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DVD Theater System
L-DR7
L-DR7 consists of DVD AV CONTROLLER
PDR-155 and SPEAKER SYSTEM HTP-L7
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DVD Theater
System. 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 Theater System.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Introduction
Connections
Setting Up
Playing Back
Enjoying Sound
Setting the Clock
Listening to the Radio
Using the Timer Functions
Recording
Troubleshooting
Miscellaneous
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  • Page 1 L-DR7 consists of DVD AV CONTROLLER PDR-155 and SPEAKER SYSTEM HTP-L7 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DVD Theater System. 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 Theater System.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Introduction Important Safeguards ... 4 Precautions... 6 Features ... 9 Speaker care ... 10 Handling Discs ... 11 Supplied Accessories ... 15 Preparing the Remote Controller... 18 Index to Parts and Controls ... 19 Connections Connecting the PDR-155 to a TV ...
  • Page 3 Setting Up Your Home Theater What is Home Theater? Enjoying home theater... 26 Controlling Playback Playing a Connected Source ... 46 Muting the sound ... 47 Listening through headphones ...47 Playing DVDs, Video CDs, CDs and MP3s ... 48 Using the Disc Menu and Title Menu...

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS- TURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
  • Page 5 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and sup- porting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to...

  • Page 6: Precautions

    Precautions For British model Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accor- dance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live...
  • Page 7 4. AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If the 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.

  • Page 8: Declaration Of Conformity

    We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, 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. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY...

  • Page 9: Features

    ** Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ***“Theater-Dimensional” is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. The letter displayed at the end of the product name found in catalogs and on package represents the color of...

  • Page 10: Speaker Care

    Note: The L-DR7 DVD Theater System performance is optimized when the subwoofer (SWA-155X), speakers (D-M7 and D-M3), and DVD AV controller (PDR-155) are used. Onkyo is not responsi- ble for malfunctions caused by using speakers or receivers from other manufacturers.

  • Page 11: Handling Discs

    Handling Discs Playable discs The PDR-155 can only play back discs with the following marks on the disc labels, packaging, or jackets. DVD videos VIDEO CDs *1 About playing copy-controlled CDs Some copy-controlled CDs may not conform to official CD standards. They are special discs and may not play on the PDR-155.

  • Page 12: About Video Cds

    Handling Discs DVD control limitations The controls on certain DVD discs may be prohibited or disabled. The PDR-155 will display an icon ( ) that means a function is “prohibited by the disc” if you try to execute such a function. On discs that enable interactive controls from the menu or during playback, certain functions (such as repeat play or programming) may not be available.

  • Page 13: Differences In Disc Composition

    Handling Discs Differences in disc composition DVDs All discs are divided into smaller, more manageable sections so that you can find specific content more easily. More specifically, discs are divided into one or more titles. Each title may be further divided into several chapters.

  • Page 14: Cleaning Discs

    Handling Discs Handling discs • Do not touch the playback side of a disc. • Do not attach paper or tape to discs. Cleaning discs • Fingerprints and dust on a disc can cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth.

  • Page 15: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied Accessories Make sure your box contains everything listed below. If any pieces are missing, contact the nearest Onkyo service station. The number of each item indicated in brackets. DVD AV CONTROLLER PDR-155 • DVD AV Controller (PDR-155) [1] • AM indoor antenna [1] Receives AM radio signals.
  • Page 16 Supplied Accessories SPEAKER SYSTEM HTP-L7 • Subwoofer (SWA-155X) [1] • Speakers (D-M7) [2] • Subwoofer cork spacers [1set (4 pieces)] To be attached to the bottom of the subwoofer. • Speaker cords (for surround) 8 m [2] • Speaker installation brackets [5] and screws [5] •...
  • Page 17 Supplied Accessories Using the included cork spacers and installation brackets • Cork spacer for the subwoofer (SWA-155X) • Cork spacers for the speakers (D-M7, D-M3) (The illustrations below indicate the D-M7 speaker.) We recommend that you use the included cork spacers so you can enjoy superior sound. The cork spacers also prevent the speakers from slipping.

  • Page 18: Preparing The Remote Controller

    Preparing the Remote Controller Inserting the batteries 1 Detach the battery cover. 2 Insert two size-AA/R6 batteries. Be sure to match the + and – ends of the batteries with to diagram inside the battery com- partment. 3 Attach the battery cover. •...

  • Page 19: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For operational instructions, refer to the pages indicated in brackets. Front panel STANDBY/ON button SURROUND Turns on the power to the MODE button PDR-155 or places the unit in Selects a sur- Standby mode. round mode. STANDBY indicator Lights up in Standby mode.
  • Page 20 Index to Parts and Controls Display Source/Listening mode indicators Indicate display mode of the current title or chapter of DVD. RPT (Repeat) indicator TIMER indicator Lights up when the respec- tive timer is set. indicators Inserted disc indicator Indicates the type of cur- rently-loaded disc.

  • Page 21: Rear Panel

    Video signal is output from these jacks. Connect these jacks to the TV’s component jacks. jack Connect this jack to an Onkyo component that has an jack to link and control them together. Connecting only the cable does not link the system completely.
  • Page 22 Index to Parts and Controls Subwoofer SWA-155X (front panel) Subwoofer SWA-155X (rear panel) Cooling fan This fan starts rotating when the output exceeds a certain threshold to release the heat inside the subwoofer. FRONT SPEAKERS connectors Connect the D-M7 front L/R speakers to the L/R connectors and the D-M3 center speaker to the C...

  • Page 23: Remote Controller

    Index to Parts and Controls Remote controller ON button Press once to turn on the power to the PDR-155. Press again to turn on the power to the connected compo- nents. STANDBY button Places the PDR-155 in standby mode. INPUT SELECTOR buttons Selects the input source.
  • Page 24 Index to Parts and Controls Name and function of the remote controller (RC-506M) buttons The remote controller (RC-506M) that comes with the PDR-155 features various functions on its compact body. To perform certain operations, you first need to press one of the following buttons to change the mode before pressing other buttons.

  • Page 25: Tv Operation Buttons

    Index to Parts and Controls Press TV/SETUP to use these buttons (blue labels) TEST TONE button Outputs a test tone for setting speaker levels. SP SETUP button Press to select the optimum speaker configuration. UP button Selects a distance or level. DISTANCE button Sets a distance for each speaker.

  • Page 26: What Is Home Theater

    D-M3 speakers serve as the left and right surround speakers. Depending on the audio-encoding of a particular DVD disc, you can enjoy DTS or Dolby Digital playback. You can also enjoy Onkyo’s proprietary DSP surround sound for TV or MD playback (see page 71).

  • Page 27: If The Tv Has An S Video Connector

    Connections Connecting the PDR-155 to a TV Connecting a video signal To connect a video signal, you can use the COMPONENT jacks, S VIDEO IN connector, or VIDEO IN jack. Select a connection to match the input connectors on your TV. •...
  • Page 28 Connections AUDIO OUT jack Jacks for video con- nection AUDIO AUDIO OUT OUT jack If the TV has an S video connector: If the TV has component jacks: AUDIO OUT COMPONENT COMPONENT jacks S VIDEO IN connector AUDIO S VIDEO IN OUT jack If the TV has neither component jacks nor an S video connector:...

  • Page 29: Subwoofer (Swa-155X)

    Connections Connecting the DVD AV controller (PDR-155) and the subwoofer (SWA- 155X) Refer to the diagram below to connect the jacks using the included multi-splitter cable. Do not connect the power plug yet. : signal flow SWA-155X FRONT SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS CONTROL MULTI CH INPUT FRONT...

  • Page 30: Connecting The Subwoofer (Swa-155X) And The Speakers (D-M7, D-M3)

    • If you connect the cords to the wrong connectors (“+” to “–”) or connect the speakers to the wrong channels (L to R), the audio will sound unnatural. MODEL D-M 7 MAX. POWER HANDLING 40 W ( EIAJ IMPEDANCE INSPECTED AND AUTHORIZED BY ONKYO MADE IN CHINA SERIAL No. Left front speaker (D-M7) green Center...

  • Page 31: Basic Positioning Example And The Role Of Each Speaker

    Connections Basic positioning example and the role of each speaker Although recommended speaker positions vary depending on the room size and wall material, this section offers a basic positioning example and explains the function of each speaker. Even if you cannot precisely follow the example below, you can still enjoy optimal surround sound by specifying the distance from the listener to the speakers (page 76).

  • Page 32: Connecting The Dvd Av Controller (Pdr-155) To Other Components

    If you have connected an Onkyo component that has an (INPUT) correctly. Connecting an Onkyo Separate Collection Series MD recorder or tape deck: Connect the PDR-155’s MD/TAPE AUDIO IN jacks, and the MD-101A’s ANALOG OUTPUT or K- 501A’s OUTPUT jacks.
  • Page 33 Connections Connecting the PDR-155 to an MD recorder (MD-101A) PDR-155 Connecting the PDR-155 to a tape deck (K-501A) PDR-155 Optical digital cable (optional) MD-101A ANALOG INPUT OUTPUT Audio/video connection cable K-501A INPUT OUTPUT REMOTE CONTROL Audio/video connection cable MINIDISC RECORDER MD-101A REMOTE CONTROL...

  • Page 34: Connecting A Cd Recorder Or Vcr (Cdr/Video In/Out Jacks)

    You can connect the audio input and output of a CD recorder or VCR to these jacks. Connect the video output from the VCR to the TV. To connect the L-DR7 to an Onkyo product that has an source using the [INPUT] button (page 42).
  • Page 35 Connections Connecting the PDR-155 to a CD recorder (CDR-201A) PDR-155 Connecting the PDR-155 to a VCR PDR-155 Optical digital cable (optional) CDR-201A INPUT INPUT OUTPUT OPTICAL DIGITAL ANALOG REMOTE INPUT OUTPUT CONTROL Audio/video connection cable Audio/video connection cable To audio L/R input jacks To audio L/R output jacks...

  • Page 36: About The Function

    Refer to pages 32–35 for more information on connecting the components to the L-DR7. • Auto Power On – When you turn on the power or start playing one of the components connected to the L-DR7, the PDR-155 turns on automatically. When you turn off the power to the PDR-155, all con- nected components will be turned off.

  • Page 37: Connecting An Cable

    Connecting an Connecting an cable If you are using an Onkyo product that has an cable is not included in this package. Use an arate Collection Series component.) • Use the included remote controller to operate the system functions. Point the remote controller toward the remote sensor of the PDR-155.

  • Page 38: Listening To The Radio Making Antenna (Aerial) Connections

    Making Antenna (Aerial) Connections Connecting the supplied FM and AM indoor antennas (aerials) Insert into the hole. Push up and Insert the end hold the lever. of the cord. Adjusting the position of the FM indoor antenna (aerial) While listening to an FM program, extend the antenna (aerial) and move it in various directions until the clearest signal is received.
  • Page 39 Making Antenna (Aerial) Connections Connecting an FM outdoor antenna (aerial) (non-European models only) If the FM reception is not very clear with the supplied antenna (aerial), connect an FM outdoor antenna (aerial) instead of the indoor FM antenna (aerial). Connecting coaxial cable to a 75/300 ohm antenna (aerial) adapter 1 Strip the end of the coaxial cable.

  • Page 40: Turning On The Pdr-155

    Turning on the PDR-155 Before plugging in the PDR-155 • Make sure that all connections explained on pages 27–39 are complete (the connection to the TV is required). • Turning on the PDR-155 may cause a momentary power surge, which might interfere with other electrical equipment, such as computers.

  • Page 41: Selecting The Number Of Speaker Channels

    Selecting the Number of Speaker Channels You need to configure the speaker system that you have connected to the SPEAKERS connec- tors on the rear panel of the SWA-155X (see page 30.) Notes • You cannot configure the speaker channels if headphones are connected to the unit (see page 47).

  • Page 42: Changing The Input Source Setting

    Changing the Input Source Setting If you have connected an need to change the input source setting so that the system functions, such as Direct Change, will work correctly. 2, 4 Example: Switching from “MD” to “TAPE”: INPUT PRESET MEMORY INPUT PRESET MEMORY...

  • Page 43: Using Setup Navigator

    Using Setup Navigator Using Setup Navigator to make settings (This function is disabled during playback.) Setup Navigator was designed to simplify the process of preparing the PDR-155 for use. Designed as a series of on-screen multiple-choice questions, Setup Navigator automatically sets the video and language settings according to your answers to a set of ques- tions.

  • Page 44: Setting The Tv Screen Size

    Using Setup Navigator To display the previous screen while making various settings icon in the window stands for “information,” and is followed by a brief explanation of the item selected. Setting the OSD language (On-Screen Display language) Video1 V2 Language General Setup Navigator English...
  • Page 45 Using Setup Navigator Exiting Setup Navigator Specify whether you wish to exit Setup Navigator after enabling or disabling the edited set- tings, or to try again to make the setting. V2 Language General Video1 Setup Navigator Save Changes Exit Setup Navigator Delete Changes Start Again Changes are saved...

  • Page 46: Playing A Connected Source

    Playing a Connected Source DV D AV CONTROLLER SURROUND PRESET STEREO MODE MEMORY INPUT T - D STANDBY / ON STANDBY TUNING / PRESET PHONES The remote controller buttons used in the following steps are illustrated inside a gray rectangle INPUT INPUT SELECTOR PDR-155...

  • Page 47: Muting The Sound

    Playing a Connected Source DV D AV CONTROLLER SURROUND PRESET STEREO MODE MEMORY INPUT T - D STANDBY / ON STANDBY TUNING / PRESET PHONES PHONES Muting the sound MUTING MUTING Listening through headphones T - D PROGRESSIVE SCAN MUTING MUTING MASTER VOLUME ACOUSTIC...

  • Page 48: Playing Dvds, Video Cds, Cds And Mp3S

    Playing DVDs, Video CDs, CDs and MP3s Please read before starting playback • Do not play any discs other than DVD videos, video CDs, or audio CDs (see page 11). • Before playing a DVD video or video CD, first turn on the power to the TV and select the PDR- 155 connection for the TV input.
  • Page 49 Playing DVDs, Video CDs, CDs and MP3s Basic disc playback operations DV D AV CONTROLLER SURROUND PRESET STEREO MODE MEMORY INPUT T - D ACOUSTIC CONTROL STANDBY / ON STANDBY TUNING / PRESET PHONES Type of disc If an on-screen menu is displayed on TV: Refer to “Using the Disc Menu and the Title Menu”...

  • Page 50: During Playback

    Playing DVDs, Video CDs, CDs and MP3s Pausing playback: When the screen saver appears: If a disc remains paused for a certain period of time, a screen saver appears. (Alternatively, you can program the unit to disable the screen saver (page 103).) Press the paused image.

  • Page 51: Forward And Reverse Scanning

    Playing DVDs, Video CDs, CDs and MP3s Skipping to a chapter or track You can locate the top of the desired chapter or track quickly. Skipping forward TUNER PRESET During playback, press chapter or track. Skipping back to the previous chapter (track) During playback, press chapter or track.
  • Page 52 Playing DVDs, Video CDs, CDs and MP3s Viewing slow playback Press and hold STEP/SLOW + on the remote controller. STEP/ SLOW The unit displays “1/16.” Slow playback continues even after you release the button. Changing the slow motion speed During slow playback, press STEP/SLOW +. The speed changes as follows each time you press the button.

  • Page 53: Using The Disc Menu And Title Menu

    Using the Disc Menu and Title Menu About the disc menu * DVD videos sometimes contains multiple languages and different audio formats. In these cases, you can generally use the disc menu to select the desired language (for disc menu, voice-over, and subtitle) and the desired audio format.

  • Page 54: Locating A Point

    Locating a Point Using the Search function to locate a point SEARCH enables you to search for titles or chapters on a DVD; tracks on a video CD or audio CD; or fold- ers or tracks on an MP3 discs. You can also locate a point by specifying its time value (Time Search).
  • Page 55 Locating a Point Locating the desired track using MP3 Navigator Press RECEIVER, then MENU. The unit displays MP3 Navigator. MENU RECEIVER Number of the currently-play- ing folder/track Total number of Press Press ers. Selecting and playing a track 1Press 2Press 3If you wish to use the selected track(s) for Program play- Press ENTER.

  • Page 56: Playback Alternatives

    Playback Alternatives — Repeat Playback You can play the entire or a part of a title, chapter, folder or track. Playing the selected title, chapter or track repeatedly REPEAT Playing the specified section repeatedly — AB Repeat A section specified by points A and B is repeatedly played. A - B Resuming normal playback CLEAR...

  • Page 57: To Move The Cursor

    Playback Alternatives — Program Playback You can arrange the playback order of the titles; chapters within a title; or the playback order of tracks on an MP3, audio CD, or video CD. You can program up to 24 steps. Programming a DVD/audio CD/video CD title, chapter, or track Press PROGRAM.
  • Page 58 Playback Alternatives — Program Playback Notes • Program playback may be disabled on some DVDs. In these cases, the on the screen. • You cannot use Program playback during PBC playback of video CDs. Cancel the PBC play- back (page 53) if you wish to use Program playback •...
  • Page 59 Playback Alternatives — Program Playback Checking the contents of the program Press PROGRAM. PROGRAM For DVDs, press Title.” Inserting an item in the program list Press RECEIVER, then press item in the program field box. Then press the number buttons to specify the desired title, chapter, or track.
  • Page 60 Playback Alternatives — Program Playback Saving a program in memory (Program Memory) The PDR-155 can memorize the programs on up to 24 DVDs. After the PDR-155 saves the program of a disc, it will automatically start Program playback the next time you load the disc.
  • Page 61 Playback Alternatives — Program Playback Programming MP3s • You can use MP3 Navigator to program tracks (page 55). • If folder or track names use any characters other than single-byte characters, the names are replaced by numbers, such as “F_001” and “T_001.” No char- acters other than single-byte characters can be dis- played.

  • Page 62: Random Playback

    Playback Alternatives — Random Playback You can play titles, chapters, or tracks on a disc in random order. Playing DVD chapters in random order Playing chapters (scenes) in the current title in random order RANDOM SHIFT Playing titles in random order Playing CDs, video CDs, or MP3s in random order RANDOM SHIFT...

  • Page 63: Selecting The Camera Angle

    Selecting the Camera Angle Viewing from the desired camera angle If a DVD contains scenes shot from multiple camera angles, you can switch the angle during playback. Such DVD discs are labelled with a If the then press ANGLE within 10 seconds. ANGLE During scenes that were shot from multiple camera angles, the TV SHIFT...

  • Page 64: Selecting The Voice-Over/Subtitle Language

    Selecting the Voice-over/Subtitle Language Changing the voice-over language If a DVD contains multiple voice-over languages, you can select the desired language. On video CDs and MP3s, you can select stereo, 1/L (left), or 2/R (right). AUDIO SHIFT Changing the subtitle language SUBTITLE SHIFT Turning off the subtitle...

  • Page 65: Playing From The Last Location - Last Memory

    Playing from the Last Location — Last Memory The PDR-155 can memorize the location at which you last stopped playback and the set- tings used at that time for up to five DVD discs. Unlike the Resume function, the location and settings are not erased after you eject the disc.

  • Page 66: Memorizing The Settings Of Your Favorite Dvds - Condition Memory

    Memorizing the Settings of your Favorite DVDs — Condition Memory Memorizing the DVD settings The PDR-155 can memorize the settings for up to 15 of your favorite DVDs. The memorized settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the player, or place the unit in power standby mode.

  • Page 67: Viewing Disc Information

    Viewing Disc Information Viewing disc information during playback You can view DVD title/chapter information, video/audio CD track information, or MP3 folder/track information. The PDR- 155 displays general information while it is stopped, and dis- plays detailed disc information during playback. The informa- tion varies depending on the disc type (DVD, video CD, audio CD, or MP3).
  • Page 68 Viewing Disc Information Viewing CD information CD-Rs that are not finalized may not display some disc information. elapsed time of current track track number Play 0.03 T rack – 3.29/ 3.32 remaining time of track total time of track current track number/total number of tracks elapsed time of current track Play...
  • Page 69 Viewing Disc Information Viewing disc information while the unit is stopped While the unit is stopped, press DISPLAY repeatedly. DISPLAY The disc’s Information window appears. If disc information is on two or more pages, press RECEIVER, then press page. Viewing DVD information Title numbers and the number of chapters in each title are displayed.

  • Page 70: Boosting The Super Bass/High Ranges

    Boosting the Super Bass/High Ranges You can enjoy a more dynamic sound by boosting the super bass/high ranges, even at lower vol- umes. PROGRESSIVE DV D AV CONTROLLER SCAN MASTER VOLUME SURROUND PRESET STEREO MODE MEMORY INPUT T - D ACOUSTIC CONTROL STANDBY / ON...

  • Page 71: Enjoying The Surround Sound

    Enjoying the Surround Sound About surround sound The surround sound of the L-DR7 enables you to enjoy the audio ambience of a movie theater or concert hall in your room. To listen to surround sound, you need to set up the speakers (page 76).

  • Page 72: Selecting A Surround Mode

    Enjoying the Surround Sound Selecting a surround mode DV D AV CONTROLLER SURROUND PRESET STEREO MODE MEMORY T - D STANDBY / ON STANDBY TUNING / PRESET PHONES The remote controller buttons used in the following steps are illustrated inside a gray rectangle STEREO T - D T - D/ ST...
  • Page 73 Enjoying the Surround Sound Playback source and available surround modes Minimum Playback source number of format speakers Input source Surround mode STEREO 2 ch THEATER- DIMENSIONAL DOLBY D (DOLBY DIGITAL) 3 ch PL II MOVIE (PRO LOGIC II Movie) PL II MUSIC (PRO LOGIC II Music) ORCHESTRA (DSP) UNPLUGGED (DSP)

  • Page 74: Adjusting The Listening Angle

    Enjoying the Surround Sound Adjusting the listening angle Theater-Dimensional mode is based on a technology that controls the characteristics of the sounds reaching the listener’s ears. There is a sweet spot from which you can best experience the Theater-Dimensional effect. Adjust the listening angle for the best Theater-Dimensional effect. The “listening angle”...

  • Page 75: Adjusting Each Speaker's Relative Volume Balance Temporarily

    Enjoying the Surround Sound Adjusting each speaker’s relative vol- ume balance temporarily You can adjust the relative volume of each speaker. • This adjustment is cancelled when the PDR- 155 enters standby mode. • You cannot adjust the balance in mute mode. During playback, press TV/SETUP on the remote control- ler, then press CH SEL repeatedly to select the speaker TV/ SETUP...

  • Page 76: Setting The Distance To The Speakers

    Setting the Distance to the Speakers This setting enables you to specify the distance from the lis- tening position to the speakers. When this distance is correctly specified, the sound from each speaker reaches the listening position simultaneously, improving your home theater experience. This setting is also memorized in Standby mode.

  • Page 77: Balancing The Speaker Volume Levels

    Balancing the Speaker Volume Levels Adjust each speaker’s relative volume until each speaker’s test tone sounds equally loud at the lis- tening position. • You cannot adjust the level in mute mode or while the headphones are connected. TV/ SETUP TV/ SETUP TEST TONE VOLUME...

  • Page 78: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Day and Time Setting the clock This manual uses the 24-hour clock display in its explanation of how to set the clock. You can also switch the clock to a 12-hour display. Caution • In the event of a power outage, or if the power cable is disconnected from the AC outlet, the clock indication turns off.
  • Page 79 Setting the Day and Time Cancelling the operation Press TIMER. Press RECEIVER, then press select a day of the week. While the desired day of the week is flashing, press ENTER. Days of the week are displayed as follows: SUN (Sunday) MON (Monday) TUE (Tuesday) WED (Wednesday)

  • Page 80: Displaying The Clock

    Displaying the Clock • Press CLOCK on the remote controller. If the clock is not set, “ADJUST” flashes. Please set the clock (see page 78). STEREO T - D STANDBY / ON STANDBY/ON PHONES Displaying the current time CLOCK Displaying or turning off the clock in Standby mode STANDBY / ON T - D PROGRESSIVE...

  • Page 81: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the Radio To listen to the radio, you can either tune the station manually, or program preset stations and select one of them. Tuning Manually • Each time you press TUNING on the remote controller, FM tun- TUNING •...

  • Page 82: Using Rds (European Models Only)

    Listening to the Radio PRESET MEMORY Using RDS (European models only) When tuned into an RDS (Radio Data System) station that’s broadcasting PS (Program Service Name) information, the RDS indicator lights up and the name of the station appears on the dis- play.

  • Page 83: Preset Memory - Receiving

    Listening to the Radio Preset Memory – Receiving and programming your favorite stations You can preset up to 30 AM and FM stations. If you try to program more stations, the unit displays “MEM FULL” and you will be unable to program them. 3, 4 2, 4 INPUT...
  • Page 84 Listening to the Radio PRESET MEMORY TUNING / PRESET PRESET MEMORY Press PRESET MEMORY. The preset number flashes. Note • If you do not proceed to the next step within eight seconds after you press PRESET MEM- ORY, the unit displays the previous frequency screen.

  • Page 85: Listening To A Preset Station

    Listening to the Radio Listening to a preset station DV D AV CONTROLLER SURROUND PRESET STEREO MODE MEMORY INPUT T - D PRESET STANDBY / ON MEMORY STANDBY TUNING / PRESET PHONES The remote controller buttons used in the following steps are illustrated inside a gray rectangle INPUT INPUT SELECTOR PDR-155...

  • Page 86: Entering Characters

    Entering Characters Naming the preset stations You can name the preset stations using up to 8 characters. • You can use the following characters: _ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z "...

  • Page 87: Changing The Characters

    Entering Characters Changing the characters Only the remote controller buttons are used in this procedure. First select the preset station you wish to edit. DISPLAY DISPLAY TOP MENU TV VOL TV VOL 2, 3 POWER POWER TV CH - TV CH - RETURN TV VOL - TV VOL -...

  • Page 88: Deleting The Characters

    Entering Characters Deleting the characters DISPLAY Changing the preset indication DISPLAY Press and hold down DISPLAY to dis- play “NAME IN.” Select a character to delete. Press repeatedly until the character you wish to delete flashes. Press to select [ _ ], then press ENTER.

  • Page 89: Using The Timer Functions

    Using the Timer Functions Using Sleep Timer • At the specified time, the PDR-155 enters Standby mode. • If Sleep Timer is enabled during timer playback or record- ing, the unit enters Standby mode at the time specified. Press SLEEP on the remote controller repeatedly to specify the time required until the unit enters Standby mode.
  • Page 90 Using the Timer Functions Selecting a Timer You can program up to four Timers. Types of Timer • Play Timer: The selected component starts playback at the specified time. • Rec Timer: The selected component starts recording at the specified time. Rec Timer can record on a connected MD recorder or tape deck that is equipped with an connector.

  • Page 91: Programming A Timer

    Play or Rec Timer. When the unit displays the desired timer, press ENTER. With Rec Timer, recording will start on a connected Onkyo MD or tape recorder. Press to select a component to start playing with the timer.
  • Page 92 Using the Timer Functions Specifying a day of the week With “ONCE,” the timer works once on the specified day of the week. With “EVERY,” the timer works on the specified day every week. If you have selected “DAYS SET,” you can specify consecutive days of the week.
  • Page 93 Using the Timer Functions Specifying the On time Setting the Off time Placing the unit in Standby mode. STANDBY Notes • If you wish to record FM or AM analog signals to an MD recorder, be sure to select “Analog In”...

  • Page 94: Switching The Timer On (Activating) Or Off (Deactivating)

    Using the Timer Functions Switching the timer on (activating) or off (deactivating) • Follow the steps below to cancel the programmed timer, to enable the cancelled timer, or to perform timer recording again. • The timer will not work unless the clock is set. Only the remote controller buttons are used in this procedure.

  • Page 95: Checking The Timer Settings

    Using the Timer Functions Checking the timer settings 1, 2 TIMER SEARCH LAST M COND.M FUNC.M SP SETUP TEST TONE CH SEL PROGRAM AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE DISTANCE DISTANCE CLEAR T - D/ ST LATE NIGHT SURROUND T - D SETUP DOWN DOWN TIMER...

  • Page 96: Recording

    • Connect the cable and audio pin cables correctly. To record on an Onkyo recorder that does not have a CD DUBBING button, see page 98. The PDR-155 does not support the synchronized recording function ( described in your Onkyo recorder’s instruction manual.
  • Page 97 • Connect the cable and audio pin cables correctly. To record on an Onkyo recorder that does not have a CD DUBBING button, see page 98. The PDR-155 does not support the synchronized recording function ( described in your Onkyo recorder’s instruction manual.

  • Page 98: Start Recording

    Recording Other recording This section explains how to record on a Onkyo recorder that does not have a CD DUBBING but- ton or another manufacturer’s recorder. Refer to your recorder's instruction manual for information on recording. DV D AV CONTROLLER...

  • Page 99: Customizing The Function Settings

    Customizing the Function Settings Using the Setup window Using the Setup window enables you to set more parameters than the Setup Navigator (page 43). Use the Setup window when you wish to change the default settings. This section explains how to use the Setup window.
  • Page 100 Customizing the Function Settings Settings you can or cannot change depending on the type of discs Depending on the disc type (DVD, video CD, audio CD, or MP3), you may be unable to set certain items. Refer to the color-coded indicators to the left of each item’s value field and to the color code chart below.

  • Page 101: Advanced Settings

    Customizing the Function Settings Advanced settings There are two categories of Setup window menus: [Basic] and [Expert]. Selecting [Expert] for [Setup Menu Mode] on the General page of the Setup window enables you to access advanced settings. In this manual, setting items you can access in [Expert] mode are identi- fied by the Expert icon.

  • Page 102: Settings In The Video 1 Page

    Customizing the Function Settings Settings in the Video 1 page Refer to page 99 for more information on using the Setup window. Selecting the aspect ratio according to the TV ([TV Screen]) Language General Video1 TV Screen 4:3(Letter Box) 4:3(Pan&Scan) 16:9(Wide) Select your display preference Move...

  • Page 103: Turning The Screen Saver On And Off

    Customizing the Function Settings Switching the S video output You can switch the type of S-Video signals output from the S-Video connector. If you have connected your TV using an S-Video cable, in rare cases the TV picture may appear stretched.

  • Page 104: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    Customizing the Function Settings Adjusting the picture quality You can either select a pre-programmed setting designed to match certain program types or make adjustments to match your own preferences and save them in memory. You can adjust the picture quality while checking the playback image on TV. Refer to page 99 for more information on using the Setup window.

  • Page 105: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    Customizing the Function Settings Adjusting the picture quality Depending on discs and the TV/monitor, you may not see the result of these adjustments clearly. Creating your own quality setting • If you have selected [Interlace] for [Component Video], [Interlace Video Memory Select] is avail- able.

  • Page 106: Press Enter

    Customizing the Function Settings Press to adjust the setting. Select [On] or [Off] for [Fine Focus]. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set other items. To store the edited settings, press [Memory], then press to select [1], [2], or [3] and store the setting. Please note that if you select a memory location where settings have already been saved, the old settings will be replaced by the new ones.

  • Page 107: Settings In The Video 2 Page

    Customizing the Function Settings Settings in the Video 2 page Refer to page 99 for more information on using the Setup window. Changing the background on the screen [Background] You can select a background color on the screen when the PDR-155 is stopped. Language General Video2 Background...

  • Page 108: Setting The Language Options

    Customizing the Function Settings Setting the language options Some DVD discs contain multiple subtitle languages and/or audio languages that you can select. This section outlines audio language and subtitle options. Refer to page 99 for more information on using the Setup window. Setting the on-screen display language [OSD Language] You can select a language to be used in the Setup window and on other on-screen display menus.
  • Page 109 Customizing the Function Settings Using the automatically-selected audio and subtitle language [Auto Lan- guage] You can select whether the unit automatically uses the disc’s default audio and subtitle lan- guage, or uses the languages specified in the Setup window. You cannot set this item during playback.
  • Page 110 Customizing the Function Settings Turning the subtitle language on or off [Subtitle Display] You can select whether the subtitle language will or will not be displayed, or whether the assist subtitle language is displayed. You cannot set this item during playback. Video1 Language General...
  • Page 111 Customizing the Function Settings Language Code List Language Code Japanese (ja) 1001 English (en) 0514 French (fr) 0618 German (de) 0405 Italian (it) 0920 Spanish (es) 0519 Chinese (zh) 2608 Dutch (nl) 1412 Portuguese (pt) 1620 Swedish (sv) 1922 Russian (ru) 1821 Korean (ko) 1115...

  • Page 112: Setting The Parental Lock Level

    Customizing the Function Settings Setting the parental lock level The PDR-155 enables you to activate Parental Lock if a parental lock level is recorded on the disc. With such discs, you can block access to the material you feel is inappropriate for your chil- dren.
  • Page 113 Customizing the Function Settings Changing the parental lock level LAST M COND.M FUNC.M SP SETUP TEST TONE CH SEL AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE DISTANCE DISTANCE T - D/ ST LATE NIGHT SURROUND T - D SETUP DOWN DOWN RANDOM + 10 --/--- Playing a DVD disc that is locked If you try to play a disc that has a parental lock, the unit may display the Register Code Num-...

  • Page 114: Changing The Password

    Customizing the Function Settings Changing the password LAST M COND.M FUNC.M SP SETUP TEST TONE CH SEL AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE DISTANCE DISTANCE T - D/ ST LATE NIGHT SURROUND T - D SETUP DOWN DOWN RANDOM + 10 -- / --- LAST M COND.M FUNC.M...
  • Page 115 Customizing the Function Settings Setting the country code Refer to the country code list on the next page during this procedure. LAST M COND.M FUNC.M SP SETUP TEST TONE CH SEL AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE DISTANCE DISTANCE LATE NIGHT T - D/ ST SURROUND T - D SETUP DOWN...
  • Page 116 Customizing the Function Settings Country Code List Country ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BELGIUM BRAZIL CANADA CHILE CHINA DENMARK FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY HONG KONG INDIA INDONESIA ITALY JAPAN KOREA, REPUBLIC OF MALAYSIA MEXICO NETHERLANDS NEW ZEALAND NORWAY PAKISTAN PHILIPPINES PORTUGAL RUSSIAN FEDERATION SINGAPORE SPAIN SWEDEN...

  • Page 117: Memorizing The Settings (Function Memory)

    Customizing the Function Settings Memorizing the settings (Function memory) The PDR-155 stores the settings of up to five items in Function memory. SETUP FUNC.M SHIFT To clear the settings from Function memory FUNC.M RECEIVER 2, 3 Press RECEIVER, then press DVD SETUP.

  • Page 118: Recalling The Settings From Function Memory

    Customizing the Function Settings Recalling the settings from Function memory SHIFT Restoring the PDR-155’s factory default settings You can restore the factory default settings for DVDs. STANDBY / ON Note This procedure will erase all settings in Program memory (page 60), Last memory (page 65), Condition memory (page 66), and the Setup items.

  • Page 119: Operating The Tv From Remote Controller

    Operating the TV from Remote Controller By programming the TV’s remote control code, you can use the RC-506M remote controller to operate your TV. Programming a TV remote control code MODE RECEIVER STANDBY INPUT SELECTOR LAST M COND.M SP SETUP TEST TONE AUDIO ANGLE...

  • Page 120: Tv Remote Control Codes

    Operating the TV from Remote Controller TV remote control codes • If more than one code is given in the table, try them one by one until you find the code suitable for your component (i.e. if the first code does not work, try the next one). Brand AIWA 100, 101...

  • Page 121: Troubleshooting

    If you have any trouble, consult the following list. The L-DR7 is designed to offer the best performance when you use a subwoofer SWA-155X, speakers D- M7 and D-M3, and a DVD AV controller PDR-155. Onkyo does not guarantee the performance and is not responsible for malfunctions caused by using other speakers or amplifiers.
  • Page 122 Troubleshooting • Sound may not be heard clearly when certain sources play in DOLBY PRO LOGIC II surround mode. Signals or sound effects to create realistic scenes are sometimes included on the DVDs and BS digital broad- casts that support 5.1ch. However, they are not included in CDs and standard broadcasts. Select another surround mode.
  • Page 123 Troubleshooting The brightness of the playback image is not stable, or some visual noise is displayed. • If the PDR-155 is connected to TV through a VCR, the copy-protect function is activated. Connect the unit directly to the TV. • Depending on the TV or monitor, the color level may be lighter or the tint may be different. In this case, adjust the picture quality using the PDR-155’s controls.
  • Page 124 • To perform digital recording, connect the digital output of the playing component to the digital input of the recording component. • Try recording by using the CD DUBBING button. If your Onkyo recorder does not have a CD DUBBING but- ton, or you are using another manufacturer’s recorder, use the other recording method, or use synchronized recording using input signal detection.

  • Page 125: Specifications

    Specifications PDR-155 (DVD AV controller) Input/Impedance Digital Analog TV/LINE, MD/TAPE, CDR/VIDEO: Nominal output/Impedance REC OUT (MD/TAPE, CDR/VIDEO): 200 mV/2.2 k MULTI CH OUTPUT (Front L/R, Surround L/R, Center, Subwoofer): 1 V/470 Frequency response Front, Surround: Subwoofer: Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N): more than 100 dB Harmonic distortion: less than 0.08% Acoustic controls 1: +10 dB (82 Hz) subwoofer...

  • Page 126: Dvd Section

    Specifications DVD SECTION Signal readout system: PAL/AUTO color television system Laser: Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm (DVD)/780 nm (CD) Digital audio frequency response DVD linear audio: 48 kHz sampling 4 Hz - 22 kHz 96 kHz sampling 4 Hz - 44 kHz CD audio: 4 Hz - 20 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio (digital audio): 100 dB...
  • Page 127 Specifications SWA-155X (subwoofer) INPUT: RCA L/R/C/SL/SR/ subwoofer (500 mV/47 k ) AMPLIFIER SECTION Power output Front: Center: Surround: Subwoofer: Front: Center: Surround: Subwoofer: Total harmonic distortion: 0.1% (Output: 5 W) Signal-to-noise ratio: 100 dB (STEREO: IHF A 0.5 V input) SPEAKER SECTION Type: J’DRIVE system, 16 cm OMF cone GENERAL...
  • Page 128 Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: 072-831-8111 Fax: 072-831-8124 http://www.onkyo-intl.com ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION 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 http://www.onkyo.net...

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