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Contents
Before Using Your DVD Player 2
DVD AUDIO/VIDEO Player
Getting Started 8
DV-S939
Basic Playback 20
Instruction Manual
Advanced Playback 27
Quick Control and
36
Performance Options
Function Setup 44
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DVD AUDIO/
VIDEO 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
Remote Controller 56
enjoyment from your new
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WARNING: WARNING AVIS 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
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Precautions This unit contains a semiconductor laser system and is classified as a The label on the right is “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”. So, to use this model properly, read applied on the rear “CLASS 1 LASER this Instruction Manual carefully. In case of any trouble, please contact panel except for USA the store where you purchased the unit. To prevent being exposed to the and Canadian models. PRODUCT” laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. CAUTION: 1. This unit is a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT a
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Precautions 1. Regional Restriction Codes (Region Number) 9. Notes on Handling Regional restriction codes are built into DVD Players and DVD-Video • When shipping the unit, use the original shipping carton and media for each sales region. If the regional code of the DVD Player packing materials. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it does not match one of the regional codes on the DVD-Video, playback was originally packed at the factory. is not possible. • Do not use volatile liquids, suc
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Table of Contents Important Safeguards/Precautions/Table of Contents/Notes on Discs ............ 2 - 6 Getting Started Features/Supplied Accessories ............................................................................. 8 Preparing the Remote Controller .......................................................................... 9 Making Connections ........................................................................................... 10 Control Position and Names .....................
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Notes on Discs This section shows you how to handle, clean, and store discs. Playable Discs Handling Discs This DVD Player can playback the following discs. • Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Disc mark Contents Disc size 12 cm Audio Playback side + DVD- • Do not attach paper or tape to discs. Video Video (moving 8 cm pictures) 12 cm Cleaning Discs DVD- Audio Audio • Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound 8 cm deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards wit
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About Video CDs The Structure of the Disc Content This DVD Player supports Video CDs equipped with the PBC DVD-Video (Version 2.0) function. (PBC is the abbreviation of Playback Normally, the contents of DVD-Video are divided into titles, and the Control.) You can enjoy two playback variations depending on the titles are subdivided into chapters. type of disc. • Video CD not equipped with PBC function (Version 1.1) Title 1 Title 2 Sound and movies can be played on this DVD Player in the same Cha
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Features/Supplied Accessories Features 1 1 * Manufactured under licence from Lucasfilm Ltd. Lucasfilm and THX* Ultra Certified THX are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. Plays DVD-Audio & Video Discs, Video CDs, CD-Rs & CDs 2 * Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 54 MHz/10-bit Video DAC US Pat. No.5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issues and pending, “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of 192 kHz/24-bit DACs Digital Theater Systems, Inc. ©1996 Digit
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Preparing the Remote Controller Inserting the Batteries Using the Remote Controller Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor. Open the battery compartment cover. Remote control sensor 30˚ 30˚ Insert the two R6 (size AA) batteries. Be sure to match the + and – ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the battery compartment. Notes • Place the unit away from strong light such as direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent light which can prevent proper operation of the remote
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L (White) R (Red) (Yellow) 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 • Connect the plugs securely. you plan to connect the DVD Player to. • Be sure to turn off
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Optional Video Connections Visible improvements in DVD-Video quality can be achieved by making either S-video or component video connections to a TV or monitor compatible with these types of connections. Note When either S-video or component video connection is made, it is not necessary to make composite video connections using the yellow cord of the audio-video cable. Making component video connections If the TV or monitor has component video inputs, making this type PROGRESSIVE outputs/inputs
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L (White) L (White) R (Red) R (Red) FRONT L FRONT R SURROUND L SURROUND R CENTER SUBWOOFER Making Connections Optional Audio Connections This DVD Player provides numerous ways to take full advantage of the digital multi channel sound recorded on DVD media. When listening to DVD-Audio For full enjoyment of DVD-Audio media, it is recommended to make connections to the 6-channel ANALOG OUTPUT jacks. Audio output of DVD-Audio cannot be played back efficiently when output as a bitstream or PCM from t
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Making MULTI CHANNEL OUTPUT An amplifier with a multi channel connection input jack The MULTI CHANNEL OUTPUT is a DB-25 port that can output up to 5.1 channels of decoded analog audio from DVD-Video and DVD-Audio sources to a receiver or other AV component that features a similar input port. Ideally you want to connect two identical ports together via a single DB-25 cable. Be sure to set Audio Out Select to “Analog 6Ch” using the on- screen menu explained in “Customizing the Function Settings” s
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Control Position and Names Rear panel For operational instructions, see the page indicated in brackets [ ]. ANALOG OUTPUT CENTER SURR FRONT CH 1CH 2 DIGITAL OUTPUT L R SUBWOOFER COAXIAL OPTICAL COAXIAL OPTICAL CH 1 CH 2 COMPONENT S VIDEO VIDEO AC INLET YPB PR CH 1 CH 2 VIDEO OUTPUT 5.1-Channel SURROUND AUDIO OUT MULTI CHANNEL OUTPUT terminal [13] 5.1-Channel ANALOG OUTPUT [12] 2-Channel ANALOG OUTPUT [10,12] DIGITAL OUTPUT COAXIAL, OPTICAL [13] AC INLET [17] VIDEO output [10] S VIDEO output [11
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Front Panel For operational instructions, see the page indicated in brackets [ ]. VIDEO CIRCUIT OFF POWER button [17] SYANDBY indicator [17] STANDBY/ON button [17] VIDEO CIRCUIT OFF button [43] Front panel display [16] DISPLAY button [16, 38] button [26] button [26] PLAY button [20] STOP button [21] OPEN/CLOSE button [20] Disc tray [20] Audio sampling rate indicators [20] 15 DV-S939(US_E)p10-19.p65 15 10/2/00, 3:23 PM
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Control Position and Names Display For operational instructions, see the page indicated in brackets [ ]. Repeatedly pressing DIMMER on the remote controller changes the brightness of the display →Normal→Dim→Very Dim→OFF TITLE/GROUP indicator PROGRESSIVE indicator [42] RANDOM indicator [29] Angle icon indicator [32] CHP (Chapter)/TRACK indicator Play mode indicators REPEAT indicators [27] Inserted disc indicator [20] MEMORY indicator [28] 192 kHz Processing indicator VIDEO OFF indicator [43] Mu
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Connecting the Power/ Turning on the DVD Player Before connecting the POWER • The DV-S939 is shipped with the main power (POWER) switch in the on position ( ON). 1 Plug the supplied power cord into When the power cord is plugged in for the first time, the DV-S939 will automatically enter the the AC INLET and then into the standby state and the STANDBY indicator will light (same condition after step 2 below). power outlet on the wall. • Make sure that all appropriate connections have been complet
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Setting up the DVD Player for Optimal Performance Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-screen Displays On-screen navigation is a simple procedure that is done mostly by using / / / and ENTER on the supplied remote controller. To move the highlighted section on the screen (cursor), simply press the edge of the button that corresponds to the direction you wish to move in ( / / / ). Press the center of the button (ENTER) to enter settings or selections. DVD-V DVD-A About the disc menu A DVD-Vid
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DVD-V DVD-A Various sound formats and sound effects Minimum speaker configuration for DTS/Dolby Digital/MPEG2* surround sounds Center Speaker Left Right front front speaker speaker Left Right surround surround speaker speaker The 5.1-channel digital surround format of DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS/ MPEG2* enables you to individually play five full-range (20 Hz-20 kHz) channels (left and right front, center, two surround channels) plus an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel for the low-range effect sound. It
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Playing DVD-Video/Audio, Video CD, and CD Before playing Warning • DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Video CD, CD, CD-R and CD-RW can be played with the DVD Player (see “Playable Discs” on page 6). Do not play anything else. If the DVD Player is connected to the TV or • When playing DVD-Video, Video CD, or DVD-Audio with video features, turn on the TV and set the TV amplifier through the analog audio jacks, do not to the DVD Player's input. play DTS-encoded discs. Excessive noise may • If an audio system is
