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Contents
Important Safety Instructions ............2
DVD Player
Introduction .........................................6
Connecting the DV-L55.....................16
Getting Started ..................................23
Playing discs .....................................28
DV-L55
Instruction Manual
Audio Settings and Video Adjust
menus..............................................38
Initial Settings menu.........................40
Additional information......................45
Glossary.............................................49
Troubleshooting....................................... 50
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DV-L55
DVD Player. Read this manual carefully before
using your new DVD Player. A good understand-
ing of its features and operation will allow you to
achieve optimum performance and enjoyment.
Keep this manual for future reference.
Specifications....................................53
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Precautions
1. Region Numbers
For British models
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
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
1
on its rear panel (e.g.,
).
with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
2. About this Manual
This manual explains how to use all of this unit’s func-
tions. 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 fea-
tures.
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.
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.
3. Recording Copyright
Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted
material is illegal without the permission of the copy-
right holder.
IMPORTANT
A 3, 5 or 13 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the
fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replace-
ment fuse has a rating of 3, 5 or 13 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.
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
100–240 V, 50/60 Hz).
If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY does
not fully shutdown the DV-L55. If you do not intend to
use the DV-L55 for an extended period, remove the
power cord from the AC outlet.
For European Models
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.
Declaration of Conformity
We,
ONKYO EUROPE
ELECTRONICS GmbH
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,
82194 GROEBENZELL,
GERMANY
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.
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
• 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.
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Precautions—Continued
• Install this unit horizontally. Never use it on its side or
on a sloping surface, because it may cause a malfunc-
tion.
— 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 dam-
age 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. To reduce the risk of
condensation, keep this unit connected to a wall out-
let.
• 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 damp-
ened 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.
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.
8. Handling Notes
• If you need to transport this unit, use the original pack-
aging 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 pro-
longed use. This is normal.
• When you’ve finished using this unit, remove all discs
and turn off the power.
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 PERFOR-
MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARD-
OUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
• 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
The label on the right is
applied on the rear panel.
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 recom-
mend 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.
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.
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.
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Table of Contents
Basic Operation
Advanced Operation
Playback Techniques
Overview
Important Safety Instructions ..............................2
Precautions.........................................................3
Introduction .........................................................6
Supplied Accessories......................................6
DV-L55 Features.............................................7
Disc Notes.......................................................7
Before Using the DV-L55..................................10
Installing the Batteries...................................10
Using the Remote Controller.........................10
Front & Rear Panels .........................................11
Front Panel....................................................11
Display ..........................................................12
Rear Panel ....................................................13
Remote Controller.........................................14
Playing discs .................................................... 28
Scanning discs ............................................. 28
Playing in slow motion.................................. 28
Frame advance/frame reverse ..................... 29
Viewing a JPEG slideshow........................... 29
Browsing video content with the
Disc Navigator............................................ 30
Browsing WMA, MP3 and JPEG files
with the Disc Navigator .............................. 31
Looping a section of a disc........................... 32
Using repeat play.......................................... 32
Using random play........................................ 33
Creating a program list ................................. 34
Other functions available from the
program menu............................................ 35
Searching a disc........................................... 35
Switching subtitles........................................ 36
Switching audio language/channel............... 36
Zooming the screen...................................... 37
Switching camera angles.............................. 37
Displaying disc information........................... 37
Connections
Connecting the DV-L55.....................................16
Before Making Any Connections...................16
AV Cables & Connectors ..............................16
Basic Setup...................................................17
Connecting Your TV......................................19
Connecting to an AV Receiver......................20
Detailed Settings
Connecting
-compatible Components.....21
Connecting the Power/Turning on
the DV-L55....................................................22
Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus .......... 38
Audio Settings menu .................................... 38
Audio DRC.................................................... 38
Video Adjust menu ....................................... 39
Initial Settings menu......................................... 40
Using the Initial Settings menu..................... 40
Digital Audio Out settings ............................. 41
Video Output settings ................................... 41
Language settings ........................................ 42
Display settings ............................................ 42
Parental Lock................................................ 43
Registering a new password ........................ 43
Changing your password.............................. 43
Setting/changing the Parental Lock.............. 43
Setting/changing the Country code .............. 44
Country code list........................................... 44
Getting Started and Setting up
Getting Started..................................................23
Using the on-screen displays........................23
Setting up the player for your TV ..................23
Setting the language of this player’s
on-screen displays......................................24
Basic Playback
Playing discs .................................................24
Basic playback controls.................................25
Resume and Last Memory............................26
DVD-Video disc menus.................................26
Video CD PBC menus...................................27
Miscellaneous information
Additional information....................................... 45
Screen sizes and disc formats...................... 45
Resetting the player...................................... 45
Setting the TV system .................................. 46
Titles, chapters and tracks............................ 46
DVD-Video regions....................................... 46
Selecting languages using the language
code list...................................................... 47
Language code list ....................................... 48
Glossary ........................................................... 49
Troubleshooting................................................ 50
Specifications ................................................... 53
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Introduction
Supplied Accessories
Make sure you have the following accessories:
RC-574DV
SCART cable (1.5 m) (European model only)
Remote controller & 2 batteries (AA)
Power cord (2 m)
(Plug type varies from country to country.)
AV cable (RCA/phono) (1.5 m)
S-Video cable (1.5 m)
(not supplied with European model)
Coaxial cable (1 m)
Power-plug adapter
Only supplied in certain countries.
cable (0.8 m)
Cable used for system connections to an Onkyo compo-
nent with an
(The components will not function as a system with
only connections. Be sure to connect the audio con-
nection cables correctly as well.)
jack.
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Introduction—Continued
DV-L55 Features
Disc Notes
Highlights
Supported Discs
*1
*2
• Dolby Digital and DTS
• DVD-Video / Video CD / Audio CD playback
The DV-L55 supports the following discs.
Disc
Logo
Format or file type
*3
• CD-R, CD-RW (Video CD, audio CD, MP3/WMA /
JPEG)
• DVD-R (DVD-Video)
See page 46 for
region information.
DVD-Video
• DVD-RW (DVD-Video, VR format)
DVD-Video
DVD-R
Video
DVD-Video,
VR format
• 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
DVD-RW
Video CD
Audio CD
Including PBC
PCM and DTS
• Fast forward and reverse
• Repeat playback
• Random playback
Video CD, audio CD,
MP3, WMA, JPEG
• Supports 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio TVs
• Multiple camera angle support
• Parental Lock function
CD-R
• Screen Saver function
Video CD, audio CD,
MP3, WMA, JPEG
Audio
CD-RW
• 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converter
• Optical / Coaxial digital output
JPEG CD
JPEG
Others
• 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-L55.
• Dynamic Range Control setting
• Adjustable display brightness
• Full-function remote controller
• The DV-L55 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 letter displayed at the end of the product name found in
catalogs and on package represents the color of the DV-L55
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.
• The DV-L55 supports 8 cm and 12 cm discs.
• The DV-L55 does not support disc types not listed.
*2. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital The-
ater Systems, Inc.
*3. Windows Media, and the Win-
dows logo are trademarks, or reg-
istered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
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Introduction—Continued
• Don’t use discs with an unusual shape, such as those
shown below, because you may damage the DV-L55.
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.
• 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
DV-L55 and you may not be able to remove the disc
properly.
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
Discs Made on Personal Computers
• 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
Discs made on personal computers, including those of a
compatible format, may not work properly in the
DV-L55 because of incorrect settings in the disc burning
software. Check the manuals supplied with your disc
burning software for additional compatibility informa-
tion.
PC-created disc compatibility
Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be
playable in this unit due to the setting of the application
software used to create the disc. In these particular
instances, check with the software publisher for more
detailed information.
CD-R/RW compatibility
• Compatible formats: CD-Audio, Video CD, ISO 9660
CD-ROM* containing MP3, WMA or JPEG files
Discs recorded in packet write mode (UDF format) are
not compatible with this player.
Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software disc
boxes for additional compatibility information.
* 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
Copyright
DVD-R/RW compatibility
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast
on cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material
without permission.
• 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
Commercial DVD-Video discs are copy-protected, and
any recordings 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, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
• 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—see also DRM in the “Glossary” on page 49)
• 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
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Introduction—Continued
Handling Discs
• Never touch the underside of a disc.Always hold discs
by the edge, as shown.
Underside
• 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.
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Before Using the DV-L55
Installing the Batteries
Using the Remote Controller
To use the remote controller, point it at the DV-L55’s
remote control sensor, as shown below.
Open the battery compartment, as shown.
1
Remote control sensor
DV-L55
STA
NDBY
/
ON
STAN
DBY
DISP
LAY
Insert the two supplied batteries (AA) in
accordance with the polarity diagram
inside the battery compartment.
2
30˚
30˚
Notes:
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the
DV-L55 is subjected to bright light, such as direct sun-
light or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in
mind when installing the DV-L55.
Close the battery compartment.
3
• If another remote controller of the same type is used in
the same room, or the DV-L55 is installed close to
equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote control-
ler 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.
Notes:
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the
DV-L55 is installed in a rack behind colored glass
doors. Keep this in mind when installing the DV-L55.
• The remote controller will not work if there’s an obsta-
cle between it and the DV-L55’s remote control sen-
sor.
• 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.
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Front & Rear Panels
For detailed information, refer to the pages in brackets.
Front Panel
5 6 7
1 2
3
4
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
DISPLAY
8 9
J
A STANDBY/ON button [22, 24]
This button is used to set the DV-L55 to On or
Standby.
F
G
(stop) button [25]
This button is used to stop playback.
(play) button [24, 25]
B STANDBY indicator [22]
This indicator lights up when the DV-L55 is in
Standby.
This button is used to start playback.
H Remote control sensor [10]
This sensor receives control signals from the remote
controller.
C DISPLAY button [37]
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.
I Previous/Next
/
buttons [25]
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.
D Disc tray [24]
Discs are loaded here.
E
(open/close) button [24]
This button is used to open and close the disc tray.
J
(pause) button [25]
This button is used to pause playback.
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued
Display
12 3
4 5 6 7 8
D
TITLE
CHPTRACK
REMAIN
DVD V CD
PRGSV
9 0AB
C
7REMAIN indicator
1
D indicator
This indicator appears while the remaining time is
being displayed.
This indicator appears when playing Dolby Digital
material.
2Disc type indicators
8Repeat
indicator
These indicators show the type of disc loaded.
This indicator appears when A–B playback or
repeat playback is used.
3TITLE indicator
9PRGSV (Progressive) indicator
This indicator appears when the Progressive Scan-
ning function is on.
While stopped, the total number of titles on the cur-
rent DVD-Video disc is displayed here. During
playback, the number of the current title is dis-
played.
0Play
indicator
4CHP indicator
This indicator is shown during playback.
This indicator appears while the number of the cur-
rent chapter is being displayed.
APause
indicator
This indicator appears when playback is paused.
5TRACK indicator
BDTS 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.
This indicator appears when playing DTS material.
CMessage & 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.
6Camera angle
indicator
This indicator appears if the DVD-Video disc being
played features multiple camera angles.
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued
Rear Panel
1
23456
7
8
9
AUDIO OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COMPONENT
PB
L
Y
REMOTE
CONTROL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
AC INLET
AUDIO
OUTPUT
AV CONNECTOR
ANALOG
R
S
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO OUTPUT
PR
A OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT [20]
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).
G
jack [21]
These (Remote Interactive) connectors can be
connected to the connectors on your other
Onkyo AV components for interactive control.
Connecting an cable only does not make the
system operational.You must also connect the audio
cables as well.
B COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT [20]
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).
H AV CONNECTOR (European model only) [19]
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 2-
channel stereo audio, composite video, S-Video,
and RGB video.
C S VIDEO OUTPUT [19]
This connector can be used to connect a TV or pro-
jector with an S-Video input.
I AC INLET [22]
D VIDEO OUTPUT [17]
The supplied power cord is connected here. The
other of the power cord should be connected to a
suitable wall outlet.
This RCA/phono connector can be used to connect
a TV or projector with a composite video input.
E COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT [19]
These sockets output component video and can be
connected to an component video input on a TV or
projector.
F ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT [17]
These RCA/phono connectors can be connected to
analog audio inputs on your TV, hi-fi amp, or AV
receiver.
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued
Remote Controller
1
2
L
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
MODE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
M
N
O
P
DISPLAY
DIMMER
3
9
CLEAR
TOP MENU
MENU
4
5
Q
R
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
6
7
S
T
U
V
W
X
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
8
9
J
K
-
RC 574DV
A STANDBY button [22]
G AUDIO button [36]
This button is used to set the DV-L55 to Standby.
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.
B ON button [22]
This button is used to turn on the DV-L55.
Don’t turn on the DV-L55 until you’ve completed,
and double checked all connections (pages 16–21).
H ANGLE button [37]
C Number buttons [25–27, 35, 43]
These buttons are used to enter title, chapter, and
track numbers and to enter times for locating spe-
cific points in time.
This button is used to select camera angles on
DVD-Video discs.
I Stop button [25]
This button is used to stop playback.
D TOP MENU button [26]
This button is used to display the top menu on a
DVD-Video disc.
J Fast Reverse
/ (
) button [25, 28,
29]
This button is used for fast reverse, reverse slow
motion, and reverse frame-by-frame playback.
E Cursor
/
/
/
buttons [23]
These buttons are used to navigate onscreen menus.
F RETURN button [23, 26]
This button is used to return to the main menu with-
out saving your changes.
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued
K Fast Forward
/ (
) button [25, 28,
29]
This button is used for fast forward, slow motion,
and frame-by-frame playback.
L OPEN/CLOSE
button [24]
This button is used to open and close the disc tray.
M PLAY MODE button [32–35]
This button is used to open and close the Play Mode
menu.
N DISPLAY button [37]
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.
O DIMMER button
This button is used to adjust the display brightness.
normal
dim
dimmer
dimmer+front panel
indicators off
P CLEAR [34]
This button is used to cancel various functions.
Q MENU button [26]
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.
R ENTER button [23]
This button is used to start playback of the selected
title, chapter, or track, and to confirm settings.
S SETUP button [24, 38–40]
This button is used to open and close the onscreen
setup menus.
T ZOOM button [37]
This button is used with the Zoom function.
U SUBTITLE button [36]
This button is used to select subtitles on
DVD-Video discs.
V Pause
This button is used to pause playback.
W Previous/Next buttons [25]
button [25, 28, 29]
/
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.
X Play
button [25]
This button is used to start playback.
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Connecting the DV-L55
RCA/phono AV Connection Color Coding
Before Making Any Connections
RCA/phono AV connections are usually color coded:
red, white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-
channel 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.
• 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-L55’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.
Analog audio
Left (white)
Right (red)
Left (white)
Right (red)
Composite video
(Yellow)
(Yellow)
Right!
• 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.
Wrong!
AV Cables & Connectors
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.
Y
PB
Y
P
P
Y
Component
video
/
/
B
R
C
B
P
P
B
R
CB
/ CR
/ CR
PR
S-Video provides better picture quality than com-
posite video.
S VIDEO
VIDEO
S-Video
Composite video can be found on virtually all TVs,
VCRs, and video equipment.
Composite
video
SCART connections carry audio and video (com-
posite, S-Video, RGB) all in one cable.
Scart
(European
model only)
AV CONNECTOR
Audio
Optical digital audio connections provide better
audio quality than analog connections.
OPTICAL
Optical digital
Coaxial digital
Coaxial digital audio connections provide better
audio quality than analog connections.
COAXIAL
L
RCA/phono analog audio connectors can be found
on virtually all AV components.
AUDIO
OUTPUT
ANALOG
Analog
R
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Connecting the DV-L55—Continued
Basic Setup
The setup described here is a basic setup that allows you to play discs using just the cables supplied with the player. In
this setup, stereo audio is played through the speakers in your TV.
VIDEO IN
TV
L
R
ANALOG
INPUT
AUDIO OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COMPONENT
PB
L
Y
REMOTE
CONTROL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
AC INLET
AUDIO
OUTPUT
AV CONNECTOR
ANALOG
R
S
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO OUTPUT
PR
To power outlet
• This player is equipped with copy protection technol-
ogy. Do not connect this player to your TV via a VCR
using AV cables, as the picture from this player will
not appear properly on your TV. (This player may also
not be compatible with some combination TV/VCRs
for the same reason; refer to the manufacturer for more
information.)
• When connecting to your TV as shown above, do not
set the “Component Out” setting (page 41) to “Pro-
gressive.”
Notes:
• Before unplugging the player from the power outlet,
make sure you first switch it into standby using either
the front panel STANDBY/ON button, or the remote
controller, and wait of the “GOOD BYE” message to
disappear from the player’s display.
• For the above reasons, do not plug this player into a
switched power supply found on some amplifiers and
AV receivers.
Important:
1. Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT and AUDIO OUT-
PUT ANALOG L/R jacks to a set of A/V inputs
on your TV.
• When Component Out (page 41) is set to Progressive,
there is no video output from the VIDEO OUTPUT
(composite) and S VIDEO OUTPUT jacks.
• If you want to display video on more than one monitor
simultaneously, make sure the player is set to Inter-
lace.
• If you connect a TV that is not compatible with a pro-
gressive scan signal and switch the player to progres-
sive, you will not be able to see any picture at all. In
this case, switch everything off and reconnect using
the supplied video cable, then switch back to Interlace
(see page 18).
Use the supplied AV cable (RCA/phono), connecting
the red and white plugs to the audio outputs and the
yellow plug to the video output. Make sure you
match up the left and right audio outputs with their
corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound.
See the following page if you want to use a compo-
nent or S-Video cable for the video connection.
2. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC
INLET, then plug into a power outlet.
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Connecting the DV-L55—Continued
Switching the video output to interlace
from progressive
Switch the player to standby then, using the front panel
controls, press STANDBY/ON while pressing
switch the player back to Interlace.
to
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
Compatibility of this player with
progressive-scan and high-definition TVs
This player is compatible with progressive video Macro
Vision System Copy Guard.
Consumers should note that not all high-definition tele-
vision sets are fully compatible with this product and
may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case
of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is recom-
mended that the user switch the connection to the “stan-
dard definition” output (Interlace). If there are questions
regarding our TV set compatibility with this model,
please contact our customer service center.
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Connecting the DV-L55—Continued
Note:
ConnectingYour TV
• To set up the player for use with a progressive scan TV,
see “Video Output settings – Component Out” on
page 41.
• Connect the DVD Player to the TV directly. If you
connect the DVD Player to aVCR, TV/VCR combina-
tion, or video selector, the playback picture may be
distorted as DVD videos are copy protected.
Using SCART (European model only)
Using S-Video
If your TV has a SCART-type AV input, you can use a
SCART cable to connect this player to your TV. This
type of connection carries both the sound and the picture,
so there’s no need to connect up the AUDIO OUTPUT
L/R and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks.
• Use the SCART cable (supplied with European
model) to connect the AV CONNECTOR to an AV
input on your TV.
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 the S-Video cable (not supplied with European
model) 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.
COMPONENT
L
Y
PB
REMOTE
CONTROL
AC INLET
AUDIO OUTPUT
AUDIO
DIGITAL
COMPONENT
PB
OUTPUT
AV CONNECTOR
L
Y
ANALOG
REMOTE
CONTROL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
AUDIO
R
VIDEO
DEO OUTPUT
PR
OUTPUT
AV CONNECTOR
ANALOG
R
S
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO OUTPUT
PR
S VIDEO
AV CONNECTOR
TV
S VIDEO IN
Using Component Video
You can use the component video output instead of the
standard video out jack to connect this player to your TV
(or other equipment).
This should give you the best quality picture from the
three types of video output available.
TV
SCART
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 qual-
ity settings. See page 41 for how to change the video out-
put.
• Use a component video cable (not supplied) to con-
nect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to a
component video input on your TV, monitor or AV
receiver.
COMPONENT
PB
L
Y
COMPONE
PB
REMOTE
CONTROL
Y
AUDIO
OUTPUT
AV CONNECTOR
ANALOG
R
O
VIDEO
VIDEO OUTPUT
PR
PR
VIDEO
VIDEO OUTPUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
TV
Y
PB
PR
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Connecting the DV-L55—Continued
This enables you to listen to surround sound.
Connecting to an AV Receiver
For an optical connection, use an optical cable (not sup-
plied) to connect the “OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO
OUTPUT” jack to an optical input on your AV receiver.
For a coaxial connection, use a coaxial cable (supplied)
to connect the “COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT-
PUT” jack to a coaxial input on your AV receiver.
Although you can reproduce the DVD Player’s sound
from the TV speakers with the connections on page 17,
connecting with an amplifier provides you high quality
dynamic sounds.
To reproduce Dolby Digital surround and DTS surround
sound, you need to connect to an amplifier with a Dolby
Digital and DTS decoder respectively.
2. Connect the ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT L/R
and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on this player to a set
of analog audio and video inputs on your AV
receiver.
Before connecting
• When you connect the DVD Player to the amplifier, be
sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from
the mains before making any connections. Otherwise,
the speakers may be damaged.
AV receiver
• Connect the plugs securely.
To enjoy surround sound you need to connect this player
to an AV receiver using a digital output. This player has
both coaxial and optical digital jacks; use whichever is
convenient.
In addition to a digital connection, we recommend also
connecting using the stereo analog connection.
To record the audio from a CD-R disc etc. to a cassette
or CDR recorder that’s connected to theAV receiver, and
when your AV receiver has Zone2, you must connect the
DV-L55’s analog audio outputs to the AV receiver.
You’ll probably also want to connect a video output to
your AV receiver. You can use any of the video outputs
available on this player (the illustration shows a standard
(composite) connection).
1. Connect one of DIGITALAUDIO OUTPUT jacks
on this player to a digital input on your AV
receiver.
AUDIO OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COMPONENT
PB
L
Y
REMOTE
CONTROL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
AV CONNECTOR
ANALOG
R
S
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO OUTPUT
PR
AUDIO OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COMPONENT
PB
L
Y
REMOTE
CONTROL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
AV CONNECTOR
ANALOG
R
O
VIDEO
IDEO OUTPUT
PR
The diagram shows standard video connections, but you
can alternatively use the S-Video or component video
connections if they’re available.
AUDIO OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
3. Connect the AV receiver’s video output to a video
input on your TV.
S
VEO
Tip:
• You usually have to connect the same kind of video
cable between your DVD player and AV receiver, and
between your AV receiver and TV.
Connect
one or the
other
Use either
socket
AV receiver
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Connecting the DV-L55—Continued
Connecting
-compatible
Components
AUDIO OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COMPONENT
PB
L
Y
REMOTE
CONTROL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
AV CONNECTOR
ANALOG
R
S
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO OUTPUT
PR
L
REMOTE
CONTROL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
ANALOG
R
AV receiver
• The remote controller supplied with Onkyo AV
receiver or amplifiers can be used to control the
DV-L55.
• The function of the upper and lower
the same. Connect to either one.
connectors are
• Connecting an
cable only does not make the sys-
tem operational. You must also connect the audio
cables as well.
• For remote control operation, you must make an ana-
log RCA/phono connection between your DV-L55
and the other AV component, even if they are con-
nected digitally.
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Connecting the Power/Turning on the DV-L55
Before connecting
• Make sure that all the connections on pages 16 – 21
are complete (the connection to a TV is required).
Plug the supplied power cord into
the AC INLET and then into the
power outlet on the wall.
1
• Do not use a power cord other than the
one supplied with the DV-L55. The
power cord supplied is designed for
use with the DV-L55 and should not be
used with any other device.
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
• Never have the power cord discon-
nected from the DV-L55 while the
other end is plugged into the wall out-
let. Doing so may cause an electric
shock. Always connect by plugging
into the wall outlet last and disconnect
by unplugging from the wall outlet
first.
DISPLAY
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/
CLOSE
ON
PLAY
MODE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
DISPLAY
DIMMER
9
CLEAR
TOP MENU
MENU
To a wall
outlet
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
Press STANDBY/ON on the DV-L55
or ON on the remote controller.
The DVD Player turns on and the
STANDBY indicator turns off.
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
2
STANDBY/ON
• To put the DV-L55 in the standby
mode, press STANDBY/ON on the
DV-L55, or STANDBY on the remote
controller. Be sure to set the volume to
minimum before putting the DV-L55
in the standby mode for the next use to
avoid sudden loud sound reproduction.
• Setting the STANDBY/ON button to
standby does not shut off the power
completely.
Remote
controller
RC-574DV
ON
Screen saver and Auto power off
This player features a screen saver and an auto power
off function. If the player is stopped and no button is
pressed for five minutes, the screen saver starts. If the
disc tray is closed but no disc is playing and no control
is pressed for 30 minutes, the player automatically
goes into standby.
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Getting Started
Using the on-screen displays
Setting up the player for your TV
For ease of use, this player makes extensive use of graph-
ical on-screen displays (OSDs).
All the screens are navigated in basically the same way,
If you have a widescreen (16:9) TV, you should setup the
player so that the picture will be presented correctly. If
you have a conventional (4:3) TV, you can leave the
player on the default setting and move on to the next sec-
tion.
using the cursor buttons (
/
/
/
) to change the
highlighted item and pressing ENTER to select it.
ON
STANDBY
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/
CLOSE
OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
MODE
PLAY
MODE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
DISPLAY
DIMMER
DISPLAY
DIMMER
9
9
CLEAR
CLEAR
/
/
/
TOP MENU
MENU
TOP MENU
MENU
ENTER
SETUP
ENTER
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
RETURN
SETUP
SETUP
RETURN
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
Note:
Press SETUP and select “Initial
Settings”.
1
2
• From here on in this manual, the word “select”
generally means use the cursor buttons to highlight
an item on-screen, then press ENTER.
SETUP
Initial Settings
Button
What it does
Display/exit the on-screen display.
Select “TV Screen” from the
“Video Output” settings.
SETUP
Initial Settings
Changes the highlighted menu item.
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
4:3 (Letter Box)
4:3 (Pan&Scan)
16:9 (Wide)
TV Screen
Component Out
S-Video Out
ENTER
Display
Options
Selects the highlighted menu item
(both ENTER buttons on the remote
work in exactly the same way).
ENTER
If you have a widescreen (16:9)TV,
select “16:9 (Wide)”.
3
4
Returns to the main menu without sav-
ing changes.
RETURN
If you have a conventional (4:3) TV, you
can change the setting from 4:3 (Letter
Box) to 4:3 (Pan & Scan) if you prefer.
See “Video Output settings” on page 41
for more details.
Press SETUP to exit the menu
screen.
SETUP
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Getting Started—Continued
Setting the language of this player’s
on-screen displays
Playing discs
The basic playback controls for playing DVD, CD,
Video CD and MP3/WMA discs are covered here. Fur-
ther functions are detailed in the next chapter.
For details on playing JPEG picture discs, see “Viewing
a JPEG slideshow” on page 29.
This sets the language of this system’s on-screen dis-
plays.
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/
CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
PLAY
MODE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
DISPLAY
DIMMER
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
DISPLAY
9
CLEAR
TOP MENU
MENU
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
SETUP
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/
CLOSE
ON
OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
MODE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
DISPLAY
DIMMER
9
CLEAR
TOP MENU
MENU
Press SETUP and select “Initial
Settings”.
1
2
ENTER
SETUP
RETURN
SETUP
Initial Settings
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
Select “OSD Language” from the
“Display” settings.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
OSD Language
Angle Indicator
English
français
Deutsch
Italiano
Español
If the player isn’t already on, press
STANDBY/ON to switch it on.
Also turn on your TV and make sure that
it is set to the correct video input.
1
2
STANDBY/ON
Display
Options
Select a language.
The on-screen language will change
according to your selection.
3
4
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the
disc tray.
Press SETUP to exit the menu
screen.
SETUP
Remote
controller
OPEN/
CLOSE
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Getting Started—Continued
Basic playback controls
Load a disc.
3
Load a disc with the label side facing up,
using the disc tray guide to align the disc
(if you’re loading a double-sided DVD
disc, load it with the side you want to
play face down).
The table below shows the basic controls on the remote
for playing discs. The following chapter covers other
playback features in more detail.
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
MODE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
DISPLAY
DIMMER
Numbers
9
CLEAR
TOP MENU
MENU
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
Press
(play) to start playback.
4
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
If you’re playing a DVD orVideo CD, an
on-screen menu may appear. See “DVD-
Video disc menus” on page 26 and
“Video CD PBC menus” on page 27 for
more on how to navigate these.
• If you’re playing an MP3/WMA disc,
it may take a few seconds before play-
back starts.
/
/
Remote
controller
Button
What it does
Starts playback.
If the display shows RESUME or LAST
MEM playback starts from the resume
or last memory point (see also
“Resume and Last Memory” on
page 26.)
Note:
• You may find with some DVD discs that some play-
back controls don’t work in certain parts of the disc.
This is not a malfunction.
Pauses a disc that’s playing, or
restarts a paused disc.
Stops playback.
See also “Resume and Last Memory”
on page 26.
Press to start fast reverse scanning.
Press
playback.
(play) to resume normal
(remote only)
(remote only)
Press to start fast forward scanning.
Press
playback.
(play) to resume normal
Skips to the start of the current track or
chapter, then to previous tracks/chap-
ters.
Skips to the next track or chapter.
Use to enter a title/chapter/track num-
ber.
Press ENTER to select.
• If the disc is stopped, playback starts
from the selected title (for DVD) or
track (for CD/Video CD).
Numbers
(remote only)
• If the disc is playing, playback jumps
to the start of the selected title (VR
mode DVD-RW), chapter (DVD-
Video) or track (CD/Video CD)
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Getting Started—Continued
Resume and Last Memory
DVD-Video disc menus
When you stop playback of a disc, RESUME is shown in
the display indicating that you can resume playback
again from that point.
If the disc tray is not opened, the next time you start play-
back the display shows RESUME and playback resumes
from the resume point.
With DVDs and Video CDs, if you take the disc out of
the player, the play position is stored in memory. If the
next disc you load is the same one, the display shows
LAST MEM and playback will resume.
Many DVD-Video discs feature menus from which you
can select what you want to watch. They may also give
access to additional features, such as subtitle and audio
language selection, or special features such as slide-
shows. See the disc packaging for details.
Sometimes DVD-Video menus are displayed automati-
cally when you start playback; others only appear when
you press MENU or TOP MENU.
If you want to clear the resume point, press (stop)
while RESUME is displayed.
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
MODE
Notes:
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
DISPLAY
DIMMER
• The Last Memory function doesn’t work with CD and
VR format DVD-RW discs.
• If you don’t need the Last Memory function when you
Numbers
9
/
/
/
CLEAR
TOP MENU
MENU
stop a disc, you can press
playback and open the disc tray.
OPEN/CLOSE to stop
TOP MENU
RETURN
MENU
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
ENTER
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
Button
What it does
Displays the “top menu” of a DVD
disc—this varies with the disc.
TOP MENU
Displays a DVD disc menu—this var-
ies with the disc and may be the same
as the “top menu”.
MENU
Moves the cursor around the screen.
Selects the current menu option.
/
/
/
ENTER
Returns to the previously displayed
menu screen.
RETURN
Highlights a numbered menu option
(some discs only). Press ENTER to
select.
Numbers
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Getting Started—Continued
Video CD PBC menus
SomeVideo CD have menus from which you can choose
what you want to watch. These are called PBC (Playback
control) menus.
You can play a PBC Video CD without having to navi-
gate the PBC menu by starting playback using a number
button to select a track, rather than the
(play) button.
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
MODE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
DISPLAY
DIMMER
Numbers
RETURN
9
CLEAR
TOP MENU
MENU
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
ENTER
/
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
Button
What it does
Displays the PBC menu.
RETURN
Use to enter a numbered menu option.
Press ENTER to select.
Numbers
Displays the previous menu page (if
there is one).
Displays the next menu page (if there
is one).
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Playing discs
Notes:
Playing in slow motion
• Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to
DVD discs, Video CDs, CDs and MP3/JPEG discs,
although the exact operation of some varies slightly
with the kind of disc loaded.
You can play DVDs at four different slow motion speeds,
forwards and backwards.Video CD can be played at four
different forward slow motion speeds.
• Some DVDs restrict the use of some functions (ran-
dom or repeat, for example) in some or all parts of the
disc. This is not a malfunction.
• When playingVideo CD, some of the functions are not
available during PBC playback. If you want to use
them, start the disc playing using a number button to
select a track.
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
MODE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
DISPLAY
DIMMER
9
CLEAR
TOP MENU
MENU
Scanning discs
ENTER
You can fast-scan discs forward or backward at four dif-
ferent speeds.
RETURN
SETUP
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
/
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
MODE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
DISPLAY
DIMMER
During playback, press
Press and hold
until slow motion playback starts.
• The slow motion speed is shown on-
screen.
(pause).
1
2
9
CLEAR
TOP MENU
MENU
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
or
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
/
• There is no sound during slow motion
playback.
During playback, press
to start scanning.
• There is no sound while scanning
DVDs and Video CD, and no subtitles
while scanning DVDs.
or
1
Press repeatedly to change the
slow motion speed.
3
4
To resume normal playback, press
(play).
• Depending on the disc, normal play-
back may automatically resume when
a new chapter is reached.
Press repeatedly to increase the
scanning speed.
• The scanning speed is shown on-
screen.
2
3
Note:
• Backward slow-motion playback does not work with
To resume normal playback, press
(play).
Video CD.
• When scanning a Video CD playing in
PBC mode or a WMA/MP3 track,
playback automatically resumes at the
end or beginning of the track.
• Depending on the disc, normal play-
back may automatically resume when
a new chapter is reached on a DVD
disc.
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Playing discs—Continued
Frame advance/frame reverse
Viewing a JPEG slideshow
You can advance or back up DVD discs frame-by-frame.
With Video CD you can only use frame advance.
After loading a CD/CD-R/RW containing JPEG picture
files, press
(play) to start a slideshow from the first
folder/picture on the disc. The player displays the pic-
tures in each folder in alphabetical order.
Pictures are automatically adjusted so that they fill as
much of the screen as possible (if the aspect ratio of the
picture is different to your TV screen you may notice
black bars at the sides, or at the top and bottom of the
screen).
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
MODE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
DISPLAY
DIMMER
9
CLEAR
TOP MENU
MENU
ON
STANDBY
ENTER
OPEN/
CLOSE
RETURN
SETUP
PLAY
MODE
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
DISPLAY
DIMMER
9
/
/
/
/
CLEAR
TOP MENU
MENU
MENU
ENTER
During playback, press
(pause).
RETURN
SETUP
1
2
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
ZOOM
/
Press
or
to reverse
or advance a frame at a time.
While the slideshow is running:
Button
What it does
Pauses the slideshow; press again to
restart.
To resume normal playback, press
(play).
• Depending on the disc, normal play-
back may automatically resume when
a new chapter is reached.
3
Displays the previous picture.
Displays the next picture.
Pauses the slideshow and rotates the
displayed picture 90˚ (counter)clock-
/
/
wise. (Press
show).
(play) to restart slide-
Note:
• Backward frame-by-frame playback does not work
with Video CD.
Pauses the slideshow and flips the dis-
played picture horizontally or vertically.
(Press
(play) to restart slideshow).
Pauses the slideshow and zooms the
picture. Press again to toggle between
ZOOM
MENU
1x, 2x and 4x zoom. (Press
to restart slideshow).
(play)
Displays the Disc Navigator screen
(see below).
Notes:
• The time it takes for the player to load a file increases
with large file sizes.
• Discs can contain up to 299 folders and up to 648 fold-
ers and files combined.
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Playing discs—Continued
Browsing video content with the Disc
Navigator
• Playlist: Title – Playlist titles from a
VR mode DVD-RW disc.
• Original: Time – Thumbnails from
the Original content at 10 minute inter-
vals.
• Playlist: Time – Thumbnails from the
Playlist at 10 minute intervals.
The screen shows up to six moving
thumbnail images displayed one after
another. To display the previous/next six
Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the contents
of a DVD or Video CD disc to find the part you want to
play.
Important:
• You can’t use the Disc Navigator with Video CD in
PBC mode.
thumbnails, press
/
(you don’t
ON
STANDBY
have to wait for all the thumbnails to fin-
ish playing to display the previous/next
page).
OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
MODE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
DISPLAY
DIMMER
Select the thumbnail image for
what you want to play.
9
3
/
/
/
CLEAR
TOP MENU
MENU
01
02
03
ENTER
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
SETUP
/
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
04
05
06
Disc Navigator: Title
01- 49: --
You can use either the cursor buttons
) and ENTER to select a
thumbnail, or the number buttons.
To select using the number buttons, enter
a two-digit number then press ENTER.
During playback, press SETUP
and select “Disc Navigator” from
the on-screen menu.
1
2
(
/
/
/
SETUP
Disc Navigator
Tip:
Select a view option.
• Another way to find a particular place on a disc is to
use one of the search modes. See “Searching a disc”
on page 35.
Disc Navigator
Title
Chapter
The options available depend on the kind
of disc loaded and whether the disc is
playing or not, but include:
• Title – Titles from a DVD-Video
disc.
• Chapter – Chapters from the current
title of a DVD-Video disc.
• Track – Tracks from a Video CD
disc.
• Time –Thumbnails from aVideo CD
disc at 10 minute intervals.
• Original: Title – Original titles from
a VR mode DVD-RW disc.
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Playing discs—Continued
Browsing WMA, MP3 and JPEG files
with the Disc Navigator
To play the highlighted track or
display the highlighted JPEG file,
press ENTER.
• When a WMA/MP3 file is selected,
playback begins, starting with the
selected track, and continues until the
end of the folder.
3
Use the Disc Navigator to find a particular file or folder
by filename.
ENTER
ON
STANDBY
• When a JPEG file is selected, a slide-
show begins, starting with that file, and
continues to the end of the folder.
OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
MODE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
DISPLAY
DIMMER
Tip:
9
/
/
/
CLEAR
• To play the contents of the whole disc rather than just
TOP MENU
MENU
the current folder, exit the Disc Navigator and start
ENTER
SETUP
playback using the
(play) button.
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
Press SETUP and select “Disc
Navigator” from the on-screen
menu.
1
2
SETUP
00:00/ 00:00
0kbps
Folder1
Folder2
Folder3
Folder4
Use the cursor buttons (
/
/
/
) and ENTER to navigate.
Use the cursor up/down buttons (
/
)
ENTER
to move up and down the folder/file list.
Use the cursor left button ( ) to return
to the parent folder.
Use ENTER or cursor right ( ) to open
a highlighted folder.
• You can also return to the parent folder
by going to the top of the list to the “..”
folder, then pressing ENTER.
• When a JPEG file is highlighted, a
thumbnail image is displayed on the
right.
00:00/ 00:00
0kbps
Folder2
File1
File2
File3
File4
File5
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Playing discs—Continued
Looping a section of a disc
Using repeat play
The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two
points (A and B) within a track (CD, Video CD) or title
(DVD) that form a loop which is played over and over.
• You can’t use A-B Repeat with Video CD in PBC
mode, or WMA/MP3/JPEG files.
There are various repeat play options, depending on the
kind of disc loaded. It’s also possible to use repeat play
together with program play to repeat the tracks/chapters in
the program list (see “Creating a program list” on page 34).
Important:
• You can’t use Repeat play with Video CD in PBC
mode, or with WMA/MP3/JPEG discs.
• You can’t use repeat and random play at the same time.
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
MODE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
PLAY MODE
DISPLAY
DIMMER
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/
CLOSE
9
PLAY
MODE
CLEAR
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
PLAY MODE
/
/
/
TOP MENU
MENU
DISPLAY
DIMMER
9
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
ENTER
CLEAR
TOP MENU
MENU
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
During playback, press PLAY
MODE and select “A-B Repeat”
from the list of functions on the
left.
1
2
PLAY
MODE
During playback, press PLAY
MODE and select “Repeat” from
the list of functions on the left.
1
2
PLAY
MODE
Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
A(Start Point)
B(End Point)
Off
Play Mode
Random
Program
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Title Repeat
Chapter Repeat
Repeat Off
Search Mode
Random
Program
Search Mode
Press ENTER on “A(Start Point)”
to set the loop start point.
Select a repeat play option.
If program play is active, select Program
Repeat to repeat the program list, or
Repeat Off to cancel.
ENTER
The repeat options available depend on
the kind of disc loaded. For example, for
DVD discs, you can select Title Repeat
or Chapter Repeat (or Repeat Off).
Press ENTER on“B(End Point)”to
set the loop end point.
After pressing ENTER, playback jumps
back to the start point and plays the loop.
3
4
ENTER
Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Title Repeat
Chapter Repeat
Repeat Off
Random
Program
To resume normal playback,select
“Off” from the menu.
Search Mode
• For CDs and Video CD, select Disc
Repeat or Track Repeat (or Repeat
Off).
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Playing discs—Continued
Using random play
Press PLAY MODE and select
“Random” from the list of func-
tions on the left.
1
2
PLAY
MODE
Use the random play function to play titles or chapters
(DVD-Video) or tracks (CD, Video CD) at random.
(Note that the same track/title/chapter may play more
than once.)
You can set the random play option when a disc is play-
ing or stopped.
Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Random Title
Random Chapter
Random Off
Random
Program
Search Mode
Important:
• If you press the (stop) during random playback,
playback will stop and the Random function will be
cancelled.
• You can’t use random play with VR format DVD-RW
discs, Video CD playing in PBC mode, WMA/MP3/
JPEG discs, or while a DVD disc menu is being dis-
played.
Select a random play option.
The random play options available
depend on the kind of disc loaded. For
example, for DVD discs, you can select
Random Title or Random Chapter, (or
Random Off).
• You can't use random play together with program or
repeat play.
Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Random Title
Random Chapter
Random Off
Random
Program
Search Mode
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/
CLOSE
• For CDs and Video CD, select On or
Off to switch random play on or off.
PLAY
MODE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
PLAY MODE
DISPLAY
DIMMER
9
CLEAR
Tip:
TOP MENU
MENU
• Use the following controls during random play:
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
Button
What it does
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
Selects a new track/title/chapter at
random.
/
Returns to the beginning of the current
track; further presses select another
random track.
For DVDs, returns to the beginning of
the currently playing title or chapter.
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Playing discs—Continued
Creating a program list
Use the cursor buttons and ENTER
to select a title, chapter or track for
the current step in the program list.
For a DVD disc, you can add a title or a
chapter to the program list.
3
This feature lets you program the play order of titles/
chapters/tracks on a disc.
Important:
• You can’t use Program play withVR format DVD-RW
discs, Video CD playing in PBC mode, WMA/MP3/
JPEG discs, or while a DVD disc menu is being dis-
played.
Program
Program Step
Title 1~38
Chapter 1~4
01. 01
02.
Title 01
Title 02
Title 03
Title 04
Title 05
Title 06
Title 07
Title 08
Chapter 001
Chapter 002
Chapter 003
Chapter 004
03.
04.
05.
06.
07.
08.
• For a CD orVideo CD, select a track to
add to the program list.
After pressing ENTER to select the title/
chapter/track, the step number automati-
cally moves down one.
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
MODE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
PLAY MODE
DISPLAY
DIMMER
9
CLEAR
/
/
/
TOP MENU
MENU
Repeat step 3 to build up a pro-
gram list.
4
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
A program list can contain up to 24 titles/
chapters/tracks.
ENTER
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
• You can insert steps into the middle of
a program list by just highlighting the
position where you want the new step
to appear and entering a title/chapter/
track number.
• To delete a step, highlight it and press
CLEAR.
RC-574DV
To play the program list, press
(play).
5
Program play remains active until you
turn off program play (see below), erase
the program list (see below), eject the
disc or switch off the player.
Press PLAY MODE and select
“Program” from the list of func-
tions on the left.
1
2
PLAY
MODE
Play Mode
Tip:
Use the following controls during program play:
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Create/Edit
Playback Start
Playback Stop
Program Delete
Random
Program
Button
What it does
Search Mode
Save the program list and exit the pro-
PLAY MODE gram edit screen without starting play-
back (SETUP does the same).
Select“Create/Edit”from the list of
program options.
Skip to the next step in the program list.
Note:
When you open the disc tray, or set the unit to Standby,
the program list will be deleted.
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Playing discs—Continued
Other functions available from the
program menu
Use the number buttons to enter a
title, chapter or track number, or a
time.
3
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4
7
There are a number of other options in the program menu
in addition to Create/Edit.
• Playback Start – Starts playback of a saved program
list
Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Title Search
Input Chapter
Chapter Search
Time Search
0
0
1
Random
Program
Search Mode
• Playback Stop – Turns off program play, but does not
erase the program list
• Program Delete – Erases the program list and turns
off program play
• For a time search, enter the number of
minutes and seconds into the currently
playing title (DVD) or track (CD/
Video CD) you want playback to
resume from. For example, press 4, 5,
0, 0 to have playback start from 45
minutes into the disc. For 1 hour, 20
minutes and 30 seconds, press 8, 0, 3,
0.
Searching a disc
You can search DVD discs by title or chapter number, or
by time; CDs and Video CD by track number or time.
Important:
• Search functions are not available with Video CD in
PBC mode, or with WMA/MP3/JPEG discs.
Press ENTER to start playback.
4
ENTER
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
MODE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
PLAY MODE
DISPLAY
DIMMER
Numbers
9
/
/
/
CLEAR
TOP MENU
MENU
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
ENTER
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
RC-574DV
Press PLAY MODE and select
“Search Mode” from the list of
functions on the left.
1
PLAY
MODE
The search options available depend on
the kind of disc loaded.
Select a search mode.
• The disc must be playing in order to
use time search.
2
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Playing discs—Continued
Switching subtitles
Switching audio language/channel
Some DVD discs have subtitles in one or more lan-
guages; the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle
languages are available. You can switch subtitle lan-
guage during playback.
When playing a DVD disc recorded with dialog in two or
more languages, you can switch audio language during
playback.
When playing aVR format DVD-RW disc recorded with
dual-mono audio, you can switch between the main, sub,
and mixed channels during playback.
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
MODE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/
CLOSE
DISPLAY
DIMMER
PLAY
MODE
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
CLEAR
DISPLAY
DIMMER
TOP MENU
MENU
9
ENTER
CLEAR
RETURN
SETUP
TOP MENU
MENU
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
ENTER
SUBTITLE
RETURN
SETUP
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
AUDIO
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to
select a subtitle option.
1
SUBTITLE
When playing a Video CD, you can switch between ste-
reo, just the left channel or just the right channel.
Current / Total
Subtitle
1/2
English
Notes:
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select
an audio language/channel option.
The language/channel information is
shown on-screen.
1
• Some discs only allow you to change
subtitle language from the disc menu.
Press TOP MENU or MENU to
access.
• To set subtitle preferences, see “Lan-
guage settings” on page 42.
AUDIO
Notes:
• Some DVD discs only allow you to
change audio language from the disc
menu. Press TOP MENU or MENU to
access.
• To set DVD audio language prefer-
ences, see “Language settings” on
page 42.
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Playing discs—Continued
Zooming the screen
Switching camera angles
Using the zoom feature you can magnify a part of the
screen by a factor of 2 or 4, while watching a DVD or
Some DVD discs feature scenes shot from two or more
angles—check the disc box for details.
Video CD or playing a JPEG disc.
When a multi-angle scene is playing, a
icon appears
E
7
8
0
on screen to let you know that other angles are available
(this can be switched off if you prefer—see “Display set-
tings” on page 42).
DIMMER
9
CLEAR
/
/
/
TOP MENU
MENU
ENTER
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
RETURN
SETUP
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
ANGLE
ZOOM
During playback (or when
paused), press ANGLE to switch
angle.
During playback, use the ZOOM
button to select the zoom factor
(Normal, 2x or 4x).
• Since DVD, Video CD and JPEG pic-
tures have a fixed resolution, picture
quality will deteriorate, especially at
4x zoom. This is not a malfunction.
1
1
2
ANGLE
ZOOM
During the navigation square is
displayed, use the cursor buttons
to change the zoomed area.
You can change the zoom factor and the
zoomed area freely during playback.
• If the navigation square at the top of
the screen disappears, press ZOOM
again to display it.
Displaying disc information
Various track, chapter and title information, such as the
elapsed and remaining playing time can be displayed on-
screen while a disc is playing.
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/
CLOSE
Notes:
PLAY
MODE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
If you are displaying subtitles, these will disappear when
the screen is zoomed. They will reappear when you
return the screen to normal.
DISPLAY
DIMMER
DISPLAY
9
CLEAR
MENU
To show/switch/hide the informa-
tion displayed, press DISPLAY
repeatedly.
1
DISPLAY
• When a disc is playing, the informa-
tion appears at the top of the screen.
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Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus
Audio Settings menu
Audio DRC
The Audio Settings menu offers features for adjusting
the way discs sound.
• Settings: High, Medium, Low, Off (default)
When watching Dolby Digital DVDs at low volume, it’s
easy to lose the quieter sounds completely—including
some of the dialog. Switching Audio DRC (Dynamic
Range Control) to on can help by bringing up the quieter
sounds, while controlling loud peaks.
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
MODE
How much of a difference you hear depends on the mate-
rial you’re listening to. If the material doesn’t have wide
variations in volume, you may not notice much change.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
DISPLAY
DIMMER
9
/
/
/
CLEAR
Notes:
TOP MENU
MENU
• Audio DRC is only effective with Dolby Digital audio
ENTER
sources.
RETURN
SETUP
• Audio DRC is only effective through the digital output
when Digital Out is set to On, and Dolby Digital Out
is set to Dolby Digital > PCM (see “DigitalAudio Out
settings” on page 41).
SETUP
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
• The effect of Audio DRC depends on your speakers
and AV receiver settings.
Press SETUP and select “Audio
Settings” from the on-screen dis-
play.
1
2
SETUP
Audio Settings
Select and change settings using
the
/
/
/
(cursor) buttons,
and ENTER.
ENTER
Audio Settings
High
Audio DRC
Medium
Low
Off
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Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus—Continued
Video Adjust menu
Make settings using the
/
/
/
2
(cursor) buttons, and ENTER.
From the Video Adjust screen you can adjust various set-
tings that affect how the picture is presented.
Video Adjust
ENTER
Sharpness
Brightness
Contrast
Gamma
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
Standard
0
0
Off
0
Hue
Chroma Level
0
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
You can adjust the following picture
quality settings:
• Sharpness – Adjusts the sharpness
of edges in the picture (Fine, Stan-
dard, Soft).
MODE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
DISPLAY
DIMMER
9
CLEAR
TOP MENU
MENU
ENTER
SETUP
• Brightness – Adjusts the overall
brightness (–20 to +20).
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
• Contrast – Adjusts the contrast
between light and dark (–16 to +16).
• Gamma – Adjusts the “warmth” of
the picture (High, Medium, Low,
Off).
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
• Hue – Adjusts the red/green balance
(Green 9 to Red 9).
RC-574DV
• Chroma Level – Adjusts how satu-
rated colors appear (–9 to +9).
Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue and
Chroma Level settings using the
(cursor left/right) buttons.
/
Brightness
min
max
0
Press SETUP and select “Video
Adjust” from the on-screen dis-
play.
1
SETUP
Press ENTER to save your set-
tings and exit the Video Adjust
screen.
3
Video Adjust
ENTER
Note:
• Depending on your TV, the picture may appear dis-
torted if the brightness is set too high. If this happens,
lower the brightness.
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Initial Settings menu
Using the Initial Settings menu
The Initial Settings menu provides audio and video out-
put settings, parental lock settings, and display settings,
among others.
If an option is grayed out it means that it cannot be
changed at the current time. This is usually because a
disc is playing. Stop the disc, then change the setting.
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
MODE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
DISPLAY
DIMMER
9
CLEAR
TOP MENU
MENU
ENTER
SETUP
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
Press SETUP and select “Initial
Settings”.
1
2
SETUP
Initial Settings
Use the cursor buttons and
ENTER to select the setting and
option you want to set.
ENTER
All the settings and options are explained
on the following pages.
Notes:
• In the table on next pages, the default setting is shown
in bold: other settings are shown in italics.
• The Digital Audio Out settings only need to be set if
you have connected the digital output of this player to
an AV receiver, or other equipment.
• Check the operating instructions supplied with your
other equipment to see which digital audio formats it’s
compatible with.
• Some settings, such as TV Screen, Audio Language
and Subtitle Language may be overridden by the DVD
disc. Often these settings can also be made from the
DVD disc menu.
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Initial Settings menu—Continued
Digital Audio Out settings
Setting
Digital Out
Option
What it means
Digital audio is output from the digital outputs.
No digital audio output.
On
Off
Dolby Digital encoded digital audio is output when playing a
Dolby Digital DVD disc.
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Out
DTS Out
Dolby Digital > PCM
Dolby Digital audio is converted to PCM audio before being
output.
DTS encoded digital audio is output when playing a DTS disc.
(Noise will be output if your amplifier/receiver is not compati-
ble with DTS audio.)
DTS
Off
No digital audio is output when playing a DTS disc.
96kHz digital audio is converted to 48kHz for digital output.
96kHz digital audio is output as is at 96kHz.
96kHz > 48kHz
96kHz
96 kHz PCM Out
MPEG Out
MPEG
MPEG encoded digital audio is output as is.
MPEG encoded digital audio is converted to PCM audio for
digital output.
MPEG > PCM
Video Output settings
Setting
Option
What it means
Set if you have a conventional 4:3 TV. Widescreen movies are
shown with black bars top and bottom.
4:3 (Letter Box)
TV Screen
(See also “Screen sizes
and disc formats” on
page 45.)
Set if you have a conventional 4:3 TV. Widescreen movies are
shown with the sides cropped so that the image fills the
screen.
4:3 (Pan & Scan)
16:9 (Wide)
Set if you have a widescreen TV.
Set if your TV is compatible with progressive scan video (see
your TV’s instruction manual for details). See also “Switching
the video output to interlace from progressive” on page 18.
Note that progressive scan video is only output from the com-
ponent video jacks and that there is no output from the com-
posite and S-video jacks when this setting is selected.
If you select progressive scanning while using a TV that
does not support it.
Progressive
Component Out
Switch the player to standby then, using the front panel con-
trols, press STANDBY/ON while pressing
player back to Interlace.
to switch the
Interlace
Video
Set if your TV is not compatible with progressive scan video.
Ordinary (composite) video output, compatible with all TVs.
Almost the same quality as RGB, but can give better results if
you’re using a long SCART cable.
AV Connector Out
(European model only)
S-Video
RGB
If your TV is compatible, this setting gives the best picture
quality.
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Initial Settings menu—Continued
Language settings
Setting
Option
What it means
If there is an English soundtrack on the disc then it will be
played.
English
If there is the selected language on the disc, then it will be
played.
*1
Languages as displayed
Other Language
English
Audio Language
Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed
(see page 47).
If there is are English subtitles on the disc then they will be
displayed.
If there is the selected subtitle language on the disc, then it
will be displayed.
*2
Languages as displayed
Other Language
w/Subtitle Lang.
Languages as displayed
Other Language
On
Subtitle Language
Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed
(see page 47).
DVD disc menus will be displayed in the same language as
your selected subtitle language, if possible.
DVD disc menus will be displayed in the selected language, if
possible.
*3
DVD Menu Language
Subtitle Display
Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed
(see page 47).
Subtitles are displayed according to your selected subtitle lan-
guage (see above).
Subtitles are always off by default when you play a DVD disc
(note that some discs override this setting).
Off
*1 (The default settings may be different depending on where you purchased the unit.)
This setting is your preferred audio language for DVD discs.
You can switch between the languages recorded on a DVD disc during playback using the AUDIO button.
Some DVD discs set the audio language automatically when loaded, overriding the “Audio Language” setting.
Discs with two or more audio languages usually allow you to select the audio language from the disc menu. Press MENU to access
the disc menu.
*2 (The default settings may be different depending on where you purchased the unit.)
This setting is your preferred subtitle language for DVD discs.
You can change or switch off the subtitles on a DVD disc during playback using the SUBTITLE button.
Some DVD discs set the subtitle language automatically when loaded, overriding the “Subtitle Language” setting.
Discs with two or more subtitle languages usually allow you to select the subtitle language from the disc menu. Press MENU to
access the disc menu.
*3 Some multilingual discs have disc menus in several languages. This setting specifies in which language the disc menus should
appear. Leave on the default setting for menus to appear in the same language as your “Subtitle Language”.
Display settings
Setting
Option
What it means
English
On-screen displays of the player are in English.
On-screen displays are shown in the language selected.
*4
OSD Language
Languages as displayed
A camera icon is displayed on-screen during multi-angle
scenes on a DVD disc.
On
Angle Indicator
Off
No multi-angle indication is shown.
*4 The default settings may be different depending on where you purchased the unit.
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Initial Settings menu—Continued
Parental Lock
Changing your password
• Default level: Off; Default password: none; Default
Country code: us (2119)
To change your password, confirm your existing pass-
word then enter a new one.
To give you some control over what your children watch
on your DVD player, some DVD-Video discs feature a
Parental Lock level. If your player is set to a lower level
than the disc, the disc won’t play.
Some discs also support the Country Code feature. The
player does not play certain scenes on these discs,
depending on the Country Code you set.
Select “Password Change”.
1
Use the number buttons to enter
your existing password, then
press ENTER.
2
ENTER
Notes:
• Not all discs use Parental Lock, and will play without
requiring the password first.
• If you forget your password, you’ll need to reset the
player to register a new password. (see page 45)
Enter a new password and press
ENTER.
This registers the new password and you
3
ENTER
will return to the Options menu screen.
Registering a new password
You must register a password before you can change the
Parental Lock level or enter a Country code.
Setting/changing the Parental Lock
Select “Password”.
1
Select “Level Change”.
1
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Parental Lock
Password
Use number buttons to enter your
password, then press ENTER.
Level Change
Country Code
2
Display
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Options
Use the number buttons to enter a
4-digit password.
The numbers you enter show up as aster-
isks (*) on-screen.
2
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Select a new level and press
ENTER.
3
4
7
• Press
(cursor left) repeatedly to
ENTER
lock more levels (more discs will
require the password); press
sor right) to unlock levels. You can’t
lock level 1.
This sets the new level and you will
return to the Options menu screen.
(cur-
Press ENTER to register the pass-
word.
You will return to the Options menu
screen.
3
ENTER
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Initial Settings menu—Continued
Setting/changing the Country code
Country code list
You can find the Country code list in the adjacent col-
umn.
Country code
letter
Country
Country code
Argentina
Australia
Austria
0118
0121
0120
0205
0218
0301
0312
0314
0411
0609
0618
0405
0811
0914
0904
0920
1016
1118
1325
1324
1412
1426
1415
1611
1608
1620
1821
1907
0519
1905
0308
2023
2008
0702
2119
ar
au
at
Select “Country Code”.
1
Belgium
Brazil
be
br
ca
cl
Use number buttons to enter your
password, then press ENTER.
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Canada
Chile
China
cn
dk
fi
Denmark
Finland
France
fr
Germany
Hong Kong
India
de
hk
in
Select a Country code and press
ENTER.
There are two ways you can do this:
• Select by code letter: Use
sor up/down) to change the Country
code.
• Select by code number: Press
sor right) then use the number buttons
to enter the 4-digit Country code.
3
ENTER
Indonesia
Italy
id
/
(cur-
it
Japan
jp
Korea, Republic of
Malaysia
Mexico
kr
(cur-
my
mx
nl
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
nz
no
pk
ph
pt
The new Country code is set and you will
return to the Options menu screen. Note
that the new Country code doesn’t take
effect until the next disc is loaded (or the
current disc is reloaded).
Pakistan
Philippines
Portugal
Russian Federation
Singapore
Spain
ru
sg
es
se
ch
tw
th
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
United Kingdom
USA
gb
us
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Additional information
Screen sizes and disc formats
Resetting the player
DVD-Video discs come in several different screen aspect
ratios, ranging from TV programs, which are generally
4:3, to Cinema- Scope widescreen movies, with an
aspect ratio of up to about 7:3.
Televisions, too, come in different aspect ratios; “stan-
dard” 4:3 and widescreen 16:9.
Use this procedure to reset all the player’s settings to the
factory default.
Switch the player into standby.
1
Using the front panel buttons,hold
2
down the
button and press
Widescreen TV users
STANDBY/ON to switch the player
back on.
If you have a widescreen TV, the TV Screen setting
(page 41) of this player should be set to “16:9 (Wide)”.
When you watch discs recorded in 4:3 format, you can
use the TV controls to select how the picture is pre-
sented. Your TV may offer various zoom and stretch
options; see the instructions that came with your TV for
details.
STANDBY/ON
Please note that some movie aspect ratios are wider than
16:9, so even though you have a widescreen TV, these
discs will still play in a “letter box” style with black bars
at the top and bottom of the screen.
Standard TV users
If you have a standard TV, the “TV Screen” setting
(page 41) of this player should be set to “4:3 (Letter
Box)” or “4:3 (Pan&Scan)”, depending on which you
prefer.
Set to “4:3 (Letter Box)”, widescreen discs are shown
with black bars top and bottom.
Set to “4:3 (Pan&Scan)”, widescreen discs are shown
with the left and right sides cropped.
Although the picture looks larger, you don’t actually see
the whole picture.
Please note that many widescreen discs override the
player’s settings so that the disc is shown in letter box
format regardless of the setting.
Note:
• Using the “16:9 (Wide)” setting with a standard 4:3
TV, or either of the “4:3” settings with a widescreen
TV, will result in a distorted picture.
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Additional information—Continued
Setting the TV system
Titles, chapters and tracks
The default setting of this player is “AUTO”, and unless
you notice that the picture is distorted when playing
some discs, you should leave it set to “AUTO”. If you
experience picture distortion with some discs, set the TV
system to match your country or region’s system. Doing
this, however, may restrict the kinds of disc you can
watch. The table below shows what kinds of disc are
compatible with each setting (“AUTO” , “PAL” and
“NTSC”).
DVD discs are generally divided into one or more titles.
Titles may be further subdivided into chapters.
Title 1
Title 2
Title 3
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2
CDs and Video CDs are divided into tracks.
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 1
Track 1
Track 2
DISPLAY
CD-ROMs contain folders and files. MP3 and WMA
files are referred to as tracks. Folders may contain further
folders.
If the player is on, pressSTANDBY/
ON to switch it to standby.
1
2
STANDBY/ON
Folder A
Track 1
Folder B Folder C
Track 2
Track 3
Track 1
File 1
File 2
Using the front panel controls,
hold down
then press
DVD-Video regions
STANDBY/ON to switch theTV sys-
tem.
All DVD-Video discs carry a region mark on the case
somewhere that indicates which region(s) of the world
the disc is compatible with. Your DVD player also has a
region mark, which you can find on the rear panel. Discs
from incompatible regions will not play in this player.
Discs marked “ALL” will play in any player.
The diagram below shows the various DVD regions of
the world.
The TV system changes as follows:
STANDBY/ON
AUTO
NTSC
PAL
Note:
• You have to switch the player into standby (press
STANDBY/ON) before each change.
1
Disc
Format
Player setting
5
Type
DVD
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
AUTO
2
1
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
PAL
6
2
3
4
5
NTSC
PAL
2
4
Video CD
CD/no
disc
NTSC or
PAL
–
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Additional information—Continued
Selecting languages using the
language code list
Some of the language options (such as “DVD Language”
in the Setup Navigator) allow you to set your prefered
language from any of the 136 languages listed in the lan-
guage code list on page 48.
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
MODE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
DISPLAY
DIMMER
9
CLEAR
TOP MENU
MENU
ENTER
/
/
/
RETURN
SETUP
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
Select “Other Language”.
Use the (cursor left/right)
buttons to select either a code let-
ter or a code number.
1
2
/
ENTER
Use the
/
(cursor up/down)
3
buttons to select a code letter or a
code number.
ENTER
See “Language code list” on page 48 for
a complete list of languages and codes.
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Additional information—Continued
Language code list
Language
Language
Language
code
letter
Language
code
letter
Language
code
Language
code
Language
code
letter
Language
Language
code
Japanese
English
French
ja
1001
Hungarian
Armenian
Interlingua
Interlingue
Inupiak
hu
hy
ia
0821
0825
0901
0905
0911
0914
0919
0923
1009
1023
1101
1111
1112
1113
1114
1119
1121
1125
1201
1214
1215
1220
1222
1307
1309
1311
1312
1314
1315
1318
1319
1320
1325
1401
1405
1415
1503
1513
1518
1601
1612
Sangho
sg
1907
1908
en
fr
0514
0618
0405
0920
0519
2608
1412
1620
1922
1821
1115
0512
0101
0102
0106
0113
0118
0119
0125
0126
0201
0205
0207
0208
0209
0214
0215
0218
0301
0315
0319
0325
0401
0426
0515
0520
0521
0601
0609
0610
0615
0625
0701
0704
0712
0714
0721
0801
0809
0818
Serbo-
Croatian
sh
Sinhalese
Slovak
Slovenian
Samoan
Shona
si
sk
sl
1909
1911
1912
1913
1914
1915
1917
1918
1919
1920
1921
1923
2001
2005
2007
2008
2009
2011
2012
2014
2015
2018
2019
2020
2023
2111
2118
2126
2209
2215
2315
2408
2515
2621
German
Italian
de
it
ie
ik
Spanish
Chinese
Dutch
es
zh
nl
Indonesian
Icelandic
Hebrew
in
sm
sn
so
sq
sr
ss
st
is
iw
ji
Somali
Albanian
Serbian
Siswati
Sesotho
Sundanese
Swahili
Tamil
Portuguese
Swedish
Russian
Korean
Greek
pt
Yiddish
sv
ru
ko
el
Javanese
Georgian
Kazakh
jw
ka
kk
kl
Greenlandic
Cambodian
Kannada
Kashmiri
Kurdish
su
sw
ta
te
tg
th
ti
Afar
aa
ab
af
km
kn
ks
ku
ky
la
Abkhazian
Afrikaans
Amharic
Arabic
Telugu
Tajik
am
ar
as
ay
az
ba
be
bg
bh
bi
Kirghiz
Thai
Assamese
Aymara
Azerbaijani
Bashkir
Byelorussian
Bulgarian
Bihari
Latin
Tigrinya
Turkmen
Tagalog
Setswana
Tonga
Lingala
ln
tk
Laothian
Lithuanian
Latvian
lo
tl
lt
tn
to
tr
lv
Malagasy
Maori
mg
mi
mk
ml
mn
mo
mr
ms
mt
my
na
ne
no
oc
om
or
Turkish
Tsonga
Tatar
ts
Bislama
Bengali
Tibetan
Breton
Macedonian
Malayalam
Mongolian
Moldavian
Marathi
tt
bn
bo
br
ca
co
cs
cy
da
dz
eo
et
Twi
tw
uk
ur
uz
vi
Ukrainian
Urdu
Catalan
Corsican
Czech
Uzbek
Malay
Vietnamese
Volapük
Wolof
Maltese
Burmese
Nauru
vo
wo
xh
yo
zu
Welsh
Danish
Xhosa
Bhutani
Esperanto
Estonian
Basque
Persian
Finnish
Fiji
Nepali
Yoruba
Zulu
Norwegian
Occitan
eu
fa
Oromo
Oriya
fi
Panjabi
pa
pl
fj
Polish
Faroese
Frisian
fo
Pashto,Push
to
ps
qu
rm
1619
1721
1813
fy
Quechua
Irish
ga
gd
gl
Rhaeto-
Romance
Scots-Gaelic
Galician
Guarani
Gujarati
Hausa
Kirundi
rn
ro
1814
1815
1823
1901
1904
gn
gu
ha
hi
Romanian
Kinyarwanda
Sanskrit
Sindhi
rw
sa
sd
Hindi
Croatian
hr
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Glossary
Analog audio
JPEG
An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Com-
pare this to digital audio which can be an electrical sig-
nal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also
“Digital audio”.
A file format used for still images, such as photographs
and illustrations. JPEG files are identified by the file
extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”. Most digital cameras use this
format.
Aspect ratio
MP3
The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conven-
tional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the screen is almost
square); widescreen models are 16:9 (the screen is
almost twice as wide as it is high).
MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a compressed audio file
format. Files are recognized by their file extension
“.mp3” or “.MP3”.
MPEG audio
An audio format used on Video CDs and some DVD
discs. This unit can convert MPEG audio to PCM format
for wider compatibility with digital recorders and AV
amplifiers. See also “PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)”.
Digital audio
An indirect representation of sound by numbers. During
recording, the sound is measured at discrete intervals
(44,100 times a second for CD audio) by an analog-to-
digital converter, generating a stream of numbers.
MPEG video
On playback, a digital-to-analog converter generates an
analog signal based on these numbers. See also “Sam-
pling frequency” and “Analog audio”.
The video format used for Video CDs and DVDs. Video
CD uses the older MPEG-1 standard, while DVD uses
the newer and much better quality MPEG-2 standard.
Dolby Digital
PBC (PlayBack Control) (Video CD only)
Using a maximum of 5.1 channels of audio,
this high quality surround system is used in many of the
finer movie theaters around the world.
The on-screen display shows which channels are active,
for example showing 3/2.1. The 3 being the two front
channels and the center channel; the 2 being the surround
channels, and the .1 being the LFE channel.
A system of navigating a Video CD through on-screen
menus recorded onto the disc. Especially good for discs
that you would normally not watch from beginning to
end all at once—karaoke discs, for example.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)
The most common system of encoding digital audio,
found on CDs and DAT. Excellent quality, but requires a
lot of data compared to formats such as Dolby Digital
and MPEG audio. For compatibility with digital audio
recorders (CD, MD and DAT) and AV amplifiers with
digital inputs, this unit can convert Dolby Digital, DTS
and MPEG audio to PCM. See also “Digital audio”.
DRM
DRM (digital rights management) is a type of server
software developed to enable secure distribution of paid
content over the web, recently incorporated by WMA
(Windows Media Audio).
DTS
Regions (DVD-Video only)
DTS stands for Digital Theater Systems. DTS is
a surround system different from Dolby Digital that has
become a popular surround sound format for movies.
These associate discs and players with particular areas of
the world. This unit will only play discs that have com-
patible region codes. You can find the region code of
your unit by looking on the rear panel. Some discs are
compatible with more than one region (or all regions).
Dynamic range
The difference between the quietest and loudest sounds
possible in an audio signal (without distorting or getting
lost in noise).
Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks are capable of a very
wide dynamic range, delivering dramatic cinema-like
effects.
Sampling frequency
The rate at which sound is measured to be turned into
digital audio data. The higher the rate, the better the
sound quality, but the more digital information is gener-
ated. Standard CD audio has a sampling frequency of
44.1kHz, which means 44,100 samples (measurements)
per second. See also “Digital audio”.
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File)
A file format developed by Fuji Photo Film for digital
still cameras. Digital cameras from various manufactur-
ers use this compressed file format which carries date,
time and thumbnail information, as well as the picture
data.
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 Windows
Media Player for Windows XP.
File extension
A tag added to the end of a filename to indicate the type
of file. For example, “.mp3” indicates an MP3 file.
ISO 9660 format
International standard for the volume and file structure
of CD-ROM discs.
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Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble using your DV-L55, check the following table for possible causes and remedies. If you still can’t
resolve the issue yourself, please contact your Onkyo dealer.
Symptoms
Causes
Remedies
Connect the power cord to a suitable wall outlet
(page 22).
The power cord is not connected.
Can’t turn on the
DV-L55?
Turn off the DV-L55, wait five seconds, then try
turning it on again. If that fails, disconnect the
power cord from the wall outlet, wait five seconds,
reconnect it, then try turning it on again.
External interference is affecting the
DV-L55’s digital circuitry.
Place the disc in the center of the disc tray
(page 25).
The disc is not centered in the disc tray.
The disc tray won’t
close properly?
The disc is dirty.
No disc is loaded.
Remove the disc and clean it (page 9).
Load a disc (page 25).
The disc cannot be played because it’s
incompatible.
Use only compatible discs (page 7).
The disc is upside down.
The disc is not centered in the disc tray.
The disc is dirty.
Load the disc the correct way up (page 25).
Place the disc in the center of the disc tray
(page 25).
Can’t start playback?
Remove the disc and clean it (page 9).
The disc uses parental lock and the Paren-
tal Lock function is on.
Turn off the Parental Lock function (page 43).
If the disc’s region number does not match the
region number printed on the rear panel of the
DV-L55, the disc cannot be played (page 46).
The DVD-Video disc is intended for use
in another region.
The disc is dirty.
Remove the disc and clean it (page 9).
The picture distorts
occasionally?
You’re using the Fast Forward or Fast
Reverse function.
A little picture distortion may occur when using
these functions. This is normal.
The DV-L55 is connected to your TV via
a VCR or other video equipment and a
copy-protection system is affecting the
picture.
Picture instability or
noise?
Connect the DV-L55 directly to your TV
(page 17).
The wrong input source is selected on
your TV.
On your TV, select the input to which the DV-L55
is connected.
Check the video cable and correct as necessary
(page 17).
The video cable is not connected properly.
No picture?
No video is output by the S-Video and composite
video outputs while progressive scanning is
selected. If your TV doesn’t support progressive
scanning, select interlaced (page 18).
The video output is set to progressive
scanning.
Before you disconnect the power cord, set the
DV-L55 to Standby by pressing the [STANDBY/
ON] button, and wait until “GOOD BYE” has dis-
appeared from the display.
If there’s a power failure, or the power
Settings are not saved? cord is disconnected inadvertently, any
settings are lost.
The DV-L55 is connected to your TV via
a VCR or other video equipment and a
copy-protection system is affecting the
Connect the DV-L55 directly to your TV
(page 17).
picture.
Brightness is unstable
If you select progressive scanning while
using a TV that does not support it.
Switch the player to standby then, using the front
panel controls, press STANDBY/ON while press-
or the picture is noisy?
Your TV doesn’t support progressive
scanning.
ing
to switch the player back to Interlace.
Chapters or tracks don’t
You are using repeat playback, program
play in the correct
Select normal playback (pages 32–34).
playback, or random playback.
order?
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Troubleshooting—Continued
Turn off the DV-L55, wait five seconds, then turn
it on again. If that doesn’t resolve the issue, dis-
connect the power cord from the wall outlet, wait
five seconds, reconnect it, then try again.
Buttons on the DV-L55
and remote controller
don’t work?
Power supply voltage fluctuations and
other anomalies, such as static electricity,
can interfere with normal operation.
The 96 kHz PCM Out setting is set to
“96 kHz.”
Change the 96 kHz PCM Out setting to “96 kHz >
48 kHz,” or use analog connections (page 41).
The Digital Out setting is set to “Off.”
Change the Digital Out setting to “On” (page 41).
The wrong input source is selected on
your TV, hi-fi amp, or AV receiver.
On your TV, hi-fi amp, or AV receiver, select the
input to which the DV-L55 is connected.
Check the audio cable and correct as necessary
(page 20).
The audio cable is not connected properly.
The TV, hi-fi amp, or AV receiver con-
nected to the DV-L55’s audio outputs is
either not on or its volume is turned down.
Turn on the TV, hi-fi amp, or AV receiver and set
its volume as appropriate.
No sound?
A DV-L55 DigitalAudio Out setting is set Check the Digital Audio Out settings and correct
incorrectly.
as necessary (page 41).
Playback is paused.
Resume playback (page 26).
DTS audio is only output by the digital outputs. To
The DVD-Video disc or CD uses the DTS play DTS material you need to connect one of the
audio format and you are using the analog DV-L55’s digital outputs to a digital input on a
outputs.
hi-fi amp or AV receiver that has a DTS decoder
built-in (page 20).
Set the TV Screen setting to match the aspect ratio
of your TV (page 41).
The TV Screen setting is wrong.
The Zoom function is being used.
The picture appears
stretched or the wrong
shape?
Select the Normal setting by pressing the ZOOM
button.
Audio CD playback
skips or jumps or is
noisy?
An audio CD is loaded
but the DV-L55 displays
“NO DISC”?
The first track doesn’t
play?
Locating a specific
point takes longer than
usual?
Copy-controlled CDs are special discs that don’t
conform to the audio CD standard and, therefore,
may not work properly with the DV-L55.
The loaded audio CD uses copy control.
Playback starts in the
middle of a track?
Some sections of a
track are skipped?
Playback stops in the
middle of a track?
The DV-L55 displays the
wrong messages?
MP3 files without a “.mp3” or “.MP3”
filename extension are not recognized.
Use the correct filename extension (page 8).
The DV-L55 recognizes only the first 299 folders
and 648 folders and files combined. Folders in
excess of this aren’t recognized and cannot be
played (page 8).
The MP3 disc contains over 299 folders
and 648 folders and files combined.
Some MP3 files don’t
play?
The DV-L55 doesn’t fully support multisession
discs. Only files in the first session can be played
(page 8).
The MP3 disc is a multisession disc.
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Troubleshooting—Continued
The disc is not ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 for- Correct format should be used when recording is
Can’t play MP3/WMA/
JPEG discs?
mat.
ISO 9660 and closed session (page 8).
The disc has not been finalized.
Finalize the disc (page 8).
MP3 files without a “.mp3” or “.MP3”
filename extension are not recognized.
Can’t select MP3 files?
Can’t play WMA files?
Use the correct filename extension (page 8).
WMA files without a “.wma” or “.WMA”
filename extension are not recognized.
Use the correct filename extension (page 8).
Don’t use the copyright option (page 8).
Use the correct filename extension (page 8).
The WMA file’s copyright option is on.
JPEG files without a “.jpg” or “.JPG” file-
name extension are not recognized.
Can’t view JPEG files?
Only Baseline JPEG files are supported.
Progressive JPEG files are not.
Use Baseline JPEG files (page 8).
There are no batteries in the remote
controller.
Install new batteries (page 10).
The batteries are flat.
Replace with new batteries (page 10).
Check the batteries and correct as necessary
(page 10).
The batteries are installed incorrectly.
You’re not pointing the remote controller Point the remote controller at the DV-L55’s
at the DV-L55’s remote sensor.
remote sensor (page 10).
Buttons on the DV-L55
work OK but those on
the remote controller
don’t?
Use the remote controller closer to the DV-L55
(page 10). The remote controller has a range of
approximately 5 meters.
You’re too far away from the DV-L55.
Make sure that the DV-L55 is not subjected to
direct sunshine or inverter-type fluorescent lights.
Relocate if necessary.
A strong light source is interfering with
the DV-L55’s remote sensor.
If the DV-L55 is installed in a cabinet with
colored glass doors, the remote controller Open the doors, or use a cabinet without colored
may not work reliably when the doors are glass.
closed.
The DV-L55 contains a microcomputer for signal processing and control functions. In very rare situations, severe inter-
ference, noise from an external source, or static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the unlikely even that this should
happen, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it back in again.
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Specifications
Signal System
NTSC/PAL/AUTO
Composite Video Output/Impedance
1.0 V (p-p)/75 Ω negative sync, RCA/phono
Y: 0.7 V (p-p)/75 Ω negative sync, 4-pin mini DIN
C: 0.286 V (p-p)/75 Ω
S-Video Output/Impedance
Y: 1.0 V (p-p)/75 Ω
PB/PR: 0.7 V (p-p)/75 Ω RCA/ phono
Component Video Output/Impedance
AV Connector (European model only)
Component Video Frequency response
1.0 V (p-p)/75 Ω, Scart
5 Hz–50 MHz
4 Hz–44 kHz (96kHz)
4 Hz–22 kHz (48kHz)
DVD Linear Sound
Frequency response
Audio CD
4 Hz–20 kHz (44.1kHz)
106 dB
S/N Ratio
Audio Dynamic Range
96 dB
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
Wow and Flutter
0.003 % (1kHz)
Below threshold of measurability
–22.5 dBm
Audio Output (Digital/Optical)
Audio Output/Impedance (Digital/Coaxial)
Audio Output/Impedance (Analog)
0.5 p-p/75 Ω
2.0 V (rms)/440 Ω
■ General
Power Supply
AC 100–240V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
Standby Power Consumption
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
11 W
0.2 W
435 W x 82 H x 351 D mm
3.6 kg
Operation Condition Temperature
5˚ C–35˚ C
DVD-video, DVD-R/RW, Audio CD, CD-R/RW, Video CD, MP3,
WMA, JPEG
Disc that have not been property finalized may only be partially
playable or not playable at all
Disc Compatibility
Specifications and features subject to change without notice.
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