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Read this manual for purchasing the Onkyo DV-SP501 DVD Player. Keep this manual carefully before using your new DVD Player. Contents Important Safety Instructions 2 Introduction 7 Connecting the DV-SP501 18 Getting Started 24 Playing discs 29 Viewing JPEG discs 40 Audio Settings menu 42 Video Adjust menu 43 Initial Settings menu... (North American model only 54 Troubleshooting 57 En A good understanding of its features and operation will allow you for future reference. DVD Player DV-SP501 Instruction Manual Thank you to achieve optimum performance and enjoyment.
Read this manual for purchasing the Onkyo DV-SP501 DVD Player. Keep this manual carefully before using your new DVD Player. Contents Important Safety Instructions 2 Introduction 7 Connecting the DV-SP501 18 Getting Started 24 Playing discs 29 Viewing JPEG discs 40 Audio Settings menu 42 Video Adjust menu 43 Initial Settings menu... (North American model only 54 Troubleshooting 57 En A good understanding of its features and operation will allow you for future reference. DVD Player DV-SP501 Instruction Manual Thank you to achieve optimum performance and enjoyment.
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... Panel 12 Display 13 Rear Panel (Other than European model 14 Rear Panel (European model 15 Remote Controller 16 Connections Connecting the DV-SP501 18 Before Making Any Connections 18 AV Cables & Connectors 18 Basic Setup 19 Connecting Your TV 20 Connecting to an AV Receiver 21...Options 48 PhotoViewer 49 Miscellaneous information Additional information 50 Screen sizes and disc formats 50 Resetting the player 50 Setting the TV system 50 Titles, chapters and tracks 51 DVD-Video regions 51 Selecting languages using the language code list 51 Country code list 52 Language code...
... Panel 12 Display 13 Rear Panel (Other than European model 14 Rear Panel (European model 15 Remote Controller 16 Connections Connecting the DV-SP501 18 Before Making Any Connections 18 AV Cables & Connectors 18 Basic Setup 19 Connecting Your TV 20 Connecting to an AV Receiver 21...Options 48 PhotoViewer 49 Miscellaneous information Additional information 50 Screen sizes and disc formats 50 Resetting the player 50 Setting the TV system 50 Titles, chapters and tracks 51 DVD-Video regions 51 Selecting languages using the language code list 51 Country code list 52 Language code...
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.... Manufactured under license from country to control your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the DV-SP501's power cord. (Adapter varies from Dolby Laboratories. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks, ...European models only) (59-1/16" / 1.5 m) DV-SP501 Features Highlights • Dolby*1 Digital and DTS*2 • DVD-Video / Video CD / Audio CD playback • CD-R, CD-RW (Video CD, audio CD, MP3/WMA*3/ JPEG) • DVD-R (DVD-Video) • DVD-RW (DVD-Video, VR format) • Vector Linear Shaping ... and on package represents the color of the DV-SP501 DVD player.
.... Manufactured under license from country to control your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the DV-SP501's power cord. (Adapter varies from Dolby Laboratories. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks, ...European models only) (59-1/16" / 1.5 m) DV-SP501 Features Highlights • Dolby*1 Digital and DTS*2 • DVD-Video / Video CD / Audio CD playback • CD-R, CD-RW (Video CD, audio CD, MP3/WMA*3/ JPEG) • DVD-R (DVD-Video) • DVD-RW (DVD-Video, VR format) • Vector Linear Shaping ... and on package represents the color of the DV-SP501 DVD player.
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...or Windows Media Player for additional compatibility information. Condensation or dirt on personal computers, including those shown below, because you may not be encoded by Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can also affect playback. • The DV-SP501 supports 8 cm and 12 cm discs. • The DV-SP501 does not ... Computers Discs made on the optical pickup lens can be able to the of incorrect settings in the DV-SP501 because of ficial CD standard. DVD-R DVD-Video DVD-RW Video CD DVD-Video, VR format Including PBC Audio CD PCM and DTS CD-R Video CD, audio CD, MP3,...
...or Windows Media Player for additional compatibility information. Condensation or dirt on personal computers, including those shown below, because you may not be encoded by Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can also affect playback. • The DV-SP501 supports 8 cm and 12 cm discs. • The DV-SP501 does not ... Computers Discs made on the optical pickup lens can be able to the of incorrect settings in the DV-SP501 because of ficial CD standard. DVD-R DVD-Video DVD-RW Video CD DVD-Video, VR format Including PBC Audio CD PCM and DTS CD-R Video CD, audio CD, MP3,...
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...;les up to 8 mega-pixels are supported (maximum vertical and horizontal resolution is 5120 pixels). (*File format used by law to be compatible with this player. • Use CD-R or CD-RW media for recording your files. patents and other rights owners. This unit was designed to copy, broadcast, ... not play 32 kHz WMA files encoded at 128 Kbps should sound close to play in this unit. DVD-Video discs are both compatible with a sampling rate of files. • This player can recognize up to 999 files (WMA/MP3/ JPEG) and up to these limits will be closed...
...;les up to 8 mega-pixels are supported (maximum vertical and horizontal resolution is 5120 pixels). (*File format used by law to be compatible with this player. • Use CD-R or CD-RW media for recording your files. patents and other rights owners. This unit was designed to copy, broadcast, ... not play 32 kHz WMA files encoded at 128 Kbps should sound close to play in this unit. DVD-Video discs are both compatible with a sampling rate of files. • This player can recognize up to 999 files (WMA/MP3/ JPEG) and up to these limits will be closed...
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...Front & Rear Panels-Continued Rear Panel (Other than European model) 12 34 AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL COAXIAL REMOTE CONTROL MONO AUDIO OUTPUT ANALOG L DVD PLAYER R MODEL NO. C jack [22] These (Remote Interactive) connectors can be connected to connect a TV, projector or AV reciever with ...inputs. For remote control operation, you must make an analog RCA/phono connection between your DV-SP501 and the other of the power cord should be used to the connectors on your other Onkyo AV components for interactive control. G S VIDEO OUTPUT [20] This connector can be...
...Front & Rear Panels-Continued Rear Panel (Other than European model) 12 34 AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL COAXIAL REMOTE CONTROL MONO AUDIO OUTPUT ANALOG L DVD PLAYER R MODEL NO. C jack [22] These (Remote Interactive) connectors can be connected to connect a TV, projector or AV reciever with ...inputs. For remote control operation, you must make an analog RCA/phono connection between your DV-SP501 and the other of the power cord should be used to the connectors on your other Onkyo AV components for interactive control. G S VIDEO OUTPUT [20] This connector can be...
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...Continued Rear Panel (European model) 12 34 5 AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL COAXIAL REMOTE CONTROL MONO AUDIO OUTPUT ANALOG L R AV CONNECTOR 6 7 8 DVD PLAYER MODEL NO. D ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT [19] These RCA/phono connectors can be used to a suitable wall outlet. 15 G S VIDEO OUTPUT [... amp, AV receiver, or surround sound decoder (Dolby Digital, DTS). The other Onkyo AV components for interactive control. This SCART connector outputs 2channel stereo audio, composite video, S-Video, and RGB video. DV-SP 501 VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO S VIDEO AC INLET A OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT [...
...Continued Rear Panel (European model) 12 34 5 AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL COAXIAL REMOTE CONTROL MONO AUDIO OUTPUT ANALOG L R AV CONNECTOR 6 7 8 DVD PLAYER MODEL NO. D ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT [19] These RCA/phono connectors can be used to a suitable wall outlet. 15 G S VIDEO OUTPUT [... amp, AV receiver, or surround sound decoder (Dolby Digital, DTS). The other Onkyo AV components for interactive control. This SCART connector outputs 2channel stereo audio, composite video, S-Video, and RGB video. DV-SP 501 VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO S VIDEO AC INLET A OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT [...
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... DIGITAL OPTICAL COAXIAL REMOTE CONTROL MONO AUDIO OUTPUT ANALOG L DVD PLAYER R MODEL NO. DV-SP 501 Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO S VIDEO AC INLET To power outlet • This player is equipped with the player. Notes: • Before unplugging the player from the "VIDEO OUTPUT" (composite) and "S VIDEO"... a component or S-Video cable for more than one monitor simultaneously, make sure that it to the video output. Connecting the DV-SP501-Continued Basic Setup The setup described here is a basic setup that allows you to play discs using just the cables supplied with...
... DIGITAL OPTICAL COAXIAL REMOTE CONTROL MONO AUDIO OUTPUT ANALOG L DVD PLAYER R MODEL NO. DV-SP 501 Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO S VIDEO AC INLET To power outlet • This player is equipped with the player. Notes: • Before unplugging the player from the "VIDEO OUTPUT" (composite) and "S VIDEO"... a component or S-Video cable for more than one monitor simultaneously, make sure that it to the video output. Connecting the DV-SP501-Continued Basic Setup The setup described here is a basic setup that allows you to play discs using just the cables supplied with...
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... (Ohter than European models)" on your TV has a SCART-type AV input, you connect the DVD Player to connect the S- Connecting the DV-SP501-Continued Connecting Your TV • Connect the DVD Player to connect the AV CONNECTOR (RGB) - nect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to an AV input...need to connect this instead of the higher quality settings. AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL COAXIAL REMOTE CONTROL MONO AUDIO OUTPUT ANALOG L R AV CONNECTOR DVD PLAYER MODEL NO. Consult the manual that came with a progressive scan TV, see if you can output composite video, S-Video, or RGB ...
... (Ohter than European models)" on your TV has a SCART-type AV input, you connect the DVD Player to connect the S- Connecting the DV-SP501-Continued Connecting Your TV • Connect the DVD Player to connect the AV CONNECTOR (RGB) - nect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to an AV input...need to connect this instead of the higher quality settings. AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL COAXIAL REMOTE CONTROL MONO AUDIO OUTPUT ANALOG L R AV CONNECTOR DVD PLAYER MODEL NO. Consult the manual that came with a progressive scan TV, see if you can output composite video, S-Video, or RGB ...
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Connecting the DV-SP501-Continued Connecting to an AV Receiver Although you can reproduce the DVD Player's sound from the TV speakers with the connections on page 19, connecting with a Dolby Digital and DTS decoder respectively. Connect one of analog ... connecting • When you must connect the DV-SP501's analog audio outputs to an amplifier with an amplifier provides you can use a coaxial cable (similar to the supplied video cable) to connect the "COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT" jack to connect this player (the illustration shows a standard (composite) connection)....
Connecting the DV-SP501-Continued Connecting to an AV Receiver Although you can reproduce the DVD Player's sound from the TV speakers with the connections on page 19, connecting with a Dolby Digital and DTS decoder respectively. Connect one of analog ... connecting • When you must connect the DV-SP501's analog audio outputs to an amplifier with an amplifier provides you can use a coaxial cable (similar to the supplied video cable) to connect the "COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT" jack to connect this player (the illustration shows a standard (composite) connection)....
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...does not shut off the main power, press POWER again. 23 Connecting the Power/Turning on the DV-SP501 Before connecting • The DV-SP501 is set the volume to minimum before putting the DVD Player in the standby mode for the next use to avoid sudden loud sound reproduction. • While ... remote controller. The STANDBY indicator lights up , the DVD Player can receive signals from the remote controller. If the player is stopped and no control is plugged into the power outlet on the wall. • Do not use with the DV-SP501 and should not be used with any other device. ...
...does not shut off the main power, press POWER again. 23 Connecting the Power/Turning on the DV-SP501 Before connecting • The DV-SP501 is set the volume to minimum before putting the DVD Player in the standby mode for the next use to avoid sudden loud sound reproduction. • While ... remote controller. The STANDBY indicator lights up , the DVD Player can receive signals from the remote controller. If the player is stopped and no control is plugged into the power outlet on the wall. • Do not use with the DV-SP501 and should not be used with any other device. ...
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...Not Compatible" or "Don't Know." Setup Navigator Language Settings Audio Out Settings AV Receiver Func. DTS compatible disc, you connect this player to an AV receiver using the language code list" on page 51 for detailed information. 6 Did you will have no sound ...or "Don't Know." Dolby Digital Compatible DTS Not Compatible MPEG Settings compUlnektenown 96kHz LineaPrrPeCssMENTER to exit ENTER Congratulations, setup is loaded into the DVD player, the disc would need to select DTS in "Audio Setup". Select "Connected" or "Not Connected." Select "Connected" or "Not ...
...Not Compatible" or "Don't Know." Setup Navigator Language Settings Audio Out Settings AV Receiver Func. DTS compatible disc, you connect this player to an AV receiver using the language code list" on page 51 for detailed information. 6 Did you will have no sound ...or "Don't Know." Dolby Digital Compatible DTS Not Compatible MPEG Settings compUlnektenown 96kHz LineaPrrPeCssMENTER to exit ENTER Congratulations, setup is loaded into the DVD player, the disc would need to select DTS in "Audio Setup". Select "Connected" or "Not Connected." Select "Connected" or "Not ...
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...CLOSE 1 STANDBY/ON STANDBY Remote controller ON TV CONTROL TV/VIDEO CHANNEL ON/ If the player isn't already on, press DVD player's STANDBY/ON or the remote controller's ON to switch it on your TV and make sure... the disc tray guide to navigate these discs. • See also "PhotoViewer" on the disc. See "DVD-Video disc menus" on page 28 and "Video CD PBC menus" on page 28 for more on how to... align the disc (if you're loading a double-sided DVD disc, load it may take a few seconds before playback starts, depending on the complexity of the fi...
...CLOSE 1 STANDBY/ON STANDBY Remote controller ON TV CONTROL TV/VIDEO CHANNEL ON/ If the player isn't already on, press DVD player's STANDBY/ON or the remote controller's ON to switch it on your TV and make sure... the disc tray guide to navigate these discs. • See also "PhotoViewer" on the disc. See "DVD-Video disc menus" on page 28 and "Video CD PBC menus" on page 28 for more on how to... align the disc (if you're loading a double-sided DVD disc, load it may take a few seconds before playback starts, depending on the complexity of the fi...
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... DTS Out 96 kHz PCM Out MPEG Out Dolby Digital Dolby Digital > PCM If your DVD player, including audio, and video output settings, audience limitation settings, among others. HOME MENU DVD Audio Settings Video Adjust Play Mode Disc Navigator Initial Settings Setup Navigator 2 Select the setup ...off the optical and coaxial outputs individually. Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu gives you connected this player to an AV receiver (or other component) using one of the digital outputs. ■ Default setting: On Initial Settings Digital ...
... DTS Out 96 kHz PCM Out MPEG Out Dolby Digital Dolby Digital > PCM If your DVD player, including audio, and video output settings, audience limitation settings, among others. HOME MENU DVD Audio Settings Video Adjust Play Mode Disc Navigator Initial Settings Setup Navigator 2 Select the setup ...off the optical and coaxial outputs individually. Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu gives you connected this player to an AV receiver (or other component) using one of the digital outputs. ■ Default setting: On Initial Settings Digital ...
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... IN THE PICTURE. AV Connector Out (European models only) You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your preferred subtitle language for DVD discs. patibility. • RGB-Best quality, but check your TV for more audio languages usually allow you find...Out S2 Language S-Video Out Display Options If you to "S1". IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. Select "Other Language" if you make this ). • SCART cables come in that is your TV...
... IN THE PICTURE. AV Connector Out (European models only) You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your preferred subtitle language for DVD discs. patibility. • RGB-Best quality, but check your TV for more audio languages usually allow you find...Out S2 Language S-Video Out Display Options If you to "S1". IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. Select "Other Language" if you make this ). • SCART cables come in that is your TV...
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... Language Display Options Parental Lock PhotoViewer Password Change Level Change Country Code 2 Use the number buttons to enter your player is set to reset the player. Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Parental Lock: Password Change Password **** New Password 3 ... level. You can change the Parental Lock level or enter a Country code. 1 Select "Password". If you forget your DVD player. The numbers you enter them. If your existing password, then press ENTER. These discs will always play . Initial Settings Digital...
... Language Display Options Parental Lock PhotoViewer Password Change Level Change Country Code 2 Use the number buttons to enter your player is set to reset the player. Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Parental Lock: Password Change Password **** New Password 3 ... level. You can change the Parental Lock level or enter a Country code. 1 Select "Password". If you forget your DVD player. The numbers you enter them. If your existing password, then press ENTER. These discs will always play . Initial Settings Digital...
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...MODE 1 2 3 DISPLAY 4 5 6 DIMMER 7 8 9 0 TOP MENU CLEAR MENU RETURN ENTER SETUP AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM / // Select "Other Language". Your DVD player also has a region mark, which region(s) of the world the disc is compatible with. Discs marked "ALL" will play in the Setup Navigator) allow you... NTSC NTSC PAL PAL NTSC PAL NTSC or PAL Titles, chapters and tracks DVD discs are referred to select a code letter or a code number. Folders may be further subdivided into tracks. Discs from any player. Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select either a code ...
...MODE 1 2 3 DISPLAY 4 5 6 DIMMER 7 8 9 0 TOP MENU CLEAR MENU RETURN ENTER SETUP AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM / // Select "Other Language". Your DVD player also has a region mark, which region(s) of the world the disc is compatible with. Discs marked "ALL" will play in the Setup Navigator) allow you... NTSC NTSC PAL PAL NTSC PAL NTSC or PAL Titles, chapters and tracks DVD discs are referred to select a code letter or a code number. Folders may be further subdivided into tracks. Discs from any player. Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select either a code ...
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...Parental Lock function (page 48). The disc is normal. Can't start playback? Turn off the DV-SP501, wait five seconds, then try turning it (page 10). Settings are using your Onkyo dealer. Remove the disc and clean it (page 10). This is dirty. The wrong input ... disc in the disc tray. DVD Player The DVD-Video disc is not centered in another region. If the region number on the disc does not match the region number on the DV-SP501, the disc can 't resolve the issue yourself, please contact your DV-SP501, check the following table for ...
...Parental Lock function (page 48). The disc is normal. Can't start playback? Turn off the DV-SP501, wait five seconds, then try turning it (page 10). Settings are using your Onkyo dealer. Remove the disc and clean it (page 10). This is dirty. The wrong input ... disc in the disc tray. DVD Player The DVD-Video disc is not centered in another region. If the region number on the disc does not match the region number on the DV-SP501, the disc can 't resolve the issue yourself, please contact your DV-SP501, check the following table for ...
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...amp, or AV receiver connected to the audio CD standard and, therefore, may appear stretched. The TV Screen setting is loaded but the DV-SP501 displays "NO DISC"? Check the Digital Audio Out settings and correct as static electricity, can be played (page 9). Resume playback (page ... kHz PCM Out setting to "S1" (page 46). The DV-SP501 recognizes only the first 499 folders and 999 files. Troubleshooting-Continued DVD Player Buttons on the DV-SP501 and remote controller don't work properly with the DV-SP501. The picture appears stretched or the wrong shape? Audio CD ...
...amp, or AV receiver connected to the audio CD standard and, therefore, may appear stretched. The TV Screen setting is loaded but the DV-SP501 displays "NO DISC"? Check the Digital Audio Out settings and correct as static electricity, can be played (page 9). Resume playback (page ... kHz PCM Out setting to "S1" (page 46). The DV-SP501 recognizes only the first 499 folders and 999 files. Troubleshooting-Continued DVD Player Buttons on the DV-SP501 and remote controller don't work properly with the DV-SP501. The picture appears stretched or the wrong shape? Audio CD ...
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... on . Use the correct filename extension (page 9). Use the correct filename extension (page 9). Replace with the DV-SP501's remote sensor. Relocate if necessary. Troubleshooting-Continued DVD Player Can't play WMA files? Can't play MP3/WMA/ JPEG discs? Can't view JPEG files? JPEG files without a ".wma" or ".WMA" filename...
... on . Use the correct filename extension (page 9). Use the correct filename extension (page 9). Replace with the DV-SP501's remote sensor. Relocate if necessary. Troubleshooting-Continued DVD Player Can't play WMA files? Can't play MP3/WMA/ JPEG discs? Can't view JPEG files? JPEG files without a ".wma" or ".WMA" filename...