Onkyo DVS 757 Owners Manual

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ONKYO®

DVD AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYER

DV-S 75 7

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing the ONKYO DVD AUDIO/
VIDEO 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 AUDIO/VIDEO
PLAYER.

Please retain this manual for future reference.

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Contents

Before Using Your DVD Player

Basic Playback

Advanced Playback

Function Setup

Others

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WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE 0R 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 USERESERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

triangle, is Intended to alert the user to the presence ol uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is Intended to aiert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance

AVIS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIOUE
DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIFI

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral

sulficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Important Safeguards

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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, ortable. 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 manufacturer's
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.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

Sat 25A

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 5 cm (2 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. it 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.

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.

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. Refer 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.
Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to
the appliance, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the appliance is in proper operation
condition.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting -The appliance should be mounted
to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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Table of Contents

Important Safeguards/Precautions/Notes on Discs/Table of Contents ............. 2-7

Features/Supplied Accessories ...... 8
Preparing the Remote Controller 9
Index to Parts and Controls .......... 10
Connecting to a TV ....................... 13

Connecting to an Amplifier (To Enjoy the Sound Advantage of the DVD Player) ...... 15
Connecting the Power/Turning on the DVD Player ............................................. 16
Setting Up the Player .......................................................................................... 17

Basic Playback

Getting Started Using Your DVD Player .............................................................. 21

Advanced Playback

Still Frame/Slow Play .......................................................
Locating a Specific Title/Folder/Chapter/Track/Location ..
Repeat Play .....
Random Play
Playing in a Favorite Order ......
Selecting the Camera Angle
Selecting the Audio/Subtitle Language ..........................................
Continuing Playback from a Specified Location (Last Memory)
Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory) ......
Turning Off the Video Signal Output ....................................................
Listening through Headphones

Viewing Disc Information .............

Function Setup

Adjusting Audio and Video Settings .................................................................... 42
Others

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 61
Specifications ...................................................................................................... 63

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Turning Off the Video Signal Output

The DVD Player can be set playing audio exclusively. In
this case, you can obtain sound of better quality, as the
DVD Player does not process video signals. (All the
video output iacks send no video signals.)

Switching e video signal off

0 Press VIDEO CIRCUIT OFF on the
VDEOOEFRCUT DVD Player repeatedly.
O The VIDEO CIRCUIT OFF indicator lights

up.
To turn on the video circuitry, press the
button again.

VIDEO CIRCUIT OFF

Notes
- Some discs cannot be played without some on-screen menu
interaction. If this is the case, be sure to perform the on-screen
procedures as indicated before turning off the video signal
processing circuitry.
- The VIDEO CIRCUIT OFF setting is canceled whenever the DVD
Player is turned oft.

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Adjusting Audio and Video Settings

Setting the Language Options

l 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.
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Audiolanwag- anctl

Suhtitl- Languagn emu

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Splnisfl
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63 u ulscs subtltle language
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saw Exit

Settings: English (Factory setting)
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Other (For details on how to select other languages,
see When [Other] is selected on page 53.)

Asian models only
English (Factory setting)
Chinese
Other

Note
The menu settings may be different from those shown above.

I Setting Auto Language to control subtitle

and audio language based on program
content

When the Auto Language function is used, foreign movies are
shown with the original audio soundtrack and subtitles in the
language selected in the [Subtitle Language] menu option.
Domestic films are shown with the original audio soundtrack
and no subtitles. (This setting may not be effective with all
DVD discs.)
Make changes to the [Auto Language] setting in the Setup
screen Language menu.
You cannot make this setting with a disc playing.
I
050 Lanuuauu- Englun
Audio Lanqliign- Englun
Suhtitl- hnluagl - English

--On
Off

(ljrlaymaluu, etc. in urlginal language
Suhlltle 0N with lolelgn audlo

CD. Mm Var an

Settings: 0n (Factory setting)
Off

Note

The Auto Language function operates only when this function
is set to [On], and the language set for the [Audio Language]
and [Subtitle Language] settings is the same.

I Selecting a DVD menu language preference
In addition to containing different audio languages. DVD may
also contain menu screens in different languages as well.
Setting a DVD language preference. sets the selected
language as a default when DVDs with menu information in
that language are encountered.

Selecting [w/ Subtitle Language] automatically assigns the
language selected in the [Subtitle Language] setting.
Make changes to the [DVD Language] setting in the Setup
screen Language menu in the [Expert] menu mode (page 43).
You cannot make this setting with a disc playing.
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Audio Launuagl English
Suhfitlnlanuuigl rum
Auto unquau. emu
DVD Languigl mlhn

thtlttu Display Splnish
Suhtitll on on...

C... Mm

saw Exit

Settings: w/ Subtitle Language (Factory setting)
Engfish
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Other (For details on how to select other
languages, see When [Other] is selected on page
53.)

Asian models only
English (Factory setting)
Chinese
Other

Notes
- The menu settings may look different from the one shown above.
- If this function is not effective, the languages that can be selected
may also be selected in the DVD menu. Press MENU to open the
DVD menu and make your selection accordingly.