Onkyo DVD Audio/Video Player DV-S939 Instruction Manual

Onkyo DVD Audio/Video Player DV-S939 Instruction Manual

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DVD AUDIO/VIDEO Player
DV-S939
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DVD AUDIO/
VIDEO Player.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and turning on the power.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new Player.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Before Using Your DVD Player
Getting Started
Basic Playback
Advanced Playback
Quick Control and
Performance Options
Function Setup
Remote Controller
Others
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  • Page 1 Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Player. Please retain this manual for future reference. Contents Before Using Your DVD Player Getting Started Basic Playback Advanced Playback Quick Control and...
  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
  • Page 3: For Canadian Model

    Precautions This unit contains a semiconductor laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”. So, to use this model properly, read this Instruction Manual carefully. In case of any trouble, please contact the store where you purchased the unit. To prevent being exposed to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
  • Page 4 1. Regional Restriction Codes (Region Number) Regional restriction codes are built into DVD Players and DVD-Video media for each sales region. If the regional code of the DVD Player does not match one of the regional codes on the DVD-Video, playback is not possible.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Making Connections ... 10 Control Position and Names ... 14 Connecting the Power/Turning on the DVD Player ... 17 Setting up the DVD Player for Optimal Performance ... 18 Basic Playback Playing DVD-Video/Audio, Video CD, and CD ... 20 Locating a Specific Title/Chapter/Track/Location ... 24 Advanced Playback Playing Repeatedly ...
  • Page 6: Notes On Discs

    • You cannot play discs such as CD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, etc., even if the marks in the above table are labeled on those discs. • This DVD Player uses the PAL/NTSC color system, and cannot playback video media recorded in any other color system (SECAM, etc.).
  • Page 7: About Video Cds

    Control.) You can enjoy two playback variations depending on the type of disc. • Video CD not equipped with PBC function (Version 1.1) Sound and movies can be played on this DVD Player in the same way as a CD. • Video CD equipped with PBC function (Version 2.0)
  • Page 8: Features/Supplied Accessories

    Features/Supplied Accessories Features THX* Ultra Certified Plays DVD-Audio & Video Discs, Video CDs, CD-Rs & CDs 54 MHz/10-bit Video DAC 192 kHz/24-bit DACs DB-25 and RCA-6ch Multichannel Outputs 2 Gold-Plated Progressive Component-Video Outputs ® 4 Digital Outputs pass DTS , Dolby Signals ®...
  • Page 9: Preparing The Remote Controller

    Preparing the Remote Controller Inserting the Batteries Open the battery compartment cover. Insert the two R6 (size AA) batteries. Be sure to match the + and – ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the battery compartment. Close the battery compartment cover. Notes •...
  • Page 10: Making Connections

    • Be sure to turn off the power of all components to be connected and unplug them from the wall outlet before making any connections. • Connect the DVD Player to the TV directly. If you connect the DVD Player to a VCR, TV/VCR combination, or video selector, the playback picture may be distorted as DVD Video images are copy protected.
  • Page 11: Optional Video Connections

    Optional Video Connections Visible improvements in DVD-Video quality can be achieved by making either S-video or component video connections to a TV or monitor compatible with these types of connections. Note When either S-video or component video connection is made, it is not necessary to make composite video connections using the yellow cord of the audio-video cable.
  • Page 12: Optional Audio Connections

    Making Connections Optional Audio Connections This DVD Player provides numerous ways to take full advantage of the digital multi channel sound recorded on DVD media. When listening to DVD-Audio For full enjoyment of DVD-Audio media, it is recommended to make connections to the 6-channel ANALOG OUTPUT jacks. Audio output of DVD-Audio cannot be played back efficiently when output as a bitstream or PCM from the DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks.
  • Page 13: Digital Connections

    DVD format. This DVD Player features two sets of optical and coaxial digital audio output jacks and can output Dolby Digital, DTS, and MPEG2 bitstreams as well as outputting standard PCM.
  • Page 14: Control Position And Names

    Control Position and Names Rear panel For operational instructions, see the page indicated in brackets [ ]. ANALOG OUTPUT CENTER SURR FRONT CH 1 CH 2 SUBWOOFER COMPONENT S VIDEO VIDEO CH 1 CH 2 VIDEO OUTPUT 5.1-Channel SURROUND AUDIO OUT MULTI CHANNEL OUTPUT terminal [13] 5.1-Channel ANALOG OUTPUT [12] 2-Channel ANALOG OUTPUT [10,12] DIGITAL OUTPUT COAXIAL, OPTICAL [13]...
  • Page 15: Front Panel

    Front Panel For operational instructions, see the page indicated in brackets [ ]. V I D E O C I R C U I T O F F POWER button [17] STANDBY indicator [17] STANDBY/ON button [17] VIDEO CIRCUIT OFF button [43] Front panel display [16] DISPLAY button [16, 38] button [26]...
  • Page 16 MEMORY indicator [28] VIDEO OFF indicator [43] TOTAL playing time/REMAINING time elapsed time indicator By repeatedly pressing DISPLAY on the front panel of the DVD Player, you can switch between the elapsed time and remaining time displays. DVD-Video During playback:...
  • Page 17: Connecting The Power/Turning On The Dvd Player

    • Make sure that all appropriate connections have been completed as described on pages 10 to 13. • Turning on the DVD Player may cause a momentary power surge, which might interfere with other electrical equipment such as computers. To prevent interference, use a wall outlet on a different circuit.
  • Page 18: Setting Up The Dvd Player For Optimal Performance

    SETUP: Press to display the Setup screen when you wish to make changes or adjustments in the DVD Player performance settings. For details of the DVD Player settings, refer to “Customizing the Function Settings” starting from page 44.
  • Page 19: Various Sound Formats And Sound Effects

    DVD-V DVD-A Various sound formats and sound effects Minimum speaker configuration for DTS/Dolby Digital/MPEG2 surround sounds Center Speaker Left Right front front speaker speaker Left surround speaker The 5.1-channel digital surround format of DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS/ MPEG2 enables you to individually play five full-range (20 Hz-20 kHz) channels (left and right front, center, two surround channels) plus an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel for the low-range effect sound.
  • Page 20: Basic Playback

    • When playing DVD-Video, Video CD, or DVD-Audio with video features, turn on the TV and set the TV to the DVD Player's input. • If an audio system is connected to the DVD Player, turn on the audio system and set it to the DVD Player’s input.
  • Page 21: To Stop Playback

    Function Settings” starting from page 44. See page 47 for direct information. Notes • Do not move the DVD Player during playback. Doing so may damage the disc. • Use on the remote controller or DVD Player to open and close the disc tray.
  • Page 22 To resume normal playback. Press Notes • The DVD Player mutes sounds and omits subtitles during reverse and forward scan of DVD- Video. • The playback speed may differ depending on the disc. • Fast reverse and fast forward playback may not be possible with some DVD-Audio.
  • Page 24: Locating A Specific Title/Chapter/Track/Location

    TV screen, follow those instructions. • If you display the title menu during playback and press TOP MENU again without selecting any title, the DVD Player usually resumes playback from the point where you first pressed TOP MENU. (There may be exceptional cases depending on the disc.)
  • Page 25 • When you use a bonus group in a programmed play such as memory playback, enter the key number beforehand. MENU TOP MENU ENTER CLEAR Number buttons SEARCH Repeat steps 2 and 3 if necessary. Press The DVD Player starts playback from the selected section.
  • Page 26: Locating A Specific Location By Entering The Time

    If the location time you enter exceeds the total playing time of the disc, the setting will be cancelled. Press The DVD Player starts playback from the entered location. current title of the DVD-Video or within the current track of the Video CD/CD.
  • Page 27: Playing Repeatedly

    (point A) you want to play repeatedly. A – Press A-B again at the end of the segment (point B). A – B The DVD Player automatically returns to point A and starts repeat playback of the selected segment (A-B). Press CLEAR.
  • Page 28: Playing In A Favorite Order

    DVD-V DVD-A Setting Titles, Groups, Chapters, or Tracks in a Favorite Order The DVD Player automatically plays titles, groups, chapters, or tracks in the order you program. Insert a disc and press MEMORY while the disc is stopped. The following display appears.
  • Page 29: Playing In Random Order

    (Random playback). DVD-V Playing Titles, Chapters or Tracks in Random Order The DVD Player automatically selects the titles in DVD-Video, or tracks in Video-CD, CD, and plays them randomly. Press RANDOM repeatedly to change the random play mode as follows.
  • Page 30: Zooming A Picture

    Zooming a Picture You can magnify areas within a picture. DVD-V Zooming a Picture and Shifting the Zoom Point You can zoom in on a picture. You can also shift the zoom point. Press ZOOM ON during normal, slow, or still playback. Adjust the magnification of the screen using ZOOM + (to enlarge) and ZOOM –...
  • Page 31: Improving Picture Quality

    Improving Picture Quality You can view a picture with less video noise. DVD-V Selecting DNR Picture Enhancement Press DNR on the remote controller during playback. The current setting is displayed. Each time you press DNR, the setting changes as follows. 3D DNR On 3D DNR Expanded 3D DNR Off...
  • Page 32: Selecting The Camera Angle

    Selecting the Camera Angle Angle : 1 Angle : 2 You can select a preferred camera angle to watch a scene. DVD-V Changing the Camera Angle If the scene was recorded from multiple angles, you can easily change the camera angle of the scene you are watching. Press ANGLE while playing a scene recorded with multiple angles.
  • Page 33: Selecting The Subtitle Language/Turning On/Off Subtitles

    To turn off the subtitle setting display Press CLEAR. Notes • When you turn on the DVD Player or replace a disc, the DVD Player returns to the automatic setting in the setting menu (see pages 44 and 50). When you select a subtitle language which is not included on the disc, the DVD Player plays the prior language programmed on the disc.
  • Page 34: Selecting The Audio Language

    DVD menu and select the appropriate sound track as indicated on the DVD menu screen. • When the DVD Player is turned on or when the disc is changed, the audio settings are restored to the presets. In some cases, a language recorded on the disc may be given priority and selected automatically when the disc is loaded regardless of the setting.
  • Page 35: Output Sound Conversion Table

    Output Sound Conversion Table Audio Output from the DIGITAL OUTPUT and ANALOG OUTPUT Jacks corresponding to Disc Formats and the DVD Player Settings. Disc Sound System DIGITAL OUTPUT DOLBY DIGITAL Bitstream 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit...
  • Page 36: Using The Graphic Remote Control - V.remote

    Using the Graphic Remote Control - V.REMOTE Pressing one button can display a graphics based on-screen remote control that allows you to control playback as if you were doing it from the actual remote control. DVD-V Using the Graphic Remote Control During playback, press V.REMOTE.
  • Page 37: Selecting The Playback Function - Quick

    Selecting the Playback Function - QUICK Pressing one button can display a list of playback functions which are relevant to your current playback mode. You can check and modify them from the list. DVD-V DVD-A Selecting the Playback Function During playback, press QUICK. The following on-screen display appears.
  • Page 38: Accessing Playback Features - Navi

    Accessing Playback Features - NAVI The NAVI menu provides an icon based display from which you can easily access key playback function. DVD-V DVD-A NAVI menu items Press DISPLAY/NAVI. The NAVI menu appears. V-Remote Angle Viewer Navi Title: 1 0:00:00 Chapter: 1 0:00:00 Zoom Audio...
  • Page 39 You can display all camera angles Angle Viewer simultaneously and select your preferred one from them. After selecting this icon and pressing ENTER, the following on- screen display appears: e.g. Angle Viewer Navi Exit When the scene contains 9 camera angles: Press / / / to select.
  • Page 40 Accessing Playback Features - NAVI NAVI menu items You can display thumbnail views of the first scenes of titles or chapters and select a preferred one. Preview After selecting this icon and pressing ENTER, the following on- screen display appears: e.g.
  • Page 41 Capture You can sample a scene from a playback picture and transform it into a background picture. After selecting this icon and pressing ENTER, the following on- screen display appears. e.g. Capture Storing Navi Exit Pause playback at a scene you want to capture.
  • Page 42: Selecting Progressive Video Output

    Selecting Progressive Video Output The DVD Player is capable of outputting progressive scan video. As its name suggests, progressive scan delivers the video image sequentially across the horizontal lines of the TV or monitor rather than the alternating odd and even delivery of an interlace scan.
  • Page 43: Turning Off The Video Signal Output

    Turning Off the Video Signal Output The DVD-Player can be set playing audio exclusively. In this case, you can obtain sound of better quality, as the DVD Player does not process video signals. (All the video output jacks send no video signals.) DVD-V...
  • Page 44: Customizing The Function Settings

    Customizing the Function Settings When you insert a DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Video CD, or CD, the various functions of the DVD Player will be set (reset) according to the setting menu. You can customize this setting menu according to your preferences.
  • Page 45 Reference Table of the Setting Menu Menu item Related to* TV Shape DVD-V Blacker than Black DVD-V Setting: Interlaced DVD-V Setting: Progressive DVD-V Progressive 4:3 Output DVD-V Progressive Conversion DVD-V PAL/Auto DVD-V Audio Out Select DVD-V DVD-A Dynamic Range Control DVD-V Karaoke Vocal DVD-V...
  • Page 46 Full Auto Auto Setting: Interlaced DVD-V You can fine adjust picture quality and store up to 3 custom picture settings in the memory of the DVD Player. To select a preset memory setting: Press ENTER. Press Press / (–7) Lower (–7) Darker...
  • Page 47 Setting: Progressive You can fine adjust picture quality and store up to 3 picture setting in the memory of the DVD Player. (Only when connected to a PROGRESSIVE TV.) To select a preset memory setting: Press to select a memory number (1 to 3), and press the ENTER button.
  • Page 48 MPEG2 recording system. Analog 6Ch: Select when connected to an AV amplifier equipped with 5.1ch audio inputs. This DVD Player is equipped with a Dolby Digital and MPEG decoder. The next screen will detail the appropriate settings. Analog 2Ch: Select when connected to a TV, or Dolby Pro Logic or stereo system via the analog audio jacks (see page 12).
  • Page 49 0 ms regardless of the setting. Select “Test Tone” and press ENTER. The DVD Player outputs a test signal to each speaker when it is in stop mode. When playing a DVD-Video, it substitutes the current sound for the test signal.
  • Page 50: Disc Menu Language

    – – – Others Code E S Press ENTER. Note Some DVD-Video may not include your pre-selected language. In this case, the DVD Player automatically displays disc menus consistent with the disc's initial language setting. – – – Audio Language DVD-V DVD-A Asian models and worldwide models •...
  • Page 51: Subtitle Language

    Subtitle Language Asian models and worldwide models • English: To display subtitles in English. • Chinese: To display subtitles in Chinese. Other models • English: To display subtitles in English. • French: To display subtitles in French. • Spanish: To display subtitles in Spanish. All models •...
  • Page 52: Parental Lock

    Note DVD-Video may or may not respond to the parental lock setting. This is not a defect in the DVD Player. Make sure this function works with your DVD- Video. Off: The parental lock feature does not function. After pressing ENTER, follow step 1 below.
  • Page 53: Pbc Vcd

    Off: The beeper does not sound. On: The beeper sounds with each remote operation. Title/Group Stop Off: The DVD Player continues after playback of a title/group is complete. On: The DVD Player stops after playback of a title/group is complete.
  • Page 54: Initial Setup

    Customizing the Function Settings Explanation of Each Item in the Operation Category Initial Setup On-Screen Language TV Shape Audio Out Select Initial Setup Press to select “On-Screen Language”, then press ENTER. Press to select a language, then press ENTER. For details, see “On-Screen Language” on page 50. Press to select “TV Shape”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 55: Table Of Languages

    Table of Languages Table of Languages and Their Abbreviations Abbreviation Language Abbreviation Language of the of the Language Language ––– No alternate language CHI (ZH) Chinese DUT (NL) Dutch ENG (EN) English FRE (FR) French GER (DE) German ITA (IT) Italian JPN (JA) Japanese...
  • Page 56: Remote Controller

    This section explains how to get the best use out of the supplied remote controller. In addition to being able to operate the DVD Player, it is also equipped to handle a number of the functions of an Onkyo receiver. The remote controller can also be se up to “learn”...
  • Page 57 Number buttons [24, 28] Use to enter numeric values. SUBTTL button [33] Press repeatedly to select one of the subtitle languages recorded on a DVD-Video. button [21] Press to open and close the disc tray. MENU button [18] Press to display the DVD menu. / / / and ENTER multi control [18] Use to navigate menu screens and enter settings.
  • Page 58: Programming The Commands Of Other Remote Controller Units Into The Remote Controller

    Programming the Commands of Other Remote Control Units into the Remote Controller This remote controller features a learning function that allows you to program the remote codes of other remote control units for more singular control of your home entertainment system. A number of commands can be programmed for operation for when the remote controller is in DVD mode and when it is in Receiver mode.
  • Page 59 Press and hold down the button on the other remote control unit that corresponds to the command you want to program until the SEND/ LEARN indicator flashes twice to indicate that the command has been successfully programmed. After flashing twice, the SEND/LEARN indicator lights up again.
  • Page 60 Programming the Commands of Other Remote Control Units into the Remote Controller Erasing the programmed command from one button You can only erase memorized commands and not preset ones. Press and hold down the desired MODE button for the command, press the SEARCH button, and then release both buttons.
  • Page 61: Others

    • The disc is dirty. occasionally distorted. • It is in fast forward or fast reverse playback. Playback doesn’t follow the • The DVD Player is in repeat playback mode, course of the disc’s programs. memory playback mode, or random playback mode, etc.
  • Page 62: Specifications

    Specifications DVD Player Power supply Power consumption Weight External dimensions Signal system Laser Frequency range (digital audio) Signal-to-noise ratio (digital audio) Audio dynamic range (digital audio) Harmonic distortion (digital audio) Wow and flutter Operating conditions Outputs Video output S-video output...
  • Page 64 Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: 072-831-8111 Fax: 072-833-5222 http://www.onkyo-intl.com ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION 18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.onkyousa.com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Liegnitzerstrasse 6, 82194 Groebenzell, GERMANY Tel: +49-8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4401-555 http://www.onkyo.net ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung,...

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