GDV-850 Progressive Scan DVD-Audio/Video Player ADCOM GDV-850 Owner’s Manual | 1
WELCOME Dear Fellow ADCOM Product Owner, Welcome to the ADCOM family! For more than twenty years, ADCOM products have delivered excellent performance and value for customers around the world. Our products are designed by our experienced and demanding engineering team, built to the highest standards in our factory, and sold and serviced through dealers, custom installers, and other retailers whose primary goal is your complete satisfaction.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Precautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking Your GDV-850 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ARE REQUIREMENTS OF UL AND CSA SAFETY REGULATIONS Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. ATTENTION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE CE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE CE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.
Unpacking the GDV-850 Before your new ADCOM DVD player left our factory, it was carefully inspected for physical imperfections and tested for all electrical parameters as a routine part of ADCOM’s systematic quality control. This, along with full operational and mechanical testing, should ensure a product flawless in both appearance and performance. After you have unpacked the GDV-850, inspect it for physical damage.
Description of Unit Video Features Congratulations on your decision to purchase the ADCOM • Compatible with NTSC and PAL video hardware plus GDV-850 DVD player. The GDV-850 delivers progressive scan standard (4:3) and wide-screen (16:9) aspect ratios. 480p video output with field-adaptive deinterlacing via component video connections. Direct multichannel analog outputs connect you to high-resolution stereo and multichannel playback for your DVD-Audio material.
1 4 2 1.1 Front Panel Illustration 1.2 Interface Overview 2 3 Pressing this button turns the unit on, showing a red LED. Pressing this button again returns the GDV-850 to standby mode, and the LED extinguishes. Note: The rear panel power switch must be on for this button to function. [2] Status Indicators Status indicators provide a quick visual to the following conditions: video mute, progressive, digital out, HDCD, and DVD Audio.
1.3 Rear Panel Illustration 17 11 1.4 Input & Output System Connections Like the front panel, the GDV-850’s rear panel is carefully arranged to make hookup, configuration, and use as simple as possible. However, the GDV-850’s capabilities take some study to use most effectively. We strongly suggest that you read this section of the manual before beginning to hook up your player.
cable is used to make the connection to the GDV-850. Refer to section 2.3 for more detail. [17] Analog Audio Output Using the analog audio output allows the internal DSP and DACs to decode and convert the data from the disc to analog signals. This output is used when connecting the player to an analog stereo preamp, and is necessary for use in many distributed audio setups. This output can also make use of analog direct modes available on many preamplifiers like ADCOM’s GTP-880. [18] 5.
1.5 Connection Diagram GDV-850 DVD Player to the GTP-880 Component Video, S-video, Analog and Digital Audio (typical for DVD video) GDV-850 DVD Player Note: The GTP-880 uses BNC style jacks for component video inputs. Adaptors or dedicated cables are available from your authorized ADCOM dealer.
1.5 Connection Diagram: GDV-850 DVD Player to the GTP-880 Multichannel Direct Analog Output and Component Video (DVD Audio) GDV-850 DVD Player Note: The GTP-880 uses BNC style jacks for component video inputs. Adaptors or dedicated cables are available from your authorized ADCOM dealer.
Remote Control 2.1 Remote Control Illustration [25] Power Button [26] Setup Button [27] Video Format Button [28] Eject Button power 25 [29] Direct Access Keypad setup format eject clear 26 [30] Clear Button 28 1 2 3 C 4 5 6 +10 7 8 9 0 27 [31] PBC (Play Back Control) Button 30 [33] Repeat A-B Button [32] Repeat 1/all Button [34] Go To Button 29 31 35 39 43 32 36 40 44 PBC repeat 1/all A-B audio mute vid.
2.2 Remote Overview The GRC-815 remote control is a preprogrammed remote control that has been designed specifically to work with the GDV-850 DVD player. While a disc is spinning up and playing the opening title sequences, some functions may be non-functional. NOTE: A hand icon is displayed when a button press is not a valid operation accepted by the unit for the disc you are playing. Alkaline batteries are recommended for maximum operating life.
[36] Mute Button The mute button mutes the audio outputs of the DVD player. Pressing this button again unmutes the signal and restores level. [37] Video Off Button Pressing the vid. off button will mute the video output on any of your output connections. Pressing this button again will unmute the video feed. Note this button will not pause the playback of your media.
[48] Menu Button The menu button will always display the menu for a disc when pressed. If pressed when in a playback mode, the location is marked and play may be resumed by using the resume button on the remote, as described below. [49] Navigation Buttons & Select Button This group of buttons is used to navigate the OSD for the menus of the DVD player itself and the menus for discs during playback. This group of buttons is comprised of four direction buttons and a select button in the center.
GDV-850 Command Set R 31 (i.e. 0x52, 0x33, 0x31) = PAUSE/STEP R 7A (i.e. 0x52, 0x37, 0x41) = REPEAT 1/ALL E. Echo: Enable/Disable command echo (Power-up default = Enabled) R 32 (i.e. 0x52, 0x33, 0x32) = STOP R 7B (i.e. 0x52, 0x37, 0x42) = REPEAT A-B R 33 (i.e. 0x52, 0x33, 0x33) = TITLE Syntax: “E”, R 34 (i.e. 0x52, 0x33, 0x34) = FAST FORWARD R 7C (i.e. 0x52, 0x37, 0x43) = FAST REVERSE Returns: “1”, “E”, , , “>” (if Enable command received) R 35 (i.e.
Function and Data List for GDV-850 (Discrete) Remote Control via IR Custom Code: 1Ah E5h Command eject_key setup_key pbc_key key_0 key_1 key_2 key_3 key_4 key_5 key_6 key_7 key_8 key_9 key_plus_10 clear_key slow_key step_key stop_key title_key ff_key previous_key ntsc_pal_toggle select_ntsc select_pal next_key zoom/left_key zoom/down_key angle_key sub_title_key audio_key menu_key zoom/up_key power_key zoom/right_key power_on power_off bitstream_on bitstream_off select_ire_0 select_ire_7.
3.1 Front Panel Display Illustration Title/Group State Chapter/Track Remain 3.2 Display Overview A lighted display on the front panel of the GDV-850 provides information about the status of the unit, activation of special features, and track/ time information. See the illustration above for the location of each section of the display. 3.3 Display Features Title/Group: displays the number of the current Title or Group. Chapter/Track: displays the number of the current Chapter or Track.
GDV-850 Setup Menu 4.1 Setup Overview All configurations for the GDV-850 are made in the setup menu. The setup menu is displayed on the OSD and accessed with the setup button on the GRC-815 remote control. When the setup button is pressed your source material, if playing, is paused and a transparent blue menu is displayed over the source video. Please note that not all options can be modified while source material is active.
when alternate angles are available for a scene on a DVD Video disc. where you left off. Not all discs have this feature. Captions Grayscale in video is measured and tracked on a scale of 0 (black) to 100 (white) IRE units. In NTSC video is traditionally assigned the 7.5 IRE value as being the black cutoff in a picture. Setting the output to a 0 IRE signal will present richer, deeper black tones in every image. The options are IRE 0 and IRE 7.5.
Output Mode Subwoofer about 1 foot per msec, so if your rear speakers are three feet closer to the listening spot than your fronts, add 3 msec. of delay. Delays set in the DVD player will not be duplicated by your preamp when the signal goes out from your DVD player’s digital output. Setting the output mode determines what outputs are active and how the signals will be dispersed to your preamp. The options are 5.1Ch Surround, 2Ch Stereo (ROLO), 2Ch Pro Logic (RTLT), and 2Ch Virtual.
adjusted by your preamp. But you have the option to change the size of rear and center speaker in relation to your configuration using the DVD player’s settings. The options are large and small. 4.4 Audio Setup LPCM (Linear PCM) Output S/PDIF: S/DIF stands for Sony/Philips Digital Interface and is a standard digital audio file transfer format. The options are on and off. Compress PCM is a digital stereo bitstream that S/PDIF outputs. LPCM 48k down samples 96k or higher material to 48k.
may be changed to your preference. The options are English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and off. PG-13 or lower will play without a password, but discs rated at Level 5 or higher require a password. To adjust the parental setting, use the navigation buttons to select the desired restriction level on the vertical slider control on the right side of the menu screen. Scrolling down to the “NO PARENTAL” setting disables the parental lock feature.
4.6 MP3 and JPEG files The GDV-850 can play recorded MP3, VCD, and JPEG files from most CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD discs. These discs, often recorded on computer drives, have a file structure similar to computer discs, with files stored in folders. Selecting files for playback and other features are made using a special Smart Navi menu.
Tips on Displaying Images Use the remote control to make changes to the playback of images and sound files. Here are a couple of helpful reminders when displaying images. Many options are not available when playing sound files. • Press PAUSE when in slideshow mode to hold on an image then press the PREV or NEXT buttons to advance image-by-image.
5.1 Technology Overview Disc Structure: Each type of disc has its own organization, allowing you to locate various portions of the program recorded on the disc. Depending on the type of disc, these may be called Titles, Groups, Chapters, or Tracks: DVD-Video: A DVD-Video disc is comprised of Titles and each title may be divided into Chapters. For example, a DVDVideo disc may contain several movies, each with its own Title number, and each movie may be divided into several Chapters.
5.2 Troubleshooting If you are experiencing difficulties, consult the following list for possible solutions: No Power: make sure the unit is plugged in properly and make sure the rear panel power switch is in the ON position. Remote does not work: check the battery installation, install new batteries, aim remote at unit. No picture: check the video cable connection and input setting on your TV.
5.5 Caring for your GDV-850 Great care has been taken by ADCOM to ensure that your DVD player is as flawless in appearance as it is electronically. The front panel is a heavy-gauge, high-grade aluminum extrusion carefully finished and anodized for durability. The chassis, top cover and rear panel are heavy-gauge steel that has been powder coated and baked to ensure a lasting finish.
damages, unless contravened by state law. This warranty gives you specific rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. No person, agent, distributor, dealer, or company is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever. 6.
7.0 Specifications Readable discs Power requirements: AC 120/230 Volt, 50/60 Hz, switchable Power consumption: 45 W Weight: 17 lbs (7.7 kg) Dimensions (W x H x D): 431.8 mm x 92 mm x 381 mm 17” x 3.62” x 15” DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD, MP3, JPEG in CD-R/RW Front Panel Height: 89 mm/3.5” (feet removed/for rack mount) Video output COMPONENT (pin jack): Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p (75 ohm) PB/PR Output: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ohm) VIDEO OUT (pin jack): 1.
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