Onkyo DV-SP1000E instruction manual Picture Menu, TV Shape, Interlaced Setting

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Picture Menu

TV Shape

With this setting you can select a picture format to match the aspect ratio of your TV.

4:3 Letter box (default):

Choose this option if you have a 4:3 TV. When you watch widescreen movies, the entire picture will be visible but there will be black bars at the top and bot- tom of the screen, as shown.

Widescreen DVD movie on 4:3 TV with the

4:3 Letter box setting

4:3 Normal

Choose this option if you have a 4:3 TV and want to use the full height of the screen when watching widescreen movies. The picture will be cropped on both sides, as shown. This option will not work

with discs that don’t support pan and scan.

Widescreen DVD movie on 4:3 TV with the

4:3 Normal setting

16:9 Widescreen

Choose this option if you have a 16:9 widescreen TV.

Notes:

With some DVDs, this setting may have no effect. See the disc’s sleeve notes to see which picture format is used.

Interlaced Setting

With this setting you can adjust various picture parame- ters for interlaced scanning. There are three setup mem- ories (1, 2, 3) for storing your favorite settings. You could, for example, use one for daytime viewing (e.g., sun shining through window) and one for nighttime viewing (e.g., curtains drawn, lights down).

Parameter

Range

Description

Blacker than

Off,

Makes black objects

black

On (default)

look even blacker.

 

 

 

Contrast

–7...0...+7

Adjusts the picture

 

 

contrast.

 

 

 

Brightness

–7...0...+7

Adjusts the picture

 

 

brightness.

 

 

 

Color

–7...0...+7

Adjusts the picture

 

 

color.

 

 

 

Tint

–7...0...+7

Adjusts the picture tint.

 

 

 

Sharpness

–6...0...+6

Adjusts the picture

 

 

sharpness.

 

 

 

S, Composite

Light, Normal

Adjusts the black level

Video

(default)a

for the S-Video and

 

 

composite video

 

 

outputs.

 

 

 

Component

Dark (default),

Adjusts the black level

Video

Light

for the component

 

 

video outputs.

 

 

 

Gamma

–7...0...+7

Adjusts the brightness

 

 

of darker colors.

 

 

 

Y/C Time

–4, –2, 0, +2,

Corrects small shifts in

Correction

+4

color.

 

 

 

DNR (Digital

Off (default),

Reduces picture

Noise Reduc-

1, 2, 3

noise.b

tion)

 

 

a.On the North American model, the options are Normal and Dark.

b.The effect may not always be noticeable, and depending on the video source, the picture may look better with it set to Off.

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Contents DV-SP1000 DV-SP1000E Important Safety Instructions AvisPrecautions FarePrecautions Modèle pour les CanadienNever Touch this Unit with Wet Hands Moisture condensation may damage this unitContents DV-SP1000/DV-SP1000E Features IntroductionSupplied Accessories IntroductionUnsupported DVD Features Disc NotesSupported Discs DVD-Video RegionsDisc Content Organization Video CDsMP3 & Jpeg Compatibility Function SupportCleaning Discs Handling DiscsStoring Discs CopyrightTerminology Hdmi High Definition Multimedia InterfaceJpeg Joint Photographic Experts Group MPEG1 Moving Picture Experts Group MPEG2 Moving Picture Experts GroupVlsc Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry Installing the Remote’s Batteries Using the Remote ControllerBefore Use Getting to Know the DV-SP1000/DV-SP1000E Front PanelRemote control sensor Disc tray Getting to Know the DV-SP1000/DV-SP1000ECanadian Model Display buttonDisplay Rear Panel Surr Mode Audio OUT switch IR IN/OUTMIX Audio OUT 30, 31 MN O Other Models 12V Trigger Remote Controller Controlling the DV-SP1000/DV-SP1000E DVD ModeSetup button Resolution buttonPrevious/Next Pause buttonControlling an Onkyo AV Receiver Amp Mode Connecting AV Cables & ConnectorsBefore Making Any Connections Optical Digital OutputsConnecting Video Formats & DV-SP1000/DV-SP1000E Inputs & OutputsDVD Audio Formats & DV-SP1000/DV-SP1000E Outputs Audio Disc typeFormat Getting Connected Video Output ConnectionsConnecting a Standard TV Using Component VideoUsing S-Video Using Composite VideoConnecting an Hdtv or Projector Connecting a SCART-compatible TV European model only Connecting a Component with an Hdmi InputWhat is HDMI? Using HdmiHdmi & the DV-SP1000/DV-SP1000E VideoAudio Formats DVDbConnecting an AV Receiver’s video Inputs Using Component Video Using S-VideoAV receiver Connecting i.LINK-compatible Components What is i.LINK?What is i.LINK Audio? Using i.LINKConnecting to an AV Receiver’s Audio Inputs Connecting Several i.LINK ComponentsDigital Audio Connection Dolby Digital & DTS Link cablesAnalog Audio Connection Dolby Digital, DTS, DVD-Audio & Sacd Connecting a Stereo Amp Analog ConnectionDigital Connection Stereo ampAbout the HD Component Video OUT Compatibility of this unit with progressive-scan TVsSatellite/cable tuner, etc Connecting Components with Controlling Components That Are Out of RangeOnkyo AV receiver Connecting the Power Cord Controlling Other Out-of-range ComponentsSet the Power switch to the on position Press the DVD Mode button to select DVD modeTurning On the DV-SP1000/DV-SP1000E STANDBY/ONPress the STANDBY/ON buttonInitial Setup First Time SetupUse the Up and Down Buttons to select a TV shape,Initial Setup Basic Playback Loading DiscsStarting, Pausing & Stopping Playback Basic PlaybackStart To start playback, press the Play Button Pause To pause playback, pressNavigating Disc Menus Load a DVD-Video disc or VCDSelecting Chapters & Titles by Number Use the number buttons to specIfy a chapter or title number Load a DVD-Video discSelecting Tracks by Number Frame-by-Frame Playback Fast Forward & ReverseAdjusting the Display Brightness Slow-motion PlaybackNavigating MP3 Discs Viewing a Slideshow of Jpeg Images Making a Playlist with the Disc Navigator To start the playlist, select any Item in the Track list exceptTop folder and press the Play To close the Disc Navigator Play ListAdvanced Playback ZoomingTime Search Advanced Playback Repeat PlaybackTo cancel random playback, use the Random button to select Random PlaybackRandom playback Load a discRemote controller the Play button Memory PlaybackItems to the Memory List To play the Memory List, pressInserting New Items into the Memory List Deleting Items from the Memory ListSelecting Camera Angles Changing Items in the Memory ListSelecting Subtitles Selecting SoundtracksAudio SubtitleLast Memory Displaying InformationCondition Onscreen DV-SP1000 DV-SP1000E Display Normal 1st press2nd press 3rd pressVCD & CD 4th pressCondition Onscreen DV-SP1000 DV-SP1000E Display 1st press bSetting the Hdmi Output Resolution Selecting the Video Input Source not Canadian modelTurning Off the Video Circuits Using the Picture Control Menu Setting the Picture’s Aspect RatioPress the remote controller’s Menu Setting Description Configuring the DV-SP1000/DV-SP1000EPicture LanguageMenu Setting Description Display Configuring the DV-SP1000/DV-SP1000EOperation Using the Onscreen Setup Menus Blank screen Arrow buttonInterlaced Setting Picture MenuTV Shape Selecting the Interlaced Setting Progressive SettingScart Output Setting European model only PAL Output Setting not North American modelsAudio Menu Digital Out/Digital1 i.LINKDigital Out/Digital2 Hdmi Linear PCM OutMpeg Out Digital Out Mpeg OutLink Output Setting Multi Channel defaultAnalog Audio Out ChannelSetting the Speaker Settings Setting the Speaker Distances Small default Select if the surround speakers are smallSetup button to exit setup, or Remote controller press the Left button repeatSetting Levels With the Test Tone AV SynchronizationSelecting the AV Synchronization Buttons to select Test Tone,Sacd Audio Setup CD Audio SetupButtons to set the delay time Remote controller The settings are storedLanguage Menu On-Screen LanguageDisc Menu Language Audio LanguageDisplay Menu Operation MenuRemote controller The Security Code box appears Parental LockRemote Confirmation Select Parental Lock-On,Initial Setup Menu Priority ContentsAuto power off Selecting Other LanguagesLanguage Code List Language CodeEntering Remote Control Codes Controlling Other ComponentsRemote Control Codes Controlling Other ComponentsRCA Noblex Press the TV Mode button Press the VCR Mode buttonControlling a TV Controlling a VCRLearning the Commands of Other Remote Controllers ModeDeleting the Learnt Commands of One Mode Deleting the Learnt Commands of All ModesTroubleshooting Symptom Possible cause RemedyTroubleshooting This is because the i.LINK Output Setting isRestoring the Default Settings Abnormal BehaviorSpecifications Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo China Limited

DV-SP1000E specifications

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