Cambridge Audio DV30 TV DVD Combo User Manual
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1. TV Monitor TV Monitor nor m gea J pi a TV Monitor fea TV Monitor HDMI connections HDMI High Definition Multi Media Interface is a digital connection that can carry both audio and video in one cable Direct digital transfer of video and support for various types of High Definition video content make this the best connection type for picture quality As HDMI can carry both digital audio and video HDMI can also be used to connect to AV receivers that support this function to allow decoding of surround sound etc In the diagram at right option 1 shows direct connection to a TV while option 2 shows connection via a surround sound receiver with HDMI In Out DVI Digital Video Interface output can be supported simply by using DVI to HDMI adaptors as these two connection types are compatible When using DVI only video will be passed to the TV or monitor A separate analogue or digital audio connection would then need to be made from the DV30 to the AV receiver or TV DV30 Sonata TV or Monitor with HDMI input HDMI cable Trag 21m de A T F f Ta TV2. DD Title Chapter Indicates the chapter title and chapter number fields 2 Time Shows the hour minutes and seconds of DVD playback elapsed 3B Decoding mode indicator Indicates a Dolby Digital Soundtrack is being decoded and downmixed to 2 1 output 4 Playback Shows when the disc is being played or paused 6 Main information display Used to display the various functions of the unit Sonata DV30 11 ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Remote control The DV30 is supplied with a Navigator remote control which operates this unit In addition it can also operate a matching AR30 or DR30 2 1 receiver and their supplied docking station for iPod and or a CD30 CD player Always use alkaline batteries Important The default mode for remote operation is multi functional control To control the DV30 in this mode first press the DVD button on the remote which also selects the DVD source To control other functions of an AR30 or DR30 their built in tuners DD30 dock for iPod or a CD30 first press the required source e g MP3 for iPod CD for CD30 etc to select the right mode If you do not have an AR30 or DR30 you can lock your remote to DV30 control This means that you do not need to press the DVD button to access DV30 control Hold down the DVD button whilst inserting the batteries to lock the remote to DV30 control mode To restore the default mode remove the batteries and allow a five minute i
3. Wolfson Microelectronics WM8746 24 Bit 192kHz capable e Stereo Sub e Composite Video CVBS e S Video SVHS RGB SCART Component YCbCr YPbPr Scaling Deinterlacing to 480p 576p 720i p 1080i p compatible with HDMI receivers from HDMI 1 0 upwards lt 0 01 20Hz 20kHz lt 98dB lt 80dB 1kHz 5Hz 20kHz 0 2dB 1 0V pk pk 75 ohms Y 1 0V pk pk 75 ohms C 0 286V pk pk 75 ohms Y 1 0V pk pk 75 ohms Cb Cr 0 75V pk pk 75 ohms Pb Pr 0 75V pk pk 75 ohms 100 230V AC 50 60Hz 15W 67 x 270 x 285mm 2 3kg 5 1lbs Sonata DV30 31 ENGLISH Cambridge Audio is a brand of Audio Partnership Plc Registered Office Gallery Court Hankey Place London SE1 4BB United Kingdom Registered in England No 2953313 www cambridge audio com 2009 Cambridge Audio Ltd AP23971 2 A
4. Sonata DV30 Cambridge Audio Your music our passion Cambridge Audio Make sure you register your purchase Visit www cambridge audio com sts By registering you ll be the first to know about e Future product releases e Software upgrades e News events and exclusive offers plus competitions This guide is designed to make installing and using this product as easy as possible Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy at the time of printing however Cambridge Audio s policy is one of continuous improvement therefore design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical electronic or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners Copyright Cambridge Audio Ltd 2009 iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Soe DE ii ee DD ii DR DIOR il i eee Contents NRO CUCU OI sora caini d viat ear fa 3 important safety instructions se cei coca ceai ci do coana ata apatic a s coasa so Uau atic a 4 Limited Warranty eaei creer reer errreerret reer cobai oa atac aa sacii cazat pan oaza tea 7 Rearpanel connections i sis cca citea cata aranana da oa dd aceata p dp a
5. 13 amp BS 1363 plug is used a 3 amp fuse must be fitted or if any other type of plug is used a 3 amp fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or on the distribution board ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Rear panel connections Cambridge Audio Designed and engineered in London England Sonata DV30 DVD Player Power Rating 100 240V AC 50 60Hz Max Power Consumption 15W Off www cambridge audio com a Power AC nu Composite Tip ve Digital 5 Trigger In 2 2 1 Channel Audio Out 12V 30mA Outputs y i Component HDMI Out Video Out 4 Power On Off Switches the unit on or off 2 AC power socket Once you have completed all connections plug the AC power cable into an appropriate mains socket then switch on Your unit is now ready for use Note The preferred connection method for video sources is always HDMI highest quality and can also carry audio in some circumstances then Component Video RGB SCART S Video and Composite Video lowest quality The HDMI and Component outputs also support Progressive Scan which gives better picture quality if supported by your TV SA Toslink S P DIF SCART Composite RGB Stereo Audio Optical Co axial 8 HDMI Out HDMI High Definition Multi Media Interface is a purely digital connection that can carry both audio and video Use a dedicated HDMI cable to connect to a
6. to confirm your selection The following list overleaf shows the Video Setup menu structure 19 ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Menus TV Display Settings 4 3 PanScan 4 3 LettBox 16 9 Wide TV Type SCART Component Angle mark PAL AUTO NTSC Component p Component i Scart RGB T On Off OSD Lang Screen Saver HDMI resolution 20 English Espanol Deutsch gt Fran ais Italiano t Nederlands Dansk On L_ Off Off 480p 60Hz 720p 60Hz 1080i 60Hz 1080p 60Hz 576p 50Hz 720p 50Hz 1080i 50Hz 1080p 50Hz TV Display Select the screen format to fit your TV screen 4 3 PanScan You can select this screen when connected to a normal TV set The widescreen picture will display on the full screen but some parts of the video picture will be cut off automatically This feature is disc dependant and will only be available if the manufacturer of the disc has included this format 4 3 LettBox Alternatively you can select this screen when connected to a normal TV set The full widescreen picture is displayed on the screen with black strips on the top and bottom of the screen 16 9 Wide Select this screen when connected to a widescreen TV set The full picture will now be displayed with no picture cropping or black bars unless the movie itself has black bars r
7. 2 1 receivers have a suitable output which provides such a trigger allowing them to automatically turn the DV30 on or off as required Digital Outputs Digital audio outputs can be used to connect to a suitable Audio Video Receiver for surround sound decoding output must be set for RAW Bitstream refer to the Audio Setup section These outputs can also be used to connect to a separate DAC or digital recording device output must be set for PCM Stereo see Audio Setup section Note The HDMI output can also carry surround sound or stereo audio as well as video See the Audio Setup Menus section on page 23 for details Toslink Optical Use a high quality TOSLINK fibre optic cable S P DIF Co axial Digital Use a high quality 75 ohm digital RCA Phono interconnect cable designed specifically for digital audio use Important To achieve the best results we always recommend using high quality Cambridge Audio leads which carry a lifetime guarantee DV30 Sonata 2 1 Channel Audio Out These sockets provide 2 1 output i e stereo plus sub They can be used to connect to the 2 1 audio line level inputs of an amplifier AV receiver or amplified speaker package as required Important Note This unit has been designed to play video DVDs compact discs DVD recordable CDs CD R and rewritable CDs CD RW bearing the SANI identification logos shown here No other discs can be used The CD R CD RW discs should contain prop
8. Dutch Danish English French German Spanish M Italian Dutch Danish Parental Password Default 1 KID SAF gt 2G N 3PG M 4PG 13 5 PGR m 6R m 7 NC 17 8 ADULT Change Reset DivX VOD OK 25 ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Preference menu continued Audio Use this to set the default language of the sound output from the speakers Subtitle Use this to set the default language of the subtitles displayed on the TV Disc Menu Use this to set the default language of the menus in the disc top menu Parental Use this to restrict the playback of adult rated DVDs that you do not want children to watch Select the rating level you want to prevent access to and press Enter Discs with this rating and higher will then require a password to be played Note Viewing cannot be restricted unless the restriction level is recorded on the disc Discs without a restriction level encoded will still be accessible Password Use this to change the password The unit s default password is 1234 Default Select Default highlight Reset and press the Enter button to restore the DVD player to its factory default settings Note All settings previously set by the user will be lost DivX VOD Use this to view your DivX Video On Demand registration code For more information on registering for this service see page 28 26 Basic operating instruct
9. Progressive Scan Component and a blank screen may result if the set does not support this format For Component p the component outputs will be 480p if the TV type has been set to NTSC or 576p if the TV type has been set to PAL Similarly for Component i the component outputs will 480i if the TV type has been set to NTSC or 576i if the TV type has been set to PAL If the Auto setting is used the format will follow the disc type Note e The Composite CVBS and S Video outputs are always present and always output interlaced video whether Component RGB or HDMI is selected e Setting HDMI output to On by selecting an output resolution disables the TV type and SCART Component menus and in fact always forces the component outputs On in component p Progressive Scan format e With HDMI output On all analogue video outputs will output PAL if a 50Hz HDMI mode is selected or will output NTSC if a 60Hz HDMI mode is selected e With HDMI output Off all analogue video outputs follow the TV type for their PAL NTSC mode choice DV30 Sonata HDMI Setup The default setting is Enabled The default resolution is 720p 50Hz for PAL or 720p 60Hz for NTSC Should you wish to change the resolution select the one you desire 576p 50Hz Progressive format PAL 720p 50Hz Upscaled to PAL at 720 lines progressive 1080i 50Hz Upscaled to PAL at 1080 lines interlaced 1080p 50Hz upscaled to PAL at 1080 lines pro
10. TV or monitor with a compatible HDMI input 4 Analogue Video Outputs Composite Connect to your television via 75ohm RCA phono cable designed specifically for video use S Video Connect to your television via dedicated S Video cable Component Connect to the YCbCr or YPbPr terminals often coloured Red Green Blue of a television set via three 75 ohm RCA phono cables designed specifically for video use Note Component is enabled by default 720p 50Hz for PAL or 720p 60Hz for NTSC 5 SCART RGB Use a SCART Peritel cable to connect to the 21 pin SCART input jack of a TV SCART carries both audio stereo and video as either Composite or RGB at the same time With SCART RGB enabled RGB and composite signals are output simultaneously via the SCART socket Your television will automatically select RGB the better quality signal if it is able to support this signal If you are having difficulty in obtaining an RGB picture on your TV screen or want to check which SCART socket of your TV is suitable please consult your television manual Note If RGB output via SCART is desired then HDMI output must be set to Off HDMI Resolution option and SCART RGB must be selected instead of Component output Scart Component option in the Video Setup Menu 6 Trigger In The DV30 can be turned on and off i e brought in and out of Standby mode by the presence of 5 12V DC at the Trigger input The matching Sonata AR30 or DR30
11. a progressive scan image in both PAL and NTSC formats via either analog component video or digital HDMI output Great care has been taken with both the digital and analog video circuitry to achieve the best possible audio and video performance whichever connection you use A Digital to Analog converter IC from Wolfson ensures audiophile replay of DVD or CD soundtracks The HDMI output is also capable of up scaling DVDs to the latest 720p 1080i or 1080p video formats for use with HD TV sets Your Sonata DV30 can only be as good as the system it is connected to and we particularly recommend equipment from the Cambridge Audio Sonata range The matching AR30 FM AM and Sirius radio ready in the US and DR30 DAB FM 2 1 channel receivers have been designed together with the DV30 Both of these feature trigger outputs to sync with your DV30 and can be seamlessly controlled with your DV30 from one remote They also are supplied with a matching DD30 dock for iPod Your speakers are an important part of the equation and we recommend speakers from our Sirocco range which have been designed to the same exacting standards as this product and are a perfect acoustic and aesthetic match Thank you for taking the time to read this manual we recommend that you keep it for future reference J vl Che LL ve Matthew Bramble Cambridge Audio Technical Director and the Sonata design team Sonata DV30 ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Important safety instr
12. art apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as the power supply cord or plug having been damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this unit to rain or moisture The unit must be installed in a manner that makes disconnection of the mains plug from the mains socket outlet or appliance connector from the rear of the unit possible Where the mains plug is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable Only use the mains cord supplied with this unit Please ensure there is ample ventilation at least 10cm clearance all round Do not put any objects on top of this unit Do not situate it on a rug or other soft surface and do not obstruct any air inlets or outlet grilles Do not cover the ventilation grilles with items such as newspapers tablecloths curtains etc This unit must not be used near water or exposed to dripping or splashing water or other liquids No objects filled with liquid such as vases shall be placed on the unit Risk of electric Risque de choc Vo
13. des in the Angle Mark setting On and Off When set to On the current playing angle number is displayed in the top right hand corner of the TV screen When set to Off no angle mark number is displayed on the TV screen Note The angle number differs from disc to disc or from scene to scene Press Angle on the remote control to switch between multi angles OSD Language There are seven language modes to select from English Spanish German French Italian Dutch and Danish Screen Saver If you activate the screen saver function a screen saver picture will appear when the unit is stopped the disc tray is open or there is no disc or the picture is still for about 60 seconds The purpose of this screensaver is to reduce the risk of image retention screen burn caused by a static image Image retention can affect all TV types however plasma TVs are particularly susceptible to this problem Note The default setting is On Audio setup menu Audio Setup Menu SPDIF Output SPDIF PCM Out HDMI Audio With the Audio setup menu selected use the a and arrows to move to the desired sub menu Use the navigation arrows a 4 gt to adjust the settings and press the Enter button to confirm your selection The Audio setup menu structure is as follows Menus Settings SPDIF Output SPDIF Off t RAW Bitstream PCM Stereo SPDIF PCM Out 48k 96k HDMI Audio Fol
14. e in Stop mode Press Setup to enter the menu system Use the Navigation arrows a 4 gt onthe remote to highlight the icon at the top of the screen for the main menu you want to select and then press either Enter or to go into that menu and select its first sub menu You can now navigate to each sub menu item you might want to change using a v andthen 4 gt to select settings The yellow highlight always shows the menu or setting you have navigated to the orange brown highlight shows the current setting that is being used Pressing Enter stores a highlighted setting as the new one to use To navigate out of a sub menu press 4 to move to the sub menu list if necessary and 4 again to move back to the main menu list You can now use 4 gt to selecta new main menu Note Some setup is inter related with other setup items and if the enabling of one function automatically disables another the disabled function will appear grey and cannot be set Press Setup to exit the menu system All setup is saved on exiting the menus and is saved even if the unit is powered off DV30 Sonata Video setup menu Video Setup Menu TV Display TV Type Scart Component Angle Mark OSD Lang Screen Saver HDMI Resolution __Go To Video Setup Menu With the Video setup menu selected use the and arrows to move up or down to the desired sub menu Use the navigation arrows a 4 gt to adjust the settings and press Enter
15. ecorded into the video as sometimes seen with Director s Cut or 2 35 1 ratio widescreen movies Note If you lose a TV picture perhaps because of selecting a format resolution or connection type which your TV cannot display then connect the composite output from the DV30 to your television This is the simplest connection type and is always active which will allow you to access the on screen menu and restore the setting on your DV30 to one which your television is able to display TV Type Either select NTSC or PAL to force the analogue video outputs of the DV30 to match the TV system in your area the DV30 will also automatically convert any PAL DVDs to NTSC playback or vice versa as necessary or select AUTO to allow the output of the DV30 to follow the encoding on the disc Note Some TVs are unable to display both types of system and a blank screen or no picture may appear if the wrong system is selected SCART Component Note HDMI output must be set to Off for this menu to be accessible Select between the following choices Component p Enables progressive scan component YPbPr using the 3 phono RCA component outputs on the rear panel Component i Enables interlaced scan component YCbCr using the three phono RCA component outputs on the rear panel SCART RGB Enables interlaced scan RGB Sync using the SCART Peritel output on the rear panel Note Not all TV sets can accept
16. ect at any time to stop playback Note e Do not put anything except a DVD or CD sized disc into the tray foreign objects may damage the mechanism Do not force the tray by hand during the opening and closing operations To avoid dirt and dust entering the mechanism keep the disc tray closed when not in use e If the disc is seriously scratched or too dirty the player may not be able to read or play it e Never load more than one disc into the disc tray at one time e Do not insert discs with adhesive labels as these may become detached during playback and cause damage Skip playback 1 Press gt once to skip forward by one track or chapter on the disc Press repeatedly to skip forwards through several tracks or chapters 2 Press M4 once to skip backward by one track or chapter on the disc Press repeatedly to skip backwards through several tracks or chapters Fast Forward Rewind search This allows you to cycle between 2X 4X 8X and 16X playback speed without sound and back to normal playback The M4 button enables backwards playback options the gt i button for forwards playback When using the fast forward search function for example press hold and release for 2X playback speed press hold and release for 4X playback speed and so on up to 16X and then normal playback Press Play at any point to return to normal playback speed Slow When playing a DVD press repeatedly to cycle round the various speeds o
17. eiver that can decode this format The DV30 will decode DD 6 1 soundtracks into analogue 2 1 only DOO Posy DIGITAL Dolby ProLogic II ProLogic II is a Dolby technology whereby five channels Front Left Front Right Centre Surround Left and Surround Right are encoded into a Stereo mix by an analogue matrix process This mix will just be played back as normal Stereo by equipment such as the DV30 that does not decode PLII as Stereo Sub in the DV30 s case Decoding PLII soundtracks to five channels requires an analogue or digital connection from the DV30 to a suitable surround sound processor able to decode this format ES Ares rm 33 DTS 5 1 DTS ES 6 1 Matrix DTS ES 6 1 Discrete DTS Neo 6 DTS 96 24 Various DTS technologies providing up to 5 1 6 1 and 7 1 with mono rear surrounds output from suitably encoded DTS material Some newer DVDs carry both the mandatory DD and an optional DTS surround encoding on alternative audio tracks The DV30 cannot decode these optional DTS formats itself but is able to pass them via its digital outputs for decoding externally by a suitable AV receiver Decoding DTS requires a suitably encoded DTS disc and a digital connection from the DV30 to an AV Receiver capable of decoding the appropriate DTS encoding type 17 ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Video formats DVDs are encoded using the MPEG 2 lossy video format giving over two hours of high quality d
18. emote control highlight OK Yellow and press Enter to view the Registration Code Make a note of this Code and then press Enter OK to finish DivX R Video On Demand Registration Your registration code is EBEEKFXU Enter this code when prompted by the player program www divx com will then download an Activation File to the DivX Player Program that will appear under Download Manager Media Library This file should then be copied to a CD R using the DivX Player Programme in the normal way i e dragged from the Download Manager and dropped to Burn to Disc This Activation File should then be played back on the DV30 to complete the DivX VOD Activation When this disc is inserted into the DV30 an AVI file will appear on screen in a sub folder Press Enter or Play and a short DivX message will appear on screen to confirm that the activation has been successful Note This action should only be performed once on the DV30 otherwise previously downloaded DivX material can no longer be played on the unit Sonata DV30 29 ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Troubleshooting There is no power Ensure the AC power cord is connected securely Ensure the plug is fully inserted into the wall socket and is switched on Check fuse in the mains plug or adaptor Check that the unit is turned on at its rear panel switch The player will not read the disc Check the disc is not loaded upside down Check that the disc is not too scra
19. er or an iPod inserted in a DD30 dock when connected to an AR30 or DR30 receiver DV30 Sonata The following buttons are used to control functions of the matching AR30 or DR30 receivers and do not control the DV30 itself Alarm Clock Press to access the alarm and sleep menus Mute Mutes the audio Press again to cancel mute Volume Increase or decrease the volume of the amplifier Tone Balance Press repeatedly to access the Bass Treble and Balance menus of the AR30 or DR30 Use the volume buttons to make an adjustment Source buttons CD DVD Aux Tuner MP3 Band Press relevant source button to select desired input source 13 ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Analogue video connections The DV30 can output video in both fully digital HDMI and analogue Composite S Video SCART RGB and Component formats If your TV set supports HDMI this is the preferred format see HDMI Connections on page 15 If your TV set supports only analogue video the preferred connection is in declining order of quality Component RGB SCART S Video and lastly Composite D Component Connect with 750hm Component video cables 3RCA 3RCA usually coloured Red Green Blue 2 SCART RGB Connect with a dedicated Scart Audio Video cable S Video Connect with S Video cable 4 Composite Connect with single 75ohm video phono cable RCA RCA usually coloured Yellow 14
20. erienced radio TV technician for help ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Important safety instructions continued Ventilation IMPORTANT The unit will become hot when in use Do not stack multiple units on top of each other Do not place in an enclosed area such as a bookcase or in a cabinet without sufficient ventilation Ensure that small objects do not fall through any ventilation grille If this happens switch off immediately disconnect from the mains supply and contact your dealer for advice Positioning Choose the installation location carefully Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the unit Also avoid locations subject to vibration and excessive dust cold or moisture The unit can be used in a moderate climate This unit must be installed on a sturdy level surface Do not place in a sealed area such as a bookcase or in a cabinet Any space open at the back such as a dedicated equipment rack is fine however Do not place the unit on an unstable surface or shelf The unit may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult as well as serious damage to the product Do not place other equipment on top of the unit Due to stray magnetic fields turntables or CRT TVs should not be located nearby due to possible interference Electronic audio components have a running in period of around a week if used several hours per day This w
21. erly recorded TOC This unit can play only the discs recorded in the CD DA format designed for music reproduction Do not attempt to play a disc ITAL AUDIO containing other data such as a CD ROM for PCs with mp3 or WMA files on this unit ice Table of Contents information so that they can be played back DIG ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Front panel controls Cambridge Audio O Sonata icc DVD DV30 ae Demata VIDEO o Standby On D Standby On 4 Disc tray Switches the unit between Standby mode indicated by dim power LED and On indicated DVD Compact Disc tray Use the Stop Eject button to open or close the tray by bright power LED Standby is a low power mode where the power consumption is less than 10 Watts The unit may be left in Standby mode when not in use B Display Used to display the Sonata DV30 s functions and playback state etc 2 Infrared sensor Receives IR commands from the supplied remote control A clear unobstructed line of 6 PI P sight between the remote control and the sensor is required ay ause Plays the disc and pauses freezes playback GB Stop Eject i Press to open or close the disc tray When a disc is playing press once to stop playback 2 Skip Pressing Play will resume playback from the same position Press Stop again to fully Press repeatedly to skip between tracks or chapters stop playback and again to eject the disc tray 10 Front panel display
22. f slow motion 1 2 1 4 1 8 and 1 16 forwards and back to normal speed DV30 Sonata Repeat Note The Repeat function is available only during playback Press Repeat on the remote control to repeatedly play a single chapter or title on a DVD video or a single track or entire disc on a CD The first press selects Chapter Track repeat the second press selects Title Disc repeat whilst the third press selects All repeat Note The repeat Chapter Title setting will be cleared when moving to another chapter or title During DVD playback it is also possible to access soundtracks subtitles and angles where present on the disc without having to go back to the Title Menu or stopping playback Use the following remote control buttons Audio Press to directly access alternate audio soundtracks on the DVD if available on the DVD disc Subtitle Press to enable or disable Subtitles if available on the DVD disc Angle Press to access various camera angles if available on the DVD disc 27 ENGLISH Cambridge Audio DivX MP4 playback If a disc CD or DVD containing DivX MP4 files is loaded the DV30 will detect these file types and show a special folder navigation screen as below Navigate the folders using the navigation arrows a 4 gt to highlight the desired movie clip Press Play or Enter to start playback of that file Note If there are multiple DivX MP4 files
23. gressive 480p 60Hz Progressive format NTSC 720p 60Hz Upscaled to NTSC at 720 lines progressive 1080i 60Hz Upscaled to NTSC at 1080 lines interlaced 1080p 60Hz upscaled to NTSC at 1080 lines progressive Note Selecting a 50Hz format will automatically cause the TV Type menu item to show PAL Selecting a 60Hz format will automatically cause the TV Type menu item to show NTSC Important If you select an HDMI resolution that your TV does not support you may lose the picture In this case you may need to make an analogue video connection to your TV to be able to see the picture again and select another resolution in the Setup menu 21 ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Video setup menu continued Important Note Some TVs may have occasional problems re acquiring an HDMI signal no picture or incorrect colour balance appears when an HDMI setting is changed on the DVD player Should this happen simply re select the default HDMI Resolution via the DV30 s Video Setup menu d 4 Video Setup Menu TV Display TV Type Scart Component Angle Mark OSD Lang Screen Saver Off 480p 60Hz 720p 60Hz 1080i 60Hz 1080p 60Hz 576p 50Hz 1080i 50Hz 1080p 50Hz HDMI Resolution This allows your TV to re acquire the signal and for normal operation to resume 22 Angle Mark For DVDs recorded with multi angular scenes you can change the angle of the screen There are two mo
24. guidelines Loudspeakers Before making any connections to loudspeakers make sure all power is turned off and only use suitable interconnects Servicing These units are not user serviceable never attempt to repair disassemble or reconstruct the unit if there seems to be a problem A serious electric shock could result if this precautionary measure is ignored In the event of a problem or failure please contact your dealer Limited warranty Cambridge Audio warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship subject to the terms set forth below Cambridge Audio will repair or replace at Cambridge Audio s option this product or any defective parts in this product Warranty periods may vary from country to country If in doubt consult your dealer and ensure that you retain proof of purchase To obtain warranty service please contact the Cambridge Audio authorised dealer from which you purchased this product If your dealer is not equipped to perform the repair of your Cambridge Audio product it can be returned by your dealer to Cambridge Audio or an authorised Cambridge Audio service agent You will need to ship this product in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that this product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service This Warranty is i
25. he DVD Player Setup section of this manual for more information Audio Press to access alternate audio soundtracks on the DVD if available on the DVD disc Gm Play Pause Press to begin or pause playback Stop Press to stop DVD playback In MP3 mode press to access an iPod menu This feature is accessible only when the iPod is inserted in a DD30 dock connected to either an AR30 or DR30 receiver m Skip Scan Right Skip Press once to skip forward by one track or chapter on the disc Press and hold to skip forwards through several tracks Left Skip Press once to skip backward by one track or chapter on the disc Press and hold to skip backwards through several tracks 2 Shuffle Press to activate the shuffle function of an iPod when inserted in a DD30 dock or CD30 CD player Repeat Press to play repeatedly a single chapter or title on a DVD video or a single track or entire disc on a CD The first press DVD CD selects Chapter Track repeat the second press DVD CD selects Title Disc repeat the third press DVD only selects All repeat Slow When playing a DVD press repeatedly to cycle through the various speeds of slow motion forwards and back to normal speed Info While playing a DVD press to cycle through the information options Title Elapsed Title Remain Chapter Elapsed Chapter Remain Display Off displayed on the screen These buttons perform the same function on a CD30 CD play
26. he Navigation arrows a v 4 gt to adjust the settings and press Enter to confirm your selection Dynamic Dolby Digital encoded discs allow for the dynamic range the difference between loud and quiet passages to be compressed i e for late night listening The options are Full 7 8 3 4 5 8 1 2 3 8 1 4 1 8 Off When Full is selected the peak to peak value of the audio signal is compressed by the maximum amount When Off is selected no compression is applied Preference menu Ld amp Preference Page Audio Subtitle Disc Menu Parental Password Default DivX VOD _ Go To Preference Page The Preference menus are used to set the default language tracks the DV30 will use for Soundtrack Subtitles and Disc Menu if they are available on the disc Where possible the DV30 will automatically select the appropriate language from those available on the disc It is possible to restrict the type of disc that can be played by using the Parental control menu item When the Preference menu is selected use the and arrows to move to the desired menu Use the navigation arrows a 4 gt to adjust the settings and press Enter to confirm your selection The Preference menu structure is shown as follows Menus Audio DV30 Sonata Settings Subtitle Disc Menu English French German Spanish Italian Dutch Danish English French German M Spanish M Italian
27. igital video on single layer discs or over four hours on dual layer discs Note Dual layer discs always exhibit a small pause or delay in playback when the layer transition is made As well as the video itself DVDs are also capable of storing up to eight alternative tracks of digital audio 32 subtitle tracks and nine camera angles where used by the film producers Divx MP4 DivX is an even more compressed than normal DVD digital video format rather like MP3 for video DivX compresses the video data to a fraction of its original size using the more lossy MPEG 4 Part 2 compression DivX enhances the basic MP4 encoding by allowing extra features on the disc and various levels of quality or compression to be applied at the encoding stage DivX or basic raw MPEG 4 files are supported by the DV30 on either CD or DVD discs The DV30 may also be able to play MP4 type files created with other CODEC programs such as Xvid but playback of these is not guaranteed 18 DVD player setup Press Setup on the remote control to enter the DV30 Setup menus The DV30 s on screen Setup menu is available on all video outputs Note The default setting for the HDMI output is Enabled Running along the top of the screen are icons that represent the four main menu sections D Video Setup amp Audio Setup E DO Dolby Digital Setup M Preference Setup Note To enter the Preferences menu the unit must first b
28. ill allow the new components to settle down the sonic properties will improve over this time Power sources The unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company This unit has been designed to be left in Standby mode when not in use this will increase the life of the unit this is true with all electronic equipment To turn the unit off switch off at the rear panel If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time unplug it from the mains socket Overloading Do not overload wall outlets or extension cord as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Overloaded AC outlets extension cords frayed power cords damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs are dangerous They may result in a shock or fire hazard Be sure to insert each power cord securely To prevent hum and noise do not bundle the interconnect leads with the power cord or speaker leads Cleaning To clean the unit wipe its case with a dry lint free cloth Do not use any cleaning fluids containing alcohol ammonia or abrasives Do not spray an aerosol at or near the unit Battery disposal Batteries may contain substances harmful to the environment Please dispose of any discharged batteries with due consideration and in accordance with local environmental electronic recycling
29. in one folder you can select them directly by pressing the relevant numerical keys including 10 for numbers greater than ten During playback the Play Pause Stop and Forward or Reverse Scan buttons work as for CD DVD DivX Video On Demand The DV30 is able to playback DivX encoded content downloaded to a PC from suitable websites and then burnt to a disc for playback in the unit To enable this service your DV30 needs to be activated and registered with DivX as explained below See www divx com for more details about the DivX VOD service in general DivX VOD registration To enable DivX Video On Demand playback for the DV30 you have to first register the device DV30 through the DivX Player Programme on your PC The procedure is as follows launch www divx com in an internet browser on your PC and then select the Free Download button on the website to install the DivX Player Program version 6 8 is the latest at the time of writing Once installed open the DivX Player Program and go to Tools Device Manager Register Device Then follow the on line instructions where you will be asked for a DivX Video On Demand Registration Code or ID This is the code unique to each DV30 Your code can be found in the DV30 s Preference Page menu under DivX VOD amp Preference Page Audio Subtitle Disc Menu Parental Password Default DivX VOD OK DivX VOD Using the right cursor of the r
30. ion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or implied warranties so the above exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other statutory rights which vary from state to state or country to country For any service in or out of warranty please contact your dealer Plug Fitting Instructions UK Only The cord supplied with this appliance is factory fitted with a UK mains plug fitted with a 3 amp fuse inside If it is necessary to change the fuse it is important that a 3 amp one is used If the plug needs to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket or becomes damaged it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted following the wiring instructions below The plug must then be disposed of safely as insertion into a mains socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard Should it be necessary to fit a 3 pin BS mains plug to the power cord the wires should be fitted as shown in this diagram The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug Connect them as follows The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED If a standard
31. ions Getting started Turn on power at the TV amplifier or AV receiver and any other components which are connected to the DVD player Make sure the TV and the audio receiver are set to the correct input channel 1 Press Stop Eject to open the disc tray 2 Place the disc on the tray printed side facing up 3 Press Play Pause The tray will automatically close and playback will begin Playback of CDs will begin straight away at track 1 For DVDs the disc will usually go first to the Title menu the main menu recorded on the DVD This is where various disc options will be presented on screen depending on the disc DVDs are normally split into one or more titles each subdivided into chapters Each title may also provide alternative soundtracks and subtitles From the Title menu it is possible to start playback of the main film go directly to different chapters or access special features Examples of special features are alternative soundtracks Such as Stereo DD 5 1 or DTS 5 1 commentaries and different language versions of the soundtrack and subtitles More than one title may be available different versions of the film or making of featurettes for instance These features are encoded on the disc and the options presented are entirely disc dependant Move around the options using the navigation arrows a 4 gt select the option that starts the film playback in the version you want and press Enter 4 Press Stop Ej
32. low SPDIF i PCM stereo DV30 Sonata SPDIF and TOSlink Optical Output Three options are available Off Raw Bitstream and PCM Stereo f PCM Stereo is selected the digital output will always be Digital PCM Stereo LPCM for use with a DAC recording to an MD or CD R machine etc f Raw Bitstream is selected the output will be either PCM Stereo for Stereo disc or soundtracks or surround sound bitstream from surround sound soundtracks For decoding by an external AV Receiver see the table below SETTING DISC PCM Raw cD PCM 16 44 1 PCM 16 44 1 DVD V Downmixed PCM Raw bitstream for surround sound soundtracks PCM 24 48 or 24 96 for stereo soundtracks 24 48 or 24 96 A8kHz or 96kHz depending on soundtrack bit depth and LPCM limit set as below SPDIF PCM Out This selects whether the SPDIF LPCM output from DVDs can be at 96kHz maximum sample rate if the disc supports it or if it will be downsampled to 48kHz maximum Some equipment can only support a 48kHz maximum sample rate and hence it can be useful to set this maximum limit CDs are 16 44 1 and so are unaffected 23 ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Audio setup menu continued HDMI Audio Two options are available PCM Stereo and Follow SPDIF When HDMI Audio is set to PCM Stereo the HDMI output will always be 16 44 1 for CDs and 24 48 stereo or stereo downmix for DVD When the DV30 is connected direc
33. nata communications and EMC requirements C Tick mark This product meets the Australian Communications Authority s Radio Ross Test Stamp T This product meets Russian electronic safety approvals FCC regulations NOTE THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a FE Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an exp
34. nd A brief guide to common surround sound formats you may encounter follows DOO DoLev DIGITAL Dolby Digital 5 1 This is the mandatory soundtrack encoding for DVD movies Also known as DD 3 2 or DD 5 1 DD provides up to 5 1 output from suitably encoded Dolby Digital DVDs There are five main channels Front Left Front Right Centre Surround Left Surround Right anda Low Frequency Effects Channel for the subwoofer all discretely encoded Decoding of Dolby Digital to full 5 1 requires a Dolby Digital encoded DVD disc nearly all DVDs and a digital connection from the DV30 to a suitable AV Receiver The DV30 itself can also decode DD 5 1 soundtracks into analogue 2 1 only Note Dolby Digital and DTS formats can sometimes carry fewer channels than their maximum e g Dolby Digital 2 0 in which case a Dolby Digital encoded signal is only carrying a two channel stereo signal other channels inactive This is dependent on the way the DVD has been encoded during manufacture DV30 Sonata DO Dorsey DIGITAL EX Dolby Digital EX Also known as DD 3 3 or DD 6 1 this is an enhanced form of Dolby Digital In addition to the discretely encoded 5 1 channels DD EX provides an extra sixth channel Surround Back giving 6 1 or 7 1 with mono rear surrounds matrix encoded into the rear surrounds Decoding Dolby Digital EX requires a Dolby Digital EX encoded DVD disc and a digital connection from the DV30 to a suitable AV rec
35. nterval before re inserting them Open Close Press to open or close the disc tray Standby On Switches the unit between low power Standby and On modes Numerical buttons Press the number of a desired chapter or track to go directly to it To select a number greater than ten press 10 once followed by the second digit e g to select 15 press 10 followed by 5 To select a number greater than 20 press 10 twice followed by the second digit e g to select 23 press 10 twice followed by 3 These buttons can also be used to select tuner presets on an AR30 or DR30 or tracks on a CD30 a Return Press to return to the previous operation in any disc setup menu 12 sudo Angle Press to access various camera angles if available on the DVD disc Subtitle Press repeatedly to scroll through different language Subtitles if available on the DVD disc Brightness Switches the display brightness between bright and dim a v 4 gt Navigation Press the directional arrows to move around the Setup menus Enter Press to accept the item or function highlighted in the display menu Disc Title Press to access the DVD s Title menu This is usually the root menu from where the film can be started or where navigation to scene selections or special features etc can be made Disc Menu Press to go to a DVD disc s own setup menu Setup Press to enter the DV30 s Setup menu Please refer to t
36. nvalid if a the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from this product or b this product was not purchased from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer You may call Cambridge Audio or your local country Cambridge Audio distributor to confirm that you have an unaltered serial number and or you purchased from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the product This Warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation maintenance or installation or attempted repair by anyone other than Cambridge Audio or a Cambridge Audio dealer or authorised service agent which is authorised to do Cambridge Audio warranty work Any unauthorised repairs will void this Warranty This Warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER CAMBRIDGE AUDIO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IN THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PRACTICAL PURPOSE DV30 Sonata Some countries and US states do not allow the exclus
37. or Monitor with AV receiver OR HDMI input Out S O J 00000000 O ooo 00000 T art Vrece AV receiver HDMI cable If your AV receiver can switch HDMI but not receive audio in this way an additional SPDIF or TOSlink cable will be required D Direct connection to a TV 2 Connection to a TV via an AV receiver 15 ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Audio connections Three types of audio connection can be made between the Sonata DV30 and your stereo or AV system Right Powered Left speaker Subwoofer speaker Phono cable 2RCA 2RCA Sonata AR30 DR30 Phono cable 1RCA 1RCA A E homerice AV receiver 16 D Analogue stereo with or without subwoofer The Sonata DV30 is capable of playing Dolby Digital or LPCM soundtracks itself and outputting these as analogue 2 1 To connect to a stereo receiver such as the matching AR30 or DR30 or amplified speaker system use stereo phono RCA cables as shown If you have an AR30 or DR30 and subwoofer you can also connect the DV30 s subwoofer output to the receiver s subwoofer input and the receiver s subwoofer output to your subwoofer 2 Digital audio The digital audio outputs can be used to send the surround sound soundtracks of DVDs to an external AV receiver Note SPDIF outp
38. rm ffnen shock electrique des ger tes Do not open Ne pas ouvrir Netzstecker ziehen A The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the service literature relevant to this appliance The symbol on this product indicates that it is of CLASS Il double insulated construction WEEE symbol The crossed out wheeled bin is the European Union symbol for indicating separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment This product contains electrical and electronic equipment which should be reused a recycled or recovered and should not be disposed of with unsorted regular waste Please return the unit or contact the authorised dealer from whom you purchased this product for more information CE mark This product complies with European Low Voltage 2006 95 EC and Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EEC Directives when used and installed according to this instruction manual For continued compliance only Cambridge Audio accessories should be used with this product and servicing must be referred to qualified service personnel DV30 So
39. sa D 8 Front panel controls FROME PANEL display wesccvec secat tacea tei oa cat n ca iat taia acacia Remote CONtIGI ssc scsoscccticsasccsarces sanesscssnsesnxonssnaxaoecsackbnaiiossnansaseenesxhteaceevesomnazovaraces 12 Analogue video conhections iii css sai cana c aa ie aa ati c aa d a aaa cai aia 14 HDMI connections nn nn nai ia an i e 15 AUdIO COMME CH ONS m nnnaoaiaa aa anion sapa aan ao la e i aleea ee 16 SUMOUNG SOUNG FOPMIBUS ness nina ion a cita ien l VOS TONI AUS senat ae eneee d lat oa a ape 18 DVD player setii pissi ss catia ca tea asa caca geaca cad s pa t 503 ai aa ceata aia LEI Video setup menu Audio setup menu Dolby Digital Setup Menu inca tata atasa aa cati ct aa a dices cea ea OR ai a ba 24 Preference PONEI sezon ia arena ea al e ie da 3 25 Ba ic operating instructions s sasa caiac ata a iaca oa adn aa Sat ina ai aaa 26 DivX MPA playback issii con oa ai a dc a a da 28 Troubleshooting n ms ca sia ceea ceata aaa entalpia atu ea aa aa 30 Technical specifications i i secara iai atasati coca ine ic io a ae d d da aa c dani 31 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Cambridge Audio Sonata DV30 DVD CD player Like all Cambridge Audio products the Sonata DV30 adheres to three core principles stunning performance ease of use and incredible value The new Sonata DV30 was designed from the ground up based on a new and highly evolved DVD chipset which includes the ability to reproduce
40. tched or dirty Check that the disc is of a compatible type There is no sound Check that the speakers are connected correctly Check that the right source is selected on the connected amplifier or TV The disc is skipping Check that the disc is not too scratched or dirty Ensure the player is on a firm surface and not subject to vibrations 30 The remote handset will not function Check that the batteries have not expired Ensure that nothing is blocking the remote sensor There is a hum coming from the speaker Ensure that all cable connections are secure particularly ground shield connections There is unwanted background noise and interference Move the unit away from other electrical equipment that is likely to cause interference In the event that the above solutions do not remedy your problem please consult our frequently asked questions FAQ section on our website www cambridge audio com sts faqs You can also use this facility to post a question to our Technical Support team For all servicing in or out of warranty please contact your dealer Technical specifications Disc types DAC architecture Analogue audio outputs Analogue video outputs HDMI output THD unweighted S N ratio Crosstalk 1kHz Frequency response Composite Video S Video Component Video Power supply Maximum power consumption Dimensions H x W x D Weight CD CD DA DVD V CD R RW DVD R RW DVD R RW Divx MP4
41. tly to a TV set which can receive stereo audio over HDMI PCM Stereo is the best setting to use Your TV set will then always receive a two channel downmix from CDs or DVDs When HDMI Audio is set to Follow SPDIF the HDMI output will follow exactly the SPDIF output as per the previous section and table When the DV30 is connected to an AV receiver by HDMI there are two possibilities depending on whether the receiver accepts HDMI audio directly or switches HDMI video and uses SPDIF for digital audio reception 1 For AV receivers that can receive HDMI audio set the HDMI Output to Follow SPDIF Now set the SPDIF Output to Raw Bitstream The AV receiver can now decode the bitstream over HDMI into the formats it supports The TV itself will then not receive any audio unless the receiver has the capability of making a stereo downmix and outputting it over HDMI 2 For AV receivers that switch HDMI and use SPDIF for audio reception set the HDMI output to PCM Stereo and set SPDIF Output to Raw Bitstream The AV receiver now receives and decodes surround sound via the SPDIF connection The TV will always also receive a two channel downmix directly from the DVD player over HDMI which can be used if desired 24 Dolby Digital setup menu amp Dolby Digital Setup _ Go To Dolby Digital Setup When the Dolby Digital setup menu is selected use the a and arrows to move to the desired menu Use t
42. uctions For your own safety please read the following important safety instructions carefully before attempting to connect this unit to the mains power supply They will also enable you to get the best performance from and prolong the life of the unit 1 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth ao oO F pp Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use with only the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the c
43. ut must be set to RAW Bitstream in the Audio Setup menu The Sonata DV30 sends an undecoded audio bitstream to the AV receiver for decoding into 5 1 6 1 or 7 1 etc Either a 75ohm co axial cable designed for digital audio or a TOSlink fibre optic cable should be used only one at a time Note It is also possible to output stereo digital audio from the Digital Outputs for recording on conventional CD R MD machines etc See the section on DVD player setup for more information 3 HDMI The HDMI output can send audio and video either directly to a TV or via an AV receiver for decoding surround sound etc See page 15 for more information AV receiver U an 50038000 ee Sonata DV30 6 eee sosea Gao HDMI cable Surround sound formats Via its analogue outputs the DV30 can play back CDs and DVDs in stereo or 2 1 output when they have been encoded with Dolby Digital 5 1 Dolby Digital EX 6 1 ProLogic II or Ilx or LPCM soundtracks In all cases the DV30 will decode the soundtrack and output it as 2 1 stereo plus sub Because it is a stereo unit it cannot decode to 5 1 6 1 or 7 1 outputs However the machine is able to send a raw bitstream version of any soundtrack via its digital outputs for decoding by an external AV receiver such as Cambridge Audio s 640R This allows the decoding of the many surround sound formats available in 5 1 6 1 or 7 1 and beyo
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