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Onkyo DR-C500 Instruction Manual

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DVD Changer Receiver
DR-C500
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DVD Changer Receiver.
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 DVD Changer Receiver.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Before Using Your DVD Changer Receiver

Getting Started

Setup

Basic Operation

Advanced Operation

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  • Page 1: Advanced Operation

    DVD Changer Receiver DR-C500 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DVD Changer Receiver. 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 DVD Changer Receiver.

  • 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

    21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 22.
  • Page 4 Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder. 4. AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user- serviceable. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service center. 5. Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safeguards/Precautions/Table of Contents ... 2-5 Getting Started Features ... 6 Supplied Accessories ... 7 Notes on Discs ... 8 Index to Parts and Controls ... 10 Connecting to a TV ... 15 Connecting Speakers ... 16 Positioning Speakers ...

  • Page 6: Features

    Features Receiver Features 500 watts into 8 ohms (FTC) DTS*, Dolby** & Dolby II Digital Decoders Acoustic Control 2 Digital Inputs/1 Output Subwoofer Preout 4 Audio Inputs/2 Outputs 2 S-Video Inputs/2 Outputs 30 FM/AM Random Presets IPM (Intelligent Power Management) Surround modes Component-video Output for all Video Input systems DVD/CD Changer Features...

  • Page 7: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied Accessories Make sure your box contains everything listed below. If any pieces are missing, contact your nearest Onkyo service station. The number of accessories is indicated in brackets [ ]. Remote controller (RC-504M) [1] Batteries (size AAA/R03) [2] FM antenna [1]...

  • Page 8: Notes On Discs

    Notes on Discs This section shows you how to handle, clean, and store discs. Playable Discs This DVD Changer Receiver can playback the following discs. Disc mark Contents Audio DVD- Video Video (moving pictures) Audio + Video Video (moving pictures) Audio CD-R* CD-RW*...

  • Page 9: Handling Discs

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

  • Page 10: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For operational instructions, refer to the page indicated in brackets. IFront panel 1 STANDBY indicator [23] 2 STANDBY/ON button [23] When STANDBY/ON is pressed to ON, the DVD Changer Receiver turns on. The STANDBY indicator turns off and the display lights up.
  • Page 11 IDisplay 1 Disc number indicators [33] Indicate the presence of a disc. 2 Parental Lock indicator [50] Illuminates in parental lock mode. 3 £, 8 indicators [33] Illuminate in play or pause mode. 4 RANDOM indicator [38] Illuminates during random playback. 5 Source/Listening mode indicators [28] One of the source indicators lights to show the format of the current source.
  • Page 12 Index to Parts and Controls Remote controller Explanations on this page are for controlling the DVD Changer Receiver. The supplied remote controller is a useful tool to help you operate of your home theater. To operate other components, see “Controlling other components connected to the DVD Changer Receiver”...
  • Page 13 @ SLOW/SP A buttons [31, 36] In DVD mode, press SLOW during playback to view still frame. Then press and hold 1/¡ to view slow playback. In RCVR/VCR mode, press to select “Speaker A”. # Setup buttons AUDIO/SP SETUP button [24, 42] In DVD mode, press repeatedly to select one of the audio languages and sound systems programmed on a DVD.
  • Page 14 Index to Parts and Controls Rear panel FRONT SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER 1 FRONT SPEAKERS A/B, SURROUND SPEAKERS and CENTER SPEAKER terminals [16] FRONT SPEAKERS A system: To enjoy home theater sound. Speaker terminals are provided for the front left, front right, center, surround left and surround right speakers.

  • Page 15: Connecting To A Tv

    Connecting to a TV Before connecting • Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV. • When you connect the DVD Changer Receiver to the TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both the units from the mains before making any connections.

  • Page 16: Connecting Speakers

    Connecting Speakers Before connecting • Refer also to the instruction manuals of the speakers. • This DVD Changer Receiver is designed to reproduce optimum sound quality when speakers with the impedances specified below are connected. Please check the following information and choose speakers with appropriate impedances for the connections.

  • Page 17: Positioning Speakers

    Positioning Speakers I Two speaker system Two speaker systems (FRONT SPEAKERS A and FRONT SPEAKERS B) can be connected to the DVD Changer Receiver. For example, you can place the FRONT SPEAKERS A system in the main room, and the FRONT SPEAKERS B system in a second room.

  • Page 18: Connecting To Audio/Video Equipment

    Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment Before connecting • Refer also to the instruction manual of each component to be connected. • When you connect the DVD Changer Receiver to audio/video equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all the units from the mains before making any connections.
  • Page 19 Before connecting • Refer also to the instruction manual of each component to be connected. • When you connect the DVD Changer Receiver to audio/video equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all the units from the mains before making any connections. AUDIO FRONT SPEAKERS...

  • Page 20: Making Antenna Connections

    Making Antenna Connections Connecting the Supplied FM and AM Indoor Antennas FRONT SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER AM indoor antenna FM indoor antenna ANTENNA Adjusting the position of the FM indoor antenna While listening to an FM program (see page 52), extend the antenna and move it in various directions until the clearest signal is received, then secure the antenna with push pins in the position with the least distortion.

  • Page 21: Connecting An Fm Outdoor Antenna

    Connecting an FM Outdoor Antenna If the FM reception is not very clear with the supplied antenna, connect an FM outdoor antenna instead of the indoor FM antenna. FM outdoor antenna ANTENNA ANTENNA Connecting 300 ohm ribbon wire to a 75/300 ohm antenna adapter (not supplied) Loosen the screws and...

  • Page 22: Setup

    Preparing the Remote Controller Inserting the Batteries 1 Detach the battery cover by pressing the tab and pulling up the cover. 2 Insert the two size AAA/R03 batteries. Be sure to match the + and – ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the battery compartment.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Power/Turning On The Dvd Changer Receiver

    Connecting the Power/ Turning on the DVD Changer Receiver Before connecting • Make sure that all the connections from pages 15 to 21 are complete (the connection to the TV is required). • Turning on the DVD Changer Receiver may cause a momentary power surge, which might interfere with other electrical equipment such as computers.

  • Page 24: Speaker Setup

    Speaker Setup You need to set up the speaker configuration for the speaker system connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A connectors. Notes • Speaker setup cannot be done if; – Headphones are connected, or – The FRONT SPEAKERS B system is On (see page 31). •...
  • Page 25 Before starting the procedure below, measure the distances from each speaker to the listening position. For pair speakers such as front left and right speakers, the distance from the listening position to one speaker should be the same as the distance to the other. In the procedure below, select the values which approximate the actual distances.
  • Page 26 Speaker Setup Adjust each speaker’s relative volume balance so that the volumes of all speakers’ test tones sound equal at the listening position. Adjusting Each Speaker's Relative Volume Balance – Test Tone Press T. TONE. Each speaker emits the test tone (pink Remote controller noise) and the display shows the speaker only...

  • Page 27: Enjoying The Sound Effects

    Onkyo’s original Digital Signal Processing (DSP) modes The DVD Changer Receiver offers the following special mark are Onkyo sound effects for sources other than Dolby Digital and DTS sounds. Orchestra This mode is suitable for classical and opera music. The center channel is cut and the surround channels are emphasized to widen the stereo image.
  • Page 28 × × × × × RCVR / VCR Using Dolby Pro Logic II/ Onkyo’s Original DSP Modes Press SURROUND on the remote Remote controller controller or the unit to choose “PL II” or the DSP mode. SURROUND DISC The current listening mode appears in the...
  • Page 29 Adjusting Each Speaker’s Relative Volume Balance Temporarily You can readjust each speaker’s relative volume balance according to your preference while listening to the sound. The adjusted values will return to the values set on page 26 when the DVD Changer Receiver enters standby mode. (Checking each speaker’s relative volume balance) Remote controller...

  • Page 30: Using The Late Night Function

    Enjoying the Sound Effects Using the LATE NIGHT Function • The LATE NIGHT function operates when the sound is DOLBY DIGITAL Surround. If you play a movie at low volume at night, set this function to “Low” or “High” to narrow the dynamic range of the sound and make it easier to hear.

  • Page 31: Various Functions Common To All The Sources

    Various Functions Common to all the Sources Turning on/off the SPEAKERS A/ SPEAKERS B Systems You can turn on or off the speaker systems connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A and B connectors individually. Note When you select “SPEAKER A+B”, the SPEAKER A system reproduces stereo sound automatically.

  • Page 32: Various Functions Common To All The Sources

    Various Functions Common to all the Sources Controlling the Brightness of the Display Press DIMMER. Remote Each press of the button changes the controller only brightness as follows: → DIMMER The display becomes less bright. The display is dimmed. The display is dimmed, and the front panel illumination goes off.

  • Page 33: Basic Playback

    Basic Playback I About the the pages related to disc operation means the function or title is related to DVD-Video operation. means the function or title is related to Video CD operation. means the function or title is related to audio CD operation. means the function or title is related to MP3 operation.

  • Page 34: When An Operation Is Prohibited

    Basic Playback Stopping Playback Press 7. Remote When you press £/8 on the unit or £ on controller the remote controller to restart playback, playback starts from the location where you stopped playback because the location index is stored in memory. Notes •...
  • Page 35 TUNING/PRESET 4/¢ DISC 1 - DISC 5 To Open or Return to the DVD or Video CD Menu Screen Although this differs depending on the disc, pressing MENU during DVD or Video CD playback displays the menu screen. Refer to the DVD or Video CD disc jacket and accompanying documentation for more information.

  • Page 36: Still Frame/Slow Play

    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. Playing Frame by Frame Press the STEP button, then press 1/¡ repeatedly. STEP Each time you press the button the picture advances one frame.

  • Page 37: Repeat Play

    Repeat Play Desired disc or title can be played back repeatedly. There are five repeat options: • All Discs Repeat all discs. • 1 Disc Repeat the disc that is playing. • Title Repeat the title that is playing. • Chapter Repeat the chapter that is playing.

  • Page 38: Random Play

    Random Play Random Play The chapters or tracks of the disc are played in random order. Press RANDOM. The random playback starts. The Random Play display appears on the screen. To play Discs and Tracks in random order Press RANDOM and REPEAT repeatedly to select “Repeat All Discs”...

  • Page 39: Playing In A Favorite Order

    Playing in a Favorite Order The discs, titles and chapters within a title on a DVD and similarly CD and Video CD tracks can be arranged to play in the order you want. With this player, it is possible to make a program as you watch a DVD or Video CD or while listening to a CD.

  • Page 40: Viewing Disc Information

    Viewing Disc Information Using the On-screen Banner Display The on-screen Banner Display contains many playback features. To see the Banner Display, press ON SCREEN on the remote controller while a disc is playing. Use 2/3 to move through the different features in the Banner Display. Each feature is illustrated with an icon.

  • Page 41: Selecting A Chapter Or Track

    Selecting a Title Some discs contain more than one title. For example, there might be four movies on one disc (each movie might be considered a title). Press ON SCREEN. ON SCREEN Press 2/3 until the TITLE icon is highlighted. Press ENTER.

  • Page 42: Selecting The Audio/Subtitle Language

    Selecting the Audio/ Subtitle Language You can select the preferred audio language and sound system as a set from those included on the disc. This function lets you temporarily change the audio language and choose the sound system if the disc is recorded in more than one sound format.

  • Page 43: Using The Banner Display

    Using the Banner Display 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 ON SCREEN during playback. ON SCREEN Press 2/3 until the Angle icon is highlighted.

  • Page 44: Using A Bookmark

    Using the Banner Display Using a bookmark The bookmark feature lets you mark a point on the disc that you can go to quickly. You can store up to 9 bookmarks. Marking a scene Press ON SCREEN during playback. ON SCREEN Press 2/3 until the bookmark icon is highlighted and press ENTER The bookmark menu appears.

  • Page 45: Mp3 Function

    MP3 Function MP3 On-screen Display Folders within a root Playback Playing file Information name Track Root icon Folder icon ALL CLEAR button To display files within a folder Press 5/∞ to select the folder and press ENTER. The files within the folder display will appear. Files within a folder and memory window Return folder icon Files...

  • Page 46: Selecting Mp3 Files

    MP3 Function Selecting MP3 Files You can select the files to be played back directly. Press 5/∞ to select the folder, then press ENTER. « ENTER Press 5/∞ to select the file, then press ENTER. « ENTER Playback will start from selected file. Files in the next folder will be played back when no files exist in the selected folder.

  • Page 47: Customizing The Settings

    Customizing the Settings When you insert a DVD-Video the various functions of the DVD Changer Receiver will be set (reset) according to the setting menu. You can customize this setting menu according to your preferences. Making Adjustments to Setting Press MENU during stop mode. Current setup menu display appears.

  • Page 48: Language Setting

    Customizing the Settings Language Setting I Audio Language This sets the language to be used when playing a disc. If a disc does not contain the selected language, it is played in the priority language set for each disc. English: To play sound tracks in English. Spanish: To play sound tracks in Spanish.
  • Page 49 Table of Languages and Their Code No. Code No. Language 6566 Abkhazian 6565 Afar 6570 Afrikaans 8381 Albanian 6577 Ameharic 6582 Arabic 7289 Armenian 6583 Assamese 6588 Aymara 6590 Azerbaijani 6665 Bashkir 6985 Basque 6678 Bengali; Bangla 6890 Bhutani 6672 Bihari 6673 Bislama...

  • Page 50: Operation Setting

    Customizing the Settings Operation Setting I Rating / Parental lock This can restrict playback of adult-oriented DVD discs that you do not want to be seen by children. However, even when a DVD disc is marked “Adult-oriented” or otherwise on the label, its viewing cannot be restricted unless the restriction level is recorded in the disc itself.

  • Page 51: Picture Setting

    5 Select OK button and press ENTER. Confirm Password display appears below Enter Password display. 6 Press the number buttons to enter new password. 7 Select OK button and press ENTER. To clear password 1 Press the number buttons to enter password. 2 Select OK button and press ENTER.

  • Page 52: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the Radio There are two ways to select radio stations: • Tuning manually • Presetting radio stations then selecting the preset stations Note • 10 AM and FM stations have already been preset. You can change these according to your preference. Tuning Manually Press INPUT 2/3 repeatedly to Unit...

  • Page 53: Selecting Preset Stations

    Selecting Preset Stations Before selecting preset stations, you need to preset the radio stations. See “Presetting Radio Stations” on the previous page. Press INPUT 2/3 on the remote Remote controller controller or the unit to switch the INPUT input source to the FM or AM. The band selected in this step will not affect the next step.

  • Page 54: Playing The Connected Source

    Playing the Connected Source This section shows you how to play the sources connected to the DVD Changer Receiver. You may need to see “Connecting to a TV” on page 15 and “Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment” on page 18 and 19 while following the steps in this section.

  • Page 55: Recording Using The Connected Equipment

    Recording Using the Connected Equipment You can record according to the following using the connected recording equipment: • Sound/picture of discs played back by the DVD Changer Receiver, • Sound of FM/AM programs, and • Sound/picture of the connected source. Note •...

  • Page 56: Other

    Controlling other components connected to the DVD Changer Receiver The remote controller has two learning functions. One is entering the signal number for a remote controller of another brand that is pre-programmed. Another is a normal learning function that enables the remote controller to learn the codes from other remote controllers.
  • Page 57 BRAND SETTING No. BRAND AIWA 100, 101 AKAI 102, 103, 104 LUXOR AUDIOSONIC MAGNAVOX BELL & HOWELL 106, 132, 231 BLAUPUNKT BRIONVEGA 108, 109 CENTURION MARANTZ CITIZEN 102, 117, 159, MARK 202, 240, 241, MATSUI 245, 254 COLTINA 111, 112, 113 MITSUBISHI CORONAD CROWN...
  • Page 58 Controlling other components connected to the DVD Changer Receiver Controlling VCR Press the MODE RCVR/VCR button. RCVR / VCR The RCVR/VCR button lights green. Press the desired operation button. The buttons indicated in the figure to the right are the operation buttons that can be used to control your VCR.
  • Page 59 Controlling Cable/Satellite Press the MODE CBL/SAT button. CBL / SAT The CBL/SAT button lights green. Press the desired operation button. The buttons indicated in the figure above are the operation buttons that can be used to control your Cable/Satellite. The buttons given below have operations programmed into them.

  • Page 60: Programming The Commands Of Remote Controllers For Other Devices Into The Remote Controller

    Controlling other components connected to the DVD Changer Receiver SEND/LEARN MODE RCVR / VCR INPUT DIMMER VOLUME – TOP MENU ENTER RETURN DOWN SP A SP B FM MODE SURROUND SLOW STEP PRGV ACOUSTIC SP SETUP IPM CONTROL AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM SW MODE T.TONE CH SEL DISTANCE : Buttons that cannot be programmed.
  • Page 61 Press and hold down the button (that corresponds to the command you are programming) on the remote controller of the other device until the SEND/LEARN indicator on the remote controller flashes twice. After flashing twice, the SEND/LEARN indicator will light again. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to transfer all the commands you desire from the other remote controller and...

  • Page 62: Erasing All The Commands Programmed Under A Mode Button

    Controlling other components connected to the DVD Changer Receiver 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, MODE RCVR / VCR CBL / SAT press the ENTER button, and then release both buttons.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    Remedies • Check the connection of the power cord. • Disconnect the power cord, then connect it again. • Contact your nearest Onkyo service center. • Deactivate the muting function. • Check the connections to the DVD Changer Receiver.
  • Page 64 Troubleshooting Symptoms The DVD Changer Receiver does not start playback. Brightness is unstable or noise is visible on the playback picture. The playback picture is occasionally distorted. Playback doesn’t follow the course of the disc’s programs. The picture from the DVD Changer Receiver doesn’t appear on the TV screen.
  • Page 65 Symptoms Causes Too much noise is heard or • FM stereo waves may produce a hiss sound is interrupted noise when a certain level is reached. occasionally. (The ST • The position or direction of the FM indicator does not light antenna is incorrect.

  • Page 66: Specifications

    Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Power Output (FTC) All channels 100 watts per channel min. RMS. into 8 ohms two channel driven, 1,000 Hz with no more than 0.1 % total harmonic distortion. Dynamic Power 6 ohms: 121 W (L/R) 8 ohms: 104 W (L/R) Total Harmonic Distortion 0.2 % at rated power 0.8 % at 1 watt output IM Distortion...
  • Page 68 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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