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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.

CR-314

 

This selects the grey ARCAM CR-314 remote 
control

CR-80

 

This selects the black ARCAM CR-80 learning 
remote control

CR-9000

 

This selects the black ARCAM CR-9000 learning 
remote control

Other

 

A non-ARCAM learning remote control is being 
used

It is important to choose ‘Other’ if the learning remote in use does not 
support RC-5 ‘toggle bits’.

OSD (ON SCREEN DISPLAY)

This setting controls the ‘pop up’ messages that appear on screen.

On

 

Pop-up messages are enabled

Off

 

No pop-up messages, only menus when required.

Certain  messages,  such  as ‘No  Disc’  are  always  shown  regardless  of 
how this is set.

PRIORITY

This item is not applicable for the DV27, and should not be changed.

VIDEO SETUP

Video 2/4

TV Shape

4:3 Letterbox

TV System

Auto

Progressive

Not Applicable

HQ Video

RGB Scart

NTSC Black

7.5 IRE(Standard)

TV SHAPE

This needs to be set correctly for the type of TV you have and the type 
of display you prefer.

4:3 Letterbox

 

Use this setting if you have a conventional 4:3 TV, 
and you prefer to view wide screen movies in 
letterbox format (with black bars at the top and 
bottom)

4:3 Panscan

 

Use this setting if you have a conventional 4:3 
TV, and you prefer to view wide screen movies 
in Pan & Scan format (cropping the sides of the 
image)

16:9

 

Use this setting if you have a wide screen (16:9) 
TV. Material in 16:9 format is displayed so as to fill 
the screen.

If you have a 4:3 TV and you have set a preference for Panscan, it does 
not mean you will always see movies in this format, since the Panscan 
display must be supported on that disc.

TV SYSTEM

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.

Auto

 

The video output is taken from that recorded on 
the disc. When no disc is playing, the logo screen 
is displayed using the standard of the last disc 
played.

NTSC

 

NTSC is always used as the video standard. Note 
that PAL discs are converted to NTSC, but this 
causes some reduction in the quality of the video 
output (and may cause the video to become 
‘jerky’). This is the best setting to use if your TV 
can accept only NTSC video (this is generally 
the case in North America); better results are 
obtained by using ‘Auto’, but your TV must be 
able to support PAL.

PAL

 

PAL is always used as the video standard. Note 
that NTSC discs are converted to PAL, but this 
causes some reduction in the quality of the video 
output (and may cause the video to become 
‘jerky’). Better results will be obtained by using 
‘Auto’, but your TV must be able to support 
NTSC.

PROGRESSIVE

This item is not applicable to the DV27 and should not be changed.

HQ VIDEO (HIGH QUALITY VIDEO)

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. If it 
gets set incorrectly then the picture shown on the TV will have strange 
colouring.

Component

 

The video output on both the Component video 
(3 phonos) and SCART is Y, Pb, Pr component 
video.

RGB SCART

 

The video output on both the Component video 
(3 phonos) and SCART is RGB. Note that if you 
are using RGB output via phono connectors, you 
will also need to use 

COMPOSITE

 as a sync signal.

NTSC BLACK (PEDESTAL)

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.

Summary of Contents for DV27

Page 1: ...Progressive scan DVD player DV27 Lecteur de DVD à balayage progressif DV27 DVD Spieler mit progressiver Abtastung DV27 ...

Page 2: ...2 ...

Page 3: ... displayed in the picture In case of 525 progressive scan picture problems it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the Standard Definition output If there are questions regardingTV set compatibility with this model 525p DVD player please contact Arcam Customer Support Department Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademar...

Page 4: ...duce heat 6 Climate The appliance has been designed for use in moderate climates 7 Racks and stands Only use a rack or stand that is recommended for use with audio equipment If the equipment is on a portable rack it should be moved with great care to avoid overturning the combination 8 Cleaning Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning The case should normally only require a wipe with ...

Page 5: ...nt RGB sockets and offers picture quality equal to component video Use appropriate cables to connect either the SCART connector or RGB phonos to the TV Note that if you are using RGB output via phono connectors you will also need to use COMPOSITE as a sync signal If you are using a SCART connection to yourTV it is best to mute your TV s speakers because SCART also carries stereo audio signals this...

Page 6: ... are provided Connect one of these to your amplifier s input using a suitable pair of interconnect cables The second set of audio outputs can be used to connect to a second amplifier setup for multi room use or routed to a tape recorder for making recordings REMOTE CONTROL INPUT The REMOTE IN input can be used to pass RC5 code to the DV27 if it is installed in a position or system where infrared c...

Page 7: ...of the screen pressing DOWN takes the bar to the top of the screen OPERATIONAL SETUP Operation 1 4 OSD Language English DVD Menu English Subtitle English Audio English Remote type CR 134 OSD Status On Priority Not applicable OSD LANGUAGE This setting controls the language of the messages displayed on the On Screen Display OSD The default language is English with three other languages supported Not...

Page 8: ...riate for the type of TV used in your country Should you need to change this setting the options are explained below Auto The video output is taken from that recorded on the disc When no disc is playing the logo screen is displayed using the standard of the last disc played NTSC NTSC is always used as the video standard Note that PAL discs are converted to NTSC but this causes some reduction in th...

Page 9: ...ntal level set for specific scenes so a disc will play but skip or substitute certain scenes AUDIO SETUP Audio 3 4 Audio Bitstream 2 Ch Down sample Max 48K Pro Logic Not applicable Audio Delay Normal 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 ...

Page 10: ...y 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 ...

Page 11: ...r using the cursor pad then press OK to start playback For discs that do not play automatically including CDs and VCDs press PLAY Note that when playing DVDs the drive mechanism operates at much higher speeds compared with CDs and so may produce more noise when loading and playing initial chapters This is normal FAST PLAY Press or on the front panel or remote control to play fast forward or backwa...

Page 12: ...is lit briefly when DVD mode is selected DISP display Dims or turns the DV27 s display on or off Turning the display off generally gives a slight improvement in sound quality Pressing DISP once turns the display off twice dims the display To restore the display to full brightness press DISP a third time A B This button enables you to repeat a selected section from the disc see page 14 RPT repeat P...

Page 13: ...he screen to disappear although the sides of the image are lost a zoom of x1 25 when a 4 3 image is displayed on a widescreen TV causes the bars at the side of the image to disappear although the top and bottom of the image are lost ANGLE Some DVDs offer the facility to select different camera angles If this feature is available the camera symbol lights in the display Press ANGLE to cycle through ...

Page 14: ...CDs have only one track CLOSINGTHE SEARCH MENU When displayed this menu screen can be closed again by pressing the SRCH button which also has the effect of cancelling the search SPECIAL PLAYBACK MODES Playback modes are available that allow repeat shuffle and programmed playback REPEAT Press the RPT button on the remote control to cycle through the repeat options For DVDs a chapter or title repeat...

Page 15: ...ting title 2 Highlight the chapter position and without entering any number press The player fills in the text All to indicate that all the chapters in title 2 will be played VCD 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 You can enter a sequence of up to 20 tracks for programmed play...

Page 16: ...is free to navigate around the disc directory structure while playback is stopped Valid files tracks in each directory audio CD tracks or files that can be played are displayed on the screen Pressing PLAY while the cursor is on a valid file track will start playback from that point continuing to the end of the disc Alternatively the PD or PAF buttons can be used to start playback Programme mode Pr...

Page 17: ...ROG is pressed for a second time PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK CD ROM 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 Navigating the directory tree is the same as described earlier for Browse mode Files from any location on the disc may be added to the playlist by moving the cursor to the file then pressing OK on t...

Page 18: ... scan output from the DVD player is being used but the television or another device in the signal path cannot handle progressive scan input Use the interlaced video connections instead of those for progressive scan Black bars are shown at the top and bottom of the screen This can occur when a Wide screen film is viewed on a 4 3 format television Even with a 16 9 format television black bars may st...

Page 19: ...gion that they are sold in for example discs from the USA are Region 1 and discs from Europe are Region 2 Your player is factory configured to play discs from the region it is to be sold in and may not play discs from other regions Disc does not play and Bad Disc is displayed The disc is damaged or dirty or does not contain any files that the DV27 can handle Remove disc from tray and check surface...

Page 20: ... processing by Silicon Image Corporation 3 gold plated phono sockets 525P component video Y 1V pk pk into 75Ω Pb 0 7V pk pk into 75Ω Pr 0 7V pk pk into 75Ω Audio outputs Analogue audio outputs Two pairs of stereo outputs on gold plated phono sockets Output level 2 2V rms at 0dB signal Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz 0 1db 0 5dB THD N 0 005 for 1kHz 0dB signal measured 22Hz 22kHz unweighted S N 10...

Page 21: ...in the original packing and returned to the dealer from whom it was purchased or failing this directly to the Arcam distributor in the country of residence It should be sent carriage prepaid by a reputable carrier NOT by post No responsibility can be accepted for the unit whilst in transit to the dealer or distributor and customers are therefore advised to insure the unit against loss or damage wh...

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