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DVD PLAYER
PLATINA DVD
XD-DV380
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MODE D’EMPLOI
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contact your Aiwa dealer in case of difficulty.
Model No. Serial No. (Lot No.)
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ENGLISH WARNING - Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar surface TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR that may block the ventilation openings. ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS - Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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 CAUTION objects or liquid do not enter th
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Displaying and changing subtitles....................... 33 Playing back an MP3 disc ..................................... 34 Introduction Notes on MP3 discs ......................................... 34 Glossary ............................................................ 34 Precautions ............................................................... 2 Playing back an MP3 disc ............................... 35 Before Use .........................................................
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BEFORE USE Please read the following before operating the unit. Note on DTS-encoded CDs When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be exhibited from the analog stereo outputs. To avoid possible Supported disc formats damage to the audio system, turn down the volume before playing back such discs, adjust the volume gradually, and TM keep the volume level low. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround This unit can play discs with the following marks only. TM playback, an external 5.1 channel DTS Digi
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Cleaning discs Handling the unit Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture When shipping the unit quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc The original shipping carton and packing materials come with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. When setting the unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. In this case
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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. Front panel 1 2 34 56 7 !0 # @ 9 8 6STANDBY/ON indicator g/t button 1 9 • Lights in red when the unit is in standby mode. • Press to skip to the next chapter/track. • Lights in green when the unit is turned on. • Hold down to fast forward a disc. POWER button MENU button 2 0 Press to turn on an
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Remote control 0c PLAY button 1 % Press to start playback. ^ 2 !g/f SEARCH button • Hold down g to fast forward a disc. & 3 • Hold down f to fast reverse a disc. s STOP button @ * 4 Press to stop playing back a disc. a PAUSE/STEP button # ( 5 • Press to pause playback. • Each time you press it, the program advances one 6 ) frame. 7 $PROGRAM button - 8 Press to program titles/tracks. = %RANDOM button 9 Press to play in random order. [ 0 ^z OPEN/CLOSE button ] ! Press to open and close the
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PARTS AND CONTROLS (CONTINUED) Display window This unit shows On-Screen Display messages on the screen of the TV connected to the unit, as well as the display window of the unit. The On-Screen Display of each operation makes operation simple and easy, especially when playing DVDs or Video CDs. They appear when you press the DISPLAY button on the remote control. The instructions in this manual refer mainly to the On-Screen Display messages. 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 MP3 VCD CD DVD TITLE CHP/TRK PROG. RAND
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CONNECTIONS Before connecting, identify your type of audio equipment or TV referring to the following chart. Then, decide the connection and the setup procedure accordingly. NOTES • The unit cannot be connected to a TV which is not equipped with a video input connector. • Use a commercially available stereo-monaural audio cord when connecting to a monaural TV. Audio system to be connected Input jack of equipment to be Connection connected to the unit type None (only a TV is connected) A on pa
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CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) A Connecting to a TV only Rear of the TV to the video input jack (yellow) to the audio input jacks (Left/ white, Right/ red) yellow Audio cord (supplied) Video cord (supplied) red white yellow to AUDIO OUT 1 or 2 to VIDEO OUT jack (yellow) L (white)/R (red) jacks Rear of the unit DIGITAL AUDIO COMPONENT AUDIO OUT OUT 2 VIDEO OUT OUT 1 L L Pb COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT S-VIDEO R Pr R COMPONENT Y VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO OPTICAL OUT OUT OUT to an AC outlet When your TV is equipped wi
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B Connecting to a TV and an amplifier with a Digital In jack Use either a commercially available optical cord or a 75 ohm coaxial cord when connecting the unit to an AV receiver with a Digital In jack. The supplied video cord is also available instead of a coaxial cord. TV yellow to the video input jack (yellow) Video cord (supplied) to VIDEO OUT jack (yellow) yellow Rear of the unit DIGITAL AUDIO COMPONENT AUDIO OUT OUT 2 VIDEO OUT OUT 1 L L Pb COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT S-VIDEO R R Pr COMPONENT Y V
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CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) C Connecting to a TV and an audio system TV to the video input jack (yellow) Video cord (supplied) yellow to VIDEO OUT jack Rear of the unit (yellow) DIGITAL AUDIO COMPONENT AUDIO OUT OUT 2 VIDEO OUT OUT 1 L L Pb COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT S-VIDEO R R Pr COMPONENT Y VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO OPTICAL OUT OUT OUT to AUDIO OUT 1 or 2 red L (white)/ R (red) jacks white Audio cord (supplied) to an AC outlet to the audio input jacks (Left/ white, Right/ red) Audio system When your TV is e
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D Connecting to an AV receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder Use either a commercially available optical cord or a 75 ohm coaxial cord when connecting this unit to an AV receiver with a Digital In jack. The supplied video cord is also available instead of a coaxial cord. TV yellow to the video input jack (yellow) Video cord (supplied) to VIDEO OUT jack (yellow) yellow Rear of the unit DIGITAL AUDIO COMPONENT AUDIO OUT OUT 2 VIDEO OUT OUT 1 L L Pb COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT S-VIDEO R R
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CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) E Connecting to an AV receiver equipped with a DTS decoder Use either a commercially available optical cord or a 75 ohm coaxial cord when connecting the unit to an AV receiver with a Digital In jack. The supplied video cord is also available instead of a coaxial cord. TV yellow to the video input jack (yellow) Video cord (supplied) to VIDEO OUT yellow jack (yellow) Rear of the unit DIGITAL AUDIO COMPONENT AUDIO OUT OUT 2 VIDEO OUT OUT 1 L Pb L COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT S-VIDE
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F Connecting to a TV and an AV receiver with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system TV yellow to the video input jack (yellow) Video cord (supplied) yellow to VIDEO OUT jack (yellow) Rear of the unit DIGITAL AUDIO COMPONENT AUDIO OUT OUT 2 VIDEO OUT OUT 1 L Pb L COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT S-VIDEO R R Pr COMPONENT Y VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO OPTICAL OUT OUT OUT to AUDIO OUT 1 or 2 white L (white)/ R (red) jacks red Audio cord (supplied) to an AC outlet to the audio input jacks Receiver equipped (Left/ white, R
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CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) Connecting to a TV equipped with an S-video jack Rear of the TV S-video input connector (S1, S2) S-video cord (not supplied) Set the VIDEO OUT switch to S-VIDEO to S-VIDEO OUT connector Rear of the unit DIGITAL AUDIO COMPONENT AUDIO OUT OUT 2 VIDEO OUT OUT 1 L L Pb COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT S-VIDEO R R Pr COMPONENT Y VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO OPTICAL OUT OUT OUT to an AC outlet TV Aspect Before connecting! When your TV is a conventional-screen size TV: Set the VIDEO OUT switch to S
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Connecting to a TV or monitor with component video input connectors TV or monitor to video input jacks (PB/PR/Y) Video cables (not supplied) to COMPONENT VIDEO Set the VIDEO OUT switch to COMPONENT OUT (Pb/Pr/Y) jacks Rear of the unit DIGITAL AUDIO COMPONENT AUDIO OUT OUT 2 VIDEO OUT OUT 1 L L Pb COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT S-VIDEO R R Pr COMPONENT Y VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO OPTICAL OUT OUT OUT En to an AC outlet Before connecting! Set the setup menu correctly after connecting! Set the VIDEO OUT switch to
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REMOTE CONTROL ABOUT SYMBOLS Installing batteries Although this unit can play DVDs, Video CDs, Audio CDs or MP3 discs, some of the functions are restricted Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, dependent on the type of disc. and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries with 0 and 9 The following symbols are used to make distinction. aligned correctly. Playback of MP3 discs is different from that of other kinds of discs. For information about playing back MP3 discs, see page 34.
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PLAYBACK Getting ready to play • Turn on the TV, and set its video source (Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, etc.) to the one connected to the unit. • Turn on the audio equipment connected to the unit. Set its input source to the one connected to the unit. i/k/j/l/ 2,4 1 3 ENTER cs Press POWER. 1 The unit turns on and the 6STANDBY/ON indicator turns green. The “aiwa DVD VIDEO” screen appears on the TV screen. r/f MENUg/t 6STANDBY/ON a indicator Press zOPEN/CLOSE. 2 The disc tray opens. MP3 VCD CD DVD
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PLAYBACK (CONTINUED) When the menu screen is displayed Still (Pause) The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a DVD or Video CD which contains a menu. Press a during playback. To return to normal playback Use the i/k/j/l buttons to select the title/chapter you Press c. want to view, then press ENTER to start playback. Press TOP MENU or MENU to return to the menu screen. Frame Advance Use the number buttons to select the track you want to view. Press vRETURN to return to the menu s
