Arcam DV88 manual Progressive video 525P 480P, Connecting Digital audio, Connecting Analogue audio

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.

NTSC progressive scan output is available whenever the DV88PLUS is playing 525 (NTSC) source material

PAL progressive video

At the time of writing this handbook, PAL progressive video is in the process of being standardized, but is not allowed currently under Macrovision regulations. We hope to be able to enable this in the future.

The progressive scan output from the DV88PLUS reverts to interlaced output when PAL (625) material is being played.

Connecting Digital audio

If you have an external surround sound decoder, receiver or D-A converter that you wish to use with the DVD player, then you will need to connect it using either a coaxial or optical lead. These digital outputs provide PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG multi-channel audio, depending on the source material. It is also possible to set the digital output always to output 2-channel PCM (stereo mix-down) via the setup menu.

If possible, use the coaxial connection as this may offer slightly better performance. Connect the coax output of the DVD player to the digital audio coax input of the decoder/D-A converter or receiver using a phono cable designed for digital audio interconnection.

Alternatively, connect the optical output of the DVD player to the optical input of the decoder/D-A converter or receiver using a TOSLINK optical lead.

Connecting Analogue audio

If you wish to use the high quality D-A converters of the DVD player, then you will need to use the analogue audio outputs of the DVD player.

Two pairs of outputs are provided (these are identical), labelled L (left) and R (right). Connect one of these pairs to the input of your amplifier using a suitable pair of 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.

Remote Control input

The REMOTE IN input can be used to pass RC5 codes to the DV88PLUS if it is installed in a position (or system) where infrared cannot be used.

Connecting to a power supply

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.

If your mains supply voltage or mains plug is different, consult your Arcam dealer or Arcam Customer Support on

+44 (0)1223 203203.

Mains lead

The appliance is normally supplied with a moulded mains plug already fitted to the lead. If for any reason the plug needs to be removed, it must be disposed of immediately and securely, as it is a potential shock hazard when inserted into the mains socket. Should you require a new mains lead, contact your Arcam dealer.

Plugging in

Push the plug (IEC line socket) of the power cable supplied with the unit into the socket (POWER INLET) in the back of the unit. Make sure it is pushed in firmly.

Put the plug on the other end of the cable into your power supply socket and switch the socket on.

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