Arcam DV88 manual Using this handbook, Safety, Disc types supported, Contents

Using this handbook

This handbook has been designed to give you all the information you need to install, connect, set up and use the Arcam DiVA DV88PLUS. The remote control handset supplied with the equipment is also described.

It may be that the DV88PLUS has been installed and set up as part of your Hi-Fi installation by a qualified Arcam dealer. In this case, you may wish to skip the sections of this handbook dealing with installation and setting up the unit. Use the Contents list to guide you to the relevant sections.

Safety

Safety guidelines are set out on the following page of this handbook.

Many of these items are common sense precautions, but for your own safety, and to ensure that you do not damage the unit, we strongly recommend that you read them. This is a class 1 product and requires an earth connection.

Disc types supported

The ARCAM DV88PLUS DVD player plays a range of disc types. These include:

DVD-video (single region, set at factory)

CDDA (‘normal’ audio-CDs) including HDCD decoding, CD- R, and CD-RW

Video CD, including variants such as CVCD, SVCD and

DVCD

MP3 audio files, when on a CD-ROM or CD-R/CD-RW (some restrictions apply).

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be 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 regarding TV set compatibility with this model 525p DVD player, please contact Arcam Customer Support Department.

Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

‘Dolby’, ‘Pro Logic’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Confidential unpublished works, Copyright © 1992–1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

Manufactured under licence from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

US Patent Number 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. ‘DTS’ and ‘DTS Digital Surround’, are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Copyright © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Contents

Safety guidelines	2
Safety instructions	2
Safety compliance	2
Using this handbook	3
Safety	3
Disc types supported	3
Installation	4
Positioning the unit	4
Connecting outputs: Video	4
Componenet video	4
RGB output	4
S-Video	4
Composite video	4
Progressive video 525P (480P)	5
Connecting digital audio	5
Connecting analogue audio	5
Remote control input	5
Connecting to a power supply	5
Configuring your DVD player	6
Introduction	6
Switching the power on	6
Obtaining a TV picture	6
Using the Set-up menus	6
Operational setup	6
Video setup	7
Audio setup	8
Access setting	8
Completing the set-up	8
Basic use of your DVD player	9
Introduction	9
Front panel controls	9
Playing a disc	9
Using the remote control	10
Advanced controls	11
Advanced DVD and VCD features	12
Jumping to a particular point	12
Special playback modes	12
Performing an A-B repeat	12
To program a special sequence	13
Advanced audio CD and MP3 features	14
Screen layout	14
Browsing the disc (Browse mode)	14
Programmed playback (Audio CDs)	15
Programmed playback (MP3)	15
Shuffle and Repeat	15
Reference	16
Troubleshooting	16
Technical specifications	17
Guarantee	18
On-line registration	18

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