Onkyo DR-S501 User Manual

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DVD Receiver
DR-S501
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DVD
receiver. Read this manual carefully before using
your new DVD receiver. A good understanding
of its features and operation will allow you to
achieve optimum performance and enjoyment.
Keep this manual for future reference.
Contents
Overview .........................................2
Connections..................................17
Getting Started and Setting up ...29
Basic Operations..........................31
Playback Techniques ...................44
Advanced Operations ..................52
Detailed Settings ..........................55
Miscellaneous information ..........68
Remote Control Codes List
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Onkyo DR-S501 Specifications

General

Frequency range	10 - 100000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	100 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.9 %
Dimensions (WxDxH)	435 x 91 x 415 mm
Output power description	50 W/Ch
AM band range	522 - 1611 kHz
FM band range	87.5 - 108 MHz
Radio Data System (RDS)	Yes
Product color	Black
Power consumption (typical)	115 W

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	8600 g

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Precautions

Supplied Accessories

Introduction

Features

Details the key highlights and capabilities of the DVD receiver.

Disc Notes

Supported Discs

Lists the various disc types and formats compatible with the DVD receiver.

Before Using the DVD receiver

Installing the Batteries

Instructions for installing batteries into the remote controller.

Using the Remote Controller

Guide on how to operate the remote controller and its sensor.

Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

Identifies and describes the controls and indicators on the front of the DVD receiver.

Rear Panel

Remote Controller

Connecting the DVD receiver

Connecting Your Speakers

Provides detailed instructions and precautions for connecting speakers to the DVD receiver.

Basic Setup

Connecting Your TV (video connection)

Connecting your HDTV or AV component with an HDMI connection

Connecting the Power/Turning on the DVD receiver

Initial Setup

First Time Setup

Guides the user through the initial configuration steps upon first power-on.

HDMI and Progressive Settings

Setting the HDMI

Instructions on enabling HDMI output and selecting video resolution.

Selecting Progressive or Interlaced

How to set the component video output for progressive or interlaced display.

Understanding Common Operations

Adjusting the Volume

Explains how to control the audio volume using the receiver and remote.

Selecting the Input Source

Details how to choose between different audio and video input sources.

Muting the DVD receiver

Adjusting Subwoofer Level

Using the Sleep Timer

Playing Discs

Starting, Pausing & Stopping Playback

Covers the basic playback controls for starting, pausing, and stopping disc content.

Select Next & Previous track/chapter

Fast Forward & Reverse

Navigating DVD & VCD Disc Menus

Navigating MP3, WMA & DivX Discs

Viewing a Slideshow of JPEG Images

Listening to the Radio

Tuning into Radio Stations

Explains methods for tuning into AM and FM radio stations.

Using the Tuner

Details how to use the built-in tuner and store favorite stations.

Presetting AM/FM Stations

Using RDS (European models only)

Using the Listening Modes

Selecting Listening Modes

Describes how to choose different audio listening modes available on the receiver.

Listening Mode and Receiver Settings

Advanced Playback

Selecting Chapters/Titles/Tracks/Folders by Number

How to directly select content by entering its number using the search function.

Searching by Time

Repeat Playback

Random Playback

Memory Playback

Last Memory

Selecting Camera Angles

Zooming

Function to enlarge any part of the picture during playback.

Selecting Subtitles

Selecting Soundtracks

How to select preferred audio tracks or languages.

Disc and Input Information

Displaying Information

How to display various information about the current disc or input source.

Controlling Other Components

Controlling a TV connected to the DVD receiver

Instructions on how to control a connected TV using the receiver's remote.

Controlling an Apple iPod in RI Dock connected to the DVD receiver

Configuring the DVD receiver

Setup Menu

Accesses the main configuration menu for various receiver settings.

Front Speakers Size

Lock Setup

Crossover Frequency

Digital Input Signal Formats

Configures the format for digital audio signals, optimizing compatibility.

DVD Onscreen Setup Menus

Picture

Adjusts various picture settings like TV shape, brightness, and sharpness.

Audio

Configures audio settings including digital/HDMI output and PCM settings.

Language

Sets preferences for disc menus, audio tracks, and subtitles.

Display

Controls onscreen display elements like messages, color, and screen saver.

Operation Setting

Manages parental lock, security codes, and priority content settings.

Initial Setup

Reconfigures initial setup options like TV shape and language.

Using the Onscreen Setup Menus

Picture Menu

TV Shape

Selects the aspect ratio that matches your TV screen.

HDMI Output Setting

Allows enabling or disabling the HDMI video output.

Progressive Setting

HD Resolution

Selects the video resolution for the HDMI OUT, supporting 720p and 1080i.

Digital/HDMI Audio Out

Subtitle Language

Screen Saver

Setting the Parental Lock

DivX® Registration

Additional information

Resetting the receiver

Procedure to reset all receiver settings to factory defaults.

Glossary

Troubleshooting

Power

Solutions for issues related to the DVD receiver not turning on or powering off.

Audio

Troubleshooting steps for no sound, distorted sound, or quiet audio output.

There's no picture

There's no sound to your TV connected to an HDMI OUT

Troubleshooting audio problems specifically for HDMI connections.

Disc Playback

The disc won't play or is automatically ejected after loading

Solutions for discs that fail to play or are ejected immediately.

No sound, or sound is distorted

No sound is heard from the connected device

Troubleshooting audio connection problems with external devices.

HDMI Status Mode

Specifications

Amplifier Section

Technical specifications for the receiver's amplifier performance.