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DV89

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DV89

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Problems with audio output

Problem

Possible cause

Solution

No sound!

Incorrect input selected on audio 
device (decoder, receiver, amplifier, 
etc.)

Select the appropriate input on the audio device (consult that product’s 
handbook)

Bad audio connection (analogue or 
digital) from DV89 to audio device

Check connections at both ends and, if necessary, try an alternative cable

No sound from the centre/rear 
speakers

A two-channel source, such as a CD, is 
being played

There is no fault

The ‘Audio’ is set incorrectly in the 
‘Setup’ menu

Enter the ‘Setup’ menu and change the ‘Audio’ setting to ‘Bitstream/6ch.’ 
(see page 8)

The centre/rear speakers are 
configured incorrectly in the ‘Setup’ 
menu

Enter the ‘Setup’ menu and change the settings on the ‘Speakers’ page to 
reflect your speaker configuration (see page 9)

Bad connection between the DV89 and 
the amplifier/receiver or the amplifier/
receiver and the speakers

Check connections at both end and, if necessary, try alternative cables

Problems with disc playability

Problem

Possible cause

Solution

Player loads disc but does not play, 
or play-back halts unexpectedly 
(perhaps with the message ‘Invalid 
Region’ being displayed)

Not all discs play automatically when 
loaded

Press 

PLAY

There is a fault in the manufacturing of 
the disc

Some discs are manufactured incorrectly, and are known to cause problems 
on ARCAM (and other) DVD players. Naturally, we aim to support all discs; from 
time-to-time we issue software upgrades for the player that fixes new problems 
of which we are aware. Please contact ARCAM customer support for further 
details.

The disc is from the wrong region

DVD discs are designed to be played only in the region 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 DV89 can 
handle

Remove disc from tray and check surfaces for damage or dirt. In the case of a 
CD-ROM, check that the disc contains valid MP3/WMA or JPEG files.

Some MP3/WMA files cannot be 
played

There are some restrictions on the 
type of MP3/WMA files that the DV89 
player can play

See page 16 of this Handbook

The player takes a long time to 
identify a CD

Since this is a DVD player (primarily), it checks for discs in the following order: DVDs, SVCDs, VCDs, CDs. Therefore it 
takes longer to identify a CD than any other disc type.

The front-panel display is not 
illuminated

The front-panel display has been 
switched off

The front panel supports three different levels of illumination. Press the ‘

DISP

’ 

button on the remote control to select your preferred level

Before contacting customer services

If any problem persists or cannot be cured using the advice 
given, either contact your Arcam dealer or Arcam customer 
support.
Before contacting Arcam customer services with a question 
however,  it is useful to have various version and region 
numbers available. This information is displayed in the top left 
corner of the screen when the player is first switched on (or 
brought out of standby). 

This information is shown for approximately two seconds, and 
is the following format:
software version/ drive version/ Arcam region/ DVD region

Summary of Contents for DV89

Page 1: ...DV89 H A N D B O O K Arcam DV89 DVD player...

Page 2: ...loth Do not use paint thinners or other chemical solvents for cleaning We do not advise the use of furniture cleaning sprays or polishes as they can cause indelible white marks if the unit is subseque...

Page 3: ...finition output If there are questions regarding TV set compatibility with this model 525p DVD player please contact Arcam Customer Support Department Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratorie...

Page 4: ...e 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 do not wish to use the speakers in your...

Page 5: ...f interconnect cables If required 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 For 6 channel...

Page 6: ...with the highlight bar at the bottom of the screen pressing DOWN takes the bar to the top of the screen Operational setup Operation 1 7 OSD Language DVD Menu English CR 314 On Remote type Subtitle Au...

Page 7: ...o 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 di...

Page 8: ...g if you have an external D A converter that supports only 2 channel PCM Since the digital and analogue outputs are closely related the analogue audio output reflects the digital output type selected...

Page 9: ...Stereo Sub This setting is relevant to 2 channel source material only such as CDs It controls whether the low frequency information is redirected to the subwoofer or not None No redirection of low fr...

Page 10: ...ur digit number Don t forget your password as you will need to know it to unlock the player Highlight Password and enter your four digit number using the numerical keys on the handset When all four di...

Page 11: ...g 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 Layer change Many DVD discs have two...

Page 12: ...Volume Adjusts the volume on Arcam remote controllable amplifiers Note that the volume controls and MUTE button have no effect on the audio output level of the DVD players NOTE Remember to install th...

Page 13: ...and press SETUP to access the Setup menu AUDIO Some DVDs offer the facility to select different audio tracks Press AUDIO to cycle through the available tracks The TV displays the number language and...

Page 14: ...losed again by pressing the SRCH button which also has the effect of cancelling the search Hidden groups Some DVD audio discs contain a hidden group which is material that may be accessed only by ente...

Page 15: ...the chapters in title 2 will be played DVD audio 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...

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...

Page 17: ...s 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 playl...

Page 18: ...ut of standby Progressive scan output from the DVD player is being used but the television or another device in the signal path cannot handle progressive scan input Press and hold the STOP button on t...

Page 19: ...etails The disc is from the wrong region DVD discs are designed to be played only in the region that they are sold in for example discs from the USA are Region 1 and discs from Europe are Region 2 You...

Page 20: ...TV with aspect ratio control Audio outputs Analogue audio outputs 6 channel outputs on gold plated phono sockets Output level 2 2V rms at 0dB signal 4V rms on left and right with HDCD discs Frequency...

Page 21: ...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 c...

Page 22: ...DV89 22 Notes...

Page 23: ...DV89 23 Notes...

Page 24: ...PEMBROKE AVENUE WATERBEACH CAMBRIDGE CB5 9QR ENGLAND telephone 44 0 1223 203203 fax 44 0 1223 863384 email support arcam co uk website www arcam co uk SH119E Issue 2...

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