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SACD & DVD AUDIO/VIDEO
PLAYER
DV-SP800
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing the ONKYO SACD & DVD
AUDIO/VIDEO 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 SACD & DVD AUDIO/
VIDEO PLAYER.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Connecting
Setting Up the Player
Basic Playback
Advanced Playback
Function Setup
Toubleshooting
Others
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  • Page 1 SACD & DVD AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYER DV-SP800 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the ONKYO SACD & DVD AUDIO/VIDEO 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 SACD &...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setting Up the Player Setting Up the Player ... 21 • Various sound formats and sound effects Basic Playback Getting Started Using Your DVD Player ... 25 Others Programming the Commands of Other Remote Control Units into the Remote Controller ... 65 Register the Codes of Other Unit’s Remote...

  • Page 3: 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 4: Precautions

    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 5 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. The regional number can be found on the rear panel of the DVD Player.

  • Page 6: 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 7: Handling Discs

    MP3 compatibility information • The CD-ROM must be ISO 9660 compatible. • Files should be MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format, 44.1 or 48kHz, fixed bit-rate. Incompatible files will not play and “UNPLAYABLE MP3 FORMAT” will be displayed. • Not compatible with variable bit-rate (VBR) files. •...

  • Page 8: Features/Supplied Accessories

    Pre-programmed and Learning 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-498DV) [1] Batteries (size AA/UM-3) [2]...

  • Page 9: Before You Start

    Before You Start Setting the Voltage Selector (Worldwide models only) Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform with local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match the voltage of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit.

  • Page 10: Index To Parts And Controls

    2 STANDBY/ON button [20, 21, 25, 28, 46, 64] When STANDBY/ON button is pressed to ON while the POWER switch is set to ON, the DV-SP800 turns on and the STANDBY indicator turns off. The indicator around 0 button lights up.
  • Page 11 I Display DVD - AUDIO SACD V CD PROGRESSIVE 1 Ÿ D indicator Lights when Dolby Digital sound is selected and played back. (Only with DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital). 2 Inserted disc indicator [25] 3 TITLE/GROUP indicator 4 GUI (Graphical User Interface) indicator Lights when an on-screen menu operation is being performed.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    1 VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT jacks [16] If your TV has component inputs, you can connect a component video cable to your TV and to your DVD Player for ideal video quality. The component Video Cable only carries the video signal;...
  • Page 13 DVD Player or other pre-programmed component, and when learning the command of another remote control unit. 2 ON/STANDBY buttons [20] Press ON to turn the DVD Player on and STANDBY to put the DVD Player in standby. (The STANDBY indicator lights up.) 3 0 button [25] Press to open and close the disc tray.
  • Page 14 Remote controller buttons that can be used to control your Onkyo receiver Press RCVR to set the remote controller to operate an Onkyo receiver. The following buttons can be used to operate an Onkyo receiver. Refer to the manual supplied with your receiver for details on each function.

  • Page 15: Connecting

    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 16: Making Component Video Connections

    Connecting to a TV Making component video connections If the TV or monitor has component video inputs, making this type of video connection will produce the ideal picture quality for the presentation of DVD-Video. Using a component video cable (sold separately), connect the VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT jacks to the corresponding component video input jacks on the TV.

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Tv (European Models)

    Connecting to a TV (European models) I Connecting to a TV Using the SCART Cable (European models) Connect the DVD Player and your TV using the supplied SCART cable. Note S Video and RGB signals are not output from AC CONNECTOR 1.

  • Page 18: 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 pages 15, 16 and 17, connecting with an amplifier provides you high quality dynamic sounds.

  • Page 19: Making Discrete 5.1 Channel Analog Output Connections

    Note To ensure proper delivery of sound, be sure to match the names of the jacks on the DVD Player and the component being connected to. Do not connect the PHONO, or TUNER jacks of other components to this player.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Power/Turning On The Dvd Player

    Connecting the Power/Turning on the DVD Player Before connecting • The DV-SP800 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-SP800 will automatically enter the standby state and the STANDBY indicator will light (same condition after step 2 below).

  • Page 21: Setting Up The Player

    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 22: Setting The Osd Language

    Setting Up the Player Using the Setup Navigator 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 23 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 24: Various Sound Formats And Sound Effects

    Setting Up the Player Various sound formats and sound effects Minimum speaker configuration for DTS/Dolby Digital/MPEG2 surround sounds Left front speaker Center 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 25: Basic Playback

    • 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 26: 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 27: Forward And Reverse Scanning

    SACD 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. • Press once to skip back to the start of the chapter (track) currently playing.

  • Page 28: Resuming Playback From Where You Stopped

    Getting Started Using Your DVD Player DVD-V 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 SACD, DVD Audio discs, MP3s and CDs.

  • Page 29: Advanced Playback

    Advanced Playback 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 , STEP/SLOW e / E. Press When viewing a DVD, if the paused picture shakes, select the [Field] setting in the...

  • Page 30: Locating A Specific Title/Folder/Chapter/Track/Location

    Locating a Specific Title/Group/Folder/ Chapter/Track/Location SACD Searching for a Title, Group, Folder, Chapter, Track, or Location on a Disc This player offers different ways of accessing the information on a DVD, Video CD, CD, SACD or MP3. Using Search, you can search for titles or chapters on a DVD-Video, groups or tracks on a DVD-Audio, tracks on a Video CD, CD or folders or tracks on a MP3 and even select the point in time to start...

  • Page 31: 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-R/CD-RW containing MP3 tracks. Press MENU to enter the MP3 Navigator screen.

  • Page 32: Repeat Play

    Repeat Play You can repeat an entire title, group, folder, chapter or track, or just a part. SACD Repeating a Title, Group, 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 33: Random Play

    Random Play Play titles, groups, chapters, or tracks on a disc in random order. Playing in Random Order RANDOM Random playback of chapters within one title or tracks within one group Press RANDOM once. “Random Chapter” appears on the screen, and chapters within the title will be played back in random order.

  • Page 34: Playing In A Favorite Order

    Playing in a Favorite Order You can combine your favorite titles, groups, folders, chapters or tracks and play them in any order. Programming DVDs A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized. PROGRAM Press PROGRAM. The Program screen appears. Program Chapter Program Title Title...

  • Page 35: Programming Mp3S

    Programming MP3s A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized. PROGRAM Press PROGRAM to enter the [MP3 Program] screen. If you added tracks to the program list from the “Using the MP3 navigator” on page 31, the tracks are displayed here. Total number of folder and track Folder name MP3 Program...
  • Page 36 Playing in a Favorite Order SACD Programming Video CDs, CDs, SACDs A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized. PROGRAM Press PROGRAM. The program screen appears. When a SACD, Video CD or CD is loaded, the cursor appears in the program window. Program Track Track Current:...
  • Page 37 I To add a title/group/chapter/track to a program Press and hold PROGRAM for about 2 seconds. The current title/group/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 38: Selecting The Camera Angle

    Selecting the Camera Angle You can select a camera angle when viewing DVDs with the multi-angle option. DVD-V Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle) Press ANGLE during playback. The camera angle changes each time you press the button. Angle : 1/4 »...

  • Page 39: Selecting The Audio/Subtitle Language

    Selecting the Audio/ Subtitle Language DVD-V 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 the desired language.

  • Page 40: (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 41: Memorizing Settings For Often Viewed Dvds

    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 42: 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.)

  • Page 43: Listening Through Headphones

    Listening through Headphones You can connect stereo headphones to the DVD Player. SACD Listening through Headphones Connect the plug of the stereo PHONES headphones to the PHONES jack on the DVD player. STANDBY POWER Adjusting the phones level PHONES LEVEL DV-SP800 SACD &...

  • Page 44: 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-Video, groups and tracks on a DVD-Audio or tracks on a SACD, Video CD or CD or folders and tracks on a MP3.
  • Page 45 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 → Display Off → Normal While the display is off, if you perform a button operation, the display momentarily switches to Very Dim.

  • Page 46: Function Setup

    Function Setup Adjusting Audio and Video 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.

  • Page 47: Changing To The Setup Screen "Expert" Menu Mode

    The setting will be effective the next time a DVD is loaded. • 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.

  • Page 48: 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. When [Audio DRC] is set to [Off], there is no effect on the audio source.

  • Page 49: Dts Out

    I DTS Out This player is capable of outputting DTS digital audio for DVDs recorded in DTS. If 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 [DTS 3 PCM].

  • Page 50: Setting The Audio 2 Options

    Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Setting the Audio 1 Options I SACD Playback Expert SACD discs can be divided up into several different areas stereo audio, 5.1 channel audio and (for hybrid SACDs) standard CD audio. The SACD Playback setting enables you to select which area of the disc you want to play.
  • Page 51 I Gain Settings Expert You may want to make this setting if you connected this player to your amplifier using the 5.1 channel analog outputs. Under the default setting, all channels are output at the relative volumes they were recorded at. Change the setting to [Variable] if you want to adjust the relative volume levels of any of the speakers.

  • Page 52: 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 53: Setting The Video 1 Options

    Setting the Video 1 Options I Component Video 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 to a progressive-scan compatible TV or monitor. Make changes to the [Component Video] settings in the setup screen [Video 1] menu.

  • Page 54: 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 55 • Chroma Level – Adjusts how saturated colors appear. • Chroma Delay – Compensates for misalignment of the Y (brightness) and the C (color) components. Adjusts the brightness of the darker images in the picture. Only effective with progress scan signals. 5 Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to adjust the settings.

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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 58 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 SUBTTL, the language selected at this setting will be selected when the disc is changed.
  • Page 59 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 60: Language Code List

    Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences (page 57– 59). Language Input-code Japanese (ja) 1001 English (en) 0514 French (fr) 0618 German (de) 0405 Italian (it) 0920 Spanish (es) 0519 Chinese (zh)

  • Page 61: 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 62: 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 63: Country Code List

    Country Code List Country Input-code ARGENTINA 0118 AUSTRALIA 0121 0120 AUSTRIA 0205 BELGIUM 0218 BRAZIL 0301 CANADA 0312 CHILE CHINA 0314 DENMARK 0411 0609 FINLAND 0618 FRANCE 0405 GERMANY 0811 HONG KONG 0914 INDIA INDONESIA 0904 0920 ITALY 1016 JAPAN 1118 KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 1325...

  • Page 64: Memorizing Settings (Function Memory)

    Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Memorizing Settings (Function Memory) Up to 5 settings can be memorized. 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. As each menu is selected with the cursor, the settings appear below the menu heading.

  • Page 65: Programming The Commands Of Other Remote Control Units Into The Remote Controller

    Others 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 66 Notes • Some buttons have already been programmed to control functions of an Onkyo receiver. Therefore, it is recommended to program additional functions of the receiver that are not already programmed in the remote controller. • If no buttons are pressed for more than 30 seconds during the...
  • Page 67 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. When you release the buttons, the SEND/ LEARN indicator lights.

  • Page 68: Register The Codes Of Other Unit's Remote Controllers

    Register the Codes of Other Unit's Remote Controllers Register the codes of other unit's (TV or VCR) remote controllers Use this feature to register the remote codes of other remote control units. Please look up your TV/VCR from list of remote control codes starting on page 69. While pressing and holding down the desired MODE button (VCR or TV) on the remote controller press...
  • Page 69 Preset Settings I TV Brand Remote Code AIWA 100, 101 AKAI 102, 103, 104 AUDIO SONIC BELL&HOWELL BLAUPUNKT BRIONVEGA 108, 109 CENTURION COLTINA 111, 112, 113 CORONAD CROWN 115, 116 DAEWOO 117, 118, 119, 120, 121 DUAL EMERSON 123, 124, 125, 126, 127 FENNER 128, 129 FERGUSON...
  • Page 70 Register the Codes of Other Unit's Remote Controllers Preset Settings I VCR Brand AIWA 300, 301, 302 AKAI 303, 304, 305, 306, 307 BAIRD BELL&HOWELL BLAUPUNKT 311, 312, 313 COLTINA DAEWOO 315, 316 DIGTAL EMERSON 318, 319, 320, 321, 322 FENER FISHER 324, 325, 326, 327...

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    • Insert a disc. (Check that “DVD,” “VCD,” or “CD” is lit in the DVD Player’s display.) • Check the playable discs. • Place the disc with the playback side down.
  • Page 72 Troubleshooting Symptoms Frame search doesn't find the frame number input, or some frames are skipped when using frame advance. SACD audio cannot be output digitally. No surround sound is output. The surround sound level is low. Cannot output 192kHz or 176.4 kHz digital audio.
  • Page 73 • The batteries are worn out. controller do not operate. • The remote controller is not pointed at the remote sensor of the DVD Player. • The remote controller is too far from the DVD Player. Because the unit contains a microcomputer to provide advanced functions, it may malfunction due to external noise or static electricity.

  • Page 74: Specifications

    Specifications General Power supply Power consumption Power consumption in standby mode Weight External dimensions DVD Player 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...
  • Page 75 Memo...
  • Page 76 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 E-mail: info@onkyo.de ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, HOMEPAGE N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039...

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