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Onkyo DV-C601 Instruction Manual

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DV-C601
Instruction Manual
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Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DVD Changer.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and turning on the power.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new DVD Changer.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
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DVD / VIDEO CD / CD CHANGER
Contents
Before Using Your DVD Changer
Getting Started
Connections
Basic Playback
Advanced Playback
Function Setup
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  • Page 1 REPEAT STANDBY / ON DIMMER DISPLAY Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DVD Changer. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and turning on the power. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new DVD Changer.

  • 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 Precautions CAUTION: VISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. CAUTION: THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
  • Page 4 Precautions 1.Regional restriction codes (region number) Regional restriction codes are built-in to DVD Changers and DVD videos for each sales region. If the regional code of the DVD Changer does not match one of the regional codes of the DVD video, playback is not possible.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Disc Compatibility and Handling ... 9 Discs You can Use ... 9 Connections Connecting the DV-C601 to a TV ... 10 Connecting the DV-C601 to a TV ... 10 Connecting to an Audio System and TV with COMPONENT VIDEO Inputs ... 11 Other Audio Playback Options ...

  • Page 6: Features

    • Enhanced black-level setting • Next Selection Video Features • DTS Compatibility means the DV-C601 can pass a DTS- encoded digital signal from discs with DTS soundtracks to an external processor or receiver with a DTS decoder • Advanced 10-Bit 27 MHz Video D/A Conversion for four times the accuracy of conventional 8-bit, 13.5 MHz systems...

  • Page 7: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied Accessories After unpacking, check whether the box contains all items listed below. If anything is missing, contact the ONKYO dealer where you bought the DVD Changer. The number of accessories is indicated in brackets. Remote controller (RC-425DV) [1] Audio/video connection cable [1]...

  • Page 8: Preparing The Remote Controller

    Using the remote controller Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor. Notes: DV-C601 • Place the unit away from strong light such as direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent light which can prevent proper operation of the remote controller.

  • Page 9: Disc Compatibility And Handling

    Disc Compatibility and Handling In this section, you will learn which discs can be used with your DV-C601, and how to handle, clean, and store them. Discs You can Use Your DVD Changer can play back the following discs: Disc mark...

  • Page 10: Connecting The Dv-C601 To A Tv

    Selecting the audio outputs Your DV-C601 provides several options for audio playback: you can use the analog or one of the digital audio outputs. If the audio is to be played back by your TV set, connect the ANALOG OUTPUTs to the audio inputs of your TV set and activate them (“Analog 2ch”). See “Audio Settings”...

  • Page 11: Connecting To An Audio System And Tv With Component Video Inputs

    Your DV-C601 provides several options for audio playback: you can use the analog or one of the digital audio outputs. If your amplifier only provides analog inputs, use the DV-C601’s ANALOG OUTPUTs and select them via the on-screen menu (“Analog 2ch”). See “Audio Settings”...

  • Page 12: Other Audio Playback Options

    Other Audio Playback Options You can enjoy high-quality surround audio playback by connecting the DV-C601 to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic Surround, or DTS decoder. Furthermore you can transfer the signal of audio CDs to your amplifier in the digital domain if it is fitted with a digital input.

  • Page 13: Connecting To An Amplifier Equipped With A Dts Decoder

    Warnings • If you connect to the digital input of an amplifier that does not have a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder, set the DV-C601’s “Audio Out Select” function to “PCM.” Any other setting may damage your ears or speakers when using high volume levels.

  • Page 14: Playing Back Discs

    Basic Playback Preparations • To view a video disc, switch on your TV set and select the video input the DV-C601 is connected to. See also pages 10, 11 for how to connect the DVD Changer to your TV set.
  • Page 15 The FIRST SETUP screen The FIRST SETUP screen is only displayed the very first time you switch on your DV-C601. This page allows you to set the two single To obtain a higher picture quality Occasionally, some picture distortion not usually visible during a normal telecast may appear on the TV screen during playback of a DVD video.

  • Page 16: Direct Playback, Stop And Pause

    3. Wait until the disc drawer has opened completely, then remove the disc. Notes: • Do not move the DV-C601 during playback or subject it to strong vibrations to avoid damaging the discs. • Use the OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote controller or DVD player to open and close the disc drawer.

  • Page 17: Slow-Motion Playback

    REMOTE CONTROLLER RC - 425 DV Slow-Motion Playback DVD videos can be played back in slow motion. This is done by reducing the playback speed. Press the SLOW button during playback. SLOW By pressing either button repeatedly, you can cycle through the three available playback speeds.

  • Page 18: Locating Titles, Chapters, Or Tracks

    Locating Titles, Chapters, or Tracks DVD video Title 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Normally, DVD videos are divided into “titles”, while the titles are themselves sub-divided into “chapters”. VIDEO CDs and audio CDs are divided into “tracks”. You can quickly locate any specific title, chapter, or track. Locating a Title Using the Title Menu If the DVD video you are playing back contains a title menu, you can locate any specific title you wish to play back.

  • Page 19: Selecting Chapters Or Tracks

    Selecting Chapters or Tracks Direct Selection using the Numeric Buttons The DV-C601 also allows you to directly select a Chapter of a Title (DVD videos) or a Track (Video or audio CD). Note: Steps 1 and 2 are only necessary for DVD videos. Start with step 3 if you want to select a Track of a Video or audio CD.

  • Page 20: Selecting A Precise Scene Or Audio Passage

    Selecting a Precise Scene or Audio Passage It is also possible to directly select a given location and to start playback from there. This may come in handy when you want to view a given scene (DVD videos/Video CDs) or listen to a specific passage (audio CD) within the currently selected Title or Track.

  • Page 21: Repeat Functions

    Repeat Functions Your DVD Changer allows you to repeat a given Title, Chapter/track or disc indefinitely. It is also possible to repeat a given scene or audio passage (A–B Repeat). Repeating a Title or Chapter/Track Here is what you need to do in order to program a playback loop of the selected Title, Chapter/track, or disc: Select the disc that contains the material to be repeated (or that you want to playback...

  • Page 22: Setting The Desired Playback Order

    Chapter : 25 Chapter : 25 Your DV-C601 comes with a special 28-step memory that allows you to program the order in which the Titles and Chapters/tracks are to be played back. Such “se- quences” can include material from several discs.
  • Page 23 Here are a few programming examples: Chapters 25 and 12 of Title # 2 on disc #3 (two steps): Disc number Title number Memory 1 Memory 2 All chapters of Title #1 on disc #1: Disc number Title number Memory 3 Chapter 2 of Title #4 on disc #1: Memory 4 MEMORY...

  • Page 24: Additional Playback Functions

    (i.e. not right away). During playback of an audio CD, press the NEXT NEXT SELECTION button on the DV-C601 SELECTION or the remote controller to activate this function.

  • Page 25: Using The Dvd Changer As Cd Player

    RC - 425 DV Using the DVD Changer as CD player Since your DV-C601 allows you to insert up to five discs in any combination (DVD videos, Video CDs, audio CDs), there may be times when you only want to listen to music and avoid having to press the DISC SKIP or DISC +/ –...

  • Page 26: Random Playback

    Chapter : 2 Chapter : 2 The DV-C601’s Random playback functions allow you to select a mode where the DV- C601 decides which Title or Chapter/track to play next. A similar function is available on most CD players. There are two Random functions: one for DVDs only, and...

  • Page 27: Dvd Video Functions

    DVD Video Functions Zooming in The Zoom function allows you to magnify a portion of a picture. Feel free to select the area to be magnified. Press the ZOOM button during normal or ZOOM slow (see page 17) playback or while playback is paused (“still”, see page 16).

  • Page 28: Audio Playback Settings

    DV-C601 automatically converts the audio data to an acceptable format for your amplifier. The DV-C601 accepts the Dolby Digital, DTS, and PCM recording systems. Other systems cannot be played back. See also the conversion table below for details about the available options. Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel is displayed as “...
  • Page 29 • The Audio settings are not saved internally. When you switch off the DVD Changer or open the disc tray, the DV-C601 returns to the default setting. See page 34. • When you select an option that is not available on the selected DVD video, the DV-C601 ignores your setting and goes on using the previously selected language, etc.

  • Page 30: Using The Subtitle Feature

    • The Subtitle settings are not saved internally. When you switch off the DVD Changer or open the disc tray, the DV-C601 returns to the default settings. See page 34. • When you select an option that is not available on the selected DVD video, the DV-C601 ignores your setting and goes on using the previously selected language, etc.

  • Page 31: Using The On-Screen Display Functions

    Information about a disc and its operational status can be monitored on your TV screen. If you want to take advantage of this feature for audio CDs, please remember to connect the DV-C601 to your TV set (see pages 10 and 11) and to switch it on.

  • Page 32: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings The DV-C601 contains a lot more functions than have been covered so far. Most of these functions can only be accessed via the on-screen menu. Please note that not all available functions apply to all disc types supported by the DV-C601.
  • Page 33 Setting On-Screen Language Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language TV Shape Black Level Audio Out Select Dynamic Range Control Karaoke Vocal Extended Audio Features On-Screen Displays OSD Background Color Extended Subtitle Features Screen Saver Pause/Still Parental Lock Title Stop Details Allows you to select the language of the on-screen displays.

  • Page 34: Language Functions

    Advanced Settings LANGUAGE On-Screen Language Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language LANGUAGE Functions On-Screen Language This function allows you to select the language for the on-screen displays. • English • French • Spanish Disc Menu Language This function allows you to select the language used by the disc menus.

  • Page 35: Picture Settings

    Subtitle Language Use this function to select the subtitle language, or to switch the subtitles off altogether. • English • French • Spanish • No Subtitle (subtitles are switched off) • Others: To select another language than the above, see steps (a) – (e) under “Disc Menu Language”.

  • Page 36: Audio Settings

    Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1, or MPEG2 encoding. Analog 2Ch: Select this option if the DV-C601 is connected to the audio inputs of your TV set, or an analog input pair of your external amplifier. Note that even this analog connection may allow you to take advantage of the amplifier’s Dolby Pro Logic processor.

  • Page 37: Display Settings

    Parental Lock DVD videos equipped with the Parental Lock function allow you to decide what exactly can be viewed on your DV-C601, which is especially useful if you have children. For example: you could select a level where violent scenes unsuitable for children are skipped and replaced with more suitable scenes, or prevent playback of a disc altogether.
  • Page 38 Selecting this option also changes the behavior of the DOWN and UP Next/Previous Chapter or Track” on page 19. The DV-C601 stops after playback of a title is completed. PBC (Playback Control) Off: The menu screen of the selected Video CD (if available) is not displayed.

  • Page 39: Table Of Languages

    Table of Languages Table of Languages and Their Abbreviations Abbreviation Abbreviation of the Language of the Language Language ––– No alternate language CHI (ZH) Chinese DUT (NL) Dutch ENG (EN) English FRE (FR) French GER (DE) German ITA (IT) Italian JPN (JA) Japanese KOR (KO)

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If your DV-C601 does not seem to work as expected, check the following table for the possible cause before contacting your ONKYO dealer or service. Symptoms and Corrections Symptom No power. • The power plug is disconnected. No picture.

  • Page 41: Identification Of Controls

    Identification of Controls See the pages in [ ] for details. Front Panel REPEAT button [21] DIMMER button [42] STANDBY/ON indicator [14] STANDBY/ON button [14] POWER POWER button STANDBY / ON [14] Rear Panel COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks [11] COMPONENT ANALOG OUTPUT ANALOG OUTPUT...

  • Page 42: Dvd Display

    Identification of Controls Display Track number indicator Chapter number indicator Group number indicator Title number indicator NEXT DISC indicator The indicators vary depending on the kinds of discs you play. DVD video • When closing the disc tray: Example Total number of titles •...

  • Page 43: Remote Controller

    Most steps in this manual need to be performed using the supplied remote controller. That is why the functions of the remote controller’s buttons are explained in the relative chapters and sections. See the pages in [ ] for details. Remote Controller STOP button [16, 17, 38] PLAY button [15-20,22,26]...

  • Page 44: Specifications

    Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: 072-831-8111 Fax: 072-833-5222 ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION 200 Williams Drive, Ramesy, N.J. 07446, U.S.A. Tel: 201-825-7950 Fax: 201-825-8150 E-mail: onkyo@onkyousa.com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Industriestrasse 20, 82110 Germering, GERMANY Tel: 089-849-320 Fax: 089-849-3265 E-mail: info@onkyo.de...

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