SOFTWARE. USE OF SOFTWARE NOT INTENDED FOR REGION 1 PLAYBACK MAY RESULT IN UNDESIRABLE PLAYER PERFORMANCE. Thank you for your purchase of the Onkyo DVD 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 DVD player.
Safety Precautions “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.”...
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by Onkyo, or parties authorized by Onkyo, could void the user’s warrantee of the equipment. This label on the rear panel of the unit states that: 1.This unit is a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and employs a laser inside the cabinet.
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Precautions FOR CANADIAN MODEL: POUR LE MODELE CANADIEN: For models having a power cord with a polarized plug. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. • THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSION FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
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When the DVD player is not in use, be sure to remove the disc and turn off the power. If you do not use the DVD player for a long period, the unit may not function properly in the future. Turn on and use the DVD player occasionally.
Features Audiophile-class DVD/VIDEO CD/CD player Component Video Outputs (Gold-Plated) Dolby * Digital Audio Output 10-Bit Video D/A conversion Optical & Coaxial digital audio output Complete front-panel control 4-power picture zoom Brushed aluminum front panel DTS ** Bitstream Digital Out 3D DNR function * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Table of Contents Introduction Safety Precautions ... 2 Important Safeguards ... 2 Precautions ... 3-5 Features ... 6 Connections Connecting to a TV ... 12 Connecting to an Audio System and TV with COMPONENT VIDEO Inputs ... 13 Basic Playback Playing a Disc ...
Connections for remote control ( z ) When connecting ONKYO products, it is necessary to attach the z cable to be able to use the remote controller of the main component to control the entire system. 1.To use this DVD player with an amplifier (or receiver), cassette tape deck and tuner with the z symbol, insert the remote control cable plugs into the REMOTE CONTROL jacks.
DVD Display • Pressing of the DIMMER button changes the brightness of the Display. Normal RANDOM indicator 25 Title number indicator MEMORY indicator 24 RANDOM MEMORY V C D D V D VCD/Audio CD indicator DVD indicator Chapter/track number indicator The indicators vary depending on the kinds of discs you play.
Identification of Controls The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote controller. See the page in Remote Controller SET UP button POWER button 16 AUDIO button 29 ANGLE button 28 Direction buttons ENTER button RETURN button 35 Number buttons 20 SEARCH button 20 FR (fast reverse) button 18...
DVD player with the remote controller. Notes on the remote controller: Direct the remote controller at the remote sensor of the DVD player. Do not drop or give the remote controller a shock. Do not leave the remote controller near an extremely hot or humid place.
Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV and how to activate TV input as well. When you connect the DVD player to your TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before making any connections.
Refer to the instruction manual of the connected equipment as well. When you connect the DVD player to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet before making any connections.
Connecting to Optional Equipment You can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds by connecting the DVD player to optional audio equipment. For connection to your TV, see pages 12 and 13. Select the connection type depending on your audio equipment. When connecting the optical digital cable, remove the cap and fit the connector into the jack firmly. When not using the jack, keep it capped to protect it from dust intrusion.
Notes: DO NOT connect the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack of the DVD player to the AC-3 RF input of a Dolby Digital Receiver. This input on you’re A/V Receiver is reserved for Laserdisc use only and is incompatible with the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack of the DVD player.
Preparations When you want to view a disc, turn on the TV and select the video input connected to the DVD player. When you want to enjoy the sound of discs from the audio system, turn on the audio system and select the input connected to the DVD player.
Doing so may cause the DVD player to malfunction. • Do not push up on the disc tray or put any objects other than discs on the disc tray. Doing so may cause the DVD player to malfunction.
DVD disc.) Notes: The DVD player does not play back sound and subtitles during scan reverse and forward of DVD video discs. However, the DVD player plays back sound during fast forward or fast reverse playback of audio CDs.
PLAY Notes: • The DVD player’s memory is also cleared when: – you unplug the DVD player from the wall outlet after you stop playback. – you open the disc tray. – You adjust/change parental lock 42 or select a disc menu language setting 34 .
TV screen, follow those instructions. If you display the title menu during playback and press the TITLE button again without selecting any title, the DVD player resumes playback from the point where you first pressed the TITLE button.
• When you set “Title Stop” to “Off” 44 , you can access to locate chapters in another title. If you go back to the preceding title by pressing the DOWN q button, the DVD player locates the first chapter of the title. When "Title Stop" is set to "On", you can access chapters only within the current title.
STOP button. Notes: • The DVD player memorizes only one location at each side of a DVD video disc. It has the capability to memorize 3 different locations (eg. 3 single sided discs). Storing the fourth memory location erases the first.
(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.
• Some discs may not permit memory playback operation. • If you press the REPEAT button during memory playback, the DVD player repeats the current memory playback. • You cannot select title, chapter, and track numbers not included on the disc.
You can play back titles, chapters within a title, or tracks in random order. (Random playback) Playing Titles in Random Order The DVD player automatically selects the titles in a DVD video disc and plays them randomly. Press RANDOM twice during stop.
Selecting 3D DNR Picture Enhancement 3D DNR You can enhance picture quality during playback. (3D DNR) Selecting 3D DNR On/Off You can view a picture with less video noise. Press 3D DNR during playback. 3D DNR The current setting appears. Each time you press the 3D DNR button, the effect changes as follows.
Zooming a Picture You can magnify areas within a picture. Zooming a Picture You can zoom in on a picture. You can shift the zoom point as well. Press ZOOM during normal, slow or ZOOM still playback. If you further press the ZOOM button repeatedly, the magnification level increases.
Selecting the Camera Angle Angle : 1 You can select a preferred camera angle to watch a scene. 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 ANGLE recorded with multiple angles.
If this is the case, press the MENU button and choose the appropriate language from the selections on the disc menu. • When you turn on the DVD player or replace a disc, player returns to the initial default setting. 35 •...
To turn off the subtitle setting indication CLEAR Notes: When you turn on the DVD player or replace a disc, player returns to the initial default setting. 35 When you select a subtitle language which is not included on the disc, the DVD player plays a prior language programmed on the disc.
Using the On-Screen Display You can view information about a disc and its operational status on the TV screen. Checking the Operational Status You can view the current title number, track number, and total playing time of the disc on the TV screen. Press DISPLAY during stop.
Customizing the Function Settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Selecting a Setting Category The setting menu asks you to select a setting category from LANGUAGE, PICTURE, AUDIO, DISPLAY and OPERATION, Each selected category will provide you setting details. Press SET UP during stop.
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Setting On-Screen Language Disc menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language TV Shape Black Level 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 Remote Confirmation Title Stop Details To select a preferred language for on-screen displays.
Subtitle Language Others Code • Some DVD video discs 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. (continued) Select a preferred language by pressing , and then press ENTER.
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RETURN : If you press the RETURN button while a menu appears on the screen, you will return to the previous menu screen displayed. Audio Language LANGUAGE English On-Screen Language Disc Menu Language French Audio Language Spanish Subtitle Language Others Subtitle Language LANGUAGE On-Screen Language...
Customizing the Function Settings After you select PICTURE 32 , adjust to your preference. PICTURE Setting (Continued from page 32.) ENTER Press TV Shape ENTER PICTURE 4:3LB TV Shape 4:3 LetterBox Black Level Nrml 4:3 Normal 16:9Widescreen to select the item, then press ENTER. 4:3 LetterBox: Select when a 4:3 TV is connected.
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RETURN : If you press the RETURN button while a menu appears on the screen, you will return to the previous menu screen displayed. Black Level PICTURE TV Shape 4:3LB Enhanced Black Level Nrml Normal SET UP Press SETUP. The setting menu disappears. Enhanced: Expanded black level.
PCM: Select when a 2 channel digital stereo amplifier is connected. 15 The DVD player outputs sounds in the PCM 2ch (48 kHz/16 bit) format when you play a DVD video disc recorded on the Dolby Digital or PCM recording system.
On: Some DVD video discs contain special language track that describes the actions on-screen for visually impaired persons. The DVD player automatically plays this special feature. Off: The DVD player does not play this special feature. ENTER ENTER REMOTE CONTROLLER Select "On"...
ENTER On: Some DVD video discs contain special subtitles, an enhancement of closed captioning for hearing impaired persons. The DVD player automatically displays these special subtitles. Off: The DVD player does not display these special subtitles. Gray ENTER ENTER (continued) Select "On"...
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RETURN : If you press the RETURN button while a menu appears on the screen, you will return to the previous menu screen displayed. Screen Saver DISPLAY On-Screen Displays OSD Background Color Gray Extended Subtitle Features Screen Saver SET UP Press SETUP.
• DVD video discs may or may not respond to the parental lock settings. This Is not a defect in the DVD player. Make sure this function works with your DVD video discs.
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RETURN : If you press the RETURN button while a menu appears on the screen, you will return to the previous menu screen displayed. When you select “On” 42 : Viewable Level8 Level7 Level6 Level5 Level4 Level3 Level2 Level1 Locked Level8 Viewable Level7...
Customizing the Function Settings OPERATION Setting (continued) (Continued) Remote Confirmation OPERATION Pause/Still Auto Parental Lock Remote Confirmation Title Stop Title Stop OPERATION Pause/Still Auto Parental Lock Remote Confirmation Title Stop OPERATION Pause/Still Auto Parental Lock Remote Confirmation Title Stop * PBC is the abbreviation of Playback Control.
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RETURN : If you press the RETURN button while a menu appears on the screen, you will return to the previous menu screen displayed. SET UP Press SETUP. The setting menu disappears. RETURN REMOTE CONTROLLER...
Table of Languages Table of Languages and Their Abbreviations Abbreviation Language of the 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) Korean MAY (MS) Malay SPA (ES) Spanish...
DVD player or the disc. Notes on Region Numbers The region number of this DVD player is 1. If region numbers, which stand for their playable area, are printed on your DVD video disc and you do not find not be allowed by the player.
Connect the power plug into the wall outlet securely. • Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the DVD player appears on the TV screen. • Connect the video cable into the jacks securely.
Specifications DVD Player/Outputs/Supplied Accessories 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...
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