Onkyo DV-SP501 User Manual 2

Contents

DVD Player

DV-SP501

Instruction Manual

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

Introduction .........................................7

Connecting the DV-SP501 ................18

Getting Started ..................................24

Playing discs .....................................29

Viewing JPEG discs..........................40

Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DV-SP501 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.

Audio Settings menu ........................42

Video Adjust menu............................43

Initial Settings menu .........................44

Additional information......................50

Using the RC-524DV Remote controller

with TVs from Other Manufacturers

(North American model only)............... 54

Troubleshooting ................................57

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

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

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,

PORTABLE CART WARNING

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.

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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.

15. Damage Requiring Service Unplug the apparatus 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 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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

Precautions

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For Canadian model

NOTE:

Canadian ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:

CAUTION:

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

This class B digital apparatus complies with

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

Modèle pour les Canadien

REMARQUE:

est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Sur les modèles dont la ﬁche est polarisee:

ATTENTION:

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

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-

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 5 ampere fuse is ﬁtted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 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 120 V, 60 Hz).

Precautions

—Continued

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.

• 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.

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 sit-

uations: — 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.

— 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.

Table of Contents

Basic Operation

Overview

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

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

Introduction..........................................................7

Supplied Accessories ......................................7

DV-SP501 Features ........................................7

Disc Notes .......................................................8

Before Using the DV-SP501..............................11

Installing the Batteries ...................................11

Using the Remote Controller .........................11

Front & Rear Panels..........................................12

Front Panel ....................................................12

Display...........................................................13

Rear Panel (Other than European

model) .........................................................14

Rear Panel (European model).......................15

Remote Controller .........................................16

Connections

Connecting the DV-SP501 ................................18

Before Making Any Connections ...................18

AV Cables & Connectors...............................18

Basic Setup ...................................................19

Connecting Your TV ......................................20

Connecting to an AV Receiver ......................21

Connecting -compatible Components .....22

Connecting the Power/Turning

on the DV-SP501...........................................23

Getting Started and Setting up

Getting Started ..................................................24

Using the on-screen displays ........................24

Setting up with the Setup Navigator ..............24

Basic Playback

Playing discs..................................................26

Basic playback controls .................................27

Resume and Last Memory ............................27

DVD-Video disc menus .................................28

Video CD PBC menus ...................................28

Advanced Operation

Playback Techniques

Playing discs .....................................................29

Using the Disc Navigator to browse

the contents of a disc ..................................29

Scanning discs ..............................................30

Playing in slow motion ...................................30

Frame advance/frame reverse ......................31

Looping a section of a disc ............................31

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

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

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

Editing a program list .................................... 35

Other functions available

from the program menu.............................. 36

Searching a disc ........................................... 36

Switching subtitles ........................................ 37

Switching DVD audio language .................... 37

Switching VR format DVD-RW

audio channel ............................................. 37

Switching audio channel when playing

a Video CD ................................................. 37

Zooming the screen ...................................... 38

Switching camera angles .............................. 38

Displaying disc information ...........................39

Viewing JPEG discs.......................................... 40

Viewing JPEG discs...................................... 40

Using the JPEG Disc Navigator

and Photo Browser..................................... 40

Using the Photo Browser .............................. 41

Zooming the screen ...................................... 41

Detailed Settings

Audio Settings menu......................................... 42

Audio DRC .................................................... 42

Video Adjust menu............................................ 43

Video Adjust.................................................. 43

Initial Settings menu ......................................... 44

Using the Initial Settings menu ..................... 44

Digital Audio Out settings.............................. 44

Video Output settings.................................... 45

Language settings......................................... 46

Display settings............................................. 47

Options.......................................................... 48

PhotoViewer.................................................. 49

Miscellaneous information

Additional information .......................................50

Screen sizes and disc formats ...................... 50

Resetting the player ...................................... 50

Setting the TV system................................... 50

Titles, chapters and tracks ............................ 51

DVD-Video regions ....................................... 51

Selecting languages using the language

code list ......................................................51

Country code list ........................................... 52

Language code list........................................ 53

Using the RC-524DV Remote controller

with TVs from Other Manufacturers

(North American model only) ........................54

Glossary............................................................ 56

Troubleshooting ................................................ 57

Specifications.................................................... 60

Introduction

Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have the following accessories:

North American models:

RC-524DV

Remote controller & 2 batteries (AA)

AV cable (RCA/phono) (59-1/16" / 1.5 m)

S-Video cable (59-1/16" / 1.5 m)

cable (31-7/16" / 0.8 m)

Other models:

RC-523DV

DV-SP501 Features

Highlights

• Dolby*1 Digital and DTS

•DVD-Video / Video CD / Audio CD playback

• CD-R, CD-RW (Video CD, audio CD, MP3/WMA*3/ JPEG)

•DVD-R (DVD-Video)

•DVD-RW (DVD-Video, VR format)

•Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry

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

• Direct digital path for signal purity

• 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converter

• Optical / Coaxial digital output

SCART cable (European models only) (59-1/16" / 1.5 m)

Power cord (78-3/4" / 2 m)

Shape may vary depending on the area which it was purchased.

Power-plug adapter

Only supplied in certain countries. Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the DV-SP501’s power cord. (Adapter varies from country to country.)

Others

• Dynamic Range Control setting

• Adjustable display brightness

• Full-function remote controller

• Use the remote controller to control your TV (North American models only)

The letter displayed at the end of the product name found in catalogs and on package represents the color of the DV-SP501 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 Windows logo are

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

Introduction

—Continued

Disc Notes

Supported Discs

The DV-SP501 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

• 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-SP501.

• The DV-SP501 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-SP501 supports 8 cm and 12 cm discs.

• The DV-SP501 does not support disc types not listed.

See page 51 for region information.

DVD-Video

DVD-Video, VR format

Including PBC

PCM and DTS

Video CD, audio CD, MP3, WMA, JPEG

JPEG

• Don’t use discs with an unusual shape, such as those shown below, because you may damage the DV-SP501.

• 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-SP501 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-SP501 because of incorrect settings in the disc burning software. Check the manuals supplied with your disc burning software for additional compatibility information.

About WMA

WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can be encoded by using Windows Media Player version 8 or later or Windows Media Player for Windows XP.

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

Introduction

—Continued

MP3/WMA Compatibility

• This unit will play CD-R, and CD-RW discs containing ﬁles saved in the MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3) or Windows Media Audio (WMA) format with a sampling rate of 32*, 44.1 or 48 kHz. Incompatible ﬁles will not play and the message “Can’t play this format” will be displayed (“NO PLAY” in the front panel display). * This unit will not play 32 kHz WMA ﬁles encoded at 20 kbps.

• Fixed bit-rate MP3 ﬁles are recommended. Variable bit-rate (VBR) MP3 ﬁles are playable, but playing times may not be shown correctly.

• This player is compatible with WMA data encoded using Windows Media Player version 8 (or less) or Windows Media Player for Windows XP.

• This player is not compatible with lossless-encoding or variable bit-rate (VBR) WMA ﬁles.

• WMA ﬁles encoded with DRM (Digital Rights Management) copy protection will not play and the message “Can’t play this format” will be displayed (“NO PLAY” in the front panel display).

• WMA/MP3 discs must be 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.

• Use CD-R or CD-RW media for recording your ﬁles. The disc must be ﬁnalized (i.e. the session must be closed) in order to play in this unit. This player is not compatible with multi-session discs. Only the ﬁrst session of a multi-session disc will be recognized.

• This player only plays tracks that are named with the ﬁle extension .mp3, .MP3, .wma, or .WMA.

• When naming MP3 and WMA ﬁles, add the corresponding ﬁle name extension (.mp3 or .wma). Files are played according to the ﬁle extension. To prevent noise and malfunctions, do not use these extensions for other kinds of ﬁles.

• This player can recognize up to 999 ﬁles (WMA/MP3/ JPEG) and up to 499 folders. If a disc exceeds these limits, only ﬁles and folders up to these limits will be playable. Files and folders are read/displayed in alphabetical order. Note that if the ﬁle structure is very complex, you may not be able to read/play all ﬁles on the disc.

•Folder and track names (excluding the ﬁle extension) are displayed.

• There are many different recording bit rates available to encode MP3 ﬁles. This unit was designed to be compatible with all of them. Audio encoded at 128 Kbps should sound close to standard audio CD quality. This player will play lower bit-rate ﬁles, but please note that the sound quality becomes noticeably worse at lower bit-rates.

JPEG Compatibility

• Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.1* still image ﬁles up to 8 mega-pixels are supported (maximum vertical and horizontal resolution is 5120 pixels). (*File format used by digital still cameras)

• JPEG discs must be 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.

• This player only displays ﬁles that are named with the ﬁle extension .jpg or .JPG.

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

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 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.

Introduction

Handling Discs

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

•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.

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Underside

✔

•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.

Before Using the DV-SP501

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-SP501’s remote control sensor, as shown below.

Remote control sensor

DV-SP501

S T A N

D B Y

/ O N

S T A N

D B Y

D I S

P L A

P O

O D

D I M

M E

R O N

L E

A R

30˚

Notes:

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the DV-SP501 is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type ﬂuorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing the DV-SP501.

• If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the DV-SP501 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-SP501 is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing the DV-SP501.

• The remote controller will not work if there’s an obstacle between it and the DV-SP501’s remote control sensor.

O P

M E

N U

P L

R E

T U

R N

S E

T U

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

Front & Rear Panels

For detailed information, refer to the pages in brackets.

Front Panel

B C D E F G H I J K

STANDBY/ON

ANDBY

POWER

OFF

DISPLAY PLAY MODE

DIMMER CLEAR

S R Q P O

POWER switch [23]

This is the main power switch. When set to OFF, the DV-SP501 is completely shutdown. When set to ON, the DV-SP501 can be set to On or Standby. Don’t turn on the power until you’ve completed, and double checked all connections (pages 18–22).

STANDBY/ON button [23, 26]

This button is used to set the DV-SP501 to On or Standby. For models with a POWER switch, this button has no effect unless the POWER switch is set to ON.

STANDBY indicator [23]

This indicator lights up when the DV-SP501 is in Standby.

DISPLAY button [39]

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.

PLAY MODE button [31–36]

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

Remote control sensor [11]

This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller.

Disc tray [26]

Discs are loaded here.

TOP MENU button [28]

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

Cursor /// & ENTER buttons [24]

The four cursor buttons located around the central [ENTER] button are used to navigate DVD-Video menus and the onscreen setup menus. The central [ENTER] button is used to start playback of the selected title, chapter, or track and to conﬁrm settings.

L M NA

STOP

TOP MENU MENU

RETURN SETUP

MENU button [28]

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

Open/Close button [26]

VR format DVD-RW

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

PAUSE button [27]

This button is used to pause playback.

STOP

button [27]

This button is used to stop playback.

PLAY

button [26, 27]

This button is used to start playback.

Previous/Next / buttons [27]

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.

SETUP button [24]

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

RETURN button [24, 28]

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

CLEAR button [35]

This button is used to cancel various functions.

DIMMER button

This button is used to adjust the display brightness.

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disc.

PLAYPAUSE

Front & Rear Panels

Display

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DVD

PROGRESSIVE

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.

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.

GUI (Graphical User Interface) indicator

This indicator appears when the onscreen setup menu is open.

CHP indicator

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

TOTAL indicator

This indicator appears while the total time is being displayed.

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.

Camera angle indicator

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

DTS indicator

This indicator appears when playing DTS material.

Play indicator

This indicator is shown during playback.

V CD

TITLE

GUI

TRACK CHP

654970

TOTAL

Pause indicator

This indicator appears when playback is paused.

PROGRESSIVE indicator (not European models)

This indicator appears when the Progressive Scanning function is on.

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.

REMAIN

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Rear Panel (Other than European model)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

REMOTE

CONTROL

MONO

AUDIO OUTPUT

ANALOG

DVD PLAYER

MODEL NO. DV

AUDIO

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT [21]

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 [21]

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).

jack [22]

These (Remote Interactive) connectors can be connected to the connectors on your other

Onkyo AV components for interactive control. For remote control operation, you must make an analog RCA/phono connection between your DV-SP501 and the other AV component, even if they are connected digitally.

ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT [19]

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

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT [20]

These RCA/phono connectors can be used to connect a TV, projector or AV reciever with component video inputs.

VIDEO OUTPUT [19]

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

S VIDEO OUTPUT [20]

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

AC INLET [23]

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

VIDEO OUTPUT

VIDEO

501

COMPONENT

AC INLET

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Rear Panel (European model)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

REMOTE

CONTROL

MONO

AUDIO OUTPUT

ANALOG

AV CONNECTOR

AUDIO

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT [21]

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 [21]

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).

jack [22]

These (Remote Interactive) connectors can be connected to the connectors on your other

Onkyo AV components for interactive control.

ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT [19]

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

AV CONNECTOR [20]

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.

VIDEO OUTPUT [19]

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

S VIDEO OUTPUT [20]

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

AC INLET [23]

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

DVD PLAYER

MODEL NO. DV

VIDEO OUTPUT

VIDEO

501

VIDEO

AC INLET

Front & Rear Panels

Remote Controller

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Other modelsNorth American model

1 2

3 4

8 9

J K L M

ON STANDBY

REPEAT

123

789

TOP MENU

ENTER

RETURN

AUDIO

ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM

TV CONTROL

TV/VIDEO CHANNEL

ON/ STANDBY

RC-524DV

CLEAR

VOLUME

OPEN/ CLOSE

RANDOM

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

DIMMER

SETUP

Q R S

T U

V W X

Y Z a

TV CONTROL on North American models only

1 2

3 4

8 9

J K L M

ON STANDBY

REPEAT

123

789

TOP MENU

RETURN

AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM

ENTER

RC-523DV

CLEAR

OPEN/ CLOSE

RANDOM

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

DIMMER

SETUP

Q R S

T U

V W X

Y Z a

STANDBY button [23]

This button is used to set the DV-SP501 to Standby.

ON button [23]

This button is used to turn on the DV-SP501. Don’t turn on the DV-SP501 until you’ve completed, and double checked all connections (pages 18–22).

REPEAT button [32]

This button is used to set the repeat playback functions.

A-B button [31]

This button is used to set the A–B Repeat Playback function.

Number buttons [36]

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

TOP MENU button [28]

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

Cursor /// buttons [24]

These buttons are used to navigate onscreen menus.

RETURN button [24, 28]

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

AUDIO button [37]

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 [38]

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

Front & Rear Panels

Stop button [27]

This button is used to stop playback.

Fast Reverse / ( ) button [27, 30,

31]

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

Fast Forward / ( ) button [27, 30, 31]

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

OPEN/CLOSE button [26]

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

RANDOM button [33]

This button is used with the Random Playback function.

PLAY MODE button [31]

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

DISPLAY button [39]

DIMMER button

This button is used to adjust the display brightness.

CLEAR [35]

This button is used to cancel various functions.

MENU button [28]

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

ENTER button [24]

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

SETUP button [24]

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

ZOOM button [38]

This button is used with the Zoom function.

SUBTITLE button [37]

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

Pause button [27]

This button is used to pause playback.

Previous/Next / buttons [27]

Play button [27]

This button is used to start playback.

VR format DVD-RW

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disc.

TV CONTROL buttons (North American

models only) [54]

TV/VIDEO button

Used to select TV or VCR on your TV.

CHANNEL –/+ buttons

Used to select channels on your TV.

ON/STANDBY button

Used to set your TV to On or Standby.

VOLUME / buttons

Used to adjust your’s TV’s volume.

Connecting the DV-SP501

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-SP501’s optical digital connectors have a shutter-type 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.

Right (red)

Left (white)

(Yellow)

Analog audio

Composite video

• 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.

Video

Right (red)

Left (white)

(Yellow)

Right!

Wrong!

Component video

S-Video

Composite video

Scart (European models only)

Optical digital

Coaxial digital

Analog

P/ /

YPB PR

S VIDEO

Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (PR, PB), 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

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

Audio

OPTICAL

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

COAXIAL

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

AUDIO

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

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