Onkyo DV-155 Owners Manual

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Contents

DVD Player

DV-L55

Instruction Manual

Important Safety Instructions ............2

Introduction .........................................6

Connecting the DV-L55 .....................16

Getting Started ..................................23

Playing discs .....................................28

Audio Settings and Video Adjust

menus..............................................38

Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DV-L55 DVD Player. Read this manual carefully before using your new DVD Player. A good understanding of its features and operation will allow you to achieve optimum performance and enjoyment.

Keep this manual for future reference.

Initial Settings menu .........................40

Additional information......................45

Glossary.............................................49

Troubleshooting ....................................... 50

Speciﬁcations....................................53

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WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS 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.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

S3125A

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS

OUVRIR

15. Damage Requiring Service Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the apparatus,

C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

water,

D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualiﬁed technician to restore the apparatus to its normal operation,

E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in

any way, and

F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in

performance this indicates a need for service.

16. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a ﬁre or electric shock. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus. Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of this unit.

17. Batteries Always consider the environmental issues and follow local regulations when disposing of batteries.

18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate ventilation. Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") away from the rear panel or wall, creating a ﬂue-like gap for warm air to escape.

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Precautions

For British models

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 accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IMPORTANT

A 3, 5 or 13 ampere fuse is ﬁtted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 3, 5 or 13 amperes and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET. If in any doubt, consult a qualiﬁed electrician.

For European Models

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

I. MORI

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

1. Region Numbers

The DVD standard uses region numbers to control how discs can be played around the world, the world being divided into six regions. This unit will only play DVD discs that match its region number, which can be found

on its rear panel (e.g., ).

2. About this Manual

This manual explains how to use all of this unit’s functions. Although the DVD standard offers many special features, not all discs use them all, so depending on the disc being played, this unit may not respond to certain functions. See the disc’s sleeve notes for supported features. When you attempt to use a DVD feature that is not available, this logo may appear onscreen, indicating that the feature is not supported by the current disc or this unit.

3. Recording Copyright

Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder.

4. Power

WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on this unit’s rear panel (e.g., AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz).

Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY does not fully shutdown the DV-L55. If you do not intend to use the DV-L55 for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

5. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands

Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer.

6. Installing this Unit

• Install this unit in a well-ventilated location. Ensure that there’s adequate ventilation all around

this unit, especially if it’s installed in an audio rack. If the ventilation is inadequate, the unit may overheat, leading to malfunction.

• Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heat sources, because its internal temperature may rise, shortening the life of the optical pickup.

•Avoid damp and dusty places, and places subject to vibrations from loudspeakers. Never put the unit on top of, or directly above a loudspeaker.

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Precautions —Continued

• Install this unit horizontally. Never use it on its side or on a sloping surface, because it may cause a malfunction.

• If you install this unit near a TV, radio, or VCR, the picture and sound quality may be affected. If this occurs, move this unit away from the TV, radio, or VCR.

7. Care

Occasionally, you should dust this unit all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Do not use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may damage the ﬁnish or remove the panel lettering.

8. Handling Notes

• If you need to transport this unit, use the original packaging to pack it how it was when you originally bought it.

• Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect sprays, near this unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit for a long time, because they may leave marks on the case.

• This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm after prolonged use. This is normal.

• When you’ve ﬁnished using this unit, remove all discs and turn off the power.

• If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may not work properly the next time you turn it on, so be sure to use it occasionally.

9. To Obtain a Clear Picture

This unit is a high-tech, precision device. If the lens on the optical pickup, or the disc drive mechanism becomes dirty or worn, the picture quality may be affected. To maintain the best picture quality, we recommend regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning or worn part replacement) every 1,000 hours of use depending on the operating environment. Contact your Onkyo dealer for details.

— In the summer, when this unit is moved from an

air conditioned room to a hot and humid place.

— The unit is used in a humid place.

• Do not use this unit when there’s the possibility of moisture condensation occurring. Doing so may damage your discs and certain parts inside this unit.

If condensation does occur, remove all discs and leave this unit turned on for two to three hours. By this time, the unit will have warmed up and any condensation will have evaporated. To reduce the risk of condensation, keep this unit connected to a wall outlet.

This unit contains a semiconductor laser system and is classiﬁed as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”. So, to use this model properly, read this Instruction Manual carefully. In case of any trouble, please contact the store where you purchased the unit. To prevent being exposed to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

DANGER:

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE 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.

The label on the right is applied on the rear panel.

1. This unit is a CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT and employs a laser inside the cabinet.

2. To prevent the laser from being exposed, do not remove the

cover. Refer servicing to qualiﬁed personnel.

10. Moisture Condensation

Moisture condensation may damage this unit.

Read the following carefully: When you take a glass containing a cold drink outside on a summer’s day, drops of water, called condensation, form on the outside of the glass. Similarly, moisture may condense on the lens of the optical pickup, one of the most important parts inside this unit.

• Moisture condensation can occur in the following situations:

— The unit is moved from a cold place to a warm

place.

—A heater is turned on, or cold air from an air con-

ditioner is hitting the unit.

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Table of Contents

Basic Operation

Overview

Important Safety Instructions ..............................2

Precautions .........................................................3

Introduction .........................................................6

Supplied Accessories......................................6

DV-L55 Features.............................................7

Disc Notes.......................................................7

Before Using the DV-L55 ..................................10

Installing the Batteries...................................10

Using the Remote Controller.........................10

Front & Rear Panels .........................................11

Front Panel.................................................... 11

Display ..........................................................12

Rear Panel ....................................................13

Remote Controller .........................................14

Connections

Connecting the DV-L55..................................... 16

Before Making Any Connections...................16

AV Cables & Connectors ..............................16

Basic Setup ...................................................17

Connecting Your TV......................................19

Connecting to an AV Receiver ......................20

Connecting -compatible Components..... 21

Connecting the Power/Turning on

the DV-L55 ....................................................22

Getting Started and Setting up

Getting Started..................................................23

Using the on-screen displays ........................23

Setting up the player for your TV ..................23

Setting the language of this player’s

on-screen displays...................................... 24

Basic Playback

Playing discs .................................................24

Basic playback controls................................. 25

Resume and Last Memory ............................26

DVD-Video disc menus .................................26

Video CD PBC menus................................... 27

Advanced Operation

Playback Techniques

Playing discs .................................................... 28

Scanning discs ............................................. 28

Playing in slow motion .................................. 28

Frame advance/frame reverse ..................... 29

Viewing a JPEG slideshow........................... 29

Browsing video content with the

Disc Navigator............................................ 30

Browsing WMA, MP3 and JPEG files

with the Disc Navigator .............................. 31

Looping a section of a disc ........................... 32

Using repeat play.......................................... 32

Using random play........................................ 33

Creating a program list ................................. 34

Other functions available from the

program menu............................................ 35

Searching a disc ........................................... 35

Switching subtitles ........................................ 36

Switching audio language/channel ............... 36

Zooming the screen...................................... 37

Switching camera angles.............................. 37

Displaying disc information........................... 37

Detailed Settings

Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus .......... 38

Audio Settings menu .................................... 38

Audio DRC.................................................... 38

Video Adjust menu ....................................... 39

Initial Settings menu ......................................... 40

Using the Initial Settings menu ..................... 40

Digital Audio Out settings ............................. 41

Video Output settings ................................... 41

Language settings ........................................ 42

Display settings ............................................ 42

Parental Lock................................................ 43

Registering a new password ........................ 43

Changing your password.............................. 43

Setting/changing the Parental Lock.............. 43

Setting/changing the Country code .............. 44

Country code list........................................... 44

Miscellaneous information

Additional information....................................... 45

Screen sizes and disc formats...................... 45

Resetting the player...................................... 45

Setting the TV system .................................. 46

Titles, chapters and tracks............................ 46

DVD-Video regions....................................... 46

Selecting languages using the language

code list...................................................... 47

Language code list ....................................... 48

Glossary ........................................................... 49

Troubleshooting................................................ 50

Specifications ................................................... 53

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Introduction

Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have the following accessories:

RC-574DV

Remote controller & 2 batteries (AA)

SCART cable (1.5 m) (European model only)

Power cord (2 m) (Plug type varies from country to country.)

AV cable (RCA/phono) (1.5 m)

S-Video cable (1.5 m) (not supplied with European model)

Coaxial cable (1 m)

Power-plug adapter

Only supplied in certain countries.

cable (0.8 m)

Cable used for system connections to an Onkyo component with an jack.

(The components will not function as a system with only connections. Be sure to connect the audio connection cables correctly as well.)

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Introduction —Continued

DV-L55 Features

Highlights

• Dolby

Digital and DTS

•DVD-Video / Video CD / Audio CD playback

• CD-R, CD-RW (Video CD, audio CD, MP3/WMA JPEG)

•DVD-R (DVD-Video)

•DVD-RW (DVD-Video, VR format)

Video

• Advanced 54 MHz/10-bit video D/A converter

• Component video output

• S-Video and composite video outputs

• Frame-by-frame playback

• Slow motion playback

•Fast forward and reverse

• Repeat playback

• Random playback

• Supports 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio TVs

• Multiple camera angle support

•Parental Lock function

• Screen Saver function

Audio

• 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converter

• Optical / Coaxial digital output

Others

• Dynamic Range Control setting

• Adjustable display brightness

• Full-function remote controller

The letter displayed at the end of the product name found in catalogs and on package represents the color of the DV-L55 DVD player. Though the color varies, the speciﬁcations and operations are the same.

*1. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

*2. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital The-

ater Systems, Inc.

*3. Windows Media, and the Win-

dows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Disc Notes

Supported Discs

The DV-L55 supports the following discs.

Disc Logo Format or ﬁle type

DVD-Video

DVD-R

DVD-RW

Video CD

Audio CD

CD-R

CD-RW

JPEG CD

See page 46 for region information.

DVD-Video

DVD-Video, VR format

Including PBC

PCM and DTS

Video CD, audio CD, MP3, WMA, JPEG

JPEG

• Some audio CDs feature copy protection that doesn’t conform to the ofﬁcial CD standard. Since these are nonstandard discs, they may not play properly in the DV-L55.

• The DV-L55 supports CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in Video CD format, audio CD format, or ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 format with MP3, WMA, and JPEG ﬁles. It also supports DVD-R and DVD-RW discs recorded in DVD-Video format. However, some CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW discs may not work properly for any of the following reasons: incomplete disc ﬁnalization, disc burner characteristics, disc characteristics, the disc is damaged or dirty. See the manual supplied with your disc burner for more information. Condensation or dirt on the optical pickup lens can also affect playback.

• The DV-L55 supports 8 cm and 12 cm discs.

• The DV-L55 does not support disc types not listed.

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Introduction —Continued

• Don’t use discs with an unusual shape, such as those shown below, because you may damage the DV-L55.

• Don’t use discs that have residue from adhesive tape, rental discs with peeling labels, or discs with custommade labels or stickers. Doing so may damage the DV-L55 and you may not be able to remove the disc properly.

Discs Made on Personal Computers

Discs made on personal computers, including those of a compatible format, may not work properly in the DV-L55 because of incorrect settings in the disc burning software. Check the manuals supplied with your disc burning software for additional compatibility information.

CD-R/RW compatibility

• Compatible formats: CD-Audio, Video CD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing MP3, WMA or JPEG ﬁles

* ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format:

Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet ﬁle systems are both compatible with this player.

• Multi-session playback: No

• Unﬁnalized disc playback: No

DVD-R/RW compatibility

• Compatible formats: DVD-Video, Video Recording (VR)*

* Edit points may not play exactly as edited; screen may go

momentarily blank at edited points.

• Unﬁnalized playback: No

• WMA/MP3/JPEG ﬁle playback on DVD-R/RW: No

Compressed audio compatibility

• Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio (WMA)

• Sampling rates: 32, 44.1 or 48kHz

• Bit-rates: Any (128Kbps or higher recommended)

• VBR (variable bit rate) MP3 playback: No

• VBR WMA playback: No

• WMA lossless encoding compatible: No

• DRM (Digital Rights Management) compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio ﬁles will not play in this player—see also DRM in the “Glossary” on page 49)

• File extensions: .mp3, .wma (these must be used for the player to recognize MP3 and WMA ﬁles – do not use for other ﬁle types)

• File structure: Up to 299 folders; up to 648 folders and ﬁles combined

About WMA

WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA content can be encoded by using Windows Media dows Media Media

Player for Windows

Player 9 Series.

Player version 7, 7.1, Win-

XP, or Windows

JPEG ﬁle compatibility

• Compatible formats: Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2* still image ﬁles up to a resolution of 3072 x 2048.

* File format used by digital still cameras

• Progressive JPEG compatible: No

• File extensions: .jpg (must be used for the player to recognize JPEG ﬁles – do not use for other ﬁle types)

• File structure: Up to 299 folders; up to 648 folders and ﬁles combined

PC-created disc compatibility

Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be playable in this unit due to the setting of the application software used to create the disc. In these particular instances, check with the software publisher for more detailed information.

Discs recorded in packet write mode (UDF format) are not compatible with this player.

Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software disc boxes for additional compatibility information.

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission.

Commercial DVD-Video discs are copy-protected, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Introduction —Continued

Handling Discs

•Never touch the underside of a disc. Always hold discs by the edge, as shown.

Underside

•Never attach adhesive tape or sticky labels to discs.

Cleaning Discs

•For best results, keep your discs clean. Fingerprints and dust can affect the sound and picture quality and should be removed as follows. Using a clean soft cloth, wipe from the center outwards, as shown. Never wipe in a circular direction.

✔

•To remove stubborn dust or dirt, wipe the disc with a damp soft cloth, and then dry it with a dry cloth.

•Never use solvent-based cleaning ﬂuids, such as thinner or benzine, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic sprays intended for vinyl records, because they may damage the disc.

Storing Discs

• Don’t store discs in places subject to direct sunlight, or near heat sources.

• Don’t store discs in places subject to moisture or dust, such as in a bathroom or near a humidiﬁer.

•Always store discs in their cases and vertically. Stacking, or putting objects on unprotected discs may cause warping, scratches, or other damage.

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Before Using the DV-L55

Installing the Batteries

Open the battery compartment, as shown.

Insert the two supplied batteries (AA) in

accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.

Close the battery compartment.

Notes:

• The supplied batteries should last for about six months, although this will vary with usage.

• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing both batteries.

• Don’t mix new and old batteries, or different types of batteries.

• If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent possible leakage and corrosion.

• Flat batteries should be removed as soon as possible to prevent possible leakage and corrosion.

Using the Remote Controller

To use the remote controller, point it at the DV-L55’s remote control sensor, as shown below.

Remote control sensor

S T

A ND

/ ON

D B

DISP

L A

30˚

Notes:

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the DV-L55 is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type ﬂuorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing the DV-L55.

• If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the DV-L55 is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably.

• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote controller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries.

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the DV-L55 is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing the DV-L55.

• The remote controller will not work if there’s an obstacle between it and the DV-L55’s remote control sensor.

DV-L55

Approx. (5 m)

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Front & Rear Panels

For detailed information, refer to the pages in brackets.

Front Panel

1 2 3 4

STANDBY / ON

STANDBY

DISPLAY

STANDBY/ON button [22, 24]

This button is used to set the DV-L55 to On or Standby.

STANDBY indicator [22]

This indicator lights up when the DV-L55 is in Standby.

DISPLAY button [37]

This button is used to display information about the current disc, title, chapter, or track, including the elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on. Press it repeatedly to display more information.

Disc tray [24]

Discs are loaded here.

(open/close) button [24]

This button is used to open and close the disc tray.

5 6 7

8J9

(stop) button [25]

This button is used to stop playback.

(play) button [24, 25]

This button is used to start playback.

Remote control sensor [10]

This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller.

Previous/Next / buttons [25]

The Previous button is used to select the previous chapter or track. During playback it selects the beginning of the current chapter or track. The Next button is used to select the next chapter or track.

(pause) button [25]

This button is used to pause playback.

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Front & Rear Panels —Continued

Display

1 3 5 6 7 842

DVD V CD PRGSV

TRACKCHPTITLE REMAIND

CA90 B

D indicator

This indicator appears when playing Dolby Digital material.

Disc type indicators

These indicators show the type of disc loaded.

TITLE indicator

While stopped, the total number of titles on the current DVD-Video disc is displayed here. During playback, the number of the current title is displayed.

CHP indicator

This indicator appears while the number of the current chapter is being displayed.

TRACK indicator

This indicator appears while track numbers are being displayed. While stopped, the total number of tracks on the current Video CD, audio CD, or MP3/ WMA disc are displayed. During playback, the number of the current track is displayed.

Camera angle indicator

This indicator appears if the DVD-Video disc being played features multiple camera angles.

REMAIN indicator

This indicator appears while the remaining time is being displayed.

Repeat indicator

This indicator appears when A–B playback or repeat playback is used.

PRGSV (Progressive) indicator

This indicator appears when the Progressive Scanning function is on.

Play indicator

This indicator is shown during playback.

Pause indicator

This indicator appears when playback is paused.

DTS indicator

This indicator appears when playing DTS material.

Message & time area

Time information, such as total time, remaining time, and so on, is displayed here in hours, minutes, and seconds. Other messages are also displayed.

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Front & Rear Panels —Continued

Rear Panel

1 3 765 8 924

AUDIO OUTPUT

DIGITAL COMPONENT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

YPB

S VIDEO VIDEO

VIDEO OUTPUT

AUDIO OUTPUT

ANALOG

REMOTE CONTROL

AV CONNECTOR

AC INLET

OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT [20]

This optical digital audio output can be connected to an optical digital audio input on a hi-ﬁ amp, AV receiver, or surround sound decoder (Dolby Digital, DTS).

COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT [20]

This coaxial digital audio output can be connected to a coaxial digital audio input on a hi-ﬁ amp, AV receiver, or surround sound decoder (Dolby Digital, DTS).

S VIDEO OUTPUT [19]

This connector can be used to connect a TV or projector with an S-Video input.

VIDEO OUTPUT [17]

This RCA/phono connector can be used to connect a TV or projector with a composite video input.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT [19]

These sockets output component video and can be connected to an component video input on a TV or projector.

ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT [17]

These RCA/phono connectors can be connected to analog audio inputs on your TV, hi-ﬁ amp, or AV receiver.

jack [21]

These (Remote Interactive) connectors can be connected to the connectors on your other Onkyo AV components for interactive control. Connecting an cable only does not make the system operational. You must also connect the audio cables as well.

AV CONNECTOR (European model only) [19]

This SCART output can be connected to a TV or projector with a SCART input by using the supplied SCART cable. This SCART connector outputs 2channel stereo audio, composite video, S-Video, and RGB video.

AC INLET [22]

The supplied power cord is connected here. The other of the power cord should be connected to a suitable wall outlet.

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Front & Rear Panels —Continued

Remote Controller

1 2

6 7

8 9 J K

ON STANDBY

123

789

TOP MENU

RETURN

AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM

ENTER

RC-574DV

CLEAR

OPEN/ CLOSE

DISPLAY

PLAY

MODE

DIMMER

SETUP

N O P

Q R

S T U

V W X

STANDBY button [22]

This button is used to set the DV-L55 to Standby.

ON button [22]

This button is used to turn on the DV-L55. Don’t turn on the DV-L55 until you’ve completed, and double checked all connections (pages 16–21).

Number buttons [25–27, 35, 43]

These buttons are used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers and to enter times for locating speciﬁc points in time.

TOP MENU button [26]

This button is used to display the top menu on a DVD-Video disc.

Cursor /// buttons [23]

These buttons are used to navigate onscreen menus.

RETURN button [23, 26]

This button is used to return to the main menu without saving your changes.

AUDIO button [36]

This button is used to select foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS) on DVD-Video discs. For Video CDs you can select left-channel, rightchannel, or stereo.

ANGLE button [37]

This button is used to select camera angles on DVD-Video discs.

Stop button [25]

This button is used to stop playback.

Fast Reverse / ( ) button [25, 28,

29]

This button is used for fast reverse, reverse slow motion, and reverse frame-by-frame playback.

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Fast Forward / ( ) button [25, 28, 29]

This button is used for fast forward, slow motion, and frame-by-frame playback.

OPEN/CLOSE button [24]

This button is used to open and close the disc tray.

PLAY MODE button [32–35]

This button is used to open and close the Play Mode menu.

DISPLAY button [37]

DIMMER button

This button is used to adjust the display brightness.

normal dim dimmer

dimmer+front panel indicators off

CLEAR [34]

This button is used to cancel various functions.

MENU button [26]

This button is used to display the menu on a DVD-Video disc or to open the Disc Navigator when using a Video CD, audio CD, WMA/MP3/ JPEG disc, or VR format DVD-RW disc.

ENTER button [23]

This button is used to start playback of the selected title, chapter, or track, and to conﬁrm settings.

SETUP button [24, 38–40]

This button is used to open and close the onscreen setup menus.

ZOOM button [37]

This button is used with the Zoom function.

SUBTITLE button [36]

This button is used to select subtitles on DVD-Video discs.

Pause button [25, 28, 29]

This button is used to pause playback.

Previous/Next / buttons [25]

Play button [25]

This button is used to start playback.

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Connecting the DV-L55

Before Making Any Connections

• Read the manuals supplied with your AV components.

• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed all audio and video connections.

Optical Digital Inputs

The DV-L55’s optical digital connectors have a shuttertype cover that opens when an optical plug is inserted, and closes when it’s removed. Push the plug in all the way.

AV Cables & Connectors

RCA/phono AV Connection Color Coding

RCA/phono AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect rightchannel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs.

Left (white)

Right (red)

(Yellow)

• Push each plug in all the way to make a good connection (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions).

•To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables.

Analog audio

Left (white)

Right (red)

Composite video

(Yellow)

Right!

Wrong!

Component video

S-Video

Composite video

Scart (European model only)

Optical digital

Coaxial digital

Analog

P/ /

Video

YPB

S VIDEO

Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (P

, P

), providing the best

picture quality. Some TV manufacturers label their component video inputs differently.

S-Video provides better picture quality than composite video.

VIDEO

Composite video can be found on virtually all TVs, VCRs, and video equipment.

AV CONNECTOR

Audio

OPTICAL

SCART connections carry audio and video (composite, S-Video, RGB) all in one cable.

Optical digital audio connections provide better audio quality than analog connections.

COAXIAL

Coaxial digital audio connections provide better audio quality than analog connections.

AUDIO OUTPUT

ANALOG

RCA/phono analog audio connectors can be found on virtually all AV components.

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Connecting the DV-L55 —Continued

Basic Setup

The setup described here is a basic setup that allows you to play discs using just the cables supplied with the player. In this setup, stereo audio is played through the speakers in your TV.

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUTPUT

DIGITAL COMPONENT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

YPB

S VIDEO VIDEO

VIDEO OUTPUT

AUDIO OUTPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

REMOTE

CONTROL

• This player is equipped with copy protection technology. Do not connect this player to your TV via a VCR using AV cables, as the picture from this player will not appear properly on your TV. (This player may also not be compatible with some combination TV/VCRs for the same reason; refer to the manufacturer for more information.)

• When connecting to your TV as shown above, do not set the “Component Out” setting (page 41) to “Progressive.”

1. Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT and AUDIO OUT-

PUT ANALOG L/R jacks to a set of A/V inputs on your TV.

Use the supplied AV cable (RCA/phono), connecting the red and white plugs to the audio outputs and the yellow plug to the video output. Make sure you match up the left and right audio outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound. See the following page if you want to use a component or S-Video cable for the video connection.

2. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC

INLET, then plug into a power outlet.

AV CONNECTOR

AC INLET

To power outlet

Notes:

• Before unplugging the player from the power outlet, make sure you ﬁrst switch it into standby using either the front panel STANDBY/ON button, or the remote controller, and wait of the “GOOD BYE” message to disappear from the player’s display.

•For the above reasons, do not plug this player into a switched power supply found on some ampliﬁers and AV receivers.

Important:

• When Component Out (page 41) is set to Progressive, there is no video output from the VIDEO OUTPUT (composite) and S VIDEO OUTPUT jacks.

• If you want to display video on more than one monitor simultaneously, make sure the player is set to Interlace.

• If you connect a TV that is not compatible with a progressive scan signal and switch the player to progressive, you will not be able to see any picture at all. In this case, switch everything off and reconnect using the supplied video cable, then switch back to Interlace (see page 18).

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