Features
Remote Control
Inputs and Outputs Notes
Features
MP3
Playback: This unit will play MP3 files
recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW discs using the ISO 9660 level 1 format. This unit
is not compatible with multi-session discs. If you try to play a multi-session
disc, only the first session will be played. This unit can recognize a maximum
of 223 folders and 223 tracks. Discs containing more than 223 folders or tracks
will not play.
Decoding: The DVD
receiver has built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding.
96kHz/24-bit
Audio DAC: The DVD receiver has a 96kHz/24-bit D/A converter that
allows it to play back DVDs with 96kHz/24-bit linear PCM digital audio.
Video
D/A Converter: The
DR-C500 uses a 27MHz/10-bit video digital-to-analog converter, which reduces
digital artifacts for a better picture.
Progressive Scan
Output: The DVD receiver supports the Progressive scan system, as well as
the conventional Interlace scan system. Instead of splitting each video frame
into two sequential fields like interlaced scan, progressive scan displays the
entire frame in a single sweep. Where a standard DVD player's 480i output
displays 30 frames (60 fields) per second, a progressive-scan player's 480p
output displays 60 full frames per second. Progressive-scan picture quality is
more film-like, with more fine detail and less flicker. Progressive-scan viewing
requires a TV with a progressive scan compatible component video input.
Component Video
Output: In addition to the composite and S-video outputs, the DVD
receiver is equipped with a set of component video outputs. When connected to a
television with a component video input, the component video output of the DVD
receiver will provide picture color and detail that is superior to video from
composite and S-video outputs. The component video output may be set for
interlaced or progressive scan operation.
On-screen
Display: The on-screen display language can be set to English, French,
Spanish, German, or Italian.
Surround Modes: This
DVD receiver incorporates several surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment
from your audio and video software. The surround modes include:
- Dolby Digital
- DTS
- Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie and
Music)
- Orchestra
- Unplugged
- Studio
- TV Logic
- All Ch Stereo
Late Night Function:
This function compresses the dynamic range of Dolby Digital sources, for greater
enjoyment of surround sound at low volumes. This mode is ideal for listening at
night, when turning the volume up to hear the softest passages of a soundtrack
makes the loud passages too loud. The Late Night function can be set to Low,
High, or Off.
Acoustic Control: This feature
allows you to enjoy more dynamic sound by boosting the super bass/high frequency
sounds, even with decreased volume. You can select A. Ctrl 1, A. Ctrl 2, or A.
Ctrl Off. In A. Ctrl 1 mode, the super bass sounds are boosted. In A. Ctrl 2,
the super bass sounds are further reinforced and the high frequency sounds are
also reinforced.
Speaker Setup:
During speaker setup, you can choose the number of speaker channels. You may
select 2ch (front left and right speakers), 3ch (front left, center, and right
speakers), 4ch (front left and right, plus surround left and right speakers), or
5ch (front left, center, and right, plus surround left and right speakers). The
subwoofer mode can be set to SW Mode 1 (select when small front speakers are
connected), SW Mode 2 (select when large, wideband front speakers are
connected), SW Mode 3 (select when large, wideband speakers are connected to all
channels), or SW Off. The front, center and surround speaker distance can be
adjusted from 1 to 30 feet. Each speaker's level can be adjusted from -10dB to
+10dB.
Direct Title/Chapter/Track
Selection: Title, chapter, and track numbers can be selected directly
from the remote.
Bookmarks: When
playing a DVD, Video CD, or an audio CD, up to 9 points can be stored in memory
and easily recalled. Bookmarks are automatically cleared when the power is
turned off or when a disc is removed.
IntroScan: When playing a Video
CD or an audio CD, you can play the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc.
Program Play: Up to
32 titles, chapters and tracks can be programmed and played in any order.
Random Play: When
playing a Video CD or an audio CD, you can play the tracks on the current disc
in random order, or you can play all the tracks on the loaded discs in random
order. In addition, you can repeat all disc random play.
Repeat Play:
"A-B Repeat" allows you to select any portion of a title, chapter, or
track and play that portion repeatedly. When playing a DVD, you can repeat the
current title, current chapter, or the entire disc. When playing Video CD or an
audio CD, you can repeat the current track, current disc, or all loaded discs.
When playing an MP3 CD, you can repeat the current track, current folder,
current disc, or all loaded discs.
Scan
Search: When
playing a DVD, there are four fast-play speeds in both directions. When playing
a Video CD or an audio CD, there are three fast-play speeds in both directions.
Slow Motion: When
playing a DVD, you may move forward and backward through the program being
played in one of four slow motion speeds. When playing a Video CD, you may move
forward through the program being played in one of three slow motion speeds.
Sleep Timer: The
sleep timer turns the system off after a set period of time. You can adjust the
sleep timer from 10 to 90 minutes in 10 minute increments.
Display Dimmer: The
display illumination can be set to one of four brightness levels.
Remote
Control
Multibrand/Learning
Remote: The supplied wireless remote is an illuminated
multibrand/learning remote. The remote is pre-programmed to operate other
popular brands of equipment, including DVD players, satellite receivers, cable
boxes, VCRs, and televisions. Also, the remote can learn up to a total of 220
commands from infrared remotes of other brands of equipment.
Inputs
and Outputs Notes
Headphone Output:
This DVD receiver has a standard headphone output on the front panel.
