User manual AIWA XD-DV270

DVD PLAYER CCC XD-DV270 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CCC En (English) CCC CCC 8A-AV5-902-01 010130AMK-Y-T HRJ HEJ ENGLISH WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. This DVD player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the exterior. 4 Ventilation -- The unit should be situated with adequate space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured. Allow a clearance of 10 cm from the rear and the top of the unit, and 5 cm from each side. - Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings. - Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight rack where ventilation may be impeded. 5 Foreign objects and liquid -- Be careful that foreign objects or liquid do not enter the unit through the ventilation openings. 6 Carts and stands -- The unit 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 unit or cart to fall over. 7 Condensation -- Moisture may form on the pickup lens when: - This unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot - A heating system has just been turned on - The unit is used in a very humid room - The unit is cooled by an air conditioner When this unit has condensation inside, it may not function normally. Should this occur, leave the unit for a few hours, then try to operate again. Electric power 1 Power sources -- Connect this unit only to power sources specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the unit. 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 unit 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 unit will not be used for several months or more. When the cord is plugged in, a small electrical current continues to flow into the unit, even if the power is turned off. 4 In case of lightning -- Immediately disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. CAUTION! Invisible laser radiation when open and inter locks defeated. Avoid exposure to beam. PRECAUTIONS Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions for future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating Instructions and on the unit should be strictly followed, as well as the safety suggestions below. Maintenance Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating Instructions. Installation 1 Water and moisture -- Do not use this unit near water, such as near a bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or the like. 2 Heat -- Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate heat. This unit should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C or greater than 40°C. 3 Mounting place -- Place the unit: - 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 UNIT, OTHERWISE DISC TRAY OF THIS UNIT MAY NOT BE OPENED. Damage requiring service Have this unit serviced by a qualified service technician if: - The AC power cord or plug has been damaged - A foreign object or liquid has entered the unit - The unit has been exposed to rain or water - The unit does not seem to operate normally - The unit exhibits a marked change in performance - The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET AND ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF. 2 ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Precautions ............................................................... 2 Before Use ................................................................. 4 Supported disc formats .................................... 4 Disc-related terms .............................................. 4 Types of video CDs ............................................ 4 Notes on MP3 ..................................................... 5 Handling the unit ................................................ 6 Handling discs .................................................... 6 Cleaning the unit ................................................ 6 Cleaning discs .................................................... 6 Storing discs ...................................................... 6 Notes on copyright ............................................ 6 Parts and Controls ................................................... 7 Front panel .......................................................... 7 Remote control ................................................... 8 Display window .................................................. 9 Programmed playback ........................................... 25 Creating a 3D Surround effect .............................. 26 Changing audio soundtracks ................................ 27 Displaying and changing subtitles ....................... 28 On Screen Display (OSD) ...................................... 29 Playing Karaoke ...................................................... 30 Playing a karaoke disc .................................... 30 Adjusting microphone volume ....................... 30 Karaoke menu options .................................... 31 As Necessary Changing setup values .......................................... 32 Basic operations .............................................. 32 LANGUAGE ....................................................... 32 SUBTITLE .......................................................... 33 AUDIO (soundtrack language) ........................ 33 TV TYPE ............................................................. 33 TV SYS ............................................................... 34 AUD OUT (Digital Audio Output) .................... 34 PASSWORD ....................................................... 35 RATING (Parent lock level) .............................. 35 OSD (On Screen Display on/off) ..................... 35 Terminology ............................................................ 36 Troubleshooting ..................................................... 37 Specifications ......................................................... 38 Preparations Connections ............................................................ 10 A Connecting to a TV set only ....................... 11 B Connecting to a TV set and an amplifier with a Digital In jack .............................. 12 C Connecting to a TV set and an audio system ..................................................... 13 D Connecting to an AV receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital (AC-3) or DTS decoder ................................................... 14 E Connecting to a TV set and an AV receiver with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system ..................................................... 15 Connecting to a TV set equipped with S-video jack .......................................................... 16 Remote control ....................................................... 17 About symbols ........................................................ 17 Features DVD: providing a completely new dimension in video entertainment. · With the multi-angle function* you can select a viewing angle of scenes shot from multiple camera angles and recorded on the disc. · With the parental lock function* you can prevent playback of specified discs unsuitable for certain audiences. * All of the above functions are dependent on the DVD software. Basic Operations Playback .................................................................. 18 Play Back Control (PBC) ................................. 19 Digest menu ...................................................... 19 Still (Pause) ....................................................... 20 Frame advance ................................................. 20 Stopping playback ........................................... 20 Fast Forward, Reverse ..................................... 21 Slow playback ................................................... 21 Skipping ............................................................ 21 Direct skipping ................................................. 21 High quality digital audio and images · Compatible with super video CDs, video CDs and audio CDs as well as DVDs · MP3 playback En Accessory checklist Remote control (1) Audio cord (1) Video cord (1) Operating Instructions More Features Mark playback ......................................................... 22 Marking .............................................................. 22 Mark playback .................................................. 22 Zooming and changing the angle ......................... 23 Zoom function .................................................. 23 Changing the angle .......................................... 23 Random and repeat playback ............................... 24 Random playback ............................................ 24 Repeating a portion between two specified points (A-B Repeat) ................................ 24 ENGLISH 3 INTRODUCTION BEFORE USE Please read the following before operating the DVD player. Note on DTS-encoded CDs When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be exhibited from the analog stereo outputs. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should turn down the volume before playing back such a disc, adjust the volume gradually, and keep the volume level low. To enjoy DTSTM playback, an external 5.1 channel DTSTM decoder system must be connected to the digital output of this unit. Supported disc formats This DVD player can play discs with the following marks only. DVDs (8 cm disc/12 cm disc) Super video CDs (SVCDs) Video CDs (VCDs) (8 cm disc/12 cm disc) Audio CDs (8 cm disc/12 cm disc) In addition, this unit can be played back a CD-R or CD-RW that contains audio titles or MP3 files. Disc-related terms Title (DVD only) 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 (DVD only) 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, there may be no chapter recorded. NOTES · Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW disc itself, some CD-R/RW discs can not be played on this unit. · The unit can not play back the CD-R/RW discs that contain no data or different kinds of formatted data other than MP3. · Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc. · Do not use irregular shape CDs (example: heart-shaped, octagonal ones). It may result in malfunctions. Track (Super video CD, video CD and audio CD) Sections of a picture or a musical piece on a super video CD, a video CD or an audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number, enabling you to locate the track you want. Scene On a super video CD or a video CD with PBC (playback control) functions, 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 several tracks. Notes on color system This unit is designed for the both PAL and NTSC color system. Notes on DVDs, super video CDs and video CDs Some playback operations of DVDs, super video CDs and video CDs may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers. As this player plays DVDs, super video CDs and video CDs according to disc contents designed by the software manufacturer, some playback features of this player may not be available, or other functions may be added. Also refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs, super video CDs and video CDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be played on this player. Types of video CDs There are two types of video CD (VCD)s. Video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0) PBC (playback control) 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. Region code of the DVD player and DVDs This DVD player is designed and manufactured for playback of region "3" encoded DVD software. Region code labels appear on the labels of some DVD discs to indicate which type of player can play those discs. Unless "3" is included in these labels, or "ALL" appears on the DVD disc labels, those discs cannot be played on this player. If you try to play these discs, the message "INVALID REGION" will appear on TV screen. Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even though their playback is prohibited by area limits. 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. 4 ENGLISH Notes on MP3 An MP3 file stores audio data compressed using MPEG1, the audio layer-3 file-coding scheme. In this manual, we refer to what are called "folder" and "file" in PC terminology as "album" and "track". The order of playing back MP3 The unit only plays MP3 tracks in the following order. Root Directory(Album) [Order of Playback] Notes on playing MP3 · An MP3 track must be recorded on a disc in the format compliant with ISO 9660. Note, however, that the unit may not play tracks in the order they were recorded. · The maximum allowable number of tracks and albums in a disc are as follows: - number of tracks : 300 - number of albums : 127 · The maximum allowable depth of nested albums is 2, including the root album (directory). · If a disc contains audio tracks and MP3 tracks, the unit cannot play. · As for a multi-session disc, the unit play only the first session. · The unit can play only MP3 tracks which were converted with a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz and a fixed bit rate of 128 kbps. · The unit may not play MP3 tracks recorded using a packet writing utility. · The unit can play only MP3 tracks having a file extension ".mp3". · It may take 30 seconds or more before the unit can start play of MP3 tracks, depending on the number of recorded tracks and the complexity of the album tree. · If you play a non-MP3 track that has the ".mp3" file extension, you may hear some noise. · The unit does not output digital signals while playing MP3 tracks. · Only the following function buttons works while playing MP3 tracks: - PLAY c, STOP s, PAUSE a, Forward SKIP t, Reverse SKIP r, ON SCREEN DISPLAY ON/OFF, numbered buttons, OPEN/CLOSE. Album 1 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 20 Album 2 Track 1 Track 2 Track 12 [ 21 ] [ 22 ] [ 32 ] [1] [2] [3] [ 20 ] Album 127 Track 1 Track 9 Track 10 [ 291 ] [ 299 ] [ 300 ] Notes on creating MP3 discs · When converting audio data to MP3 To enjoy high sound quality, create MP3 files with a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz and a fixed bit rate of 128 kbps. · When creating MP3 discs Do not store more than 127 albums in a disc. Also, keep the total number of albums and tracks 300 or less in a disc. · To play tracks in the order they were recorded 1. Use a writing software capable of recording MP3 tracks (files) in numerical and alphabetical order. For details on using the software, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the software. 2. Use only one album. (Do not create a sub-album within an album.) 3. Include a two or three-digit number at the beginning of each album or track name so that the albums and tracks are played in order. 01XXXXX.mp3 02XXXXX.mp3 03XXXXX.mp3 04XXXXX.mp3 05XXXXX.mp3 1XXXXX.mp3 5XXXXX.mp3 10XXXXX.mp3 15XXXXX.mp3 20XXXXX.mp3 (Numbers at the beginning have different digit number. The tracks will not be played in this order but played in the order of "1", "10", "15", "20" and "5".) Notes on display indications during play · The elapsed playing time may not be displayed correctly for MP3 tracks. · Any names of albums and tracks are not displayed. En CONTINUE ENGLISH 5 INTRODUCTION BEFORE USE (CONTINUED) Handling the unit When shipping the this unit The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit 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 setting the this unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR or radio may be distorted during DVD playback. In this case, position the player away from the TV, radio or VCR, or turn off the player after removing the disc. To keep the surface clean Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray, near the player. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the player for a long period of time. They will leave marks on the surface. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for analog records. 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. 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. Cleaning the unit 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 player. Notes on copyright It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyright 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, the 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. To obtain a clear picture This unit is a high-tech, precision device. If the optical pickup lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn down, the picture quality will be poor. Regular inspection and maintenance are recommended after every 1,000 hours of use. (This depends on the operating environment.) For details, please contact your Aiwa dealer. 6 ENGLISH PARTS AND CONTROLS The instructions in this manual refer mainly to the buttons on the remote control. Buttons on the main unit with the same names as those on the remote control can be used as well. 1 2 3 45 678 9 & 1 POWER button ^ %$ # 9 s STOP button @!0 Press to switch on and off the main power of this unit. 2 6STANDBY/ON indicator · Lights in red when the unit is in standby mode. · Lights off when the unit is turned on or the main power is off. 3 Disc tray Loading and removing discs. 4 r B SKIP button Press to return the beginning of the current track or skip back the previous track. 5 z OPEN/CLOSE button Press to open and close the disc tray. 6 a PAUSE button Press to pause a playback. 7 t F SKIP button Press to skip the next track. 8 c PLAY button Press to begin a playback. Press to stop playing back a disc. 0 & KEY CONTROL button Press repeatedly to adjust the key upward while playing karaoke. ! ^ KEY CONTROL button Press to return to the normal key while playing karaoke. @ 7 KEY CONTROL button Press repeatedly to adjust the key downward while playing karaoke. #Display window Displays the information of unit's status. $MIC 2 i/k (volume) button Adjusts the sound volume of the microphone connected to MIC 2 jack. %MIC 2 jack Connects a microphone. ^MIC 1 jack Connects a microphone. &MIC 1 i/k (volume) button Adjusts the sound volume of the microphone connected to MIC 1 jack. En CONTINUE ENGLISH 7 INTRODUCTION Front panel PARTS AND CONTROLS (CONTINUED) Remote control ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) = [ ] \ ; ' , 9MARK button Press to mark any point in a disc (except for MP3 disc) during playback. 0OPEN/CLOSE button Press to open and close the disc tray. !ZOOM button Press repeatedly to enlarge the picture while playing back a DVD,super video CD or video CD. @ SURROUND button Press to turn on the 3D Surround effect. # A-B Repeat button Press to memorize the point you want to repeat. $ANGLE button Press to change the angle while playing back a DVD where the multiple viewing angles have been recorded. %AUDIO SELECT button Press to select the soundtrack language while playing back a DVD or super video CD. ^SUBTITLE SELECT button Press to change the subtitle language while playing back a DVD. &RANDOM button Press to execute a random (shuffle) playback on a super video CD, video CD or audio CD. *PROGRAM button Press to execute a programmed playback on a super video CD, video CD or audio CD. ( KARAOKE button Press to display the karaoke menu. ) MENU button · Press to display the menu programs on the DVD. · Press repeatedly to turn on and off Play Back Control (PBC) on a super video CD or video CD (version 2.0). - SLOW button Press to execute a slow playback when playing back a DVD, super video CD or video CD. = SETUP button Press to display the setup menu on the TV screen when stopped. [ g button Hold down to play back a disc forward. ]f button Hold down to play back a disc in reverse. \t button Press to skip the next track. ;c button Press to begin a playback. 's button Press to stop playing back a disc. ,r button Press to return the beginning of the current track or skip back the previous track. 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1POWER button Press to turn on and off the unit. 2ON SCREEN DISPLAY ON/OFF button Press repeatedly to display the On Screen Display information. 3a button Press to pause a playback. 4v RETURN button Press to display the video CD menu itself while playing back a super video CD or video CD (version 2.0). 5i/k/j/l/ENTER buttons · Press a i/k/j/l cursor button to select an item. · Press ENTER to execute or fix the selected item on the disc menus. 6 TOP MENU button · Press to display the title menu on the DVD. · Press to display the digest menu screen while playing back a super video CD or video CD (version 2.0). 7 CLEAR button · Press to clear the MARK memory. · Press to cancel the wrong track number when programming tracks on the disc. 8Numbered buttons Press to select a track or title directly. 8 ENGLISH Display window INTRODUCTION This unit shows On-Screen Display messages on the screen of the TV set to which this unit is connected, as well as those on the display window of the unit. The On-Screen Display messages, which accompany each operation of the unit, make operation simple and easy especially when playing DVDs or video CDs. They are also displayed when pressing the ON SCREEN DISPLAY ON/OFF button on the remote control. The instructions in this manual refer mainly to the On-Screen Display messages. 1 2 34 5 6 78 9 0! Audio TITLE KARAOKE CHP/TRK Video CD ANGLE PROG SHUF REP $ # @ 1Audio CD indicator Lights when an audio CD is loaded. 2TITLE Number indicator · Displays the number of the title being played while playing back a DVD. Displays the total number of the titles on the DVD when stopped. 3c PLAY indicator Lights when playing back. 4KARAOKE indicator Lights while Karaoke function working. 5CHP/TRK Number indicator · Displays the number of the chapter being played while playing a DVD. Displays the total number of the chapters on the disc when stopped. · Displays the number of the track being played while playing a super video CD, video CD, audio CD or MP3 disc. Displays the total number of the tracks on the disc when stopped. 6DVD indicator Lights when a DVD is loaded. 7 Video CD indicator Lights when a super video CD or video CD is loaded. 8 ANGLE indicator Lights when a multi-angle scene comes on, while playing back a DVD. 9PROG indicator Lights during programmed playback. 0SHUF (RANDOM) indicator Lights during random playback. !REP indicator Lights when pressing A-B button on the remote control. @Time counter · The elapsed time of current track is displayed while playing a super video CD, video CD, audio CD or MP3 disc. The total elapsed time is displayed while playing a DVD. · The total playing time is displayed when stopped. (The total playing time is not displayed when an MP3 disc is loaded.) #a PAUSE indicator Lights during still (pause) mode. $Dolby Digital indicator Lights when a DVD which is recorded with Dolby Digital is loaded. En ENGLISH 9 CONNECTIONS Before connection, identify the type of your audio equipment or of the TV set referring to the following chart. Then decide the connection and the setup menu according to the types. NOTES · The player cannot be connected to a TV set which is not equipped with a video input connector · Use a commercially available stereo-monaural audio cord when connecting to a monaural TV set. Audio system to be connected None (only the television is connected) A stereo system or an amplifier Digital input jack Analog audio input jacks (L/R) An AV receiver equipped with Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder An AV receiver equipped with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Digital input jack Input jack of equipment to be connected to the DVD player . Referring Letter See A. See B. See C. See D. Analog audio input jacks (L/R) See E. Before making connections · Connect the AC cords of the unit and external equipment at the end, after finishing the other connections. · Insert the plugs completely into the jacks. Loose connections may produce a humming sound or other noise interference. · When using an optical connection, remove the dust cap from the DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL jack on the rear of this unit. Keep the cap in store. When not using optical connections, the dust cap should be in place. · Refer to the instructions for the connected equipment. For customers living in Burma, Cambodia, Philippines, Taiwan or Republic of Korea In the above countries, TV broadcasting system is NTSC. To use this unit with the NTSC TV set, TV SYS in the setup menu of this unit must be changed to NTSC, after connecting. For more details, refer to "Basic operations" on page 32 and "TV SYS" on page 34. CAUTION Do not select " BITSTREAM" in the "AUD OUT" when connecting to an AV receiver not equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder (with an optical or coaxial connecting cord). Merely attempting to play a DVD may cause a high level of noise which could be harmful to your ears and damage the speakers. In such a case, be sure to select "DIGITAL PCM" in the "AUD OUT". NOTES · When the picture noise appears while copy-protected DVDs are played, connect the unit directly to a TV set. Do not connect through a VCR, TV/VCR or AV selector . · For the speakers and their connection, refer to the instructions for the AV receiver . CAUTION Do not place heavy objects on this unit, otherwise disc tray of this unit may not be opened. 10 ENGLISH A Connecting to a TV set only Rear of TV set to a video input jack (yellow) to an audio input jacks (Left/white, Right/red) Video cord (supplied) Audio cord (supplied) yellow red white to VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 jack (yellow) AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO R L to AUDIO OUT L (white)/ R (red) jacks Rear of the unit COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT En to an AC outlet When your TV set is equipped with an S-video input terminal, see page 16. Set the setup menu correctly after connecting! According to the audio equipment and TV set to which this unit is connected, set the "TV TYPE" of the setup menu correctly referring to the following below . See "CHANGING SETUP VALUE" on page 32 in detail. TV TYPE When your TV set is a conventional-screen size TV: [4:3 LB ] When your TV set is a wide-screen size TV: [16:9 ] NOTE When the picture noise appears while copy-protected DVDs are played, connect the unit directly to a TV set. Do not connect through a VCR, TV/VCR or AV selector . CONTINUE ENGLISH 11 PREPARATIONS CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) B Connecting to a TV set and an amplifier with a Digital In jack Use either the commercially available optical cord or 75 ohm coaxial cord when connecting this unit to an amplifier with a Digital In jack. The supplied video cord is also available instead of the coaxial cord. TV set to a video input jack (yellow) Video cord (supplied) yellow yellow yellow to VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 jack (yellow) Rear of the unit AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO R L COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL jack Optical cord (not supplied) to an AC outlet Coaxial cord (not supplied) to a digital input jack Front speaker (L) Amplifier with a Digital In jack Front speaker (R) When your TV set is equipped with an S-video input terminal, see page 16. Set the setup menu correctly after connecting! According to the audio equipment and TV set to which this unit is connected, set the "AUD OUT" and "TV TYPE" of the setup menu correctly referring to the following below . See "CHANGING SETUP VALUE" on page 32 in detail. AUD OUT [DIGITAL PCM] TV TYPE When your TV set is a conventional-screen size TV: [4:3 LB ] When your TV set is a wide-screen size TV: [16:9 ] NOTE When the picture noise appears while copy-protected DVDs are played, connect the unit directly to a TV set. Do not connect through a VCR, TV/VCR or AV selector . 12 ENGLISH C Connecting to a TV set and an audio system TV set to a video input jack (yellow) Video cord (supplied) yellow to VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 jack (yellow) AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO R L Rear of the unit COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT to AUDIO OUT L (white)/ R (red) jacks white red Audio cord (supplied) to an AC outlet to an audio input jacks (Left/ white, Right/ red) En Audio system When your TV set is equipped with an S-video input terminal, see page 16. Set the setup menu correctly after connecting! According to the audio equipment and TV set to which this unit is connected, set the "TV TYPE" of the setup menu correctly referring to the following below . See "CHANGING SETUP VALUE" on page 32 in detail. TV TYPE When your TV set is a conventional-screen size TV: [4:3 LB ] When your TV set is a wide-screen size TV: [16:9 ] NOTE When the picture noise appears while copy-protected DVDs are played, connect the unit directly to a TV set. Do not connect through a VCR, TV/VCR or AV selector . CONTINUE ENGLISH 13 PREPARATIONS CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) D Connecting to an AV receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital (AC-3) or DTS decoder Use either the commercially available optical cord or 75 ohm coaxial cord when connecting this unit to an a Digital In jack. The supplied video cord is also available instead of the coaxial cord. AV receiver with TV set to a video input jack (yellow) Video cord (supplied) yellow yellow to VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 jack (yellow) Rear of the unit AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO R L Rear of the unit COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL jack Optical cord (not supplied) to an AC outlet Coaxial cord (not supplied) to a digital input jack Receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder Front speaker (L) Surround speaker (L) Center speaker Subwoofer Surround speaker (R) Front speaker (R) When your TV set is equipped with an S-video input terminal, see page 16. Set the setup menu correctly after connecting! According to the audio equipment and TV set to which this unit is connected, set the "AUD OUT" and "TV TYPE" of the setup menu correctly referring to the following below See "CHANGING SETUP VALUE" on page 32 in detail. AUD OUT [BITSTREAM] TV TYPE When your TV set is a conventional-screen size TV: [4:3 LB ] When your TV set is a wide-screen size TV: [16:9 ] . NOTE When the picture noise appears while copy-protected DVDs are played, connect the unit directly to a TV set. Do not connect through a VCR, TV/VCR or AV selector . CAUTION If the AV receiver is not equipped with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, do not select "BITSTREAM" in the "AUD OUT" when connecting the AV receiver with an optical or coaxial connecting cord. Merely attempting to play a DVD may cause a high level of noise which could be harmful to your ears and damage the speakers. In such a case, be sure to select "DIGITAL PCM" in the "AUD OUT". 14 ENGLISH E Connecting to a TV set and an AV receiver with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system TV set to a video input jack (yellow) Video cord (supplied) yellow to VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 jack (yellow) AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO R L Rear of the unit COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT to AUDIO OUT L (white)/ R (red) jacks white red to an AC outlet Audio cord (supplied) Receiver equipped with Dolby Pro Logic Surround to an audio input jacks (Left/ white, Right/ red) Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Center speaker Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R) En When your TV set is equipped with an S-video input terminal, see page 16. Set the setup menu correctly after connecting! According to the audio equipment and TV set to which this unit is connected, set the "TV TYPE" of the setup menu correctly referring to the following below . See "CHANGING SETUP VALUE" on page 32 in detail. TV TYPE When your TV set is a conventional-screen size TV: [4:3 LB ] When your TV set is a wide-screen size TV: [16:9 ] NOTE When the picture noise appears while copy-protected DVDs are played, connect the unit directly to a TV set. Do not connect through a VCR, TV/VCR or AV selector . CONTINUE ENGLISH 15 PREPARATIONS CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) Connecting to a TV set equipped with S-video jack Rear of TV set S-video input connector (S1, S2) S-video cord (not supplied) to S-VIDEO OUT connector AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO R L Rear of the unit COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT to an AC outlet Set the setup menu correctly after connecting! Set the "TV TYPE" of the setup menu correctly referring to the following below . See "CHANGING SETUP VALUE" on page 32 in detail. TV TYPE When your TV set is a conventional-screen size TV: ] [4:3 LB When your TV set is a wide-screen size TV: [16:9 ] NOTES · For the best possible picture clarity , it is recommended that an S (separate) video cord (not supplied) be used when connecting the unit to a TV set equipped with an Svideo input terminal. · When the picture noise appears while copy-protected DVDs are played, connect the unit directly to a TV set. Do not connect through a VCR, TV/VCR or AV selector . 16 ENGLISH REMOTE CONTROL Installing batteries Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with 0 and 9 aligned correctly . ABOUT SYMBOLS PREPARATIONS Although this unit can play DVDs, super video CDs, V ideo CDs, Audio CDs or MP3 discs, some of the functions are restricted by the kinds of discs. In this operating instructions, the following symbols are used to make distinction. : Shows the function or the display for only DVDs. Shows the function or the display for only super video CDs. Shows the function or the display for only video CDs. Shows the function or the display for only audio CDs. Shows the function or the display for only MP3 discs. : : When to replace the batteries The maximum operational distance between the remote control and the sensor of the units should be approximately 7 meters. If this distance decreases, replace the batteries with new ones. : : NOTES · When operating with the remote control, point the top of the remote control toward the player . · If the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to prevent possible electrolyte leakage. · The remote control may not operate correctly when: - The line of sight between the remote control and the unit is exposed to intense light, such as direct sunlight. - There is fluorescent lighting near the remote sensor in the display window . - Other remote controls are used nearby (those of a TV set, etc.). No symbols: The function works in common. About the symbol display · The symbol will be displayed on TV screen if you press a button which cannot be used or enter an incorrect number. · Some discs may have places where they do not allow pressing of the STOP, SKIP, or other buttons. The mark will be displayed on the screen if you press a button that is not allowed in such a place. En ENGLISH 17 PLAYBACK Getting ready to play · Turn on the television, and set its video source (V ideo 1, Video 2, V ideo 3, etc.) to the one connected to this unit. · Turn on the audio device connected to this unit. Set its input source to the one connected to this unit. 1 3 2,4 c 1 2 Press POWER on this unit. On TV screen, "aiwa DVD VIDEO" screen is displayed. In the display window , "- on-" is displayed then it will change to "no disc". Press zOPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray opens. 2,4 TOP MENU i/k/j/l/ENTER vRETURN MENU c 3 4 Load a disc. Place a disc in the tray guides (depression), with the label side facing up. When loading an 8-cm disc, place it in the inner depression. Press zOPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray closes, and the DVD player automatically begins to play the disc. If the disc does not begin to play , press c. POWER Audio TITLE KARAOKE CHP/TRK Video CD ANGLE PROG SHUF REP Audio TITLE KARAOKE CHP/TRK Video CD ANGLE PROG SHUF REP Audio TITLE KARAOKE CHP/TRK Video CD ANGLE PROG SHUF REP Audio TITLE KARAOKE CHP/TRK Video CD ANGLE PROG SHUF REP 18 ENGLISH When the menu screen is displayed The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a DVD, super video CD or video CD (version 2.0) which contains a menu. Use ikjl to select the program you would like to view, then press ENTER to begin playback. Press TOP MENU or MENU to return to the menu screen. Use the numbered buttons to select the program you would like to view. Press vRETURN to return to the menu screen. For either DVD, super video CDs or video CDs (version 2.0), menu continuations and the exact operating procedures for using the menu may vary from disc to disc. Follow the instructions on the menu screen. Play Back Control (PBC) This unit equips Play Back Control (PBC) ON/OFF function. After turning off PBC, super video CDs or video CDs (version 2.0) can be played back as well as audio CDs, without returning to the menu screen. 1 2 Press MENU once either while playing or when stopped. Within 2 seconds, press MENU again to turn off PBC. "PBC : [ON]" appears on TV screen. Moving the "aiwa DVD VIDEO" screen after 8 minutes To prevent TV screen from burning up, the "aiwa DVD VIDEO" screen moves around on TV screen, either when 8 minutes elapsed without any operations after the unit had stopped or when 8 minutes elapsed without any operations after playing an audio CD or MP3 disc. The "aiwa DVD VIDEO" screen does not move around only while displaying setup menu on TV screen, even if the unit stopped. The PBC ON/OFF menu changes to "PBC : [OFF]" , then it will disappear after 2 seconds. If PBC is turned off while stopping, the unit automatically starts playback. To turn on PBC Repeat the step 1 and 2 above. The unit automatically will start playback. When OPEN/CLOSE is pressed, the unit also automatically turns on PBC. To turn the power off Press POWER on the remote control. The unit enters the power standby mode, and the 6STANDBY/ON indicator turns red. If 15 minutes have elapsed without performing any operations This unit automatically returns to the power standby mode, when stopped without performing any operations for 15 minutes. The unit does not return to the power standby mode, only while displaying setup menu on TV screen. Digest menu The pictures divided into 9 are displayed. 1 Press TOP MENU either while playing or when stopped. En When the unit plays back: The current track playing is divided into 9 random intervals, then the pictures which were divided into 9 will be displayed on TV screen. When the unit stops: The each beginning of pictures up to the first 9 tracks on the disc will be displayed on TV screen. If only one track is recorded on the disc, one picture is displayed. 2 NOTE Press the numbered buttons or press i/k/j /l to select the desired picture, then press ENTER or c. The unit will start playback from the selected point of the track. PBC function turns off when this function is activated. CONTINUE ENGLISH 19 BASIC OPERATIONS PLAYBACK (CONTINUED) Still (Pause) a c Press a during playback. To return to normal playback Press c or ENTER. rt s Frame advance Press a while the disc is paused. Each time you press the button, the program advances one frame. There is no audio when doing Frame advance. To return to normal playback Press c or ENTER. CLEAR i/k/j/l/ ENTER a r s SLOW c g t f Numbered buttons Stopping playback Press s. When s is pressed during playback, the unit remembers the point at which playback stopped. (resume function) To resume playback from the point where it stopped Press c or ENTER. To clear the point to be resumed Press s again. When zOPEN/CLOSE is pressed to open the disc tray or when POWER is pressed to turn the power off, the point to be resumed is also cleared. NOTES · The disc continues to spin while the menu screen is displayed even if s is pressed. When you are finished using this unit, turn the power off after pressing s. · Resume function does not work when PBC function is effective on the super video CD or video CD. · As far as MP3 discs, the resume playback starts from the beginning of the track where it stopped. Performing fast forward, fast reverse, or skipping operations while turning on PBC may cause this unit to return to the menu screen. 20 ENGLISH Fast Forward, Reverse Skipping Press r or t. Skip to the next chapter or track: t The disc position advances one chapter or track each time the button is pressed. Press g or f during playback. Each time you press the button, the playback speed becomes faster as shown below. Return to the previous chapter or track: r ×2 ×4 ×8 × 20 In each disc, pressing r once skips to the beginning of the chapter (track) currently being played, and pressing r twice skips to the previous chapter. NOTE ×2 ×4 ×8 Depending on some super video CDs or video CDs which equipped with PBC, the unit may return to the menu screen when pressing r or t. In this case, turn off PBC (see page 19). To return to normal playback Press c or ENTER. Direct skipping To use this function for super video CDs or video CDs (version 2.0), turn off PBC first (see page 19). NOTE There is no audio while playing DVD, super video CD or video CD. Slow playback 1 Press numbered buttons to select your desired track either while playing back or when stopped. 1 2 Press SLOW during playback. "SLOWF 1/7" appears on TV screen and the unit goes into a forward slow playback. Example: To select track 3 Press 3 on the remote control. To select track 20 Press 2, 0 on the remote control. When inputting a wrong number, press CLEAR. Press g or f to change the slow playback speed. 2