Installation; Positioning The Unit; Connecting Outputs: Video - Arcam DV27 Handbook

Installation

REMOTE
IN
SUPPLY
VOLTAGE
POWER INLET

POSITIONING THE UNIT

Place the DV27 on a level, firm surface and ensure that there is
adequate ventilation for the unit.

CONNECTING OUTPUTS: VIDEO

To view the pictures from the DVD player you need to connect one
of its video outputs to a TV, monitor or projector.
The DV27 has five video outputs:
Component video
RGB
S-video
Composite video
Progressive scan component (525P(480P)) video.
You only need to use one type of video from the list. Choose a type
that your TV supports.
NOTE: If your TV supports none of these types of video then it's
time to purchase a new TV!
Note that you may connect equipment such as AV receivers in the
signal path between the DVD player and the TV, so long as that
equipment supports the correct type of video signal. For instructions
on how to connect AV equipment, consult the manual for that
equipment.
COMPONENT VIDEO
Use three phono cables to connect the Component Y, Pb, Pr outputs
of the DVD player to the Y, Pb, Pr inputs of the TV. Ensure that the
cables are suitable for video use and that they are approximately
the same length. Some component video interfaces are labelled in
different ways: see the table below if your TV's component inputs are
not labelled 'Y, Pb, Pr'.
DV27 player alternative
Y Y
Pb Cb
Pr Cr
NOTE: Component video DVD players and TVs are not generally
available in Europe.
Pr/R Y/G Pb/B
PROGRESSIVE VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
SCART A/V OUT COMPOSITE
Pb
B
alternative alternative
Y Y
(B–Y) U
(R–Y) V
COMPONENT
Y
DIGITAL OUT
S VIDEO
G
OPTICAL COAX
Pr
R
PCM/BITSTREAM
RGB OUTPUT
RGB output is available on both the SCART and Component/RGB
sockets and offers picture quality equal to component video.
Use appropriate cables to connect either the SCART connector or
RGB phonos to the TV. Note that if you are using RGB output via
phono connectors, you will also need to use
signal.
If you are using a SCART connection to your TV, it is best to mute
your TV's speakers because SCART also carries stereo audio signals;
this prevents audio coming through the TV.
AV control: The SCART output has a control signal that switches your
TV to its SCART input when the DV27 is turned on. It will also signal
to wide screen TVs the correct aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3), provided
these features are supported by the TV.
S-VIDEO
The S-Video output (also known as S-VHS or Y/C) is commonly
supported by TVs worldwide. Connect the
player to the S-Video input of the TV using an appropriate cable.
COMPOSITE VIDEO
If your TV only offers a composite input (sometimes labelled CVBS or
just 'video'), connect this to the
player using a phono cable suitable for video use.
PROGRESSIVE VIDEO (525P(480P))
If your television is capable of accepting a progressively scanned video
signal you may wish to connect the progressive (525P(480P)) video
output from the DV27. This is a second, higher quality, component
video connection that outputs a video signal when the DV27 is playing
525 (NTSC) source material. Note that progressive video output is
switched off whenever the DV27 is giving out 625 (PAL) video. If you
are unsure if your TV can accept a progressive video output, please
refer to its instruction manual or consult your dealer.
NOTE: The DVD player can only support Component video or
RGB video at any one time. This is specified in the setup menu. If
you use either of these outputs with an incorrect menu setting, the
picture will be coloured in a strange way. Similar effects result from
cross connection of the three signals.
If you use component video outputs, you must ensure that the
SCART socket is not used. Similarly, if the SCART socket is used,
disconnect the component video leads.
5
L
AUDIO OUT
R
1 2
as a sync
COMPOSITE
output of the DVD
S VIDEO
video output of the DVD
COMPOSITE