Aiwa XD-DV520 Operating Instructions Manual
Aiwa XD-DV520 Operating Instructions Manual

Aiwa XD-DV520 Operating Instructions Manual

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8C-AVE-903-01
020123AMK-H-O

DVD PLAYER

PLATINA DVD
XD-DV520
Owner's record
For your convenience, record the model number and serial
number (you will find them on the rear of your set) in the
space provided below . Please refer to them when you
contact your Aiwa dealer in case of dif ficulty .
Model No.
Serial No. (Lot No.)
For assistance and information,
call toll free 1-800-BUY-AIWA.
(United States and Puerto Rico)
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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  • Page 1: Dvd Player

    For your convenience, record the model number and serial number (you will find them on the rear of your set) in the space provided below . Please refer to them when you contact your Aiwa dealer in case of dif ficulty . Model No. 8C-AVE-903-01 020123AMK-H-O Serial No.
  • Page 2: Precautions

    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"...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Precautions ... 2 Before use ... 4 About symbols ... 4 Supported disc formats ... 4 Disc-related terms ... 5 Notes on copyright ... 5 Handling discs ... 6 Cleaning discs ... 6 Storing discs ... 6 Handling the unit ...
  • Page 4: Before Use

    BEFORE USE Please read the following before operating the unit. About symbols Although this unit can play DVDs, audio CDs or MP3 discs, some of the functions are restricted dependent on the type of disc. The following symbols are used to make distinction. Playback of MP3 discs is dif ferent from that of other kinds of discs.
  • Page 5: Disc-Related Terms

    Region code of the DVD player and DVDs This DVD player is designed and manufactured for playback of region "1" encoded DVD software. the labels of some DVD discs indicates which type of player can play those discs. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled "1"...
  • Page 6: Handling Discs

    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 . , near They will leave marks...
  • Page 7: Remote Control

    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 When to replace the battery The maximum operating distance between the remote control and the remote sensor of the unit is approximately 7 meters.
  • Page 8: Parts And Controls

    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 6STANDBY indicator Lights in red when the unit is in standby mode.
  • Page 9: Remote Control

    Remote control POWER button Press to turn on and of f the unit. Number buttons Press to select a track or title directly g buttons • Press to fast forward a disc. • Press to select an item in the setup menu. TOP MENU button Press to display the title menu if present on the disc.
  • Page 10: Display Window

    PARTS AND CONTROLS (CONTINUED) Display window This unit shows On Screen Display messages on the screen of the of the unit. The On Screen Display of each operation makes operation simple and easy when you press the ON SCREEN button on the remote control. The instructions in this manual refer mainly to the On Screen Display messages.
  • Page 11: Connections

    CONNECTIONS Before connecting, identify your type of audio equipment or 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 Audio system to be connected None (only a TV is connected) A stereo system or an amplifier...
  • Page 12: A Connecting To A Tv Only

    CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) A Connecting to a TV only to the video input jack (yellow) to the audio input jacks (Left/white, Right/red) Audio/video cord (supplied) white yellow to AUDIO OUT to VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 jack (yellow) L (white)/R (red) jacks COMPONENT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT...
  • Page 13: B Connecting To A Tv And An Amplifier With A Digital In Jack

    B Connecting to a TV and an amplifier with a Digital In jack Use a commercially available 75 ohm coaxial cord when connecting the unit to an supplied Audio/video cord is also available instead of a coaxial cord. to the video input jack (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) yellow to VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 jack (yellow)
  • Page 14: C Connecting To A Tv And An Audio System

    CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) C Connecting to a TV and an audio system to the video input jack (yellow) Video cord (not supplied) yellow to VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 jack (yellow) COMPONENT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL to AUDIO OUT L (white)/ R (red) jacks white...
  • Page 15: D Connecting To A Tv And An Av Receiver Equipped With A Dolby Digital (Ac-3) Decoder

    D Connecting to a TV and 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 a Digital In jack. The supplied Audio/video cord is also available instead of a coaxial cord. to the video input jack (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) yellow...
  • Page 16: E Connecting To A Tv And An Av Receiver Equipped With A Dts Decoder

    CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) E Connecting to a TV and an AV receiver equipped with a DTS decoder Use a commercially available 75 ohm coaxial cord when connecting the unit to an supplied Audio/video cord is also available instead of a coaxial cord. to the video input jack (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) yellow...
  • Page 17: F Connecting To A Tv And An Av Receiver With The Dolby Pro Logic Surround System

    F Connecting to a TV and an AV receiver with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system to the video input jack (yellow) yellow Video cord (not supplied) to VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 jack (yellow) COMPONENT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT...
  • Page 18: Connecting To A Tv Equipped With An S-Video Jack

    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) to S-VIDEO OUT connector COMPONENT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL Set the setup menu correctly after connecting! Set the "TV Aspect"...
  • Page 19: Connecting To A Tv Or Monitor With Component Video Input Connectors

    Connecting to a TV or monitor with component video input connectors to video input jacks (Y/C Video cables (not supplied) COMPONENT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL Component video output jacks (C The component video output jacks output the dif color signals (C ) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing...
  • Page 20: Playback

    PLAYBACK 3 2,4 6STANDBY indicator Number buttons MENU MUTE About the symbol display • The symbol will be displayed on the you press a button which cannot be used or enter an incorrect number . • Some DVD discs may have places where pressing of the STOP, SKIP, or other buttons is not allowed.
  • Page 21: Still (Pause)

    When the menu screen is displayed The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a DVD which contains a menu. Use the j/l/f/g buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view , then press OK c to start playback. Press TOP MENU or MENU to return to the menu screen.
  • Page 22: Fast Forward And Reverse

    PLAYBACK (CONTINUED) Fast forward and reverse Press g or f during playback. There are 4 speeds for DVD and 3 speeds for audio CD. Each press increases the speed as shown below To return to normal playback Press OK c. NOTE There is no audio during DVD playback.
  • Page 23: On Screen Display (Osd) Menu

    On Screen Display (OSD) menu The general playback status can be displayed on the screen. Some items can be changed on the menu. EXIT Examples of On Screen Display (OSD) menu (The OSD menu may dif fer depending on the disc contents.) 1st part Press ON SCREEN during playback.
  • Page 24: Detailed Description Of Each Osd Menu

    PLAYBACK (CONTINUED) Detailed description of each OSD menu Each item shows its current status and can be changed on the OSD menu. For details of the functions or optional settings, refer to the page in parentheses. Items Show the current selected item Title number Chapter number Elapsed playing time...
  • Page 25 Items Show the current selected item Track number Elapsed playing time A-B repeat 1 track repeat/all tracks repeat Random play On Screen message NOTE Some discs may not provide all of the above OSD menu. Function Skip to the desired track (Chapter/track search on page 27) Search the point by the elapsed time directly (Time search on page 27)
  • Page 26: Search

    SEARCH Number buttons MARK ON SCREEN This unit provides 4 types of DVD searches. Title search Specifies a title number . Chapter/track search Specifies a chapter or track number Time search Specifies the elapsed time of the desired position. Mark search Specifies the marked point.
  • Page 27: Chapter/Track Search

    Chapter/track search Press ON SCREEN during playback. Press j/l to select the Chapter/ Track icon. Press f/g to enter the desired chapater or track number. • The number buttons can also be used to select the desired number . Example: To play chapter/track number 2 Press 2.
  • Page 28: Mark Search

    SEARCH (CONTINUED) Mark search Playback can restart from the marked point. Up to 10 points can be marked within the same disc. To mark a desired point Press MARK at the desired point during playback. The picture enters the pause mode and the following screen appears.
  • Page 29: Zooming And Changing The Angle

    ZOOMING AND CHANGING THE ANGLE Zooming the picture This function allows you to zoom-in (x2) and zoom-out (x0.5) the picture. Press ON SCREEN during playback. Press t to go to the second part of the On Screen Display menu. Press l to select the Zoom icon. Press OK c repeatedly.
  • Page 30: Random And Repeat Playback

    RANDOM AND REPEAT PLAYBACK Random playback Press ON SCREEN during playback or in stop mode. Press j/l to select the Random icon. Press OK c to turn on the random function. The "RAND" indicator lights in the display window If you pressed ON SCREEN in stop mode at step 1, press ON SCREEN or EXIT to turn of f the On Screen Display menu, and press OK c to start random play .
  • Page 31: Repeating A Portion Between Two Specified Points (A-B Repeat)

    Repeating a portion between two specified points (A-B Repeat) You can select a portion of a track to be repeated. portion to be repeated cannot span a track boundary must be within a single track. Press ON SCREEN during playback. For DVD: Press t to go to the second part of the On Screen Display menu, and press l to select the A-B...
  • Page 32: Programmed Playback

    PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK AUDIO You can select up to 30 tracks, and play them in programmed order . Press AUDIO in stop mode. The program menu screen appears on the Press f/g to select the desired track number. ENGLISH Press l. Press f/g to select the next track number.
  • Page 33: Disabling Osd

    DISABLING OSD ON SCREEN EXIT You can inhibit the command responses in the top corner of the TV screen which appears momentarily when you press a button. Press ON SCREEN. For DVD: Press t to go to the second part of the On Screen Display menu, and press l to select the ON SCREEN icon.
  • Page 34: Changing The Audio Track

    CHANGING THE AUDIO TRACK • When playing a DVD with soundtracks in multiple languages, the audio will automatically be played in the designated language set in the setup menu (page 41). If that language is not on the disc, the original language for the disc is selected.
  • Page 35: Displaying And Changing Subtitles

    DISPLAYING AND CHANGING SUBTITLES • The subtitle is displayed in the designated language set in the set up menu (page 41). If that language is not on the disc, the original language for the disc is selected. • Subtitles may only be changed with discs which contain more than one set of subtitles.
  • Page 36: Playing Back An Mp3 Disc

    PLAYING BACK AN MP3 DISC The unit can play back MP3s recorded on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs. Before playing back an MP3 disc, read the following notes. Notes on MP3 discs An MP3 file stores audio data compressed using MPEG1, the audio layer-3 file-coding scheme.
  • Page 37: Playing Back An Mp3 Disc

    NOTE It may take over 30 seconds to read the MP3 tracks depending on the complexity of the album tree. Playing back an MP3 disc Load an MP3 disc. The MP3 Player panel is displayed on the the first track begins to play MP3 Player MP3Player 1/165...
  • Page 38: Using The Command Box

    PLAYING BACK AN MP3 DISC (CONTINUED) Using the command box Using the commands in the command box, you can create your own MP3 Songs Selection List. To use the commands On the MP3 Songs Selection List, press command box is highlighted. MP3 Songs Selection List TRACK1~4 TRACK1~6...
  • Page 39 [Sel All] command When you execute this command, all the tracks on the MP3 Songs Selection List are selected for play MP3 Songs Selection List TRACK1~4 TRACK1~6 TRACK1~2 [Remove] command This command removes the currently selected track from the MP3 Songs Selection List. MP3 Songs Selection List D2TRAC~3 D2TRAC~2...
  • Page 40: Changing Setup Values

    CHANGING SETUP VALUES MENU All the basic settings of the unit are properly preset at the factory. • Check that "Digital out" and "TV aspect" in the setup menu are correctly set according to the type of equipment connected to the unit. For details on the setting, refer to the "Connections"...
  • Page 41: Language

    Language Press j/l to select "Language" on the setup menu and press OK c. Press f/g to select the desired item. Audio: The audio soundtrack language on a DVD disc can be changed. If the selected language is not available on the disc, the original language for the disc is selected.
  • Page 42: Subtitle

    CHANGING SETUP VALUES (CONTINUED) Subtitle The subtitle can be turned on or of Press j/l to select "Subtitle" on the setup menu and press OK c. Press f/g to select "On" or "Off". Turns on the subtitle. Off: Turns of f the subtitle. Press OK c.
  • Page 43 To set the TV aspect Select the appropriate screen type of your Press j/l to select "TV aspect" on the setup menu and press OK c. Press f/g to select "TV Aspect" and press OK c. Press f/g to select the desired item.
  • Page 44: Audio Set

    CHANGING SETUP VALUES (CONTINUED) Audio set To emit test tone You can hear a noise tone emitted from the front left and right speakers alternately . If the noise tone from the left speaker and the right speaker are heard unevenly , adjust the left and right speaker balance using the connected equipment.
  • Page 45: Digital Out

    Digital out Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the digital output of the unit according to the type of audio system you use. CAUTION When connecting an AV receiver not equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder, do not set "Dolby Digital"...
  • Page 46: Parental

    CHANGING SETUP VALUES (CONTINUED) Parental Some DVD discs contain a restriction level which enables parents to remove scenes or prevent children from playing the discs. This unit is equipped with a password designed to prevent children from changing the level. To set the parental lock level and password Press j/l to select "Parental"...
  • Page 47: On Screen

    Press f/g to select "Return" and press OK c. To change the password 1 Select "Parental" on the setup menu and press 2 Press f to select "Password" and press 3 Enter the current password and press 4 Enter the new password and press To unlock the current level 1 Select "Parental"...
  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If something seems to be wrong with your DVD player Symptom The power does not come on. The disc does not play. Playback stops almost immediately. No picture. The picture is bad. No sound. The remote control does not work, or does not work correctly.
  • Page 49: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Power supply 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 20 W Power consumption in standby mode Weight 2.9 kg (6.6 lbs) 430 × 77 × 280 mm (w × h × d) External dimensions (17 × 3 × 11 Laser Semiconductor Laser , wavelength 650/780 nm...
  • Page 50 Call Toll Free 1-800-BUY-AIWA For Assistance and Information, (United States and Puerto Rico) Printed in China...

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