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DVD Changer
DV-C501
Instruction Manual
DISC SKIP
DIMMER
DISPLAY
DISC SELECT
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STANDBY / ON
POWER
POWER
ON
OFF
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DVD Changer.
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 Changer.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
NEXT SELECTION
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PLAY
CD PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
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DV- C
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DVD / VIDEO CD / CD CHANGER
Contents
Before Using Your DVD Changer
Getting Started
Connections
Basic Playback
Advanced Playback
Function Setup
Others
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- Page 1 DISC SELECT STANDBY / ON POWER POWER Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DVD Changer. 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 Changer.
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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 CAUTION: VISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. CAUTION: THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. - Page 4 Precautions 1. Regional restriction codes (region number) Regional restriction codes are built-in to DVD changers and DVD discs for each sales region. If the regional code of the DVD changer does not match one of the regional codes of the DVD disc, playback is not possible.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Notes on the Discs You Can Use with this Unit ... 9 Discs You can Use ... 9 Connections Connecting the DV-C501 to a TV ... 10 Connecting the DV-C501 to a TV ... 10 Connecting to an Audio System and TV with COMPONENT VIDEO Inputs ... -
Page 6: Getting Started
• Enhanced black-level setting • Next Selection Video Features • DTS Compatibility means the DV-C501 can pass a DTS- encoded digital signal from discs with DTS soundtracks to an external processor or receiver with a DTS decoder • Advanced 10-Bit 27 MHz Video D/A Conversion for four times the accuracy of conventional 8-bit, 13.5 MHz systems... -
Page 7: Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories After unpacking, check whether the box contains all items listed below. If anything is missing, contact the ONKYO dealer where you bought the DVD Changer. The number of accessories is indicated in brackets. Remote controller (RC-417DV) [1] Batteries for the remote controller... -
Page 8: Preparing The Remote Controller
Using the remote controller Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor. DV-C501 Notes: • Place the unit away from strong light such as direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent light which can prevent proper operation of the remote controller. -
Page 9: Notes On The Discs You Can Use With This Unit
Notes on the Discs You Can Use with this Unit In this section, you will learn which discs can be used with your DV-C501, and how to handle, clean, and store them. Discs You can Use Your DVD Changer can play back the following discs:... -
Page 10: Connections
TV’s audio input. • Be sure to establish a direct video connection between the DV-C501 and your TV set. Do not route the video signal through your VCR or other video component. Otherwise the picture may be distorted due to the DVD disc’s copy protection. -
Page 11: Connecting To An Audio System And Tv With Component Video Inputs
Your DV-C501 provides several options for audio playback: you can use the analog or one of the digital audio outputs. If your amplifier only provides analog inputs, use the DV-C501’s ANALOG OUTPUTs and select them via the on-screen menu (“Analog 2ch”). -
Page 12: Other Audio Playback Options
CDs to your amplifier in the digital domain if it is fitted with a digital input. See pages 10 and 11 for the video hookup of the DV-C501 to your TV set. When using an optical digital cable, remove the cap from the DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL connector and firmly fit the cable’s jack into the connector. -
Page 13: Connecting To An Amplifier Equipped With A Dts Decoder
Warnings • If you connect to the digital input of an amplifier that does not have a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder, set the DV-C501’s “Audio Out Select” function to “PCM.” Any other setting may damage your ears or speakers when using high volume levels. -
Page 14: Dvd / Video Cd / Cd Changer Dv- C
Basic Playback Preparations • To view a video disc, switch on your TV set and select the video input the DV-C501 is connected to. See also pages 10, 11 for how to connect the DVD Changer to your TV set. - Page 15 The FIRST SETUP screen The FIRST SETUP screen is only displayed the very first time you switch on your DV-C501. This page allows you to set the To obtain a higher picture quality Occasionally, some picture distortion not usually visible during a normal telecast may appear on the TV screen during playback of a DVD video disc.
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Page 16: Direct Playback, Stop And Pause
3. Wait until the disc drawer has opened completely, then remove the disc. Notes: • Do not move the DV-C501 during playback or subject it to strong vibrations to avoid damaging the discs. • Use the OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote controller or DVD player to open and close the disc drawer. -
Page 17: Slow-Motion Playback
REMOTE CONTROLLER Slow-Motion Playback DVD video discs can be played back in slow motion. This is done by reducing the playback speed. Press the playback. SLOW By pressing either button repeatedly, you can cycle through the three available playback speeds. TV screen 1/2 the 1/4 the... -
Page 18: Locating Titles, Chapters, Or Tracks
Locating Titles, Chapters, or Tracks DVD video disc Title 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Normally, DVD video discs are divided into “titles”, while the titles are themselves sub-divided into “chapters”. VIDEO CDs and audio CDs are divided into “tracks”. You can quickly locate any specific title, chapter, or track. Locating a Title Using the Title Menu If the DVD video disc you are playing back contains a title menu, you can locate any specific title you wish to play back. -
Page 19: Selecting Chapters Or Tracks
Selecting Chapters or Tracks Direct Selection using the Numeric Buttons The DV-C501 also allows you to directly select a Chapter of a Title (DVD video discs) or a Track (Video or audio CD). Note: Steps 1 and 2 are only necessary for DVD video discs. Start with step 3 if you want to select a Track of a Video or audio CD. -
Page 20: Selecting A Precise Scene Or Audio Passage
Selecting a Precise Scene or Audio Passage It is also possible to directly select a given location and to start playback from there. This may come in handy when you want to view a given scene (DVD video discs/Video CDs) or listen to a specific passage (audio CD) within the currently selected Title or Track. -
Page 21: Repeat Functions
Repeat Functions Your DVD Changer allows you to repeat a given Title, Chapter/track or disc indefinitely. It is also possible to repeat a given scene or audio passage (A–B Repeat). Repeating a Title or Chapter/Track Here is what you need to do in order to program a playback loop of the selected Title, Chapter/track, or disc: Select the disc that contains the material to be repeated (or that you... -
Page 22: Setting The Desired Playback Order
Chapter : 25 Chapter : 25 Your DV-C501 comes with a special 28-step memory that allows you to program the order in which the Titles and Chapters/tracks are to be played back. Such “sequences” can include material from several discs. - Page 23 Here are a few programming examples: Chapters 25 and 12 of Title # 2 on disc #3 (two steps): Disc number Title number Memory 1 Memory 2 All chapters of Title #1 on disc #1: Disc number Title number Memory 3 Chapter 2 of Title #4 on disc #1: Memory 4 MEMORY...
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Page 24: Additional Playback Functions
(i.e. not right away). During playback of an audio CD, press NEXT the NEXT SELECTION button on the SELECTION DV-C501 or the remote controller to activate this function. NEXT indicator flashes The NEXT indicator flashes and the disc number and track number disappear on the display. -
Page 25: Using The Dvd Changer As Cd Player
Notes: • The CD PLAY button does not work while the DV-C501 is playing back a disc other than an audio CD. You first need to press the STOP button. Next, press the CD PLAY button to enter CD PLAY Mode. -
Page 26: Random Playback
Chapter : 2 Chapter : 2 The DV-C501’s Random playback functions allow you to select a mode where the DV-C501 decides which Title or Chapter/track to play next. A similar function is available on most CD players. There are two Random functions:... -
Page 27: Dvd Video Disc Functions
DVD Video Disc Functions Zooming in The Zoom function allows you to magnify a portion of a picture. Feel free to select the area to be magnified. Press the ZOOM button during normal ZOOM or slow (see page 17) playback or while playback is paused (“still”, see page 16). -
Page 28: Audio Playback Settings
DV-C501 automatically converts the audio data to an acceptable format for your amplifier. The DV-C501 accepts the Dolby Digital, DTS, and PCM recording systems. Other systems cannot be played back. See also the conversion table below for details about the available options. Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel is displayed as “... - Page 29 • The Audio settings are not saved internally. When you switch off the DVD Changer or open the disc tray, the DV-C501 returns to the default setting. See page 34. • When you select an option that is not available on the selected DVD video disc, the DV-C501 ignores your setting and goes on using the previously selected language, etc.
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Page 30: Using The Subtitle Feature
• The Subtitle settings are not saved internally. When you switch off the DVD Changer or open the disc tray, the DV-C501 returns to the default settings. See page 34. • When you select an option that is not available on the selected DVD video disc, the DV-C501 ignores your setting and goes on using the previously selected language, etc. -
Page 31: Using The On-Screen Display Functions
Information about a disc and its operational status can be monitored on your TV screen. If you want to take advantage of this feature for audio CDs, please remember to connect the DV-C501 to your TV set (see pages 10 and 11) and to switch it on. -
Page 32: Function Setup
Advanced Settings The DV-C501 contains a lot more functions than have been covered so far. Most of these functions can only be accessed via the on-screen menu. Please note that not all available functions apply to all disc types supported by the DV-C501. Setting the language, for instance, has no effect for audio CDs. - Page 33 Setting On-Screen Language Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language TV Shape Black Level PAL/Auto* Audio Out Select Dynamic Range Control Karaoke Vocal Extended Audio Features On-Screen Displays OSD Background Color Extended Subtitle Features Screen Saver Pause/Still Parental Lock Title Stop *U.S.
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Page 34: Language Functions
Advanced Settings LANGUAGE On-Screen Language Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language LANGUAGE Functions On-Screen Language This function allows you to select the language for the on- screen displays. U.S. & Canadian models Other area models • English • English •... -
Page 35: Picture Settings
Subtitle Language Use this function to select the subtitle language, or to switch the subtitles off altogether. U.S. & Canadian models • English • French • Spanish • No Subtitle (subtitles are switched off) • Others: To select another language than the above, see steps (a) –... -
Page 36: Audio Settings
This function allows you to select the outputs and format for audio playback. Always select the setting that best matches your amplifier’s capabilities and input connectors. The “Bitstream” and “PCM” options refer to the DV-C501’s digital outputs. See also “Other Audio Playback Options” on page Bitstream:... -
Page 37: Display Settings
DISPLAY On-Screen Displays OSD Background Color Gray Extended Subtitle Features Screen Saver DISPLAY Settings On-Screen Displays This function allows you to activate or suppress the display of on-screen icons that inform you about the operational status. Off: Operational icons or messages (e.g. “Play”, “ not displayed. - Page 38 Level3 Level2 “Selecting the Next/Previous Chapter or Track” on Level1 page 19. The DV-C501 stops after playback of a title is com- pleted. PBC (Playback Control) Off: The menu screen of the selected Video CD (if avail- able) is not displayed.
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Page 39: Table Of Languages
Table of Languages Table of Languages and Their Abbreviations Abbreviation Abbreviation of the Language 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 KOR (KO) -
Page 40: Others
Troubleshooting If your DV-C501 does not seem to work as expected, check the following table for the possible cause before contacting your ONKYO dealer or service. Symptoms and Corrections Symptom No power. • The power plug is disconnected. No picture. -
Page 41: Identification Of Controls
Identification of Controls See the pages in [ ] for details. Front Panel DISPLAY button [31] DIMMER button [42] DISC1-5 buttons [14, 15] DIMMER DISPLAY DISC SELECT STANDBY/ON STANDBY / ON indicator [14] STANDBY/ON POWER POWER button [14] POWER button [14] Rear Panel S VIDEO OUT jack [10] COMPONENT... -
Page 42: Dvd Display
Identification of Controls DVD Display Track number indicator Chapter number indicator Group number indicator Title number indicator NEXT DISC indicator The indicators vary depending on the kinds of discs you play. DVD Video disc • When closing the disc tray: Example Total number of titles •... -
Page 43: Remote Controller
Most steps in this manual need to be performed using the supplied remote controller. That is why the functions of the remote controller’s buttons are explained in the relative chapters and sections. See the pages in [ ] for details. Remote Controller STOP button [16, 17, 38] PLAY button [15-20,22,26]... -
Page 44: Specifications
Audio output (analog audio) • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 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.
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