Onkyo DV-L5 Instruction Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the ONKYO DVD Player.

Please read this manual thoroughly before making

connections and plugging in the unit.

Following the instructions in this manual will enable

you to obtain optimum performance and listening

enjoyment from your new DVD Player.

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Contents

Before Using Your DVD Player

Getting Started

Basic Playback

Advanced Playback

Function Setup

Others

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Page 1: Dvd Player
DVD Player DV-L5 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the ONKYO DVD Player. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new DVD Player.
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: Declaration Of Conformity
We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20 82110 GERMERING, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. GERMERING, GERMANY...
Page 4 1. Regional Restriction Codes (Region Number) Regional restriction codes are built into DVD players and DVD videos 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: Notes On Discs
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 an audio CD.
Page 6: Handling Discs
Notes on Discs Handling Discs • Do not touch the playback side of the disc. • Do not attach paper or tape to discs. Cleaning Discs • Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Index to Parts and Controls ... 10 Connecting to a TV ... 13 Connecting to an Amplifier (To Enjoy the Sound Advantage of the DVD Player) ... 14 Connecting the Power/Turning on the DVD Player ... 15 Setting Up the Player ... 16 Basic Playback Getting Started Using Your DVD Player ...
Page 8: Getting Started
Full-Function z compatible remote control Supplied Accessories Make sure your box contains everything listed below. If any pieces are missing, contact your nearest ONKYO dealer. The number of accessories is indicated in brackets. Remote controller (RC-450DV) [1] Batteries (size AA/UM-3) [2]...
Page 9: Preparing The Remote Controller
Preparing the Remote Controller Inserting the Batteries 1 Open the battery compartment cover. 2 Insert the two R6 (size AA) batteries. Be sure to match the + and – ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery compartment cover.
Page 10: Index To Parts And Controls
I Front panel 1 POWER switch [15] Turns on the main power supply for the DV-L5. The DV-L5 enters standby state. Pressing the switch again to the off position (— OFF) shuts down the main power supply into the DV-L5.
Page 11: Rear Panel
The AC power cord of another component can be connected to this AC OUTLET connector. This means that if the DV-L5 is plugged into an AC outlet, AC power is available to this AC OUTLET even if the DV-L5 is off.
Page 12: Remote Controller
Index to Parts and Controls Remote controller OPEN / CLOSE STANDBY ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE LAST M COND. M DIMMER DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU ENTER RETURN SETUP PAUSE STOP PLAY DOWN STEP/ SLOW FUNCTION M SEARCH CLEAR RANDOM REPEAT PROGRAM REMOTE CONTROLLER RC- 450 DV 1 ON button [15, 16, 19, 22, 38, 55] Press to switch the player on.
Page 13: Connecting To A Tv
Before connecting • Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV. • When you connect the DVD Player to the TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the mains before making any connections.
Page 14: Connecting To An Amplifier (To Enjoy The Sound Advantage Of The Dvd Player)
Connecting to an Amplifier (To Enjoy the Sound Advantage of the DVD Player) Although you can reproduce the DVD Player’s sound from the TV speakers with the connections on the opposite page, connecting with an amplifier provides you high quality dynamic sounds.
Page 15: Connecting The Power/Turning On The Dvd Player
Connecting the Power/ Turning on the DVD Player Before connecting • The DV-L5 is shipped with the main power (POWER) switch in the on position (_ ON). When the power cord is plugged in for the first time, the DV-L5 will automatically enter the standby state (same condition after step 2 below).
Page 16: Setting Up The Player
Setting Up the Player The Setup Navigator has been designed to simplify the process of getting the DVD player ready to perform. Designed as a series of on-screen multiple-choice questions, the Setup Navigator automatically sets the audio, video, and language settings according to how the questions are answered.
Page 17: Setting The Osd Language
I Setting the OSD Language (On-Screen Display Language) The [OSD Language] screen establishes the OSD language, or on-screen display language, which refers to the language that is used by the player in menus and on-screen messages. Additionally, the language that is established at this setting will also be used for the default audio and subtitle language.
Page 18: Using The Setup Navigator
Setting Up the Player Using the Setup Navigator I Setting digital audio connections to an AV amplifier or decoder The [Digital Jack] screen establishes whether digital connections have been made to an AV amplifier, receiver, or external decoder. As there are numerous options available, please refer to the instructions supplied with the component the player is connected to determine what digital audio formats can be decoded.
Page 19: Getting Started Using Your Dvd Player
• Do not move the DVD Player during playback. Doing so may damage the disc. • Use 0 on the remote controller or DVD Player to open and close the disc tray. Do not touch the disc tray while it is moving. Doing so may cause the DVD Player to malfunction.
Page 20: When A Menu Screen Is Displayed
Getting Started Using Your DVD Player When a Menu Screen is Displayed Menu screens are displayed for DVDs that have menu screens or Video CDs that include Playback Control (PBC). DVDs often contain extra information that can be accessed in the DVD menu and sometimes makes navigating DVD menu screens as enjoyable as watching the feature presentation.
Page 21: Forward And Reverse Scanning
Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back Advancing to the next chapter (track) Press ¢. Press to skip forward to the next chapter (track). Skipping back to the previous chapter (track) Press 4. DOWN • Press once to skip back to the start of the chapter (track) currently playing.
Page 22: Resuming Playback From Where You Stopped
Getting Started Using Your DVD Player Resuming playback from where you stopped Use the resume feature to restart playback from the point that the disc was stopped last time. This features cannot be used with MP3s and CDs. Press 7 once.
Page 23: Still Frame/Slow Play
Still Frame/Slow Play The video images on DVD and Video CD can be viewed as a still frame, played back at slow speeds and even advanced frame by frame. Viewing a still frame PAUSE Press 8, STEP/SLOW +/–. When viewing a DVD, if the paused picture shakes, select the [Field] setting in the Setup screen Video 1 menu [Still Picture] setting as described in the section on page...
Page 24: Locating A Specific Title/Folder/Chapter/Track/Location
Locating a Specific Title/Folder/Chapter/ Track/Location Searching for a Title, Folder, Chapter, Track, or Location on a Disc This player offers different ways of accessing the information on a DVD, Video CD, CD or MP3. Using SEARCH, you can search for titles or chapters on a DVD, tracks on a Video CD, CD or folders or tracks on a MP3 and even select the point in time to start playback.
Page 25: Using The Mp3 Navigator
Using the MP3 Navigator Use the MP3 Navigator to make searching for the track(s) you want to play easier. You can also use it to add or clear tracks from the program list. Load a CD-ROM containing MP3 tracks. MENU Press MENU to enter the MP3 Navigator screen.
Page 26: Repeat Play
Repeat Play You can repeat an entire title, folder, chapter or track, or just a part. Repeating a Title, Folder, Chapter or Track Repeat play of a chapter/track REPEAT Press REPEAT once during playback of the chapter or track you want to repeat.
Page 27: Random Play
Random Play Play titles, chapters, or tracks on a disc in random order. Playing in Random Order Random playback of chapters within one RANDOM title Press RANDOM once, then press ENTER or £. “Random Chapter” appears on the screen, and chapters within the title will be played ENTER back in random order.
Page 28: Playing In A Favourite Order
Playing in a Favourite Order The titles and chapters within a title on a DVD and similarly MP3, CD and Video CD tracks can be arranged to play in the order you want. With this player, it is possible to make a program as you watch a DVD or Video CD or while listening to an MP3 or a CD .
Page 29: Programming Mp3S
Programming MP3s A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized. Press PROGRAM to enter the [MP3 PROGRAM Program] screen. If you added tracks to the program list from the ‘Using the MP3 navigator’ on page 25, the tracks are displayed here. Total number of folder and track Folder name MP3 Program...
Page 30 Playing in a Favourite Order Programming Video CDs, CDs A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized. Press PROGRAM. PROGRAM The program screen appears. When a Video CD or CD is loaded, the cursor appears in the program window. Program Track Track Current:...
Page 31 I To add a title/chapter/track to a program Press and hold PROGRAM for about 2 seconds. The current title/chapter/track number appears on-screen together with the program step number. If there isn’t already a program then a new one will be created. 07 3 Program 03 Chapter I To confirm the contents of a program:...
Page 32: Selecting The Camera Angle
Selecting the Camera Angle You can select a camera angle when viewing DVDs with the multi-angle option. Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle) Press ANGLE during playback. ANGLE The camera angle changes each time you press the button. Angle : 1/4 »...
Page 33: Selecting The Audio/Subtitle Language
Selecting the Audio/ Subtitle Language Changing the Audio Language (Multi-Language Function) Dolby Digital, PCM, and other audio data can be recorded on DVDs in a number of languages or audio tracks, letting you choose the desired language or audio. Press AUDIO repeatedly to select AUDIO the desired language.
Page 34: Continuing Playback From A Specified Location (Last Memory)
Continuing Playback from a Specified Location (Last Memory) The Last Memory function is convenient when you want to continue viewing a disc from the point where you were watching before. Unlike the resume function, the Last Memory function is effective even if the DVD is removed from the player (Last Memory locations saved for Video CDs are effective only if the disc remains loaded in the player).
Page 35: Memorizing Settings For Often Viewed Dvds (Condition Memory)
Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory) You can store in memory settings for DVDs you often watch. Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the player, or switch power to the player to standby. If you load a disc that has its settings memorized, “COND.”...
Page 36: Viewing Disc Information
Viewing Disc Information Use DISPLAY to get current information about the disc currently loaded. You can get information about the titles and chapters on a DVD or tracks on a Video CD or CD or folders and tracks on a MP3. When viewing DVDs, you can also check the digital bitstream transmission rate.
Page 37 I Using DIMMER function Press DIMMER to change the display brightness. Each time DIMMER is pressed, the display brightness of the unit changes as shown below. Normal → Dim → Very Dim → Normal current track number/ total number of tracks in folder elapsed time of current track Play 16/20...
Page 38: Adjusting Audio And Video Settings
Exit ENTER Notes • If you turn off the DVD player during setup, the settings are canceled. Press SETUP to finish the setup. • The memorized resume position may be erased by setup. • The Setup screen always shows the latest settings.
Page 39: Menu Mode
I When setting up for the first time It is recommended to set up player using the Setup Navigator (page 16). If you selected [Auto Start Off] when the Setup Navigator appeared, you may still set up the player using the Setup Navigator in the General menu screen.
Page 40: Adjusting The Dynamic Range Of The Audio Soundtrack
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the Audio Soundtrack Audio DRC stands for Audio Dynamic Range Compression. When Audio DRC is on, soft sounds such as dialog can be heard more clearly without making loud sounds even louder. Select from three levels of compression depending on how much effect you want.
Page 41: Dts Out
I DTS Out This player is capable of outputting DTS digital audio for DVDs recorded in DTS. When this player is connected to an AV component that has a built-in DTS decoder, select [DTS]. If your system is not equipped to decode DTS, select [Off]. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your audio components if you are unsure about compatibility with DTS.
Page 42: Setting The Tv Screen Size
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Setting the TV Screen Size The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while the width-to-height ratio of wide screen and high-definition TVs is 16:9. This width-to-height ratio is called the aspect ratio. When viewing software recorded in different aspect ratios, the image’s height to width ratio can be switched to match the TV or monitor being used.
Page 43: Setting The Video 1 Options
Setting the Video 1 Options I Setting the Video Output Format for the AV CONNECTOR When connections are made to the AV CONNECTOR jack on the player via a SCART cable, it is possible to select the video format that is compatible with your TV or monitor. Select [Video] to have a composite video signal output, [S-Video] to have an S-video signal output, and [RGB] to have an RGB signal output.
Page 44: Adjusting The Video Quality
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Adjusting the Video Quality You can either select a preprogrammed setting designed to match certain program types or make adjustments to match your own preferences and save them in the player’s memory. Make changes to the [Video Adjust] setting in the Setup screen Video 2 menu.
Page 45 5 Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to adjust the settings. Adjust these while a disc is playing to see the effect of changes immediately. 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to make adjustments to other settings. If you would like to save the settings in the player’s memory, be sure to select either [1], [2], or [3] in the [Memory] setting to establish which memory location to save the new settings in.
Page 46: Setting The Video 2 Options
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Setting the Video 2 Options I Changing the Background of the Screen You can select a background to appear when the player is in the stop mode. Make changes to the [Background] setting in the Setup screen Video 2 menu.
Page 47: Setting The Language Options
Setting the Language Options DVDs have the capacity to contain a great deal of audio information, which includes the ability to hold up to 8 different language tracks and subtitle information in as many as 32 different languages. This section outlines the variety of audio language and subtitle options available with this player.
Page 48 Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Setting the Language Options I Selecting a subtitle language preference The subtitle language that you will normally display can be selected from the subtitles programmed on a disc. Even when the subtitle language is changed during playback by pressing SUBTITLE, the language selected at this setting will be selected when the disc is changed.
Page 49 I Selecting subtitles, assist subtitles or no subtitles Expert Use this function to turn the subtitles on or off. Additionally, some DVDs provide assist subtitles that provide additional explanations of scenes in addition to the standard subtitles for viewers who are hard of hearing. Select [Assist Subtitle] to display these subtitles on DVDs where this function is offered.
Page 50: Language Code List
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences (page 47, 48). Language Input-code Japanese (ja) 1001 English (en) 0514 French (fr) 0618 German (de) 0405 Italian (it) 0920 Spanish (es) 0519 Chinese (zh)
Page 51: Setting The Parental Lock Level
Setting the Parental Lock Level This player lets you set the Parental Lock if the DVD has a parental lock level recorded on it. With Parental Lock capable discs, you can block access to material you feel is inappropriate for your children. Refer to the DVD disc jacket and the accompanying documentation to see if a particular disc contains a parental lock level.
Page 52: Setting The Country Code
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Setting the Parental Lock Level I Setting the Parental Lock Level Change the Parental Lock level to a higher or lower level according to the settings printed on the DVD disc jacket or accompanying documentation. If you use the Condition Memory function to save the settings for a particular disc, the Parental Lock level is saved as well.
Page 53: Country Code List
Country Code List Country Input-code 0118 ARGENTINA 0121 AUSTRALIA 0120 AUSTRIA 0205 BELGIUM 0218 BRAZIL 0301 CANADA 0312 CHILE 0314 CHINA 0411 DENMARK 0609 FINLAND 0618 FRANCE 0405 GERMANY HONG KONG 0811 0914 INDIA 0904 INDONESIA ITALY 0920 1016 JAPAN 1118 KOREA, REPUBLIC OF MALAYSIA...
Page 54: Recalling Memorized Settings
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Memorizing settings (Function Memory) Up to 5 settings can be memorized. SETUP Press SETUP. The Setup screen appears. Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to select the menu you want. Use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to select the setting to be memorized.
Page 55: Others
• Switch off the main power, then switch it on again. If not recovered, disconnect the mains lead, then connect it again. • Contact your nearest ONKYO service center. • Use the disc tray guide to align the disc. • Refer to ‘Notes on Discs’.
Page 56 • No batteries are inserted in the remote controller. • The batteries are worn out. • The remote controller is not pointed at the remote sensor of the DVD Player. • The remote controller is too far from the DVD Player Remedies •...
Page 57: Specifications
Specifications DVD Player Power supply Power consumption Weight External dimensions Signal system Regional restriction code 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 (SCART)
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