User manual ONKYO DR-C500

[. . . ] Contents Before Using Your DVD Changer Receiver DVD Changer Receiver Getting Started DR-C500 Instruction Manual Setup Basic Operation Advanced Operation Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DVD Changer Receiver. 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 Changer Receiver. Please retain this manual for future reference. Other E WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). [. . . ] (Only "Stereo" can be selected. ) · Only "PL II Movie" or "PL II Music" can be selected when "Speaker 3ch" is selected. Checking the Sound System of the Playing Source The DVD Changer Receiver will automatically detect the sound system when DOLBY DIGITAL Surround ( ), DTS Surround ( ), or PCM/MP3 DIGITAL (2 channel digital stereo) is played back. The corresponding sound system indicator lights in the DVD Changer Receiver's display. DTS DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL (PCM/MP3) Note · When the input source is monaural, such as AM radio ro TV, if you set the surround mode to PLII Movie or PLII Music, sound reproduction is concentrated around the center speaker. Surround mode is especially suited for enjoyment of monaural sound. 28 ST AN DBY / O N DVD SEND / LEARN LIGHT MODE RCVR / VCR TV CBL / SAT INPUT DIMMER SLEEP 1 4 7 -- / --- 2 5 8 0 A-B 3 PRESET 6 MASTER VOLUME 9 ENTER MEM CLR RANDOM MU TIN G RE PE AT CH ­ TOP MENU VOLUME UP CH + MENU ENTER TV / VCR RETURN DOWN ON SCREEN PLAY SP A SLOW SP B STEP FM MODE PRGV SURROUND DISC CH SEL T. TONE SP SETUP IPM ACOUSTIC LATE CONTROL NIGHT AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM 5/ SW MODE T. TONE CH SEL DISTANCE RC-504M Adjusting Each Speaker's Relative Volume Balance Temporarily You can readjust each speaker's relative volume balance according to your preference while listening to the sound. The adjusted values will return to the values set on page 26 when the DVD Changer Receiver enters standby mode. 2 CH SEL 1 Remote controller only CH SEL « (Checking each speaker's relative volume balance) While playing the source, press CH SEL repeatedly. Each press of the button changes the speaker which outputs the sound and the selected speaker appears in the display in the following order: L ch (Front left ch. ) C ch (Center ch. ) R ch (Front right ch. ) LS ch (Surround left ch. ) RS ch (Surround right ch. ) SW ch (Subwoofer) (Adjusting each speaker's relative volume balance) Press CH SEL repeatedly to select the speaker, then press 5/ to adjust the volume level. The volume level can be adjusted between ­10dB and +10dB. Repeat this step to change another speaker's volume balance. Saving the adjusted values Remote controller only Press T. TONE. T. TONE Notes · Any speaker that is not included in the speaker configuration on pages 24-25 is not selected even if it is actually connected. · The display returns to normal if no button is pressed for 5 seconds. 29 ST AN DBY / O N DVD SEND / LEARN LIGHT MODE RCVR / VCR TV CBL / SAT INPUT Enjoying the Sound Effects RE DIMMER SLEEP 1 4 7 -- / --- 2 5 8 0 A-B 3 PRESET 6 MASTER VOLUME 9 ENTER CLR MEM RANDOM AT PE VOLUME UP MU TIN G CH ­ TOP MENU CH + MENU ENTER TV / VCR RETURN DOWN ON SCREEN PLAY SP A SP B STEP FM MODE PRGV SURROUND DISC ACOUSTIC CONTROL SLOW SP SETUP IPM ACOUSTIC LATE CONTROL NIGHT AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM LATE NIGHT SW MODE T. TONE CH SEL DISTANCE RC-504M Using the LATE NIGHT Function · The LATE NIGHT function operates when the sound is DOLBY DIGITAL Surround. If you play a movie at low volume at night, set this function to "Low" or "High" to narrow the dynamic range of the sound and make it easier to hear. Boosting the Super Bass Sounds/ High Frequency Sounds You can enjoy more dynamic sounds by boosting the super bass/high frequency sounds, even with decreased volume. Remote controller only LATE NIGHT Press LATE NIGHT. The current setting appears in the display. To change the setting, press the button repeatedly while the current setting is displayed. · When the button is pressed while DOLBY DIGITAL Surround sound is being reproduced "LOW", "HIGH" or "OFF" can be selected. Remote controller only ACOUSTIC CONTROL Press ACOUSTIC CONTROL on the remote controller. Each press of the button changes the acoustic mode as follows: "A. CTRL 1" appears in the display. The super bass sounds are boosted. "A. CTRL 2" appears in the display. The super bass sounds are further reinforced and the high frequency sounds are also reinforced. "A. CTRL OFF" appears in the display. Blinking Note · The LATE NIGHT effect is determined by each DOLBY DIGITAL sound source. Some sources may produce little or no effect. 30 Various Functions Common to all the Sources ST AN DBY / O N DVD SEND / LEARN LIGHT MODE RCVR / VCR TV CBL / SAT INPUT DIMMER SLEEP 1 4 7 -- / --- 2 5 8 0 A-B 3 PRESET 6 MASTER VOLUME 9 ENTER CLR MEM RANDOM MASTER VOLUME MUTING RE PE AT MU TIN G CH ­ TOP MENU VOLUME UP CH + MENU ENTER TV / VCR RETURN DOWN ON SCREEN PLAY SP A SP B SP A SLOW SP B STEP FM MODE PRGV SURROUND DISC SP SETUP IPM ACOUSTIC LATE CONTROL NIGHT AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM MASTER VOLUME PHONES jack SW MODE T. TONE CH SEL DISTANCE RC-504M Turning on/off the SPEAKERS A/ SPEAKERS B Systems You can turn on or off the speaker systems connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A and B connectors individually. Note When you select "SPEAKER A+B", the SPEAKER A system reproduces stereo sound automatically. (The listening mode is set to "Stereo. ") When you select "SPEAKER A", the listening mode returns to the previous mode. Adjusting the Volume The volume of the front left and right, center, surround left and right, and subwoofer speakers will be adjusted at the same time. When headphones are connected (see next page), you can adjust the volume of the sound through the headphones. Operating with the remote controller Press MASTER VOLUME 5/. MASTER VOLUME Operating with the remote controller SP A SLOW SP B STEP Press SP A or SP B repeatedly to turn the SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS B system On/Off. Each press of the button changes the On/Off mode. Operating with the unit Turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise to increase the volume, or counterclockwise (anticlockwise) to decrease the volume. Listening Through Headphones Connect the plug of the stereo headphones to the PHONES jack. Muting the Sound Remote controller only MU TIN G Press MUTING. "MUTING" appears in the multipurpose display for about three seconds. Also the MUTING indicator flashes in the display during the muting mode. Notes · The speakers will not reproduce sound while headphones are connected. · The listening mode is set to "Stereo" after connecting the headphones to the PHONES jack. · When you disconnect the headphones, the listening mode returns to the previous mode. To restore the sound, press MUTING again. Tip · If you turn off the unit during muting and turn it on again, the sound will be restored. The sound will also be restored if you adjust the MASTER VOLUME during muting. 31 ST AN DBY / O N DVD SEND / LEARN LIGHT MODE RCVR / VCR TV CBL / SAT INPUT Various Functions Common to all the Sources DIMMER SLEEP DIMMER SLEEP 1 4 7 -- / --- 2 5 8 0 A-B 3 PRESET 6 MASTER VOLUME 9 ENTER CLR MEM RANDOM RE PE AT MU TIN G CH ­ TOP MENU VOLUME UP CH + MENU ENTER TV / VCR RETURN DOWN ON SCREEN PLAY SP A SLOW SP B STEP FM MODE PRGV SURROUND DISC SP SETUP IPM ACOUSTIC LATE CONTROL NIGHT AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM SW MODE T. TONE CH SEL DISTANCE RC-504M Controlling the Brightness of the Display Using the Sleep Timer Remote controller only SLEEP Press SLEEP. [. . . ] Try to use an antenna with more elements. (For installation of the outdoor antenna, consult your nearest dealer as it requires special skills and experience. ) ­ ­ ­ Pages 52 20, 21 20, 21 Tuner Sound is distorted or sound · The radio wave is distorted. · Cars are running or airplanes are flying near the house. · There is a tall building or a mountain nearby. [. . . ]