Warning: This is a Class I device and must be earthed. Warning: The mains plug is used as the disconnect device from the mains supply and shall remain readily operable. DV139 CAUTION ATTENTION RISK OF ELECTRIC RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE...
Disc types supported ... E-24 Guarantee ... E-26 On line registration ... E-26 Thank you for purchasing the Arcam DV139 DVD player. Designed to reproduce the highest quality digital sound and vision, the DV139 uses the class leading ABT1010 Scaler.
The Component video output is always active. It can be set to carry either interlaced or progressive-scan output. < The HDMI output is active only if a compatible display is detected by the DV139. It can be set to carry either interlaced, progressive-scan or high-definition output. <...
DV139 and the display device, and provides the highest quality output. Generally, it is also the easiest connection type to configure. To use this video connection, you will require a HDMI or HDMI/DVI cable between the DV139 and your display device or receiver. See page 22 for further details.
The remote-control and trigger inputs input can be used to pass RC5 codes to the DV139 if it is installed in a position (or REMOTE IN system) where infrared cannot be used. If this is required, please contact your dealer for further information.
< on the remote control to stop playback. once performs a ‘resume stop’. If you now press STOP buttons become STOP PAUSE button for a second time. ���������������� ����� ���� ����� ��� PLAY , playback PLAY ����� DV139...
CR100 Universal remote control The CR100 remote control is a multi-function unit that controls the DV139 and up to seven other devices. The instructions on this page only refer to the control of the Arcam DV139. For information on using the remote control for other devices, and a full list of features, see the instruction booklet supplied with the CR100.
SUBT Cycles through the available subtitle languages, including ‘Off’. Some discs force subtitles on, overriding any set up preferences. displays STATUS. INFO (SHIFT SUBT) DV139...
These buttons are described on the next page. Remember to install the four AAA batteries supplied before trying to use your remote control. DV139 E-10 On/Standby This allows the DV139 to be put into and taken out of stand-by remotely. � ���� ���� � � �...
Some DVDs offer the facility to select different audio tracks. Press AUDIO cycle through the available tracks. The on-screen display shows the number, language and type of audio track, e.g. ‘1 D 6CH’. SHUFF Toggles random (‘shuffle’) play of chapters/tracks on and off. DV139 E-11...
NOTE: To protect your screen from damage caused by persistent static images, a ‘screen saver’ facility activates after a few minutes of inactivity. When this occurs, a small ARCAM logo moves around the screen. To reset the image, press the player or on the remote control.
DivX Video-On-Demand (VOD) is a digital video delivery service that lets you copy video content from your computer to a CD or DVD for playback on your DV139. To register for this service, a player- generated registration code is required. This code can be seen by selecting the ‘DivX registration’ button.
E-14 Select this item if you are connecting the DV139 to an HDMI-compliant device, and you are happy for the DV139 to configure itself automatically for the device it is attached to. This is the recommended setting if you are connecting the DV139 to an HDMI-compliant device.
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This setting controls the type of video (the colour space) given out over the HDMI connection. Auto The colour space will be set appropriately for the connected display. This is the recommended setting if you are connecting the DV139 to an HDMI- or DVI-compliant device. The HDMI connection carries Y, Pb, Pr (YUV) component video.
DTS multi channel Use this setting if you have a receiver/decoder that supports Dolby Digital. Select this item if you are using an HDMI connection between your DV139 and your receiver or display device. The audio type will be changed automatically to work with the device attached to your player –...
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Panorama extends the front centre image to include the surround speakers for an exciting ‘wrap-around’ effect with side wall imaging. Display Centre spreading effect No centre spreading 20.8° 28° 36° 54° 62° 69.8° Phantom centre The ‘Centre Width’ setting for Dolby Pro Logic II Music Mode DV139 E-17...
1. Any speaker that is not connected should be identified by selecting ‘Not Present’ for that speaker. 2. Although the DV139 is very flexible in the speaker configurations it can handle, some restrictions have been applied. For example, if no subwoofer is present, then it is not possible to configure the Front speakers to be ‘Small’...
150 milliseconds. The amount of correction required in a given system is best determined by experimentation. < If the interlaced video outputs of the DV139 are in use and the display is converting the signal to progressive scan then we recommend a delay of 50–80ms, depending upon the display. <...
A-B repeat The DV139 can repeat a specific section of a DVD or VCD; this is called an A-B repeat. To perform an A-B repeat, wait until the disc is at the point where you want the repeat to start, then press .
Return to ‘Browser view’ to view all the available tracks. Add Directory: Adds the current directory to the program sequence. Clear program: When no disc is playing, this clears the program sequence. is pressed PLAY PLAY DV139 E-21...
Switch the display device on, then the DV139 – at this point, the idle logo of the DV139 should be shown on the display device. If this is not the case, please check the items listed above for a blank screen.
Remote-control codes The following table gives the IR-commands accepted by the DV139. The system code for the DV139 is 25 (in common with other Arcam DVD players). Power commands Command Power toggle Power-on Power-off Playback control commands Command Track number ‘n’, (e.g., 1)
DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs (Audio CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs) recorded using a DVD recorder, CD recorder or personal computer cannot be guaranteed to play in the DV139. Incompatibility may be due to a number of possibilities, including the type of disc used and the recording method.
Compressed audio compatibility The DV139 will play CD- or DVD-ROM discs containing files saved in the MPEG1 Audio Layer 2 (MP2), MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3), Windows Media file (WMA) and OGG formats, with sampling rates of 44.1 or 48kHz. Incompatible files will not play correctly, potentially causing noise or distortion on the audio outputs.
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