Onkyo DV-S555 instruction manual Adjusting the Video Quality, Selecting a preprogrammed setting

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Adjusting Audio and Video Settings

Adjusting the Video Quality

You can either select a preprogrammed setting designed to match certain program types or make adjustments to match your own preferences and save them in the player’s memory. Make changes to the [Video Adjust] setting in the Setup screen Video 2 menu.

Adjusting the picture quality settings

– To create your own setting (1)

1Use the cursor button (3) to select [Start] then press

ENTER.

Audio V1

Video2

Language

General

 

 

Background — Gray

 

 

 

Video Adjust

Start

 

 

Picture Quality Controls

 

 

 

Move

 

 

SETUP

Exit

Selecting a preprogrammed setting

1Use the cursor button (3) to select [Start] then press

ENTER.

Video Memory Select

Video Setup

2 Press ENTER.

Standard Cinema Animation

Memory 1

Memory 2

Memory 3

Standard (Factory Setting)

Presents the video with no effect added.

Cinema

Delivers a cinema-like picture.

Animation

Provides images with bright clear colors.

Memory 1, Memory 2, and Memory 3

These are user programmable settings. See ‘Adjusting the picture quality settings’ on pages 44 and 45 for more information.

3Use the cursor buttons (2/3/5/) to select one of the preprogrammed picture quality settings.

If there is a DVD or Video CD playing, the effects of each setting can be viewed while it is highlighted on the screen. This may be useful in selecting an appropriate setting.

4Press ENTER.

The new selection is set.

Notes

Each picture quality setting is defined by a number of individual settings, described in ‘Adjusting the picture quality settings’ on pages 44 and 45.

Depending on the disc and the TV/monitor, you may not see the effect clearly.

Video Memory Select

Video Setup

2Use the cursor button () to select [Video Setup] then press ENTER.

Video Memory Select

Video Setup

3Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to select the setting to [On] or [Off].

 

 

 

 

Fine Focus

 

On

Off

Move

ENTER Select

DISPLAY Check

 

 

 

 

4Use the cursor buttons (5/) to select the setting to adjust.

You can adjust any or all of the following picture quality factors:

Fine Focus

Switch on to reveal greater detail (higher resolution) in the picture.

Contrast

Adjusts the contrast of the elements in the picture.

Sharpness

Adjusts the sharpness of the mid-frequency (less detailed) elements in the picture. (This setting is only effective when [Fine Focus] is [On].)

Chroma Level

Adjusts how saturated colors appear.

Hue

Adjusts the overall color balance between red and green. (This is only effective when the player is connected using the VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT jacks.)

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Contents DV-S555 Important Safeguards AvisPrecautions For U.S. modelFor Canadian model Sur les modeles dont la fiche est polariseePower Regional Restriction Codes Region NumberAbout This Manual Recording CopyrightStructure of the Disc Content Playable DiscsAbout Video CDs MP3 compatibility informationCleaning Discs Handling DiscsStoring Discs Do not touch the playback side of the discTable of Contents Features/Supplied Accessories FeaturesSupplied Accessories Conversion plugInserting the Batteries Preparing the Remote ControllerUsing the Remote Controller Index to Parts and Controls Front panelDisplay Rear panelSetup button* 16, 38, 39 § DVD/TV switch USA and Canadian models onlyOn button 15, 16, 19, 22, 38 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 modelsSetting Up the Player Using the Setup NavigatorWhen setting up for the first time To exit the Setup NavigatorSetting the OSD Language On-Screen Display Language Setting the TV screen sizeDeutsch Italiano Español 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 When a Menu Screen is Displayed To Open or Return To the DVD or Video CD Menu ScreenTo navigate a menu screen To play Video CDs without displaying menu screensChapter Track Skip Forward/Skip Back Forward and Reverse ScanningPress ¢ Press £ to resume normal playbackResuming playback from where you stopped Stopping Playback and Switching Power OffPress 7 once Remove the discStill Frame/Slow Play Viewing a still frameViewing slow playback 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 Random Play Playing in Random OrderTo change titles, chapters, or tracks during random play To stop random playPlaying in a Favorite Order Programming DVDsProgramming MP3s Press Program to enter the MP3Program screen Use the number buttons to enter a three-digit folder numberTo confirm the contents of a program Programming Video CDs, CDsAdditional programming options 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 Selecting the Camera Angle Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle Multi-AngleTo check whether or not a disc is recorded with angles Press Angle during playbackChanging the Audio Language Multi-Language Function Selecting a Subtitle Language Multi-Language SubtitlesChanging Audio Type 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 Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the Audio Soundtrack Setting the Digital Audio OutputDolby Digital Out Dolby Digital 3 PCMDTS Out KHz PCM OutMpeg Out Digital Out ExpertSetting the TV Screen Size Settings 43 Letter Box Pan & ScanWide Factory setting Differences in screen sizes and DVD formatsSetting the Video 1 Options Switching the S-Video Output ExpertOn Factory setting Turning the Screen Saver On and Off ExpertAdjusting the Video Quality Selecting a preprogrammed settingUse the cursor buttons 2/3 to adjust the settings Repeat steps 4 and 5 to make adjustments to other settingsUse the cursor button ∞ to select Video Setup and press To memorize the setting, select Memory 1, 2, 3, then pressSetting the Video 2 Options Setting the Position of the On-screen Display ExpertTurning the angle indicator on and off Expert Changing the Background of the ScreenSetting the Language Options Setting the On-screen Display OSD LanguageSelecting an audio language preference French German Italian SpanishSettings On Factory setting Settings w/ Subtitle Language Factory settingSelecting a subtitle language preference Selecting a DVD menu language preferenceWhen Other is selected Settings With Audio Selected Subtitle Factory settingForcing subtitles to be displayed Expert Off Assist SubtitleLanguage Code List Language Input-codeSetting the Parental Lock Level Entering the PasswordSettings Password LevelSetting the Parental Lock Level Changing the PasswordSetting the Country Code Press Enter to set the new levelCountry Code List Country Input-code Country-codeMemorizing settings Function Memory Recalling memorized settingsResetting the Player to System 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. 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DV-S555 specifications

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