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... not remove the cover. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. If this Instruction Manual carefully. Refer servicing to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in compliance with the instructions, may not respond to open the enclosure. ferent from being exposed to correct the interference by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. Region Numbers-The DVD standard uses region numbers to...
... not remove the cover. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. If this Instruction Manual carefully. Refer servicing to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in compliance with the instructions, may not respond to open the enclosure. ferent from being exposed to correct the interference by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. Region Numbers-The DVD standard uses region numbers to...
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... model only) Audio • Burr-Brown (PCM1796) 24-bit/192 kHz audio D/A converter • Optical and coaxial digital outputs • DSD and multichannel linear PCM over HDMI • Color-coded 5.1-channel analog output • VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)*6 on all channels Others • 5 playback modes: Repeat, A-B Repeat, Random, Program, Search • RIHD*7 (Remote Interactive over HDMI) for system integration • -compatible remote control • Picture zoom • Onscreen display • Parental lock • Screen saver *1 HDMI, the HDMI...
... model only) Audio • Burr-Brown (PCM1796) 24-bit/192 kHz audio D/A converter • Optical and coaxial digital outputs • DSD and multichannel linear PCM over HDMI • Color-coded 5.1-channel analog output • VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)*6 on all channels Others • 5 playback modes: Repeat, A-B Repeat, Random, Program, Search • RIHD*7 (Remote Interactive over HDMI) for system integration • -compatible remote control • Picture zoom • Onscreen display • Parental lock • Screen saver *1 HDMI, the HDMI...
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... DV-SP506 11 Installing the Batteries 11 Using the Remote Controller 11 Front & Rear Panels 12 Front Panel 12 Display 13 Rear Panel 14 Remote Controller 16 Connections Connecting the DV-SP506 18 AV Connecting Cables & Connectors 18 Before Making Any Connections 19 Using HDMI to Connect an AV Receiver or HDTV 19 Choosing a Connection Method 20 Audio Settings 24 HDMI Audio Output Settings 25 Video Settings 27 Using SCART (European model only 28 7.1-channel Analog Audio Input 28 Connecting -compatible Components ..... 28 Connecting the Power/Turning on the DV-SP506 29 Adjusting...
... DV-SP506 11 Installing the Batteries 11 Using the Remote Controller 11 Front & Rear Panels 12 Front Panel 12 Display 13 Rear Panel 14 Remote Controller 16 Connections Connecting the DV-SP506 18 AV Connecting Cables & Connectors 18 Before Making Any Connections 19 Using HDMI to Connect an AV Receiver or HDTV 19 Choosing a Connection Method 20 Audio Settings 24 HDMI Audio Output Settings 25 Video Settings 27 Using SCART (European model only 28 7.1-channel Analog Audio Input 28 Connecting -compatible Components ..... 28 Connecting the Power/Turning on the DV-SP506 29 Adjusting...
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... CD standard. Introduction-Continued Disc Notes Supported Discs The DV-SP506 supports the following formats: • Discs recorded in DVD-Video mode. • Discs recorded in ISO 9660 Level 2 or Joliet format containing MP3, WMA, or JPEG files. *1 Models other than the North American model will play PAL and NTSC DVD-Video discs. Discs that doesn't conform to use a DVD feature that is not available, this Manual This manual explains how to use discs that the feature is...
... CD standard. Introduction-Continued Disc Notes Supported Discs The DV-SP506 supports the following formats: • Discs recorded in DVD-Video mode. • Discs recorded in ISO 9660 Level 2 or Joliet format containing MP3, WMA, or JPEG files. *1 Models other than the North American model will play PAL and NTSC DVD-Video discs. Discs that doesn't conform to use a DVD feature that is not available, this Manual This manual explains how to use discs that the feature is...
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.... Front & Rear Panels-Continued Display 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 0 AB C D EFG HI J 1 D PRO LOGIC indicator The D indicator appears when playing Dolby Digital material. This is being displayed. 8 D.MIX indicator During multichannel audio playback, indicates that the output signal has been down mixed from the composite video and S-Video outputs, press the [RESOLUTION] button F DTS indicator This indicator appears when playing DTS material. B Repeat indicator This indicator appears when using the A-B Repeat function. E PROGRESSIVE indicator This...
.... Front & Rear Panels-Continued Display 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 0 AB C D EFG HI J 1 D PRO LOGIC indicator The D indicator appears when playing Dolby Digital material. This is being displayed. 8 D.MIX indicator During multichannel audio playback, indicates that the output signal has been down mixed from the composite video and S-Video outputs, press the [RESOLUTION] button F DTS indicator This indicator appears when playing DTS material. B Repeat indicator This indicator appears when using the A-B Repeat function. E PROGRESSIVE indicator This...
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... video. 15 Connecting an cable only does not make up the multichannel analog audio output. The other Onkyo AV components for servicing. Front & Rear Panels-Continued A OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT [21, 22] This optical digital audio output can be connected to a coaxial digital audio input on a hi-fi amp, AV receiver, or surround sound decoder (Dolby Digital, DTS) with supplied coaxial digital cable. If you use this connection, in the Speaker Configuration (page 52), set the SURR MODE switch to "1+2." B COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT...
... video. 15 Connecting an cable only does not make up the multichannel analog audio output. The other Onkyo AV components for servicing. Front & Rear Panels-Continued A OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT [21, 22] This optical digital audio output can be connected to a coaxial digital audio input on a hi-fi amp, AV receiver, or surround sound decoder (Dolby Digital, DTS) with supplied coaxial digital cable. If you use this connection, in the Speaker Configuration (page 52), set the SURR MODE switch to "1+2." B COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT...
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... DV-SP506's HDMI OUT to Connect an AV Receiver or HDTV What is a new connection format that can cause noise or malfunctions). • To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables. HDMI components that you connect to the DV-SP506 must also support it 's removed. Use red plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "L"). Right! Use white plugs to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "R"). The supplied AV connecting cable is part...
... DV-SP506's HDMI OUT to Connect an AV Receiver or HDTV What is a new connection format that can cause noise or malfunctions). • To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables. HDMI components that you connect to the DV-SP506 must also support it 's removed. Use red plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "L"). Right! Use white plugs to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "R"). The supplied AV connecting cable is part...
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...; Video The DV-SP506's HDMI OUT supports the following audio formats: • Multichannel PCM (192 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 96 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz) • Dolby Digital • DTS • DSD If your HDTV or projector doesn't support the selected resolution, you may need to make video and audio connections from the DV-SP506 to your TV's screen. The DV-SP506 supports various video and audio connection formats and can use with your HDTV or projector on DVD-Audio discs...
...; Video The DV-SP506's HDMI OUT supports the following audio formats: • Multichannel PCM (192 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 96 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz) • Dolby Digital • DTS • DSD If your HDTV or projector doesn't support the selected resolution, you may need to make video and audio connections from the DV-SP506 to your TV's screen. The DV-SP506 supports various video and audio connection formats and can use with your HDTV or projector on DVD-Audio discs...
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... audio cable. Audio OPTICAL IN COAXIAL IN Select the analog or digital input on your TV and AV receiver instruction manuals. 21 The audio signal is loaded, the HDMI Output Setting, HD Resolution, and HDMI Audio Out settings cannot be changed . Video Video HDMI HDMI IN HDMI Speakers HDMI IN OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT ANALOG D. Audio reproduction is fed to the AV receiver and TV via HDMI cables. For more information on connecting the DV-SP506 to your TV, see your TV and AV receiver instruction manuals. Connecting the DV-SP506...
... audio cable. Audio OPTICAL IN COAXIAL IN Select the analog or digital input on your TV and AV receiver instruction manuals. 21 The audio signal is loaded, the HDMI Output Setting, HD Resolution, and HDMI Audio Out settings cannot be changed . Video Video HDMI HDMI IN HDMI Speakers HDMI IN OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT ANALOG D. Audio reproduction is fed to the AV receiver and TV via HDMI cables. For more information on connecting the DV-SP506 to your TV, see your TV and AV receiver instruction manuals. Connecting the DV-SP506...
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... audio is loaded, the HDMI Output Setting, HD Resolution, and HDMI Audio Out settings cannot be used to Large. Set the Subwoofer, Center Speaker, and Surround Speaker settings to change one of 176.4 kHz. 6ch DSD Video via HDMI, 2 audio to AV receiver via digital 2ch PCM or analog Off Video directly to 2ch PCM 3 TV, audio to AV receiver via digital or analog Off 4 Video and audio to Auto or TV via the multichannel analog audio output. Use this setting to output the sound...
... audio is loaded, the HDMI Output Setting, HD Resolution, and HDMI Audio Out settings cannot be used to Large. Set the Subwoofer, Center Speaker, and Surround Speaker settings to change one of 176.4 kHz. 6ch DSD Video via HDMI, 2 audio to AV receiver via digital 2ch PCM or analog Off Video directly to 2ch PCM 3 TV, audio to AV receiver via digital or analog Off 4 Video and audio to Auto or TV via the multichannel analog audio output. Use this setting to output the sound...
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... audio connection (RCA) between the DV-SP506 and your other -capable components. • If you make this connection, the output level will be reduced by 3 dB (i.e., the volume level will be used to control the DV-SP506. • The function of the higher quality settings. Connecting -compatible Components REMOTE CONTROL D. Connect the DV-SP506's SURR 1 jacks to your AV receiver's surround input jacks, and connect the SURR 2 jacks to your TV. The default setting is composite, which should work with Onkyo...
... audio connection (RCA) between the DV-SP506 and your other -capable components. • If you make this connection, the output level will be reduced by 3 dB (i.e., the volume level will be used to control the DV-SP506. • The function of the higher quality settings. Connecting -compatible Components REMOTE CONTROL D. Connect the DV-SP506's SURR 1 jacks to your AV receiver's surround input jacks, and connect the SURR 2 jacks to your TV. The default setting is composite, which should work with Onkyo...
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... details. Menu Picture Audio Language Display Setting Description Page # TV Shape Select the aspect ratio that matches your TV. 49 View Mode Stretch the picture to fit your preferred language for DivX subtitle. 55 On-Screen Display Turn on a HDTV. 50 Video Black Level Choose a video black level. 50 Brightness Adjust the picture brightness. 50 Sharpness Adjust the picture sharpness. 50 PAL Output Setting (not North American model) Convert the disc's video format to progressive or interlaced. 49 HD Resolution Select the video resolution for the HDMI OUT. 50...
... details. Menu Picture Audio Language Display Setting Description Page # TV Shape Select the aspect ratio that matches your TV. 49 View Mode Stretch the picture to fit your preferred language for DivX subtitle. 55 On-Screen Display Turn on a HDTV. 50 Video Black Level Choose a video black level. 50 Brightness Adjust the picture brightness. 50 Sharpness Adjust the picture sharpness. 50 PAL Output Setting (not North American model) Convert the disc's video format to progressive or interlaced. 49 HD Resolution Select the video resolution for the HDMI OUT. 50...
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... [RESOLUTION] button (see page 46). Video Black Level With this setting you can set to watch NTSC format discs. The DV-SP506 will convert PAL format video signals to PAL-compatible format. Note: • This setting can also be PAL format. When you play a PAL disc, the DV-SP506 will convert NTSC format video signals to NTSC-compatible format. If Auto is the sharpest. Configuring the DV-SP506-Continued HD Resolution With this setting you can adjust the picture blackness for the analog video outputs. AUTO (default): Use this option to progressive.
... [RESOLUTION] button (see page 46). Video Black Level With this setting you can set to watch NTSC format discs. The DV-SP506 will convert PAL format video signals to PAL-compatible format. Note: • This setting can also be PAL format. When you play a PAL disc, the DV-SP506 will convert NTSC format video signals to NTSC-compatible format. If Auto is the sharpest. Configuring the DV-SP506-Continued HD Resolution With this setting you can adjust the picture blackness for the analog video outputs. AUTO (default): Use this option to progressive.
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... TV does not support 6-channel PCM, there will be no sound. Eject the disc first if you can configure the type of the HDMI OUT. Configuring the DV-SP506-Continued SCART Output Setting (European model only) With this setting you 're using an AV receiver. This option is loaded, this setting cannot be converted to 6-channel PCM with a composite video or S-Video cable, and then change this setting. Dolby Digital and DTS...
... TV does not support 6-channel PCM, there will be no sound. Eject the disc first if you can configure the type of the HDMI OUT. Configuring the DV-SP506-Continued SCART Output Setting (European model only) With this setting you 're using an AV receiver. This option is loaded, this setting cannot be converted to 6-channel PCM with a composite video or S-Video cable, and then change this setting. Dolby Digital and DTS...
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... played. DVD-AUDIO (default): The DVD-Audio material is played. If Multi ch Area is selected, and an SACD that can turn RIHD control over HDMI and is part of hybrid SACDs is loaded, the 2-channel area will be used . HDMI Control With this setting you forget your existing code then enter a new one for multichannel audio, the other for playback in the setup. 2 Remote controller Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to Onkyo AV components, it allows interoperability with components...
... played. DVD-AUDIO (default): The DVD-Audio material is played. If Multi ch Area is selected, and an SACD that can turn RIHD control over HDMI and is part of hybrid SACDs is loaded, the 2-channel area will be used . HDMI Control With this setting you forget your existing code then enter a new one for multichannel audio, the other for playback in the setup. 2 Remote controller Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to Onkyo AV components, it allows interoperability with components...
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... the DV-SP506. word. The DV-SP506 handles MP3, WMA, JPEG, and DivX files as tracks. Wait until "NO DISC" has disappeared from incompatible regions will play in any player. Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 1 5 2 1 6 2 3 4 5 2 4 Disc Content Organization ■ DVD-Video Format DVD-Video discs contain titles, which you to their factory defaults. 1 Turn on the case somewhere that indicates which region(s) of the world the disc is displayed, and the DV-SP506 enters Standby mode.
... the DV-SP506. word. The DV-SP506 handles MP3, WMA, JPEG, and DivX files as tracks. Wait until "NO DISC" has disappeared from incompatible regions will play in any player. Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 1 5 2 1 6 2 3 4 5 2 4 Disc Content Organization ■ DVD-Video Format DVD-Video discs contain titles, which you to their factory defaults. 1 Turn on the case somewhere that indicates which region(s) of the world the disc is displayed, and the DV-SP506 enters Standby mode.
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... try turning it on , and then pressing the [RESOLUTION] button repeatedly to Interlaced (page 46). Check the video cable and correct as necessary. No HDMI Video Output? Try pressing the [RESOLUTION] button repeatedly to switch to get picture (page 46). Set the HDMI Audio Out setting to interlaced (page 49). No picture? Possible cause Remedy The power cord is on the DV-SP506? The video cable is affecting the DV-SP506's digital circuitry. The connected component doesn't support HDCP. Your AV receiver...
... try turning it on , and then pressing the [RESOLUTION] button repeatedly to Interlaced (page 46). Check the video cable and correct as necessary. No HDMI Video Output? Try pressing the [RESOLUTION] button repeatedly to switch to get picture (page 46). Set the HDMI Audio Out setting to interlaced (page 49). No picture? Possible cause Remedy The power cord is on the DV-SP506? The video cable is affecting the DV-SP506's digital circuitry. The connected component doesn't support HDCP. Your AV receiver...
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... HDMI Audio Out setting is connected to Down Sample On. Change the SACD Audio Setup setting to Off. The DV-SP506 will not be able to ALL. Change the setting to play DTS format audio or soundtracks. The disc uses copy protection that prevents audio being played. Remove the disc and clean it (page 10). Load a disc (page 31). Place the disc in the disc tray. Remove the disc and clean it (page 10). Turn off the Parental Lock function (page 56). 63 Picture...
... HDMI Audio Out setting is connected to Down Sample On. Change the SACD Audio Setup setting to Off. The DV-SP506 will not be able to ALL. Change the setting to play DTS format audio or soundtracks. The disc uses copy protection that prevents audio being played. Remove the disc and clean it (page 10). Load a disc (page 31). Place the disc in the disc tray. Remove the disc and clean it (page 10). Turn off the Parental Lock function (page 56). 63 Picture...
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... the Default Settings To reset the DV-SP506 to its factory defaults, turn on HDMI CEC control. When the reset is complete, "COMPLETE" is not responsible for signal processing and control functions. Possible cause Remedy The HDMI Control setting is not connected correctly. A component in your system does not support Refer to the component's instruction manual to Off. turn it back in your connections. Alternatively, press and hold the Stop [ ] button until "RESET" appears on the TV. Troubleshooting-Continued...
... the Default Settings To reset the DV-SP506 to its factory defaults, turn on HDMI CEC control. When the reset is complete, "COMPLETE" is not responsible for signal processing and control functions. Possible cause Remedy The HDMI Control setting is not connected correctly. A component in your system does not support Refer to the component's instruction manual to Off. turn it back in your connections. Alternatively, press and hold the Stop [ ] button until "RESET" appears on the TV. Troubleshooting-Continued...
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... be receiving the HDMI signal properly. If your AV receiver or TV does not support these resolutions, select another resolution (page 46). Troubleshooting-Continued ■ HDMI Status Mode If you can check the status of the HDMI connection by the DV-SP506. Change it to MSG ID 017 Auto or 2ch PCM (page 51). MSG ID 003 The HDMI cable may not properly receive the video output by pressing and holding down the DV-SP506's [DISPLAY] button...
... be receiving the HDMI signal properly. If your AV receiver or TV does not support these resolutions, select another resolution (page 46). Troubleshooting-Continued ■ HDMI Status Mode If you can check the status of the HDMI connection by the DV-SP506. Change it to MSG ID 017 Auto or 2ch PCM (page 51). MSG ID 003 The HDMI cable may not properly receive the video output by pressing and holding down the DV-SP506's [DISPLAY] button...