Page 3 - GDV-870 Owner’s Manual; nt
3 GDV-870 Owner’s Manual www.adcom.com Ta ble of Con te nt s Chapter 1 - Welcome Introduction ………………………………………………… 5 Unpacking the GDV-870 ……………………………… 5 Key Features ………………………………………………… 5 Placing the GDV-870 …………………………………… 6 About the Remote Control ………………………… 6 Front Panel Overview ………………………………… 7 ...
Page 4 - Important Safety Instructions
4 GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Important Safety Instructions • Read all the safety and operating instructions before con- necting or using this unit. • Retain this notice and the owner’s manual for future refer- ence. • All warnings on the unit and in its operating instructions should be adhered to. • All...
Page 5 - Introduction; Video Features
5 Ch ap te r 1 - W elc om e www.adcom.com GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Introduction Congratulations on your decision to purchase the Adcom GDV-870 DVD player. The GDV-870 delivers a multitude of audio/video output options, including: • Progressive scan 480p video with field-adaptive deinterlacing from the ...
Page 6 - About the Remote Control; Inserting the Remote Batteries
6 Ch ap te r 1 - W el co m e GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Placing the GDV-870 Place the GDV-870 on a stable, vibration-free sur- face away from moisture and out of direct sunlight. Your Adcom dealer will be pleased to show you many different types of audio/video equipment racks and cabinets. Be sure to le...
Page 7 - Front Panel Overview
7 Ch ap te r 1 - W elc om e www.adcom.com GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Front Panel Overview The following is an overview of the GDV-870 front panel. � � � � � � � ����� ���� ����� ���� ���������������������������� ��������������������������� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ������� 1 Standby button Powers th...
Page 8 - Remote Control Overview
8 Ch ap te r 1 - W el co m e GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Remote Control Overview The following is a brief overview of the GDV-870 re- mote control buttons and their operations. 1 Title button Displays the DVD title menu (if available). 2 Power button Powers the GDV-870 on and off (Standby mode). • The re...
Page 10 - Rear Panel Overview
10 Ch ap te r 1 - W el co m e GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Rear Panel Overview The following is an overview of the GDV-870 rear panel. ����������������� ���� ���������������������� ��������� ��������� ������� ������������� �������������� �������� ���� ������� ����� ������� ���� � � � �� �� �� �� ��� ��� �...
Page 11 - Connections Overview; Chapter 2 - Connections
11 Ch ap te r 2 - C on ne ct io ns www.adcom.com GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Connections Overview Adcom provides every conceivable connection to in- tegrate the GDV-870 with your home theater system. We recommend that you choose the best video and audio options compatible with your particular dis- play d...
Page 12 - Composite Video Connections; Component/Progressive Scan; Component/Progressive Scan Connections; Composite
12 Ch ap te r 2 - C on ne ct io ns GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Composite/S-Video Connections Composite Video Connections Composite video is used in nearly all consumer video devices. We recommend using this output only when S-Video or Component Video inputs are not available. 1 Using a standard video cab...
Page 13 - HDMI Connections; About HDMI; -Channel Audio Connections; Connecting Analog Audio; HDMI
13 Ch ap te r 2 - C on ne ct io ns www.adcom.com GDV-870 Owner’s Manual HDMI Connections About HDMI HDMI, or High Definition Multimedia Interface, is an advanced audio/video connection method that trans- fers full-bandwidth digital audio and video signals over a single cable. As a result, digital sig...
Page 14 - Digital Audio Connections; Connecting Digital Audio
14 Ch ap te r 2 - C on ne ct io ns GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Digital Audio Connections Connecting Digital Audio The GDV-870 features two digital audio outputs—one coaxial and one optical—to send multi-channel Dolby Digital and DTS sound tracks from your DVD player to your AV preamp/surround sound proce...
Page 15 - Control Connections; Trigger Connections
15 Ch ap te r 2 - C on ne ct io ns www.adcom.com GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Control Connections Trigger Connections The 12V DC trigger provides a convenient way to power on your player in synch with the rest of your home theater system. • Use the trigger input with your preamp to turn the GDV-870 on and...
Page 16 - Power Connections; Checking the Voltage Switch
16 Ch ap te r 2 - C on ne ct io ns GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Power Connections When all connections are complete, you’re ready to check the voltage switch, plug in the power cable, and power on the GDV-870. Checking the Voltage Switch Before plugging in the unit, make sure the voltage is set to your co...
Page 17 - Setup Overview; The following is an overview of the GDV-870 Setup
17 Ch ap te r 3 - S et up www.adcom.com GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Chapter 3 - Setup Setup Overview The following is an overview of the GDV-870 Setup Menu, including: • Setup Menu navigation ...........................18 • Language settings .................................19 • Video settings .............
Page 18 - Setup Menu Navigation; • Setup; Arrows
18 Ch ap te r 3 - S et up GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Setup Menu Navigation Use the following remote control buttons to navigate the Setup Menu. • Setup - Press the Setup button to display and exit the Setup Menu. • Arrows - Press the / buttons to move the highlight up and down the list of menu items...
Page 19 - Language Settings; OSD Language
19 Ch ap te r 3 - S et up www.adcom.com GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Language Settings To access the Language Settings menu: 1 Press the Setup button. 2 Use the / buttons to select Language, then press the button. 3 Use the / buttons to choose from the follow- ing menu items: OSD Language Sets t...
Page 20 - Video Settings
20 Ch ap te r 3 - S et up GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Video Settings To access the Video Settings menu: 1 Press the Setup button. 2 Use the / buttons to select Video, then press the button. 3 Use the / buttons to choose from the follow- ing menu items: Aspect Ratio Sets the aspect ratio of the ...
Page 21 - Audio Settings
21 Ch ap te r 3 - S et up www.adcom.com GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Audio Settings To access the Audio Settings menu: 1 Press the Setup button. 2 Use the / buttons to select Audio, then press the button. 3 Use the / buttons to choose from the follow- ing menu items: Bass Management Enables or d...
Page 22 - Digital Audio Output
22 Ch ap te r 3 - S et up GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Audio Settings (cont.) Digital Audio Output Sets the audio signal from the coaxial and optical digital audio outputs. • Use the / buttons to select Off, PCM, or All. - Select “Off” if you are not using the digital audio outputs. - Select “PCM” (or...
Page 23 - Rating Settings; Parental Control
23 Ch ap te r 3 - S et up www.adcom.com GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Rating Settings The GDV-870 includes a password-protected Parental Control feature that prevents playback of discs based on their MPAA ratings. To access the Rating Settings menu: 1 Press the Setup button. 2 Use the / buttons to sele...
Page 24 - Miscellaneous Settings
24 Ch ap te r 3 - S et up GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Miscellaneous Settings To access the Miscellaneous Settings menu: 1 Press the Setup button. 2 Use the / buttons to select Misc, then press the button. 3 Use the / buttons to choose from the follow- ing menu items: Use Default Settings Restor...
Page 25 - Chapter 4 - Operations; Operations Overview; Now that you’ve connected and configured your
25 Ch ap te r 4 - O pe ra tio ns www.adcom.com GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Chapter 4 - Operations Operations Overview Now that you’ve connected and configured your GDV-870, it’s time for the fun part—enjoying the full power and performance of your Adcom DVD player. This chapter covers: • Basic DVD Playbac...
Page 26 - Basic DVD Playback; Playing a DVD
26 Ch ap te r 4 - O pe ra ti on s GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Basic DVD Playback Follow these steps to play a DVD. Playing a DVD 1 Before you begin: • Power on the GDV-870. • Power on your TV or display device. • Power on your AV preamp. • Select the input on your TV and/or AV pre- amp corresponding to t...
Page 27 - Special Playback Features A to Z
27 Ch ap te r 4 - O pe ra tio ns www.adcom.com GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Special Playback Features A to Z 1/all PBC goto aspect program audio angle Angle Press the Angle button repeat- edly during DVD playback to view additional viewing angles (if available). A DVD can have up to nine selectable viewin...
Page 29 - Audio CD Playback; Basic Audio CD Playback; MP3 Playback; Basic MP3 Playback; JPEG/Picture CD Playback; Basic JPEG/Picture CD Playback
29 Ch ap te r 4 - O pe ra tio ns www.adcom.com GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Audio CD Playback Basic Audio CD Playback 1 Load the Audio CD in the disc tray. • The disc will begin playback automatically. 2 Press the Prev and Next buttons to browse the CD tracks. 3 Press the Stop button to stop playback. 4 F...
Page 30 - Program Playback; DVD/VCD Program Playback; Screen Saver
30 Ch ap te r 4 - O pe ra ti on s GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Program Playback DVD/VCD Program Playback 1 Load a DVD or VCD. 2 Press the Program button to display the Program menu. 3 Highlight the desired title/chapter and press Se- lect to add it to your program. • If you make a mistake, press Clear to ...
Page 31 - Customer Support; A Special Note on “Hum”; System Reset
31 Ch ap te r 5 - H elp www.adcom.com GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Customer Support Use the Troubleshooting chart on page 32 to resolve common situations that don’t require professional at- tention. If the information provided does not resolve your problem, please contact your Adcom dealer or contact the ...
Page 32 - Troubleshooting
32 Ch ap te r 5 - H el p GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Troubleshooting The table below shows possible causes and solutions to common GDV-870 issues. If you do not see the answers you need here, please contact your Adcom dealer or customer service department; see page 31. Symptom Cause/Solution No power • M...
Page 33 - Compatibility; Performance; Technical Specifications
33 Ch ap te r 5 - H elp www.adcom.com GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Compatibility Disc Types ............................. DVD/DVD±R/DVD±RW, CDDA, MP3/MPEG4, Picture CD, CD-R/RW Video Formats ........................ MPEG2/MPEG4 Audio Formats ........................ MPEG 1, Layer 1, Layer 2, Layer 3 Signa...
Page 34 - Index
34 Ch ap te r 5 - H el p GDV-870 Owner’s Manual Index A Angle 27 Aspect 27 Aspect Ratio 20 Audio 19, 27 Audio Cables 11 Audio Settings 21 B Bass Management 21 Brightness 20 C CD Playback 29 Center Delay 21 Center Speakers 21 Connections 2-Channel Audio 13 5.1-Channel Audio 14 Component Video 12 Comp...
