Adcom GDV-870
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1. esee 19 Video Settings rrr entier eder 20 Audio Settifigs 5o reist ere texit roi tance atu 21 Rating Settings aceites eret 23 Miscellaneous Settings sesssesesseosssseosesosssssss 24 www adcom com Chapter 4 Operations Operations Overview eese 25 Basic DVD PlaybackK retten 26 Special Playback Features A to Z 27 Audio CD Playback eee eerie tuens 29 MP3 Playback 4 eintreten it tiere ee ie t n 29 JPEG Picture CD Playback 29 DivX MPEG4A Playback 29 Programi PlayDacKisecesceccscssscsscsessoesesesecoesevesccerts 30 Screen Savel sesssssscsssescssssisnssssssssnsssasessnsssssassasosss 30 Chapter 5 Help Customer Support snsssssessssnsissecssnsssnssssnssinssastees 31 Adcom Protection Plan sss 31 Product Care amp Maintenance 31 System R6eS6et ssssisscsenssssissessscasssessseseasossissensosacesans 31 Troubleshooting ceteris teorie 32 Technical Specifications 33 hi qe 34 GDV 870 Owner s Manual U9 U09 JO qeL Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions e Read all the safety and operating instructions before con necting or using this unit e Retain this notice and the owner s manual for future refer ence All warnings on the unit and in its operati2. Cause Solution Make sure the power cord is properly connected to the power outlet Make sure the main power is switched on Make sure the disc is loaded Make sure the disc is loaded with the label side up The disc s region code is invalid for this player The type of disc is invalid for this player The disc is dirty or damaged Try cleaning the disc or testing another disc There may be moisture condensation inside the player Remove the disc and leave the unit powered on for 1 2 hours Make sure your TV is powered on Make sure the correct AV input is selected on your TV to view the DVD player Make sure the video cables are securely and properly connected Check the video cables for damage Clean your disc The disc is dirty or damaged Try cleaning the disc or testing another disc Reset the color system of the player or your TV Try connecting the player directly to your TV instead of via other components such as a VCR Select the desired screen format from the player s Setup Menu see page 20 For full screen on a standard TV set the View Mode to 4 3 Unplug the player for 30 minutes After 30 minutes power on the player and the restore function should reset the player Make sure your TV and AV preamp are powered on and correctly set Make sure the audio cables are securely and properly connected Check the audio cables for damage Press the Audio button to select an alternative audio track Press the
3. Front Panel Overview The following is an overview of the GDV 870 front panel GDV 870 standby m EB nome 192kHz 24Bit Audio Playback Standby button Powers the GDV 870 on and off Standby mode e The rear panel power switch must be in the on position for this button to function e The Power LED is amber when the unit is in Standby mode e The Power LED is red when the unit is on Status Indicators Provides a quick visual cue that one or more of the following conditions are active e Video Mute Activated by pressing the Vid Off button on the remote control during CD playback e Progressive Scan Activated by setting Video Out to P Scan in the Setup Menu e Digital Out Activated by pressing the Dig Audio Out On button on the remote control e HDCD Activated by loading an HDCD en coded disc e DVD Audio Activated by loading a DVD Audio disc Front panel display Displays GDV 870 status information www adcom com HIGH DEI INITION Stop button Stops disc playback e Press the Stop button once to stop and hold playback at the current position e Press the Stop button twice to reset play back to the beginning of the disc Play button Starts disc playback e Pressing the Play button in Standby mode powers on the player Pause button Pauses disc playback e Pressing the Step button in Pause mode advances the picture one frame at a time Disc Tray Use to load unload dis
4. ADCOM we have the power GDV 870 High Definition DVD Audio Video Player User s Manual DIGITAL HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE Congratulations on your purchase of the Adcom GDV 870 You have made a wise choice that will reward you with exceptionally accurate video and audio reproduction for years to come To realize the full potential of your new DVD player please read these operating and instal lation instructions thoroughly before attempting to make any connections to it The GDV 870 is not only designed to reproduce the highest quality sound and picture but also to deliver the greatest possible value It is our engineers passion for perfection that has enabled our components to be judged the equivalent of others costing two three or even five times as much Our engineering team consis tently strives to develop and design products that will exceed your expectations Our goal at Adcom is to let more consumers hear high end quality sound and see high end video without paying high end prices All Adcom components are the result of a long standing dedication to innovation quality simplicity and value Adcom We have the power and now so do you Thank you from the Adcom Team CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk
5. e Use the buttons to select On or Off Select On if your preamp is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz signals The DVD Player will automatically down sample any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them Select Off if your preamp is capable of handling 96 kHz signals The DVD Player will pass the signal through without any further processing Smart Sound 1 1 1 Provides a variety of preset tone control options by musical genre e Use the 2 buttons to select Off Classical Rock Jazz or Pop GDV 870 Owner s Manual Night Mode Off Down sampling On Smart Sound Off Notes gt 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 e You can use the Digital Audio Out buttons as a off on shortcut to enable dis able the digital audio signal dig audio out 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 select Rating then press the button 3 Use the buttons to choose from the follow ing menu items Parental Control 1 1 1 1 1 Selects the desired rating level e Use the buttons to select Parental Control and press Select e Use the number keys 0 9 to enter your 4 digit password and press Select e If you have not yet set a password enter the default password 8 8 8 8 and press Select
6. Technical Specifications 33 Test Tones 21 Title 28 Troubleshooting 32 TV System 20 U Unpacking 5 V Video Cables 11 Video Off 28 Video Out 20 Video Settings 20 View Mode 20 Voltage Switch 16 W Warranty 31 Z Zoom 28 Adcom shall not be liable for any errors contained herein or for any damages arising out of or related to this document or the informa tion contained herein even if Adcom has been advised of the possibility of such damages This document is intended for informational and instructional purposes only Adcom reserves the right to make changes in the specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notification Adcom disclaims any obligation to update the information contained herein www adcom com GDV 870 Owner s Manual 35 ADCOM we have the power 8541 East Anderson Drive Suite 101 Scottsdale Arizona 85255 Voice 480 607 2277 Fax 480 348 9876 www adcom com GDV 870_manual_v1 0
7. DVD can have up to nine selectable viewing angles gx 1 3 Aspect Press the Aspect button during playback to change the display view to Fill Original Auto Fit or Pan Scan see View Mode on page 20 for details Audio Press the Audio button repeat edly during DVD playback to se lect alternative audio tracks if available A DVD can have up to 8 audio language selections Co 1 400 6ch Go To Press the Go To button to display the Search menu Use the 4 buttons to choose Title Chap ter or Time Use the 0 9 keys to enter the desired destination then press Select Press Clear to delete your entry Display Press the Display button to view current disc informa tion For example during DVD playback pressing Display will show the disc type title num ber chapter number elapsed time remaining time audio language subtitle language angle and bitrate program Menu Press the Menu button to re turn to the DVD disc menu Disc menus often includes scene selection set up op tions and special bonus fea tures Number Buttons During playback use the num ber keys to jump directly to the desired chapter or track For chapters 10 or higher use the 10 button e g for chap ter 25 press 10 10 5 PBC If the disc is in VCD 2 0 format press the PBC button to view the playback control menu Then use the 0 9 keys to select the desired track Program Press the Program button to dis p
8. Open the disc tray e Press the Eject button on the remote control or front panel to open the disc tray Load your disc e Insert the disc with the label side up e Press the Eject button again to close the disc tray Play the disc e Most discs will begin playback automatically when loaded The disc type will appear in the top left corner of the screen e f the disc does not play press the Play but ton e If the DVD disc menu appears use the Arrow buttons to highlight the desired option then press Select Adjust the volume e Use the Volume buttons to adjust the volume level e Press the Mute button to temporarily mute the audio Pause or Stop playback e Press the Pause button to freeze playback Press Play to resume e Press the Stop button once to stop and hold playback at the current playback position Press Play to resume e Press the Stop button twice to stop and reset the disc from the beginning Eject the disc e Press the Eject button to open the disc tray and remove your disc Power off the player e Press the Power button to turn off the player You should always power off the player after use GDV 870 Owner s Manual Power Eject Select Arrows Pause Stop Play audio subtitle angle Volume Mute Special Playback Features A to Z aspect display www adcom com Angle Press the Angle button repeat edly during DVD playback to view additional viewing angles if available A
9. and tested for all electrical parameters as a routine part of Adcom s systematic quality control This along with full operational and mechanical testing should ensure a product flawless in both appearance and performance After you have unpacked the GDV 870 inspect it for physical damage Save the shipping carton and all packing material as they are intended to reduce the possibility of transportation damage should the unit ever need to be shipped again www adcom com In the unlikely event damage has occurred notify your dealer immediately and request the name of the carrier so a written claim to cover shipping damages can be initiated The right to a claim against a public carrier can be forfeited if the carrier is not notified promptly in writing and if the shipping carton and packing materials are not available for inspection by the carrier Save all packing materials until the claim has been settled A Special Note on Hum If there is a low volume hum audible throughout your speakers even with the main volume turned all the way down you have a common phenomenon known as a ground loop Generally the cause of a ground loop is the CableTV incoming signal line To determine if your cable system is the contributing factor disconnect the CableTV incoming signal line round 750 at the wall or the first component the cable is connected to e g the cable box or VCR If the hum is no longer present you must
10. have surround speakers Subwoofer Indicates the presence of a subwoofer e Use the buttons to select None or Present Select Present if you DO have a Subwoof er Select None if you do NOT have a Sub woofer www adcom com gt Language Bass management Off Front speakers Large EJ Video Center Speakers None Surround Speakers None Subwoofer None dA Audio Test tones Off Center dela No Dela la Rating y y Surr Delay No Delay Digital Output PCM ws Misc v Night Mode Off Down sampling On Smart Sound Off Test Tones Generates a pink noise test tone that you can move manually from speaker to speaker This neutral tone provides an effective gauge to measure volume lev els that is more objective than a movie sound track or other variable signal e Use the a v buttons to select Off Left Right Center Left surr Right surr or Subwoofer f you select a speaker by name the test tone will be heard in that speaker If you select Off the current audio source will be heard instead of the test tone Center Delay Delays the sound from your center speaker if it is closer to your primary listening area than your front speakers e Use the buttons to select 0 3m 1 ft 0 5m 2 ft 1m 3 ft 1 3m 4 ft 1 7m 5 ft Measure the distance from your primary lis tening area to your front speakers A Measure the distance from your primary lis tening area to your
11. insert a 750 ground loop isolator before reconnecting the line Check with your Adcom dealer to obtain one System Reset In rare cases the GDV 870 internal processor may freeze or lock up causing abnormal operation This is common to all micro processor controlled devices when the unit is subject to excessive static discharge AC line noise or power spikes In most cases it is easy to solve this problem by simply turning off the GDV 870 with the rear power switch for about five minutes After waiting reconnect the power cord and turn the unit on If the unit functions normally no further action is needed If the unit still does not operate properly it may be necessary to manually reset the processor see Use Default Settings on page 24 If the manual reset does not solve the problem con tact your authorized Adcom dealer an authorized Adcom service center or contact Adcom s service department directly for further advice GDV 870 Owner s Manual 31 dieH 6 Ja3dey gt Chapter 5 Help 32 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 No playback Distorted or noisy picture Picture not full screen Player malfunction No surround sound Cannot skip or search Distorted or noisy MP3 playback Remote control does not function
12. product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reason able protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in a residential installation This product generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in stallation If this product does cause harmful interference to ra dio or television reception which can be determined by turning the product off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the product and receiver Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna is connected to your tuner or tuner pre amplifier be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to pro vide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 701984 provides information with respect to proper ground ing of the mast and sup
13. Mute button to make sure the audio is not muted No sounds is output during Pause Step and Slow playback modes Make sure your amplifier and or powered loudspeakers are on Make sure the Digital Audio Output is set to All in the player s Setup Menu refer to page 21 Some discs are programmed to prohibit skip search functions during certain sections especially at the beginning of the disc e g Warning messages and previews If the disc only has one chapter the Skip function will not function If PC program files or other data files are mixed in with MP3 files on the same disc the player may play the non MP3 files with noise or no sound Make sure your disc only includes MP3 files Skip to another file Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the player Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the player Check the polarities of the batteries in the remote control Replace the batteries Place the unit away from direct sun and or reduce the amount of ambient light GDV 870 Owner s Manual Technical Specifications Compatibility Disc TYPOS osea ener ten ee seeks err E DVD DVD R DVD RW CDDA MP3 MPEG4 Picture CD CD R RW Video Formats c ccseceeeees MPEG2 MPEG4 Audio Formats sess MPEG 1 Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Signal Output Color System eese PAL NTSC AUTO Audio System eee DIGITAL down mix stereo DIGITAL d
14. are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Copyright 2003 Digital Theater Systems Inc All rights reserved HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC No part of this manual may be reproduced or electronically trans mitted without the express written consent of Adcom LLC Chapter 1 Welcome IntrOGdUCtion cei eiie pica Pak noiis 5 Unpacking the GDV 870 sess 5 Key Features etate ket rooress citet iine 5 Placing the GDV 870 eese 6 About the Remote Control 6 Front Panel Overview esee 7 Remote Control Overview ees 8 Rear Panel Overview eee 10 Chapter 2 Connections Connections Overview ssccscesrcesrcerceseesecesees 11 Before You Begin cerent 11 Composite S Video Connections 12 Component Progressive Scan 12 HDMI Connections tonio torte 13 2 Channel Audio Connections 13 Digital Audio Connections 14 5 1 Channel Audio Connections 14 Control Connections eese 15 Power CONMMECTIONS seo renrn aeree r vare esas 16 Chapter 3 Setup Setup Over VIEW sessies 17 Setup Menu Navigation eee 18 Language Settings
15. atible AV preamp or display device Component video output e Y Pb Pr Connects to the Component Progressive Scan HD inputs of a TV AV preamp or display device S Video output e Connects to the S Video input of a TV AV preamp or display device Composite video output e Connects to the Composite video input of a TV AV preamp or display device 2 channel audio output e L R Connects to the audio inputs of a TV AV preamp or stereo receiver amplifier 5 1 audio output e FL FR SL SR S C Connects to the 5 1 channel input of your AV preamp GDV 870 Owner s Manual Rear Panel Overview The following is an overview of the GDV 870 rear panel 10 11 12 12V DC trigger e Pass through Connects to an external device with a 12V DC trigger input e g to automatically power on a motorized screen e Input Connects to an external device with a 12V DC trigger output e g to auto matically power on the GDV 870 IR input Connects to an IR remote sensor e g to con trol the GDV 870 if the front panel display is obstructed Voltage switch Sets the GDV 870 voltage to 120V U S stan dard or 230V international standard AC input Connects the GDV 870 to a standard electrical outlet using the supplied power cord Main power switch Switches the GDV 870 s main power on and off Chapter 2 Connections Connections Overview Before You Begin Adcom provides every conceivable connection
16. center speaker B Subtract B from A The GDV 870 will add 1 ms of delay for every foot of difference Surround Delay Delays the sound from your surround speakers if they are closer to your primary listening area than your front speakers e Use the buttons to select 1m 3 ft 2m 6 ft 3m 9 ft 4m 12 ft 5 1m 15 ft Measure the distance from your primary lis tening area to your front speakers A Measure the distance from your primary lis tening area to your surround speakers C Subtract C from A The GDV 870 will add 1 ms of delay for every foot of difference GDV 870 Owner s Manual 21 dnjas 4e3deu 22 Audio Settings cont Sets the audio signal from the coaxial and optical digital audio outputs e Use the buttons to select Off PCM or All Select Off if you are not using the digital audio outputs Select PCM or Pulse Code Modulation if the digital audio output is connected to a 2 channel digital AV preamp Select All if the digital audio output is con nected to an AV preamp with a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound processor Reduces the dynamic range the difference between the softest and loudest audio portions of a DVD sound track This is a convenient feature for watch ing movies late at night e Use the buttons to select On or Off Down samples high definition audio signals if your AV preamp is not capable of decoding them
17. cs e Press the Eject button on the front panel or remote control to open close the disc tray Eject button Opens and closes the disc tray Skip Prev Next buttons Skips to the previous or next chapter or track during disc playback GDV 870 Owner s Manual 9ul02J9M Jo3deu5 Chapter 1 Welcome Remote Control Overview The following is a brief overview of the GDV 870 re mote control buttons and their operations 9 GD Couey C QUU Q3 Ga oom program repeat Cm CE9 GDV 870 Owner s Manual 10 11 12 Title button Displays the DVD title menu if available Power button Powers the GDV 870 on and off Standby mode e The rear panel power switch must be in the on position for this button to function Display button Brings up the On Screen Display e The On Screen Display shows the disc type chapter track number elapsed remaining time and other relevant disc status informa tion Setup button Displays the GDV 870 Setup Menu PBC button Displays the Playback Control PBC menu of a Video CD HDMI button Sets the video output resolution This button is only applicable if e Video Out is set to HD in the Setup Menu e The player is connected to an HD compat ible display device via the HDMI digital or Component analog outputs Clear button Deletes entries in Setup Menus and on screen displays Go To button Jumps directly to a specified title chapter track or tim
18. deshow 3 Press the Prev and Next buttons to browse the slideshow 4 During the slideshow use the Arrow keys to ro tate pictures clockwise counter clockwise 5 Press the Title button to switch to thumbnail view Press the Stop button to stop the slideshow 7 For additional playback options see the figure below DivX MPEG4 Playback DivX MPEG4 Playback 1 Load the DivX MPEGA disc in the disc tray 2 Use the Arrow keys to select the desired folder file and press Select to start playback 3 Press the Prev and Next buttons to browse the video files 4 Press the Stop button to stop playback 5 For additional playback options see the figure o below Elapsed Folder Audio photo Playback status time file name video filter gt 00 02 43 Current track 2192 Total tracks H FEL Selected track Track names Scrolling ID3 tag MP3 only Filter Repeat mode Repeat Off All Off Single Mode Normal v Play mode Normal Shuffle Music Intro Status JPEG Preview window Music Playing Edit Mode Program Play Notes on MP3 JPEG MPEG4 Playback www adcom com Discs can have mixed MP3 JPEG and MPEG4 files Use the Filter function to view one or more file types It may take several minutes to load a disc depending on the number of files and or folders For Program playback see page 30 GDV 870 Owner s Manual 29 suoneJedgo p 193deyp Chapter 4 Operations 30 Pro
19. during electrical storms e Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any openings e This unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when a The power cord or the plug has been damaged or b Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit or c The unit has been exposed to rain or liquids of any kind or d The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or e The device has been dropped or the enclosure damaged WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PRE VENT BLADE EXPOSURE THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS IN THIS PRODUCT DO NOT ATTEMPT SERVICING OF THIS UNIT YOURSELF REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL LASER SAFETY This compact disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PROD UCT Only qualified service personnel should remove the cover or attempt to service this device due to possible eye injury Invis ible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated Avoid direct exposure to beam CAUTION POWER LINES Any outdoor antenna must be located away from all power lines GDV 870 Owner s Manual Regulatory Information FCC Part 15 This
20. e 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 Composite Video 12 Digital Audio 14 HDMI 13 IR Sensor 15 Overview 11 Power Cable 16 Progressive Scan 12 S Video 12 Trigger 15 Customer Support 31 D Default Settings 24 Digital Audio Output 22 Display 27 DivX Playback 29 DivX Registration 24 DivX Subtitles 19 Down Sampling 22 DVD Menu 19 DVD Playback 26 DVD Priority 24 F Features 5 Front Panel Overview 7 Front Speakers 21 GDV 870 Owner s Manual G Go To 27 H HD JPEG Mode 20 HD Resolution 20 Important Safety Instructions 4 J JPEG Playback 29 L Language Settings 19 M Menu 27 MP3 Playback 29 MPEGA Playback 29 N Night Mode 22 Number Buttons 27 O OSD Language 19 P Parental Control 23 Password 23 PBC 27 Placement 6 Playback Features 27 Product Care amp Maintenance 31 Program 27 Program Playback 30 R Rating Settings 23 Rear Panel Overview 10 Regulatory Information 4 Remote Control Batteries 6 Overview 8 Repeat 1 All 27 Repeat A B 28 S Screen Saver 30 Search Buttons 28 Setup Navigation 18 Overview 17 Sharpness 20 Skip Buttons 28 Slow 28 Smart Sound 22 Step 28 Subtitle 19 28 Subwoofer 21 Surround Delay 21 Surround Speakers 21 T
21. e Press Select again to show the list of Parental Control ratings e Use the buttons to select one of the follow ing ratings and press Select Kid Safe G PG PG 13 PG R IR NC 17 Adult e Playback of movies at or above the selected rat ing will be blocked NOORWN co Set Password 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Sets the Parental Control password e You must enter the default password 8 8 8 8 before you can set your own password e Use the 0 9 buttons to enter a new 4 digit pass word and press Select e Your personal password and the default pass word will both work to unlock the Parental Con trol feature www adcom com Set Password Enter Password Notes gt 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 e Not all movies are rated e Write down your password and keep it in a safe place in case you forget it e If you forget your password the factory password is 8888 GDV 870 Owner s Manual 23 24 Miscellaneous Settings To access the Miscellaneous Settings menu 1 2 3 Press the Setup button Use the buttons to select Misc then press the button Use the buttons to choose from the follow ing menu items Restores the GDV 870 to its original factory settings except for the Parental Control password Select Use Default Settings and press Select When prompted with the confirmation message Use Default Settings use the lt gt buttons to select Yes and pres
22. e on a disc Arrow buttons Use to navigate and make selections within DVD disc menus Setup Menus and other on screen displays Slow button Starts slow motion playback Pause button Pauses disc playback e Pressing the Step button in Pause mode ad vances the picture one frame at a time Play button Starts playback e Pressing the Play button in Standby mode powers on the player 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Skip Prev Next buttons Skips to the previous or next chapter or track during disc playback Zoom button Zooms in during playback Program button Programs a customized chapter or track or der Video Off button Turns off the video display during CD play back Audio button Selects among available audio tracks during DVD playback Volume buttons Adjusts the player s volume level Video Output Component Progressive Scan buttons Sets the format of the Video signal from the Component Video Outputs to Component or Progressive Scan Menu button Displays the DVD disc menu if available Eject button Opens closes the disc tray to load unload discs Number 0 9 10 buttons Use to enter numerical data in Setup Menus and on screen displays e Also use for direct selection of chapters and tracks during playback Aspect button Changes the display view to Fill Original Auto Fit or Pan Scan see View Mode on page 20 for details Select but
23. ect alternative subtitle languag es if available A DVD can have up to 32 subtitle selections 1 2 Title Press the Title button to return to the DVD title menu the first track on a DVD disc Some DVD discs refuse the disc title func tion Video Off During CD playback press the Vid Off button to turn off the video display and protect your screen from possible burn in Zoom During DVD or JPEG Picture CD playback press the Zoom but ton repeatedly to magnify the on screen image in three levels While the image is zoomed you can use the Arrow buttons to move around the image Q1 Q2 Q3 Qoff Audio CD Playback JPEG Picture CD Playback Basic Audio CD Playback 1 Load the Audio CD in the disc tray e The disc will begin playback automatically 2 Press the Prev and Next buttons to browse the CD tracks Press the Stop button to stop playback For additional playback options see the figure below MP3 Playback Basic MP3 Playback 1 Load the MP3 disc in the disc tray 2 Use the Arrow keys to select the desired folder file and press Select to start playback 3 Press the Prev and Next buttons to browse the MP3 tracks Press the Stop button to stop MP3 playback For additional playback options see the figure below A w Ui Basic JPEG Picture CD Playback 1 Load the JPEG disc in the disc tray 2 Use the Arrow keys to select the desired folder file and press Select to start the sli
24. ection method to an HDTV display If your display supports Progressive Scan or HD analog the picture quality is even more impressive 1 Using a set of Component video cables connect the Y Pb Pr outputs on the GDV 870 to the cor responding Y Pb Pr inputs on your display de vice e Be sure to match the red green and blue connectors accordingly Component Video Progressive Scan Out e Composite S Video is the default video setting for the GDV 870 no additional configuration is necessary e To view the Composite S Video output select the corresponding Video or S Video input on your display device GDV 870 Owner s Manual e You must set the Video Output to Component P Scan or HD in the GDV 870 Setup Menu see page 20 e To view the Component Progressive Scan output select the corresponding Component Video input on your display device 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 signals can pass unfettered from your GDV 870 to an HDMI compatible display for su perior picture and sound quality Connecting HDMI Components 1 1 1 1 1 Using an HDMI cable connect the HDMI output on the GDV 870 to the corresponding HDMI input on your digital display device HDMI Output e You must have an HDMI display device to view HDMI si
25. eries 2 Audio video cable Power cord Warranty card amp statement User s Guide CD www adcom com Key Features Video Features e HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface out put for full bandwidth digital audio and video over a single cable e Compatible with NTSC and PAL video hardware plus standard 4 3 and wide screen 16 9 as pect ratios e Progressive scan with reverse 3 2 pulldown for film sources e Special playback functions such as frame by frame zoom and variable slow motion and high speed play e DVD Video features include multi angle multi language subtitles and multi language audio Audio Features e ppan the following digital audio formats Dolby Digital DTS Digital Theater Systems DTS 96 24 DVD Audio MLP Meridian Lossless Packing MP3 MPEG 1 Layer 3 MPEG Multichannel Linear PCM e S pported audio formats include sampling fre quencies up to 192 kHz linear PCM encoding up to 24 bit resolution and MLP e DVD Audio supports up to six channels at sample rates of 48 88 96 176 or 192 kHz and sample sizes of 16 20 or 24 bits e DVD Video supports 2 channels at sample rates of 48 and 96 kHz and sample sizes of 16 20 or 24 bits e Audio CD Video CD is limited to 2 channels 44 1 kHz at 16 bits e Audio outputs include multichannel 5 1 analog audio outputs stereo analog outputs and both coaxial and optical digital audio outputs e Linear Power Supply Special Features for Custo
26. gnals from the DVD player e You must set the Video Output to HD in the GDV 870 Setup Menu see page 20 e You should also set the HD Resolution to match the native resolution of your display see page 20 e To view the HDMI output select the correspond ing HDMI input on your display device www adcom com 2 Channel Audio Connections Using the analog audio output allows the internal DSP and DACs to decode and convert the data from the disc to analog signals This output is used when connecting the player to an analog stereo preamp and is necessary for use in many distributed audio setups This output can also make use of analog direct modes available on many Adcom preamplifiers 1 Using RCA cables connect the audio outputs on the GDV 870 to the audio inputs on your display device or receiver e Be sure to match the red right and white left connectors accordingly 2 Channel Audio Out e No configuration is necessary for the 2 Channel Audio Out e To listen to the 2 Channel Audio Out select the corresponding input on your display device or receiver GDV 870 Owner s Manual Digital Audio Connections Connecting Digital Audio lt 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 processor 1 Connect digital audio cable s e Using a d
27. gram 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 e f you make a mistake press Clear to delete the last programmed title 4 Repeat Step 2 until you have added up to 16 ti tles to your program 5 Move the cursor to Play and press Select to play your custom program e To delete the program move the cursor to Clear All and press Select CD MP3 Program Playback 1 Load a CD or MP3 disc 2 Highlight Edit Mode and press Select 3 Highlight the desired track and press Select e Acheck mark appears to the left of the track name e If you make a mistake press Select again to uncheck the track 4 Repeat Step 3 until you have checked up to 10 tracks 5 Highlight Add to Program and press Select e The checked tracks will be added to your program 6 To view your program highlight Program View and press Select gt 219 n A A A n m A n GDV 870 Owner s Manual 7 Move the cursor to the first track in your pro gram list and press Select to play your custom program e To delete the program move the cursor to Clear Program and press Select 8 Toreturn to normal view highlight Browser View and press Select Screen Saver Screen Saver The GDV 870 is equipped with a screen saver which will appear automatically under the following condi tions e If no disc is
28. igher quality video connections to standard TVs and display devices e Component video cables Use for best quality analog video connections to digital and Progressive Scan TVs and display devices Match reen blue and m red respectively e HDMI cables a eee en Use for supe rior all digital audio video qual ity to and from HDMI compatible components About Audio Cables e RCA Cables Use for 2 channel and 5 1 chan nel analog audio connections Match red to red and white to white e Digital coaxial cable Use for high quality multi channel digital audio connections e Digital optical cable aka Toslink Use as an alternative to coaxial cable for digital audio connections r oe oul 7o B GDV 870 Owner s Manual suon euuo Z 1e3deu5 Composite S 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 cable connect the com posite video output on the GDV 870 to the com posite video input on your display device S Video C ti S Video delivers a better picture than composite video connections 1 Using an S Video cable connect the S Video out put on the GDV 870 to the S Video input on your display device Composite S Video Video Out Out Component Progressive Scan Component video is the best available analog con n
29. igital coaxial audio cable connect the coaxial output on the GDV 870 to the corresponding coaxial input on your AV pre amp e Alternatively use an optical Toslink cable to connect the optical output on the GDV 870 to the corresponding optical input on your AV preamp Optical Coaxial Digital Digital Audio Audio 5 1 Channel Audio Connections nnections for 5 1 Channel Audio P k To enioy high resolution multi channel audio play back connect the six RCA jacks on the back of the GDV 870 to the 5 1 analog input on your preamp 1 Using six RCA cables connect the 5 1 channel audio outputs from the GDV 870 to the corre sponding 5 1 inputs on your AV preamp 5 1 Channel Audio Out e To configure the digital audio output see pages 21 22 e To listen to the Digital Audio Out select the cor responding input on your AV preamp e To enjoy surround sound movies your AV preamp must be able to decode Dolby Digital and or DTS digital signals GDV 870 Owner s Manual e To listen to the 5 1 Channel Audio Out select the corresponding input on your AV preamp e Due to copy protection issues the digital output may need to be off during playback of DVD Au dio discs Control 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 off automatically Use the trigger pass thr
30. igital output Audio DAC 24bit 192kHz Video Output 15 derepes e Dues 1 Vp p at 75 ohm Audio Output eeeuees 2 Vrms Stereo HDMI ice se 480p 576p 720p 1080i 1024x768 1360x768 Performance Frequency Response CD 4Hz 20kHz EIAT DVD 4Hz 22kHz 48k AHz 44kHz 96k S N Ratio s sisinssnsdaceadecssaseceew seeds gt 110dB THD RES lt 0 008 Output Terminals Video composite output 1 S Video output 1 2 CH output roe nere reus 1 54 CH output ioo erect 1 Digital coaxial output 1 Digital optical output 1 YPDPr outp t 2 oe eoru vs 1 HDMI output erre 1 General Supply Voltage Switchable 120vAC 60Hz 230vAC 50Hz Power Consumption 20 watts Dimensions Midthizi serere eaa eres 17 inches 431 8mm e Rack Height 3 5 inches 88 9mm e Full Height 3 95 inches 100 3mm e Depth of Chassis 14 5 inches 368 3mm e Full Depth 18 inches 457 2mm Unit Weight eeeeeeee 13 75 lbs 6 24kg Trigger Pass Through 12vDC 3 5mm T R Trigger Input eoe tts 12vDC 3 5mm T R IR Input se eee rr rns 3 5mm T R Specifications are subject to change without notice www adcom com GDV 870 Owner s Manual 33 djaH 6 1e3deu Chapter 5 Help 34 index A Angl
31. ish French or Spanish www adcom com GDV 870 Owner s Manual 19 Chapter 3 Setup 20 Video Settings To access the Video Settings menu 1 Pressthe 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 GDV 870 to match your display device e Use the buttons to select 4 3 or 16 9 Select 4 3 if you are using a standard 4 3 display device Select 16 9 if you are using wide screen 16 9 display device View Mode Sets your preferred method of scaling video content to your display e Use the a buttons to select Fill Original Auto Fit default or Pan Scan Select Fill to expand video content to the full dimensions of the screen Select Original to leave all video content as it is originally presented on the disc Select Auto Fit to automatically detect the optimum presentation of your video con tent Select Pan Scan to crop widescreen mov ies to fit on a 4 3 screen TV System Sets the TV system of your display device e Use the buttons to select NTSC PAL or Multi Select NTSC if your display is NTSC com patible Select PAL if your display is PAL compat ible Select Multi if your display handles both NTSC and PAL signals Video Out Sets the video output signal to match your display device and connectio
32. lay the Program menu and set up a custom playback order See page 30 for details Repeat 1 All Press the Repeat 1 All button to repeat a Title Chapter Track or disc GDV 870 Owner s Manual 27 suoneJedgo p sa deyy Chapter 4 Operations Repeat A B Loops playback between two e points Press the A B button once to set point A Press the A B button a second time to set point B and begin loop playback Press the A B button a third time to cancel A B Repeat The clip should be at least 3 seconds subtitle e Search Buttons Press repeatedly to search for ward backward at x2 x4 x8 and x16 normal speed Press Play to resume normal play back The player is muted in Search mode b 2a DPB 16 T b 442 4s 416 Skip Buttons Press the Prev and Next but tons to skip forward back A ward one chapter track at a time Note that the player will not skip the WARNING section of a disc vid off Slow Press repeatedly to for slow mo tion playback at 1 2 1 4 1 6 and 1 8 normal speed Press Play to resume normal playback The player is muted in Search mode p pi pu pr P s GDV 870 Owner s Manual Special Playback Features A Z cont Step Press the Step button to freeze playback Then press the Step button repeatedly to step for ward one frame at a time Subtitle Press the Subtitle button repeat edly during DVD playback to se l
33. loaded for 3 minutes e If the player is idle for 3 minutes i e in Stop mode and not in a disc or Setup menu Press any button to restore normal operation Chapter 5 Help 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 Adcom customer service department as follows Adcom LLC 8541 E Anderson Dr Suite 101 Scottsdale Arizona 85255 e Telephone 480 607 2277 e Fax 480 348 9876 e Email service adcom com e Web www adcom com Adcom Protection Plan Adcom offers the enclosed valuable Limited War ranty Please read the details on the Warranty Card carefully to understand the extent of the protection offered by the Warranty its reasonable limitations and what you should do in order to obtain its ben efits Be sure to verify that the serial number printed on the rear panel matches the serial number on the outer carton If any number is altered or missing you should notify us immediately in order to ensure that you have received a genuine Adcom product which has not been opened mishandled or tampered with in any way Always retain your original sales receipt as a proof of purchase Product Care amp Maintenance Before your Adcom DVD player left our factory it was carefully inspected for physical imperfections
34. m Installation e 12V trigger e Rear panel IR mini jack 3 5mm e Discrete power On Off GDV 870 Owner s Manual QWOI 29M Jazdeuy Chapter 1 Welcome 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 leave sufficient room behind the rear panel to accommodate cables power cords etc We recommend a minimum of 5 inches of free space for maximum flexibility A distance of 1 2 should be maintained around the GDV 870 for ventilation Keep your GDV 870 in a room where temperatures remain fairly moderate and never cover it with table cloths curtains news papers etc to avoid potential overheating GDV 870 Owner s Manual About the Remote Control The GDV 870 comes with a full featured prepro grammed ergonomically designed remote control e For an overview of each remote button see page 8 Inserting the Remote Batteries 1 Remove the cover on the back panel of the re mote control 2 Insert two AAA alkaline batteries paying atten tion to the correct polarities 3 Replace the cover x X Insert two AAA batteries paying attention to the correct polarities 2 660 Use within 20 ft 6m r H Ke Y o LL A 30 30
35. n method e Use the buttons to select Component P Scan or HD Select Component if you used the Compo nent video outputs to connect your display device AND your display only accepts a stan dard definition NTSC PAL video signal Select Progressive if you used the Compo nent video outputs to connect your display device AND your display accepts a progres sively scanned video signal GDV 870 Owner s Manual Language Aspect Ratio 43 View Mode Auto Fit E video TV System NTSC Video out Component Audio Brightness damos Ee Sharpness la Rating HD Resolution Auto HD Jpeg mode g Con wp Misc Select HD if you used the Component video outputs and or the HDMI output to connect your display device AND your display accepts a High Definition video signal Brightness Adjusts picture brightness e Usethe 4 buttons to set the brightness from 1 16 Sharpness Adjusts picture sharpness e Use the 4 buttons to set the sharpness from 1 16 HD Resolution Sets the resolution of the HD video signal to match the capabilities of your display device e Use the buttons to select 480p 576p 720p 1080i 1024x768 or 1360x768 e HD Resolution is only selectable if Video Out is set to HD HD JPEG Mode Enables or disables high definition JPEG playback HD JPEG Mode is only selectable if Video Out is set to HD e Use the a buttons to select On or Off No
36. n with the 12V DC trieger See the screen manufacturer s instructions or ask your dealer or distributor www adcom com GDV 870 Owner s Manual 15 16 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 Before plugging in the unit make sure the voltage is set to your country s voltage configuration The GDV 870 should be unplugged prior to flipping this switch If you are uncertain please have your installer or dealer verify before proceeding 1 To prevent damage to your equipment make sure the rear panel voltage switch is set correctly for your geographic region e Select 120V for U S and Canada e Select 230V for EU and Australia operation e For other regions check with your local au thorities Use to connect the supplied IEC removable AC power cord Before proceeding please observe all precau tions when connecting devices to your new GDV 870 2 Connect the supplied power cable to the AC input and plug it into an electrical outlet Turning on the Power Setting this button to the on position supplies power to the unit enabling use of the Standby button on the front panel When the main power switch is in the off position current is cut off to the unit 3 Turn on the main power switch e This switch effectively connects or dis connects the GDV 870 from the AC power source Use the switch on
37. ng instructions should be adhered to e All operating and use instructions should be followed Do not use this unit near water For example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool e The unit should be installed so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example it should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through its ventilation openings e The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other devices including amplifiers that produce heat e The unit should be connected to a power supply outlet only of the voltage and frequency marked on its rear panel e This Class apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection e As the plug is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable The power supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched especially near the plug conve nience receptacles or where the cord exits from the unit e Clean unit only as recommended in its instruction manual The power supply cord of the unit should be unplugged from the wall outlet when it is to be unused for a long period of time and
38. o Article 82022 of the National Electrical Code that pro vides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Chapter 1 Welcome 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 e Progressive scan 480p video with field adaptive deinterlacing from the component video output e Pure all digital HD video up to 1080i from the HDMI output e Analog HD video from the component output e Direct multichannel analog outputs even connect you to high resolution stereo and multichannel playback for your DVD Audio material The front panel of the GDV 870 is designed for ease of operation All controls are logically grouped for in tuitive operation Basic operations can be performed from the front panel while additional features can be accessed with the provided remote control Familiarize yourself with the diagrams that follow and read the short explanations of each feature be low When you finish you will be well on your way to enjoying the GDV 870 s convenience performance and quality Unpacking the GDV 870 Before you begin please take a moment to make iS sure the following items were included with your GDV 870 e GDV 870 Remote control 1 5V AAA batt
39. of fire or electric shock This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this product Do not place this unit on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The unit may fall causing serious in jury to a child or adult and serious damage to the unit Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table PORTABLE CART WARNING recommended by the manufacturer Symbol provided by RETAC or sold with the unit Any mounting of the device should follow the manufac turer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer Copyrights Trademarks Published by Adcom Copyright 2006 Adcom LLC All rights reserved Adcom and the Adcom logo are registered trademarks of Adcom LLC This unit is manufactured under license from Dolby Labora tories Licensing Corporation It is additionally licensed under one or more of the following patents U S number 3 959 GTP 880 Canadian numbers 1 004 603 and 1 037 877 Dolby Pro Logic Dolby ProLogic II amp Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Digital are registered trademarks of Dolby Laborato ries Licensing Corporation Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems Inc US Patent Number 5 451 942 and other world wide patents is sued and pending DTS dts DTS Digital Surround DTS ES DTS NEO 6
40. ough to control an ad ditional device in your system Using a cable with dual 3 5mm mono mini plugs connect the 12V DC trigger input on the GDV 870 to the 12V DC trigger output on your preamp Optionally use a second cable with dual 3 5mm mono mini plugs to connect the 12V DC trigger pass through on the GDV 870 to the 12V DC trig ger input on a compatible device e g a motor ized screen or another AV component Confirm the triggers are working e Power on your preamp e The GDV 870 and any connected devices should power on automatically Trigger Pass through Rem IR Sensor Use nnection the IR input jack to connect an external IR sen sor to the GDV 870 if the unit is behind cabinet doors or otherwise not visible to the remote 1 Obtain a remote IR sensor e Choose a remote IR sensor from an electron ics distributor that suits your particular in stallation needs e Install the remote IR sensor according to the manufacturer s instructions 2 Connect the remote IR sensor s 3 5mm mono mini plug to the IR input on the back panel of the GDV 870 3 Confirm the IR sensor is working e Conceal the GDV 870 front panel and attempt to control the unit by pointing the remote at the remote IR sensor Trigger IR Input Input Notes 1 10 0 0 00000000 0 00000000 The 12V DC trigger is simply a trigger and not a relay driver Some motorized screens will require an outboard device to be used in associatio
41. porting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding elec trodes and requirements for the grounding electrode a Use No 10 AWG 5 3 mm2 copper No 8 AWG 8 4 mm2 alumi num No 17 AWG 1 0 mm2 copper clad steel or bronze wire or larger as a ground wire b Secure antenna lead in and ground wires to house with stand off insulators spaced from 46 feet 1 221 83 m apart c Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where lead in enters house d Use jumper wire not smaller than No 6 AWG 13 3 mm2 cop per or the equivalent when a separate antenna grounding electrode is used See NEC Section 810 21 j EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELEC TRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 RA DIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT power lines 7 standoff insulators b antenna service lead in wire entrance equipmen ground wire ab M ground clamps AS Lp power service grounding electrode system e g interior metal water pipe antenna to external antenna terminals of radio receiver ground wire a b ground clamps bonding jumper d optional antenna grounding electrode driven 8 feet B M into the earth if required by local codes NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s at tention t
42. s Select The unit will restart with the original factory settings restored DVD Priority lll o Optimizes the player for DVD Audio or DVD Video playback Use the buttons to select DVD Audio or DVD Video DivX Registrati Displays the DivX Video On Demand registration code for your particular GDV 870 player For more information log onto http www divx com vod GDV 870 Owner s Manual w a Use Default Settings DivX Registration Chapter 4 Operations 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 e Basic DVD Playback eeeeeeees 26 e Special Playback Features A to Z 27 e Audio CD Playback cccccceceeeeeeeeees 29 MP3 Playback sees 29 e JPEG Picture CD Playback 29 e Divx MPEG4 Playback 29 e Program Playback eeeeesesl 30 Screen Saver cec eese e nera bae nha eS 30 www adcom com GDV 870 Owner s Manual 25 suoneJedgo p Ja deyy Chapter 4 Operations 26 Basic DVD Playback Follow these steps to play a DVD Playing a DVD 1 Before you begin e Power on the GDV 870 e Power on your TV or display device e Power on your AV preamp e Select the input on your TV and or AV pre amp corresponding to the GDV 870
43. tes e Use the Video Out but tons as a shortcut to switch between Com ponent and Progressive Scan compnt p scan video output HDMI e Use the HDMI button asa shortcut to change the HD Resolution Audio Settings To access the Audio Settings menu 1 Press the Setup button 2 Usethe buttons to select Audio then press the button 3 Use the 4 buttons to choose from the follow ing menu items Bass Management Enables or disables bass management Bass manage ment automatically steers low frequency signals to their optimal speaker depending on your speaker configuration settings e Use the buttons to select On or Off Front Speakers Sets the relative size of your front speakers e Use the buttons to select Small or Large Select Small if you DO have a subwoofer Select Large if you do NOT have a sub woofer Center Speakers Sets the relative size of your center speaker if ap plicable e Use the buttons to select Small Large or None Select Small if you DO have a subwoofer Select Large if you do NOT have a sub woofer Select None if you do not have a center speaker Surround Speakers Sets the relative size of your surround speakers if applicable e Use the buttons to select Small Large or None Select Small if you DO have a subwoofer Select Large if you do NOT have a sub woofer Select None if you do not
44. the back of the unit to turn the power on after making all of your connections AC Input Main Power Switch Voltage Switch e Caution Before you plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet confirm that all connections to the GDV 870 have been made correctly e Warning Never disconnect the power cord from the GDV 870 while the other end is plugged into an AC outlet Doing so may cause an electric shock Always connect power by plugging into the AC outlet last and disconnect by unplugging from the AC outlet first e Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with the GDV 870 It is designed for use with the GDV 870 and should not be used with any other device GDV 870 Owner s Manual Chapter 3 Setup The following is an overview of the GDV 870 Setup Menu including e Setup Menu navigation 18 e Language settings eeeee eene 19 e Video settings eeeeeeeeeeeeeee enne 20 Audio Settings s irioe rior oor exa oe x Rey a3Ods 21 Rating settings iiiseeseeer than 23 e Miscellaneous settings seuueeuuse 24 Night Mode e m Set Password Down sampling s i Enter Password Smart Sound Use Default Settings DivX Registration www adcom com GDV 870 Owner s Manual 17 Chapter 3 Setup 18 Setup Menu Navigation Use the following remote control buttons to navigate the Setup Menu e Setup Press the Setup but
45. 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 device and sound system Video Connections Composite video lesen 12 s JS VICGOL esn ereinen na RH POSUER PFa E dross 12 Component video eeeeeeeeeeeee 12 e Progressive Scan video esses 12 a ADM peer 13 Audio Connections e 2 channel analog audio 13 e Coaxial digital audio eusuue 14 Optical digital atidio c voice rr ente 14 e 5 f channel analog audio 14 Power Control Connections s 12V DC trIgeers oraris rnin erranera E 15 IR SensOF iesecetre ey ra A EY EN UR EEFXeKEEFYAERYS 15 e Power CONNECTIONS cece cece ec eeeeceeees 16 www adcom com Before you begin connecting the GDV 870 it is recom mended that you read all instructions including the instructions for each device you plan to connect e DO NOT CONNECT THE GDV 870 POWER CORD OR POWER ON THE GDV 870 UNTIL ALL CON NECTIONS ARE COMPLETE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING DEVICES WHILE THE PLAYER AND OR DEVICES ARE POWERED ON CAN RE SULT IN SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE PLAYER AND OR THE CONNECTED DEVICES About Video Cables e Video cable Use for composite video connec tions to standard TVs and display de vices Match yellow to yellow e S Video cable Use for h
46. ton Makes selections in DVD disc menus Setup Menus and other on screen displays www adcom com 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Step button Pauses playback and steps forward one frame at a time Stop button Stops disc playback e Press the Stop button once to stop and hold playback at the current position e Press the Stop button twice to reset play back to the beginning of the disc Reverse Forward buttons Scans backwards and forwards at variable speeds during playback A B Repeat button Loops playback between two points Repeat 1 All button Selects among various repeat modes during disc playback Angle button Selects among available playback angles dur ing DVD playback Subtitle button Selects among available subtitle languages during DVD playback Mute button Mutes and unmutes the audio during play back Digital Audio Out On Off buttons Enables disables the audio signal from the rear panel Digital Audio Outputs Notes e If you press a button that is currently unavail able the symbol appears on screen with an explanatory message e g Not allowed at the moment GDV 870 Owner s Manual 9ul02J9M Jo3deu5 Chapter 1 Welcome 10 Digital audio output e Optical Connects to the optical digital audio input of your AV preamp e Coaxial Connects to the coaxial digital audio input of your AV preamp HDMI output e Connects to the HDMI input of an HDMI comp
47. ton to display and exit the Setup Menu e Arrows Press the buttons to move the highlight up and down the list of menu items Press the lt gt buttons to move the highlight left and right e Select Press the Select button to confirm your menu selections GDV 870 Owner s Manual power Or T 3 display Select Arrows 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 Sets the language for the GDV 870 Setup Menu and on screen displays e Use the buttons to select English Francais or Espanol SUE ithe o o o Sets the default language for DVD subtitles e Use the buttons to select English French Spanish Auto or Off Select Auto if you want the player to au tomatically select the disc s default subtitle language Select Off if you prefer not to view sub titles DivX Subtitl Sets the default character set for DivX subtitles e Use the buttons to select Unicode UTF 8 Western European Turkish Central European Cyrillic Greek Hebrew Arabic Baltic or Viet nam Audio gt n h 1 1 1 1 Sets the default language for DVD audio sound tracks e Use the buttons to select English French or Spanish Sets the default language for DVD disc menus e Use the buttons to select Engl
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