Arcam Progressive scan DVD player DV27A User Manual
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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 FMJ DV27A DVD 
player. The remote control handset supplied with the equipment is 
also described.
It may be that the DV27A 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 DV27A DVD player plays a range of disc types. These 
include:
DVD-video (single region, set at factory)
DVD-audio
CDDA (‘normal’ audio-CDs), HDCDs, CD-DTS (CDs carrying a
DTS soundtrack), CD-R, and CD-RW
Video CD, including variants such as CVCD, SVCD and DVCD
MP3 and WMA audio files, when on a CD-ROM or CD-R/CD-
RW (some restrictions apply)
Picture CDs (JPEG image files).
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.
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
Using this handbook...................................................................... 3
Safety guidelines ............................................................................. 4
Safety instructions ..................................................................................4
Safety compliance...................................................................................4
Installation ....................................................................................... 5
Positioning the unit ................................................................................5
Connecting outputs: Video...............................................................5
Progressive video....................................................................................6
Connecting Digital audio....................................................................6
Connecting Analogue audio.............................................................6
Remote Control input.........................................................................6
Connecting to a power supply .......................................................6
Configuring your DVD player..................................................... 7
Introduction ...............................................................................................7
Switching on ..............................................................................................7
Obtaining a TV picture ........................................................................7
Using the setup menus........................................................................7
Operational setup..................................................................................7
Video setup................................................................................................8
Speaker configuration ....................................................................... 10
Trim setup................................................................................................ 10
Access setting ........................................................................................ 11
Completing the setup ....................................................................... 11
Basic use of your DVD player...................................................12
Front panel controls........................................................................... 12
Playing a disc........................................................................................... 12
Using the remote control..........................................................13
Advanced controls ......................................................................14
Advanced DVD and VCD features...........................................15
Jumping to a particular point ........................................................ 15
Hidden groups....................................................................................... 15
Special playback modes.................................................................... 15
Performing an A-B repeat............................................................... 15
To program a special sequence................................................... 16
Advanced MP3/WMA/JPEG and audio CD features ...........17
Screen layout.......................................................................................... 17
Player mode............................................................................................ 17
Browsing the disc (Browse mode) ............................................ 17
Programmed playback (Audio-CDs)........................................ 18
Programmed playback (CD-ROM)........................................... 18
Shuffle and Repeat.............................................................................. 18
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................19
Technical specifications...............................................................21
Guarantee......................................................................................22
On line registration............................................................................. 22