Onkyo DRL 50 Owners Manual

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ONKYO® Contents

Before Using Your DVD Receiver

DVD Receiver

DR-LS 0

Instruction Manual

Basic Operation

Advanced Operation

Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DVD Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and turning on the power.

Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new DVD Receiver.

Please retain this manual for future reference.

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WARNING:

To REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE To RAIN 0R
MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTHIQUE
DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence 01 uninsulated
dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of
suIlicient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Important Safety Instructions

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Read Instructions -All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the appliance is
operated.

Retain Instructions - The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.

Heed Warnings -All warnings on the appliance and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.

Follow Instructions -All operating and use instructions
should be followed.

Cleaning - Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet
before cleaning. The appliance should be cleaned only
as recommended by the manufacturer.

Attachments - Do not use attachments not
recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they
may cause hazards.

Water and Moisture - Do not use the appliance near
water -for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a
swimming pool; and the like.

Accessories - Do not place the appliance on an
unstable cart. stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
appliance may fall. causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only
with a cart, stand, tripod. bracket, or table recommended
by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. Any
mounting of the appliance should
follow the manufacturers
instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended
by the manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.

Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation
of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, and
these openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the
appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
The appliance should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided. There should be free space of at
least 20 cm (8 in.) and an opening behind the appliance.

Power Sources -The appliance should be operated
only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or
local power company.

Grounding or Polarization - The appliance may be
equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug
will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to
fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

plug.

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Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the appliance.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location
of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes.
and requirements for the grounding electrode. See FIGURE
1.

Lightning - For added protection for the appliance during a
lightning storm. or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the appliance due to lightning and power-line
surges,

Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such
power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords. or integral convenience receptacles as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.

Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind
into the appliance through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the appliance.

Servicing - Do not attempt to service the appliance
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Ftefer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

Damage Requiring Service - Unplug the appliance form
the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:

A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

B. If liquid has been spilled. or objects have fallen into the
appliance,

C. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water,

D. If the appliance does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the appliance to its normal operation,

E. If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any
way, and

F. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in
performance - this indicates a need for service.

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Selecting the Audio/
Subtitle Language

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Changing the Audio Language (Multi-

Before operating the
remote controller

This switches the functions
of buttons. Press the desired
button within 10 seconds
after pressing this button.

Press SHIFT.

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Selecting a Subtitle Language

Language Function)

Dolby Digital. PCM, and other audio data can be recorded on
DVDs in a number of languages or audio tracks. letting you
choose the desired language or audio.

Audio Press AUDIO repeatedly to select
the desired language.
SWMODE Pressing AUDIO once displays the
{th currently selected language. Subsequent
presses rotates through the audio

languages available on the DVD.

Notes

- You cannot switch languages if there is only one language
recorded on the disc.

- Switching the audio language may not be possible with some
titles. In this case, the 3 mark will be displayed.

- For some titles, selection can be made using the DVD menu.
In these cases, press MENU to display the DVD menu screen
and then make your selection.

- When you erase the resume position or replace a disc, the DVD
receiver returns to the automatic setting in the setting menu (page
75).

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For enjoyment of karaoke or similar format Video CDs and MPas it is
possible to select stereo audio, or either right or left channel mono
depending on the requirements of the source.

Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to switch the audio
type.

Audio output changes from [1/L] (Left channel) to

[2/Fl] (Flight channel) to [Stereo].

Note

With karaoke and other discs, set the appropriate audio type for
singing and accompaniment after referring to information on the disc
jacket or accompanying material.

(Multi-Language Subtitles)

You can select a desired subtitle language with DVDs that
have subtitle data in multiple languages recorded on them.

suarmE Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during
fi playback.

Pressing SUBTITLE once displays the
currently selected subtitle language.
Subsequent presses rotates through the
subtitle languages available on the DVD.

Notes

The subtitle language cannot be switched it the subtitle language
is not recorded, or if only one language is recorded.

Switching the subtitle language may not be possible with some
discs. In this case, the g mark will be displayed.

To clear subtitles during playback, press SUBTITLE and then
press CLEAR, or press SUBTITLE until [Off] appears.

For some discs, subtitle language selection can be made using
the menu on the DVD. In this case, press MENU to display the
DVD menu screen and then make your selection.

When you erase the resume position or replace a disc, the DVD
Receiver returns to the automatic setting in the setting menu (page
76).

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I When setting up for the first time

It is recommended to set up the DVD receiver using the Setup
Navigator (page 32). If you selected [Auto Start Off] when the
Setup Navigator appeared, you may still set up the DVD
Receiver using the Setup Navigator in the General menu
screen.

If you choose not to use the Setup Navigator, be sure to make
the necessary settings in the Setup screen Video 1, Video 2
and Language menus as described on the following pages.
Some DVDs start playing automatically when loaded in the
DVD Receiver. If a DVD has been loaded. be sure to press I
before proceeding.

Note
The next time you press DVD SETUP, you'll see the menu screen
that you exited from last time.

I How to interpret the setting indicator colors
in the Setup screen menus

When setting up the system, or when making adjustments, it is
convenient to know what settings are applicable to the
different disc formats. When the settings appear for each
menu option, the currently selected setting appears with the
setting indicator highlighted in one of three colors: blue, green
or yellow. These colors correspond to what formats the menu
option effects as shown in the table below.

Color of indicator Disc format(s)
Blue DVD only
Yellow DVD/Video CD
Green All compatible formats

Note

If a setting applicable only to DVDs is changed while a Video CD or
CD is loaded, a blue DVD icon appears in the upper right hand
corner of the screen to indicate that the setting is not applicable to
the currently loaded disc. The setting will be effective the next time a
DVD is loaded.

RECEIVER first.

MODE
RECElVER

Press MODE iii-17

Changing to the Setup Screen Expert

Menu Mode

The Setup screen menus are divided into two levels. [Basic]
and [Expert], to make this unit more convenient to operate for
different levels of users. The [Basic] menu mode contains
functions that may be considered necessary for the basic
operations of this DVD Receiver and helpful on-screen
information identified by the (D mark. The [Expert] menu mode
adds to the [Basic] menu mode additional functions of the
DVD receiver that can be adjusted to further personalize
performance of the DVD receiver.

In this manual, functions that are contained in the [Expert]
menu mode are identified by the icon.

Make changes to the [Setup Menu Mode] setting in the Setup
screen General menu.

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(D Change menu mode

C... M

Settings: Expert
Basic (Factory setting)

Note
On-screen information only appears in the [Basic] menu mode .

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