Cambridge Audio TV DVD Combo DV30 User Manual

DVD Player  
User’s manual  
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DV30  
Your music + our passion  
 
DV30  
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 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.  
Matthew Bramble,  
Cambridge Audio Technical Director  
and the Sonata design team  
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Important safety instructions  
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:  
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.  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain  
or moisture.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.  
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.  
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the  
manufacturer's instructions.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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 cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury  
from tip-over.  
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DV30  
C-Tick mark  
This product meets the Australian Communications Authority’s Radio  
communications and EMC requirements.  
Ross Test Stamp  
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.  
This product meets Russian electronic safety approvals.  
FCC regulations  
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.  
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.  
The symbol on this product indicates that it is of CLASS II (double  
insulated) construction.  
This equipment 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 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.  
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,  
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.  
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.  
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.  
– 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 experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
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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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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 guidelines.  
Due to stray magnetic fields turntables or CRT TVs should not be located nearby due  
to possible interference.  
Loudspeakers  
Electronic audio components have a running in period of around a week (if used  
several hours per day). This will allow the new components to settle down, the sonic  
properties will improve over this time.  
Before making any connections to loudspeakers, make sure all power is turned off  
and only use suitable interconnects.  
Servicing  
Power sources  
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.  
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.  
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DV30  
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.  
Some countries and US states do not allow the exclusion 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.  
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.  
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:  
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 invalid 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.  
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 ‘Lor coloured RED.  
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.  
If a standard 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.  
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Rear panel connections  
1
4
Power  
Trigger In  
Composite  
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Y
Designed and engineered in London, England  
On  
Off  
2.1 Channel Audio Out  
Sonata DV30  
DVD Player  
Power Rating: 100-240V AC ~ 50/60Hz  
Max Power Consumption: 15W  
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12V @ 30mA  
Tip +ve  
SW  
L
Digital  
Cb/  
Pb  
Outputs  
6
5
Power AC  
3
Cr/  
Pr  
2
Toslink  
Optical  
S/P DIF  
Co-axial  
Component  
Video Out  
S-Video  
R
SCART (Composite/RGB/Stereo Audio)  
HDMI Out  
1
3
Power On/Off  
HDMI Out  
Switches the unit on or off.  
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 TV or monitor  
with a compatible HDMI input.  
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.  
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: 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.  
Note: Component is enabled by default – 720p (50Hz) for PAL, or 720p (60Hz) for  
NTSC.  
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DV30  
5
8
SCART RGB  
2.1 Channel Audio Out  
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.  
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,  
recordable CDs (CD-R) and rewritable CDs (CD-RW) bearing the  
identification logos shown here. No other discs can be used.  
The CD-R/CD-RW discs should contain properly recorded TOC  
(Table of Contents) information so that they can be played back.  
This unit can play only the discs recorded in the CD-DA format  
designed for music reproduction. Do not attempt to play a disc  
containing other data, such as a CD-ROM for PCs with mp3 or  
WMA files, on this unit.  
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.  
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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 2.1  
receivers have a suitable output which provides such a trigger allowing them to  
automatically turn the DV30 on or off as required.  
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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.  
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Front panel controls  
4
5
DV30  
Standby/ On  
1
2
3
6
7
4
1
Standby/On  
Disc tray  
Switches the unit between Standby mode (indicated by dim power LED) and On (indicated  
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.  
DVD/Compact Disc tray. Use the Stop/Eject button to open or close the tray.  
5
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  
sight between the remote control and the sensor is required.  
6
Play/Pause  
Plays the disc and pauses (freezes) playback.  
3
Stop/Eject  
7
Skip  
Press to open or close the disc tray. When a disc is playing, press once to stop playback.  
Pressing Play will resume playback from the same position. Press Stop again to fully  
stop playback, and again to eject the disc tray.  
Press repeatedly to skip between tracks or chapters.  
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DV30  
Front panel display  
1
2
3
4
5
1
Title/Chapter  
Indicates the chapter title and chapter number fields.  
2
Time  
Shows the hour, minutes and seconds of DVD playback elapsed.  
3
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.  
5
Main information display  
Used to display the various functions of the unit.  
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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.  
Angle  
Press to access various camera angles (if available on the DVD disc).  
Subtitle  
Important!  
Press repeatedly to scroll through different language Subtitles (if available  
on the DVD disc).  
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 interval before re-inserting them.  
Brightness  
Switches the display brightness between bright and dim.  
ꢀꢁꢂꢃ  
Navigation  
Press the directional arrows to move around the Setup menus.  
Enter  
Press to accept the item or function highlighted in the display menu.  
Open/Close  
Press to open or close the disc tray.  
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.  
Standby/On  
Switches the unit between low-power Standby and On modes.  
Disc Menu  
Numerical buttons  
Press to go to a DVD disc’s own setup menu.  
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.  
Setup  
Press to enter the DV30's Setup menu. Please refer to the DVD Player  
Setup section of this manual for more information.  
Audio  
Return  
Press to access alternate audio soundtracks on the DVD (if available on  
the DVD disc).  
Press to return to the previous operation in any disc setup menu.  
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DV30  
The following buttons are used to control functions of the matching AR30  
or DR30 receivers and do not control the DV30 itself:  
Play/Pause  
Press to begin or pause playback.  
*
Stop  
Alarm/Clock  
*
Press to stop DVD playback.  
Press to access the alarm and sleep menus.  
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.  
Mute  
Skip/Scan  
Mutes the audio. Press again to cancel mute.  
Right Skip – Press once to skip forward by one track or chapter on the disc. Press and  
*
hold to skip forwards through several tracks.  
Volume  
Left Skip – Press once to skip backward by one track or chapter on the disc. Press and  
hold to skip backwards through several tracks.  
Increase or decrease the volume of the amplifier.  
*
Tone/Balance  
Shuffle  
Press repeatedly to access the Bass, Treble and Balance menus of the AR30 or DR30.  
Use the volume buttons to make an adjustment.  
Press to activate the shuffle function of an iPod (when inserted in a DD30 dock) or  
*
CD30 CD player.  
Repeat  
Source buttons (CD, DVD, Aux, Tuner, MP3, Band)  
Press relevant source button to select desired input source.  
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 player or an iPod (inserted in a DD30  
dock) when connected to an AR30 or DR30 receiver.  
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Analogue video connections  
TV/Monitor  
TV/Monitor  
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).  
1
4
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.  
1
Component – Connect with 75ohm Component video cables (3RCA-3RCA, usually  
coloured Red-Green-Blue).  
Trigger In  
SCART RGB – Connect with a dedicated Scart Audio/Video cable.  
S-Video – Connect with S-Video cable.  
2
3
4
Composite  
Y
On  
Off  
2.1 Channel Audio Out  
12V  
@
30mA  
SW  
L
Tip +ve  
Digital  
Cb/  
Pb  
Outputs  
Power AC  
Composite – Connect with single 75ohm video phono cable (RCA-RCA, usually  
coloured Yellow).  
Cr/  
Pr  
Toslink  
Optical  
S/P DIF  
Co-axial  
Component  
Video Out  
S-Video  
R
SCARdio)  
HDMI Out  
2
3
TV/Monitor  
TV/Monitor  
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DV30  
HDMI connections  
TV or Monitor with  
HDMI input  
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.  
1
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.  
HDMI cable  
Trigger In  
Composite  
Y
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.  
On  
Off  
2.1 Channel Audio Out  
12V  
@
30mA  
SW  
L
Tip +ve  
Digital  
Cb/  
Pb  
Outputs  
Power AC  
Cr/  
Pr  
Toslink  
Optical  
S/P DIF  
Co-axial  
Component  
Video Out  
S-Video  
R
SCART (Composite/RGB/Stereo Audio)  
H
*
TV or Monitor with  
HDMI input  
AV receiver  
Out  
OR  
2
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.  
1
Direct connection to a TV  
Connection to a TV via an AV receiver  
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Audio connections  
Three types of audio connection can be made between the Sonata DV30 and your  
stereo or AV system:  
1
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.  
Right  
Powered  
Left  
speaker  
Subwoofer  
speaker  
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.  
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Digital audio  
1
The digital audio outputs can be used to send the surround-sound soundtracks of  
DVDs to an external AV receiver (Note: SPDIF output 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.  
Phono cable (2RCA-2RCA)  
Phono cable (1RCA-1RCA)  
Either a 75ohm co-axial cable designed for digital audio or a TOSlink fibre optic cable  
should be used (only one at a time).  
Sonata AR30/DR30  
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.  
Trigger In  
Composite  
Y
On  
Off  
2.1 Channel Audio Out  
12V  
@
30mA  
SW  
L
Tip +ve  
Digital  
Cb/  
Pb  
Outputs  
Power AC  
Cr/  
Pr  
3
HDMI  
Toslink  
Optical  
S/P DIF  
Co-axial  
Component  
Video Out  
S-Video  
R
SCART (Composite/RGB/Stereo Audio)  
HDMI Out  
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.  
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OR  
Trigger In  
Composite  
Y
On  
Off  
2.1 Channel Audio Out  
12V  
@
30mA  
SW  
L
Tip +ve  
Digital  
AV receiver  
Cb/  
Pb  
Outputs  
Power AC  
Cr/  
Pr  
Component  
Video Out  
S-Video  
Toslink  
Optical  
S/P DIF  
Co-axial  
R
SCART (Composite/RGB/Stereo Audio)  
HDMI Out  
Sonata DV30  
AV receiver  
HDMI cable  
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DV30  
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 IIx, or LPCM soundtracks.  
Dolby Digital EX  
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.  
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 receiver that can decode  
this format. The DV30 will decode DD 6.1 soundtracks into analogue 2.1 only.  
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 beyond.  
A brief guide to common surround-sound formats you may encounter follows:  
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).  
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)  
and a 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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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Video formats  
DVD player setup  
Press Setup on the remote control to enter the DV30 Setup menus:  
DVDs are encoded using the MPEG 2 lossy video format giving over two hours of high-  
quality digital 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).  
Setup  
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.  
The DV30’s on-screen Setup menu is available on all video outputs.  
Note: The default setting for the HDMI output is ‘Enabled’.  
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DV30  
Video setup menu  
Running along the top of the screen are icons that represent the four main menu  
sections:  
-- Video Setup Menu --  
Video Setup  
TV Display  
PS  
TV Type  
Scart / Component  
Angle Mark  
PAL  
Comp  
On  
Audio Setup  
OSD Lang  
Screen Saver  
HDMI Resolution  
ENG  
On  
Dolby Digital Setup  
*
Preference Setup  
Go To Video Setup Menu  
* Note: To enter the Preferences menu, the unit must first be in Stop mode.  
Press Setup to enter the menu system. Use the Navigation arrows (ꢀꢁꢂꢃ) on the  
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  
ꢀꢁ, and then ꢂꢃ to select settings.  
With the Video setup menu selected, use the and arrows to move up or down to  
the desired sub-menu. Use the navigation arrows (ꢀꢁꢂꢃ) to adjust the settings  
and press Enter to confirm your selection. The following list overleaf shows the Video  
Setup menu structure:  
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 to move to the sub-menu list if necessary and again to move back to the  
main menu list. You can now use ꢂꢃ to select a 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.  
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Menus  
Settings  
TV Display  
Select the screen format to fit your TV screen.  
TV Display  
4:3 PanScan  
4:3 LettBox  
16:9 Wide  
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.  
TV Type  
PAL  
AUTO  
NTSC  
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.  
SCART/Component  
Component-p  
Component-i  
Scart RGB  
Angle mark  
OSD Lang  
On  
Off  
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  
recorded into the video, as sometimes seen with “Director’s Cut”  
or 2.35:1 ratio widescreen movies).  
English  
Español  
Deutsch  
Français  
Italiano  
Nederlands  
Dansk  
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.  
Screen Saver  
On  
Off  
HDMI resolution  
Off  
TV Type  
480p (60Hz)  
720p (60Hz)  
1080i (60Hz)  
1080p (60Hz)  
576p (50Hz)  
720p (50Hz)  
1080i (50Hz)  
1080p (50Hz)  
Either select ‘NTSC’ or ‘PALto 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.  
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DV30  
SCART/Component  
HDMI Setup  
Note: HDMI output must be set to ‘Off’ for this menu to be accessible. Select between  
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:  
the following choices:  
Component-p – Enables progressive scan component (YPbPr) using the 3 phono/RCA  
576p (50Hz) Progressive format PAL  
component outputs on the rear panel.  
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 progressive  
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  
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 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: 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.  
Note:  
• The Composite (CVBS) and S-Video outputs are always present and always output  
interlaced video, whether Component, RGB or HDMI is selected.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• With HDMI output ‘Off’, all analogue video outputs follow the TV type for their PAL/  
NTSC mode choice.  
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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.  
Angle Mark  
For DVDs recorded with multi-angular scenes, you can change the angle of the screen.  
There are two modes 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.  
Should this happen, simply re-select the default HDMI Resolution via the DV30's  
Video Setup menu:  
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  
-- Video Setup Menu --  
There are seven language modes to select from: English, Spanish, German, French,  
Italian, Dutch and Danish.  
TV Display  
TV Type  
Scart / Component  
Angle Mark  
OSD Lang  
PS  
PAL  
Comp  
On  
ENG  
On  
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.  
Screen Saver  
HDMI Resolution  
Off  
480p(60Hz)  
720p(60Hz)  
1080i(60Hz)  
1080p(60Hz)  
576p(50Hz)  
720p(50Hz)  
1080i(50Hz)  
1080p(50Hz)  
Note: The default setting is ‘On’.  
HDMI Resolution  
This allows your TV to re-acquire the signal and for normal operation to resume.  
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DV30  
Audio setup menu  
SPDIF (and TOSlink Optical) Output  
Three options are available: Off, Raw Bitstream and PCM Stereo.  
-- Audio Setup Menu --  
If ‘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.  
SPDIF Output  
SPDIF PCM Out  
HDMI Audio  
RAW  
48K  
PCM  
If ‘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  
PCM  
Raw  
DISC  
CD  
PCM @ 16/44.1  
PCM @ 16/44.1  
Go To Audio Setup Menu  
DVD-V  
Downmixed PCM  
@ 24/48 or 24/96*  
Raw bitstream for  
surround sound  
soundtracks  
With the Audio setup menu selected, use the and arrows to move to the desired  
sub-menu. Use the navigation arrows (ꢀꢁꢂꢃ) to adjust the settings and press the  
Enter button to confirm your selection. The Audio setup menu structure is as follows:  
PCM @ 24/48 or 24/96*  
for stereo soundtracks  
Menus  
Settings  
* 48kHz or 96kHz depending on soundtrack bit depth and LPCM limit set as below.  
SPDIF Output  
SPDIF Off  
RAW Bitstream  
PCM Stereo  
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.  
SPDIF PCM Out  
HDMI Audio  
48k  
96k  
Follow SPDIF  
PCM stereo  
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Dolby Digital setup menu  
Audio setup menu (continued)  
HDMI Audio  
Two options are available: PCM Stereo and Follow SPDIF.  
-- Dolby Digital Setup --  
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.  
Dynamic  
When the DV30 is connected directly 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:  
Go To Dolby Digital Setup  
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).  
When the Dolby Digital setup menu is selected, use the and arrows to move to  
the desired menu. Use the Navigation arrows (ꢀꢁꢂꢃ) to adjust the settings and  
press Enter to confirm your selection.  
Dynamic  
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.  
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.  
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DV30  
Preference menu  
Menus  
Settings  
Audio  
English  
French  
German  
Spanish  
Italian  
-- Preference Page --  
Audio  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
Subtitle  
Disc Menu  
Parental  
Password  
Default  
Dutch  
Danish  
Subtitle  
English  
French  
German  
Spanish  
Italian  
Dutch  
Danish  
English  
French  
German  
Spanish  
Italian  
Dutch  
Danish  
DivX VOD  
OK  
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.  
Disc Menu  
Parental  
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 (ꢀꢁꢂꢃ) to adjust the settings and press  
Enter to confirm your selection. The Preference menu structure is shown as follows:  
1 KID SAF  
2 G  
3 PG  
4 PG 13  
5 PGR  
6 R  
7 NC 17  
8 ADULT  
Password  
Default  
DivX VOD  
Change  
Reset  
OK  
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Preference menu (continued)  
Basic operating instructions  
Audio  
Getting started  
Use this to set the default language of the sound output from the speakers.  
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.  
Subtitle  
1. Press Stop/Eject to open the disc tray.  
Use this to set the default language of the subtitles displayed on the TV.  
2. Place the disc on the tray, printed side facing up.  
Disc Menu  
3. Press Play/Pause. The tray will automatically close and playback will begin.  
Use this to set the default language of the menus in the disc top menu.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Note: Viewing cannot be restricted unless the restriction level is recorded on the disc.  
Discs without a restriction level encoded will still be accessible.  
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.  
Password  
Use this to change the password. The unit’s default password is ‘1234’.  
Move around the options using the navigation arrows (ꢀꢁꢂꢃ), select the option  
that starts the film playback in the version you want and press Enter.  
Default  
Select ‘Default’, highlight ‘Reset’ and press the Enter button to restore the DVD player  
4. Press Stop/Eject at any time to stop playback.  
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.  
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DV30  
Note:  
Repeat  
• Do not put anything except a DVD or CD-sized disc into the tray; foreign objects may  
damage the mechanism.  
Note: The Repeat function is available only during playback.  
• 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.  
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.  
• If the disc is seriously scratched or too dirty, the player may not be able to read or  
play it.  
• Never load more than one disc into the disc tray at one time.  
Do not insert discs with adhesive labels as these may become detached during  
playback and cause damage.  
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:  
Skip playback  
1. Press once to skip forward by one track or chapter on the disc. Press repeatedly  
to skip forwards through several tracks or chapters.  
Audio  
2. Press once to skip backward by one track or chapter on the disc. Press repeatedly  
to skip backwards through several tracks or chapters.  
Press to directly access alternate audio soundtracks on the DVD (if available on the  
DVD disc).  
Fast Forward/Rewind search  
Subtitle  
This allows you to cycle between 2X, 4X, 8X and 16X playback speed (without sound)  
and back to normal playback. The button enables backwards playback options, the  
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.  
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).  
Slow  
When playing a DVD, press repeatedly to cycle round the various speeds of slow motion  
(1/2, 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16), forwards and back to normal speed.  
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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:  
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.  
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).  
FILE 1  
FILE 2  
FILE 3  
FILE 4  
This is the code unique to each DV30. Your code can be found in the DV30’s  
‘Preference Page’ menu under ‘DivX VOD’.  
Navigate the folders using the navigation arrows (ꢀꢁꢂꢃ) to highlight the desired  
movie clip. Press Play or Enter to start playback of that file.  
-- Preference Page --  
Audio  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
Note: If there are multiple DivX/MP4 files in one folder, you can select them directly  
Subtitle  
Disc Menu  
Parental  
Password  
Default  
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 VOD  
OK  
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  
Using the right cursor of the remote 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.  
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DV30  
DivX(R) Video On Demand Registration  
Your registration code is:  
EBEEKFXU  
OK  
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.  
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Troubleshooting  
There is no power  
Ensure the AC power cord is connected securely.  
The remote handset will not function  
Check that the batteries have not expired.  
Ensure the plug is fully inserted into the wall socket and is switched on.  
Check fuse in the mains plug or adaptor.  
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.  
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.  
There is unwanted background noise and interference  
Move the unit away from other electrical equipment that is likely to cause interference.  
Check that the disc is not too scratched or dirty.  
Check that the disc is of a compatible type.  
In the event that the above solutions do not remedy your problem, please consult our  
frequently asked questions (FAQ) section on our website:  
There is no sound  
Check that the speakers are connected correctly.  
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.  
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.  
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DV30  
Technical specifications  
Disc types  
CD (CD-DA), DVD-V, CD-R/RW,  
DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DivX, MP4  
DAC architecture  
Wolfson Microelectronics WM8746  
24-Bit/192kHz capable  
Analogue audio outputs  
Analogue video outputs  
• Stereo + Sub  
• Composite Video (CVBS)  
• S-Video (SVHS)  
• RGB/SCART  
• Component (YCbCr/YPbPr)  
HDMI output  
Scaling/Deinterlacing to 480p, 576p,  
720i/p, 1080i/p  
(compatible with HDMI receivers from HDMI 1.0 upwards)  
THD (unweighted)  
S/N ratio  
< 0.01% @ 20Hz-20kHz  
< -98dB  
Crosstalk @1kHz  
Frequency response  
Composite Video  
S-Video  
< -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)  
Component Video  
Y: 1.0V pk-pk (75 ohms)  
Cb/Cr: 0.75V pk-pk (75 ohms)  
Pb/Pr: 0.75V pk-pk (75 ohms)  
Power supply  
100-230V AC ~ 50/60Hz  
15W  
Maximum power consumption  
Dimensions (H x W x D)  
Weight  
67 x 270 x 285mm  
2.3kg (5.1lbs)  
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London SE1 4BB, United Kingdom  
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