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Arcam DV137 Player
The first universal player from Arcam is now available and the wait has been worth it. It not only incorporates a host of new features but sound and picture quality that excels even by Arcam standards.
So what can the DV137 do for you?
The DV137 is Arcams first more than impressive universal player and is a result of the most intensive development project that Arcam has ever undertaken.
It will play virtually any disc including DVD, DVD-R, DVD+R, DivX, DVD-Audio, CD Audio and SACD. With their unique partnership with Zoran and Anchor Bays upscaling technology the DV137 is capable of 720p, 768p, 1080i and 1080p direct to screen via an HDMI output. The 768p option is for direct output to 1366 x 768 pixel displays where the native resolution is not subject to the onboard scaler as and when those screens become available.
The player delivers constant two channel audio and composite video for other zones, plus a constant RGB SCART feed. This means that the player can be setup with HDMI and scaling for plasmas etc and easily feed standard TVs at the same time. For dual layer discs, extended buffer memory means no pause during the layer change of most DVDs.
High precision clocking and DACs with low noise power supplies mean that the DV137 delivers an audio performance that is the best yet from a DVD player and for the first time from Arcam, SACD discs benefit from full resolution playback giving the DV137 a truly universal appeal.
Most video displays come supplied to look good under bright, harsh retail lighting in an aim to sell more TVs! These settings are completely inappropriate for long term viewing at home. For the DIY installer Arcam has built a simple calibration routine into the DV137. The display wizard directs the user through four simple steps to correctly calibrate any display for Brightness, Contrast, Colour and Sharpness. Simple test patterns embedded in the player are used in conjunction with a supplied blue filter, to ensure the basic calibration is set correctly. We calibrate screens during installation and offer a full ISF* calibration service for a small fee, please contact our sales advisors for details.
We think this player a bit special and no doubt many awards will follow but we strongly suggest you visit for an audition and I think you will agree the DV137 is a steal at £1250
Watch a (wmv) DV137 Introduction movie from Arcam [Here]
Detail:
Key Features
Zoran Vaddis 888S processor with built-in per pixel motion adaptive progressive scan engine
ABT1010 Advanced 10bit video scaler (supporting 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 768p to HDMI out)
Internal video setup wizard for calibrating display to DVD player (Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness & Colour)
RGB SCART and component video outputs latter supports both 525p and 625p video
HDMI video output, supporting: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 768p, 1080i, 1080p
Dedicated 768p output for 768 line screens with appropriate HDMI input
NTSC to PAL and PAL to NTSC conversion
High quality zoom function with 1.25 and 1.5 settings to fill 'wrong aspect ratio' screens
'Always On' composite video output for multi-room applications
RGB, component and composite buffered 75 ohm video outputs, capable of driving long cables without distortion
Supports DVD-Video, VCD, SVCD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW discs plus CD, SACD, MP3, WMA, DiVX, Photo CD and JPEGs Digital Audio Enough?
Dolby Digital, DTS, CD, plus stereo and multi-channel DVD-Audio and SACD playback
Top of the line 24bit 192kHz Wolfson WM8740 DACs for all 6 audio channels
Global audio delay manager, 0-150ms, for perfect lip sync with digital processors / displays
Comprehensive bass management supported for most audio formats.
Quick and easy SACD/CD hybrid layer change for fast comparisons
Replays MP3 and WMA files from CD, with dedicated on-screen browser
Coaxial, optical and HDMI digital audio outputs support 2-channel PCM up to 24bit / 96kHz (HDMI V1.1 up to 6ch 24bit 192kHz PCM), plus DTS and Dolby Digital streams
Dual laser DVD drive reads CD-R/RW discs and most copy protected audio CDs
Full duplex RS232 control and RC-5 remote input jack
Full suite of discrete IR RC-5 codes, including separate on / off etc
'Always On' stereo audio down-mix outputs available from CD/DVD/DVD-A for audio distribution
'Always On' composite and RGB SCART video always available for video distribution
Extended internal buffer memory means no DVD layer change
Size 430mm wide, 340mm deep, 85mm high
Available in Black/Silver Price £1250
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