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Aiwa XD-AX10 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

For customers in the U.S.A
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Aiwa dealer regarding this product.
Model No. XD-AX10
Serial No.______________
For assistance and information
visit us on the internet at
www.us.aiwa.com
call toll free 1-800-BUY-AIWA
For Customers in Canada
If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-869-2492 for
Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.
For other product related questions please contact our Customer
Information Service Centre at 1-877-869-2492 or write to us at:
Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto,
Ontario, M2H 3R6
XD-AX10
© 2003 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Aiwa dealer regarding this product. Model No. XD-AX10 Serial No.______________...

  • Page 2: Warning

    WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma Display Panel televisions and projection televisions are susceptible to this. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Aiwa dealer.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . 2 Welcome! .
  • Page 5 Locking Discs ........46 Limiting Playback by Children (PARENTAL CONTROL).

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About This Manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below: Icon Meaning...
  • Page 7 Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: • All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: – music CD format – video CD format – MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet •...

  • Page 8: Notes About The Discs

    Notes about the Discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

  • Page 9: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A [/1 (on/standy) button (25) B Disc tray (25) C Front panel display (10) (remote sensor) (15) E A (open/close) button (25) F x (stop) button (26) G X (pause) button (26) H H (play) button (25) I >...

  • Page 10: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display When playing back a DVD Disc type Playing status Lights up during Repeat Play (34) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (29) Disc type Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (34) When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Lights up during Playing status...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Rear panel DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL R-AUDIO-L COAXIAL VIDEO A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (20, 21, 22) B LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (19, 20, 21) C LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (16) S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT D S VIDEO OUT jack (16) E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (16)
  • Page 12 Remote OPEN/CLOSE button (26) B Number buttons (28) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* C CLEAR button (32) D SUBTITLE button (44) E AUDIO button (41) F ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/ next) buttons (26) SCAN/SLOW buttons (36) H X PAUSE button (26) I H PLAY button (25) The H button has a tactile dot.* J C/X/x/c buttons (28)

  • Page 13: Guide To On-Screen Displays (Control Bar)

    Guide to On-Screen Displays (Control Bar) The following explains the Control Bar. The Control Bar is used for making adjustments to the settings or displaying information during playback. The displayed contents differ according to the type of disc being played. The numbers in parentheses indicate reference pages.
  • Page 14 Displaying the Control Bar in stop mode The following displays appear when the DISPLAY button is repeatedly pressed during stop mode. You can make basic adjustments and customize the player to suit your viewing preferences. Display 1 The following settings can be made. QUICK SETUP (49) •...

  • Page 15: Hookups

    Hookups Hooking Up the Player Follow Steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. •...

  • Page 16: Step 3: Connecting The Video Cords

    Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). INPUT (yellow) VIDEO...
  • Page 17 B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect the S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images. C If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, P Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length.

  • Page 18: Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read the instructions for the components you wish to connect. Select a connection Select one of the following connections, Components to be connected •...
  • Page 19 Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT S VIDEO LINE OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL R-AUDIO-L COAXIAL VIDEO LINE OUT (yellow)* R-AUDIO-L VIDEO (red) to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) l : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 16).
  • Page 20 Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver).
  • Page 21 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi- channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use (receiver) has a digital input jack, use CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT...
  • Page 22 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and 6 speakers This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/...

  • Page 23: Step 5: Connecting The Power Cord

    Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet. Step 6: Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press .. Turn on the TV.
  • Page 24 Is this player connected to an amplifier (receiver) ? Select the type of jack you are using. LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT Press X/x to select the type of jack (if any) you are using to connect to an amplifier (receiver), then press ENTER.

  • Page 25: Playing Discs

    Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. AUDIO Turn on your TV. Press [/1. The player turns on. Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 26: Additional Operations

    • Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. The player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack even if “DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP” is set to “OFF” in the Setup Display (page 54), and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be damaged.

  • Page 27: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Disc Resume)

    To unlock the disc tray When the player is in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again. Note Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the Control Bar (page 50), the disc tray remains locked. Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc Resume)

  • Page 28: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Notes • “DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this function to work (page 53). • The resume playback point for the current disc is cleared when: – you change the play mode. – you change the settings on the Setup Display. •...

  • Page 29: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. Number buttons Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. The menu for your selection appears. Select the item number you want by pressing X/x or the number buttons.

  • Page 30: Playing An Mp3 Audio Track

    Playing an MP3 Audio Track You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray. Press H. The disc tray closes, and the player starts to play the first MP3 audio track in the first album on the disc.
  • Page 31 See the instructions of the CD-R/CD-RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format. To play a Multi Session CD This player can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio track is located in the first session.

  • Page 32: Various Play Mode Functions

    Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) You can set the following play modes: • Program Play (page 32) • Shuffle Play (page 33) • Repeat Play (page 34) • A-B Repeat Play (page 35) Note The play mode is canceled when: –...

  • Page 33: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle)

    Next, press X/x or the number buttons to select “03” under “C,” then press ENTER. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 0 2 – 0 3 – – 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5. TITLE – – 6.

  • Page 34: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    Press C/c to select then press ENTER repeatedly to select the item to be shuffled. TITLE When playing a DVD • TITLE • CHAPTER When playing a VIDEO CD or CD • TRACK When Program Play is activated • ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks selected in Program Play.

  • Page 35: Repeat Play

    To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in Step 2. z Hints • You can set Repeat Play while the player is stopped. After selecting the “REPEAT” option, press H. Repeat Play starts. • You can also select “REPEAT” from the Control Bar (page 13).

  • Page 36: Searching For A Scene

    Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Search, Freeze Frame) You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. Note Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.

  • Page 37: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc. (Search Mode)

    Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame) When the player is in the pause mode, press STEP to go to the next frame. Press STEP to go to the preceding frame (DVD only). If you hold the button down, you can view the frames in succession.
  • Page 38 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly to select the search method. When playing a DVD TITLE CHAPTER TIME/TEXT NUMBER INPUT Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a starting point by inputting the time code. When playing a VIDEO CD without PBC playback TRACK INDEX When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Playback...

  • Page 39: Viewing Information About The Disc

    Viewing Information About the Disc Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the disc.
  • Page 40 Checking the information on the front panel display You can view the time information and text displayed on the TV screen also on the front panel display. The information on the front panel display changes as follows when you change the time information on your TV screen.

  • Page 41: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left...

  • Page 42: Virtual Surround Settings

    About audio signals Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. Each channel is output from a separate speaker. • Front (L) • Front (R) • Center • Rear (L) • Rear (R) • Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either the Dolby Surround Sound processed signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s monaural rear audio signals.
  • Page 43 To cancel the setting Select “OFF” in Step 2. WIDE Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below. This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

  • Page 44: Enjoying Movies

    Enjoying Movies Displaying the Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing a DVD. SUBTITLE Press SUBTITLE during playback. The following display appears. The number in parentheses indicates the total number of available subtitles.

  • Page 45: Changing The Angles

    Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, “ front panel display. This means that you can change the viewing angle. ANGLE Press ANGLE during playback. The number of the angle appears on the display.

  • Page 46: Locking Discs

    Locking Discs Limiting Playback by Children (PARENTAL CONTROL) The “PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows you to set a playback limitation level. Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.
  • Page 47 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for setting the playback limitation level appears. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: Press X/x to select “STANDARD,” then press ENTER. The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD:...

  • Page 48: Changing The Password

    Area Code Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Australia 2047 Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 Chile 2090 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Changing the password Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode.

  • Page 49: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from 50 to 54.

  • Page 50: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language (Language Setup)

    Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “16:9” SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) To turn off the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.

  • Page 51: Settings For The Display (Screen Setup)

    Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 49). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:...

  • Page 52: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level. Lowers the standard black level. Use this when the picture becomes too white.

  • Page 53: Settings For The Sound (Audio Setup)

    PAUSE MODE (DVD only) Selects the picture in pause mode. AUTO The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position. FRAME The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution. TRACK SELECTION (DVD only) Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you...

  • Page 54: Setting The Digital Output Signal

    DOWNMIX (DVD only) Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “Checking the audio signal format”...

  • Page 55: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Aiwa dealer (for customers in the U.S.A only). Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.
  • Page 56 The disc does not play. , The disc is turned over. Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the disc tray. , The disc is skewed. , The player cannot play certain discs (page 7). , The region code on the DVD does not match the player.

  • Page 57: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    , Child Lock is set (page 26). The disc tray does not open and “TRAY LOCKED” appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Aiwa dealer or local authorized Aiwa service facility. “Data error” appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD.

  • Page 58: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 10) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Dolby Digital (page 22, 54) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 59: Specifications

    Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC Audio characteristics Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)/DVD VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio): 115 dB (LINE OUT (L/R) AUDIO jacks only) Harmonic distortion: 0.003 %...

  • Page 60: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 41, 44, 50. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari...

  • Page 61: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 51 4:3 LETTER BOX 51 4:3 PAN SCAN 51 5.1 Channel Surround 41 A-B REPEAT 35 ALBUM 37 Album 30 ANGLE 45 AUDIO 41 AUDIO ATT 53 AUDIO DRC 53 AUDIO SETUP 53 AUTO PLAY 52 AUTO POWER OFF 52 BACKGROUND 51 Batteries 15 BLACK LEVEL 51...
  • Page 64 Printed on 100% recycled magazine paper. Printed using VOC (volatile organic compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http://www.aiwa.com/...

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