Onkyo DV-SP301 User Manual

DVD Player

DV-SP301

Instruction Manual

Contents

Before Using Your DVD Player 2

Getting Started 6

Facilities and Connections 10

Basic Operations 17

Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DVD Player.
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 Player.

Please retain this manual for future reference.

Advanced Operations 22

Function Setup 30

Others 37

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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.

Important Safeguards

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.

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1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions
should be followed.

5. Cleaning – Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before
cleaning. The appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.

6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by
the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture – Do not use the appliance near water –
for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and
the like.

8. Accessories – Do not place the appliance on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage
to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the
appliance. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9. An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick

PORTABLE CART WARNING

stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and
cart combination to overturn.

10.Vent ila tion – Slots and openings in
the cabinet are provided for ventilation
and to ensure reliable operation of the
appliance and to protect it from

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overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the
appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. The
appliance should not be placed in a built-in installation such as
a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided. There
should be free space of at least 5 cm (2 in.) and an opening
behind the appliance.

11. Power Sources – The appliance should be operated only
from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your appliance dealer or local power company.

12.Grounding or Polarization – The appliance may be
equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.

13.Power-Cord Protection

– Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention
to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the appliance.

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14. Lightning

– For added protection for the appliance during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the appliance due to lightning and power-line
surges.

15. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords,
or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk
of fire or electric shock.

16. Object and Liquid Entry

– Never push objects of any kind
into the appliance through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in
a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
appliance.

17. Servicing

– Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself
as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.

18. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the appliance form
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

appliance,
C. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water,
D. If the appliance 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 appliance to its normal operation,
E. If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way,

and
F. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in

performance – this indicates a need for service.

19. 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.

20. Safety Check

– Upon completion of any service or repairs to
the appliance, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the appliance is in proper operation
condition.

21. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

– The appliance should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.

22. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

23. Liquid Hazards – The appliance should not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases should be placed on the appliance.

Precautions

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 LASER AND INVISIBLE 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.

For U.S. model

The laser is covered by a housing which prevents exposure during
operation or maintenance. However, this product is classified as a
Laser Product by CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological
Health) which is a department of the Food and Drug
Administration. According to their regulations 21 CFR section

1002.30, all manufactures who sell Laser Products must maintain
records of written communications between the manufacturer,
dealers and customers concerning radiation safety. If you have any
complaints about instructions or explanations affecting the use of
this product, please feel free to write to the address on the back
page of this manual. When you write us, please include the model
number and serial number of your unit.
In compliance with Federal Regulations, the certification,
identification and the period of manufacture are indicated on the
rear panel.

The label below is applied on the rear panel except for USA and
Canadian models.

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.

For Canadian model

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Modèle pour les Canadien

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee:

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS

ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE
DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE
LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

FCC INFORMATION FOR USER

CAUTION:

The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.

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Precautions

1. Regional Restriction Codes (Region Number)

Regional restriction codes are built into DVD Players and
DVD-Video media for each sales region. If the regional code of
the DVD Player does not match one of the regional codes on
the DVD-Video, playback is not possible.
The regional number can be found on the rear panel of the

DVD Player. (e.g. for Region 1)

2. About This Manual

This manual explains the basic procedures for operating the
DVD Player. Some DVD-Video discs do not support the full
potential of the DVD technology. Your DVD Player may
therefore not respond to all operating commands. Refer to
instruction notes on discs.

A “ ” mark may appear on the TV screen during operation. It
means that the operation is not permitted by the DVD Player or
the disc.

3. Recording Copyright

Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use
is illegal without permission of the copyright holder.

4. Power
WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST
TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.
The voltage of the available power supply differs according to
country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the
area where the unit will be used meets the required voltage
(e.g., AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear panel.

5. Do not touch the unit with wet hands

Do not handle the unit or power cord when your hands are wet
or damp. If water or any other liquid enters the case, take the
unit to an authorized service center for inspection.

6. Location of the unit

• Place the unit in a well-ventilated location.

Take special care to provide plenty of ventilation on all sides
of the unit especially when it is placed in an audio rack. If
ventilation is blocked, the unit may overheat
and malfunction.

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or heating units as

the unit’s internal temperature may rise and shorten the life
of the pickup.

• Avoid damp and dusty places and places directly affected by

vibrations from the speakers. In particular, avoid placing the
unit on or above one of the speakers.

• Be sure the unit is placed in a horizontal position. Never

place it on its side or on a slanted surface as it
may malfunction.

• When you place the unit near a TV, radio, or VCR, the

playback picture may become poor and the sound may be
distorted. In this case, place the unit away from the TV,
radio, or VCR.

7. Care

From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels
and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a
soft cloth in a weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring
it out dry, and wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry
immediately with a clean cloth.
Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemical
solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or
remove the panel lettering.

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8. Notes on Handling

When shipping the unit, use the original shipping carton and
packing materials. For maximum protection, repack the unit as
it was originally packed at the factory.

• Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the
unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with
the unit for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish.

• The top and rear panels of the unit may become warm after a
long period of use. This is not a malfunction.

• When the unit is not in use, be sure to remove the disc and
turn off the power.

• If you do not use the unit for a long period, the unit may not
function properly in the future. Turn on and use the unit
occasionally.

9. To Obtain a Clear Picture

The unit is a high technology, precision device. If the optical
pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn down, the
picture quality becomes poor. To obtain a clear picture, we
recommend regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning or
parts replacement) every 1,000 hours of use depending on the
operating environment. For details, contact your nearest dealer.

10.Notes on Moisture Condensation
Moisture condensation damages the unit.
Please read the following carefully.

• What is moisture condensation?

Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour a
cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of water form on
the outside of the glass. In the same way, moisture may
condense on the optical pick-up lens inside the unit, one of the
most crucial internal parts of the unit.

• Moisture condensation occurs in the following

cases.

– When you bring the unit directly from a cold place to a

warm place.

– When you use the unit in a room where you just turned on

the heater, or a place where the cold wind from the air
conditioner directly hits the unit.

– In summer, when you use the unit in a hot and humid

place just after you move the unit from an air conditioned
room.

– When you use the unit in a humid place.

• Do not use the unit when moisture

condensation may occur.

If you use the unit in such a situation, it may damage discs
and internal parts. Remove the disc, connect the power cord
of the unit to the wall outlet, turn on the unit, and leave it for
two or three hours. After a few hours, the unit will have
warmed up and evaporated any moisture. Keep the unit
connected to the wall outlet and moisture condensation will
seldom occur.

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Table of Contents

Important Safeguards / Precautions / Table of Contents .....................................................2

Getting Started

Notes on Discs ......................................................................................................................... 6

Playable Discs / The Structure of the Disc Content / About Video CDs /
CD-R/RW Compatibility Information / Handling Discs / Cleaning Discs / Storing Discs /
Notes on Copyright

Features/Supplied Accessories ............................................................................................. 8

Features / Supplied Accessories

Preparing the Remote Controller ...........................................................................................9

Inserting the Batteries / Using the Remote Controller

Facilities and Connections

Control Position and Names ................................................................................................. 10

Front Panel / Rear Panel / Display / Remote Controller

Making Connections ..............................................................................................................13

Connecting to a TV / Connecting to an Amplifier

Basic Operations

Turning on .............................................................................................................................. 17

Connecting the POWER

Basic Playback .......................................................................................................................18

Starting Playback / Various Playback / Playing back CDs / Playing back MP3s/WMAs /
Playing back JPEGs

Advanced Operations

Other Operations ...................................................................................................................22

Random Play / Repeat Play / A-B Repeat Play / Memory Edit Play

DVD settings .......................................................................................................................... 24

Selecting a Playback Audio Setting / Changing the Subtitle Language /
Changing the Camera Angle

Using On-Screen Display ......................................................................................................26

Using On-Screen Display / Selecting a Track / Selecting a Time to Playback /
Selecting the Play Mode / Enjoying the Playlist / Selecting the Repeat Mode /
Changing the Time Display

Function Setup

Customizing the Settings ......................................................................................................30

Making Adjustments to Setting / Language Setup / Audio Setup / Display Setup /
Disc Setup / Parental Setup

Others

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 37

Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 39

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Notes on Discs

This section shows you how to handle, clean, and store discs.

Playable Discs

This DVD Player can playback the following discs.

Disc mark Contents Disc size

DVD-

Video

Video

CD

CD

CD-R*

CD-RW*

* The DVD Player can play CD-R/RW discs recorded in

CD-DA format, with MP3/WMA audio files, or with
JPEG image files. Some CD-R/RW discs may not be
able to be played back.

• You cannot play discs such as CD-ROM, DVD-Audio,
DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, etc., even if the marks in the above
table are labeled on those discs.

• DVD discs that use other video formats than NTSC or PAL
(e.g., SECAM) cannot be played on this DVD Player.

• Avoid using heart-shaped or octagonal discs. Playing
irregularly shaped discs may damage the internal mechanism
of the DVD Player..

• Do not use discs that have residue from adhesive tape, rental
discs that have peeling labels, or discs that have custom labels
or stickers. Otherwise, you may not be able to eject the discs or
the DVD Player may become inoperative.

Audio + Video

(moving
pictures)

Audio + Video

(moving
pictures)

Audio

Discs with shapes such as
these cannot be played.

12 cm

8 cm

12 cm

8 cm

12 cm

8 cm (CD single)

The Structure of the Disc Content

DVD-Video

Normally, the contents of DVD-Video are divided into titles, and
the titles are subdivided into chapters.

Title 1

Chapter 1

Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3

Title 2

Video CD/CD

Video CD and CD are divided into tracks.

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

About Video CDs

This DVD Player supports Video CDs equipped with the PBC
(Version 2.0) function. (PBC is the abbreviation of Playback
Control.) You can enjoy two playback variations depending on the
type of disc.

• Video CD not equipped with PBC function
(Version 1.1)

Sound and movies can be played on this DVD Player in
the same way as a CD.

• Video CD equipped with PBC function (Version 2.0)

In addition to operation of the Video CD not equipped
with the PBC function, you can enjoy playback with
interactive software and search function using the menu
displayed on the TV screen (Menu Playback). Some of
the functions described in this Instruction Manual may
not work with some discs.

About playing copy-controlled CDs

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-SP301.

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CD-R/RW Compatibility Information

• This system is not compatible with multi-session

discs. If you try a multi-session disc, only the first
session will be played.

• Use CD-R or CD-RW media for recording your CD audio files,
MP3/WMA files or JPEG image files.

The discs must be in ISO9660 Level 2 format (folders

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can be up to eight levels deep).

• Variable bit-rates (VBR) from 64 kbps to 384 kbps are

supported for MP3, from 16 kbps to 192 kbps are
supported for WMA. (Playing times may display
incorrectly with VBR.)

• WMA files must have the copyright option turned off.

• Sampling rates 44.1/48 kHz are supported for WMA.

• MP3 files should be MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format, 32 kHz,

44.1 kHz (recommended) or 48 kHz, 32 kbps - 320 kbps
(128 kbps recommended). Incompatible files will not play.

• This system only plays tracks that are named with the file
extension “.mp3”, “.MP3”, “.wma”, “.WMA”, “.jpeg”,
“.JPEG”, “.jpg” or “.JPG”.

• This system is not compatible with progressive JPEG images.
The maximum resolution is 1600 × 1200 pixels.

• If the file size is large, it may take some time to start playback.

Note

If the disc contains non-MP3/WMA/JPEG format data that has an
extension listed above, the DVD Player will playback the data and
may cause noise or malfunction.

Handling Discs

• Do not touch the playback side of the disc.

Playback side

• 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. Always keep the disc clean.

• If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth, wipe the disc
lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finish with a
dry cloth.

• Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzine,
commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray for vinyl
LPs. It may damage the disc.

Storing Discs

• Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near
heat sources.

• Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust such
as a bathroom or near a humidifier.

• Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing objects on
discs outside of their case may cause warping.

Notes on Copyright

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable,
play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission.
The video recorded on DVD-Video is copy protected, and any
recordings made from these discs will be distorted.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Features/Supplied Accessories

Features

• Plays DVD-Video Discs, Video CDs, CDs

• 10-bit Video DAC

• Simultaneous output to all video connections

• Digital Outputs pass DTS
Signals

• Built-In Dolby

• Full-function remote controller

• Direct Digital Path

• Pass 96 kHz PCM digital stream

• CD-R and CD-RW playable

•MP3/WMA*

• JPEG CD Playback

• Progressive Scan Video Output

•VLSC*

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Digital decoder

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CD Playback

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(Vector Liner Shaping Circuitry)

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, Dolby®*2 Digital and PCM

Supplied Accessories

Make sure your box contains everything listed below.
If any pieces are missing, contact your nearest Onkyo dealer.
The number of accessories is indicated in brackets [ ].

*1

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.

*2

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

*3

*4

An original Onkyo D/A converter which enables Pulse Noise
Reduction.

z cable [1]

Cable used for system connections to an Integra/Onkyo
component with an z jack.
(The components will not function as a system with only
z connections. Be sure to connect the Analog RCA/
phono connection cables correctly as well.)

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

Remote controller (RC-458DV) [1]

Batteries (size AAA/R3) [2]

Coaxial cable [1]

In catalogs and on packaging, the letter added to the end of the product name indicates the color of the DV-SP301.
Specifications and operations are the same regardless of color.

Audio/video cable [1]

Conversion plug [1]

This plug is not supplied for certain
regions. Shape may vary depending on the
area in which it was purchased. Use this plug if the
power cord plug of the DV-SP301 does not fit your
AC outlet.

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Preparing the Remote Controller

Inserting the Batteries Using the Remote Controller

1 Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing

the tab and lifting up the cover.

Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor.

Remote control sensor

2 Insert the two batteries (size AAA/R3).

Be sure to match the + and – ends of the batteries with the
diagram inside the battery compartment.

3 Replace the battery compartment cover.

Notes

• Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different kinds of
batteries.

• To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the remote controller
is not to be used for a long time.

• Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid damage from
corrosion. If the remote controller does not operate smoothly,
replace both batteries at the same time.

• The life of the batteries supplied is about six months but this will
vary depending on usage.

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Notes

• Place the unit away from strong light such as direct sunlight or
inverted fluorescent light which can prevent proper operation of
the remote controller.

• Using another remote controller of the same type in the same
room or using the unit near equipment which uses infrared rays
may cause operational interference.

• Do not put any object such as a book on the remote controller.
The buttons of the remote controller may be pressed by mistake
and drain the batteries.

• Make sure the audio rack doors do not have colored glass.
Placing the unit behind such doors may prevent proper remote
controller operation.

• If there is any obstacle between the remote controller and the
remote control sensor, the remote controller will not operate.

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Control Position and Names

Front Panel

For operational instructions, see the page indicated in brackets [ ].

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1 POWER button [17]

Turns on the main power supply.

2 STANDBY/ON button [17]

Toggle for standby and on.

3 STANDBY indicator [17]

Lights in the standby mode.

4 Disc tray [18]
5 OPEN/CLOSE 0 button [18]

Press to open or close the disc tray.

6 STOP 7 button [18]

Stops playing a disc. When disc is playing, if you press STOP

7 and PLAY £, the disc will start resume play. When STOP
7 is pressed again during stop mode, the resume function is

canceled.

7 PLAY/PAUSE £/8 button [18]

Begins to play disc (close disc tray first if it is open).
Temporarily stops playback when a disc is playing. Press this
button again for normal playback.

8 Remote Control sensor [9]
9 Display [11]
0 SKIP 4/¢ buttons [19, 21]

Allow you to move to the previous chapter or track / the next
chapter or track on a disc.

- SEARCH 1/¡ buttons [19, 21]

Allow you to search through a disc while it is in play mode.
The search speed changes each time you press this button.

Rear Panel

For operational instructions, see the page indicated in brackets [ ].

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AUDIO OUTPUT

DIGITAL ANALOG

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

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1 DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL jack [16]

Use optical cable to connect your DVD Player to an AV com­ponent that features digital input capability. If the component
has a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, you can enjoy theater­quality multichannel sound.

2 DIGITAL OUTPUT COAXIAL jack [16]

Use coaxial cable to connect your DVD Player to an AV com­ponent that features digital input capability. If the component
has a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, you can enjoy theater­quality multichannel sound.

3 ANALOG OUTPUT jacks [13-16]

Insert audio cables (left and rights) to these jacks on your DVD
Player and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks (left and
right) on your TV or receiver.

4 VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO jack [13]

Connect a video cable to this jack and to the Video Input jack
on your TV.

5 VIDEO OUTPUT S VIDEO jack [14]

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If your TV has a S-Video jack, you can connect an S-Video

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cable to your TV and to your DVD Player for improved video
quality. The S-Video cable only carries the video signal;
remember to connect the left and right audio cables.

6 VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT (PR/PB/Y) jacks [15]

If your TV has component inputs, you can connect a compo­nent video cable to your TV and to your DVD Player for ideal
video quality. The component video cable only carries the
video signal; remember to connect the left and right audio
cables. If you connect a TV that is compatible with a Progres­sive scan signal, you can enjoy both Interlaced and Progressive
scan.

Note

Progressive scan only works with NTSC format discs.

7 z jacks [16]

Connect z jacks (Remote Interactive) cable to this jack and
to another Onkyo AV component for synchronized control.

Note

You must make an analog RCA/phono connection, even if you
connect digitally.

Display

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1 Disc indicators

Indicate the type of disc currently loaded.

2 Play/Pause indicators

Illuminate in play or pause mode.

3 PROGRESSIVE indicator

Illuminates when the DVD player is set to progressive mode.

4 PBC indicator

Illuminates when PBC is on for Video CD.

5 TITLE indicator

Illuminates to indicate the current title number.

6 CHAPTER indicator

Indicates display mode of the current chapter of DVD disc.

7 TRACK indicator

Indicates display mode of the current track number of Video
CD or CD.

■ Display Examples

During DVD-Video playback:

DVD

CHAPTERTITLE MIN SEC

CHAPTERTITLE TRACK HOUR MIN SEC

MEM. INTRO

!

8 Time indicator

Indicate playing time.

9 MEM. indicator

Illuminates during memory playback.

0 INTRO indicator

Illuminates during intro-scan playback.

- REPEAT indicator

Illuminates during repeat playback.

= RESUME indicator

Illuminates when the player is ready for resume playback.

~ Parental Lock indicator

Illuminates in parental lock mode.

! Multifunction indicator

Indicates operating status, messages, etc.

@ RANDOM indicator

Illuminates during random playback.

During MP3/WMA audio playback:

MP3

REPEAT

1ALLA-B

RESUME

RANDOM

@

TRACK MIN SEC

Playing chapter 3 of title 2 Time information of

the current chapter

Notes

• Some discs may not display chapter numbers.

• A time indication not accompanied with a chapter number
shows elapsed time of a segment within the current time.

During Video CD playback:

TRACK MIN SEC

VCD

Playing track 3 Time information of

the current track

Note

Some discs may not display track numbers or elapsed time.

During CD playback:

CD

Playing track 3

TRACK MIN SEC

Time information of
the current track

Playing track 3 Time information of

the current track

Note

Track number is consecutive.

During JPEG image playback:

TRACK MIN SEC

Playing 3rd image Time information of

the current image

Note

The disc indicator does not light up for CDs that contain JPEG
images.

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Control Position and Names

Remote Controller

For operational instructions, see the page indicated in brackets [ ].

1@

2

3

4

5

6
7

8

#

$

%

^

&
*

(
)

9

0

­=

_
+

~

!

¡

1 STANDBY/ON button [17]

Toggle for standby on and off.

2 DIMMER button [19]

Toggle to control the lightness of the display (3 steps).

3 RANDOM button [22]

Press to do random playback.

4 REPEAT button [22]

Press to repeat playback. You can repeat a title, chapter, track
or entire discs.

5 A-B button [23]

Press to play section A-B repeatedly.

6 STOP 7 button [18]

Stops playing a disc. When a disc is playing, if you press

STOP 7 and PLAY £, the disc will start resume play. When
STOP 7 is pressed again during stop mode, the resume

function is canceled.

7 ON SCREEN button [26-29]

Press this button while you’re playing a disc to see On-screen
display. The On-screen display contains various playback
features and gives you the information about the disc you’re
playing.

8 MENU button [30]

Displays the DVD Disc Menu on the TV screen in play mode
and Setup Menu in stop mode.

9 Cursor buttons (5/a/2/3) [20-30]

Use the cursor buttons to select the items or settings.

0 ENTER button [20-30]

Press this button to select and execute a highlighted menu item.

- TOP MENU button [20-21]

Press to call up the top menu programmed on the DVD.
Depending on the DVD, the top menu may be identical to
DVD menu or title menu.
When playing a Video CD equipped with PBC function, DVD
Player will automatically enter the PBC on mode. Press once to
turn PBC off and press again to turn on.

= AUDIO button [24]

Press to select various audio languages on a disc. When
playing a Video CD, press to select the audio channel.

~ Number buttons (0~9) [21, 26, 27, 36]

Select numbers by pressing these buttons.

! MEMORY button [23]

Press to see Memory Edit Display on the screen in stop mode.

@ OPEN/CLOSE 0 button [18]

Press to open or close the disc tray.

# SLOW / buttons [19]

Allow you to play movies in slow mode. Each time you press
this button, slow speed will be changed. In the case of Video
CD, reverse SLOW cannot be activated.

$ STEP e/E buttons [19]

Freeze a picture when a disc is playing. Also the picture
advances frame by frame each time to press these buttons. In
case of Video CD, reverse STEP can not be activated.

% DOWN 4 / UP ¢ buttons [19, 21]

Allow you to move to the previous chapter or track / the next
chapter or track on a disc.

^ FR 1 / FF ¡ buttons [19, 21]

Allow you to search in reverse or forward through a disc while
it is in play mode. Each time you press these buttons, search
speed changes.

& PLAY £ button [21, 23]

Begins to play disc (close disc tray first if it is open).

* PAUSE 8 button [19]

Temporarily stops playback when a disc is playing. Press
PLAY £ button for normal playback.

( SUBTITLE ON/OFF button [25]

Turns the subtitles on and off when playing a DVD.

) SUBTITLE button [25]

Press to select various subtitle language on a disc.

_ RETURN button [26, 30]

When you’re using the DVD Player’s menu system, press this
button to return to the preceding menu screen.

+ ANGLE button [21, 25]

Press to select various camera angles on a disc.

¡ CLEAR button [23]

Press to clear entered values and settings.

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Making Connections

To accommodate a wide range of home entertainment systems, this player features numerous connection types for both audio and video.
Please refer to the instructions on this and the following pages to determine the best possible type of connections for your system.

Before Connecting

• Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with any and all
components that you plan to connect the DVD Player to.

• Be sure to turn off the power of all components to be connected
and unplug them from the wall outlet before making any
connections.

• Connect the DVD Player to the TV or AV component directly. If
you connect the DVD Player to a VCR, TV/VCR combination,
or video selector, the playback picture may be distorted as DVD
Video images are copy protected.

Connecting to a TV

This player has 3 kinds of video output jacks. Select one of the following connections.

• Video jack connection: Use the supplied audio/video Connection Cable to connect.

• S-Video jack connection: For higher quality video than video jack connection.

• Component jack connection: For higher quality video than S-video jack connection.

■ If your TV has Video Input connector

Using the supplied audio/video cable, make video connection
from the VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO jack to the corresponding
video input jack on the TV.
In the same manner, make audio connections from the ANALOG
OUTPUT L and R jacks to the corresponding audio input jacks on
the TV.

• Connect the plugs securely.

Incomplete

Inserted completely

Note

Be sure to match the colors of the plugs on the cable with the
corresponding jacks on the DVD Player and the TV: yellow for
video, red for R (right) audio and white for L (left) audio.

AUDIO OUTPUT

DIGITAL ANALOG

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

L

R

DVD PLAYER

MODEL NO. DV-SP301

Signal flow

VIDEO OUTPUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Video

Audio (L)

Audio (R)

COMPONENT

PR

P

B

Y

Audio/video cable
(supplied)

Video

Audio (R)

REMOTE

CONTROL

To video input

Audio (L)

To audio inputs

Connect the power cord
after all connections are
complete.

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

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Making Connections

■ If your TV has S-Video Input connector

If the TV or monitor has an S-video input, making this type of video connection will produce improved picture quality. Using an S-video
cable (sold separately), connect the VIDEO OUTPUT S VIDEO jack to the corresponding S-video input jack on the TV.
In the same manner, make audio connections from the ANALOG OUTPUT L and R jacks to the corresponding audio input jacks on the
TV.

Audio/video cable

Signal flow

(supplied)

Audio (L)

Audio (R)

To audio inputs

Audio (L)

Audio (R)

L

AUDIO

R

S VIDEO

AUDIO OUTPUT

DIGITAL ANALOG

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

L

R

DVD PLAYER

MODEL NO. DV-SP301

S-video cable
(not supplied)

VIDEO OUTPUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

To S-video inputs

PR

P

B

Y

REMOTE

CONTROL

Connect the power cord
after all connections are
complete.

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■ If your TV has Component Input connector

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

B

the TV manufacturer. (e.g., Y, R-Y, B-Y or Y, C

, CR)
In some TVs or monitors, the color levels of the playback picture
may be reduced slightly or the tint may change. In such a case,
adjust the TV or monitor for optimum performance.
In the same manner, make audio connections from the ANALOG
OUTPUT L and R jacks to the corresponding audio input jacks on
the TV.
This connection is necessary to use progressive function.
To view Progressive scan video, you need a TV with Progressive
scan capability. Please check your TV’s manual.

Notes

• The DVD Player can output NTSC or PAL format video

• Progressive scan can only works with NTSC format discs.

depending on the setting on page 34. Make sure your TV
supports the disc’s video format.

AUDIO OUTPUT

DIGITAL ANALOG

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

Signal flow

Signal

L

R

flow

DVD PLAYER

MODEL NO. DV-SP301

Audio/video cable (supplied)

Audio (L)

Audio (R)

Audio (L)

Audio (R)

Component video cable (not supplied)

P

R

P

B

Y

P

R

P

B

Y

To component video inputs

VIDEO OUTPUT

COMPONENT

PR

VIDEO

S VIDEO

P

B

Y

To audio inputs

L

AUDIO

R

PR

PB

Y

REMOTE

CONTROL

Connect the power cord
after all connections are
complete.

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Making Connections

Connecting to an Amplifier

(To enjoy the sound advantage of the DVD Player)

Although you can reproduce the DVD Player’s sound from the TV speakers with the connections on pages 13, 14, and 15, connecting with
an amplifier provides you high quality dynamic sounds.
To reproduce Dolby Digital surround and DTS surround sound, you need to connect to an amplifier with a Dolby Digital and DTS decoder
respectively.

Notes

• When using the optical output jack, remove the protective cap and keep it safely. When the
jack is not used, replace the protective cap.

• The function of the upper and lower z connectors are the same. Connect to either one.

• A remote controller supplied with an Onkyo amplifier can be used to operate this DVD player.

• Connecting the z cable only does not make the system operational. You must

also connect the analog RCA/phono cables as well.

■ Making a digital connection with the

amplifier

If your amplifier has a digital input jack, be sure to connect it to
either DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL jack on the
DVD player.

Note

DO NOT connect to the AC-3RF input (e.g. of a Dolby Digital
receiver) which is reserved only for video disc players.

Digital cable

Signal flow

(Not supplied)

Audio (L)

Audio (R)

Audio cable (Supplied)

z cable (Supplied)

To digital input (optical)

To digital input (coaxial)

Coaxial cable
(Supplied)

■ Making the analog connection with
the amplifier

If your amplifier has no digital audio input, you can make the
analog connection. If the amplifier has a Dolby Pro Logic decoder,
you can reproduce the Dolby Pro Logic surround sound.

Be sure to set the “Digital Audio Out”
setting after connection using the Setup
explained on page 33.

DIGITAL
OPTICAL

DIGITAL
COAXIAL

To audio inputs

Audio (L)

Audio (R)

L

R

To z jack

REMOTE
CONTROL

An amplifier or receiver
with a Dolby Digital or DTS
decoder or digital input
jacks

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AUDIO OUTPUT

DIGITAL ANALOG

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

VIDEO OUTPUT

COMPONENT

PR

L

R

DVD PLAYER

MODEL NO.

DV-SP301

VIDEO

S VIDEO

P

B

Y

REMOTE
CONTROL

Connect the power cord
after all connections are
complete.

Turning on

Connecting the POWER

The DV-SP301 is shipped with the main power (POWER) switch
in the on position (_ON). When the power cord is plugged in for
the first time, the DV-SP301 will automatically enter the standby
mode and the STANDBY indicator will light (same condition after
step 2 below).

POWER STANDBY/ON

STANDBY indicator

1 Plug the power cord into the power outlet on

the wall.

2 Press POWER to switch on the main power.

The DVD Player enters standby mode.
The STANDBY indicator lights up.

Notes

• The buttons on the remote controller do not operate if the
POWER switch is set to OFF.

• To switch off the main power, press POWER again.

• The system remains in standby mode for 5 seconds after
the power is turned on.

Notes

• Make sure that all appropriate connections have been completed
as described on page 13 to 16.

• Turning on the DVD Player may cause a momentary power
surge, which might interfere with other electrical equipment
such as computers. To prevent interference, use a wall outlet on
a different circuit.

STANDBY/ON

3 Press STANDBY/ON on the DVD Player or

remote controller.

The DVD Player turns on and the STANDBY indicator
turns off. It takes several seconds to read the disc in the disc
tray.

Notes

• You can turn on the DVD Player by pressing OPEN/
CLOSE 0 or PLAY/PAUSE £/8.

• To put the DVD Player in the standby mode, press

STANDBY/ON on the DVD Player, or remote

controller.

• While the STANDBY indicator lights up, the DVD Player
can receive signals from the remote controller. However,
if you press POWER on the DVD Player to switch off the
main power, the remote controller cannot be used to turn
on the DVD Player.

• Setting the STANDBY/ON button to standby does not
shut off the power completely.

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Basic Playback

Before playing

• Turn on the TV and set the TV to the DVD Player's input.

• Turn on the audio system and set it to the DVD Player’s input, if an audio
system is connected to the DVD Player.

• DVD-Video, Video CD, CD, MP3, WMA, JPEG can be played with the
DVD Player (see “Notes on Discs” on page 6 and 7). Do not play
anything else.

About the marks in the pages related to disc operation

DVD

means the function or title is related to DVD-Video operation.

VCD

means the function or title is related to Video CD operation.

CD

means the function or title is related to audio CD operation.

MP3

means the function or title is related to MP3/WMA sound operation.

Both MP3 and WMA are referred to as MP3 in the following pages.

JPEG

means the function or title is related to JPEG image operation.

VCD

DVD

Starting Playback

CD

MP3

JPEG

Warn ing

If the DVD Player is connected to the TV or amplifier
through the analog audio jacks, do not play DTS­encoded discs. Excessive noise may be output from the
analog stereo jacks, which may damage the connected
equipment.

To reproduce DTS surround sounds, digital connection
to an amplifier with a DTS decoder is needed.

1

Press

OPEN/CLOSE 0

The disc tray opens. If the DVD Player is in standby mode
when the OPEN/CLOSE 0 button is pressed, the DVD
Player turns on and the disc tray opens. In this case, it takes
several seconds until the disc tray opens.

.

2 Place a disc on the disc tray.

Put the disc in the tray with the label side facing up.There
are two different disc sizes. Place the disc in the correct
guide on the disc tray.

3 Press PLAY/PAUSE £/8.

The disc tray closes and playback starts. The appropriate
disc indicator lights.
The disc indicator does not light up for CDs that contain
JPEG images. For the other information that appears in the
display, see page 11.
If the DVD Player is in standby mode when PLAY/PAUSE
£/8 is pressed, the DVD Player turns on and playback
starts. In this case, it takes several seconds until playback
starts.

Tip to obtain a higher quality picture

Occasionally, some picture noise not usually visible during a
normal broadcast may appear on the TV screen while playing a
DVD-Video because the high resolution pictures on these discs
include a lot of information. While the amount of noise depends
on the TV you use, you should generally adjust the TV to reduce
sharpness when viewing DVD-Videos.

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Disc tray

STOPOPEN/CLOSE

SKIP SEARCH

PLAY/PAUSE

■ To stop playback

Press STOP 7.

When you press PLAY/PAUSE £ /8 to restart playback,
playback starts from the location where you stopped playback
because the location index is stored in memory.
For JPEG image playback, see page 21.

Notes

• The location where playback resumes may vary depending on
the disc or the scene where you stopped.

•Press STOP 7 again after stopping playback to clear the
location index memory, then press PLAY/PAUSE £/8 to start
playback.

■ To remove the disc

Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 to open the disc tray.

Remove the disc after the disc tray opens completely.
After removing the disc, be sure to press the button again to close
the tray.

CAUTION

Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing.
Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury.

Various Playback

VCD

DVD MP3

■ To play in fast reverse (FR) or fast

Press FR/FF 1/¡ during playback.

Each press of the same button changes the playback speed.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY £.

Note

The DVD Player mutes sounds and omits subtitles during fast
reverse and fast forward of DVD-Video and Video CD.

DVD MP3

■ To skip chapters or tracks

Press DOWN/UP 4/¢ during playback.

The chapter (or track) in the direction of the button pressed is
skipped, and the selected chapter (or track) will be played from the
beginning. When DOWN 4 is pressed once during playback,
the chapter (or track) being played will be played from the
beginning.

DVD MP3

■ To pause playback (still mode)

Press PAUSE 8 during playback.
To start playback, press PLAY £.

■ Playing frame by frame

Press STEP 28/83 repeatedly during playback.

Each time you press the button the picture advances one frame.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY £.

Note

Video CDs cannot be played frame by frame reverse.

■ To play in slow-motion

Press SLOW / during playback.

Each press of the same button changes the playback speed.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY £.

Note

Video CDs cannot be played in slow-motion reverse.

CD

forward (FF)

VCD

CD

VCD

CD

VCDDVD

VCDDVD

OPEN/CLOSE 0

DIMMER

SLOW

STEP e/E

DOWN/UP 4/¢

FR/FF 1/¡

PLAY £
PAUSE 8

■ Using DIMMER function

Press DIMMER to change the display brightness.

Each time DIMMER is pressed, the display brightness of the unit
changes as shown below.

Normal → Dim Dark → More Dark → Normal

Notes

• The sound is muted during slow-motion, still mode, and frame
by frame playback.

• The playback speed may differ depending on the disc.

• Do not move the DVD Player during playback. Doing so may
damage the disc.

•Use OPEN/CLOSE 0 on the remote controller or DVD Player
to open and close the disc tray. Do not touch the disc tray while
it is moving. Doing so may cause the DVD Player to
malfunction.

• Do not press down on the disc tray or put any objects other than
playable discs on the disc tray. Doing so may cause the DVD
Player to malfunction.

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Basic Playback

Playing back CDs

When CD playback is started, this display appears on
the screen.

1 Displays the track number and the total

playing time.

Press 5/a to highlight the track you desire. Press ENTER to
start playing the track.

2 Displays the currently playing track number.
3 Displays the time elapsed information of

currently playing track.

You can use the On-screen display to change the information.

4 Indicates that there are more than 12 tracks.

You can use 5/a to scroll the screen.

Playing back MP3s/WMAs

When MP3/WMA playback is started, this display
appears on the screen.

1 Displays the directory of the currently

selected track.

2 Displays beside the currently selected

track. Tracks in the current selected directory
are highlighted.

Press 2/3 to select the directory. Press 5/a to select the
track, then press ENTER to start playback.

3 Displays the currently playing track.
4 Displays the time elapsed information of

currently playing track.

You can use the On-screen display to change the information.

5 Indicates that there are more than 12 tracks.

You can use 5/a to scroll the screen.

Notes

• It is not possible to play back MP3/WMA discs that exceed the
maximum limitations of the media (up to 999).

• Incompatible files will be skipped.

• Files will be played back in the sequence in which they were
recorded (written).

1

2

2

3

1

3

4

4

5

Changing the display by pressing TOP
MENU

You can switch between 3 types of display by pressing TOP
MENU.

•Track display

• Directory and track display

1 Press ANGLE to select the directory display and press 5/a

to select the directory you desire.
2 Press ANGLE to select the track display.
3 Press

• Directory display

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5/a to select the track you desire, then press ENTER

to start playback.

Playing back JPEGs

You can play JPEG images on a CD-R or CD-RW which
you recorded the images from digital camera using a
PC, etc.

Various Playback

■ Slide show

1 Press PLAY in the thumbnail display. The

slide show starts.

The images change every 10 seconds.

2 Press PAUSE to stop the slide show at the

image you want to see is displayed.

If you want to see the images one by one, press DOWN/UP

4/¢ to select the image. To resume the slide show,
press PLAY £.

Changing the display by pressing
TOP MENU

You can switch between 3 types of display by pressing
TOP MENU.

• Thumbnail display

• Directory and track display

You can use ANGLE to select either tracks or directories.

• Directory display

Note

• The maximum resolution is 1600 × 1200 pixels.

• The display size is zoomed to fit in the TV screen.

• The maximum number of images is 999.

Displaying the information about
the image

Press SUBTITLE to display the information about the
image during slide show.

Current track name
/Folder name/.../Track name
Current track number/Total track number

Selecting the image you want to
play directly

Use the number buttons to enter the image number you
want to see directly.

The selected image appears.

3 Press STOP to stop the slide show. The

thumbnail view appears.

When the playback stops at the last image, press TOP
MENU to display the thumbnail view.

Note

You can change the playback time and playback pattern using the
main menu. See page 35.

■ Viewing the images one by one

1

In the thumbnail view, press 5/a to select the
image you want to see, then press ENTER.

2 To see the next image, press UP ¢.

To see the previous image, press DOWN

4.

3 To return to the thumbnail view, press TOP

MENU.

To change to slide show while viewing the images one by
one, press PLAY £.

• Rotating the image

When viewing the images one by one, press ANGLE or
FR/FF 1/¡ to rotate the images.

The image rotate 90° → 180° → 270° → 0°

This function is canceled when you open the disc tray or when
the player turns into the stand-by mode.

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Other Operations

The following operations can be performed directly from the
remote controller.

• Random Play

• Repeat Play

• A-B Repeat Play

• Memory Edit Play

RANDOM

REPEAT

A-B

ENTER

MEMORY

CLEAR

VCD

DVD MP3

CD

Repeat Play

Desired disc or title can be played back repeatedly.
There are four repeat options:

• Disc Repeat the disc that is playing.

• Title Repeat the title that is playing.

• Chapter Repeat the chapter that is playing.

• Track Repeat the track that is playing.

Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback.

Each time you press REPEAT, the repeat option changes.

At the time of DVD playback

→ Repeat Disc Repeats the entire disc.

↓

Repeat Title Repeats the current title.

↓

Repeat Chapter Repeats the current chapter.

↓

Repeat Off Resumes normal playback.

At the time of Video CD/CD/MP3 playback

→ Repeat Disc Repeats the entire disc.

↓

Repeat Track Repeats the current track.

↓

Repeat Off Resumes normal playback.

VCD

CD

MP3

Random Play

The chapters or tracks of the disc are played in random order.

Press RANDOM

RANDOM indicator lights up.

Display

■ To cancel random play

Press RANDOM so that RANDOM indicator goes off and
“Normal” appears in the upper right position on the TV display.
Each time you press RANDOM, random play will be on and off.

Notes

• You cannot play DVDs in random order.

• When playing a PBC-compatible Video CD with PBC on, you
cannot play it in random order. To use random play, turn PBC
off by pressing TOP MENU, then press RANDOM.

• In Random play, Backward skip is not possible. You can only

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skip forward.

■ To cancel repeat play

Press REPEAT so that REPEAT indicator goes off and “Repeat
Off” appears in the upper right position on the TV display.

Notes

• When playing a PBC-compatible Video CD with PBC on, you
cannot play it repeatedly. To use repeat play, turn PBC off by
pressing TOP MENU, then press REPEAT.

• With some DVDs, repeat playback may not be possible.

RANDOM

Lights

VCD

DVD MP3

CD

CD

MP3

JPEG

A-B Repeat Play

AB

The A-B repeat function lets you mark a segment to repeat
between the beginning “A” and the end “B” of the segment you
want to replay.

1 Press A-B when you want to choose a scene

(sound) as the beginning point.

LightsDisplay

REPEAT

A-

2 Press A-B again to choose a scene (sound)

as the end point.

Display

The DVD Player automatically returns to point A and starts
repeat playback of the selected segment (A-B).

Lights

REPEAT

A-B

Memory Edit Play

The DVD Player automatically plays tracks in the order you
program.

1 Press MEMORY to display “Create Playlist”

on the top left.

2 Using 5/a, select your favorite Track and

then press ENTER to add the Track to the
Playlist.

To see the Playlist display, press MEMORY. To return to
the creating display, press MEMORY once again.

3 Repeat step 2 and create Playlist.

You can select a maximum of 999 values.

• To change the order of Tracks in the CD and MP3
Playlist.

1. Using 5/a on the Playlist display to select the Track

you want to move.

2. Press ENTER to display , then use 5/a to change the

order.

3. Press ENTER to confirm.

(Not possible while the Playlist is being played)

• To erase the Tracks in the Playlist one by one.

1. Using 5/a on the Playlist display to select the Track

you want to erase.

2. Press CLEAR.

■ To cancel A-B Repeat play

Press A-B so that REPEAT and A-B indicators goes off to display
“Repeat A-B Off”.

Notes

• Repeat A-B will not function for segments under 3 seconds.

• When playing a PBC-compatible Video CD with PBC on, you
cannot use A-B repeat function. To use A-B repeat function,
turn PBC off by pressing TOP MENU, then press A-B.

4 Press PLAY 3 to play the Playlist

■ To stop playback of the playlist

Press STOP 7 once to stop playback. It is possible to resume
playback by pressing PLAY £. Press STOP 7 once more to
disable playlist resume playback. When STOP 7 is pressed for
the third time, Playlist playback is canceled and returns to the
normal playback mode.

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DVD settings

The following operations can be performed directly from the
remote controller.

• Selecting a Playback Audio Setting

• Changing the Subtitle Language

• Changing the Camera Angle

SUBTITLE

SUBTITLE ON/OFF

AUDIO ANGLE

DVD

Selecting a Playback Audio Setting

Good morning!

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 which you selected as the
automatic setting in the setting menu (see page 31), and choose the
sound system if the disc is recorded in more than one sound
format.

Bon jour!

¡Buenos días!

1 Press AUDIO on the remote controller

during playback.

2 Press AUDIO to select the audio language.

Notes

• 5.1 Channel sound may be displayed as “6ch”.

• Before changing the setting, read through the explanation on
“Digital Audio Out” on page 33 and carefully select the setting.

• Depending on the disc, it may be necessary to select the audio
sound track using the DVD menu. When this is the case, press
MENU to open the DVD menu and select the appropriate sound
track as indicated on the DVD menu screen.

• When you turn on the DVD Player or replace a disc, the DVD
Player returns to the automatic setting in the setting menu (see
page 31).

• Depending on the disc, pressing AUDIO may display a disc
menu. For more details, refer to the instruction notes on the disc.

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DVD

DVD

Changing the Subtitle Language

Good evening!

You can display subtitles on the TV screen and select a subtitle
language from those included on the DVD-Video.

Bon soir!

¡Buenas tardes!

1 Press SUBTITLE on the remote controller

during playback.

2 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select the

subtitle language.

3 Press SUBTITLE ON/OFF to select subtitle

on or off.

Changing the Camera Angle

Angle : 2 Angle : 3Angle : 1

If the scene was recorded from multiple angles, you can easily
change the camera angle of the scene you are watching.

1 Press ANGLE on the remote controller

during playback.

2 Press ANGLE to select camera angle.

Notes

• You can change the camera angle during still playback. The
camera angle changes to the new setting when you resume
normal playback.

• If you pause a picture immediately after changing the camera
angle, the resumed playback picture may not use the new
camera angle.

Notes

• When you turn on the DVD Player or replace a disc, the DVD
Player returns to the automatic setting in the setting menu (see
page 31).

• When you select a subtitle language which is not included on the
disc, the DVD Player plays the prior language programmed on
the disc.

• During some scenes, the subtitles may not appear immediately
after you change the subtitle setting.

• Some DVD-Video are set to display subtitles automatically, and
you cannot turn them off even if you set the subtitle function to
off.

• Depending on the disc, pressing SUBTITLE may display a disc
menu. For more details, refer to the instruction notes on the disc.

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Using On-Screen Display

The On-screen display contains many playback features.
The On-screen display is available for DVD, video CD, CD and MP3.

Using On-Screen Display

1

2

3

4

Press ON SCREEN.

The contents of On-screen display depend on the type of disc
being played. For example, when playing CDs, the On-screen
display appears as above:

1 Playback Statement

Displays the current playback information.

2 Disc Information

Displays information on the currently playing Title,
Chapter and Track, and the Time Information specified in
the Main Menu. Displays the Bitrate* when playing MP3s.

3 TV Screen

Displays a smaller version of the TV screen.
Displays only the Track No. when playing CDs and MP3s.

4 Main Menu

Displays the setting features.
Press 5/a to select a desired menu, and press ENTER.
When you select certain menu items and press ENTER, a
submenu will appear. If you want to go back to main menu,
press RETURN.

ON SCREEN

ENTER

number
buttons

When the On-screen
display appears, you
can use only PLAY

£, PAUSE 8, STOP
7 buttons for

playback operations.

■ To turn off the On-screen display

Press ON SCREEN.

Notes

• You can only access the On-screen display when a disc is loaded
in the disc tray.

• The main menu features are only available if the disc was
created with that particular feature (i.e., if you select the Subtitle
icon, you won’t be able to change the subtitle language unless
the author of the disc created the disc with subtitles).

• The invalid symbol
press a button that doesn’t have any function.

× or appears on the screen when you

* Bitrate means how many bits are transferred per second during

playback of an MPEG file. So Bitrate can tell you how much an
MPEG file is compressed. The more it is compressed, the lower
the bitrate.

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VCD

CD

MP3

VCD

DVD MP3

CD

Selecting a Track

To play from a specific Track.

1 Press ON SCREEN.

2 Press 5/a to select Track.

3 Press ENTER.

“__/12” appears.
The number after “/” means the number of Track in total.

4 Press the number buttons to enter the Track

number.

When you enter a one-digit track number, you may have to
press ENTER on the remote controller after pressing the
number (1~9) on the remote controller. Otherwise press 0
first and the other value. Then playback starts.

Selecting a Time to Playback

To play from your preferred Time.

1 Press ON SCREEN.

2 Press 5/a to select Time Search.

3 Press ENTER.

“__:__” appears.

4 Press the number buttons to enter the time.

Playback starts from that time.

Note

When playing PBC-compatible Video CD with PBC on, you
cannot select a Track. To do this operation, turn PBC off by
pressing TOP MENU.

Note

When playing PBC-compatible Video CD with PBC on, you
cannot select a time. To do this operation, turn PBC off by
pressing TOP MENU.

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Using On-Screen Display

VCD

CD

MP3

CD

MP3

Selecting the Play Mode

You can select normal play mode, random play mode or Intro scan
play mode. In random play mode, you can listen to the tracks in
random order. In intro scan play mode, you can listen only the first
10 seconds of each track.

1 Press ON SCREEN.

2 Press 5/a to select PlayMode and press

ENTER.

Play Mode submenu appears and the play modes are listed.

Normal
Random
Intro

3 Press 5/a to select one of the play mode

and press ENTER.

The playback starts.

Enjoying the Playlist

1 Perform steps 1 to 3 on page 23 to Create a

playlist

2 Press ON SCREEN.

3 Press 5/a to select Playlist and press

ENTER.

Playlist submenu appears.

4 Press 5/a to select “Enable Playlist” and

press ENTER to start playback playlist.

“Playlist playing” appears on the upper left corner of the
TV screen.

Notes

• After intro scan goes through all of the tracks, it stops.

• When playing PBC-compatible Video CD with PBC on, you
cannot play in random order. To use random play, turn PBC off
by pressing TOP MENU.

• You cannot select “Intro” with Video CDs.

• When playing a playlist, the intro scan and random play modes
are not available.

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5 When you want to stop playback playlist,

select “Disable Playlist” in Playlist
submenu.

■ To access the playlist display from
On-screen display

Select “Edit Playlist” in Playlist submenu. You will see the Playlist
display.

■ To delete Playlist

Select “Delete Playlist” in Playlist submenu. All the tracks in
playlist is deleted.
The memory is also cleared when a disc is removed from the
player, when the power is turned off, or when the player enters the
standby mode.

VCD

DVD MP3

CD

VCD

DVD MP3

CD

Selecting the Repeat Mode

Desired disc, title, chapter, track or playlist can be played back
repeatedly.

1 Press ON SCREEN.

2 Press 5/a to select Repeat Mode and press

ENTER.

Repeat Mode submenu appears and the available repeat
modes are listed.

3 Press 5/a to select repeat mode and press

ENTER.

The repeat playback starts.

Changing the Time Display

You can change the time on the On-screen display and the Front
display.
Total Total time on the Disc
Total elapsed Total time elapsed on the Disc
Total remain Total time remaining on the Disc
Single elapsed Time elapsed of Chapter or the Track
Single remain Time Remaining of the Chapter or Track
Single Total time of the Chapter or Track

1 Press ON SCREEN.

2 Press 5/a to select Time Display and press

ENTER.

Time Display submenu appears and the available time
display options are listed.

3 Press 5/a to select a time display you want

to see and press ENTER.

4 To stop repeat playback, select Off in Repeat

Mode submenu.

Notes

• When you create a playlist, you can repeat the playlist.

• When playing PBC-compatible Video CD with PBC on, you
cannot play repeatedly. To use repeat play, turn PBC off by
pressing TOP MENU, then press REPEAT.

• With some DVDs, repeat playback may not be possible.

Notes

• Total, Total elapsed, Total remain is not available for MP3.

• Total time for DVD indicates the total time of the title, and the
single time for DVD indicates the total time of the chapter.

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Customizing the Settings

You can customize this setting menu according to your preferences.

Making Adjustments to Setting

1 Press MENU during stop mode.

The setup menu display appears.

2 Press 5/a/2/3 to select the item you want

to change, then press ENTER.

Some settings will change when you press ENTER.

3 Press 5/a to change the setting, then press

ENTER.

Further steps may be needed depending on the item or
setting. Follow the steps described in the explanation of
each item starting from page 31.

■ How to use RETURN

When RETURN is pressed, the display returns to the previous
screen.

MENU

2/3/5/a

ENTER

RETURN

number
buttons

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4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 to change the setting of

other items.

5 Press MENU to turn off the setup menu

display.

Language Setup

Player Menus

This sets the initial setup of language as well as the language used
in On-screen messages such as “PLAY”.

English: To display setup menus in English.
Français: To display setup menus in French.
Español: To display setup menus in Spanish.

: To display setup menus in Chinese.

Disc Menus

This sets the menu language to be used when playing a disc.
In addition to containing different audio languages, DVD may also
contain menu screens in different languages as well. You can
select languages from the list on the right.

Note

If a disc does not contain the selected language, the menu is
displayed in the priority language set for each disc.

Disc Audio

This sets the language to be used when playing a disc. You can
select languages from the list on the right.

Selectable languages

English

French

German

Spanish

Turk ish

Japanese

Italian

Portuguese

Chinese

Korean

Danish

Swedish

Finnish

Norwegian

Icelandic

Hungarian

Romanian

Greek

Russian

Irish

Dutch

Other Selection

Note

When you select [Other Selection], use the number buttons to
enter a language code selected from the list on the next page.

Note

Depending on the disc, a language recorded on the disc may be
given priority and selected automatically when the disc is loaded
regardless of the setting.

Disc Subtitle

This sets the subtitle language to be displayed when playing a disc.
To turn off the Subtitle, select [OFF]. You can select languages
from the list on the right.

Note

If a disc does not contain the selected language, the subtitle is
displayed in the priority language for each disc.

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Customizing the Settings

Table of Languages and Their Code No.

Code No. Language
6566 Abkhazian
6565 Afar
6570 Afrikaans
8381 Albanian
6577 Ameharic
6582 Arabis
7289 Armenian
6583 Assamese
6588 Aymara
6590 Azerbaijani
6665 Bashkir
6985 Basque
6678 Bengali; Bangla
6890 Bhutani
6672 Bihari
6673 Bislama
6682 Breton
6671 Bulgarian
7789 Burmese
6669 Byelorussian
7577 Cambodian
6765 Catalan
9072 Chinese
6779 Corsican
7282 Croatian
6783 Czech
6865 Danish
7876 Dutch
6978 English
6979 Esperanto
6984 Estonian
7079 Faroese
7074 Fiji
7073 Finnish
7082 French
7089 Frisian
7176 Galician
7565 Georgian
6869 German
6976 Greek
7576 Greenlandic
7178 Guarani
7185 Gujarati
7265 Hausa
7387 Hebrew
7273 Hindi

Code No. Language
7285 Hungarian
7383 Icelandic
7378 Indonesian
7365 Interlingua
7369 Interlingue
7375 Iunpiak
7165 Irish
7384 Italian
7465 Japanese
7487 Javanese
7578 Kannada
7583 Kashmiri
7575 Kazakh
8287 Kinyarwanda
7589 Kirghiz
8278 Kirundi
7579 Korean
7585 Kurdish
7679 Laothian
7665 Latin
7686 Latvian, Lettish
7678 Lingala
7684 Lithuanian
7775 Macedonian
7771 Malagsy
7783 Malay
7776 Malayalam
7784 Maltese
7773 Maori
7782 Marathi
7779 Moldavian
7778 Mongolian
7865 Naru
7869 Nepali
7879 Norwegian
7967 Occitan
7982 Oriya
7977 Oromo (Afan)
8065 Panjabi
8083 Pashto, Pushto
7065 Persian
8076 Polish
8084 Portuguese
8185 Quechua
8277 Rhaero-Romance
8279 Romanian

Code No. Language
8285 Russian
8377 Samoan
8371 Sangho
8365 Sanskrit
7168 Scots Gaelic
8382 Serbian
8372 Servo-Groatian
8384 Sesotho
8478 Setswana
8378 Shona
8368 Sindhi
8373 Singhalese
8383 Siswati
8375 Slovak
8376 Slovenian
8379 Somali
6983 Spanish
8385 Sundanese
8387 Swahili
8386 Swedish
8476 Tagalog
8471 Tajik
8465 Tamil
8484 Tatar
8469 Telugu
8472 Thai
6679 Tibetan
8473 Tigrinya
8479 Tonga
8483 Tsonga
8482 Turkish
8475 Turkmen
8487 Twi
8575 Ukrainian
8582 Urdu
8590 Uzbek
8673 Vietnamese
8679 Volapuk
6789 Welsh
8779 Wolof
8872 Xhosa
7473 Yiddish
8979 Yoruba
9085 Zulu

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Audio Setup

Digital Audio Out

■ LPCM

PCM ⇔ Off

This player is capable of outputting the LPCM audio signal.
To output the LPCM audio signal, Select [PCM]. When you
do not want to output the LPCM audio signal, select [Off].

■ Dolby Digital

Bitstream ⇔ PCM

This player is capable of outputting the Dolby Digital
surround sound audio signal. When the player is connected to
an AV component that has built-in Dolby Digital decoder,
select [Bitstream]. This player can also convert the Dolby
Digital signal to a digital Linear PCM signal, the same digital
signal output from a CD. Select [PCM] when you have made
connections to an amplifier or receiver with a Dolby Pro
Logic decoder or a Digital Analog Converter (DAC).

■ DTS

Bitstream ⇔ Off

This player is capable of outputting the DTS digital audio for
DVDs recorded in DTS. When the player is connected to an
AV component that has built-in DTS decoder, select
[Bitstream]. If your system is not equipped to decode DTS,
select [Off]. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
your audio components if you are unsure about compatibility
with DTS.

Note

If you have made digital audio connections to component(s)
not equipped to decode the DTS digital bitstream, be sure to
select [Off]. If a DTS signal is output without decoding, the
output is digital noise that could potentially cause damage to
your speakers.

■ MPEG

PCM ⇔ Bitstream ⇔ Off

This player is capable of outputting the MPEG digital
bitsteam. When the player is connected to an AV component
that has a built-in MPEG decoder, select the [Bitstream]
setting. Otherwise, select [PCM] to convert the digital signal
to the PCM signal, the digital signal output from a CD. When
you do not want to output the MPEG digital bitstream nor
change the signal to PCM format, select [Off].

Dynamic Range

Maximum ⇔ Compressed

When the setting is [Compressed], soft sounds such as dialog can
be heard more clearly without making loud sounds even louder.
When the setting is set to [Maximum], there is no effect on the
audio source.

Notes

• Dynamic Range is only effective with Dolby Digital audio
sources.

• The level may differ depending on the DVD.

• The effect depends on your speakers and AV amplifier settings.

Down Sampling

True 96kHz ⇔ 48kHz Compatible

If your AV amplifier (or other connected component) is
compatible with high sampling rates (96 kHz), set this to [True 96
kHz], otherwise set it to [48 kHz Compatible] (96 kHz audio is
converted to a more compatible 48 kHz). Check the manual that
came with the other component if you are unsure whether it is 96
kHz compatible.

Note

On DVDs that contain copy protection, the 96 kHz signal may
only be output from the analog audio jacks.

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Customizing the Settings

Display Setup

Preferred Video Standard

You can set the Video Standard with this option.
Content Specific: The player automatically selects NTSC or

PAL depending on the disc.

NTSC: Plays the NTSC disc only.
PAL : Plays the PAL disc only.

TV Aspect

This sets the screen size (4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio) accoding to the
connected TV.

16:9 Wide screen

Choose this setting if
your DVD Player is
connected to a wider
screen TV.

4:3 Letterbox

Choose this setting if you would
prefer to see movies in their original
aspect ratio. You will see the entire
frame of the movie, but it will
occupy a smaller portion of the
screen. This setting may results in
the movie appearing with black bars
at the top and bottom of the screen.

4:3 Pan & Scan

Choose this setting if you want the
movie to fill the entire screen of your
TV. You won’t see some parts of the
picture (particularly the right and left
edge).
Some disc produced in a wide screen
format can’t be cropped in this
fashion, which means the black bars
would appear at the top and the bottom of the screen.

Notes

• The displayable picture size is preset on each DVD-Video.
Therefore, the playback picture of some DVD-Video may not
conform to the picture size you select.

• When you play a DVD-Video recorded in the 4:3 picture size
only, the playback picture always appears in the 4:3 picture size
regardless of the TV shape setting.

• If you select [16:9 Widescreen] and you own a 4:3 TV set, the
DVD playback picture will be horizontally distorted during
playback. Images will appear to be horizontally compressed.
Make sure the TV Shape conforms to the actual TV in use.

On-Screen Info

On ⇔ Off

You can turn on or off the On-screen display which displays the
playback information of discs, etc.

Power Saving

■ Screen Saver Time

As a protective function against residual images on the TV
screen or monitor, a phenomenon referred to as “screen
burnt”, the screen saver appears when the same screen has
been displayed for specified length of time.

Never: This function is not used.
3 Minutes: The screen saver appears when the same screen has

been displayed for 3 minutes.

10 Minutes: The screen saver appears when the same screen has

been displayed for 10 minutes.

30 Minutes: The screen saver appears when the same screen has

been displayed for 30 minutes.

Note

Press any button to exit the screen saver.

■ Audio Screen Saver

On ⇔ Off

You can select the screen saver for use when playing back
audio only sources such as CD or MP3. If “Audio Screen
Saver” is set to [On] and “Screen Saver Time” is not set to
[Never], the screen saver activates even during playback. If
“Audio Screen Saver” is set to [Off] and “Screen Saver Time”
is not set to [Never], the screen saver activates only after
playback is stopped for a while. (The screen saver does not
activate during playback.)

■ Standby Time

You can set the player to turn off automatically even when
you forget to turn it off. When the player is in stop mode for
the specified time, the player enters the standby mode
automatically.

Never: This function is not used.
5 Minutes: The player turns off automatically if there is no

operation is done for 5 minutes.

15 Minutes: The player turns off automatically if there is no

operation is done for 15 minutes.

35 Minutes: The player turns off automatically if there is no

operation is done for 35 minutes.

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Progressive Scan

You can enjoy the progressive video images when component
video connection is used to connect this player and TV compatible
with progressive. Compared to a standard interlaced TV picture, a
progressive scan TV is capable of stable, flicker-free images.

On ⇔ Off

Press ENTER, if your TVs and monitors have component video
inputs and are compatible with Progressive scan.
No operation is necessary, if your TVs and monitors are not
compatible with progressive scan.
Check the TV’s instruction manual if you are not sure about this.

1. When you press ENTER, a warning appears.

2. Follow the guide, and press ENTER if your TV is compatible
with Progressive Scan.

Disc Setup

Auto Play

Select whether the player starts to play automatically when you
close the disc tray or not.

On ⇔ Off

To start playback automatically, select [On]. If you do not want to
start playback automatically, select [Off].

A confirmation display appears.
If your TV is not compatible with progressive scan, the display
turns completely black if you Press ENTER. Then the display
returns to the interlace display in a few seconds.

* If you cannot return to the Interlace display because your TV is
not compatible with progressive, turn the player into the standby
mode, then press STANDBY/ON on the unit while holding down

4

.

Notes

• When component video is connected, you can use Progressive

scan. If S-Video or Composite video is connected, Progressive
scan is not available.

• If you connect a TV that is not compatible with a progressive

scan signal and choose [On], the picture may be distorted. With
your TV connected using either the Composite or S-Video
terminals, choose [Off].

• Progressive Scan only works with NTSC format disc.

• When Progressive Scan is set to [On], the video signal is output

from only the component video jacks. The video signal is not
output from the composite video and S-video jacks.

Slide Interval

Sets the playback time of each JPEG image in the slide show.
(When the JPEG playback is in the slide show mode, “Slide
Interval” sets the playback time for each image.) Use the number
buttons to enter the time (from 1 to 59 seconds).

Start Transition

Selects the playback starting pattern of JPEG images in the slide
show. (When a JPEG image appears in the screen, “Start
Transition” selects the playback starting pattern.) Select the
pattern you desire from the options.

End Transition

Selects the playback ending pattern of JPEG images in the slide
show. (When a JPEG image fades out from the screen, “End
Transition” selects the playback ending pattern.) Select the pattern
you desire from the options.

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Customizing the Settings

Parental Setup

This player lets you set the Parental Setting if the DVD has a
parental lock level recorded on it. With Parental Lock capable
discs, you can block access to material you feel is inappropriate
for your children. Refer to the DVD disc jacket and the
accompanying documentation to see if a particular disc contains a
parental lock level.

To Set the Password

Select “Password”, then press ENTER.

Enter a new 4digit password : _ _ _ _

Enter your password using number buttons.
The password is activated, and “Password” setting becomes On.

If the parental level of the disc to be played back exceeds the
parental level setting, you have to enter the password to play the
disc.

Note

Be sure not to forget your password. If you forget it, open the disc
tray, and press STANDBY/ON while holding down SEARCH

1 on the unit. Next, press POWER to turn the system off. Press
POWER again to turn the system back on and the password is

cleard.

■ To change the password

1. Select “Change password” in the setting menu display, and
press ENTER.

2. Enter the current password.

Enter current password : _ _ _ _

3. Enter the new password.

Enter a new 4digit password : _ _ _ _

■ To clear the password

1. Select “Password” in the setting menu display, and press
ENTER.

2. Enter the current password.

Enter current password : _ _ _ _

The password is cleared, and “Password” setting becomes
Off.

To Set the Country

Select “Country”, press ENTER, then select [International] or
[USA]. If you live in U.S.A., select [USA]. If you live in other
countries, select [International].

Parental Level Setting

Change the Parental Level according to the settings printed on the
DVD disc jacket or accompanying documentation. If you do not
want to use Parental Level, select [Off].

When you select
[International] for
“Country”

Off Off

Kids G

22

3PG

4PG-13

55

6R

7 NC-17

Adult X

When you select [USA] for
“Country”

36

Troubleshooting

Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Refer also to the respective
instruction manuals of the connected components and TV.

DVD Player

Symptoms Causes Remedies Pages

The DVD Player doesn’t
switch on.

The DVD Player doesn’t
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 power cord is disconnected.

• The main power is set to OFF.

• There is external noise in the computer
circuits of the DVD Player.

• The AC fuse is blown.

• No disc is inserted.

• The region number of the disc does not
match that of the DVD Player.

• An unplayable disc is inserted.

• The disc is placed upside down.

• The disc is not placed within the disc tray
guide.

• The disc is dirty.

• The parental lock function is activated.

• Copy protection is activated.

• The TV is not compatible with progressive
scan signal.

• The disc is dirty.

• It is in fast forward or fast reverse playback.

• The disc does not meet the standard.

• The DVD Player is in repeat playback
mode, memory playback mode, or random
playback mode, etc.

• Check the connection of the power cord.

• Turn on the main power.

• Switch off the main power, then switch it on
again. If not recovered, disconnect the power
cord, then connect it again.

• Contact your nearest Onkyo service center.

• Open the disc-tray and insert a disc.

• See Regional Restriction Codes (Region
Number) on the rear panel.

• Check the playable discs.

• Place the disc with the playback side down.

• Place the disc within the proper guide on the disc
tray.

• Eject the disc and clean it.

• Deactivate the parental lock function or change
the parental lock level.

• Connect the DVD Player directly to the TV.
Avoid connecting the DVD Player to the TV
through a VCR.

• Reset to the initial setting.

• Eject the disc and clean it.

• Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion
may appear. This is not a malfunction.

• See “CD-R/RW Compatibility Information”.

• Resume normal playback. 18

17
17
17

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18
4

6, 7
18
18

7
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35

7

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7

The picture from the
DVD Player doesn’t
appear on the TV
screen.

No sound or inaccurate
sound is reproduced.

The buttons on the remote
controller and DVD
Player do not operate.

• The TV is not set to receive the output
signals from the DVD Player.

• The DVD Player is not properly connected.

• A wrong sound signal conversion method
(Digital Audio Out) is selected.

• The TV is not set to receive the output
signals from the DVD Player.

• The DVD Player is not properly connected.

• The system is in fast-forward, rewind or
slow-motion play mode.

• The disc does not meet the standard.

• Power supply fluctuations or other
abnormalities such as static electricity may
interrupt correct operation.

• Set the TV to the DVD Player’s input.

• Check the connections to the DVD Player.

• Check the current sound signal conversion
method, and select the right setting for “Digital
Audio Out”.

• Set the TV to the DVD Player’s input.

• Check the connections to the DVD Player.

• Resume nomal playback.

• See “CD-R/RW Compatibility Information”.

• Switch off the main power, then switch it on
again. If not recovered, disconnect the power
cord, then connect it again.

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13-15

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18

7

17

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Troubleshooting

Remote Controller

Symptoms Causes Remedies Pages

The buttons on the DVD
Player operate but the
buttons on the remote
controller do not operate.

Because the unit contains a microcomputer to provide advanced functions, it may malfunction due to external noise or static electricity.
If this happens, press the POWER switch on the unit and then press it again after about five seconds.

• No batteries are inserted in the remote
controller.

• The batteries are worn out.

• The remote controller is not pointed at the
remote sensor of the DVD Player.

• The remote controller is too far from the
DVD Player.

• Insert new batteries.

• Replace with new batteries.

• Point the remote controller at the remote sensor of
the DVD Player.

• Operate the remote controller within 5 m (16
feet).

9

9
9

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Specifications

■ DVD Player

Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz (North America models)

AC 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz (Other models)
Power consumption 16 W
Weight 6.6 lbs, 3.0 kg
External dimensions (W × H × D) 17-1/8" x 3-3/16" × 11-1/8"

435 × 81.5 × 283 mm
Signal system PAL/NTSC
Frequency response Digital output 4 Hz to 22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)

DVD linear sound 4 Hz to 44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)
Signal-to-noise ratio (digital output) More than 90 dB
Audio dynamic range (digital output) More than 95 dB
Harmonic distortion (digital output) Less than 0.008 %
Wow and flutter Below measurable level

■ Outputs

Video output 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync., pin jack
S-video output (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync.,

(C) 0.286 V (p-p), 75 Ω, Mini DIN 4-pin

Component video output (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync.,

(PB)/(PR) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 Ω, pin jack

Audio output Optical digital output –22.5 dBm, optical connector

Coaxial digital output 0.5 V (p-p), 75 Ω, pin jack

Analog output 2.0 V (rms), 100 Ω, pin jack (L, R)

Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.

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