Onkyo DR-815 User manual

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DVD receiver
DR-815
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DR-815
DVD receiver. Read this manual carefully before
using your new DVD receiver. A good under-
standing of its features and operation will allow
you to achieve optimum performance and enjoy-
ment.
Keep this manual for future reference.
Contents
Getting Started .......................... 2
Connections ............................ 16
Operations ............................... 25
Playing a Disc.......................... 29
Listening to the Radio ........... 42
Enjoying Surround Sound ....... 52
Adjusting Sound ..................... 56
Setting Clock and Timer ......... 58
Detailed Settings and
Informations (DVD) ................. 67
Miscellaneous ......................... 76

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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia-
tors, 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 pro-
vided 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 recepta-
cles, and the point where they exit from the appara-
tus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12.
Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table spec-
ified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use cau-
tion when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or plug is dam-
aged,
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 volt-
age 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 fol-
low 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 ade-
quate 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.
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.
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.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS
OUVRIR
AVIS
PORTABLE CART WARNING
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Precautions
1. Recording Copyright —Unless it’s for personal use
only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with-
out the permission of the copyright holder.
2. AC Fuse —The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-
serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact
your Onkyo dealer.
3. Care —Occasionally you should dust the unit all
over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft
cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild deter-
gent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards
with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thin-
ners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because
they may damage the finish or remove the panel let-
tering.
4. Power
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SEC-
TION CAREFULLY.
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country.
Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the
voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel
(e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).
The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit
from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug
is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.
Pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button to select
Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If
you do not intend to use the unit for an extended
period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.
5. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands— Never
handle this unit or its power cord while your hands
are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets
inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo
dealer.
6. Handling Notes
•If you need to transport this unit, use the original
packaging to pack it how it was when you origi-
nally bought it.
•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.
•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.
•When you’ve finished using this unit, remove all
discs and turn off the power.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Moisture Condensation
Moisture condensation may damage this unit.
Read the following carefully:
Moisture may condense on the lens of the optical
pickup, one of the most important parts inside this
unit.
•Moisture condensation can occur in the following
situations:
–The unit is moved from a cold place to a warm
place.
–A heater is turned on, or cold air from an air
conditioner 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 con-
densation will have evaporated.
10. 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., , ).
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Precautions —Continued
11. 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.
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 mark-
ings 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
The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse
needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the
same ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check
for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the
fuse.
If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket
outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable
fuse in the plug.
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.
CAUTION:
CLASS 1M VISIBLEAND INVISIBLE LASER RADI-
ATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY
WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CON-
TROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI-
FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
The label on the right is
applied on the rear panel.
1. This unit is a CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT and employs a laser
inside the cabinet.
2. To prevent the laser from being exposed, do not remove the
cover. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
For European Models
Declaration of Conformity
We, ONKYO EUROPE
ELECTRONICS GmbH
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,
82194 GROEBENZELL,
GERMANY
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
K. MIYAGI
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.

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Features
Receiver
•Built-in Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital and DTS
•On board Theater Dimensional Circuit
•Deep bass adjustable S. Bass feature
•Subwoofer or power amplifier connectable PRE-OUT
terminals allowing 5.1ch playback with add on speak-
ers
•WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) exploit-
ing the broadband potential of next generation media
•VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) on the front
left and right channels
•Up to 30 stations memory storable tuner with FM
auto preset feature
•Program timer capable of multi settings for both play-
back and recording
DVD
•Dolby
*1
Digital and DTS
*2
•DVD-Video / Video CD / Audio CD playback
•CD-R, CD-RW (Video CD, audio CD, MP3/WMA
*3
/
JPEG)
•DVD-Audio and SACD compatible
•DVD-R (DVD-Video)
•DVD-RW (DVD-Video, VR format)
Others
•Full-function remote controller
Supplied Accessories
Make sure you have the following accessories:
* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product
name indicates the color. Specifications and operations are the same
regardless of color.
*1. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
*2. “DTS”, “DTS 96/24”and “DTS Digital Out”are trademarks of
DTS, Inc.
*3. Windows Media, and the Win-
dows logo are trademarks, or
registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other coun-
tries.
4. Theater-Dimensional is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.
Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6)
AM loop antenna x 1
Indoor FM antenna x 1
Video cable x 1
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Important Safety Instructions...............................2
Precautions .........................................................3
Features ..............................................................5
Supplied Accessories ..........................................5
Disc Notes ...........................................................8
Remote Controller .............................................10
Installing the Batteries ...................................10
Using the Remote Controller .........................10
Part Names and Functions................................11
Front Panel ....................................................11
Display...........................................................12
Rear Panel.....................................................13
Remote Controller .........................................14
Connections
Connecting Antenna..........................................16
Connecting Speakers ........................................18
Connecting Speakers ....................................18
Speaker Connection Precautions ..................18
AV Cables and Connectors ...............................19
Before Making Any Connections ...................19
AV Cables & Connectors...............................19
Connecting Your TV ..........................................20
Connecting External Devices ............................21
Connecting an Onkyo Stereo Cassette Tape
Deck ...................................................... 21
Connecting an RI Dock (Remote Interactive
Dock) ..................................................... 21
Connection for TV Audio Signal ....................22
Connecting a Subwoofer ...............................22
Connection for Enjoying 5.1ch Playback .......23
Enjoying Home Theater.................................24
Operations
Connecting the Power Cord ..............................25
First Time Setup ............................................25
Turning Off ACCUCLOCK .............................25
Understanding Common Operations.................26
Turning the Unit On and Off ..........................26
Adjusting the Volume.....................................26
Selecting a Source ........................................27
Muting the Sound ..........................................27
Controlling Display Brightness.......................27
Listening through the Headphones................27
Customizing the Source Names........................28
Playing a Disc
Before Starting DVD Playback.......................... 29
Using the On-screen Displays ...................... 29
Setting Up the Player for Your TV................. 29
Setting the Language of This Player’s On-screen
Displays..........................................................30
Playing Discs .................................................... 31
Resume and Last Memory............................ 31
Basic Playback Controls ............................... 32
DVD Disc Menus........................................... 32
Video CD PBC menus .................................. 33
Scanning Discs ............................................. 33
Playing in Slow Motion.................................. 34
Frame Advance/Frame Reverse................... 34
Switching Audio Language/Channel............. 35
Switching Subtitles........................................ 35
Switching Camera Angles............................. 35
Zooming the Screen...................................... 35
Browsing Video Content with the Disc Navigator... 36
Browsing WMA, MP3 and JPEG files with the
Disc Navigator........................................ 37
Creating a Program List................................ 38
Searching a Disc........................................... 39
Using Random Play ...................................... 39
Looping a Section of a Disc .......................... 40
Using Repeat Play ........................................ 40
Viewing a JPEG Slideshow........................... 41
Displaying Disc Information .......................... 41
Listening to the Radio
Listening to the Radio....................................... 42
Manually Tuning a FM/AM Broadcast Station........ 42
Adjusting the Antenna................................... 43
Programming FM Stations Automatically – Auto
Preset ......................................................... 44
Programming FM/AM Stations One by One –
Preset Write.......................................... 45
Selecting Preset Stations.............................. 46
Switching the Display Information................. 47
Receiving RDS.............................................. 47
Changing the Preset Channels......................... 48
Tips for Changing the Preset Channels........ 48
Copying a Preset Channel – Preset Copy .... 48
Erasing a Preset Channel – Preset Erase .... 49
Naming Preset Channels.................................. 50
Naming a Preset Channel............................. 50
Entering a Name........................................... 50
Correcting and Erasing a Character ............. 50
Inserting a Character .................................... 51
Erasing the Name Assigned to a Preset
Channel................................................ 51
Inputting Characters from the Remote Controller... 51

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Table of Contents —Continued
Enjoying Surround Sound
Enjoying Surround Sound.................................52
Configuring Subwoofer and Setting Up the
Number of Speakers............................ 52
Setting Distance of Speakers........................ 53
Speaker Level Calibration.............................53
Enjoying Listening Modes.................................54
Selecting Listening Mode..............................55
Adjusting Sound
Adjusting Sound................................................56
Adjusting Individual Speaker Levels .............56
Emphasizing the Low End Using the Remote
Controller................................................ 56
Using the Late Night Function (Dolby Digital
only) ....................................................... 56
Audio Adjust Function ............................... 57
Setting Clock and Timer
Setting the Clock...............................................58
Setting ACCUCLOCK to Use a Specific Station.... 58
Setting the Clock Manually............................ 59
Checking the Time and the Day of the Week .... 60
To Switch between the 12-hour and 24-hour
Displays................................................ 60
Turning the Current Time Display On or Off
while the Unit is in Standby Mode.......... 60
Using the Timer Functions ................................61
About the Once and Every Timers................61
Using the Sleep Timer................................... 62
Programming a Once / Every Timer.............. 63
Switching the Timer On and Off....................66
Viewing the Timer Settings ...........................66
Detailed Settings and Informations (DVD)
DVD Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus ..... 67
Video Adjust menu ........................................67
Initial Settings menu..........................................68
Using the Initial Settings menu......................68
How to Use Parental Lock.............................71
Additional information........................................73
Screen sizes and disc formats.......................73
Setting the TV system .............................73
Resetting the DVD player ........................74
Titles, chapters and tracks.............................74
DVD-Video regions........................................74
Selecting languages using the language code
list.......................................................... 74
Miscellaneous
Input Source Names and Available Buttons on
Remote Controller ................................. 76
Recording..........................................................78
Troubleshooting.................................................79
Specifications ....................................................82

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Disc Notes
Supported Discs
The DVD receiver supports the following discs.
•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
DVD receiver.
•The DVD receiver 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 characteris-
tics, 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 DVD receiver supports 8 cm and 12 cm discs.
•The DVD receiver does not support disc types not
listed. If you load any disc for playback other than
listed above, the DVD receiver may cause noise or
may not operate properly.
•Don’t use discs with an unusual shape, such as those
shown below, because you may damage the DVD
receiver.
•Don’t use discs that have residue from adhesive tape,
rental discs with peeling labels, or discs with custom-
made labels or stickers. Doing so may damage the
DVD receiver 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 DVD
receiver because of incorrect settings in the disc burning
software. Check the manuals supplied with your disc
burning software for additional compatibility informa-
tion.
CD-R/RW compatibility
•Compatible formats: CD-Audio, Video CD, ISO 9660
CD-ROM* containing MP3, WMA or JPEG files
* ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format:
Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file systems
are both compatible with this player.
•Multi-session playback: No
•Unfinalized disc playback: No
DVD-R/RW compatibility
•Compatible formats: DVD-Video, Video Recording
(VR)*
* Edit points may not play exactly as edited; screen may go
momentarily blank at edited points.
•Unfinalized playback: No
•WMA/MP3/JPEG file playback on DVD-R/RW: No
Compressed audio compatibility
•Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3),
Windows Media Audio (WMA)
•Sampling rates: 32, 44.1 or 48kHz
•Bit-rates: Any (128Kbps or higher recommended)
•VBR (variable bit rate) MP3 playback: No
•VBR WMA playback: No
•WMA lossless encoding compatible: No
•DRM (Digital Rights Management) compatible: Yes
(DRM-protected audio files will not play in this
player.)
•File extensions: .mp3, .wma (these must be used for
the player to recognize MP3 and WMA files –do not
use for other file types)
•File structure: Up to 299 folders; up to 648 folders and
files combined
Disc Logo Format or file type
DVD-Video
See page 74 for
region information.
DVD-Audio
DVD-Audio
SACD
Super Audio CD (sin-
gle layer, dual layer,
hybrid)
DVD-R
DVD-Video
DVD-RW
DVD-Video,
VR format
Video CD
Including PBC
Audio CD
PCM and DTS
CD-R
Video CD, audio CD,
MP3, WMA, JPEG
CD-RW
Video CD, audio CD,
MP3, WMA, JPEG

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Disc Notes —Continued
About WMA
WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and
refers to an audio compression technology developed by
Microsoft Corporation. WMA content can be encoded
by using Windows Media
®
Player version 7, 7.1, Win-
dows Media
®
Player for Windows
®
XP, or Windows
Media
®
Player 9 Series.
JPEG file compatibility
•Compatible formats: Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2*
still image files up to a resolution of 3072 x 2048.
* File format used by digital still cameras
•Progressive JPEG compatible: No
•File extensions: .jpg (must be used for the player to
recognize JPEG files –do not use for other file types)
•File structure: Up to 299 folders; up to 648 folders and
files combined
Copyright
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 record-
ings made from these discs will be distorted.
This product incorporates copyright protection technol-
ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec-
tual property rights. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corpora-
tion, and is intended for home and other limited con-
sumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
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.
•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 thin-
ner 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. Stack-
ing, or putting objects on unprotected discs may cause
warping, scratches, or other damage.
Underside
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Remote Controller
Notes:
•If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try
replacing the 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 damage from
leakage or corrosion.
•Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possi-
ble to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.
To use the remote controller, point it at the DVD
receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below.
Notes:
•The remote controller may not work reliably if the
DVD receiver is subjected to bright light, such as
direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights.
Keep this in mind when installing.
•If another remote controller of the same type is used
in the same room, or the DVD receiver 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 con-
troller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvert-
ently, thereby draining the batteries.
•The remote controller may not work reliably if the
DVD receiver is installed in a rack behind colored
glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing.
•The remote controller will not work if there’s an
obstacle between it and the DVD receiver’s remote
control sensor.
Installing the Batteries
1
To open the battery compartment, press
the small hollow and slide off the cover.
2
Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)
in accordance with the polarity diagram
inside the battery compartment.
3
Put the cover onto the remote controller
and slide it shut.
Using the Remote Controller
Remote control sensor
Approx. 5 m
(16 ft.)
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Part Names and Functions
The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.
A Remote control sensor (10)
Receives signals from the remote controller.
B
INPUT/CURSOR buttons (27, 28, 44, 46, 78)
Enable you to select an input source. These buttons
also move the cursor when you input characters.
C
VOLUME control (26)
Adjusts the volume level.
D
STANDBY indicator (25)
Lights up in Standby mode.
E
STANDBY/ON button (31, 60, 65)
Press this button to turn on the power to the unit or
place the unit in Standby mode.
F
PHONES jack (27)
Connect a headphone mini plug here.
G
DVD disc tray (31)
Place a DVD in the disc tray.
H
LISTENING MODE button (55)
Use this button to select the listening modes.
I
S.BASS button (56)
Use this button to adjust the low end bass range.
J
/ buttons (32)
Fast-forward or reverse the track being played.
These buttons also move the cursor when you input
characters.
K
DISPLAY button (41, 47, 50)
Each time you press this button, the information on
the display changes. This button also enables you to
select the input character type.
L TIMER button (59, 62, 63, 66)
Press this button to enable the timer function or set
current time.
M MULTI JOG dial (28, 32, 33, 44, 46)
Turn the dial to select a programmed station, play-
back track or groups. It also assists you to choose an
edit type, and to select characters when you enter
characters. Press it to confirm the current setting.
N
YES/MODE button (42, 45, 50)
Press this button to confirm the displayed settings
for playback and other editing operations.
O
EDIT/NO/CLEAR button (28, 44-45, 48-50)
Enables you to adjust settings for playback and
select editing operations. It also cancels the dis-
played setting.
P
DVD button (32)
Starts DVD playback. When you press this button
during playback, the unit enters Pause mode.
Q
DVD button (32)
Stops DVD playback.
R
DVD button (31)
Ejects a loaded DVD.
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Part Names and Functions —Continued
A
S.BASS indicator
This indicator lights up when the super bass is
selected.
B
MUTING indicator
This indicator flashes while the DVD receiver is
muted.
C
Tuning indicators
AUTO: This indicator lights up when the Auto Tun-
ing mode is selected, and disappears when the Man-
ual Tuning mode is selected.
: This indicator lights up when the DVD
receiver is tuned into a radio station.
FM ST: This indicator lights up when the DVD
receiver is tuned to a stereo FM station.
RDS: This indicator lights up when the DVD
receiver is tuned to a radio station that supports
RDS (Radio Data System).
D
Listening mode & format indicators
These indicators show the currently selected listen-
ing mode and the format of the playing disc.
E
Playback mode indicators
MEM: Lights up when memory playback is
selected.
RDM: Lights up when random playback is selected.
NORMAL: Lights up when normal playback is
selected.
REPEAT: Lights up when repeat playback is
selected for all the tracks.
REPEAT 1: Lights up when repeat playback is
selected for a track.
F
Disc type indicators
These indicators show the type of disc loaded.
G
DVD operation indicators
These indicators show the status of DVD playback.
H
Camera angle indicator
This indicator appears if the DVD-Video disc being
played features multiple camera angles.
I
SLEEP indicator
This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has
been set.
J
TIMER indicators
These indicators show the status of the timers.
: Lights up when timed recording has been set.
Numbers 1-4: Lights up when a timer has been set.
K
GROUP indicators
This indicator lights up when the Group number is
displayed.
L
TITLE indicator
During playback, the number of the current title is
displayed.
M
Message area
Various information is displayed here, including
preset number, tuning frequency, time, volume
level, sleep time, mode settings, and so on.
N
CHP indicator
This indicator appears while the number of the cur-
rent chapter is being displayed.
O
TRACK indicators
This indicator lights up when the track number is
displayed.
P
DVD information indicators
The item lights up, which corresponds to the infor-
mation in the message area.
Display
SLEEP
MUTING
DIGITAL
PL
AUTO
MEM RDM TRACK NAMENORMAL REPEAT 1
GROUP TITLE CHP TRACK DISC TOTAL REMAIN
FM ST RDS
T - D DSP STEREO VCD SACD
DTS AAC PCM DVD - AUDIO D V D
S.BASS
TIMER
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Part Names and Functions —Continued
The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.
A
TAPE/HDD IN/OUT (21)
This analog audio input and output are for connect-
ing a recorder with an analog audio input and output
(cassette, Mini Disc, etc.). If you want to connect
Onkyo RI Dock, connect the RI Dock output with
the TAPE/HDD IN terminal.
B
LINE/TV IN (22)
These terminals are for connecting audio output of
external devices such as TV, DVD or turntable with
a built-in phono equalizer.
C
FM ANTENNA (16, 17)
This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.
D
AM ANTENNA (16,17)
These push terminals are for connecting an AM
antenna.
E
FRONT SPEAKERS (18)
These terminals are for connecting speakers.
F AV CONNECTOR (20)
This SCART output can be connected to a TV or
projector with a SCART input. This SCART con-
nector outputs composite video, S Video, and RGB
video.
G
VIDEO OUT VIDEO (20)
This RCA connector can be used to connect a TV or
projector with a composite video input.
H
VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT (20)
This connector can be used to connect a TV or pro-
jector with an S Video input.
I
PRE OUT (22, 23)
These terminals are for connecting a power ampli-
fier.
J
SUBWOOFER CONTROL
This terminal is provided for future use with Onkyo
subwoofer equipped with SUBWOOFER CON-
TROL terminals.
No product is available as of July 2006.
K
REMOTE CONTROL (21)
This (Remote Interactive) jack can be con-
nected to an jack on another Onkyo AV compo-
nent. The DVD receiver’s remote controller can
then be used to control that component. To use ,
you must make an analog audio connection (RCA)
between the DVD receiver and the other AV compo-
nent.
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Part Names and Functions —Continued
This section describes the role of the individual buttons
you use to control the amplifier and the tuner.
The page numbers in parentheses show where you can
find the main explanation for each item.
A
INPUT buttons (27, 42, 44, 46, 78)
Each time you press these buttons, the input source
switches.
B
PRESET / buttons (46)
These buttons select programmed stations.
C
TUNING / buttons (42)
These buttons tune in a broadcast station or move
the cursor when you input characters.
D
MODE button (42)
This button is used to select the Auto or Manual tun-
ing mode.
E
Number buttons (46, 51)
Used to name a preset station.
F
LATE NIGHT button (56)
Switches the dynamic range for playback at mini-
mum volume.
G
CH SEL button (56)
Selects the speakers.
H
TEST TONE button (53)
Outputs the test tone.
I
DIMMER button (27)
Adjusts the display brightness.
J
TIMER button (59, 63, 66)
Press this button to enable the timer function or set
current time.
K
RCV SETUP button (52, 57)
Press this button to configure settings for the DVD
receiver.
L / / / /ENTER buttons (52, 53)
These buttons are used to select and adjust settings.
M
CLOCK button (60)
Press this button to display the current time.
N SLEEP button (62)
Used to program the Sleep timer, which turns off
the power to the unit at a specified time.
O STANDBY/ON button (26, 65)
Switches between power standby and on.
P
NAME button (51)
Used to input characters when you give a name to
each FM/AM preset channel.
Q
DISPLAY button (47, 51, 53, 60)
Each time you press this button, the information on
the display changes. It also selects the character
input type.
R ENTER button (51)
Press this button to confirm the current setting.
S
CLEAR button (50)
Cancels the settings, and erases a character.
T
STEREO/T-D button (55)
Switches over between Stereo Sound and Theater
Dimensional Surround.
U
ALL CH STEREO button (55)
This button is used to select the All Ch Stereo listen-
ing mode. It is operable when center/surround
speakers are connected.
V
LISTENING MODE button (55)
Selects the listening mode.
W
S.BASS button (56)
Adjusts the low end bass range.
X
VOLUME +/–buttons (26)
Adjust the volume level.
Y
MUTING button (27)
Lowers the volume level temporarily.
Z
RETURN button (52, 53)
This button is used to return to the previously
selected menu.
Remote Controller
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Part Names and Functions —Continued
This section describes the role of the individual buttons
you use to control DVD and CD.
The page numbers in parentheses show where you can
find the main explanation for each item.
A
MODE button (38, 39, 40)
Switches the play mode while DVD is loaded.
B
MEMORY button (38)
This button is used with the memory playback func-
tion, which allows you to create a custom playlist of
titles, chapters, or tracks.
C
RANDOM button (39)
This button is used with the random playback func-
tion.
D
REPEAT button (40)
Repeats playback or RI Dock playback.
E
Pause button (32, 34, 41)
This button is used to pause playback.
F
Previous/Next / buttons (32, 33, 41)
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.
G
/ buttons (32, 33, 34)
Fast-forward or reverse being played.
H
AUDIO button (35)
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, right-
channel, or stereo.
I
ANGLE button (35)
This button is used to select camera angles on
DVD-Video discs.
J
SUBTITLE button (35)
This button is used to select subtitles on
DVD-Video discs.
K
TOP MENU button (32)
This button is used to display the top menu on a
DVD-Video disc.
L
ENTER button (29, 32, 68, 71, 72)
This button is used to start playback of the selected
title, chapter, or track, and to confirm settings.
M
RETURN button (29, 32, 33)
This button is used to return to the main menu with-
out saving your changes.
N
Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] buttons (29, 32, 41,
68, 74)
These buttons are used to select items on the
onscreen setup menus.
O
DISPLAY button (41)
Each time you press this button, the information on
the display changes.
P
Number buttons and CLEAR button (32, 38,
71, 72)
You can select a track or sort tracks for Memory
playback by using the number buttons.You can can-
cel the setting by pressing the CLEAR.
Q
Stop button (32)
This button is used to stop playback.
R
Play button (31-34)
This button is used to start playback.
S
ZOOM button (35, 41)
This button is used with the Zoom function.
T
MENU button (32, 41)
This button is used to display the menu on a
DVD-Video disc or to open the Disc Navigator
when using a Video CD, audio CD, WMA/MP3/
JPEG disc, or VR format DVD-RW disc.
U
DVD SETUP button (29, 36, 37, 67, 68)
This button is used to access the DVD player’s
onscreen setup menus.
Remote Controller
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Connecting Antenna
This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor
FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect
commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.
The DVD receiver won’t pick up any radio signals with-
out any antenna connected, so you must connect the
antenna to use the tuner.
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out-
door FM antenna instead (see page 17).
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna
The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use
only.
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commer-
cially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 17).
1
Attach the FM antenna, as shown.
Once your DVD receiver is ready for use, you’ll
need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust
the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best
possible reception.
2
Use thumbtacks or something similar to
fix the FM antenna into position.
Caution: Be careful that you don’t injure yourself
when using thumbtacks.
FM antenna
connector
AM antenna push terminals
Insert the plug fully
into the jack.
Thumbtacks, etc.
1
Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting
the tabs into the base, as shown.
2
Connect both wires of the AM loop
antenna to the AM push terminals, as
shown.
(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so
they can be connected either way around.)
Make sure that the wires are attached securely and
that the push terminals are gripping the bare
wires, not the insulation.
Once your DVD receiver is ready for use, you’ll
need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust
the position of theAM antenna to achieve the best
possible reception.
Keep the antenna as far away as possible from
your DVD receiver, TV, speaker cables, and
power cords.
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Connecting Antenna —Continued
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out-
door FM antenna instead.
Notes:
•Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable
results can sometimes be obtained when installed in
an attic or loft.
•For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well
away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line
of sight to your local FM transmitter.
•Outdoor antenna should be located away from possi-
ble noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.
•For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated
well away from power lines and other high-voltage
equipment.
•Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance
with local regulations to prevent electrical shock haz-
ards.
■ Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter
It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV
reception, as this can cause interference problems. If cir-
cumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as
shown.
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna
If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied
AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used
in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.
Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed outside
horizontally, but good results can sometimes be obtained
indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note
that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.
Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with
local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.
To DVD receiver To TV (or VCR)
TV/FM antenna splitter
Outdoor antenna
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Connecting Speakers
•Connect the right speaker to the DVD receiver’s right
(R) SPEAKERS terminals. Connect the left speaker to
the DVD receiver’s left (L) SPEAKERS terminal.
•Connect the positive (+) terminal on each speaker to
the corresponding positive (+) terminal on the DVD
receiver. Connect the negative (–) terminal on each
speaker to the corresponding negative (–) terminal on
the DVD receiver. Use the red wires to connect the
positive (+) terminal.
The following illustration shows which speaker should
be connected to each pair of terminals.
Read the following before connecting your speakers:
•You can connect speakers with an impedance of
4 ohms or higher . If you use speakers with a lower
impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume lev-
els for a long period of time, the built-in protection
circuit may be activated.
•Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before
making any connections.
•Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.
•Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other
words, connect positive (+) terminals to only positive
(+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals to only nega-
tive (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way
around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound
unnatural.
•Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may
affect the sound quality and should be avoided.
•Be careful not to short the
positive and negative wires.
Doing so may damage theAV
receiver.
•Don’t connect more than one
cable to each speaker termi-
nal. Doing so may damage
the AV receiver.
•Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.
Connecting Speakers
1
Strip 3/8" (10 mm) of insu-
lation from the ends of the
speaker cables, and twist the
bare wires tightly, as shown.
2
While pressing the lever, insert
the wire into the hole, and then
release the lever.
Make sure that the terminals are
gripping the bare wires, not the
insulation.
3/8" (10 mm)
Front right
speaker
Front left
speaker
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AV Cables and Connectors
•Read the manuals supplied with your AV components.
•Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed
all audio and video connections.
•Do not place objects on the unit as they may inter-
fere with proper ventilation.
RCA AV Connection Color Coding
RCA AV connections are usually color coded: red,
white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-chan-
nel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use
white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and out-
puts (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to
connect composite video inputs and outputs.
•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.
Before Making Any Connections
Right (red)
Left (white)
(Yellow)
Analog audio
Composite video (Supplied)
Right (red)
Left (white)
(Yellow)
Right!
Wrong!
AV Cables & Connectors
Video
S Video
S Video provides better picture quality than com-
posite video.
Composite
video
Composite video can be found on virtually all TVs,
VCRs, and video equipment.
Scart
SCART connections carry video (composite, S
Video, RGB) all in one cable.
Audio
Analog
RCA analog audio connectors can be found on vir-
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Connecting Your TV
Connect the DVD receiver to the TV directly. If you con-
nect the DVD receiver to aVCR, TV/VCR combination,
or video selector, the playback picture may be distorted
as DVD videos are copy protected.
Using Video
Use the supplied video cable (RCA) and connect the
VIDEO OUT to the VIDEO input on your TV.
Using S Video
If your TV (or other equipment) has an S Video input,
you can use this instead of the standard (composite) out-
put for a better quality picture.
•Use an S Video cable (not supplied) to connect the S
VIDEO OUTPUT to an S Video input on your TV (or
monitor or AV receiver).
Line up the small triangle above the jack with the same
mark on the plug before plugging in.
Using SCART
If your TV has a SCART-type AV input, you can use a
SCART cable to connect the DVD receiver to your TV.
•Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect the
AVCONNECTOR to an AV input on your TV.
This connector can output composite video, S-Video, or
RGB video. The default setting is composite, which
should work with all TVs. Consult the manual that came
with your TV to see if you can use one of the higher
quality settings. See page 68 for how to change the video
output.
TV
Video cable
(Supplied)
TV
S-Video cable
(Not supplied)
TVSCART