Arcam DV79 - Manuals

DV79 E-4 E n g li s h DV79 E-5 Disc types supported The ARCAM DV79 DVD-player plays a range of disc types. Discs entered into the DV79 should bear one of the logos shown on the right. These disc types include: n DVD-video (single region, set at factory); n DVD-audio; n CDDA (‘normal’ audio-CDs) incl...

DV79 E-6 E n g li s h DV79 E-7 Positioning the unit Place the DV79 on a level, fi rm surface and ensure that there is adequate ventilation for the unit. Connecting the video output To view the pictures from the DVD player you need to connect one of its video outputs to your display device (TV, monit...

DV79 E-6 E n g li s h DV79 E-7 If you are using a SCART connection to your TV, and you do not wish to listen to the audio through it, then it is best to mute your TV’s speakers as SCART also carries stereo audio signals; muting the TV will prevent this audio being heard.Note that the SCART output ha...

DV79 E-8 E n g li s h DV79 E-9 Basic use of your DVD player Introduction ‘Basic operation’ explains how to play a DVD, CD or other type of disc. Note that it may be necessary to confi gure your player correctly for your system before optimum – or any – playback can be achieved. Player confi guration...

DV79 E-8 E n g li s h DV79 E-9 The HDMI interface If you have a HDMI- or DVI-equipped monitor or display, you can connect it to the DV79 using a HDMI cable. The HDMI connector carries uncompressed digital video, as well as digital audio. About HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) support...

DV79 E-10 E n g li s h DV79 E-11 P MODE STATUS SRCH ZOOM ANGLE SUBT PL AUDIO TRIM TITLE RTN RPT CLEAR 0 PROG A–B 7 8 9 DISP 4 5 6 1 2 3 DVD CR-415 SETUP MENU MEM OK OPEN Using the CR-415 remote control DISP (display) Dims or turns the DV79’s display on or off. Turning the display off generally gives...

DV79 E-12 E n g li s h DV79 E-13 Confi guring your DVD player Introduction This section of the document describes the use of the ‘Set-up’ menu, which is used to confi gure your player for your system and your personal preferences. Obtaining a picture To view the Set-up menu for the initial confi gur...

DV79 E-14 E n g li s h DV79 E-15 Video set-up If your display device is HDMI-compliant, the DV79 can read the capabilities of the display device directly; the information allows the DV79 to confi gure its output automatically and optimally for the attached device. This is known as ‘plug and play’.Th...

DV79 E-14 E n g li s h DV79 E-15 Analogue 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 display device used in your country, so it is best not to change it. If it gets set incorrectly then ...

DV79 E-16 E n g li s h DV79 E-17 Compression Allows compression of the audio stream to be turned on or off, where ‘On’ is intended for ‘late night’ listening when large volume changes are not desirable.Turning compression on increases the volume of the quiet passages and decreases the volume of the ...

DV79 E-18 E n g li s h DV79 E-19 Access set-up Password The password setting works in conjunction with the rating setting (the next menu item) to provide a means of limiting content playback by children (parental control).You will see there are four dashes and a padlock symbol. Normally the padlock ...

DV79 E-18 DV79 E-19 Advanced DVD and VCD features This section explains the more sophisticated DVD and VCD features, such as special playback modes. The operations described here are not exactly the same for DVDs and VCDs, but are similar enough to make it appropriate to group them together.Note tha...

DV79 E-20 E n g li s h DV79 E-21 Programmed playback (DVD-video) Press PROG on the remote control to open the ‘Programme’ menu. Note that playback must be stopped fi rst.The bottom of the screen shows the number of titles present on the disc, together with the number of chapters in the title selecte...

DV79 E-20 E n g li s h DV79 E-21 Advanced MP3/WMA/JPEG and audio-CD features The DV79 DVD player has the ability to handle MP3, WMA and JPEG fi les, when these are burned on to a CD-R or CD-RW disc. Picture/Photo CDs are also playable. These fi le types may be mixed together, if desired.This section...

DV79 E-22 E n g li s h DV79 E-23 Shuffle and Repeat Note that this section is valid for audio-CDs only. Repeat Press the RPT button on the remote control to cycle throught the repeat options. ‘Track’ or ‘Disc’ (i.e. all) repeat are available.When a track repeat is selected, the loop symbol on the fr...

DV79 E-24 E n g li s h DV79 E-25 Technical specifications General Power Requirements 100/115V or 230V AC,set by voltage selector switch on rear panel Power consumption < 35 VA Dimensions 435mm x 80mm x 350mm Weight net: 5.2kg; packed: 8.0kg Video outputs Composite video 1 x gold plated phono. 1V ...

DV79 E-26 E n g li s h DV79 E-27 Guarantee Worldwide Guarantee This entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge, during the first two years after purchase, at any authorised Arcam distributor provided that it was originally purchased from an authorised Arcam dealer or distributor. The manu...

DV79 E-26 E n g li s h DV79 E-27 Appendix: Serial programming interface Introduction This section of the document describes the remote control protocol for controlling the DV79 via the RS232 interface. Conventions n The remote controller is referred to as the ‘RC’, with the DV79 called the ‘DV79’. n...

DV79 E-28 E n g li s h DV79 E-29 Command Specifications / Spécifications des commandes / Befehlsspezifikationen / Opdrachtspecificaties Power / Alimentation / Betriebsbereitschaft / Stroom Change the stand-by state of the DV79. Permet de modifier l’état de veille du DV79. Ändern des Stand-by-Zustand...

DV79 E-32 E n g li s h DV79 E-33 Request chapter–track information / Demande de numéro de chapitre/piste / Kapitel-/Titelinformationen abfragen / Gegevens hoofdstuk–track aanvragen :Requests the current chapter/track information of the disc. Permet de demander le numéro de chapitre/piste en cours du...