followed by OK. Trims 6/7 NOTE: You can change the password any time you lock the Test Noise Off player. Front Left 0dB Front Right 0dB Centre 0dB Rating Surround Left 0dB Surround Right 0dB The rating setting is used in conjunction with the password to Subwoofer 0dB restrict the content of DVD titles that may be played. To change Stereo+Sub 0dB this setting the paren
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Basic use of your DVD player DV89 DVD PLAYER LOAD PLAY STOP PAUSE TRACK POWER Fast play Introduction Press or on the front panel or remote control to play ‘Basic operation’ explains how to play a DVD, CD or other type fast forward or backwards. For DVDs, VCDs and CDs the of disc, including the use of the CR-314 remote control. following speeds for fast playback are available: x2, x4, x8, More sophisticated features – such as special playback modes x20, x60 and x100. Press the button repea
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Using the remote control CD/DVD 0–9 keypad Ensure that DVD mode is selected using the CD/DVD This allows direct access to individual tracks on audio CDs. To toggle button. The ‘DVD’ LED above the CD/DVD button select a track, press the corresponding keypad button followed is lit briefly when DVD mode is selected. 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 DV89’s display
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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) TITLE Press SUBT on the remote control to cycle Press TITLE to access the DVD’s through the available subtitle languages, ‘Title’ menu. Note that this feature only applies to multi-title discs. including ‘OFF’. Some discs force subtitles on, over-riding player set up. MENU Press
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Advanced features Advanced DVD and VCD features This section explains the more sophisticated DVD and VCD Hidden groups features, such as special playback modes. The operations Some DVD-audio discs contain a “hidden group”, which is described here are not exactly the same for DVDs and VCDs, material that may be accessed only by entering a four-digit but are similar enough to make it appropriate to group them password. The hidden group is always the last group on the together. disc. Note th
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VCD To program a special sequence The bottom of the screen shows the number of tracks present Press PROG on the remote control to open the ‘Programme’ on the disc. Below this is an information line, giving relevant menu. Note that playback must be stopped first. information for the cursor position. DVD-video You can enter a sequence of up to 20 tracks for programmed The bottom of the screen shows the number of titles present playback. If you enter data that is invalid for the current disc,
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Advanced MP3/WMA/JPEG and audio CD features The DV89 DVD player has the ability to handle MP3, WMA and When playing CD-ROMs, tag information from MP3 and bl JPEG files, when these are burned on to a CD-R or CD-RW disc. WMA files is displayed here, if present on the disc. Picture/Photo CDs are also playable. These file types may be Helpful messages to the user are displayed here. When bm mixed together, if desired. the disc is loaded, the PAF button ( ) is highlighted. 7 This section expl
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Because of differences in the many MP3 and WMA encoders Programmed playback (CD-ROM) available, we recommend that you conduct a test recording Pressing the PROG button on the remote control stops before transferring large numbers of MP3 files to CD-R or playback (if active) and changes the player mode to CD-RW for subsequent playback on the DV89. ‘Programme’ mode (as indicated at point (2)). Navigating the directory tree is the same as described earlier for ‘Browse’ mode. Files from any lo
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NOTE: If any problem persists or cannot be cured using the advice given, either contact your Arcam dealer or Reference Arcam Customer Support. Troubleshooting Problems with remote controls 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 Check battery compartment and reinstall batteries if necessary installed, or flat Obstruction between IR lens and Remove any obstruction remote c
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Problems with audio output Problem Possible cause Solution No sound! Incorrect input selected on audio Select the appropriate input on the audio device (consult that product’s device (decoder, receiver, amplifier, handbook) etc.) Bad audio connection (analogue or Check connections at both ends and, if necessary, try an alternative cable digital) from DV89 to audio device No sound from the centre/rear A two-channel source, such as a CD, is There is no fault speakers being played The ‘Audio’ is s
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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: 4.9kg; packed: 6.5kg Video outputs Composite video 1 x gold plated phono. 1V pk-pk in 75 Ω S-Video 1 x 4-pin mini-DIN. Y 1V pk-pk in 75 Ω, C 0.3V pk-pk in 75 Ω Component video Interlaced or Progressive (525P). 3 x gold plated phono sockets. Y 1V pk-pk in 75 Ω, Pb 0.7V pk-pk in 75 Ω, Pr 0.7V pk-pk in 75 Ω. SCART sock
