Adcom DVD Player GDV 870 User Manual

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DVD-Audio/Video Player  
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Important Safety Instructions  
Regulatory Information  
Read all the safety and operating instructions before con-  
necting or using this unit.  
Retain this notice and the owner’s manual for future refer-  
ence.  
All warnings on the unit and in its operating instructions  
should be adhered to.  
All operating and use instructions should be followed.  
Do not use this unit near water. For example, near a bathtub,  
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or  
near a swimming pool.  
The unit should be installed so that its location or position  
does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, it  
should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface  
that may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a built-  
in installation, such as bookcase or cabinet, that may impede  
the flow of air through its ventilation openings.  
The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
The unit should be connected to a power supply outlet only of  
the voltage and frequency marked on its rear panel.  
This Class I apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket  
outlet with a protective earthing connection.  
FCC Part 15 This product 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 reason-  
able protection against harmful interference when the product  
is operated in a residential installation. This product generates,  
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is  
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in-  
stallation. If this product does cause harmful interference to ra-  
dio or television reception, which can be determined by turning  
the product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the product and receiver.  
Connect the product 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.  
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING  
If an outside antenna is connected to your tuner or tuner/pre-  
amplifier, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to pro-  
vide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static  
charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA  
No. 701984, provides information with respect to proper ground-  
ing of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in  
wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,  
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding elec-  
trodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.  
As the plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect  
device shall remain readily operable.  
The power supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely  
to be walked on or pinched, especially near the plug, conve-  
nience receptacles, or where the cord exits from the unit.  
Clean unit only as recommended in its instruction manual.  
The power supply cord of the unit should be unplugged from  
the wall outlet when it is to be unused for a long period of  
time and during electrical storms.  
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall, and liquids  
are not spilled, into the enclosure through any openings.  
This unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel  
when:  
a. Use No.10 AWG (5.3 mm2) copper, No.8 AWG (8.4 mm2) alumi-  
num, No.17 AWG (1.0 mm2) copper clad steel or bronze wire,  
or larger, as a ground wire.  
b. Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to house with stand-  
off insulators spaced from 46 feet (1.221.83 m) apart.  
c. Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where  
lead-in enters house.  
d. Use jumper wire not smaller than No.6 AWG (13.3 mm2) cop-  
per, or the equivalent, when a separate antenna grounding  
electrode is used. See NEC Section 810-21 (j).  
a. The power cord or the plug has been damaged; or  
b. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled, into the  
unit; or  
c. The unit has been exposed to rain, or liquids of any kind;  
or  
d. The unit does not appear to operate normally, or exhibits  
a marked change in performance; or  
e. The device has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.  
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELEC-  
TRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810. RA-  
DIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT.  
WARNING  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT  
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
CAUTION  
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED  
PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER  
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PRE-  
VENT BLADE EXPOSURE.  
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS IN THIS PRODUCT.  
DO NOT ATTEMPT SERVICING OF THIS UNIT YOURSELF. REFER  
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
LASER SAFETY  
This compact disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PROD-  
UCT. Only qualified service personnel should remove the cover or  
attempt to service this device due to possible eye injury. Invis-  
ible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated.  
Avoid direct exposure to beam.  
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s at-  
tention to Article 82022 of the National Electrical Code that pro-  
vides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies  
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system  
of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.  
CAUTION POWER LINES  
Any outdoor antenna must be located away from all power lines.  
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Chapter 1 - Welcome  
Introduction  
Key Features  
Congratulations on your decision to purchase the  
Adcom GDV-870 DVD player. The GDV-870 delivers a  
multitude of audio/video output options, including:  
Video Features  
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) out-  
put for full-bandwidth digital audio and video  
over a single cable  
Progressive scan 480p video with field-adaptive  
deinterlacing from the component video output  
Pure, all-digital HD video (up to 1080i) from the  
HDMI output  
Compatible with NTSC and PAL video hardware  
plus standard (4:3) and wide-screen (16:9) as-  
pect ratios  
Analog HD video from the component output  
Direct multichannel analog outputs even connect  
you to high-resolution stereo and multichannel  
playback for your DVD-Audio material  
Progressive scan with reverse 3:2 pulldown for  
film sources  
Special playback functions such as frame-by-  
frame, zoom, and variable slow-motion and high-  
speed play  
The front panel of the GDV-870 is designed for ease  
of operation. All controls are logically grouped for in-  
tuitive operation. Basic operations can be performed  
from the front panel, while additional features can  
be accessed with the provided remote control.  
DVD-Video features include multi-angle, multi-  
language subtitles, and multi-language audio  
Audio Features  
Supports the following digital audio formats:  
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Dolby Digital®  
DTS® (Digital Theater Systems)  
DTS® 96/24  
Familiarize yourself with the diagrams that follow  
and read the short explanations of each feature be-  
low. When you finish, you will be well on your way to  
enjoying the GDV-870’s convenience, performance,  
and quality.  
DVD-Audio  
MLP® (Meridian Lossless Packing)  
MP3 (MPEG 1, Layer 3)  
MPEG Multichannel  
Linear PCM  
Unpacking the GDV-870  
Supported audio formats include sampling fre-  
quencies up to 192 kHz, linear PCM encoding up  
to 24-bit resolution, and MLP  
DVD-Audio supports up to six channels at sample  
rates of 48, 88, 96, 176, or 192 kHz and sample  
sizes of 16, 20, or 24 bits  
DVD Video supports 2 channels at sample rates  
of 48 and 96 kHz and sample sizes of 16, 20, or  
24 bits  
Before you begin, please take a moment to make  
Audio CD/Video CD is limited to 2 channels, 44.1  
kHz at 16 bits  
Audio outputs include multichannel (5.1) analog  
audio outputs, stereo analog outputs and both  
coaxial and optical digital audio outputs  
Linear Power Supply  
power  
eject  
title  
menu  
display  
setup  
PBC  
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5
3
6
9
7
clear  
C
8
HDMI  
+10  
0
goto  
aspect  
select  
slow  
step  
pause  
stop  
play  
prev  
next  
rev  
f
wd  
zoom program  
repeat  
1/all  
A-B  
vid.off  
vol-  
audio  
vol+  
subtitle  
angle  
mute  
compnt p.scan  
video output  
off  
on  
dig audio out  
Special Features for Custom Installation  
12V trigger  
Rear panel IR mini jack (3.5mm)  
Discrete power On/Off  
sure the following items were included with your  
GDV-870:  
GDV-870  
Remote control  
1.5V AAA batteries (2)  
Audio/video cable  
Power cord  
Warranty card & statement  
User’s Guide CD  
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Placing the GDV-870  
About the Remote Control  
Place the GDV-870 on a stable, vibration-free sur-  
face away from moisture and out of direct sunlight.  
Your Adcom dealer will be pleased to show you many  
different types of audio/video equipment racks and  
cabinets.  
The GDV-870 comes with a full-featured, prepro-  
grammed, ergonomically designed remote control.  
For an overview of each remote button, see  
page 8.  
Inserting the Remote Batteries  
Be sure to leave sufficient room behind the rear  
panel to accommodate cables, power cords, etc. We  
recommend a minimum of 5 inches of free space for  
maximum flexibility.  
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Remove the cover on the back panel of the re-  
mote control.  
Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, paying atten-  
tion to the correct polarities.  
Replace the cover.  
Insert two AAA batteries,  
paying attention to  
the correct polarities.  
A distance of 1/2” should be maintained around the  
GDV-870 for ventilation. Keep your GDV-870 in a  
room where temperatures remain fairly moderate,  
and never cover it with table cloths, curtains, news-  
papers, etc., to avoid potential overheating.  
Use within 20 ft. (6m)  
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Front Panel Overview  
The following is an overview of the GDV-870 front panel.  
 
 
 
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Standby button  
Powers the GDV-870 on and off (Standby mode).  
4
Stop button  
Stops disc playback.  
The rear panel power switch must be in the  
on position (|) for this button to function.  
The Power LED is amber when the unit is in  
Standby mode.  
Press the Stop button once to stop and  
hold playback at the current position.  
Press the Stop button twice to reset play-  
back to the beginning of the disc.  
The Power LED is red when the unit is on.  
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Play button  
Starts disc playback.  
Status Indicators  
Provides a quick visual cue that one or more  
of the following conditions are active:  
Pressing the Play button in Standby mode  
powers on the player.  
Video Mute - Activated by pressing the  
Vid. Off button on the remote control  
during CD playback.  
Pause button  
Pauses disc playback.  
Progressive Scan - Activated by setting  
Video Out to P-Scan in the Setup Menu.  
Digital Out - Activated by pressing the  
Dig Audio Out On button on the remote  
control.  
Pressing the Step button in Pause mode  
advances the picture one frame at a time.  
Disc Tray  
Use to load/unload discs.  
HDCD - Activated by loading an HDCD-en-  
coded disc.  
DVD Audio - Activated by loading a DVD  
Audio disc.  
Press the Eject button on the front panel or  
remote control to open/close the disc tray.  
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9
Eject button  
Opens and closes the disc tray.  
3
Front panel display  
Displays GDV-870 status information.  
Skip Prev/Next buttons  
Skips to the previous or next chapter (or track)  
during disc playback.  
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2
Title button  
Displays the DVD title menu (if available).  
Remote Control Overview  
The following is a brief overview of the GDV-870 re-  
mote control buttons and their operations.  
Power button  
Powers the GDV-870 on and off (Standby mode).  
The rear panel power switch must be in the  
on position (|) for this button to function.  
power  
eject  
3
Display button  
title  
menu  
Brings up the On-Screen Display.  
display  
setup  
PBC  
The On-Screen Display shows the disc type,  
chapter/track number, elapsed/remaining  
time, and other relevant disc status informa-  
tion.  
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4
2
5
3
6
9
7
clear  
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HDMI  
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5
Setup button  
Displays the GDV-870 Setup Menu.  
+10  
0
goto  
aspect  
PBC button  
Displays the Playback Control (PBC) menu of a  
Video CD.  
select  
slow  
step  
pause  
stop  
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HDMI button  
play  
Sets the video output resolution. This button is  
only applicable if:  
prev  
next  
rev  
f wd  
Video Out is set to HD in the Setup Menu.  
The player is connected to an HD-compat-  
ible display device via the HDMI (digital) or  
Component (analog) outputs.  
zoom program  
repeat  
1/all  
A-B  
vid.off  
vol-  
audio  
vol+  
subtitle  
angle  
mute  
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8
9
Clear button  
Deletes entries in Setup Menus and on-screen  
displays.  
compnt p.scan  
video output  
off  
on  
dig audio out  
Go To button  
Jumps directly to a specified title, chapter/track,  
or time on a disc.  
Arrow buttons  
Use to navigate and make selections within DVD  
disc menus, Setup Menus, and other on-screen  
displays.  
10 Slow button  
Starts slow-motion playback.  
11 Pause button  
Pauses disc playback.  
Pressing the Step button in Pause mode ad-  
vances the picture one frame at a time.  
12 Play button  
Starts playback.  
Pressing the Play button in Standby mode  
powers on the player.  
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13 Skip Prev/Next buttons  
Skips to the previous or next chapter (or track)  
during disc playback.  
25 Step button  
Pauses playback and steps forward one frame  
at a time.  
14 Zoom button  
Zooms in during playback.  
26 Stop button  
Stops disc playback.  
15 Program button  
Press the Stop button once to stop and  
hold playback at the current position.  
Press the Stop button twice to reset play-  
back to the beginning of the disc.  
Programs a customized chapter or track or-  
der.  
16 Video Off button  
Turns off the video display during CD play-  
back.  
27 Reverse/Forward buttons  
Scans backwards and forwards at variable  
speeds during playback.  
17 Audio button  
Selects among available audio tracks during  
DVD playback.  
28 A-B Repeat button  
Loops playback between two points.  
18 Volume +/- buttons  
29 Repeat 1/All button  
Adjusts the player’s volume level.  
Selects among various repeat modes during  
disc playback.  
19 Video Output (Component/Progressive Scan)  
buttons  
30 Angle button  
Sets the format of the Video signal from the  
Component Video Outputs to Component or  
Progressive Scan.  
Selects among available playback angles dur-  
ing DVD playback.  
31 Subtitle button  
20 Menu button  
Selects among available subtitle languages  
during DVD playback.  
Displays the DVD disc menu (if available).  
21 Eject button  
32 Mute button  
Opens/closes the disc tray to load/unload  
discs.  
Mutes and unmutes the audio during play-  
back.  
22 Number (0-9, 10+) buttons  
Use to enter numerical data in Setup Menus  
and on-screen displays.  
33 Digital Audio Out (On/Off) buttons  
Enables/disables the audio signal from the rear  
panel Digital Audio Outputs.  
Also use for direct selection of chapters  
and tracks during playback.  
23 Aspect button  
Changes the display view to Fill, Original, Auto  
Fit, or Pan Scan; see View Mode on page 20 for  
details.  
24 Select button  
Makes selections in DVD disc menus, Setup  
Menus, and other on-screen displays.  
Notes:  
If you press a button that is currently unavail-  
able, the symbol appears on screen with an  
explanatory message, e.g. “Not allowed at the  
moment.”  
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Rear Panel Overview  
The following is an overview of the GDV-870 rear panel.  
 
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Digital audio output  
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12V DC trigger  
Optical - Connects to the optical digital  
audio input of your AV preamp.  
Coaxial - Connects to the coaxial digital  
audio input of your AV preamp.  
Pass through - Connects to an external  
device with a 12V DC trigger input (e.g.  
to automatically power on a motorized  
screen).  
Input - Connects to an external device  
with a 12V DC trigger output (e.g. to auto-  
matically power on the GDV-870).  
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3
HDMI output  
Connects to the HDMI input of an HDMI-  
compatible AV preamp or display device.  
9
IR input  
Component video output  
Connects to an IR remote sensor (e.g. to con-  
trol the GDV-870 if the front panel display is  
obstructed).  
Y/Pb/Pr - Connects to the Component/  
Progressive Scan/HD inputs of a TV, AV  
preamp, or display device.  
10 Voltage switch  
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5
6
7
S-Video output  
Connects to the S-Video input of a TV, AV  
preamp, or display device.  
Sets the GDV-870 voltage to 120V (U.S. stan-  
dard) or 230V (international standard).  
11 AC input  
Composite video output  
Connects the GDV-870 to a standard electrical  
outlet using the supplied power cord.  
Connects to the Composite video input of  
a TV, AV preamp, or display device.  
12 Main power switch  
2-channel audio output  
Switches the GDV-870’s main power on and  
off.  
L/R - Connects to the audio inputs of a TV,  
AV preamp, or stereo receiver/amplifier.  
5.1 audio output  
FL/FR/SL/SR/S/C - Connects to the 5.1-  
channel input of your AV preamp.  
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Chapter 2 - Connections  
Connections Overview  
Before You Begin  
Adcom provides every conceivable connection to in-  
tegrate the GDV-870 with your home theater system.  
We recommend that you choose the best video and  
audio options compatible with your particular dis-  
play device and sound system.  
Before you begin connecting the GDV-870, it is recom-  
mended that you read all instructions, including the  
instructions for each device you plan to connect.  
DO NOT CONNECT THE GDV-870 POWER CORD  
OR POWER ON THE GDV-870 UNTIL ALL CON-  
NECTIONS ARE COMPLETE. CONNECTING OR  
DISCONNECTING DEVICES WHILE THE PLAYER  
AND/OR DEVICES ARE POWERED ON CAN RE-  
SULT IN SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE PLAYER AND/  
OR THE CONNECTED DEVICES.  
Video Connections  
Composite video ...................................12  
S-Video...............................................12  
Component video ..................................12  
Progressive Scan video ............................12  
HDMI .................................................13  
About Video Cables  
Video cable  
Audio Connections  
Use for composite video connec-  
tions to standard TVs and display de-  
vices. Match yellow to yellow.  
S-Video cable  
Use for higher quality video connections  
to standard TVs and display devices.  
Component video cables  
Use for best quality analog video connections  
to digital and Progressive Scan TVs and display  
devices. Match  
2-channel analog audio............................13  
Coaxial digital audio...............................14  
Optical digital audio ...............................14  
5.1-channel analog audio..........................14  
Power/Control Connections  
12V DC triggers .....................................15  
IR sensor.............................................15  
Power connections.................................16  
green, blue, and  
red respectively.  
HDMI cables  
Use for supe-  
rior, all-digital  
audio/video qual-  
ity to and from  
HDMI compatible  
components.  
About Audio Cables  
RCA Cables  
Use for 2-channel and 5.1-chan-  
nel analog audio connections. Match  
red to red and white to white.  
Digital coaxial cable  
Use for high-quality  
multi-channel digital  
audio connections.  
Digital optical cable  
(aka “Toslink”) Use  
as an alternative  
to coaxial cable  
for digital audio  
connections.  
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Composite/S-Video Connections  
Component/Progressive Scan  
Composite Video Connections  
Component/Progressive Scan Connections  
Component video is the best available analog con-  
nection method to an HDTV display. If your display  
supports Progressive Scan or HD analog, the picture  
quality is even more impressive.  
Composite video is used in nearly all consumer video  
devices. We recommend using this output only when  
S-Video or Component Video inputs are not available.  
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Using a standard video cable, connect the com-  
posite video output on the GDV-870 to the com-  
posite video input on your display device.  
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Using a set of Component video cables, connect  
the Y/Pb/Pr outputs on the GDV-870 to the cor-  
responding Y/Pb/Pr inputs on your display de-  
vice.  
S-Video Connections  
S-Video delivers a better picture than composite  
video connections.  
Be sure to match the red, green, and blue  
connectors accordingly.  
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Using an S-Video cable, connect the S-Video out-  
put on the GDV-870 to the S-Video input on your  
display device.  
Composite S-Video  
Component Video/  
Progressive Scan Out  
Video Out  
Out  
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Notes:  
Notes:  
Composite/S-Video is the default video setting  
for the GDV-870 — no additional configuration is  
necessary.  
You must set the Video Output to Component, P-  
Scan or HD in the GDV-870 Setup Menu; see page  
20.  
To view the Composite/S-Video output, select  
the corresponding Video or S-Video input on  
your display device.  
To view the Component/Progressive Scan output,  
select the corresponding Component Video input  
on your display device.  
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HDMI Connections  
2-Channel Audio Connections  
About HDMI  
Connecting Analog Audio  
HDMI, or High Definition Multimedia Interface, is an Using the analog audio output allows the internal DSP  
advanced audio/video connection method that trans- and DACs to decode and convert the data from the  
fers full-bandwidth digital audio and video signals disc to analog signals.  
over a single cable.  
This output is used when connecting the player to  
As a result, digital signals can pass unfettered from an analog stereo preamp, and is necessary for use in  
your GDV-870 to an HDMI-compatible display for su- many distributed audio setups. This output can also  
perior picture and sound quality.  
make use of analog direct modes available on many  
Adcom preamplifiers.  
Connecting HDMI Components  
1
Using an HDMI cable, connect the HDMI output on  
the GDV-870 to the corresponding HDMI input on  
your digital display device.  
1
Using RCA cables, connect the audio outputs on  
the GDV-870 to the audio inputs on your display  
device or receiver.  
Be sure to match the red (right) and white  
(left) connectors accordingly.  
HDMI  
Output  
2-Channel  
Audio Out  
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Notes:  
You must have an HDMI display device to view  
HDMI signals from the DVD player.  
You must set the Video Output to HD in the  
GDV-870 Setup Menu; see page 20.  
You should also set the HD Resolution to match  
the native resolution of your display; see page  
20.  
No configuration is necessary for the 2-Channel  
Audio Out.  
To listen to the 2-Channel Audio Out, select the  
corresponding input on your display device or  
receiver.  
To view the HDMI output, select the correspond-  
ing HDMI input on your display device.  
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5.1-Channel Audio Connections  
Digital Audio Connections  
Connections for 5.1-Channel Audio Playback  
To enioy high-resolution, multi-channel audio play-  
back, connect the six RCA jacks on the back of the  
GDV-870 to the 5.1 analog input on your preamp.  
Connecting Digital Audio  
The GDV-870 features two digital audio outputs—one  
coaxial and one optical—to send multi-channel Dolby  
Digital and DTS sound tracks from your DVD player to  
your AV preamp/surround sound processor.  
1
Using six RCA cables, connect the 5.1-channel  
audio outputs from the GDV-870 to the corre-  
sponding 5.1 inputs on your AV preamp.  
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Connect digital audio cable(s).  
Using a digital coaxial audio cable, connect  
the coaxial output on the GDV-870 to the  
corresponding coaxial input on your AV pre-  
amp.  
Alternatively, use an optical (Toslink) cable  
to connect the optical output on the GDV-  
870 to the corresponding optical input on  
your AV preamp.  
Optical  
Digital  
Audio  
Coaxial  
Digital  
Audio  
5.1-Channel  
Audio Out  
Notes:  
Notes:  
To configure the digital audio output, see pages  
21-22.  
To listen to the 5.1 Channel Audio Out, select  
the corresponding input on your AV preamp.  
Due to copy protection issues, the digital output  
may need to be off during playback of DVD-Au-  
dio discs.  
To listen to the Digital Audio Out, select the cor-  
responding input on your AV preamp.  
To enjoy surround sound movies, your AV  
preamp must be able to decode Dolby Digital  
and/or DTS digital signals.  
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Remote IR Sensor Connections  
Control Connections  
Use the IR input jack to connect an external IR sen-  
sor to the GDV-870 if the unit is behind cabinet doors  
or otherwise not visible to the remote.  
Trigger Connections  
The 12V DC trigger provides a convenient way to  
power on your player in synch with the rest of your  
home theater system.  
1
Obtain a remote IR sensor.  
Choose a remote IR sensor from an electron-  
ics distributor that suits your particular in-  
stallation needs.  
Install the remote IR sensor according to the  
manufacturer’s instructions.  
Use the trigger input with your preamp to turn  
the GDV-870 on and off automatically.  
Use the trigger pass through to control an ad-  
ditional device in your system.  
2
3
Connect the remote IR sensor’s 3.5mm mono  
mini-plug to the IR input on the back panel of  
the GDV-870.  
1
2
Using a cable with dual 3.5mm mono mini-plugs,  
connect the 12V DC trigger input on the GDV-870  
to the 12V DC trigger output on your preamp.  
Optionally, use a second cable with dual 3.5mm  
mono mini-plugs to connect the 12V DC trigger  
pass through on the GDV-870 to the 12V DC trig-  
ger input on a compatible device (e.g., a motor-  
ized screen or another AV component).  
Confirm the IR sensor is working.  
Conceal the GDV-870 front panel and attempt  
to control the unit by pointing the remote at  
the remote IR sensor.  
3
Confirm the triggers are working.  
Power on your preamp.  
The GDV-870 and any connected devices  
should power on automatically.  
Trigger Pass Trigger  
IR  
through  
Input  
Input  
Notes:  
The 12V DC trigger is simply a “trigger” and not a relay driver. Some motorized screens will require  
an outboard device to be used in association with the 12V DC trigger. See the screen manufacturer’s  
instructions or ask your dealer or distributor.  
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Turning on the Power  
Power Connections  
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.  
When all connections are complete, you’re ready to  
check the voltage switch, plug in the power cable,  
and power on the GDV-870.  
3
Turn on the main power switch.  
Checking the Voltage Switch  
This switch effectively connects or dis-  
connects the GDV-870 from the AC power  
source.  
Before plugging in the unit, make sure the voltage is  
set to your country’s voltage configuration. The GDV-  
870 should be unplugged prior to flipping this switch.  
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.  
Select 120V for U.S. and Canada.  
Select 230V for EU and Australia operation.  
For other regions, check with your local au-  
thorities.  
Connecting the Power Cable  
Use to connect the supplied IEC removable AC power  
cord. Before proceeding, please observe all precau-  
tions 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:  
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. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Always connect power by plugging into the AC outlet  
last and disconnect by unplugging from the AC outlet first.  
Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with the GDV-870. 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...................................... 20  
Audio settings...................................... 21  
Rating settings..................................... 23  
Miscellaneous settings............................ 24  
Language  
Video  
OSD language  
Subtitle  
:
:
:
:
:
English  
English  
DivX subtitle  
Audio  
Unicode (UTF-8)  
English  
DVD Menu  
English  
Audio  
Rating  
Misc  
Language  
Video  
Aspect Ratio  
View Mode  
TV System  
Video out  
:
:
:
:
4:3  
Auto Fit  
NTSC  
Component  
1
8
16  
Brightness  
Audio  
1
8
16  
Bass management  
Front speakers  
: Off  
Language  
Video  
Sharpness  
Language  
Video  
: Large  
: None  
HD Resolution  
HD Jpeg mode  
:
Auto  
Off  
Rating  
Center Speakers  
:
Surround Speakers : None  
Misc  
Subwoofer  
: None  
Audio  
Rating  
Misc  
Test tones  
: Off  
Audio  
Center delay  
Surr. Delay  
Digital Output  
: No Delay  
: No Delay  
: PCM  
Rating  
Language  
Video  
Parental Control  
: 8. Adult  
Misc  
Set Password  
Enter Password  
Night Mode  
: Off  
: On  
: Off  
Down sampling  
Smart Sound  
Audio  
Rating  
Use Default Settings  
DVD Priority : DVD Video  
Language  
Video  
Misc  
DivX Registration  
Audio  
Rating  
Misc  
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Setup Menu Navigation  
power  
eject  
Use the following remote control buttons to navigate  
the Setup Menu.  
title  
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.  
Press the /buttons to move the highlight left  
and right.  
display  
setup  
PBC  
1
4
2
5
3
6
9
Setup  
7
clear  
C
8
Select - Press the Select button to confirm your  
menu selections.  
HDMI  
+10  
0
goto  
aspect  
Select  
select  
Arrows  
slow  
step  
pause  
stop  
play  
prev  
next  
rev  
f wd  
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Language Settings  
Language  
Video  
OSD language  
Subtitle  
:
:
:
:
:
English  
English  
To access the Language Settings menu:  
DivX subtitle  
Audio  
Unicode (UTF-8)  
English  
1
2
Press the Setup button.  
Use the /buttons to select Language, then  
press the button.  
DVD Menu  
English  
Audio  
3
Use the /buttons to choose from the follow-  
ing menu items:  
Rating  
OSD Language  
Misc  
Sets the language for the GDV-870 Setup Menu and  
on-screen displays.  
Use the /buttons to select English, Français,  
or Español.  
Subtitle  
Sets the default language for DVD subtitles.  
Use the /buttons to select English, French,  
Spanish, Auto, or Off.  
-
Select “Auto” if you want the player to au-  
tomatically select the disc’s default subtitle  
language.  
-
Select “Off” if you prefer not to view sub-  
titles.  
DivX Subtitles  
Sets the default character set for DivX subtitles.  
Use the /buttons to select Unicode (UTF-8),  
Western European, Turkish, Central European,  
Cyrillic, Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, Baltic, or Viet-  
nam.  
Audio  
Sets the default language for DVD audio sound  
tracks.  
Use the /buttons to select English, French,  
or Spanish.  
DVD Menu  
Sets the default language for DVD disc menus.  
Use the /buttons to select English, French,  
or Spanish.  
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Video Settings  
Language  
Video  
Aspect Ratio  
View Mode  
TV System  
Video out  
:
:
:
:
4:3  
Auto Fit  
NTSC  
To access the Video Settings menu:  
1
2
Press the Setup button.  
Use the /buttons to select Video, then press  
the button.  
Component  
8
1
16  
Brightness  
Audio  
1
8
16  
Sharpness  
3
Use the /buttons to choose from the follow-  
ing menu items:  
HD Resolution  
HD Jpeg mode  
:
Auto  
Off  
Rating  
:
Misc  
Aspect Ratio  
Sets the aspect ratio of the GDV-870 to match your  
display device.  
-
Select “HD” if you used the Component video  
outputs and/or the HDMI output to connect  
your display device AND your display accepts  
a High Definition video signal.  
Use the /buttons to select 4:3 or 16:9.  
-
Select “4:3” if you are using a standard 4:3  
display device.  
-
Select “16:9” if you are using wide-screen  
16:9 display device.  
Brightness  
Adjusts picture brightness.  
View Mode  
Use the /buttons to set the brightness from  
Sets your preferred method of scaling video content  
to your display.  
1-16.  
Use the /buttons to select Fill, Original,  
Auto Fit (default), or Pan Scan.  
Sharpness  
Adjusts picture sharpness.  
-
-
-
Select “Fill” to expand video content to the  
full dimensions of the screen.  
Use the /buttons to set the sharpness from  
1-16.  
Select “Original” to leave all video content  
as it is originally presented on the disc.  
Select “Auto Fit” to automatically detect  
the optimum presentation of your video con-  
tent.  
HD Resolution  
Sets the resolution of the HD video signal to match  
the capabilities of your display device.  
Use the /buttons to select 480p/576p, 720p,  
1080i, 1024x768, or 1360x768.  
-
Select “Pan Scan” to crop widescreen mov-  
ies to fit on a 4:3 screen.  
HD Resolution is only selectable if Video Out is  
set to HD.  
TV System  
Sets the TV system of your display device.  
HD JPEG Mode  
Use the /buttons to select NTSC, PAL, or  
Enables or disables high-definition JPEG playback.  
HD JPEG Mode is only selectable if Video Out is set  
to “HD.”  
Multi.  
-
-
-
Select “NTSC” if your display is NTSC com-  
patible.  
Select “PALif your display is PAL compat-  
ible  
Select “Multi” if your display handles both  
NTSC and PAL signals.  
Use the /buttons to select On or Off.  
Video Out  
Sets the video output signal to match your display  
device and connection method.  
Use the /buttons to select Component, P-  
Scan, or HD.  
Notes:  
Use the Video Out but-  
tons as a shortcut to  
switch between Com-  
ponent and Progressive  
Scan.  
compnt p.scan  
video output  
-
Select “Component” if you used the Compo-  
nent video outputs to connect your display  
device AND your display only accepts a stan-  
dard definition (NTSC/PAL) video signal.  
Select “Progressive” if you used the Compo-  
nent video outputs to connect your display  
device AND your display accepts a progres-  
sively scanned video signal.  
-
HDMI  
Use the HDMI button as a  
shortcut to change the HD  
Resolution.  
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Audio Settings  
Bass management  
Front speakers  
: Off  
Language  
Video  
: Large  
: None  
To access the Audio Settings menu:  
Center Speakers  
1
2
Press the Setup button.  
Use the /buttons to select Audio, then press  
the button.  
Surround Speakers : None  
Subwoofer  
: None  
Audio  
Rating  
Misc  
Test tones  
: Off  
3
Use the /buttons to choose from the follow-  
ing menu items:  
Center delay  
Surr. Delay  
Digital Output  
: No Delay  
: No Delay  
: PCM  
Bass Management  
Enables or disables bass management. Bass manage-  
ment automatically steers low-frequency signals to  
their optimal speaker depending on your speaker  
configuration settings.  
Night Mode  
: Off  
: On  
: Off  
Down sampling  
Smart Sound  
Use the /buttons to select On or Off.  
Test Tones  
Front Speakers  
Generates a “pink noise” test tone that you can move  
manually from speaker to speaker. This neutral tone  
provides an effective gauge to measure volume lev-  
els that is more objective than a movie sound track  
or other variable signal.  
Sets the relative size of your front speakers.  
Use the /buttons to select Small or Large.  
-
-
Select “Small” if you DO have a subwoofer.  
Select “Large” if you do NOT have a sub-  
woofer.  
Use the /buttons to select Off, Left, Right,  
Center, Left surr., Right surr., or Subwoofer  
Center Speakers  
Sets the relative size of your center speaker (if ap-  
plicable).  
-
If you select a speaker by name, the test  
tone will be heard in that speaker.  
-
If you select “Off,” the current audio source  
will be heard instead of the test tone.  
Use the /buttons to select Small, Large, or  
None.  
-
-
Select “Small” if you DO have a subwoofer.  
Select “Large” if you do NOT have a sub-  
woofer.  
Select “None” if you do not have a center  
speaker.  
Center Delay  
Delays the sound from your center speaker if it is  
closer to your primary listening area than your front  
speakers.  
-
Use the /buttons to select 0.3m (1 ft.), 0.5m  
(2 ft.), 1m (3 ft.), 1.3m (4 ft.), 1.7m (5 ft.).  
Surround Speakers  
Sets the relative size of your surround speakers (if  
applicable).  
-
Measure the distance from your primary lis-  
tening area to your front speakers (A).  
Measure the distance from your primary lis-  
tening area to your center speaker (B).  
Subtract B from A.  
-
Use the /buttons to select Small, Large, or  
None.  
-
-
-
-
Select “Small” if you DO have a subwoofer.  
Select “Large” if you do NOT have a sub-  
woofer.  
The GDV-870 will add 1 ms of delay for every  
foot of difference.  
-
Select “None” if you do not have surround  
speakers.  
Surround Delay  
Delays the sound from your surround speakers if they  
are closer to your primary listening area than your  
front speakers.  
Subwoofer  
Indicates the presence of a subwoofer.  
Use the /buttons to select 1m (3 ft.), 2m (6  
Use the /buttons to select None or Present.  
-
ft.), 3m (9 ft.), 4m (12 ft.), 5.1m (15 ft.).  
Select “Present” if you DO have a Subwoof-  
er.  
Select “None” if you do NOT have a Sub-  
woofer.  
-
Measure the distance from your primary lis-  
tening area to your front speakers (A).  
Measure the distance from your primary lis-  
tening area to your surround speakers (C).  
Subtract C from A.  
-
-
-
-
The GDV-870 will add 1 ms of delay for every  
foot of difference.  
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Audio Settings (cont.)  
Bass management  
Front speakers  
: Off  
Language  
Video  
: Large  
: None  
Digital Audio Output  
Sets the audio signal from the coaxial and optical  
digital audio outputs.  
Center Speakers  
Surround Speakers : None  
Subwoofer  
: None  
Audio  
Rating  
Misc  
Use the /buttons to select Off, PCM, or All.  
Test tones  
: Off  
-
Select “Off” if you are not using the digital  
audio outputs.  
Center delay  
Surr. Delay  
Digital Output  
: No Delay  
: No Delay  
: PCM  
-
Select “PCM” (or Pulse Code Modulation) if  
the digital audio output is connected to a 2-  
channel digital AV preamp.  
Night Mode  
: Off  
: On  
: Off  
-
Select “All” if the digital audio output is con-  
nected to an AV preamp with a Dolby Digital  
or DTS surround sound processor.  
Down sampling  
Smart Sound  
Night Mode  
Reduces the dynamic range (the difference between  
the softest and loudest audio portions) of a DVD  
sound track. This is a convenient feature for watch-  
ing movies late at night.  
Use the /buttons to select On or Off.  
Down Sampling  
Down samples high definition audio signals if your AV  
preamp is not capable of decoding them.  
Use the /buttons to select On or Off.  
-
Select “On” if your preamp is NOT capable  
of handling 96 kHz signals. The DVD Player  
will automatically down sample any 96 kHz  
signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode  
them.  
-
Select “Off” if your preamp is capable of  
handling 96 kHz signals. The DVD Player will  
pass the signal through without any further  
processing.  
Smart Sound  
Provides a variety of preset tone control options by  
musical genre.  
Use the /buttons to select Off, Classical,  
Rock, Jazz, or Pop.  
Notes:  
You can use the Digital  
Audio Out buttons as a  
shortcut to enable/dis-  
able the digital audio  
signal.  
off  
on  
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Rating Settings  
Language  
Video  
Parental Control  
Set Password  
Enter Password  
: 8. Adult  
The GDV-870 includes a password-protected Parental  
Control feature that prevents playback of discs based  
on their MPAA ratings.  
Audio  
To access the Rating Settings menu:  
Rating  
1
2
Press the Setup button.  
Use the /buttons to select Rating, then press  
the button.  
Misc  
3
Use the /buttons to choose from the follow-  
ing menu items:  
Parental Control  
Selects the desired rating level.  
Use the /buttons to select Parental Control  
and press Select.  
Use the number keys (0-9) to enter your 4-digit  
password and press Select.  
If you have not yet set a password, enter the  
default password (8-8-8-8) and press Select.  
Press Select again to show the list of Parental  
Control ratings.  
Use the /buttons to select one of the follow-  
ing ratings and press Select:  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1. Kid Safe  
2. G  
3. PG  
4. PG-13  
5. PG-R  
6. R  
7. NC-17  
8. Adult  
Playback of movies at or above the selected rat-  
ing will be blocked.  
Set Password  
Sets the Parental Control password.  
You must enter the default password (8-8-8-8)  
before you can set your own password.  
Use the 0-9 buttons to enter a new 4-digit pass-  
word and press Select.  
Your personal password and the default pass-  
word will both work to unlock the Parental Con-  
trol feature.  
Notes:  
Not all movies are rated.  
Write down your password and keep it in a  
safe place in case you forget it.  
If you forget your password, the factory  
password is 8888.  
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Miscellaneous Settings  
Use Default Settings  
DVD Priority : DVD Video  
Language  
Video  
To access the Miscellaneous Settings menu:  
1
2
Press the Setup button.  
Use the /buttons to select Misc, then press  
the button.  
DivX Registration  
Audio  
3
Use the /buttons to choose from the follow-  
ing menu items:  
Rating  
Misc  
Use Default Settings  
Restores the GDV-870 to its original factory settings  
(except for the Parental Control password).  
Select “Use Default Settings” and press Select.  
When prompted with the confirmation message  
“Use Default Settings,” use the /buttons to  
select “Yes” and press Select.  
The unit will restart with the original factory  
settings restored.  
DVD Priority  
Optimizes the player for DVD Audio or DVD Video  
playback.  
Use the /buttons to select DVD Audio or DVD  
Video.  
DivX Registration  
Displays the DivX Video On Demand registration  
code for your particular GDV-870 player.  
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Chapter 4 - Operations  
Operations Overview  
Now that you’ve connected and configured your  
GDV-870, it’s time for the fun part—enjoying the full  
power and performance of your Adcom DVD player.  
This chapter covers:  
Basic DVD Playback ............................... 26  
Special Playback Features A to Z ............... 27  
Audio CD Playback ................................ 29  
MP3 Playback ...................................... 29  
JPEG/Picture CD Playback ....................... 29  
Divx/MPEG4 Playback ............................ 29  
Program Playback ................................. 30  
Screen Saver ....................................... 30  
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Basic DVD Playback  
Follow these steps to play a DVD.  
Playing a DVD  
1
Before you begin:  
Power on the GDV-870.  
Power on your TV or display device.  
Power on your AV preamp.  
Select the input on your TV and/or AV pre-  
amp corresponding to the GDV-870.  
power  
eject  
title  
menu  
Power  
Eject  
display  
setup  
PBC  
1
4
2
5
3
6
9
2
3
Open the disc tray.  
Press the Eject button on the remote control  
(or front panel) to open the disc tray.  
7
clear  
C
8
HDMI  
Load your disc.  
+10  
0
Insert the disc with the label side up.  
Press the Eject button again to close the disc  
tray.  
goto  
aspect  
Select  
Stop  
select  
4
Play the disc.  
Arrows  
slow  
step  
Most discs will begin playback automatically  
when loaded. The disc type will appear in  
the top left corner of the screen.  
If the disc does not play, press the Play but-  
ton.  
If the DVD disc menu appears, use the Arrow  
buttons to highlight the desired option, then  
press Select.  
pause  
stop  
play  
Pause  
Play  
prev  
next  
rev  
f wd  
zoom program  
repeat  
1/all  
A-B  
vid.off  
vol-  
audio  
vol+  
subtitle  
angle  
5
6
Adjust the volume.  
mute  
Use the Volume +/- buttons to adjust the  
volume level.  
Mute  
Volume  
compnt p.scan  
video output  
off  
on  
Press the Mute button to temporarily mute  
the audio.  
dig audio out  
Pause or Stop playback.  
Press the Pause button to freeze playback.  
Press Play to resume.  
Press the Stop button once to stop and hold  
playback at the current playback position.  
Press Play to resume.  
Press the Stop button twice to stop and reset  
the disc from the beginning.  
7
8
Eject the disc.  
Press the Eject button to open the disc tray  
and remove your disc.  
Power off the player.  
Press the Power button to turn off the  
player. You should always power off the  
player after use.  
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Special Playback Features A to Z  
menu  
angle  
Angle  
Menu  
Press the Angle button repeat-  
edly during DVD playback to  
view additional viewing angles  
(if available). A DVD can have  
up to nine selectable viewing  
angles.  
Press the Menu button to re-  
turn to the DVD disc menu.  
Disc menus often includes  
scene selection, set up op-  
tions, and special bonus fea-  
tures.  
1/3  
Number Buttons  
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
0
aspect  
Aspect  
During playback, use the num-  
ber keys to jump directly to  
the desired chapter or track.  
For chapters 10 or higher, use  
the 10+ button; e.g. for chap-  
ter 25, press 10+, 10+, 5.  
Press the Aspect button during  
playback to change the display  
view to Fill, Original, Auto Fit,  
or Pan Scan; see View Mode on  
page 20 for details.  
8
+10  
audio  
Audio  
Press the Audio button repeat-  
edly during DVD playback to se-  
lect alternative audio tracks (if  
available). A DVD can have up to  
8 audio language selections.  
PBC  
PBC  
If the disc is in VCD 2.0 format,  
press the PBC button to view the  
playback control menu. Then  
use the 0-9 keys to select the  
desired track.  
1 / 4  
6 Ch  
goto  
Go To  
Press the Go To button to display  
the Search menu. Use the /  
buttons to choose Title, Chap-  
ter, or Time. Use the 0-9 keys  
to enter the desired destination,  
then press Select. Press Clear to  
delete your entry.  
program  
Program  
Press the Program button to dis-  
play the Program menu and set  
up a custom playback order. See  
page 30 for details.  
Repeat (1/All)  
display  
Display  
1/all  
Press the Repeat 1/All button to  
repeat a Title, Chapter/Track, or  
disc.  
Press the Display button to  
view current disc informa-  
tion. For example, during DVD  
playback, pressing Display will  
show the disc type, title num-  
ber, chapter number, elapsed  
time, remaining time, audio  
language, subtitle language,  
angle, and bitrate.  
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Special Playback Features A-Z (cont.)  
step  
Repeat (A-B)  
Step  
A-B  
Loops playback between two  
points. Press the A-B button  
once to set point A. Press the  
A-B button a second time to set  
point B and begin loop playback.  
Press the A-B button a third time  
to cancel A-B Repeat. The clip  
should be at least 3 seconds.  
Press the Step button to freeze  
playback. Then press the Step  
button repeatedly to step for-  
ward one frame at a time.  
subtitle  
Subtitle  
Rep A-B  
Press the Subtitle button repeat-  
edly during DVD playback to se-  
lect alternative subtitle languag-  
es (if available). A DVD can have  
up to 32 subtitle selections.  
rev  
Search Buttons  
Press repeatedly to search for-  
ward/backward at x2, x4, x8,  
and x16 normal speed. Press  
Play to resume normal play-  
back. The player is muted in  
Search mode.  
.....  
1 / 2  
f wd  
title  
Title  
2
4
8
16  
Press the Title button to return  
to the DVD title menu (the first  
track on a DVD disc). Some DVD  
discs refuse the disc title func-  
tion.  
2
4
8
16  
prev  
next  
Skip Buttons  
vid.off  
Video Off  
Press the Prev and Next but-  
tons to skip forward/back-  
ward one chapter/track at a  
time. Note that the player will  
not skip the WARNING section  
of a disc.  
During CD playback, press the  
Vid. Off button to turn off the  
video display and protect your  
screen from possible burn-in.  
zoom  
Zoom  
During DVD or JPEG Picture CD  
playback, press the Zoom but-  
ton repeatedly to magnify the  
on-screen image in three levels.  
While the image is zoomed, you  
can use the Arrow buttons to  
move around the image.  
slow  
Slow  
Press repeatedly to for slow mo-  
tion playback at 1/2, 1/4, 1/6,  
and 1/8 normal speed. Press Play  
to resume normal playback. The  
player is muted in Search mode.  
1
1
1
1
/
8
/
/
/
2
4
6
Q3  
Q1  
Q2  
Q off  
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Audio CD Playback  
JPEG/Picture CD Playback  
Basic Audio CD Playback  
Basic JPEG/Picture CD Playback  
1
Load the Audio CD in the disc tray.  
The disc will begin playback automatically.  
Press the Prev and Next buttons to browse the  
CD tracks.  
Press the Stop button to stop playback.  
For additional playback options, see the figure  
below.  
1
2
Load the JPEG disc in the disc tray.  
Use the Arrow keys to select the desired folder/  
file and press Select to start the slideshow.  
Press the Prev and Next buttons to browse the  
slideshow.  
During the slideshow, use the Arrow keys to ro-  
tate pictures clockwise/counter-clockwise.  
Press the Title button to switch to thumbnail  
view.  
2
3
4
5
3
4
MP3 Playback  
6
7
Press the Stop button to stop the slideshow.  
For additional playback options, see the figure  
below.  
Basic MP3 Playback  
1
2
Load the MP3 disc in the disc tray.  
Use the Arrow keys to select the desired folder/  
file and press Select to start playback.  
Press the Prev and Next buttons to browse the  
MP3 tracks.  
DivX/MPEG4 Playback  
3
DivX/MPEG4 Playback  
4
5
Press the Stop button to stop MP3 playback.  
For additional playback options, see the figure  
below.  
1
2
Load the DivX/MPEG4 disc in the disc tray.  
Use the Arrow keys to select the desired folder/  
file and press Select to start playback.  
Press the Prev and Next buttons to browse the  
video files.  
3
4
5
Press the Stop button to stop playback.  
For additional playback options, see the figure  
below.  
Elapsed  
time  
Folder/  
file name  
Audio, photo,  
video filter  
Playback status  
00:02:43  
Current track/  
2/92  
/....MP3  
Total tracks  
Repeat mode  
Filter  
(All, Off, Single)  
Selected track  
Repeat  
: Off  
Mode  
: Normal  
Play mode (Normal,  
Shuffle, Music Intro)  
Track names  
Status/JPEG Preview  
window  
Music Playing  
Scrolling ID3 tag  
(MP3 only)  
Edit Mode (Program Play)  
Notes on MP3/JPEG/MPEG4 Playback:  
Discs can have mixed MP3, JPEG, and MPEG4 files. Use  
the Filter function to view one or more file types.  
It may take several minutes to load a disc, depending on  
the number of files and/or folders.  
For Program playback, see page 30.  
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8
Move the cursor to the first track in your pro-  
gram list and press Select to play your custom  
program.  
Program Playback  
DVD/VCD Program Playback  
To delete the program, move the cursor to  
Clear Program and press Select.  
1
2
Load a DVD or VCD.  
Press the Program button to display the Program  
menu.  
To return to normal view, highlight Browser View  
and press Select.  
3
Highlight the desired title/chapter and press Se-  
lect to add it to your program.  
If you make a mistake, press Clear to delete  
the last programmed title.  
Screen Saver  
4
5
Repeat Step 2 until you have added up to 16 ti-  
tles to your program.  
Move the cursor to Play and press Select to play  
your custom program.  
Screen Saver  
The GDV-870 is equipped with a screen saver which  
will appear automatically under the following condi-  
tions:  
To delete the program, move the cursor to  
Clear All and press Select.  
If no disc is loaded for 3 minutes.  
If the player is idle for 3 minutes; i.e., in Stop  
mode and not in a disc or Setup menu.  
Program  
Press any button to restore normal operation.  
Title 1  
Title 2  
Title 3  
Title 4  
Title 5  
Title 6  
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8
9
10  
12  
14  
16  
11  
13  
15  
Play  
Clear  
Clear All  
CD/MP3 Program Playback  
1
2
3
Load a CD or MP3 disc.  
Highlight Edit Mode and press Select.  
Highlight the desired track and press Select.  
A check mark appears to the left of the track  
name.  
If you make a mistake, press Select again to  
uncheck the track.  
4
5
Repeat Step 3 until you have checked up to 10  
tracks.  
Highlight Add to Program and press Select.  
The checked tracks will be added to your  
program.  
6
To view your program, highlight Program View  
and press Select.  
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Chapter 5 - Help  
In the unlikely event damage has occurred, notify  
your dealer immediately and request the name of the  
carrier so a written claim to cover shipping damages  
can be initiated. The right to a claim against a public  
carrier can be forfeited if the carrier is not notified  
promptly in writing and if the shipping carton and  
packing materials are not available for inspection by  
the carrier. Save all packing materials until the claim  
has been settled.  
Customer Support  
Use the Troubleshooting chart on page 32 to resolve  
common situations that don’t require professional at-  
tention. If the information provided does not resolve  
your problem, please contact your Adcom dealer or  
contact the Adcom customer service department as  
follows:  
Adcom, LLC  
8541 E. Anderson Dr., Suite 101  
Scottsdale, Arizona 85255  
A Special Note on “Hum”  
If there is a low-volume “hum” audible throughout  
your speakers, even with the main volume turned  
all the way down, you have a common phenomenon  
known as a “ground loop.Generally, the cause of a  
ground loop is the CableTV incoming signal line.  
Telephone: (480) 607-2277  
Fax: (480) 348-9876  
To determine if your cable system is the contributing  
factor, disconnect the CableTV incoming signal line  
(round, 75Ω) at the wall, or the first component the  
cable is connected to (e.g. the cable box or VCR). If  
the hum is no longer present, you must insert a “75Ω  
ground loop isolator” before reconnecting the line.  
Check with your Adcom dealer to obtain one.  
Adcom Protection Plan  
Adcom offers the enclosed valuable Limited War-  
ranty. Please read the details on the Warranty Card  
carefully to understand the extent of the protection  
offered by the Warranty, its reasonable limitations,  
and what you should do in order to obtain its ben-  
efits. Be sure to verify that the serial number printed  
on the rear panel matches the serial number on the  
outer carton. If any number is altered or missing, you  
should notify us immediately in order to ensure that  
you have received a genuine Adcom product which  
has not been opened, mishandled, or tampered with  
in any way. Always retain your original sales receipt  
as a proof of purchase.  
System Reset  
In rare cases the GDV-870 internal processor may  
freeze or lock-up causing abnormal operation. This  
is common to all micro-processor controlled devices  
when the unit is subject to excessive static discharge,  
AC line noise, or power spikes. In most cases it is  
easy to solve this problem by simply turning off the  
GDV-870 with the rear power switch for about five  
minutes. After waiting, reconnect the power cord  
and turn the unit on. If the unit functions normally,  
no further action is needed.  
Product Care & Maintenance  
Before your 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.  
If the unit still does not operate properly, it may be  
necessary to manually reset the processor; see “Use  
Default Settings” on page 24.  
If the manual reset does not solve the problem, con-  
tact your authorized Adcom dealer, an authorized  
Adcom service center or contact Adcom’s service  
department directly for further advice.  
After you have unpacked the GDV-870, inspect it for  
physical damage. Save the shipping carton and all  
packing material as they are intended to reduce the  
possibility of transportation damage should the unit  
ever need to be shipped again.  
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Troubleshooting  
The table below shows possible causes and solutions to common GDV-870 issues. If you do not see the answers  
you need here, please contact your Adcom dealer or customer service department; see page 31.  
Symptom  
Cause/Solution  
No power  
• Make sure the power cord is properly connected to the power outlet.  
• Make sure the main power is switched on.  
No playback  
• Make sure the disc is loaded.  
• Make sure the disc is loaded with the label side up.  
• The disc’s region code is invalid for this player.  
• The type of disc is invalid for this player.  
• The disc is dirty or damaged. Try cleaning the disc or testing another disc.  
• There may be moisture condensation inside the player. Remove the disc and leave the  
unit powered on for 1-2 hours.  
No picture  
• Make sure your TV is powered on.  
• Make sure the correct AV input is selected on your TV to view the DVD player.  
• Make sure the video cables are securely and properly connected.  
• Check the video cables for damage.  
• Clean your disc.  
Distorted or noisy picture  
• The disc is dirty or damaged. Try cleaning the disc or testing another disc.  
• Reset the color system of the player or your TV.  
• Try connecting the player directly to your TV instead of via other components, such  
as a VCR.  
Picture not full screen  
Player malfunction  
No sound  
• Select the desired screen format from the player’s Setup Menu (see page 20). For full  
screen on a standard TV, set the View Mode to 4:3.  
• Unplug the player for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, power on the player and the  
restore function should reset the player.  
• Make sure your TV and AV preamp are powered on and correctly set.  
• Make sure the audio cables are securely and properly connected.  
• Check the audio cables for damage.  
• Press the Audio button to select an alternative audio track.  
• Press the Mute button to make sure the audio is not muted.  
• No sounds is output during Pause, Step, and Slow playback modes.  
No surround sound  
• Make sure your amplifier and/or powered loudspeakers are on.  
• Make sure the Digital Audio Output is set to “All” in the player’s Setup Menu (refer to  
page 21).  
Cannot skip or search  
• Some discs are programmed to prohibit skip/search functions during certain sections,  
especially at the beginning of the disc (e.g. Warning messages and previews).  
• If the disc only has one chapter, the Skip function will not function.  
Distorted or noisy MP3 playback  
• If PC program files or other data files are mixed in with MP3 files on the same disc,  
the player may play the non-MP3 files with noise or no sound.  
• Make sure your disc only includes MP3 files.  
• Skip to another file.  
Remote control does not function  
• Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the player.  
• Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the player.  
• Check the polarities (+/-) of the batteries in the remote control.  
• Replace the batteries.  
• Place the unit away from direct sun and/or reduce the amount of ambient light.  
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Technical Specifications  
Compatibility  
Disc Types............................. DVD/DVD±R/DVD±RW,  
CDDA, MP3/MPEG4,  
Picture CD, CD-R/RW  
Video Formats ........................ MPEG2/MPEG4  
Audio Formats ........................ MPEG 1, Layer 1, Layer 2, Layer 3  
Signal Output  
Color System.......................... PAL/NTSC/AUTO  
Audio System ........................ DIGITAL down mix stereo,  
DIGITAL digital output,  
Audio DAC 24bit/192kHz  
Video Output ......................... 1 Vp-p at 75 ohm  
Audio Output ......................... 2 Vrms Stereo  
HDMI ................................... 480p/576p, 720p, 1080i,  
1024x768, 1360x768  
Performance  
Frequency Response................. CD: 4Hz-20kHz (EIAT),  
DVD: 4Hz-22kHz (48k),  
4Hz-44kHz (96k)  
S/N Ratio .............................. >110dB  
THD .................................... <0.008%  
Output Terminals  
Video (composite) output .......... 1  
S-Video output ....................... 1  
2-CH output........................... 1  
5.1-CH output......................... 1  
Digital coaxial output ............... 1  
Digital optical output ............... 1  
YPbPr output ......................... 1  
HDMI output .......................... 1  
General  
Supply Voltage (Switchable)........ 120vAC-60Hz/230vAC-50Hz  
Power Consumption ................. 20 watts  
Dimensions  
• Width........................... 17 inches (431.8mm)  
• Rack Height ................... 3.5 inches (88.9mm)  
• Full Height..................... 3.95 inches (100.3mm)  
• Depth of Chassis.............. 14.5 inches (368.3mm)  
• Full Depth ..................... 18 inches (457.2mm)  
Unit Weight ........................... 13.75 lbs. (6.24kg)  
Trigger Pass Through ................ 12vDC (3.5mm T/R)  
Trigger Input.......................... 12vDC (3.5mm T/R)  
IR Input ................................ 3.5mm T/R  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Index  
A
G
S
Angle 27  
Aspect 27  
Aspect Ratio 20  
Audio 19, 27  
Audio Cables 11  
Audio Settings 21  
Go To 27  
Screen Saver 30  
Search Buttons 28  
Setup  
Navigation 18  
Overview 17  
Sharpness 20  
Skip Buttons 28  
Slow 28  
Smart Sound 22  
Step 28  
H
HD JPEG Mode 20  
HD Resolution 20  
I
B
Important Safety Instructions 4  
Bass Management 21  
Brightness 20  
J
Subtitle 19, 28  
Subwoofer 21  
Surround Delay 21  
Surround Speakers 21  
C
JPEG Playback 29  
CD Playback 29  
Center Delay 21  
Center Speakers 21  
Connections  
2-Channel Audio 13  
5.1-Channel Audio 14  
Component Video 12  
Composite Video 12  
Digital Audio 14  
HDMI 13  
IR Sensor 15  
Overview 11  
Power Cable 16  
Progressive Scan 12  
S-Video 12  
L
Language Settings 19  
T
M
Technical Specifications 33  
Test Tones 21  
Title 28  
Troubleshooting 32  
TV System 20  
Menu 27  
MP3 Playback 29  
MPEG4 Playback 29  
N
U
Night Mode 22  
Number Buttons 27  
Unpacking 5  
V
O
Video Cables 11  
Video Off 28  
Video Out 20  
Video Settings 20  
View Mode 20  
Voltage Switch 16  
Trigger 15  
Customer Support 31  
OSD Language 19  
P
D
Parental Control 23  
Password 23  
PBC 27  
Default Settings 24  
Digital Audio Output 22  
Display 27  
W
Placement 6  
DivX Playback 29  
DivX Registration 24  
DivX Subtitles 19  
Down Sampling 22  
DVD Menu 19  
Playback Features 27  
Product Care & Maintenance 31  
Program 27  
Warranty 31  
Z
Program Playback 30  
Zoom 28  
R
DVD Playback 26  
DVD Priority 24  
Rating Settings 23  
Rear Panel  
Overview 10  
F
Features 5  
Front Panel  
Overview 7  
Regulatory Information 4  
Remote Control  
Batteries 6  
Front Speakers 21  
Overview 8  
Repeat (1/All) 27  
Repeat (A-B) 28  
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tion contained herein, even if Adcom has been advised of the possibility of such damages. This document is intended for informational  
and instructional purposes only. Adcom reserves the right to make changes in the specifications and other information contained in this  
document without prior notification. Adcom disclaims any obligation to update the information contained herein.  
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