DVD Receiver DR-L50 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DVD Receiver. 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 DVD Receiver.
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.
21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 22.
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Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder. 4. AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service center. 5. Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.
Connecting Speakers ... 20 Positioning Speakers ... 21 Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment ... 22 Connection for the Onkyo MD Recorder or Cassette Tape Deck ... 23 Making Antenna Connections ... 24 Setup Connecting the Power/Turning on the DVD Receiver ... 26 Speaker Setup ...
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 ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH I.
Supplied Accessories Make sure your box contains everything listed below. If any pieces are missing, contact your nearest Onkyo service station. The number of accessories is indicated in brackets. Remote controller (RC-505M) [1] Batteries (size AA/R6/UM3) [2] FM antenna [1]...
Notes on Discs This section shows you how to handle, clean, and store discs. Playable Discs This DVD Receiver can playback the following discs. Disc mark DVD videos VIDEO CDs Audio CDs This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in CD Audio or Video CD format, or with MP3 audio files.
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.
Index to Parts and Controls For operational instructions, refer to the page indicated in brackets. IFront panel 1 STANDBY/ON button, ON, STANDBY indicators [26] When STANDBY/ON button is pressed to ON, the DVD Receiver turns on. The STANDBY indicator turns off, and the ON indicator and the display lights up.
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IDisplay 1 Multipurpose display 2 TITLE, CHP indicators [54, 58, 66, 67] Indicate display mode of the current title or chapter of DVD. 3 Inserted disc indicator [31] Indicates the type of current disc that is loaded. 4 £, 8 indicators [31] Lights up in play or pause mode.
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This is a multi-function remote controller, so many of the buttons have two or more functions. To use all of these functions, proceed as follows: 1 To control this unit or a connected Onkyo MD Recorder, CD Recorder or Cassette Tape Deck, first press the MODE RECEIVER button.
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For MD or CD Recorder input, press to select play mode (Random or Memory). ! MD/CDR/TAPE buttons [41] Press to operate Onkyo MD Recorder, CD Recorder or Tape Deck. ™/8: Press to pause playback of a disc or to reverse playback of a cassette tape.
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Index to Parts and Controls Press SHIFT to use the gray buttons MODE RECEIVER STANDBY INPUT SELECTOR LAST M COND.M SP SETUP TEST TONE AUDIO ANGLE SW MODE DISTANCE T - D/ ST LATE NIGHT SURROUND T - D SETUP RANDOM + 10 --/---...
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Press MODE TV/SETUP to use the gray buttons Other buttons have the same functions as when MODE RECEIVER button is pressed. MODE TV/SETUP MODE RECEIVER TV/ SETUP TV/ SETUP ACOUSTIC STANDBY CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR SEARCH LAST M COND.M FUNC.M SP SETUP TEST TONE CH SEL PROGRAM...
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MD recorder, CD recorder or tape deck. 4 z REMOTE CONTROL connector [23] Connect the Onkyo components that have a MD recorder, and cassette tape deck using the provided with them. When these components are interconnected, they can be controlled from the remote controller provided with the DVD Receiver.
Preparing the Remote Controller Inserting the Batteries 1 Detach the battery cover. 2 Insert the two size AA/R6/UM3 batteries. Be sure to match the + and – ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Attach the battery cover. Notes •...
Connecting to a TV (Other than European model) Before connecting • Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV. • When you connect the DVD Receiver to the TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both the units from the plugs before making any connections.
Connecting to a TV (European model) Before connecting • Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV. • When you connect the DVD Receiver to the TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both the units from the plugs before making any connections.
Connecting Speakers Before connecting • Refer also to the instruction manuals of the speakers. • This DVD Receiver is designed to reproduce optimum sound quality when speakers with the impedances specified below are connected. Please check the following information and choose speakers with appropriate impedances for the connections.
Positioning Speakers I Standard speaker placement of the speakers system Speaker placement plays an important role in the reproduction of Surround sound. The placement of the speakers varies depending on the size of the room and the wall coverings used in the room. The illustration below shows an example of a layout for standard speaker placement.
Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment Before connecting • Refer also to the instruction manual of each component to be connected. • When you connect the DVD Receiver to audio/video equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all the units from the plugs before making any connections.
CD Recorder or Cassette Tape Deck The z terminal on the DVD Receiver is for connecting Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder or Cassette tape deck equipped with the same z terminal. When an Onkyo component is z -connected, you can point the remote...
Making Antenna Connections Connecting the Supplied FM and AM Indoor Antennas PREOUT AUDIO WOOFER TV/LINE DIGITAL OPTICAL Insert into the hole. Press up and Insert the end of hold the lever. the cord. IAdjusting the position of the FM indoor antenna While listening to an FM program (see page 37), extend the antenna and move it in various directions until the clearest signal is received, then secure the antenna with push pins in the position with the least distortion.
Connecting an FM Outdoor Antenna If the FM reception is not very clear with the supplied antenna, connect an FM outdoor antenna instead of the indoor FM antenna. Connecting coaxial cable to a 75/300 ohm antenna adapter* 1 Strip the end of the coaxial cable. 15 mm 2 With your fingernail or a small screwdriver, press the stoppers...
Connecting the Power/ Turning on the DVD Receiver Before connecting • Make sure that all the connections from pages 18 to 25 are complete (the connection to the TV is required). • Turning on the DVD Receiver may cause a momentary power surge, which might interfere with other electrical equipment such as computers.
I Setting the TV System The default setting of the DVD Receiver is AUTO, and unless you notice that the picture is distorted when playing some discs, you should leave it set to AUTO. If you experience picture distortion with some discs, set the TV system to match your country or region’s system.
Speaker Setup You need to set up the speaker configuration for the speaker system connected to the SPEAKERS connectors (see page 20.) Notes • Speaker setup cannot be done if; – Headphones are connected (see page 42) • It is not necessary to set the parameters again once you have completed the setup unless you change the speaker configuration.
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Before starting the procedure below, measure the distances from each speaker to the listening position. For pair speakers such as front left and right speakers, the distance from the listening position to one speaker should be the same as the distance to the other. In the procedure below, select the values which approximate the actual distances.
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Speaker Setup Adjust each speaker’s relative volume balance so that the volumes of all speakers’ test tones sound equal at the listening position. Adjusting Each Speaker's Relative Volume Balance – Test Tone Press TEST TONE. Each speaker emits the test tone (pink Remote controller noise) and the display shows the speaker only...
Getting Started Using Your DVD Receiver Before you can start to enjoy the digital audio and video on DVDs, be sure that you have either performed the Setup Navigator procedure described in the previous section or made the necessary settings in the Setup screen menus as outlined in the next section to set up the DVD receiver to correspond to your home system.
Getting Started Using Your DVD Receiver The Setup Navigator has been designed to simplify the process of getting the DVD Receiver ready to perform. Designed as a series of on-screen multiple-choice questions, the Setup Navigator automatically sets the video and language settings according to how the questions are answered.
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 DVD Receiver 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.
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Getting Started Using Your DVD Receiver 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.
PROGRESSIVE SCAN Theater-Dimensional 4/¢ £ Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back Remote controller Advancing to the next chapter (track) TUNER PRESET Press ¢. Press to skip forward to the next chapter (track). Skipping back to the previous chapter (track) Unit Press 4. •...
Getting Started Using Your DVD Receiver STANDBY/ON PROGRESSIVE SCAN Theater-Dimensional Resuming playback from where you stopped Use the resume feature to restart playback from the point that the disc was stopped last. This features cannot be used with MP3s and CDs. Press 7 once.
Listening to the Radio There are two ways to select radio stations: • Manual tuning • Presetting radio stations then selecting the preset channels Tuning Manually Press INPUT 2/3 on the unit or Unit INPUT SELECTOR 2/3 on the remote controller repeatedly to select the band (FM or AM).
Listening to the Radio PROGRESSIVE SCAN Theater-Dimensional FM Auto Preset Memory This function enables you to store the frequencies into memory automatically, without having to go through and store each frequency manually. Hold down the PRESET MEMORY button for a few seconds. “AUTO MEM”...
Selecting Preset Stations Before selecting preset stations, you need to preset the radio stations. See “Presetting Radio Stations” on page 37. Press INPUT SELECTOR 2/3 on Remote the remote controller or INPUT 2/3 controller INPUT SELECTOR on the unit to switch the input source to the FM or AM.
Playing the Connected Source This section shows you how to play the sources connected to the DVD Receiver. You may need to see “Connecting to a TV” on pages 18, 19 and “Connecting to Audio/ Video Equipment” on page 22 while following the steps in this section.
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Operating the Onkyo MD Recorder/CD Recorder/Cassette Tape Deck With the Supplied Remote Controller I Operating the Onkyo CD recorder, MD recorder or cassette tape deck to the DVD Receiver with the z cable (see page 23) Point the remote controller toward the DVD Receiver when you want to operate this equipment.
Various Functions Common to all the Sources Adjusting the Volume The volume of the front left and right, center, surround left and right, and subwoofer speakers will be adjusted at the same time. When headphones are connected, you can adjust the volume of the sound through the headphones.
Using the Timer Functions This manual uses the 24-hour display to describe how to set the clock. The clock display may also be switched to a AM/PM display. Caution • In the event of a power outage, or the power cord being removed from the socket, the clock display will disappear.
Using the Timer Functions Caution • You cannot change the settings to the current time or turn off time during playback timer or recording timer operation. Please make sure that the system is properly connected. The playback timer and recording timer will not function if connections are incomplete Types of timers SLEEP:...
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For FM, AM timer playback, first preset the radio stations (page 37). Caution If the current time is not set, you cannot preset the playback timer. Presetting the playback timer Repeatedly press TIMER to select TIMER the desired timer type. «...
Using the Timer Functions Be sure to preset FM and AM stations beforehand (page 37). Caution • If the current time is not set, you cannot preset the playback timer make sure that the current time is set. • Except for EVERY, all record timers record only once. When the recording is finished, the timer is deactivated.
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Set the power to Standby. STANDBY Press STANDBY to put the system into standby mode. • The muting function activates during timer recording. If you would like to monitor the sound during recording, press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function.
The Music mode allows you to enjoy stereo music from CD, etc. I Onkyo’s original Digital Signal Processing (DSP) modes The DVD Receiver offers the following special Onkyo sound mark are recorded using effects for sources other than Dolby Digital and DTS sounds. Orchestra This mode is suitable for classical and opera music.
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* Theater-Dimensional is a virtual surround technology developed by Onkyo. This technology is approved by Dolby Laboratories for the virtual surround processing of Virtual Dolby Digital and Virtual Dolby Surround products.
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Enjoying the Sound Effects Choosing Theater-Dimensional Mode Theater-Dimensional mode is the technology which controls the characteristics of the sounds reaching the listener’s left and right ears, therefore, there is a sweet spot where you can best experience the Theater-Dimensional effects. You need to adjust the location of the sweet spot and these other factors for the best possible Theater-Dimensional effect.
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Using Dolby Pro Logic II/ Onkyo’s Original DSP Modes See “The Input Sources and Available Listening Modes” on page 49. Before operating the remote controller Press SHIFT. SHIFT This switches the functions SURROUND of buttons. Press the desired button within 10 seconds after pressing this button.
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Enjoying the Sound Effects Adjusting Each Speaker’s Relative Volume Balance Temporarily You can readjust each speaker’s relative volume balance according to your preference while listening to the sound. The adjusted values will return to the values set on page 30 when the DVD Receiver enters standby mode, or the main power is switched off unless you save the values.
Using the LATE NIGHT Function • The LATE NIGHT function operates when the sound is DOLBY DIGITAL Surround. If you play a movie at low volume at night, set this function to “LOW” or “HIGH” to narrow the dynamic range of the sound and make it easier to hear.
Locating a Specific Title/Folder/ Chapter/Track/Location Searching for a Title, Folder, Chapter, Track, or Location on a Disc This DVD Receiver 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.
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.
Repeat Play You can repeat an entire title, folder, chapter or track, or just a part. Repeating a Disc, Title, Folder, Chapter or Track Press REPEAT repeatedly. REPEAT Each time you press REPEAT, the repeat mode changes as follows: (Characters in parentheses appear in the front panel display.) Repeat Chapter (REPEAT CHP) →...
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 Press 8, STEP/SLOW +/–. When viewing a DVD, if the paused picture shakes, select the [Field] setting in the Setup screen Video 2 menu [Still Picture] STEP/ SLOW...
Playing in a Favorite 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 DVD receiver, it is possible to make a program as you watch a DVD or Video CD or while listening to an MP3 or a CD.
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I To save a program in memory This DVD Receiver can memorize the programs on up to 24 DVDs. By turning the [Program Memory] to [On], the DVD Receiver will save your program and recall it the next time you use the same DVD. When the program memory exceeds 24, programs will be erased in chronological order from the oldest program in memory.
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Playing in a Favorite Order 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 55, the tracks are displayed here.
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Additional programming options After you have made a program, it is then possible to confirm, add, or clear the contents of the program. I To confirm the contents of a program On a CD or Video CD track program, press PROGRAM to confirm.
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 back in random order.
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.
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 DVD receiver (Last Memory locations saved for Video CDs are effective only if the disc remains loaded in the DVD receiver).
Condition Memory/Selecting the Camera Angle You can store in memory settings for DVDs you often watch. Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the DVD receiver, or switch power to the DVD receiver to standby. If you load a disc that has its settings memorized, “COND.
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.
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current track number/ elapsed time of total number of tracks current track in folder Play 16/20 0.05 Track TRACK1~1 track name « current folder number/total elapsed time of number of folders current track Play 2/10 0.05 Folder FOLDER~1 folder name «...
Customizing the Function Settings The procedure on this page describes how to operate the menus on the Setup screen. These menus are used to set and adjust a number of system settings. The various functions that can be adjusted are covered throughout this manual.
I When setting up for the first time It is recommended to set up the DVD receiver using the Setup Navigator (page 32). If you selected [Auto Start Off] when the Setup Navigator appeared, you may still set up the DVD Receiver using the Setup Navigator in the General menu screen.
Customizing the Function 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.
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Setting the Video 1 Options I Connecting to a progressive scan- compatible TV (Other than European model) Compared to a standard interlaced TV picture, a progressive scan TV is capable of stable, flicker-free images. Set only if you connected the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a progressive scan-compatible TV or monitor.
Customizing the Function 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 DVD receiver’s memory. Make changes to the [Video Adjust] setting in the Setup screen Video 2 menu.
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<Other than European model when set to [Interlace] setting in the Setup screen Video 1 menu and European model> Fine Focus Switch [On] to reveal greater detail (higher resolution) in the picture. Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the elements in the picture. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the high-frequency (detailed) elements in the picture.
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Customizing the Function Settings Setting the Video 2 Options I Changing the Background of the Screen You can select a background to appear when the DVD Receiver is in the stop mode. Make changes to the [Background] setting in the Setup screen Video 2 menu.
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 DVD receiver.
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Customizing the Function 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.
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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.
Customizing the Function Settings Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle 5-language preferences (pages 75-77). Language Input-code Japanese (ja) 1001 English (en) 0514 French (fr) 0618 German (de) 0405 Italian (it) 0920 Spanish (es) 0519 Chinese (zh) 2608...
Setting the Parental Lock Level This DVD receiver 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 jacket and the accompanying documentation to see if a particular disc contains a parental lock level.
Customizing the Function Settings Setting the Parental Lock Level I Setting the Country Code Change your Country Code whenever you feel it is necessary. However, if you forget your existing password, you cannot enter this screen to change it. 1 Select [Country Code] in the [Parental Lock] setting and press ENTER.
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Memorizing settings (Function Memory) Up to 5 settings can be memorized. Press DVD SETUP. 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. As each menu is selected with the cursor, the settings appear below the menu heading.
Recording Using the Connected Equipment You can record according to the following using the connected recording equipment: • Sound/picture of discs played back by the DVD Receiver, • Sound of FM/AM programs, and • Sound/picture of the connected source. Basic Recording Procedure Set the recording equipment (MD recorder, DAT, Cassette tape deck, VCR, DVD recorder, CD recorder,...
Controlling a TV connected to the DVD Receiver By learning a pre-programming code, you can make the RC-505M remote controller able to operate a product from another brand. The buttons that are used for operation are given on page 15. Learning a pre-programming code Find the 3-digit number for the brand name of the component that...
• Deactivate the muting function. • Check the connections to the DVD Receiver. • Contact your nearest Onkyo service center. • Decrease the volume, then disconnect the headphones. • Use the MASTER VOLUME to turn up the volume.
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Symptoms Causes Playback doesn’t follow the • The DVD Receiver is in repeat playback course of the disc’s mode, memory playback mode, or programs. random playback mode, etc. The buttons on the remote • Power supply fluctuations or other controller and DVD abnormalities such as static electricity Receiver do not operate.
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Troubleshooting Symptoms Too much noise is heard or sound is interrupted occasionally. (The FM STEREO indicator does not light steadily.) The sound is distorted or sound volume decreases. Sound is excessively distorted. No preset channels are selected. Sound is reproduced from the speakers but not recorded.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Power Output (FTC) All channels 25 watts per channel min. RMS. into 6 ohms two channel driven, 1,000 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. Continuous power output (DIN) All channels 21 watts per channel min. RMS.
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