Onkyo DV-SP405 Additional information, Screen sizes and disc formats, Resetting the player

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Additional information

Screen sizes and disc formats

DVD-Video discs come in several different screen aspect ratios, ranging from TV programs, which are generally 4:3, to CinemaScope widescreen movies, with an aspect ratio of up to about 7:3.

Televisions, too, come in different aspect ratios; “stan- dard” 4:3 and widescreen 16:9.

Widescreen TV users

If you have a widescreen TV, the “TV Screen” setting (page 46) of this player should be set to “16:9 (Wide)” or “16:9 (Compressed)”.

When you watch discs recorded in 4:3 format with the “16:9 (Wide)” setting, you can use the TV controls to select how the picture is presented. Your TV may offer various zoom and stretch options; see the instructions that came with your TV for details.

Please note that some movie aspect ratios are wider than 16:9, so even though you have a widescreen TV, these discs will still play in a “letter box” style with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.

Standard TV users

If you have a standard TV, the “TV Screen” setting (page 46) of this player should be set to “4:3 (Letter Box)” or “4:3 (Pan&Scan)”, depending on which you prefer.

Set to “4:3 (Letter Box)”, widescreen discs are shown with black bars top and bottom.

Resetting the player

Use this procedure to reset all the player’s settings to the factory default.

1

Switch the player into standby.

 

2

Using the front panel buttons, hold

 

 

down the (stop) button and

 

press STANDBY/ON to switch the

 

player back on.

 

All the player’s settings are now reset.

Setting the TV system (Not North American model)

The default setting of this player is “AUTO”, and unless you notice that the picture is distorted when playing some discs, you should leave it set to “AUTO”. If you experience picture distortion with some discs, set the TV system to match your country or region’s system. Doing this, however, may restrict the kinds of disc you can watch. The table below shows what kinds of disc are compatible with each setting (“AUTO” , “PAL” and “NTSC”).

STANDBY/ON

Set to “4:3 (Pan&Scan)”, widescreen discs are shown with the left and right sides cropped. Although the pic- ture looks larger, you don’t actually see the whole pic- ture.

Please note that many widescreen discs override the player’s settings so that the disc is shown in letter box format regardless of the setting.

Note:

Using the “16:9 (Wide)” or “16:9 (Compressed)” set- ting with a standard 4:3 TV, or either of the 4:3 set- tings with a widescreen TV, will result in a distorted picture.

1

2

If the player is on, press STANDBY/ ON to switch it to standby.

Using the front panel controls,

hold down then press STANDBY/ON to switch the TV system.

The TV system changes as follows:

AUTO NTSC PAL

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Contents Connections Basic Playback Playback TechniquesImportant Safety Instructions AvisPower PrecautionsInstalling this Unit Precautions FCC Information for UserFor Canadian Models Table of Contents Features Supplied AccessoriesIntroduction Introduction Disc NotesSupported Discs Function SupportAbout DualDisc playback CD-R/RW compatibilityDVD-R/RW compatibility DVD+R/DVD+RW compatibilityAbout DivX Displaying DivX subtitle filesDivX video compatibility About WMVCleaning Discs PC-created disc compatibilityCopyright Handling DiscsInstalling the Batteries Before Using the DV-SP405Using the Remote Controller Front & Rear Panels Front PanelFront & Rear Panels DisplayRear Panel Remote Controller Bo Play Mode button Bl Fast Forward Button 28, 31Bm USB/DVD button 41 not North American model Bn OPEN/CLOSE buttonAV Cables & Connectors Connecting the DV-SP405Before Making Any Connections Basic Setup Connecting the DV-SP405Supplied STANDBY/ON Connecting Your TV Using S-Video not European modelUsing Component Video Using Scart European model onlyUsing Hdmi About HdmiConnecting to an AV Receiver Before connectingConnecting the Power/Turning on the DV-SP405 Connect the power cord intoPower outlet on the wall North American modelGetting Started Setting the language of this player’s on-screen displays Display settingsGetting Started Select OSD Language fromSTANDBY/ON to switch it on Playing discs3 Load a discPress Play to start playback Press open/close to openBasic playback controls Resume and Last MemoryDVD-Video disc menus Video CD PBC menusOnly Numbers Controller OnlyHint Scanning discs Playing discsPlaying in slow motion Playing discs Frame advance/frame reverseViewing a Jpeg slideshow PressBrowsing video content with the Disc Navigator Disc Navigator from the on Screen menuUse Cursor but Tons and Enter to navigate To play the highlighted track orUsing repeat play Looping a section of a discUsing random play Press Play Mode and selectRandom from the list of func Tions on the leftCreating a program list Other functions available from the Program menu Searching a discSwitching subtitles Switching audio language/channelsZooming the screen Switching camera anglesDisplaying disc information Using the USB interface USB playback Not North American modelAudio Settings and Video Adjust menus Audio Settings menuAudio Settings and Video Adjust menus Video Adjust menuUsing the Initial Settings menu Initial Settings menuPress Home Menu and select Initial Settings Initial Settings menu Digital Audio Out settingsVideo Output settings Language settings Display settingsRegistering a new password Options settingsParental Lock Setting/changing the Parental Lock Changing your passwordSetting/changing the Country/Area code About DivX VOD content Country/Area code listDTS Downmix About the Hdmi audio output settings Playing DivX VOD contentDisplaying your DivX VOD registration code Resetting the player Setting the TV system Not North American modelAdditional information Screen sizes and disc formatsSelecting languages using the language code list Additional informationTitles, chapters and tracks DVD-Video regionsLanguage code list Language Code LetterGlossary Regions DVD-Video only Progressive scan videoSampling frequency Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Some MP3 files don’t Can’t play MP3/WMAJpeg discs? Can’t select MP3 files?Hdmi troubleshooting USB troubleshooting Not North American model Specifications GeneralMemo Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo Europe UK Office
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DV-SP405 specifications

The Onkyo DV-SP405 is a versatile and feature-rich DVD player that has garnered attention for its excellent performance and connectivity options. Designed to cater to both audiophiles and casual viewers, the DV-SP405 stands out with its ability to play various disc formats, including standard DVD, CD, and even SACD (Super Audio CD), offering a broad range of compatibility for users.

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The Onkyo DV-SP405 is designed with user convenience in mind. Its intuitive remote control allows easy navigation through menus and settings. The on-screen display provides accessible information about the disc being played, allowing for quick adjustments to audio and video settings. Furthermore, the player has a compact and stylish design, making it a perfect fit for any home entertainment center.

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