User manual AIWA HT-DV1

DVD STEREO SYSTEM SISTEMA ESTÉREO PARA DISCOS DVD HT-DV1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Owner's record For your convenience, record the model number and serial number (you will find them on the bottom of your set) in the space provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your Aiwa dealer in case of difficulty. Model No. HT-DV1 Serial No. (Lot No.) En (English) E (Español) For assistance and information, call toll free 1-800-BUY-AIWA. (United States and Puerto Rico) 8C-AV5-903-01 011217AMK-H9 U ENGLISH WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Explanation of Graphical Symbols: 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. - Do not place the system on a bed, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings. - Do not install the system in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight rack where ventilation may be impeded. - To avoid internal heat build-up, do not cover the ventilation openings on the rear panel. 5 Foreign objects and liquid -- Be careful that foreign objects or liquid do not enter the system through the ventilation openings. 6 Carts and stands -- The system should be moved with care when placed or mounted on a stand or cart. Sudden stops, excessive force, or an uneven surface may cause the system or cart to fall over. 7 Condensation -- Moisture may form on the pickup lens when: - This system is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot - A heating system has just been turned on - The system is used in a very humid room - The system is cooled by an air conditioner When this system has condensation inside, it may not function normally. Should this occur, leave the system for a few hours, then try to operate again. Electric power 1 Power sources -- Connect this system only to power sources specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the system. 2 AC power cord - When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by the AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself. - Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as this could result in fire or electrical shock. - Power cords should be firmly secured to avoid being severely bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to the cord from the system to the power socket. - Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or electrical shock. 3 When not in use -- Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet if the system will not be used for several months or more. When the cord is plugged in, a small electrical current continues to flow into the system, even if the power is turned off. 4 In case of lightning -- Immediately disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. PRECAUTIONS Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before operating the system. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions for future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating Instructions and on the system should be strictly followed, as well as the safety suggestions below. Important This system is designed for the NTSC color systems only. Installation 1 Water and moisture -- Do not use this system near water, such as near a bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or the like. 2 Heat -- Do not use this system near sources of heat, including heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate heat. This system should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C (41°F) or greater than 35°C (95°F). 3 Mounting place -- Place the system: - on a flat , even surface - away from strong magnetic fields - at least one meter away from any radios or receivers Do not place heavy objects on the system. 4 Ventilation -- The system should be situated with adequate space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured. Allow a clearance of 10 cm (4 in.) from the rear and the top of the system, and 5 cm (2 in.) from each side. Maintenance Clean the system only as recommended in the Operating Instructions. Damage requiring service Have this system serviced by a qualified service technician if: - The AC power cord or plug has been damaged - A foreign object or liquid has entered the system - The system has been exposed to rain or water - The system does not seem to operate normally - The system exhibits a marked change in performance - The system has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET AND ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE SYSTEM YOURSELF. 2 ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Precautions ............................................................... 2 Before use ................................................................. 4 About symbols .................................................. 4 Supported disc formats .................................... 4 Disc-related terms .............................................. 5 Types of video CDs ............................................ 5 Notes on copyright ............................................ 5 Handling discs .................................................... 6 Cleaning discs .................................................... 6 Storing discs ...................................................... 6 Handling the system ......................................... 6 Cleaning the system ......................................... 6 Remote control .................................................. 7 Parts and controls .................................................... 8 Front panel ......................................................... 8 Remote control .................................................. 9 Display window ............................................... 10 More Features Search ..................................................................... Title search/track search ................................ Chapter search ................................................ Time search ..................................................... Mark search ..................................................... Random playback .................................................. Programmed playback .......................................... Programming tracks ....................................... Modifying the program ................................... Clearing the entire program ........................... Repeat playback .................................................... Repeat playback .............................................. Repeating a section between two specified points (A-B repeat) .................. Zooming and changing the angle ........................ Zooming the picture ....................................... Changing the angle ......................................... Changing the audio track ..................................... Displaying and changing subtitles ...................... Playing an MP3 disc .............................................. Notes on MP3 discs ........................................ Glossary ........................................................... Playing an MP3 disc ....................................... On-Screen Display (OSD) menu for the MP3 disc .............................................. Various MP3 disc operations ......................... Connecting external audio equipment ............... Connecting audio equipment with an optical digital input jack .......................... Connecting audio equipment with analog input jacks .................................... 26 26 27 27 28 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 34 34 34 35 36 37 37 37 38 39 39 40 40 40 Preparations Connections ........................................................... 11 Connection diagram ....................................... 11 1 Connecting the DVD player and the amplifier ................................................ 12 2 Connecting to a TV ..................................... 12 3 Connecting the speakers ............................ 14 4 Connecting the AC power cord ................. 15 Basic Operations Playback ................................................................. Adjusting the volume ..................................... Resuming playback ........................................ Still (pause) ...................................................... Frame advance ................................................ Slow playback .................................................. Fast forward/fast reverse ............................... Skipping ........................................................... Checking the play time during playback ...... Playing a video CD without using Playback Control (PBC) ........................... Sound adjustment ........................................... Creating a simulated audio surround effect .......................................................... Basic operation of the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu ............................................... Description of each OSD menu item ............ 16 17 18 18 18 19 19 20 20 20 21 22 23 24 As Necessary Changing setup values ......................................... Basic operations in the setup menu ............. On-Screen Menu .............................................. Disc Languages ............................................... TV Aspect ......................................................... Ratings ............................................................. Audio Output Setting ...................................... Language codes .............................................. Troubleshooting .................................................... Specifications ........................................................ 41 41 42 43 45 46 47 50 51 52 En ENGLISH 3 INTRODUCTION BEFORE USE Please read the following before operating the system. Supported disc formats This system can play discs with the following marks. DVD (8 cm disc/12 cm disc) Video CD (8 cm disc/12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm disc/12 cm disc) In addition, this system can play CD-R or CD-RW discs that contain audio titles or MP3 files. NOTES · Depending on the condition of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW disc itself, some CD-R/RW discs cannot be played on the system. · The system cannot play CD-R/RW discs that contain no data, or contain kinds of formatted data other than MP3. For more information about MP3, see page 37. · Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc. · Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g. heart-shaped or octagonal). It may result in malfunctions. About symbols Although this system can play DVDs, video CDs, audio CDs and MP3 discs, some of the functions are restricted depending on the type of disc. The following symbols are used to make distinctions. No symbols: The function works for DVDs, video CDs and audio CDs. : : Indicates a function or display for DVDs only. Indicates a function or display only for video CDs version 2.0 equipped with PBC (Playback Control). Indicates a function or display only for video CDs version 1.1 not equipped with PBC (Playback Control). Indicates a function or display for audio CDs only. Indicates a function or display for MP3 discs only. : : : Playback of MP3 discs is different from that of other kinds of discs. For information about playing MP3 discs, see "PLAYING AN MP3 DISC" on page 37. Note on color system This system is designed for the NTSC color system only. DVDs and video CDs are recorded in the PAL and NTSC color systems. Select DVDs and video CDs recorded in the NTSC color system. Notes on DVDs and video CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and video CDs may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers. As this system plays DVDs and video CDs according to disc content designed by the software manufacturer, some playback features of the system may not be available, or other functions may be added. Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs and video CDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be playable on the system. 4 ENGLISH Region code of the DVD player and DVDs Types of video CDs There are two types of video CDs: Video CDs equipped with PBC (version 2.0) The PBC (Playback Control) function allows you to interact with the system via menus, search functions, or other typical computer-like operations. Moreover, still pictures of high resolution can be played if they are included in the disc. Video CDs not equipped with PBC (version 1.1) Operated in the same way as audio CDs, these discs allow playback of video pictures as well as sound, but they are not equipped with PBC. Note on DVDs recorded with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz When playing DVDs recorded with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz, the system outputs signals converted to 48 kHz. Note, however, that the system does not play dts audio tracks recorded with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. Notes on copyright It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission. This product features the copy protection function developed by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs. When recording and playing the pictures of these discs on a VCR, picture noise will appear. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Disc-related terms Title The longest section of a picture or a musical piece on a DVD, a movie for a picture piece on video software, or an album for a musical piece on audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want. Chapter Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number, enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Track Sections of a picture or a musical piece on a video CD or an audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number, enabling you to locate the track you want. En Scene Moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called "scenes". Each scene is displayed in the menu screen and assigned a scene number, enabling you to locate the scene you want. A scene is composed of one or more tracks. CONTINUE ENGLISH 5 INTRODUCTION This system is designed and manufactured for playback of region "1" encoded DVD software. The region code on the labels of some DVDs indicates which type of player can play those discs. This system can play only DVDs labeled "1" or "ALL". If you try to play any other discs, the message "REGIONAL CODE VIOLATION" will appear on the TV screen. Some DVDs may not have a region code label even though their playback is prohibited by area limits. BEFORE USE (CONTINUED) Handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. Handling the system When shipping the system The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, repack the system as it was originally packed at the factory. Cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. When installing the system The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. In this case, position the system away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the system after removing the disc. To keep the surface clean Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray, near the system. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the system for a long period of time. They will leave marks on the surface. Cleaning the system Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for analog records. To clean the cabinet Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents, such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface of the system. Storing discs After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight, as there may be a considerable temperature increase inside the car. To clean the pickup lens Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid. Wipe gently from the center to the edge. 6 ENGLISH Remote control Before using the remote control A battery (CR2025) is already installed in the remote control when shipped from the factory. Remove the insulating tape from the battery holder by pulling its end as shown below. CAUTION · Lithium battery (CR2025) for the remote control Replace the battery with Hitachi Maxell or Panasonic, Part No. CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. The battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. · Do not keep metallic objects such as rings, bracelets, and keys near the battery. They may cause the battery to short circuit. · After removing the battery, be sure to keep it out of reach of children. If it is swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. When to replace the battery The maximum operating distance between the remote control and the remote sensor of the system is approximately 5 meters. If the operating range decreases, replace the battery with a new one. How to replace the battery Insert a ballpoint pen or similar pointed tool in the notch of the battery holder at the bottom, and then slide out the battery holder. Place a new battery (CR2025) into the battery holder with correct polarity. Finally, push the holder back into position. NOTES · When operating with the remote control, point the top of the remote control toward the DVD player. · If the system is not going to be used for an extended period of time, remove the battery to prevent possible electrolyte leakage. · The remote control may not operate correctly when: - There is an intense light, such as sunlight, in the line of sight between the remote control and the DVD player. - There is fluorescent lighting near the remote sensor. - Other remote controls are used nearby (those of a TV set, etc.). En ENGLISH 7 INTRODUCTION PARTS AND CONTROLS The instructions in this manual refer mainly to the buttons on the remote control. The buttons on the DVD player and amplifier that have the same names as those on the remote control can be used in the same way. Front panel q w e r tyui o !0 DVD player Amplifier !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 q POWER 6STANDBY/ON button Press to turn the system on and off. !0 s button Press to stop playing a disc. w Remote sensor e Display window Displays information on the system status. !1 POWER/6STANDBY indicator · Lights up red in power-off standby mode. · Lights up green when the system power is on. r TIME button Press to display the elapsed time or remaining time of the title/chapter/disc/track currently being played. !2 PHONES jack Plug in an optical headphones set with a stereo mini plug (3.5-mm diameter). Speaker output is canceled. t z OPEN Press to open the disc cover. !3 SURROUND button* Press to change the audio surround mode. y a button · Press to pause playback. · Press to advance the picture by one frame. !4 BASS button* Press to emphasize low frequency sound. !5 TREBLE button* Press to emphasize high frequency sound. u r button · Press to return to the beginning of the current or previous chapter/track. · Hold down to fast reverse a disc. !6 TONE DEFEAT button* Press to cancel the emphasis on both bass and treble. !7 MUTE button* Press to turn off the audio temporarily. Press again to restore the audio to the previous volume level. i t button · Press to skip to the next chapter/track. · Hold down to fast forward a disc. !8 VOLUME control Turn to adjust the volume. * The indicator above the button lights up red when the function of the button is active. o c button Press to start playing a disc. 8 ENGLISH Remote control o t button Press to skip to the next chapter/track. !0 SOUND button q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 Press to emphasize bass (low frequency) or treble (high frequency) sound or cancel the emphasis on both bass and treble. !1 MUTE button Press to turn off the audio temporarily. Press again to restore the audio to the previous volume level. !2 SURROUND button Press to select the audio surround mode. !3 TIME button Press to display the elapsed time or remaining time of the title/chapter/disc/track currently being played. !4 C (Clear) button · Press to clear a marked point. · Press to clear a track when programming tracks. · Press to cancel an input number in the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. · Press to center the zoom area. !5 DISPLAY button Press to display the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. !6 i, k, j, l and ENTER buttons q POWER button Press to turn the system on and off. · Press i/k/j/l to select an item or move the zoom area. · Press ENTER to execute or confirm the selected item in a menu. w Number buttons e TOP MENU/PBC button · Press to display the title menu of a DVD. · Press to turn on or off the PBC (Playback Control) function. !7 v RETURN button · Press to return to the previous menu. · Press to return to the disc menu when PBC (Playback Control) is on. !8 a button · Press to pause playback. · Press to advance the picture by one frame. r MENU button · Press to display menu programs. · Press to return to the disc menu when PBC (Playback Control) is on. !9 g button · Press to fast forward a disc. · Press to start slow playback during pause (still) and raise the speed of slow playback. En @0 c button Press to start playing a disc. t SETUP button Press to display the setup menu on the TV screen. @1 s button Press to stop playing a disc. y PLAY MODE button Press to enter title/chapter/track/time search, programmed play, random play or repeat play mode. @2 VOLUME -/+ button Press to adjust the volume. u f button · Press to fast reverse a disc. · Press to lower the speed of slow playback. i r button Press to return to the beginning of the current or previous chapter/track. CONTINUE ENGLISH 9 INTRODUCTION PARTS AND CONTROLS (CONTINUED) Display window The system shows on-screen display messages on the screen of the connected TV, as well as LCD indications on the display window of the DVD player. They make operations simple and easy, especially when playing DVDs and video CDs. The instructions in this manual refer mainly to the on-screen display messages on the TV screen. q w e r t y u i o q VOLUME indicator Lights up while the volume is adjusted. o Time counter · The elapsed time or remaining time of the current title/ chapter is displayed during playback. · In stop mode - The elapsed time or remaining time of the current title/chapter is displayed when the resume function is on. - No indication when the resume function is off. · The elapsed time or remaining time of the current track is displayed during playback. · In stop mode - The elapsed time or remaining time of the current track is displayed when the resume function is on. - No indication when the resume function is off. · No indication when PBC (Playback Control) is on. · The elapsed time or remaining time of the current track/ disc is displayed during playback. · The total play time of the disc is displayed in stop mode. · The elapsed time or remaining time of the current track is displayed during playback. · No indication in stop mode. w MP3 indicator Lights up when an MP3 disc is loaded. e Disc indicator · "VCD" lights up when a video CD is loaded. · "CD" lights up when an audio CD is loaded. r DVD indicator Lights up when a DVD is loaded. t T (title/track) indicator Lights up while the total number of titles/tracks or the current title/track number is displayed. y Title/track indication · The current title/track number is displayed during playback. · In stop mode - The current title/track number is displayed when the resume function is on. - The total number of titles/tracks is displayed when the resume function is off. · "PbC" is displayed instead of the track number when PBC (Playback Control) is on. u C (chapter) indicator Lights up while the current chapter number is displayed. i Volume/chapter number indication · The volume level is displayed during volume adjustment. · The current chapter number is displayed during playback. · In stop mode - The current chapter number is displayed when the resume function is on. - No indication when the resume function is off. 10 ENGLISH CONNECTIONS Before making connections · Connect the AC cords of the system, TV and any external equipment last, after all other connections are finished. · The picture may be distorted when the subwoofer is placed near the TV set. In this case, place the subwoofer apart from the TV set. Connection diagram SURROUND R (right surround speaker) SURROUND L (left surround speaker) The TV set CENTER (center speaker) SUB WOOFER (subwoofer) DVD player FRONT R (right front speaker) FRONT L (left front speaker) En Amplifier To the AC outlet AC power cord CONTINUE ENGLISH 11 PREPARATIONS Insert the speaker cords firmly into the speaker terminals. Loose connection may cause the system's safety device to be activated so that the power is turned off automatically to prevent short circuit. If the power is turned off by activation of the safety device, unplug the AC power cord and reinsert the speaker cords firmly. Then, plug the AC power cord again. CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) 1 Connecting the DVD player and the amplifier 2 Connecting to a TV Connecting to a TV using the supplied video cord To the DC IN 6.3V jack To the FROM AMP connector Rear of the DVD player Rear of the TV To the video input jack (yellow) Video cord (supplied) To the VIDEO OUT jack (yellow) Rear of the DVD player DC cord (supplied) To the DVD jack (DC 6.3V 1.5A) Rear of the amplifier 1 Place the DVD player on the top of the amplifier. Alternatively, place the DVD player and the amplifier side by side. 2 Connect the flat cable of the amplifier to the FROM AMP connector on the DVD player holding the plug with the cable side facing down. The plug clicks into position. 3 Connect the DC cord to the DC IN 6.3V jack on the DVD player and to the DVD jack on the amplifier. 12 ENGLISH Connecting to a TV with an S-video input connector For the best possible picture clarity, it is recommended that an S (separate) video cord (not supplied) be used when connecting the DVD player to a TV equipped with an Svideo input connector. Set the setup menu correctly after connecting a TV TV Aspect: When the TV has a conventional 4:3 aspect ratio screen: 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN & SCAN When the TV has a wide screen: 16:9 WIDE Rear of the TV NOTE If picture noise appears while copy-protected DVDs are played, connect the system directly to a TV. Do not connect through a VCR, TV/VCR or AV selector. To the S-video input connector S-video cord (not supplied) To the S-VIDEO connector Rear of the DVD player En CONTINUE ENGLISH 13 PREPARATIONS Set the "TV Aspect" of the setup menu according to the TV connected to the system as follows (see "CHANGING SETUP VALUES" on page 41 for details): CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) 3 Connecting the speakers Speaker arrangement CENTER FRONT R FRONT L SURROUND R SUB WOOFER SURROUND L About speaker labels The five speakers except the subwoofer have the same appearance. You can identify each speaker by the colored label on the rear panel. Rear of the speaker Connecting the FRONT R speaker Connect the right front speaker to the FRONT SPEAKERS R terminals on the amplifier using the speaker cord with red tapes. The speaker cords with white stripes go to the 0 terminals. To the 0 terminal FRONT R: right front speaker, red label FRONT L: left front speaker, white label CENTER: center speaker, green label SURROUND R: right surround speaker, grey label SURROUND L: left surround speaker, blue label Red Red Red About speaker cords The speaker cords can be distinguished from each other by the color of the tapes at their ends. Use the correct speaker cord with the tape color matching each speaker. Red: FRONT R (4 m) White: FRONT L (4 m) Grey: SURROUND R (10 m) Blue: SURROUND L (10 m) Green: CENTER (3 m) Purple: SUB WOOFER (5 m) 14 ENGLISH Connecting the other speakers Connect the other speakers in the same way with the right front speaker. Use the correct speaker cord with the tape color matching each speaker. Make sure that the speaker cords with white stripes go to the 0 terminals. NOTES · Use the supplied speakers only. · As far as possible, install the speakers at the same distance from the listening position. · Install the center speaker as close as possible to midway between the left and right front speakers. · Install the left and right surround speakers no farther than the left and right front speakers from the listening position. 4 Connecting the AC power cord PREPARATIONS Rear of the DVD player Rear of the amplifier To the AC INPUT connector To the AC outlet AC power cord (supplied) The POWER/6STANDBY indicator lights up red and the system enters power-off standby mode, when the AC power cord is connected to the AC outlet. En ENGLISH 15 PLAYBACK POWER 6STANDBY/ON 2 zOPEN a cs Press zOPEN to open the disc cover. "OPEN" appears on the display window. PHONES MUTE VOLUME 3 Load a disc with the label side up and push around the center of it. POWER Number buttons TOP MENU/ PBC MENU i/k/j/l ENTER vRETURN a c s VOLUME-/+ Pivot MUTE About the symbol display · The symbol will be displayed on the TV screen if you press a button which cannot be used or enter an incorrect number. · Some DVDs may have places where they do not allow pressing certain buttons. The symbol will be displayed on the TV screen if you press a button that is not allowed in such a place. The disc clicks into position. Getting ready to play · Turn on the television, and set its video source (Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, etc.) to the one connected to the system. · Turn on the audio equipment connected to the system. Set its input source to the one connected to the system. 4 Close the disc cover. · When a DVD or video CD is loaded, playback starts automatically. · If an audio CD is loaded, press c. Playback starts and On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is automatically displayed on the TV screen. For details about the OSD menu, see page 23. NOTE Do not move or lift the system while a disc is rotating inside. 1 Press POWER (6STANDBY/ON). The system turns on and the POWER/6STANDBY indicator lights up green. "aiwa" appears on the TV screen. 16 ENGLISH When the menu screen is displayed The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a DVD or video CD which contains a menu. Menu settings and the exact operating procedures for using the menu differ depending on the disc. Follow the instructions on each menu screen. Adjusting the volume Turn the VOLUME control on the amplifier or press VOLUME -/+ on the remote control during playback. The volume can be adjusted between 0 (minimum) and 40 (maximum). During volume adjustment, the volume level is displayed on the TV screen. Example: When the volume level is 25 Use i/k/j/l or the number buttons to select the program you want to view, then press ENTER or c to start playback. Press TOP MENU/PBC or MENU to return to the menu screen. MASTER VOLUME Use the number buttons and press ENTER to start playing the program you want to view. Press vRETURN or MENU to return to the menu screen. When PBC is turned off, you can play the disc continuously without returning to the menu screen. To turn off PBC, see "Playing a video CD without using Playback Control (PBC)" on page 20. 25 "25" is also displayed on the display window of the DVD player. The volume level setting is retained during power-off standby. If the system is turned off with the volume level set to 11 or more, it is automatically turned down to 10 the next time the system is turned on. To stop playback Press s. To turn off the audio temporarily Press MUTE on the amplifier or on the remote control. The volume level becomes 0 and the MUTE indication and the previous volume level are displayed on the TV screen. To turn the power off Press POWER (6STANDBY/ON). The system enters power-off standby mode. "OFF" appears on the display window. If 20 minutes have elapsed without any operation The system automatically enters power-off standby mode. MUTE 25 To restore the audio to the previous volume level, press MUTE again. Removing the disc 1 Press s to stop play. If a DVD or video CD without PBC has been played, press s once again. 2 Press zOPEN to open the disc cover. 3 Wait until the rotating disc is completely stopped. 4 Pull out the disc while pressing the center pivot. Do not touch the surface of the disc. 5 Close the disc cover. NOTE Do not open the disc cover during playback. For private listening Connect an optional headphones set with a stereo mini plug (3.5-mm diameter) to the PHONES jack on the amplifier. The speaker output is turned off. En CONTINUE ENGLISH 17 BASIC OPERATIONS PLAYBACK (CONTINUED) Resuming playback The system remembers the point where you stopped the disc so that you can resume playback from that point. Frame advance Press a during pause. Each time the button is pressed, the picture advances one frame. Press c in stop mode. To clear the resume point Press s again after you stop the disc. "RESUME OFF" appears briefly on the TV screen and the resume point is cleared. The resume point is also cleared when you open the disc cover. NOTES · The disc is rotating even in stop mode while the resume function is on. · To resume playback from the point where you stopped, turn off PBC first. See "Playing a video CD without using Playback Control (PBC)" on page 20. To return to normal playback Press c. Still (pause) Press a during playback. The time counter on the display window flashes when playing a DVD, audio CD or video CD without PBC. To return to normal playback Press c. You can also press a to return to normal playback. 18 ENGLISH Each time you press f or g, the play speed changes as shown below. Number buttons TIME TOP MENU/ PBC f r t ENTER c g · If you press f while fast forwarding or g while fast reversing a DVD or video CD, the play speed lowers one step in the respective direction. · If you press f while fast forwarding or g while fast reversing a DVD or video CD at the lowest speed of ×2, fast playback changes its direction to the opposite with the speed ×2. · The play speed returns to normal at the beginning or end of the track when fast forwarding or fast reversing a video CD. Slow playback Press g during pause. Each time the button is pressed, the play speed changes as shown below. Normal speed If you press f while fast forwarding or g while fast reversing an audio CD, fast playback changes its direction to the opposite with the speed ×5. If you hold down r or t on the DVD player during playback, the system starts fast forward or fast reverse at the following fixed speed. There is no audio during slow playback. There is no audio during fast forward or fast reverse except for audio CDs. When you press f during slow playback Each time the button is pressed, the play speed lowers one step. Pressing f at 1/30 causes the system to pause. When pressing f during still (pause), fast reverse starts at the ×2 speed. To return to normal playback Press c. NOTES · Slow playback, fast forward or fast reverse may be canceled when: - the title has been changed. - playback has reached the end of a branch menu or the system returned to the main menu. · Performing fast forward or fast reverse with PBC on may cause the system to return to the menu screen. En To return to normal playback Press c. Fast forward/fast reverse To fast forward a disc Press g during playback. To fast reverse a disc Press f during playback. CONTINUE ENGLISH 19 BASIC OPERATIONS PLAYBACK (CONTINUED) Skipping To skip to the next chapter or track Press t during playback. The disc position advances one chapter or track each time the button is pressed. Elapsed time of the track being played Elapsed time of the track being played Remaining time of the track being played To return to the previous chapter or track Press r during playback to return to the beginning of the chapter or track currently being played. Press r twice in rapid succession to return to the beginning of the previous chapter or track. NOTES · When you press r during playback with PBC on, you are only returned to the beginning of the track currently being played. · Skipping with PBC on may cause the system to return to the menu screen. Remaining time of the track being played Elapsed time of the disc being played Remaining time of the disc being played NOTES · During programmed playback, "TOTAL" is displayed instead of "DISC" in the TIME field on the TV screen. · When PBC is turned on, "PbC" is displayed continuously on the display window instead of play time even if you press TIME. To turn off PBC, see "Playing a video CD without using Playback Control (PBC)" below. To skip to the desired track directly using the number buttons During playback or in stop mode, enter the desired track number using the number buttons. Example: To play track 3, press 3 and then ENTER. To play track 20, press 2, 0 and then ENTER. Playback starts from the beginning of the selected track. Playing a video CD without using Playback Control (PBC) The system can switch on and off the PBC (Playback Control) function. When PBC is turned off, the video CD version 2.0 is played the same as a video CD version 1.1 which does not have menu operation capabilities. Checking the play time during playback Press TIME during playback. The current play time is displayed on the TV screen for 10 seconds. Each time the button is pressed, the play time displayed on the TV screen and on the display window changes as follows: Press TOP MENU/PBC. "PbC" disappears from the display window and the menu playback feature is disabled. Playback stops when TOP MENU/PBC is pressed during playback. To turn on PBC Press TOP MENU/PBC again. Elapsed time of the title being played Remaining time of the title being played Elapsed time of the chapter being played Remaining time of the chapter being played 20 ENGLISH Sound adjustment BASIC OPERATIONS You can adjust sound to your taste by emphasizing low frequencies and/or high frequencies. 1 BASS TREBLE TONE DEFEAT Press SOUND repeatedly. Each time the button is pressed, the "BASS", "TREBLE" or "TONE DEFEAT" level indication appears in turn on the TV screen. Select "BASS" to emphasize low frequencies or "TREBLE" to emphasize high frequencies. Alternatively, press BASS or TREBLE on the amplifier. Example: "BASS" level indication BASS 2 SOUND VOLUME-/+ Within 4 seconds, press VOLUME -/+. Each time the button is pressed, the bass or treble level increases or decreases by one step. The level can be adjusted between 1 (no emphasis) and 7 (maximum emphasis). Alternatively, press BASS or TREBLE repeatedly on the amplifier. To cancel bass/treble emphasis temporarily Press SOUND repeatedly to select "TONE DEFEAT", then press VOLUME -/+ to select "ON". Alternatively, press TONE DEFEAT on the amplifier to select "ON". TONE DEFEAT ON To restore the bass/treble emphasis to the previous levels, select "TONE DEFEAT" again and "OFF" by pressing SOUND and VOLUME -/+ on the remote control. Alternatively, press TONE DEFEAT on the amplifier to select "OFF". En CONTINUE ENGLISH 21 PLAYBACK (CONTINUED) Creating a simulated audio surround effect The system provides three audio surround modes that you can select when listening to two-channel sources. Press SURROUND repeatedly. Each time the button is pressed, the audio surround mode changes as follows: HALL STADIUM SURROUND LIVE OFF SURROUND HALL: produces a surround effect as if you were in a concert hall. STADIUM: the reverberation time is much delayed to produce an echo effect as if you were in a large stadium. LIVE: the reverberation time is relatively short so that you can feel as though you were in a small music hall. OFF (no indication): turns off the audio surround effect. NOTES · The audio surround effect only functions when the SURROUND L/R speakers are connected to the system. · With some discs, the audio surround effect may not work or may even produce an adverse acoustic effect on sound reproduction. In this case, turn off the audio surround effect. 22 ENGLISH Basic operation of the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu BASIC OPERATIONS 4 Number buttons Press i/k repeatedly to select the desired setting. The number buttons can also be used for entering numbers (e.g. title number). DISPLAY i/k/j/l ENTER 5 Press ENTER. PLAY MODE The new setting is confirmed. Some menu items require further settings. In such a case repeat steps 4 and 5. vRETURN To return to the previous menu screen Press vRETURN or j. To turn off the OSD menu Press DISPLAY. You can check the general playback status, change the play mode or locate a desired point on the disc, etc. by displaying and operating the OSD menu. When playing an audio CD, the OSD menu is displayed without pressing DISPLAY allowing you to skip step 1 below.