Contents Before Using Your DVD Player DVD Player Getting Started DV-S555 Instruction Manual Basic Playback Advanced Playback Thank you for purchasing the ONKYO DVD Player. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new DVD Player. Please retain this manual for future reference.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Precautions This unit contains a semiconductor laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”. So, to use this model properly, read this Instruction Manual carefully. In case of any trouble, please contact the store where you purchased the unit. To prevent being exposed to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. CAUTION: VISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
Precautions 1. Regional Restriction Codes (Region Number) Regional restriction codes are built into DVD Players and DVDVideo media for each sales region. If the regional code of the DVD Player does not match one of the regional codes on the DVD-Video, playback is not possible. The regional number can be found on the rear panel of the DVD Player. (e.g. 1 for Region 1) 2. About This Manual This manual explains the basic procedures for operating the DVD Player.
Notes on Discs This section shows you how to handle, clean, and store discs. About VIDEO CDs Playable Discs This DVD Player supports VIDEO CDs equipped with the PBC (Version 2.0) function. (PBC is the abbreviation of Playback Control.) You can enjoy two playback variations depending on the type of disc. • VIDEO CD not equipped with PBC function (Version 1.1) Sound and movies can be played on this DVD Player in the same way as an audio CD. • VIDEO CD equipped with PBC function (Version 2.
Notes on Discs Handling Discs • Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Playback side • Do not attach paper or tape to discs. Cleaning Discs • Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean. • If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth, wipe the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finish with a dry cloth.
Table of Contents Important Safeguards/Precautions/Notes on Discs/Table of Contents ............. 2–7 Getting Started Features/Supplied Accessories ............................................................................. 9 Preparing the Remote Controller .......................................................................... 9 Index to Parts and Controls ................................................................................ 10 Connecting to a TV ...........................................
Getting Started Features/Supplied Accessories Features DTS*1/Dolby Digital*2/MPEG2/PCM Digital Audio Outputs Advanced 96-kHz/24-Bit D/A Converters Video CD Capability 27-MHz/10-bit Video D/A Conversion Audiophile-Grade Audio Performance Composite Outputs/Component Video Output High Resolution On-screen Display Full-Function Remote Control Supplied Powerful preprogrammed remote (USA and Canadian models only) Direct Digital Path *1 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
Preparing the Remote Controller Inserting the Batteries 1 Open the battery compartment cover. Using the Remote Controller Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor. Remote control sensor m 30˚ Ab ou t 5 30˚ 2 Insert the two R6 (size AA) batteries. Be sure to match the + and – ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the battery compartment. Notes 3 Close the battery compartment cover.
Index to Parts and Controls For operational instructions, see the page indicated in brackets [ ]. ■ Front panel 1 2 3 4 ! 5 @ 1 POWER switch and STANDBY indicator [15] Turns on the main power supply for the DV-S555. The DV-S555 enters standby state and the STANDBY indicator lights up. Pressing the switch again to the off position (— OFF) shuts down the main power supply into the DV-S555. • Before turning on the power, make sure all cables are properly connected.
■ Display 1 2 DVD 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 LAST REPEAT VCD TITLE CHAPTER TRACK REMAIN COND. D DTS GUI 0 -= 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ~ 8 9 0 = ~ £/8 indicator Inserted disc indicator TITLE indicator Angle icon indicator CHAPTER/TRACK indicator REPEAT indicator REMAIN indicator LAST indicator COND. indicator ŸD indicator DTS indicator GUI indicator Multifunctional indicator (e.g.
Index to Parts and Controls Remote controller (The illustration shows the RC-449DV remote controller.) - FR/FF 1/¡ buttons [21] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ON OPEN / CLOSE TV ON / STANDBY STANDBY ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE LAST M COND.
Connecting to a TV Before connecting • Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV. • When you connect the DVD Player to the TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the mains before making any connections. • Connect the DVD Player to the TV directly. If you connect the DVD Player to a VCR, TV/VCR combination, or video selector, the playback picture may be distorted as DVD videos are copy protected. Incomplete • Connect the plugs securely.
Connecting to an Amplifier (To Enjoy the Sound Advantage of the DVD Player) Although you can reproduce the DVD Player’s sound from the TV speakers with the connections on the opposite page, connecting with an amplifier provides you high quality dynamic sounds. To reproduce Dolby Digital surround, MPEG1 audio, MPEG2 audio, and DTS surround sound, you need to connect to an amplifier with a Dolby Digital, MPEG1 audio, MPEG2 audio, and DTS decoder respectively.
Connecting the Power/ Turning on the DVD Player Before connecting • The DV-S555 is shipped with the main power (POWER) switch in the on position (_ ON). When the power cord is plugged in for the first time, the DV-S555 will automatically enter the standby state and the STANDBY indicator will light (same condition after step 2 below). • Make sure that all the connections on pages 13 and 14 are complete (the connection to a TV is required).
Setting Up the Player The Setup Navigator has been designed to simplify the process of getting the DVD player ready to perform. Designed as a series of on-screen multiple-choice questions, the Setup Navigator automatically sets the audio, video, and language settings according to how the questions are answered. Once this procedure is complete, it will be possible to begin using the DVD player to enjoy DVDs.
ON ON OPEN / CLOSE TV ON / STANDBY STANDBY ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE LAST M COND.
Using the Setup Navigator ■ Setting digital audio connections to an AV amplifier or decoder The [Digital Jack] screen establishes whether digital connections have been made to an AV amplifier, receiver, or external decoder. As there are numerous options available, please refer to the instructions supplied with the component the player is connected to determine what digital audio formats can be decoded. If you have made no digital connections, select [Not Connected].
Getting Started Using Your DVD Player ON ON OPEN / CLOSE TV ON / STANDBY STANDBY ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE LAST M COND.
Getting Started Using Your DVD Player DVD DVD VCD When a Menu Screen is Displayed Menu screens are displayed for DVDs that have menu screens or Video CDs that include Playback Control (PBC). DVDs often contain extra information that can be accessed in the DVD menu and sometimes makes navigating DVD menu screens as enjoyable as watching the feature presentation.
ON OPEN / CLOSE TV ON / STANDBY STANDBY ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE LAST M COND.
ON ON Getting Started Using Your DVD Player OPEN / CLOSE TV ON / STANDBY STANDBY ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE LAST M COND.
ON OPEN / CLOSE TV ON / STANDBY Still Frame/Slow Play STANDBY ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE LAST M COND. M DIMMER DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU CH - CH + VOL + ENTER VOL - RETURN The video images on DVD and Video CD can be viewed as a still frame, played back at slow speeds and even advanced frame by frame.
Locating a Specific Title/Folder/Chapter/ Track/Location DVD VCD CD MP3 Searching for a Title, Folder, Chapter, Track, or Location on a Disc This player offers different ways of accessing the information on a DVD, Video CD, CD or MP3. Using SEARCH, you can search for titles or chapters on a DVD, tracks on a Video CD, CD or folders or tracks on a MP3 and even select the point in time to start playback. 1 Press SEARCH repeatedly to select the type of search.
ON OPEN / CLOSE TV ON / STANDBY TOP MENU 2/3/5/∞ STANDBY ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE LAST M COND.
ON OPEN / CLOSE TV ON / STANDBY Repeat Play STANDBY ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE LAST M COND. M DIMMER DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU CH - CH + VOL + ENTER VOL - RETURN You can repeat an entire title, folder, chapter or track, or just a part.
OPEN / CLOSE ON TV ON / STANDBY Random Play STANDBY ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE LAST M COND. M DIMMER DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU CH - CH + VOL + ENTER ENTER VOL - RETURN Play titles, chapters, or tracks on a disc in random order.
Playing in a Favorite Order The titles and chapters within a title on a DVD and similarly MP3, CD and Video CD tracks can be arranged to play in the order you want. With this player, it is possible to make a program as you watch a DVD or Video CD or while listening to an MP3 or a CD . DVD Programming DVDs A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized. 1 ■ To program a pause in a program Press 8 instead of a number button. Press PROGRAM. PROGRAM The Program screen appears.
ON OPEN / CLOSE TV ON / STANDBY STANDBY ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE LAST M COND. M DIMMER DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU CH - CH + VOL + 2/3/5/∞ ENTER ENTER VOL - RETURN 8 7 SETUP TV/ VCR PAUSE STOP FR FF £ PLAY DOWN UP STEP/ SLOW Number buttons 1 2 3 + 4 5 6 - 7 8 FUNCTION M +10 9 SEARCH CLEAR A-B PROGRAM 0 RANDOM REPEAT CLEAR PROGRAM REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-449DV DVD TV MP3 Programming MP3s A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized.
Playing in a Favorite Order VCD DVD CD Programming Video CDs, CDs A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized. 1 The program screen appears. When a Video CD or CD is loaded, the cursor appears in the program window. Track MP3 Additional programming options After you have made a program, it is then possible to confirm, add, or clear the contents of the program. On a CD or Video CD track program, press PROGRAM to confirm. The program screen displays the current program.
ON OPEN / CLOSE TV ON / STANDBY STANDBY ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE LAST M COND. M DIMMER DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU CH - CH + VOL + 2/3/5/∞ ENTER ENTER VOL - RETURN SETUP TV/ VCR PAUSE STOP FR FF DOWN 1 2 3 + 4 5 6 - 7 8 £ PLAY UP STEP/ SLOW Number buttons FUNCTION M +10 9 SEARCH CLEAR A-B PROGRAM 0 RANDOM REPEAT CLEAR PROGRAM REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-449DV DVD ■ To add a title/chapter/track to a program Press and hold PROGRAM for about 2 seconds.
ON OPEN / CLOSE TV ON / STANDBY Selecting the Camera Angle ANGLE STANDBY ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE LAST M COND. M DIMMER DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU CH - MENU CH + VOL + ENTER VOL - RETURN You can select a camera angle when viewing DVDs with the multi-angle option.
Selecting the Audio/ Subtitle Language ON OPEN / CLOSE TV ON / STANDBY STANDBY ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE LAST M COND.
Continuing Playback from a Specified Location (Last Memory) ON OPEN / CLOSE TV ON / STANDBY STANDBY LAST M STANDBY ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE LAST M COND. M DIMMER DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU CH - CH + VOL + ENTER VOL - RETURN The Last Memory function is convenient when you want to continue viewing a disc from the point where you were watching before.
Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory) ON OPEN / CLOSE TV ON / STANDBY COND. M STANDBY ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE LAST M COND. M DIMMER DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU CH - CH + VOL + ENTER VOL - RETURN You can store in memory settings for DVDs you often watch. Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the player, or switch power to the player to standby. If you load a disc that has its settings memorized, “COND.” appears in the display.
Viewing Disc Information Use DISPLAY to get current information about the disc currently loaded. You can get information about the titles and chapters on a DVD or tracks on a Video CD or CD or folders and tracks on a MP3. When viewing DVDs, you can also check the digital bitstream transmission rate. DVD VCD CD MP3 Viewing Disc Information during while a disc is playing DISPLAY Press DISPLAY during while a disc is playing. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change the information being displayed.
ON OPEN / CLOSE TV ON / STANDBY STANDBY ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE LAST M COND. M DIMMER DISPLAY TOP MENU 2/3 MENU CH - CH + VOL + DISPLAY DIMMER ENTER VOL - RETURN ■ Using DIMMER function SETUP TV/ VCR PAUSE STOP FR FF DOWN 1 2 3 + 4 5 6 - 7 8 PLAY Press DIMMER to change the display brightness. UP STEP/ SLOW Each time DIMMER is pressed, the display brightness of the unit changes as shown below.
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings The procedure on this page describes how to operate the menus on the Setup screen. These menus are used to set and adjust a number of system settings. The various functions that can be adjusted are covered throughout this manual. The procedure on this page provides a basic outline for using the Setup screen menus. Using the Setup Screen Menus 1 ON Press ON (STANDBY/ON on the front panel). 6 Use the cursor buttons (3) to enter the setting options.
ON OPEN / CLOSE TV ON / STANDBY STANDBY ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE LAST M COND. M DIMMER DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU CH - CH + VOL + 2/3/5/∞ ENTER ENTER VOL - RETURN RETURN SETUP SETUP TV/ VCR PAUSE STOP PLAY FR FF DOWN 1 2 3 UP + 4 5 6 - 7 8 STEP/ SLOW FUNCTION M +10 9 SEARCH CLEAR A-B PROGRAM 0 RANDOM REPEAT REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-449DV DVD ■ When setting up for the first time It is recommended to set up player using the Setup Navigator (page 16).
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the Audio Soundtrack Audio DRC stands for Audio Dynamic Range Compression. When Audio DRC is on, soft sounds such as dialog can be heard more clearly without making loud sounds even louder. Select from three levels of compression depending on how much effect you want. When Audio DRC is set to [Off], there is no effect on the audio source. Make changes to the [Audio DRC] setting in the Setup screen Audio menu.
■ DTS Out ■ MPEG Out This player is capable of outputting DTS digital audio for DVDs recorded in DTS. When this player is connected to an AV component that has a built-in DTS decoder, select [DTS]. If your system is not equipped to decode DTS, select [Off]. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your audio components if you are unsure about compatibility with DTS.
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Setting the TV Screen Size The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while the width-to-height ratio of wide screen and high-definition TVs is 16:9. This width-to-height ratio is called the aspect ratio. When viewing software recorded in different aspect ratios, the image’s height to width ratio can be switched to match the TV or monitor being used. Make changes to the TV screen size in the [TV Screen] setting in the Setup screen Video 1 menu.
Setting the Video 1 Options ■ Switching the S-Video Output Expert You can Switch the kind of S-Video signal output from the SVideo outputs. If you connected your TV with an S-Video cord, in rare cases the TV picture may appear stretched. In this case switch the output from [S2] to [S1]. Make changes in the [S-Video Out] in the Setup screen Video 1 menu in the [Expert] menu mode (page 39).
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Adjusting the Video Quality You can either select a preprogrammed setting designed to match certain program types or make adjustments to match your own preferences and save them in the player’s memory. Make changes to the [Video Adjust] setting in the Setup screen Video 2 menu. ■ Adjusting the picture quality settings – To create your own setting (1) 1 Use the cursor button (3) to select [Start] then press ENTER.
5 Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to adjust the settings. Adjust these while a disc is playing to see the effect of changes immediately. 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to make adjustments to other settings. If you would like to save the settings in the player’s memory, be sure to select either [1], [2], or [3] in the [Memory] setting to establish which memory location to save the new settings in.
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Setting the Video 2 Options ■ Changing the Background of the Screen You can select a background to appear when the player is in the stop mode. Make changes to the [Background] setting in the Setup screen Video 2 menu.
Setting the Language Options DVDs have the capacity to contain a great deal of audio information, which includes the ability to hold up to 8 different language tracks and subtitle information in as many as 32 different languages. This section outlines the variety of audio language and subtitle options available with this player.
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Setting the Language Options ■ Selecting a subtitle language preference The subtitle language that you will normally display can be selected from the subtitles programmed on a disc. Even when the subtitle language is changed during playback by pressing SUBTITLE, the language selected at this setting will be selected when the disc is changed. Make changes to the [Subtitle Language] setting in the Setup screen Language menu. You cannot make this setting with a disc playing.
■ Selecting subtitles, assist subtitles or no subtitles Expert Use this function to turn the subtitles on or off. Additionally, some DVDs provide assist subtitles that provide additional explanations of scenes in addition to the standard subtitles for viewers who are hard of hearing. Select [Assist Subtitle] to display these subtitles on DVDs where this function is offered. Make changes to the [Subtitle Display] setting in the Setup screen Language menu in the [Expert] menu mode (page 39).
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences (page 47, 48).
Setting the Parental Lock Level This player lets you set the Parental Lock if the DVD has a parental lock level recorded on it. With Parental Lock capable discs, you can block access to material you feel is inappropriate for your children. Refer to the DVD disc jacket and the accompanying documentation to see if a particular disc contains a parental lock level. Make changes to the [Parental Lock] setting in the Setup screen General menu.
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Setting the Parental Lock Level ■ Setting the Parental Lock Level Change the Parental Lock level to a higher or lower level according to the settings printed on the DVD disc jacket or accompanying documentation. If you use the Condition Memory function to save the settings for a particular disc, the Parental Lock level is saved as well.
Country Code List Country Input-code Country-code ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BELGIUM BRAZIL CANADA CHILE CHINA DENMARK FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY HONG KONG INDIA INDONESIA ITALY JAPAN KOREA, REPUBLIC OF MALAYSIA MEXICO NETHERLANDS NEW ZEALAND NORWAY PAKISTAN PHILIPPINES PORTUGAL RUSSIAN FEDERATION SINGAPORE SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA THAILAND UNITED KINGDOM UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0118 0121 0120 0205 0218 0301 0312 0314 0411 0609 0618 0405 0811 0914 0904 0920 1016 1118 1325 1324 14
ON OPEN / CLOSE TV ON / STANDBY Adjusting Audio and Video Settings STANDBY ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE LAST M COND. M DIMMER DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU CH - CH + VOL + 2/3/5/∞ ENTER ENTER VOL - RETURN SETUP SETUP TV/ VCR PAUSE STOP PLAY FR FF DOWN 1 2 3 UP + 4 5 6 - 7 8 STEP/ SLOW FUNCTION M +10 FUNCTION M 9 SEARCH CLEAR A-B PROGRAM 0 RANDOM REPEAT REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-449DV DVD Memorizing settings (Function Memory) Up to 5 settings can be memorized.
Pre-programming remote controller (USA and Canadian models only) ON ON STANDBY OPEN / CLOSE TV ON / STANDBY STANDBY ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE LAST M COND.
Pre-programming remote controller Pre-programming Code List Brand ADMIRAL AOC BELL & HOWELL BROKSONIC CRAIG CROSLEX CURTIS MATHIS DAEWOO DAYTRON EMERSON FISHER GE GOLDSTAR HITACHI JC PENNEY JVC KTV LXI MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI NEC PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS PIONEER PORTLAND PROSCAN QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA SAMSUNG SANYO SCOTT SHARP SIGNATURE 2000 SONY SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TOSHIBA VIDTECH WARDS YAMAHA ZENITH 56 Code 01-03 04 01, 02 04 05-08 09 04, 08, 10 04, 11, 12 13 04-08, 13, 14 15 03, 04, 16-18 04, 13, 19 04, 13,
Others Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Refer also to the respective instruction manuals of the connected components and TV. Symptoms Causes Remedies Pages The DVD Player doesn’t switch on. • The mains lead is disconnected. • Check the connection of the mains lead. 15 • The main power is set to OFF. • There is external noise in the computer circuits of the DVD Player. • Turn on the main power.
Symptoms Causes Remedies Pages No sound is reproduced. • The Setup screen Audio menu [96 kHz PCM Out] setting is set to [96 kHz]. • Either connect using the analog outputs, or set [96kHz PCM Out] in the Audio menu to [96kHz 3 48 kHz]. • Set [Digital Out] to [On]. 41 • Check the current sound signal conversion method, and select the right setting. • Press 3 or 8 to exit the pause mode. • Increase the volume level. 40, 41 • DTS audio is only output from the digital output jacks.
Specifications DVD Player Power supply USA and Canadian models: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Other models: AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption USA and Canadian models: 14 W Other models: 15 W Weight 3.4 kg, 7.5 lbs.
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