Onkyo DV-S555 instruction manual Important Safeguards, Avis

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9. 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.
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10. 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.
11. Power Sources – The appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.
12. 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.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING

 

AVIS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

 

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

DO NOT OPEN

 

NE PAS OUVRIR

 

 

 

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Important Safeguards

1.Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2.Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3.Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5.Cleaning – Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning. The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

6.Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7.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.

8.Accessories – Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. 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. PORTABLE CART WARNING

13.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.

14.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.

15.Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16.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.

17.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.

18.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.

19.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.

20.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.

21.Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

22.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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Contents DV-S555 Important Safeguards AvisFor Canadian model PrecautionsFor U.S. model Sur les modeles dont la fiche est polariseeAbout This Manual PowerRegional Restriction Codes Region Number Recording CopyrightAbout Video CDs Structure of the Disc ContentPlayable Discs MP3 compatibility informationStoring Discs Cleaning DiscsHandling Discs Do not touch the playback side of the discTable of Contents Supplied Accessories Features/Supplied AccessoriesFeatures Conversion plugInserting the Batteries Preparing the Remote ControllerUsing the Remote Controller Index to Parts and Controls Front panelDisplay Rear panelOn button 15, 16, 19, 22, 38 Setup button* 16, 38, 39§ DVD/TV switch USA and Canadian models only Standby button 15, 22, 34Making component video connections Connecting to a TVConnecting to a TV Using the Audio/Video Connection Cable Making a digital connection with the amplifier Making the analog connection with the amplifierConnecting the Power/ Turning on the DVD Player Setting the TV System except for USA and Canadian modelsWhen setting up for the first time Setting Up the PlayerUsing the Setup Navigator To exit the Setup NavigatorDeutsch Italiano Español Setting the OSD Language On-Screen Display LanguageSetting the TV screen size StandardTo change other player settings in the Setup screen menus Setting compatibility with 96 kHz outputConfirming the settings Playing DVDs, Video CDs, CDs and MP3s Getting Started Using Your DVD PlayerWhen an operation is prohibited To navigate a menu screen When a Menu Screen is DisplayedTo Open or Return To the DVD or Video CD Menu Screen To play Video CDs without displaying menu screensPress ¢ Chapter Track Skip Forward/Skip BackForward and Reverse Scanning Press £ to resume normal playbackPress 7 once Resuming playback from where you stoppedStopping Playback and Switching Power Off Remove the discViewing slow playback Still Frame/Slow PlayViewing a still frame Frame by frame advance playback Viewing one frame at a timeLocating a Specific Title/Folder/Chapter/ Track/Location Using the MP3 Navigator Navigate using the following controlsRepeating a Specific Segment Repeat PlayRepeating a Title, Folder, Chapter or Track To change titles, chapters, or tracks during random play Random PlayPlaying in Random Order To stop random playPlaying in a Favorite Order Programming DVDsProgram screen Programming MP3sPress Program to enter the MP3 Use the number buttons to enter a three-digit folder numberAdditional programming options To confirm the contents of a programProgramming Video CDs, CDs To add to a programTo erase a program saved in memory To add a title/chapter/track to a programTo save a program in memory To check whether or not a disc is recorded with angles Selecting the Camera AngleViewing from a Desired Camera Angle Multi-Angle Press Angle during playbackChanging Audio Type Changing the Audio Language Multi-Language FunctionSelecting a Subtitle Language Multi-Language Subtitles AUDIOPress Audio repeatedly to select the desired languageContinuing Playback from a To clear the Last Memory locationErasing the recorded contents Memorizing Settings for OftenMemorizing Settings for DVDs Viewing Disc Information Viewing Disc Information during while a disc is playingUsing Dimmer function Viewing Disc Information during while a disc is stoppedAdjusting Audio and Video Settings Using the Setup Screen MenusReturn Setup Changing to the Setup Screen Expert Menu ModeSettings Expert Basic Factory setting Dolby Digital Out Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the Audio SoundtrackSetting the Digital Audio Output Dolby Digital 3 PCMMpeg Out DTS OutKHz PCM Out Digital Out ExpertWide Factory setting Setting the TV Screen SizeSettings 43 Letter Box Pan & Scan Differences in screen sizes and DVD formatsOn Factory setting Setting the Video 1 OptionsSwitching the S-Video Output Expert Turning the Screen Saver On and Off ExpertAdjusting the Video Quality Selecting a preprogrammed settingUse the cursor button ∞ to select Video Setup and press Use the cursor buttons 2/3 to adjust the settingsRepeat steps 4 and 5 to make adjustments to other settings To memorize the setting, select Memory 1, 2, 3, then pressTurning the angle indicator on and off Expert Setting the Video 2 OptionsSetting the Position of the On-screen Display Expert Changing the Background of the ScreenSelecting an audio language preference Setting the Language OptionsSetting the On-screen Display OSD Language French German Italian SpanishSelecting a subtitle language preference Settings On Factory settingSettings w/ Subtitle Language Factory setting Selecting a DVD menu language preferenceForcing subtitles to be displayed Expert When Other is selectedSettings With Audio Selected Subtitle Factory setting Off Assist SubtitleLanguage Code List Language Input-codeSettings Password Setting the Parental Lock LevelEntering the Password LevelSetting the Country Code Setting the Parental Lock LevelChanging the Password Press Enter to set the new levelCountry Code List Country Input-code Country-codeResetting the Player to System Settings Memorizing settings Function MemoryRecalling memorized settings To clear the Function MemoryLearning a pre-programming code Controlling a TVPre-programming Code List Brand CodeDVD Player TroubleshootingSymptoms Causes Remedies Pages DVD Player Remote Controller Outputs SpecificationsDVD Player Onkyo China Limited Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH

DV-S555 specifications

The Onkyo DV-S555 is a versatile DVD player that made its mark in the home entertainment landscape with its robust build quality and a plethora of features aimed at enhancing the user's viewing experience. Launched in the early 2000s, this player remains a prominent choice for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts alike.

One of the main features of the Onkyo DV-S555 is its compatibility with a wide range of disc formats, including standard DVDs, CDs, and even some CD-R and CD-RW formats. This allows users to enjoy a diverse library of media without having to switch between different devices. Furthermore, the player also supports playback of Video CDs (VCDs) and Super VCDs, making it a versatile addition to any setup.

The DV-S555 is equipped with an advanced video processing technology which aids in delivering high-quality images. It features a 10-bit video DAC which helps in enhancing the color depth and clarity of the images on screen. This is particularly beneficial for users investing in high-resolution displays, as it ensures the video quality remains crisp and vibrant.

In terms of audio capabilities, the Onkyo DV-S555 does not disappoint. It includes multiple audio output options, such as coaxial and optical digital outputs. These features ensure that users can connect the player to a wide range of audio systems, allowing for a dynamic sound that complements the stunning visuals. Additionally, it uses advanced digital processing to deliver superior audio performance, easily catering to the needs of high-fidelity audio systems.

Another notable characteristic is the user-friendly interface that the DV-S555 offers. Its straightforward remote control and on-screen menu ensure easy navigation, allowing users to quickly access settings, adjust audio and video options, and navigate through their media.

The Onkyo DV-S555 also places emphasis on build quality, utilizing a solid chassis that minimizes vibrations and interference, which is critical for maintaining optimal audio and video performance. This attention to detail results in a dependable, long-lasting product that can withstand regular use.

Overall, the Onkyo DV-S555 stands out thanks to its combination of versatility, high-quality audio and video performance, and user-friendly features, making it a worthy consideration for anyone looking to enhance their home entertainment experience.