Cambridge Audio DVD Player DVD99 User Manual

DVD99  
DVD player  
User’s manual  
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DVD99  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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 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.  
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.  
Due to stray magnetic fields turntables or CRT TVs should not be located  
nearby due to possible interference.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
This unit has been designed to be left in Standby mode when not in use,  
this will increase the life of the amplifier (this is true with all electronic  
equipment). To turn the unit off completely switch off on 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  
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.  
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  
Plug Fitting Instructions (UK Only)  
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.  
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:  
Battery disposal  
Please dispose of any discharged batteries according to local  
environmental/electronic waste disposal guidelines.  
Loudspeakers  
Before making any connections to loudspeakers, make sure all power is  
turned off and only use suitable interconnects.  
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be  
connected to the terminal which is marked  
with the letter 'N' or coloured BLACK.  
Servicing  
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be  
connected to the terminal which is marked  
with the letter 'L' or coloured RED.  
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 wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW  
must be connected to the terminal which is  
marked with the letter 'E' or coloured GREEN.  
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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Contents  
Introduction  
Important safety instructions ....................................................................2  
Limited warranty..........................................................................................3  
Introduction .................................................................................................4  
Rear panel connections..............................................................................5  
Front panel controls....................................................................................6  
Remote control............................................................................................6  
Audio connections.......................................................................................8  
Analog video connections...........................................................................9  
HDMI connections.......................................................................................9  
DVD player setup ......................................................................................10  
General setup page ..................................................................................10  
Speaker setup page .................................................................................12  
Audio Setup menu ....................................................................................14  
Video Setup menu ....................................................................................16  
Preference menu ......................................................................................17  
Basic operating instructions ....................................................................18  
Language code list ...................................................................................20  
Technical Specifications ..........................................................................21  
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................21  
Thank you for purchasing this Cambridge Audio DVD player. We hope  
that you enjoy many years of pleasure from it.  
The DVD99 is a 'universal' player that supports DVD-Audio (DVD-A) and  
Super Audio CD (SACD). These new audiophile formats allow even  
greater sound quality than CD/DVD and also allow multi-channel  
surround-sound audio.  
In addition, the DVD99 supports DivX® playback for good quality highly  
compressed video and audio often downloaded from the internet. The  
DVD99 also features the very latest DVD-D and HDMI outputs for true all  
digital transmission of video to the TV screen for the very best picture  
quality currently available.  
Your DVD99 can only be as good as the system it is connected to. Please  
do not compromise on your partnering equipment. Naturally we  
particularly recommend equipment from the Cambridge Audio range,  
which have been designed to the same exacting standards as this  
product. Your dealer can also supply excellent quality Cambridge Audio  
interconnects to ensure your system realises its full potential.  
Thank you for taking the time to read this manual, we do recommend  
you keep it for future reference.  
Matthew Bramble,  
Cambridge Audio Technical Director  
and the DVD player design team.  
hardware and software releases.  
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. If you notice any errors please feel free to email us at:  
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 2007  
"Dolby", "Pro Logic", "Surround EX" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
"DTS", "DTS Digital Surround", "DTS-ES" and "Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital  
Theater Systems, Inc.  
DivX and the DivX logo are registered trademarks of DivX, Inc.  
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DVD99  
Rear panel connections  
6
This product complies with DHHS rules 21 CFR,  
Chapter 1, Subchapter J, Part 1040 at date of  
manufacture.  
Digital  
Component  
Y
Composite  
L / Mixed  
SL  
C
SBL  
Class  
Luokan  
Klass  
1
Laser Product  
Outputs  
1
Laserplaite  
PCM/DTS/  
Dolby Digital  
Apparatus claims of US patent nos. 4,631,603;  
4,577,216; 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for  
limited viewing only.  
Cb  
/
1
Laserapparat  
5
Pb  
Designed in London, England  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” is  
a
trademark of  
Digital Theatre Systems Inc.  
DVD99 DVD Player  
1
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works  
©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.  
Cr  
/
Power Rating: 100-240V AC ~ 50/60Hz  
Max Power Consumption: 40W  
CAUTION  
AVIS  
ACHTUNG  
Pr  
Risk of electric  
shock.  
Risque de choc  
electrique.  
Vorm öffnen  
des gerätes.  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
1) This device may not cause harmful interference;  
2) This device must accept any interference, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Do not open.  
Ne pas ouvrir.  
Netzstecker ziehen.  
S/P DIF  
Co-axial  
Toslink  
Optical  
S-Video  
R / Mixed  
SR  
SW  
SBR  
HDMI Out  
SCART (Composite/RGB/Stereo Audio)  
Video Out  
7.1 Channel Audio Out  
2
3
4
1
HDMI Out  
Note: The preferred connection method for video sources is always  
HDMI (highest quality, and can also carry audio in some  
circumstances) then Component Video then RGB/SCART then S-  
Video then Composite Video (lowest quality). The HDMI and  
Component outputs also support Progressive Scan which gives  
better picture quality if supported by your TV.  
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/Monitor with a compatible HDMI input.  
2
Analog Video Outputs  
Composite - Connect to your television via 75 ohm 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 of a television set  
via three 75 ohm RCA/phono cables designed specifically for video use.  
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Digital Outputs  
Digital audio outputs are normally used to connect to a suitable  
Audio/Video Receiver for surround sound decoding (output must be set  
for 'RAW' - 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' - refer to the ‘Audio setup’ section).  
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.  
4
7.1 Channel Audio Out  
If Down-mix is set to '7.1 CH' in the Speaker Setup page of the DVD99’s  
Setup menus, these sockets provide 7.1 output from the DVD99's built  
in Dolby Digital decoder. This can be used to connect to the 7.1 audio  
line-level inputs of an amplifier/AV receiver or amplified speaker  
package if required. Similarly, Down-mix can be set to '5.1 CH' to provide  
5.1 output. If Down-mix is set to 'LT/RT', 'Stereo' or 'V.Surround' the Left  
and Right outputs only are active and provide a stereo downmixed  
output. Refer to the 'Speaker setup page' section of this manual for  
more information.  
5
RGB/SCART  
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, S-  
Video or RGB) at the same time.  
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AC power socket  
Once you have made all audio and video connections, plug the IEC type  
AC power cable into the rear of the unit and an appropriate mains socket  
then switch on. Your DVD player is now ready for use.  
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Front panel controls  
1080p  
1080i  
2
3
4
1
720p  
480/576  
USB 2.0  
CD/SACD/DVD-Audio Player  
1080p Upscale HDMI with USB  
10  
Power  
9
Open/Close Play/Pause  
Stop  
Upscale  
5
6
7
8
1
10  
Power  
Resolution indicators  
Switches the unit on and off.  
Indicates which HDMI resolution is in use:  
1080p - Upscaled at 1080 lines progressive  
1080i - Upscaled at 1080 lines interlaced  
720p - Upscaled at 720 lines progressive  
480/576 - Native NTSC/PAL resolution  
2
Disc tray  
DVD/Compact Disc tray. Use the Open/Close button to activate.  
3
IR sensor  
Receives IR commands from the supplied remote control. A clear  
unobstructed line of sight between the remote control and the sensor is  
required.  
4
Display  
Remote control  
Used to display the DVD99’s functions and playback state etc.  
The DVD99 is supplied with a  
5
Open/Close  
remote control. Insert the  
2
supplied AAA batteries to activate.  
Allows you to open and close the disc tray for loading of discs. Pressing  
Play will also close the tray and start playing a disc if one is loaded.  
Eject  
For further details of the various  
adjustment functions available,  
refer to the later sections of this  
manual.  
6
Play/Pause  
Plays the disc and pauses (freezes) play when playing.  
7
Stop  
Standby/On  
Switches the unit between On  
and Standby mode.  
Press once to stop playback. Pressing Play will cause the playback to be  
re-started from the same position. Press again to fully stop playback.  
Go To  
Zoom  
8
Upscale  
Eject  
When playback is completely stopped press to switch the video output  
resolution. Select the resolution that produces the best picture quality  
on your TV. For most flat panels and DLP™, LCD or LCoS (SXRD™, D-  
ILA™) rear projection televisions this will be 720p. For CRT rear  
projection televisions this will likely be 1080i. For non HD displays (very  
rare if they have HDMI or DVI) this will be 480p.  
Opens and closes the disc tray.  
Audio  
Title  
Subtitle  
Angle  
Numerical buttons  
Menu  
Press the number of a desired  
chapter or track to go directly to it.  
For a number greater than ten,  
press 10+ followed by the  
number(s) required.  
Enter  
9
USB port  
Setup  
Play  
Return  
Port for interfacing to a flash/memory card or "Mass Storage Device".  
Go To  
Notes:  
Press once to access Chapter  
Selection then enter the required  
chapter via the numerical  
buttons. Press twice to access  
Disc Time Selection and enter the  
required time from the start of the  
disc as H:MM:SS (Hours, Minutes,  
Seconds). Press three times to  
access Chapter Time Selection  
and enter the required time from  
the start of the chapter.  
Pause/Step  
Stop  
• Only USB 2.0 certified products with the USB 2.0 logo on them are  
supported by the DVD99. Please either consult the manufacturer of  
the USB 2.0 product to make sure it is properly certified, or go to  
www.usb.org for a list of approved products, before purchase. We  
cannot be held responsible for any incompatibility issues.  
Vol  
CD  
Slow  
Info  
Mute  
A-B  
Mode  
Repeat  
Clear  
• This unit supports "USB Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only Transport"  
devices only. Most USB thumbs drives, portable hard disk drives and  
card readers conform to this device class. Other USB devices such as  
MP3 players, digital cameras, and mobile phones may not be  
compatible.  
Scan  
Skip  
HDMI  
PAL/  
NTSC  
USB  
OSD  
Upscale  
• Supported USB drives must be formatted with the FAT (File Allocation  
Table) or FAT32 file system. Drives formatted with NTFS file system are  
not supported.  
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DVD99  
Audio  
Repeat  
Press to access alternate audio soundtracks on the DVD (if available on  
the DVD disc).  
Press to repeatedly play a single chapter/title on a DVD video or a single  
track/entire disc on a CD. The first press selects chapter/track repeat,  
the second press selects title/disc repeat, the third press selects all  
repeat.  
Subtitle  
Press to enable/disable Subtitles (if available on the DVD disc).  
A-B  
Press to mark a segment between A and B for repeated playback. The  
first press marks point A, the second press marks point B.  
Angle  
Press to access various camera angles (if available on the DVD disc).  
Clear  
Zoom  
Press to remove outstanding track programs.  
Press to cycle through the various zoom magnifications (and back to  
normal display).  
Scan  
Press repeatedly to cycle between 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X and 32X playback  
speed (without sound) and back to normal playback. Left button for  
backwards playback options, right button for forwards playback.  
Navigation  
Press the directional arrows to move around the Setup menus.  
Enter  
Skip  
Press to accept the item/function highlighted in the display menu.  
Right Skip - Press once to skip forward by one track/chapter on the disc.  
Left Skip - Press once to skip backward by one track/chapter on the  
disc.  
Title  
Press to access the DVDs Title Menu. This is usually the root menu from  
where the film can be started or where navigation to scene selections,  
special features etc can be made.  
HDMI Upscale  
Press to switch between HDMI output resolution.  
Menu  
Note: Disc playback must be stopped and the Cambridge Audio DVD  
logo must be displayed.  
Press to go to a DVD disc’s own setup menu.  
Setup  
USB  
Press to enter the DVD99's Setup menu. Please refer to the 'DVD player  
setup' section of this manual for more information.  
When a compatible USB device is connected, press this button to bring  
up a device selection menu. Use the navigational arrows and the Enter  
button to select 'REMOVABLE’'and then select 'USB SLOT'. The DVD99  
will then start reading the files stored on the USB device.  
Return  
Press to return to the previous operation in any setup menu.  
PAL/NTSC  
Press to switch between the monitor/video display format: PAL, NTSC or  
Automatic (which switches format automatically depending on the disc  
inserted).  
Play /  
Stop /  
Pause  
Press the relevant button to play, stop or pause playback.  
Note: If Stop is pressed once playback can be resumed from the same  
place by pressing Play. Press Stop twice to completely stop playback. If  
Pause is selected pressing the Slow key then allows frame by frame  
advancement of the paused frame.  
OSD  
While playing a DVD, press to cycle through the following information  
options to be displayed on the screen: Title Elapsed, Title Remain,  
Chapter Elapsed, Chapter Remain, Info Off.  
Slow  
When playing a DVD, press repeatedly to cycle round the various speeds  
of slow motion, forwards and backwards and back to normal speed).  
CD Mode  
When a disc is being played, press to turn on/off any connected display  
device. This function is designed to be used when playing audio only  
discs to reduce "screen burn".  
Mute  
During playback, press to turn off audio output. The TV will display  
"MUTE". Press again to resume audio output.  
Volume  
Press to decrease or increase the volume of the DVD99.  
Note: If the DVD99 is connected to an amplifier/AV receiver through a  
digital audio output (Co-axial or Optical), the volume command from the  
remote control is uneffected.  
Info  
Displays on screen the current DVD disc information not available in the  
OSD menu. For example disc format, video type and source.  
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Audio connections  
Do not plug in the mains power lead or turn the unit on until all  
connections have been made.  
1
2
3
Analog Stereo  
Digital Audio  
Analog 5.1/7.1  
Three types of audio connection can be made between the DVD99 and  
your stereo/AV system:  
In  
In  
AV receiver  
2
1
OR  
Phono cable  
(2RCA-2RCA)  
This product complies with DHHS rules 21 CFR,  
Chapter 1, Subchapter J, Part 1040 at date of  
manufacture.  
Digital  
Component  
Y
Composite  
L
/
Mixed  
SL  
C
SBL  
Class  
Luokan  
Klass  
1
Laser Product  
Outputs  
1
Laserplaite  
PCM/DTS/  
Dolby Digital  
Apparatus claims of US patent nos. 4,631,603;  
4,577,216; 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for  
limited viewing only.  
Cb  
/
1
Laserapparat  
Designed in London, England  
Pb  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” is  
a
trademark of  
Digital Theatre Systems Inc.  
DVD99 DVD Player  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works  
©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.  
Cr  
/
Power Rating: 100-240V AC  
~
50/60Hz  
CAUTION  
AVIS  
ACHTUNG  
Pr  
Max Power Consumption: 40W  
Risk of electric  
shock.  
Risque de choc  
electrique.  
Vorm öffnen  
des gerätes.  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
1) This device may not cause harmful interference;  
2) This device must accept any interference, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Do not open.  
Ne pas ouvrir.  
Netzstecker ziehen.  
S/P DIF  
Co-axial  
Toslink  
S-Video  
R
/
Mixed  
SR  
SW  
SBR  
HDMI Out  
Optical  
SCART (Composite/RGB/Stereo Audio)  
Video Out  
7.1 Channel Audio Out  
AV receiver with  
5.1/7.1 analog  
inputs  
7.1  
3
Front left  
speaker  
Front right  
speaker  
Centre speaker  
Surround left  
speaker  
Surround right  
speaker  
Subwoofer  
Speaker diagram shown in 5.1 channel setup. For 7.1 add two rear speakers.  
1
3
Analog stereo  
Analog 5.1/7.1  
The analog stereo outputs should be used play back of CDs, DVDs etc in  
stereo through a conventional amplifier or AV receiver with analog stereo  
inputs.  
The DVD99 is also capable of decoding Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtracks  
itself and outputting these as analog 5.1/7.1 depending on the number  
of speakers connected and the setting of Down-mix in the Speaker  
setup page in the DVD99 setup menu.  
Analog stereo is also usually the best connection method for listening to  
CDs and other stereo discs for best possible sound quality. It is often a  
good idea to connect both the analog stereo outputs (for CD playback)  
and digital audio outputs (for surround sound decoding) at the same  
time.  
For 5.1, connect to an AV receiver or amplified speaker system, use 6 x  
phono/RCA cables.  
For 7.1, connect to an AV receiver or amplified speaker system, use 8 x  
phono/RCA cables.  
To connect an analog stereo system to the DVD99, use stereo phono  
cables (stereo 2RCA-2RCA).  
2
Digital audio  
The digital audio outputs should be used to decode the surround-sound  
soundtracks of DVDs with an external AV Receiver (Note: Digital output  
must be set to 'RAW' in the Audio setup page). The DVD99 sends an  
undecoded audio bitstream to the AV Receiver for decoding into 5.1/7.1  
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 etc. machines, see  
section on DVD Player setup.  
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DVD99  
Analog video connections  
The DVD99 can output video in both fully digital (HDMI) and analog  
(Composite, S-Video, RGB/SCART and Component) formats. If your TV  
set supports HDMI then this is the preferred format (see next section).  
1
Component - Connect with 75 ohm Component video cables (3RCA-  
3RCA).  
2
3
4
SCART/RGB - Connect with a dedicated SCART Audio/Video cable.  
S-Video - Connect with S-Video cable.  
If your TV set supports only analog video the preferred connection is (in  
declining order of quality) Component, then RGB/SCART, S-Video and  
finally Composite.  
Composite - Connect with single 75 ohm video phono cable (RCA-  
RCA).  
4
1
TV/Monitor  
TV/Monitor  
This product complies with DHHS rules 21 CFR,  
Chapter 1, Subchapter J, Part 1040 at date of  
manufacture.  
Digital  
Component  
Y
Composite  
L
/
Mixed  
SL  
C
SBL  
Class  
Luokan  
Klass  
1
Laser Product  
Outputs  
1
Laserplaite  
PCM/DTS/  
Dolby Digital  
Apparatus claims of US patent nos. 4,631,603;  
4,577,216; 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for  
limited viewing only.  
Cb  
/
1
Laserapp
Designed in London, England  
Pb  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” is  
a
trademark of  
Digital Theatre Systems Inc.  
DVD99 DVD Player  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works  
©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.  
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Power Rating: 100-240V AC  
~
50/60Hz  
CAUTION  
AVIS  
ACHTUNG  
Pr  
Max Power Consumption: 40W  
Risk of electric  
shock.  
Risque de choc  
electrique.  
Vorm öffnen  
des gerätes.  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
1) This device may not cause harmful interference;  
2) This device must accept any interference, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Do not open.  
Ne pas ouvrir.  
Netzstecker ziehen.  
S/P DIF  
Co-axial  
Toslink  
S-Video  
R
/
Mixed  
SR  
SW  
SBR  
HDMI Out  
Optical  
SCART (Composite/RGB/Stereo Audio)  
Video Out  
7.1 Channel Audio Out  
2
TV/Monitor  
TV/Monitor  
3
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 be used to  
connect to AV receivers that support this function. If your AV receiver is  
able to receive audio over HDMI only one cable is required*.  
*If your AV receiver can switch HDMI but not receive audio in this way,  
an additional SPDIF or TOSlink cable will be required.  
DVI 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/Monitor. A Co-axial (SPDIF) or Optical (TOSlink)  
digital audio connection must be made from the DVD99 to the AV  
receiver for it to be able to receive audio and decode surround sound etc.  
If the HDMI input of your TV is only capable of decoding 2-channel digital  
audio, it is recommended that you set the Down-mix to 'Stereo'* in the  
Speaker setup page in the DVD99 setup menu. This sets the audio  
down-mix mode of the DVD player to 'Stereo'.  
HDMI cable  
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Out  
In  
AV receiver  
OR  
TV/Monitor with HDMI input  
HDMI cable  
This product complies with DHHS rules 21 CFR,  
Digital  
Component  
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manufacture.  
Composite  
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Mixed  
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SBL  
Class  
Luokan  
Klass  
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Lasuct  
Outputs  
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PCM/DTS/  
Dolby Digital  
Apparatus claims of US patent nos. 4,631,603;  
4,577,216; 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for  
limited viewing only.  
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“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” is  
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DVD99 DVD Player  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works  
©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.  
Cr  
/
Power Rating: 100-240V AC  
~
50/60Hz  
CAUTION  
AVIS  
ACHTUNG  
Pr  
Max Power Consumption: 40W  
Risk of electric  
shock.  
Risque de choc  
electrique.  
Vorm öffnen  
des gerätes.  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
1) This device may not cause harmful interference;  
2) This device must accept any interference, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Do not open.  
Ne pas ouvrir.  
Netzstecker ziehen.  
S/P DIF  
Co-axial  
Toslink  
S-Video  
R
/
Mixed  
SR  
SW  
SBR  
H
Optical  
SCART (Composite/RGB/Stereo Audio)  
Video Out  
7.1 Channel Audio Out  
2
TV/Monitor  
with HDMI  
input  
1
2
Connection to a TV via an AV Receiver  
Direct connection to a TV  
In  
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DVD player setup  
General setup page  
Press the Setup button on the remote to enter the Setup menus, Two  
menu options will be displayed, common and professional:  
- - General Setup Page - -  
TV Display  
16:9 Wide  
Screen Saver  
Scart  
On  
YCbCr  
Multi-Channel  
P-Scan  
DVD-Audio  
Font 1  
Setup  
SACD Priority  
Component Mode  
DVD-Audio Mode  
Subtitle Font  
Auto Play Mode  
On  
Go To General Setup Page  
With the General setup page selected, use the and buttons to  
move up/down to the desired sub-menu. Use the navigation buttons  
(ꢀꢁꢂꢃ) to adjust the settings and press the ENTER button to confirm  
your selection. See the following list for the General setup page  
structure:  
Menus  
Settings  
Select the common setup to setup basic functions, or professional setup  
for more advanced settings.  
TV Display  
4:3 PanScan  
4:3 LettBox  
16:9 Wide  
Professional Setup Menu  
Running along the top of the screen are five icons that represent the five  
main menu pages:  
16:9 Wide/Auto  
Screen Saver  
Scart  
On  
Off  
General setup  
Speaker setup  
Audio setup  
YCbCr  
RGB  
SACD Priority  
Multi-Channel  
2-Channel  
CD Mode  
Video setup  
Preference Setup*  
Component Mode  
DVD-Audio Mode  
Subtitle Font  
P-Scan  
Interlace  
* Note: To enter the Preferences menu the unit must first be in  
Stop mode with the disc drawer out.  
DVD-Audio  
DVD-Video  
Font 1  
Font 2  
Font 3  
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 either press 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  
to select settings.  
Auto Play Mode  
DivX(R) VOD  
On  
Off  
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 back out of a sub-menu press to move to the  
sub menu list if necessary and again to move to the top main menu  
list. You can now use to select a new main menu.  
Note: Some setup is inter-related with other setup items, and if enabling  
a function automatically disables another, the disabled function will  
appear grey and cannot be set.  
All setup is saved on exiting the menus and is saved even if the unit is  
powered off.  
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DVD99  
TV Display  
Component Mode  
Use to select between the following display modes for the Component  
Video output:  
Use to 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.  
Progressive (P-Scan) - Is a method for displaying, storing or transmitting  
moving images in which all the lines of each frame are drawn in  
sequence.  
Interlaced - In contrast to progressive, interlacing is used in traditional  
television systems where only the odd lines, then the even lines of each  
frame are drawn alternatively.  
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.  
DVD-Audio Mode  
Use to select which portion of a hybrid DVD-Audio disc to playback:  
DVD-Audio – Plays the DVD-Audio portion of the disc with surround  
audio.  
16:9 Wide - Select this screen when  
connected to a widescreen TV set. The full  
picture will now normally be displayed  
with no picture cropping (unless the movie  
itself has black bars recorded into the  
video).  
DVD-Video – Plays the DVD-Video portion of the disc with Dolby Digital.  
or DTS audio.  
Subtitle Font  
Use to select the subtitle font size for DivX video. There are three font  
sizes available. This setting applies only to DivX video files with a text  
subtitle. DivX video files with a graphic subtitle do not use the DVD99’s  
built-in font, so the font size cannot be adjusted.  
16:9 Wide/Auto - 16:9 (widescreen) as well as 4:3 sources will be  
displayed in their native aspect ratio. Please note that in this mode 4:3  
sources will be displayed with black borders on both sides to maintain  
the correct 4:3 aspect ratio.  
Note: If you are using a plasma or widescreen CRT display you will want  
to avoid leaving black bars on the screen for any length of time as you  
may encounter temporary "burn-in" where the display retains memory of  
the "used" part of screen and the unused (black bar) portions are clearly  
defined on the screen during subsequent viewing sessions. The "16:9  
Wide" mode is the best choice for these types of displays.  
Auto Play Mode  
Use to select on or off for the disc to be automatically played when  
inserted.  
DivX(R) VOD  
Screen Saver  
Select this to display the device registration code for DivX Video on  
Demand service (also exits the Setup Menu). To learn more, visit:  
If you activate the screen saver function, when the unit is stopped, the  
disc tray is open or there is no disc or the picture is still for about 60  
seconds, a screen saver picture will appear. The purpose of this screen  
saver is to protect the display screen from damage (screen burn) by a  
static image. Screen burn can affect Plasma TVs but LCD and CRT TVs  
are largely immune to it.  
Note: The default setting is 'On'.  
SCART  
Use to select between the following choices:  
RGB - Enables interlaced scan RGB + Sync using the SCART/Peritel  
output on the rear panel.  
YCbCr - Enables interlaced scan component using the 3 phono/RCA  
component outputs on the rear panel.  
SACD Priority  
Use to select which audio tracks to play for SACD (Super Audio CD):  
Multi-Channel – Play the multi-channel surround audio.  
2-Channel – Play the 2-channel stereo audio.  
CD Mode – Play the CD layer of a hybrid SACD disc.  
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Speaker setup page  
Down-mix  
Use this option to set the audio down-mix mode for converting multi-  
channel audio into two-channel output. This setting affects the analog  
and HDMI audio outputs. The options are:  
- - Speaker Setup Page - -  
Down-mix  
Stereo  
LT/RT – Dolby Pro Logic II Left Total/Right Total. This mode is intended  
for use with two-channel Dolby Pro Logic II receivers. The center and  
surround channels are mixed into the two front channels according to  
the LT/RT matrix. A Dolby Pro Logic II receiver will decode the two-  
channel audio into surround audio.  
Front Speaker  
Centre Speaker  
Surround Speaker  
S. Back Speaker  
Subwoofer  
Large  
Small  
Small  
Small  
Off  
Stereo - This mode down-mixes decoded multi-channel (5.1ch) audio to  
2-channel stereo output. For original stereo content the output will still  
be stereo. For original multi-channel content the surround and center  
channels will be mixed with the left and right front channels.  
Recommended for use with TV sets or stereo receiver/amplifiers.  
Channel Delay  
Channel Trim  
Go To Speaker Setup Page  
With the Speaker setup page selected, use the and buttons to  
move up/down to the desired sub-menu. Use the navigation arrows  
(ꢀꢁꢂꢃ) to adjust the settings and press the ENTER button to confirm  
your selection. See the following list for the Speaker setup page  
structure:  
V. Surround - Virtual Surround. This mode creates a virtual surround  
effect from stereo or multi-channel audio contents.  
5.1 CH – This mode enables 5.1 channel decoded audio output. The  
number of actual output channels depends on the disc.  
7.1 CH – This mode enables 7.1 channel decoded audio output. The  
number of actual output channels depends on the disc. For 6.1 channel  
contents, the left and right surround back speakers will both output the  
same surround back audio channel.  
Menus  
Settings  
Down-mix  
LT/RT  
Stereo  
In the next series of menus for each speaker type, select from 'Large'  
and 'Small' for each speaker (‘Large’ and ‘Small’ are used to describe  
each speaker in terms of bass response and do not necessarily reflect  
the actual physical size of the speaker).  
V.Surround  
5.1 CH  
7.1 CH  
Front Speaker  
Large  
Small  
Large = Speakers with an extended low frequency response of  
approximately 20-40Hz to 16-20kHz (floorstanders or high quality larger  
stand-mounted speakers).  
Center Speaker  
Large  
Small  
Off  
Small = Speakers with a less extended low frequency response of  
approximately 80-100Hz to 16-20kHz (small stand-mounted, bookshelf  
or satellite speakers).  
Setting each speaker allows the DVD99 to perform what is called Bass  
Management and to direct low frequency bass from music and the Low  
Frequency Effects channel of surround sound material away from  
speakers not able to reproduce it and to the subwoofer channel instead.  
Surround Speaker  
S. Back Speaker  
Subwoofer  
Large  
Small  
Off  
Large  
Small  
Off  
Front, Centre and Surround Speakers  
These settings allow selection of 'Large' or 'Small' speaker 'size' as  
described above. If there is no center speaker, surround speakers or  
surround back speakers, select the 'Off' option for these speakers.  
On  
Off  
Channel Delay  
Channel Trim  
Subwoofer  
Use to enable (On) /disable (Off) the subwoofer output.  
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DVD99  
Channel Delay  
For best surround-sound effects it is desirable to adjust the channel  
delay so that sounds from each speaker arrive at the listener at the  
same time. This is done by measuring the distance from the listening  
position to the Left or Right Front speaker (which should be equidistant  
from the listener), distance from the listening position to the Centre  
Speaker and similarly to the Right Rear Speaker, Left Rear Speaker and  
Subwoofer. See diagram below:  
1
2
1 = Front Left & Right speakers  
2 = Centre speaker  
3 = Surround Left speaker  
4 = Surround Right speaker  
5 = Subwoofer  
5
Diagram shows 5.1 channel setup.  
4
3
The measurements are not too critical so do not worry if your front  
speakers are slightly asymmetric or about making very precise  
measurements (+/- a foot or 30cm or so is fine).  
The channel delay o be entered for each speaker is then the difference  
between the distance to the Front Speakers and the speaker to be  
configured.  
So for instance if the Front Speakers are 5 ½ feet from the listener and  
the Centre speaker 3 feet from the listener the channel delay to be  
entered for the Centre Speaker is 2 ½ feet. Similarly if the Right Rear  
Surround is 3 ½ feet from the listener the channel delay would then be  
2 feet.  
Note: The distance between the surround speakers and the listener  
must be shorter than or equal to that between the front speakers and  
the listener.  
The units are feet for units sold in North America / Canada and metres  
for units sold in Europe / Australasia.  
Use ꢀꢁ to select each speaker in turn and ꢂꢃ to enter a distance  
value.  
The DVD99 uses this to calculate and use the correct delay time for each  
channel so that each channel reaches the listener at the same moment.  
Channel Trim  
Use to set the volume of each individual channel.  
Press the buttons to select the channel to be adjusted and use the  
buttons to raise or lower the volume of the selected channel in 0.5dB  
increments. Press the ENTER button to confirm the settings and return to  
the Audio Setup Page.  
Channel trim is generally not required since most A/V receivers have the  
capability to adjust channel trim and compensate for speaker sensitivity  
differences. However if your receiver does not have such functions, you  
may adjust channel trim on the DVD player. For most accurate results, it is  
recommended that you use test tones from a calibration disc, such as AVIA  
Guide to Home Theater, and a SPL (Sound Pressure Level) meter.  
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Audio setup page  
EQ Type  
Use to set the equalization pattern type. Available options are: None,  
Rock, Pop, Live, Dance, Techno, Classic and Soft.  
- - Audio Setup Page - -  
EQ Type  
Sound Field  
None  
Off  
Sound Field  
Digital Output  
LPCM Rate  
HDMI Audio  
SACD over HDMI  
Dolby Digital Setup  
Raw  
48K  
LPCM  
PCM  
Use to set the sound field effect. Available options are: Off, Concert,  
Living Room, Hall, Bathroom, Cave, Arena and Church.  
Digital Output  
Use to set the bit stream type of the digital audio output for use with  
Dolby Digital and DTS-compatible receivers:  
Go To Audio Setup Page  
With the Audio setup page selected, use the and buttons to move  
up/down to the desired sub-menu. Use the navigation arrows  
(ꢀꢁꢂꢃ) to adjust the settings and press the ENTER button to confirm  
your selection. See the following list for the Audio setup page structure:  
Raw – Passes the encoded multi-channel digital audio unaltered.  
Choose this setting if your receiver/amplifier is capable of decoding  
Dolby Digital and/or DTS.  
PCM – Forces down-mixed 2-channel digital audio output. Choose this  
setting if your receiver/amplifier only supports stereo digital (PCM)  
audio.  
Menus  
Settings  
EQ Type  
None  
Rock  
Pop  
LPCM Rate  
Use to set the maximum Linear PCM output frequency:  
Live  
Dance  
Techno  
Classic  
Soft  
48K – Supported by most equipment.  
96K – Allows a higher sampling rate and frequency response. It can  
result in better audio quality. Ensure that the receiver/amplifier can  
support it.  
Sound Field  
Off  
192K – Allows the highest sampling rate and frequency response. It can  
result in the best audio quality. Ensure that the receiver/amplifier can  
support it.  
Concert  
Living Room  
Hall  
Bathroom  
Cave  
HDMI Audio  
Use to select digital audio output from the HDMI port:  
Arena  
Church  
SPDIF – Digital audio output via HDMI will be multi-channel Linear PCM  
format. The Down-mix setting in the "Speaker Setup Page" will affect  
whether and how multi-channel audio content will be down-mixed to  
stereo. When this option is selected, compressed audio bit streams will  
decoded by the DVD player. This setting is recommended when  
connecting the HDMI output directly to a TV.  
Digital Output  
LPCM Rate  
Raw  
PCM  
48k  
96k  
192k  
Auto – Digital audio output via HDMI will be the same as the digital  
coaxial/optical audio output for CD, Dolby Digital and DTS audio signals.  
For high resolution stereo or multichannel audio contents such as DVD-  
Audio and Super Audio CD, the DVD player will send multi-channel PCM  
audio signals with the highest available sample frequency and bit  
numbers. Depending on the original audio content, the format could be  
44.1kHz - 192kHz, 2 - 8 channels. This option is recommended when  
connecting the HDMI output to an A/V receiver or processor with HDMI  
v1.1 or above audio capabilities.  
HDMI Audio  
SPDIF  
Auto  
Off  
SACD over HDMI  
PCM  
DSD  
Dolby Digital Setup  
Dual Mono  
Stereo  
Off – No digital audio output via HDMI.  
L - Mono  
R - Mono  
Mix - Mono  
Notes:  
If you use HDMI to connect audio to a HDMI A/V receiver or audio  
processor, it is recommended that you choose 720p or higher HDMI  
output resolution when playing high resolution audio content (DVD-  
Audio and SACD). According to the HDMI specification, the bandwidth  
available for audio is proportional to the total bandwidth used by video.  
At 480p/576p resolution, the HDMI specification can only support 2  
channels of audio with high sample rate (up to 192kHz), or 8 channels  
of audio with standard sample rate (up to 48kHz).  
Dynamic  
Depending on the capability of your A/V receiver or audio processor, if  
you play high resolution audio content at 480p/576p resolution, you  
may get reduced audio resolution, incomplete audio channels, or even  
no audio/video output at all. Choosing a high HDMI output resolution  
such as 720p or 1080i allows enough bandwidth for all high sample rate  
audio channels.  
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DVD99  
To get the best possible audio via HDMI, you may need to set the  
following options on the DVD99s setup menu, depending on your HDMI-  
capable receiver/display configuration:  
• No Surround Speakers (such as a TV): If the receiver or TV does not  
have surround speakers, please set the Speaker Setup Page > Down-  
mix to "Stereo" or "V. Surround". Also set the Audio Setup Page > HDMI  
Audio to "Multi-Channel". Alternatively, you may set Audio Setup Page  
> HDMI Audio to "SPDIF" and Audio Setup Page > SPDIF Output to  
"PCM".  
• Surround and Dolby Digital or DTS Support, or HDMI 1.0: If the audio  
system has surround speakers and can support Dolby Digital or DTS  
with its HDMI input, please set Audio Setup Page > HDMI Audio to  
"SPDIF" AND Audio Setup Page > SPDIF Output to "Raw". In this case  
your audio system will perform decoding for Dolby Digital or DTS  
surround audio. Unfortunately the HDMI standard does not allow DVD-  
Audio or SACD to be sent over HDMI in this configuration.  
SACD over HDMI  
Use to set the relevant HDMI version that your receiver supports  
PCM – Forces down-mixed 2-channel digital audio output. Choose this  
setting if your receiver/amplifier only supports stereo digital (PCM)  
audio.  
DSD – (Direct-Stream Digital) is the trademark name used by Sony and  
Philips for their system of recreating audible frequencies which uses  
pulse-density modulation encoding, a technology to store audio signals  
on digital storage media which is used for the Super Audio CD (SACD).  
Dolby Digital Setup  
To configure the Dolby Digital decoder. Press the ENTER button to enter  
the Dolby Digital Setup page (use the button to exit).  
A. Dual Mono  
Choose the output for Dolby Digital discs encoded with two independent  
audio channels, such as bilingual programs. The options are:  
Stereo – Stereo output  
L-Mono – Left channel output to both Left and Right speakers.  
R-Mono – Right channel output to both Left and Right speakers.  
Mix Mono – Left and Right channels mixed to both Left and Right  
speakers.  
B. Dynamic  
Use to set the Dynamic Range Compression (DRC). DRC can smooth out  
the sonic peaks and valleys common with wide-range digital audio.  
Increasing DRC may make low level audio more audible during low-level  
listening. Decreasing or turning off DRC restores the sonic energy  
present in the original recording.  
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Video setup page  
Sharpness  
Use to set the sharpness of video output:  
- - Video Setup Page - -  
Sharp – Enable edge enhancement. Video details are the sharper. May  
cause slight white line etching around objects.  
Sharpness  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Hue  
Saturation  
Gamma  
Off  
00  
00  
00  
00  
Off  
Soft – Soften edges. Video appears to be smoother but may cause slight  
loss of details.  
Off (Recommended) – Turn off edge enhancement completely.  
Note: Sharpness (edge enhancement) is an artificial video processing  
function that can produce a sharper looking picture but at the same  
time may degrade the details of the picture or cause unwanted artifacts.  
We generally recommend leaving it off.  
Go To Video Setup Page  
With the Video setup page selected, use the and buttons to move  
up/down to the desired sub-menu. Use the navigation arrows  
(ꢀꢁꢂꢃ) to adjust the settings and press the ENTER button to confirm  
your selection. See the following list for the Video setup page structure:  
Brightness  
Use to adjust the brightness (black level) of the video output. Press the  
ENTER button to show the Brightness scale, and then use the ꢂꢃ  
buttons to adjust. Press the ENTER button to confirm the new setting.  
Menus  
Settings  
Contrast  
Sharpness  
Sharp  
Soft  
Off  
Use to adjust the contrast (white level) of the video output.  
Note: The ability to set brightness and contrast is no small thing. If you  
do not have the correct black and white levels then your images can  
appear washed out or you won’t be able to see into the shadows when  
watching darker scenes in movies. Televisions have brightness (black  
level) and contrast (white level) controls; however it may take a  
combination of tweaking both the DVD player and your television to get  
just the right result. We recommend using a calibration DVD like AVIA  
Guide to Home Theater or Digital Video Essentials and setting your  
display for the best possible picture. Once that is done, see if changing  
the DVD player settings can get you even closer to the optimal picture.  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Hue  
Saturation  
Gamma  
High  
Medium  
Low  
Hue  
Off  
Use to adjust the hue (tint) of the video output.  
Saturation  
Use to adjust the saturation (colour intensity level) of the video output.  
Gamma  
Use to adjust the Gamma (intensity distribution to video signal level) of  
the video output. The available settings are High, Medium, Low and Off.  
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DVD99  
Preference page  
Parental Control  
1 Kid  
2 G  
3 PG  
- - Preference Page - -  
4 PG 13  
5 PG R  
6 R  
7 NC 17  
8 Adult  
Off  
TV Type  
Audio  
Subtitle  
Disc Menu  
Parental Control  
Password  
Default  
Auto  
English  
Off  
English  
Off  
Password  
Default  
Change  
Reset  
Go To Preference Page  
Note: To access the Preference menu, the disc tray drawer must be  
open or when the disc is completely stopped .  
TV Type  
Use to set the output video system (PAL/NTSC) to match the type of TV:  
The Preferences menus are used to set the default language tracks the  
DVD99 will use for Soundtrack, Subtitles and Disc Menu if they are  
available on the disc. The DVD99 will automatically select the  
appropriate language from those available on the disc where possible.  
Auto (default) – No system conversion is performed. The output video  
system is the same as that encoded on the disc. Requires TV that  
supports multi-systems.  
Also it is possible to restrict the type of disc able to be played back via  
the Parental control menu item.  
PAL – When playing PAL-encoded discs, no system conversion is  
performed. NTSC encoded contents are converted to PAL output.  
With the Preference page selected, use the and buttons to move  
up/down to the desired sub-menu. Use the navigation arrows  
(ꢀꢁꢂꢃ) to adjust the settings and press the ENTER button to confirm  
your selection. See the following list for the Preference page structure:  
NTSC – When playing NTSC-encoded discs, no system conversion is  
performed. PAL encoded contents are converted to NTSC output.  
Audio  
Menus  
Settings  
Use this to set the default soundtrack language of the DVD disc to be  
played.  
TV Type  
Auto  
PAL  
NTSC  
Subtitle  
Audio  
English  
French  
Spanish  
Chinese  
Japanese  
Korean  
Russian  
Thai  
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.  
Other  
Parental  
Subtitle  
English  
French  
Spanish  
Chinese  
Japanese  
Korean  
Russian  
Thai  
Use this to restrict the playback of adult rated DVDs you do not want  
children to view. Select the rating level you do not want to be accessed  
and press ENTER. Discs with this rating and higher will now not be able  
to be played without a password.  
Note: Viewing cannot be restricted unless the restriction level is  
recorded on the disc. Discs without a restriction level encoded will still  
be accessible.  
Other  
Off  
Auto  
Password  
Use this to change the password. The unit’s default password is 7890.  
Disc Menu  
English  
French  
Spanish  
Chinese  
Japanese  
Korean  
Russian  
Thai  
Default  
Select 'Default' and press the ENTER button to restore the DVD player to  
it’s factory default settings.  
Note: All settings previously set by the user will be lost!  
Other  
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Basic operating instructions  
Getting started  
Turn on the power of the TV, amplifier/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 the Open/Close button to open the disc tray.  
2. Place the disc on the tray, label side facing up.  
Repeat  
Note: The Repeat function is available only during playback.  
Press the Repeat button on the remote to repeatedly play a single  
chapter/title on a DVD video or a single track/entire disc on a CD.  
The first press selects chapter/track repeat, the second press selects  
title/disc repeat, the third press selects All repeat.  
3. Press the Play/Pause button. The tray will automatically close and  
playback will begin.  
Note: The repeat chapter/title setting will be cleared when moving to  
other chapter or title.  
For CDs playback will begin straight away at track 1. For DVDs, normally  
the disc will go to the Title Menu which is the main menu recorded on  
the DVD itself. 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 have alternative soundtracks and  
subtitles available. From the Title Menu it is normally possible to start  
playback of the main film, go directly to different chapters or access  
special features.  
A-B Repeat  
1. Press the A-B button at your desired starting point. 'A' appears briefly  
on the TV screen.  
2. Press the A-B button at your desired end point. 'A-B' appears briefly  
on the TV screen, and the repeat sequence begins.  
3. To exit the sequence, press the A-B button.  
Examples of special features are alternative soundtracks (Stereo or DD  
5.1 for instance, perhaps DTS 5.1, also commentaries and different  
language versions of the soundtrack) and subtitles. Also 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 (ꢀꢁꢂꢃ), select  
the option that starts the film playing in the version you want and press  
Enter.  
Note:  
• The A-B repeat section can only be set within the current title (for DVD  
video) or current track (for DVD audio, Video CD and Audio CD).  
• A-B repeat playback is not available with some scenes on DVD.  
• A-B repeat playback does not function during title, chapter, track or all  
repeat playback.  
4. Press the Stop button at anytime to stop playback.  
Note:  
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:  
• Do not put anything except a DVD/CD sized disc into the tray, foreign  
objects may damage the mechanism.  
Audio  
• Do not force the tray by hand during the opening and closing  
operations.  
Press to directly access alternate audio soundtracks on the DVD (if  
available on the DVD disc).  
• To avoid dirt and dust entering the mechanism, keep the disc tray  
closed when not in use.  
• If the disc is seriously scratched or too dirty the player may not be able  
to read it or play it.  
Subtitle  
Press to enable/disable Subtitles (if available on the DVD disc).  
• Never load more than one disc into the disc tray at one time.  
Angle  
Skip playback  
Press to access various camera angles (if available on the DVD disc).  
1. Press once to skip forward by one track/chapter on the disc. Press  
and hold to skip forwards through several tracks.  
2. Press once to skip backward by one track/chapter on the disc.  
Press and hold to skip backwards through several tracks.  
Zoom  
Press to cycle through the various zoom magnifications (and back to  
normal display).  
Go To  
Press the Go To button on the remote once to access Chapter Selection  
then enter the required chapter via the numerical buttons. Press twice  
to access Disc Time Selection and enter the required time from the start  
of the disc as H:MM:SS (Hours, Minutes, Seconds). Press three times to  
access Chapter Time Selection and enter the required time from the  
start of the chapter.  
Fast Forward/Rewind search  
Press repeatedly to cycle between 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X and 32 playback  
speed (without sound) and back to normal playback. Press button for  
backwards playback options, or the button for forwards playback.  
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 backwards and  
back to normal speed.  
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DVD99  
MPEG4 Playback  
The MPEG4 is the standard publicised by MPEG4 (Moving Picture  
Experts Group). MPEG4 allows video and audio to be compressed to a  
fraction of its original size.  
DVD Audio  
Using MLP lossless from Dolby Laboratories. DVD-Audio discs can store  
up to six channels of 24-bit/96 kHz audio, including a separate low-  
frequency bass channel. Compare that to two channels of 16-bit/44.1  
kHz sound from CD’s! For stereo buffs, a DVD-Audio disc can  
alternatively hold two channels of 24-bit/192 kHz audio, exceeding the  
quality of any music audio format previously available.  
With a scalable bitstream, it can be adapted to dynamically varying  
requirements.  
PC-created disc compatibility  
Discs created using a computer may not be playable in this unit due to  
the setting of the application software used to create the disc. In these  
particular instances, check with the software publisher for more  
detailed information.  
Discs recorded in packet write mode (UDF format) are not compatible  
with this player. Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software disc boxes  
for additional compatibility information.  
DVD-Audio discs can also add a visual element to your music. Discs can  
carry picture galleries, lyrics, notes, or any combination of still images,  
animation, and text. Producers and artists can even add audio  
commentary, similar to that found on many DVD-Video discs. And, as  
with DVD-Video, each DVD-Audio disc can also contain full-motion video,  
with accompanying Dolby Digital sound in up to 5.1 channels.  
Note: DivX version is still upgrading continuously and the latest version  
of this unit is DivX 6.7. Some discs labelled with MPEG4 on the market  
actually are*.rm/*.ram/*.rmm and others which are incompatible.  
Please take care when buying discs.  
SACD or DVD-Audio Playback  
Playing MPEG4 Files  
When you insert a MPEG4 disc, the TV screen displays the operation  
menu as shown in Figure A (the displayed contents vary with the disc.)  
To utilise SACD or DVD-Audio* you will also need to connect six (6)  
analogue RCA-style cables from the DVD99 to your receiver’s multi-  
channel analogue inputs. These multi-channel outputs will also support  
playback of DVD-Audio, Dolby Digital and stereo sources. Here are some  
general notes and guidelines to following depending upon what formats  
you intend to play:  
A.  
00:00 00:00  
001/004  
B.  
00:00 00:00  
001/369  
\
\Du000\  
Du000  
Du001  
Du002  
Du003  
..  
MP000  
MP001  
MP002  
No DVD-Audio or SACD - Use HDMI or one of the digital cable connection  
choices if you do not intend to use SACDs or DVD-Audio discs in your  
system.  
A/V  
A/V  
A/V  
DVD-Audio But No SACD - Use HDMI if you have a receiver that handles  
HDMI audio and multichannel outputs if you do not. To do this you must  
have a receiver with available multi-channel inputs. Set the Speaker  
Setup Page > Down-mix to "5.1CH".  
Press UP/DOWN arrows to select the desired directory. Press SELECT for  
verification. For example, you select the directory DU000 in Figure A and  
press SELECT as shown in Figure B.  
DVD-Audio and SACD - Use HDMI if you have a receiver that handles  
HDMI audio and the analogue audio outputs for SACD. To do this you  
must have a receiver with available multi-channel inputs. Set the  
Speaker Setup Page > Down-mix to "5.1CH".  
The window returns back to the Press UP/DOWN arrows to select the  
desired directory. Press SELECT for verification. For example, you select  
the directory DU000 in Figure A and press SELECT as shown in Figure B.  
The window returns back to the previous directory when you select  
*DVD-Audio and SACD (DSD converted to PCM) can also be played back  
via HDMI to a receiver which supports HDMI 1.1 audio. "DVD-Audio" is  
a high resolution PCM-based format and is not to be confused with the  
Dolby Digital or DTS audio found on normal DVDs.  
[
..] in the first line or press LEFT arrow.  
Press UP/DOWN arrows in Figure B to select the desired MPEG4 file.  
Press SELECT for verification. The player will then play the MPEG4 files.  
Info menu  
Pressing the Info button brings up the menu shown below:  
Note: This display may vary due to the formatting and programming of  
your DVD disc.  
This enables you to conveniently perform several DVD disc functions of  
title, chapter, sound, subtitle, angle, title time, chapter time, repeat play  
and time display. Use the navigation and select keys on the remote  
control to navigate through the menu.  
Pressing the Info button again takes you back to full screen video.  
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Language code list  
Code  
Language name  
Code  
Language name  
Code  
Language name  
6565  
6566  
6570  
6577  
6582  
6583  
6588  
6590  
6665  
6669  
6671  
6672  
6678  
6679  
6682  
6765  
6779  
6783  
6789  
6865  
6869  
6890  
6976  
6978  
6979  
6983  
6984  
6985  
7065  
7073  
7074  
7079  
7082  
7089  
7165  
7168  
7176  
7178  
7185  
7265  
7273  
7282  
Afar  
7285  
7289  
7365  
7378  
7383  
7384  
7387  
7465  
7473  
7487  
7565  
7575  
7576  
7577  
7578  
7579  
7583  
7585  
7589  
7665  
7678  
7679  
7684  
7686  
7771  
7773  
7775  
7776  
7778  
7779  
7782  
7783  
7784  
7789  
7865  
7869  
7876  
7879  
7982  
8065  
8076  
8083  
Hungarian  
Armenian  
Interlingua  
Indonesian  
Icelandic  
Italian  
8084  
8185  
8277  
8279  
8285  
8365  
8368  
8372  
8373  
8375  
8376  
8377  
8378  
8379  
8381  
8382  
8385  
8386  
8387  
8465  
8469  
8471  
8472  
8473  
8475  
8476  
8479  
8482  
8484  
8487  
8575  
8582  
8590  
8673  
8679  
8779  
8872  
8979  
9072  
9085  
Portuguese  
Quechua  
Rhaeto-Romance  
Romanian  
Russian  
Sanskrit  
Sindhi  
Abkhazian  
Afrikaans  
Ameharic  
Arabic  
Assamese  
Aymara  
Azerbaijani  
Bashkir  
Byelorussian  
Bulgarian  
Bihari  
Hebrew  
Japanese  
Yiddish  
Serbo-Croatian  
Singhalese  
Slovak  
Javanese  
Georgian  
Kazakh  
Slovenian  
Samoan  
Shona  
Bengali, Bangla  
Tibetan  
Breton  
Greenlandic  
Cambodian  
Kannada  
Korean  
Somali  
Albanian  
Serbian  
Sundanese  
Swedish  
Swahili  
Catalan  
Corsican  
Czech  
Kashmiri  
Kurdish  
Welsh  
Kirghiz  
Danish  
Latin  
Tamil  
German  
Bhutani  
Greek  
Lingala  
Telugu  
Laothian  
Lithuanian  
Latvian,Lettish  
Malagasy  
Maori  
Tajik  
Thai  
English  
Esperanto  
Spanish  
Estonian  
Basque  
Persian  
Finnish  
Fiji  
Tigrinya  
Turkmen  
Tagalog  
Tonga  
Macedonian  
Malayalam  
Mongolian  
Moldavian  
Marathi  
Turkish  
Tatar  
Twi  
Ukrainian  
Urdu  
Faroese  
French  
Malay  
Maltese  
Uzbek  
Frisian  
Burmese  
Nauru  
Vietnamese  
Volapuk  
Wolof  
Irish  
Scots Gaelic  
Galician  
Guarani  
Gujarati  
Hausa  
Nepali  
Dutch  
Xhosa  
Norwegian  
Oriya  
Yoruba  
Chinese  
Zulu  
Panjabi  
Hindi  
Polish  
Croatian  
Pashto, Pushto  
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DVD99  
Technical specifications  
Troubleshooting  
Disc types  
CD (CD-DA), SACD, DVD-A, DVD-V,  
CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW,  
DivX, MP4  
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.  
Analog audio outputs  
• Stereo  
• 5.1 (from DVD, DVDA and SACD  
multi-channel)  
7.1 (from DD)  
The player will not read the disc  
Check the disc is not loaded upside down.  
Analog video outputs  
• Composite Video (CVBS)  
• S-Video (SVHS)  
Check that the disc is not too scratched or dirty.  
The disc type is not supported by this unit.  
• RGB/SCART  
• Component (YCbCr/YPbPr)  
Functions on some discs may not work on this unit. This is not a  
malfunction of the DVD player.  
HDMI output  
Scaling/Deinterlacing to  
480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i/p  
There is no sound  
Ensure that the amplifier is set correctly.  
THD (unweighted)  
< 0.002% @ 1kHz  
< 0.008% @ 20Hz - 20kHz  
Check that the interconnects are inserted correctly.  
IMD (19/20kHz) 0dBFs  
S/N ratio  
< 0.002%  
The disc is skipping  
Check that the disc is not too scratched or dirty.  
< -103dB  
Crosstalk @1kHz  
Dynamic Range  
Frequency response  
Jitter (correlated)  
Composite Video  
S-Video  
< -103dB @ 1kHz  
> 105dB  
Ensure the player is on a firm surface and not subject to vibrations.  
A low hum or buzz sound can be heard  
Power cords or lighting placed near this product.  
5Hz - 20kHz 0.2dB  
< 140 psec  
Analog inputs not connected securely.  
1.0V pk-pk (75 ohms)  
No sound from the rear speakers  
Source being played is not recorded in surround-sound.  
Y: 1.0V pk-pk (75 ohms)  
C: 0.286V pk-pk (75 ohms)  
A stereo mode has been selected.  
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)  
No sound from the centre speaker  
A stereo mode has been selected.  
Remote control is not working  
Power supply  
100-240V AC ~ 50/60Hz  
40W  
The batteries are flat.  
Max power consumption  
Dimensions (H x W x D)  
Weight  
The remote is too far from the unit or out of the effective range.  
55 x 430 x 263mm  
2.6kg (5.7Lbs)  
Files on a connected USB device do not play  
If the USB drive is incompatible, or the player encounters errors while  
reading the USB drive or flash memory card, the screen displays "Device  
Error". In this case please verify that the USB drive is compatible, and try  
to unplug the device and re-insert again.  
Cambridge Audio’s policy is one of continuous improvement. Design and  
specifications are therefore subject to change without prior notice.  
In some cases, an incompatible USB device may cause the player to  
stop responding. If this occurs simply turn off the power, remove the  
USB device, and turn the player back on.  
Problems using HDMI  
Ensure that your screen supports HDCP (High-Definition Copy  
Protection).  
Ensure your screen is capable of displaying the resolution being output  
by the DVD player.  
Note: Cables which run over 5m may cause sync or grounding issues.  
For more frequently asked questions (FAQ’s), technical advice and  
information on getting the most out of your DVD99, please visit the  
Support section on Cambridge Audio’s website:  
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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  
© 2007 Cambridge Audio Ltd  
 

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