[. . . ] GDV-870
User's Manual
High Definition DVD-Audio/Video Player
Congratulations on your purchase of the Adcom GDV-870 You have made a wise choice that will reward you with exceptionally accurate video and audio reproduction for years to come. To realize the full potential of your new DVD player, please read these operating and installation instructions thoroughly before attempting to make any connections to it. The GDV-870 is not only designed to reproduce the highest quality sound and picture but also to deliver the greatest possible value. It is our engineers' passion for perfection that has enabled our components to be judged the equivalent of others costing two, three, or even five times as much. [. . . ] If you are uncertain, please have your installer or dealer verify before proceeding. 1 To prevent damage to your equipment, make sure the rear panel voltage switch is set correctly for your geographic region. · For other regions, check with your local authorities.
Turning on the Power Setting this button to the on position (|) supplies power to the unit, enabling use of the Standby button on the front panel. When the main power switch is in the off position, current is cut off to the unit. · This switch effectively connects or disconnects the GDV-870 from the AC power source.
Chapter 2 - Connections
Connecting the Power Cable Use to connect the supplied IEC removable AC power cord. Before proceeding, please observe all precautions when connecting devices to your new GDV-870. 2 Connect the supplied power cable to the AC input and plug it into an electrical outlet.
Voltage Switch
Main Power Switch
AC Input
Notes:
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Caution: Before you plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet, confirm that all connections to the GDV-870 have been made correctly. Warning: Never disconnect the power cord from the GDV-870 while the other end is plugged into an AC outlet. Always connect power by plugging into the AC outlet last and disconnect by unplugging from the AC outlet first. It is designed for use with the GDV-870 and should not be used with any other device.
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Chapter 3 - Setup
Setup Overview
The following is an overview of the GDV-870 Setup Menu, including: · · · · · · Setup Menu navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Video settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Language Video
OSD language Subtitle DivX subtitle Audio DVD Menu
: English : English : Unicode (UTF-8) : English : English
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Audio Rating Misc
Language Video
Aspect Ratio View Mode TV System Video out Brightness Sharpness HD Resolution HD Jpeg mode
: 4:3 : Auto Fit : NTSC : Component
1 1 8 8 16 16
Language Video
Language Video
Bass management Front speakers Center Speakers Surround Speakers Subwoofer Test tones Center delay Surr. Delay Digital Output
: Off : Large : None : None : None : Off : No Delay : No Delay : PCM
Audio Rating Misc
: Auto : Off
Audio Audio Rating Misc Rating Misc
Language
Parental Control
: 8. Adult
Night Mode Down sampling Smart Sound
: Off : On : Off
Video
Set Password Enter Password
Audio Rating Language Video
Use Default Settings
DVD Priority : DVD Video
Misc
DivX Registration
Audio Rating Misc
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Setup Menu Navigation
Use the following remote control buttons to navigate the Setup Menu. · Setup - Press the Setup button to display and exit the Setup Menu. · Arrows - Press the / buttons to move the highlight up and down the list of menu items. · Select - Press the Select button to confirm your menu selections.
power title menu eject
display
Setup
1
setup
2 5
3 6 9 0
aspect
4
PBC
7
HDMI
clear
8
C
goto
+10
Select Arrows
select slow step
pause
play
stop
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prev zoom
next
program
rev
f wd
repeat
1/all
vid. off audio subtitle
A-B
angle
vol-
vol+
mute
compnt
p. scan
off
on
video output
dig audio out
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Language Settings
To access the Language Settings menu: 1 Press the Setup button. 3 Use the / buttons to choose from the following menu items: OSD Language Sets the language for the GDV-870 Setup Menu and on-screen displays. · Use the / buttons to select English, Français, or Español. · Use the / buttons to select English, French, Spanish, Auto, or Off. - Select "Auto" if you want the player to automatically select the disc's default subtitle language. · Use the / buttons to select Unicode (UTF-8), Western European, Turkish, Central European, Cyrillic, Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, Baltic, or Vietnam. · Use the / buttons to select English, French, or Spanish.
Language Video
OSD language Subtitle DivX subtitle Audio DVD Menu
: English : English : Unicode (UTF-8) : English : English
Audio Rating Misc
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Video Settings
To access the Video Settings menu: 1 Press the Setup button. [. . . ] Make sure the correct AV input is selected on your TV to view the DVD player. Clean your disc.
No playback
No picture
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Distorted or noisy picture
Chapter 5 - Help
· The disc is dirty or damaged. · Try connecting the player directly to your TV instead of via other components, such as a VCR. · Select the desired screen format from the player's Setup Menu (see page 20). [. . . ]