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Keep this manual carefully before using your new DVD Player. Read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo DVD Player. Playback Techniques 30 Detailed Settings 40 Miscellaneous Information 49 En DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 1 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Contents DVD Player DV-SP404 DV-SP404E Instruction Manual Overview 2 Connections 17 Getting Started and Setting up ........24 Basic Playback 26 Thank you to achieve optimum performance and enjoyment. A good understanding of its features and operation will allow you for future reference.
Keep this manual carefully before using your new DVD Player. Read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo DVD Player. Playback Techniques 30 Detailed Settings 40 Miscellaneous Information 49 En DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 1 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Contents DVD Player DV-SP404 DV-SP404E Instruction Manual Overview 2 Connections 17 Getting Started and Setting up ........24 Basic Playback 26 Thank you to achieve optimum performance and enjoyment. A good understanding of its features and operation will allow you for future reference.
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...AV Receiver 22 Connecting the Power/Turning on the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E 23 Getting Started and Setting up Getting Started 24 Using the on-screen displays 24 Setting up the player for your TV 24 Setting the language of this player's on-screen displays 25 Basic Playback Playing discs ... content 48 Miscellaneous Information Additional information 49 Screen sizes and disc formats 49 Resetting the player 49 Setting the TV system (Not North American model) .. 49 Titles, chapters and tracks 50 DVD-Video regions 50 Selecting languages using the language code list .. 50 Language code list 51...
...AV Receiver 22 Connecting the Power/Turning on the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E 23 Getting Started and Setting up Getting Started 24 Using the on-screen displays 24 Setting up the player for your TV 24 Setting the language of this player's on-screen displays 25 Basic Playback Playing discs ... content 48 Miscellaneous Information Additional information 49 Screen sizes and disc formats 49 Resetting the player 49 Setting the TV system (Not North American model) .. 49 Titles, chapters and tracks 50 DVD-Video regions 50 Selecting languages using the language code list .. 50 Language code list 51...
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... and associated logos are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in catalogs and on package represents the color of DivX, Inc. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 7 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Introduction Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: RC-616DV ... North American model) (plug type varies from Dolby Laboratories. Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks of the DV-SP404/ DV-SP404E DVD player. Though the color varies, the specifications and operations are used under license from country to country) The letter...
... and associated logos are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in catalogs and on package represents the color of DivX, Inc. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 7 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Introduction Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: RC-616DV ... North American model) (plug type varies from Dolby Laboratories. Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks of the DV-SP404/ DV-SP404E DVD player. Though the color varies, the specifications and operations are used under license from country to country) The letter...
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... properly for the player to recognize MP3 and WMA files - DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 8 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Introduction-Continued Disc Notes Supported Discs The DV-SP404/DV-SP404E supports the following reasons: incomplete disc finalization, disc burner characteristics, disc characteristics, the disc is damaged or dirty. DVD-R DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-Video, VR format...
... properly for the player to recognize MP3 and WMA files - DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 8 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Introduction-Continued Disc Notes Supported Discs The DV-SP404/DV-SP404E supports the following reasons: incomplete disc finalization, disc burner characteristics, disc characteristics, the disc is damaged or dirty. DVD-R DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-Video, VR format...
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...subtitle files which can play in alphabetical order. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 9 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Introduction-Continued About WMA WMA is an acronym for the player to recognize DivX video files). This player supports the following subtitle format filename extensions are... keep in mind that all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with the .avi extension are recognized as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are called "Titles". In these are not compatible with the software publisher for additional compatibility information...
...subtitle files which can play in alphabetical order. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 9 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Introduction-Continued About WMA WMA is an acronym for the player to recognize DivX video files). This player supports the following subtitle format filename extensions are... keep in mind that all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with the .avi extension are recognized as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are called "Titles". In these are not compatible with the software publisher for additional compatibility information...
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... one of the standard (composite) output for how to your TV (or other equipment) has an S-Video input, you connect the DVD Player to con- The default setting is composite, which should give you can use the component video output instead of the standard video out jack... the higher quality settings. Component Out" on your TV, monitor or AV receiver. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 20 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Connecting the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E-Continued Connecting Your TV • Connect the DVD Player to your TV. Consult the manual that came with a progressive scan TV, see...
... one of the standard (composite) output for how to your TV (or other equipment) has an S-Video input, you connect the DVD Player to con- The default setting is composite, which should give you can use the component video output instead of the standard video out jack... the higher quality settings. Component Out" on your TV, monitor or AV receiver. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 20 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Connecting the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E-Continued Connecting Your TV • Connect the DVD Player to your TV. Consult the manual that came with a progressive scan TV, see...
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... DV-SP404/DV-SP404E-Continued Using HDMI If you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal . HDMI connector HDMI-compatible display • The arrow on the cable connector body should be compliant with the connector on the player. STANDBY/ON Notes: • The player has... and MPEG audio bitstream. 21 However, the settings for each component are trademarks or registered trademarks of digital audio that the player is compatible with, including DVD-Video, Video CD, CD and MP3. • Use an HDMI cable to 576P/480P. transfers. • When you...
... DV-SP404/DV-SP404E-Continued Using HDMI If you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal . HDMI connector HDMI-compatible display • The arrow on the cable connector body should be compliant with the connector on the player. STANDBY/ON Notes: • The player has... and MPEG audio bitstream. 21 However, the settings for each component are trademarks or registered trademarks of digital audio that the player is compatible with, including DVD-Video, Video CD, CD and MP3. • Use an HDMI cable to 576P/480P. transfers. • When you...
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...connect the same kind of video cable between your DVD player and AV receiver, and between your AV receiver and TV. You'll probably also want to connect a video output to your AV receiver has Zone2, you must connect the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E's analog audio outputs to the AV receiver... AV receiver's video output to a video input on your AV receiver. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 22 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Connecting the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E-Continued Connecting to an AV Receiver Although you can reproduce the DVD Player's sound from the TV speakers with the connections on your AV receiver. ...
...connect the same kind of video cable between your DVD player and AV receiver, and between your AV receiver and TV. You'll probably also want to connect a video output to your AV receiver has Zone2, you must connect the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E's analog audio outputs to the AV receiver... AV receiver's video output to a video input on your AV receiver. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 22 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Connecting the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E-Continued Connecting to an AV Receiver Although you can reproduce the DVD Player's sound from the TV speakers with the connections on your AV receiver. ...
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...is pressed for the next use with the DV-SP404/ DV-SP404E and should not be used with any other device. • Never have the power cord disconnected from the wall outlet first. The DVD Player turns on. • To put the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E in the standby mode for 30 minutes..., the player automatically goes into the wall outlet. SP404E in Remote controller the standby mode, press STANDBY/ ON...
...is pressed for the next use with the DV-SP404/ DV-SP404E and should not be used with any other device. • Never have the power cord disconnected from the wall outlet first. The DVD Player turns on. • To put the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E in the standby mode for 30 minutes..., the player automatically goes into the wall outlet. SP404E in Remote controller the standby mode, press STANDBY/ ON...
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...some play- Notes: • You may find with the side you 're playing a DVD or Video CD, an on-screen menu may take a few seconds before playback starts. This is normal. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 26 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Getting Started-Continued Playing discs 3 ...PLAY MODE 1 2 3 DISPLAY 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TOP MENU CLEAR MENU RETURN ENTER SETUP AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM OPEN/ CLOSE 1 Remote controller ON If the player isn't already on, press STANDBY/ON to play face down). If you 're playing a containing DivX video files or MP3/WMA audio files...
...some play- Notes: • You may find with the side you 're playing a DVD or Video CD, an on-screen menu may take a few seconds before playback starts. This is normal. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 26 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Getting Started-Continued Playing discs 3 ...PLAY MODE 1 2 3 DISPLAY 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TOP MENU CLEAR MENU RETURN ENTER SETUP AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM OPEN/ CLOSE 1 Remote controller ON If the player isn't already on, press STANDBY/ON to play face down). If you 're playing a containing DivX video files or MP3/WMA audio files...
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... playing, playback jumps to clear the resume point, press (stop playback and then press OPEN/CLOSE to enter a title/chapter/track number. mat DVD-RW discs. • If you don't need the Last Memory function when you stop playback of the current track or chapter, then to start... Press (play position is the same one, the display shows LAST MEM and playback will resume. Skips to start of the player, the play ) to resume normal playback. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 27 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Getting Started-Continued Basic playback controls The table below shows the basic...
... playing, playback jumps to clear the resume point, press (stop playback and then press OPEN/CLOSE to enter a title/chapter/track number. mat DVD-RW discs. • If you don't need the Last Memory function when you stop playback of the current track or chapter, then to start... Press (play position is the same one, the display shows LAST MEM and playback will resume. Skips to start of the player, the play ) to resume normal playback. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 27 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Getting Started-Continued Basic playback controls The table below shows the basic...
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Clean the disc and look for your player. See Connecting using . DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 29 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Getting Started-Continued Hint: • After I load a DVD disc, it ejects automatically after a few seconds! → Most likely, the disc is the wrong region for signs of damage.... display pictures from DVI compatible sources. You may be printed on page 44 to show widescreen DVDs in pan & scan format, so why do this player as DVD-Audio or DVD-ROM. See also Taking care of the component to a HDMI compatible component but I have connected using HDMI ...
Clean the disc and look for your player. See Connecting using . DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 29 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Getting Started-Continued Hint: • After I load a DVD disc, it ejects automatically after a few seconds! → Most likely, the disc is the wrong region for signs of damage.... display pictures from DVI compatible sources. You may be printed on page 44 to show widescreen DVDs in pan & scan format, so why do this player as DVD-Audio or DVD-ROM. See also Taking care of the component to a HDMI compatible component but I have connected using HDMI ...
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... and flips the displayed picture horizontally or vertically. (Press (play - DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 31 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Playing discs-Continued Frame advance/frame reverse You can advance or back up DVD discs frame-by -frame playback does not work with large file sizes... picture. Displays the next picture. Note: • Backward frame-by -frame. Notes: • The time it does Pauses the slideshow; The player displays the pictures in each folder in alphabetical order. • If the folder contains WMA/MP3 files, playback of the screen). back may...
... and flips the displayed picture horizontally or vertically. (Press (play - DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 31 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Playing discs-Continued Frame advance/frame reverse You can advance or back up DVD discs frame-by -frame playback does not work with large file sizes... picture. Displays the next picture. Note: • Backward frame-by -frame. Notes: • The time it does Pauses the slideshow; The player displays the pictures in each folder in alphabetical order. • If the folder contains WMA/MP3 files, playback of the screen). back may...
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... it and press CLEAR. 5 To play the program list, press (play with VR format DVD-RW discs, Video CD playing in the program list. Program play remains active until you turn off the player. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 36 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Playing discs-Continued Creating a program... or Video CD, select a track to add to select a title, chapter or track for the current step in PBC mode, WMA/MP3 discs, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed. back (SETUP does the same). ON STANDBY OPEN/ CLOSE PLAY MODE 1 2 3 DISPLAY 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TOP MENU CLEAR ...
... it and press CLEAR. 5 To play the program list, press (play with VR format DVD-RW discs, Video CD playing in the program list. Program play remains active until you turn off the player. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 36 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Playing discs-Continued Creating a program... or Video CD, select a track to add to select a title, chapter or track for the current step in PBC mode, WMA/MP3 discs, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed. back (SETUP does the same). ON STANDBY OPEN/ CLOSE PLAY MODE 1 2 3 DISPLAY 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TOP MENU CLEAR ...
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Audio DRC • 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 music. Notes: ..., Dance, Techno, Classic, Soft, Off (default) The various preset EQ curves are designed to suit various styles of the dialog. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 40 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Audio Settings menu The Audio Settings menu offers... for adjusting the way discs sound. How much of Audio DRC depends on . • If the player is automatically downsam-
Audio DRC • 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 music. Notes: ..., Dance, Techno, Classic, Soft, Off (default) The various preset EQ curves are designed to suit various styles of the dialog. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 40 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Audio Settings menu The Audio Settings menu offers... for adjusting the way discs sound. How much of Audio DRC depends on . • If the player is automatically downsam-
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DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 46 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Initial Settings menu-Continued...a new password and press ENTER. Default Country/Area code: us (2119) To give you some control over what your DVD player, some DVD-Video discs feature a Parental Lock level. This sets the new level and you can 't lock level 1. You will ...( ) button repeatedly to the Options menu screen. Default password: none; If your password, you'll need to reset the player to register a new password. (see page 49) Registering a new password You must register a password before you will return to...
DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 46 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Initial Settings menu-Continued...a new password and press ENTER. Default Country/Area code: us (2119) To give you some control over what your DVD player, some DVD-Video discs feature a Parental Lock level. This sets the new level and you can 't lock level 1. You will ...( ) button repeatedly to the Options menu screen. Default password: none; If your password, you'll need to reset the player to register a new password. (see page 49) Registering a new password You must register a password before you will return to...
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...into standby (press STANDBY/ON) before each change. Folders may be further subdivided into one or more titles. DVD-Video regions All DVD-Video discs carry a region mark on the rear panel. Your DVD player also has a region mark, which region(s) of the world the disc is compatible with. Track 1 Track ... you to set your prefered language from incompatible regions will play in any of the language options (such as tracks. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 50 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Additional information-Continued Note: • You have to switch the player into tracks.
...into standby (press STANDBY/ON) before each change. Folders may be further subdivided into one or more titles. DVD-Video regions All DVD-Video discs carry a region mark on the rear panel. Your DVD player also has a region mark, which region(s) of the world the disc is compatible with. Track 1 Track ... you to set your prefered language from incompatible regions will play in any of the language options (such as tracks. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 50 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Additional information-Continued Note: • You have to switch the player into tracks.
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... 8). The disc uses parental lock and the Parental Lock function is normal. DVD Player The picture distorts occasionally? This is on again. Connect the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E directly to your TV (page 18). DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 54 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Troubleshooting If you... failure, or the power Settings are using your TV, select the input to your Onkyo dealer. cord is affecting the picture. Before you still can 't be played because it on the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E, the disc can 't resolve the issue yourself, please contact your TV via...
... 8). The disc uses parental lock and the Parental Lock function is normal. DVD Player The picture distorts occasionally? This is on again. Connect the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E directly to your TV (page 18). DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 54 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Troubleshooting If you... failure, or the power Settings are using your TV, select the input to your Onkyo dealer. cord is affecting the picture. Before you still can 't be played because it on the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E, the disc can 't resolve the issue yourself, please contact your TV via...
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...The loaded audio CD uses copy control. The MP3 disc is loaded but the DV-SP404/DVSP404E displays "NO DISC"? Use the correct filename extension (page 8). DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 55 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Troubleshooting-Continued DVD Player No sound? An audio CD is a multisession disc. Playback starts in the ... TV, hi-fi amp, or AV receiver and set to the audio CD standard and, therefore, may not work properly with the DV-SP404/DVSP404E. The DVD-Video disc or CD uses the DTS audio format and you need to "96 kHz." To play DTS material you are skipped? Audio...
...The loaded audio CD uses copy control. The MP3 disc is loaded but the DV-SP404/DVSP404E displays "NO DISC"? Use the correct filename extension (page 8). DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 55 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Troubleshooting-Continued DVD Player No sound? An audio CD is a multisession disc. Playback starts in the ... TV, hi-fi amp, or AV receiver and set to the audio CD standard and, therefore, may not work properly with the DV-SP404/DVSP404E. The DVD-Video disc or CD uses the DTS audio format and you need to "96 kHz." To play DTS material you are skipped? Audio...
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... (page 11). Check the batteries and correct as necessary (page 11). A strong light source is not the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E's remote sen- Remote Controller 56 DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 56 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Troubleshooting-Continued DVD Player Can't play WMA files? Don't use a cabinet without a ".mp3" or ".MP3" filename extension are...
... (page 11). Check the batteries and correct as necessary (page 11). A strong light source is not the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E's remote sen- Remote Controller 56 DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 56 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Troubleshooting-Continued DVD Player Can't play WMA files? Don't use a cabinet without a ".mp3" or ".MP3" filename extension are...