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Contents
Before Using Your DVD Changer 2
DVD Changer
Getting Started
6
DV-C501
Connections
10
Instruction Manual
Basic Playback
14
NEXT SELECTION SKIP
DISC SKIP
DIMMER DISPLAY PLAY
DISC SELECT CD PLAY STOP PAUSE
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OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY / ON
POWER POWER
DVD / VIDEO CD / CD CHANGER DV- C 501
ON OFF
Advanced Playback
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Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DVD Changer.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and turning on the power.
Function Setup
Following the instructions in
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WARNING: AVIS WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated CAUTION: “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of el
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Precautions For Canadian model CAUTION: For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: VISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. CAUTION: THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS Modele pour les Canadien OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES Sur les modeles dont la fiche est po
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Precautions 1.Regional restriction codes (region number) 9.Notes on Handling Regional restriction codes are built-in to DVD changers and DVD • When shipping the DVD Changer, use the original shipping carton discs for each sales region. If the regional code of the DVD changer and packing materials. For maximum protection, repack the unit as does not match one of the regional codes of the DVD disc, playback it was originally packed at the factory. is not possible. • Do not use volatile liquids, su
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Table of Contents Important Safeguards/Precautions/Table of Contents .................................................................................................... 2–5 Getting Started Features .......................................................................... 6 Handling Discs .......................................................... 9 Supplied Accessories ..................................................... 7 Cleaning Discs ........................................................
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Getting Started Features n Highlights that Set the DV-C501 n Audio Features * • Dolby Digital Audio Output • Audiophile-Class Audio Performance • 5-Disc playback • Direct Digital Path (U.S. & Canadian models only) • DTS** Compatibility • Full 96-kHz/24-Bit Audio Resolution • Video CD playback • Digital Audio Output (coaxial) • Full 96-kHz/24-bit resolution with 96-kHz/24-bit discs • Optical Digital Audio Output • Direct digital path for signal purity (U.S. & Canadian • 1 Pair of Analog Outputs (
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Advanced Playback Function Setup Others Getting Started Connections Basic Playback Supplied Accessories After unpacking, check whether the box contains all items listed below. If anything is missing, contact the ONKYO dealer where you bought the DVD Changer. The number of accessories is indicated in brackets. Power cable [1] Remote controller (RC-417DV) [1] Audio/video connection cable [1] (U.S. & Canadian model’s cable shown) Batteries for the remote controller S video cable [1] Conversion plug
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Preparing the Remote Controller Installing the remote controller batteries 1 1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing and sliding it away from the remote controller unit. 2. Insert two AA (R6- or UM-3)-size batteries into the battery compartment. Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive (+) and negative (–) symbols) inside the battery compartment. 3. After batteries are installed and seated correctly, 2 replace the compartment cover. Notes: • Do not mix new batteries with old b
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Advanced Playback Function Setup Others Getting Started Connections Basic Playback Notes on the Discs You Can Use with this Unit In this section, you will learn which discs can be used with your DV-C501, and how to handle, clean, and store them. Discs You can Use Cleaning Discs Your DVD Changer can play back the following discs: • Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause a deterioration of the picture and sound quality. Wipe the disc from the center Disc Maximum Disc mark Contents outwards with a
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(red) (white) (yellow) Connecting the DV-C501 to a TV Here is how to connect your DVD Changer to your TV set. In this case, both the video and audio signals will be played back by your TV set. Connecting the DV-C501 to a TV 1. Switch off the DVD Changer and the TV set. 2. Connect the DV-C501 to your TV set as shown in the illustration. Y P B P R AC INLET COMPONENT S VIDEO VIDEO COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL VIDEO OUTPUT OUTPUT ANALOG OUTPUT Do not plug in the L power cable until R all connections h
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Advanced Playback Function Setup Others Getting Started Connections Basic Playback Connecting to an Audio System and TV with COMPONENT VIDEO Inputs n It is also possible to “split” the audio and video signals by sending the video signal to your TV set and the audio signal to an amplifier. Doing so has the advantage that you can: • Listen to the sound of audio CDs and DVD video discs in stereo (via the amplifier) or in Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic Surround or DTS (see pages 12, 13); • Enjoy a b
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Other Audio Playback Options n You can enjoy high-quality surround audio playback by connecting the DV-C501 to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic Surround, or DTS decoder. Furthermore you can transfer the signal of audio CDs to your amplifier in the digital domain if it is fitted with a digital input. See pages 10 and 11 for the video hookup of the DV-C501 to your TV set. When using an optical digital cable, remove the cap from the DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL connector and fi
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Advanced Playback Function Setup Others Getting Started Connections Basic Playback Warnings • If you connect to the digital input of an amplifier that does not have a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder, set the DV-C501’s “Audio Out Select” function to “PCM.” Any other setting may damage your ears or speakers when using high volume levels. • During playback of DTS-encoded audio CDs, excessive noise may be output from the ANALOG OUTPUTs. To avoid possible damage to your audio system, we recommen
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CAUTION Keep your fingers clear of the disc drawer as it is closing to Playing back Discs avoid personal injury. STANDBY/ON DISC 1—5 2 DISC SKIP / NEXT SELECTION SKIP DIMMER DISPLAY DISC SKIP PLAY DISC SELECT CD PLAY STOP PAUSE 12345 OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY / ON This section shows you the basics on how to playback a disc. POWER POWER DVD / VIDEO CD / CD CHANGER DV- C 501 Most steps in this manual need to be performed using the ON OFF supplied remote controller. The relative buttons are usually in
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Advanced Playback Function Setup Others Getting Started Connections Basic Playback To obtain a higher picture quality POWER Occasionally, some picture distortion not usually visible during a OPEN/CLOSE normal telecast may appear on the TV screen during playback of a PLAY DVD video disc. This is due to the fact that DVD videos provide a PAUSE higher resolution and therefore also more data to process. While the STOP MENU amount of noise depends on the TV you connect the DVD Changer to, ENTER reduc
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FR PLAY FF OPEN/CLOSE Playing back Discs (continued) PAUSE/STEP STOP / / / , ENTER 1 23 4 56 7 8 9 2 8 30 +10 0 Fast reverse Slow- Last Fast forward REMOTE CONTROLLER RC RC - -417 417DV DV Motion Play You can play back discs at various speeds, and resume playback in various ways. Use the remote controller for the following functions. DVD VCD DVD VCD CD Direct Playback, Stop and Pause Fast Reverse and Fast Forward Playback n Direct Playback via the On-Screen Menu 1. Switch on your TV set. P
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Advanced Playback Function Setup Others Getting Started Connections Basic Playback PLAY PLAY PAUSE/STEP SLOW STOP 1 23 1 23 4 56 4 56 7 8 9 7 8 9 +10 0 +10 0 REMOTE CONTROLLER RC -417DV REMOTE CONTROLLER RC -417DV DVD DVD VCD VCD CD Slow-Motion Playback Resuming Playback From the Desired Location DVD video discs can be played back in slow motion. This is After stopping playback, you can either resume from the done by reducing the playback speed. location where it was stopped, or from the beginni
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Locating Titles, Chapters, or Tracks DVD video disc Title 1 Title 2 VIDEO CD/ Audio CD Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Track 2 Track 1 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Normally, DVD video discs are divided into “titles”, while the titles are themselves sub-divided into “chapters”. VIDEO CDs and audio CDs are divided into “tracks”. You can quickly locate any specific title, chapter, or track. DVD DVD Locating a Title Using the Title Menu Title Selection with the Numeric Buttons If the DV
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Advanced Playback Function Setup Others Getting Started Connections Basic Playback DOWN PLAY UP / / / ENTER TOP MENU 1 23 4 56 CLEAR 7 8 9 Numeric buttons +10 0 SEARCH REMOTE CONTROLLER RC -417DV DVD VCD CD Selecting Chapters or Tracks n Direct Selection using the Numeric Buttons Note: The DV-C501 also allows you to directly select a Chapter of a • Press the CLEAR button if you do not wish to start playback from Title (DVD video discs) or a Track (Video or audio CD). the Chapter number you
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Selecting a Precise Scene or PLAY Audio Passage 1 23 4 56 Numeric buttons 7 8 9 +10 0 SEARCH REMOTE CONTROLLER RC -417DV It is also possible to directly select a given location and to start playback from there. This may come in handy when you want to view a given scene (DVD video discs/Video CDs) or listen to a specific passage (audio CD) within the currently selected Title or Track. DVD VCD CD Entering the Time Location Here is how to enter the time location of the scene or passage you wish to
