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8C-AVL-903-01
020401AMK-H-L
DVD PLAYER
PLATINA DVD
XD-SPM823
Owner's record
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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 difficulty.
Model No.
Serial No. (Lot No.)
XD-SPM823
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: Operating Instructions
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 difficulty. Model No. XD-SPM823... - Page 2 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"...
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. - Page 4 15.Burden Do not place a heavy object on or step on the product. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product. 16.Connecting When you connect the product to other equipment, turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Important safety instructions ... 3 Before Use ... 6 Disc symbols used in this manual ... 6 Supported disc formats ... 6 Disc-related terms ... 7 Handling the unit ... 7 Handling discs ... 7 Cleaning the unit ... 7 Cleaning discs ... -
Page 6: Before Use
Before Use Please read the following before operating the unit. Disc symbols used in this manual Although this unit can play DVDs, audio CDs and MP3 discs, some of the functions are restricted depending on the type of disc. The following symbols are used to make distinctions. No symbols: The function works for DVDs, audio CDs and MP3 discs. -
Page 7: Disc-Related Terms
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. CONTINUE CONTINÚE ENGLISH... -
Page 8: Cleaning Discs
Before Use (continued) 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. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for analog records. -
Page 9: General Information On Progressive Scan
General information on progressive scan This unit includes a progressive scan conversion circuit. This generates high-resolution progressive scan video, with a lower flicker rate, allowing you to see the movie at its original quality. What is a progressive scan? The conventional television system has 525 scan lines making up a frame, but these are scanned in alternate interlaced passes of the 262.5 odd scan lines and the 262.5 even scan lines (in the case of the NTSC color system). -
Page 10: Parts And Controls
Parts and Controls Front panel 3 4 5 POWER button Press to turn on and off the unit. 6STANDBY/ON indicator • Lights in red when the unit is in power-off standby mode. • Lights in green when the unit is turned on. RANDOM button Press to play in random order. - Page 11 r button • Press to return to the beginning of the current chapter/ track or skip back to the previous chapter/track. • Press and hold to fast reverse a disc. ZOOM button Press to enlarge the picture. s button Press to stop playback. DISPLAY button Press to display the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu during playback.
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Page 12: Display Window
Parts and Controls (continued) Display window The unit shows on-screen display menus and messages on the TV screen, and LCD indications in the unit's display window. They make operations simple and easy, especially when playing DVDs. The instructions in this manual refer mainly to the on-screen display on the TV screen. Operating status indicator Rotates when loading and playing a disc. -
Page 13: Connections
Connections Before making connections, identify the type of your audio equipment and TV referring to the respective charts. Then, decide the connection and setup procedures accordingly. Before making connections • Connect the AC cords of the unit and any external equipment last, after finishing all other connections. •... -
Page 14: Connecting To Audio Equipment
Connections (continued) Connecting to audio equipment Audio equipment to be connected to the unit None (only a TV is connected) • Amplifier • Stereo system • Dolby Digital decoder • AV receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic decoder •... -
Page 15: A-1 Connecting To A Tv
A-1 Connecting to a TV Video input jack (yellow) Audio input jacks (Left/white, Right/red) to AUDIO OUT 1* L (white)/R (red) jacks Rear of the unit Set the setup menu correctly after connecting Set the "TV Aspect" in the setup menu according to the TV connected to the unit as follows: (See "Changing Setup Values"... -
Page 16: A-2 Connecting To A Tv Equipped With An S-Video Input Connector
Connections (continued) A-2 Connecting to a TV equipped with an S-video input connector Rear of the unit Set the VIDEO OUTPUT switch before connecting Set the VIDEO OUTPUT switch to "S-VIDEO" before connecting to a TV with an S-video input connector. ENGLISH Rear of the TV S-video input connector (S1, S2) -
Page 17: A-3 Connecting To A Tv Or Monitor With Component Video Input Connectors
A-3 Connecting to a TV or monitor with component video input connectors blue Rear of the unit to an AC outlet Set the VIDEO OUTPUT switch before connecting Set the VIDEO OUTPUT switch to "COMPONENT/ PROGRESSIVE SCAN" before connecting to a TV with component input connectors. -
Page 18: B Connecting To A Tv And An Amplifier With A Digital Input Jack
Connections (continued) B Connecting to a TV and an amplifier with a digital input jack Rear of the unit to an AC outlet Front speaker (L) Set the setup menu correctly after connecting Set the "TV Aspect" and "Digital Audio Output" in the setup menu according to the TV and audio equipment connected to the unit as follows: (See "Changing Setup Values"... -
Page 19: C Connecting To A Tv And A Stereo System
C Connecting to a TV and a stereo system Rear of the unit to AUDIO OUT 1* L (white)/R (red) jacks to an AC outlet Audio cord (supplied) Set the setup menu correctly after connecting Set the "TV Aspect" in the setup menu according to the TV connected to the unit as follows: (See "Changing Setup Values"... -
Page 20: D Connecting To A Tv And An Av Receiver Equipped With A Dolby Digital (Ac-3) Decoder
Connections (continued) D Connecting to a TV and an AV receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder Rear of the unit to an AC outlet Optical cord (not supplied) Front speaker (L) Surround speaker (L) Set the setup menu correctly after connecting Set the "TV Aspect"... -
Page 21: E Connecting To A Tv And An Av Receiver Equipped With A Dts Decoder
E Connecting to a TV and an AV receiver equipped with a DTS decoder Rear of the unit to an AC outlet Optical cord (not supplied) Front speaker (L) Surround speaker (L) Set the setup menu correctly after connecting Set the "TV Aspect" and "Digital Audio Output" in the setup menu according to the TV and audio equipment connected to the unit as follows: (See "Changing Setup Values"... -
Page 22: F Connecting To A Tv And An Av Receiver Equipped With A Dolby Pro Logic Decoder
Connections (continued) F Connecting to a TV and an AV receiver equipped with a Dolby Pro Logic decoder Rear of the unit to an AC outlet Front speaker (L) Surround speaker (L) Set the setup menu correctly after connecting Set the "TV Aspect" in the setup menu according to the TV connected to the unit as follows: (See "Changing Setup Values"... -
Page 23: Playback
Loading discs Press POWER. The unit turns on and the 6STANDBY/ON indicator turns green. The “aiwa” screen appears on the TV screen. Press z OPEN/CLOSE. The disc compartment opens. Load a disc in the tray at the center position. -
Page 24: Starting Playback
Playback (continued) POWER DISC SKIP ENTER DISC DIRECT DISC CHANGE PLAY (1-5) POWER TOP MENU MENU ENGLISH Starting playback After loading discs, you can start playback by either one of i/k/j/l the following ways; A or B. s s s Single disc playback Press DISC DIRECT PLAY (1-5) on the unit. - Page 25 When the menu screen is displayed The OSD menu for the CD is displayed on the TV screen. The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a DVD which contains a menu. Use the i/k/j/l buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER or c on the unit (or SELECT/ENTER or c on the remote control) to start playback.
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Page 26: Still (Pause)
Playback (continued) Number buttons GSLOW FSLOW ENGLISH Still (pause) Press a during playback. To return to normal playback Press c. You can also press a to return to normal playback. ca s Frame advance Press a during pause. Each time you press the button, the picture advances one frame. -
Page 27: Fast Forward And Fast Reverse
Fast forward and fast reverse Press and hold r (/f) or (g/) t for about 2 seconds during playback. Each time you press and hold the button, the play speed changes as shown below. ×2 ×4 ×16 There is no audio during fast forward or fast reverse playback of a DVD. -
Page 28: Basic Operation Of The Osd (On-Screen Display) Menu
Playback (continued) Basic operation of the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu You can check the general playback status or start playback from a desired point on the disc, etc. by displaying and operating the OSD menu. Number buttons Example OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 1/12 0:16:57 1 ENG... -
Page 29: Description Of Each Osd Menu Item
Description of each OSD menu item Each menu item shows its current status/setting which can be changed on the OSD menu. For details of the functions or optional settings, refer to the page in parentheses. Menu item Current status/setting Title number/total number of titles Chapter number/total number of chapters 1/12 Elapsed play time... -
Page 30: Search
Search Number buttons DISPLAY This unit provides 5 disc search functions. Title search When a disc has more than one title, you can select a desired title to start playback. Track search You can specify a desired track number. Chapter search When a title on a disc has more than one chapter, you can select a desired chapter to start playback. -
Page 31: Chapter Search
Chapter search Press DISPLAY during playback. Press i/k to select "C" (chapter). Press j /l to select a desired chapter number. You can also use the number buttons to enter a desired chapter number. Example: To play chapter number 17 Press 1 and then 7. -
Page 32: Mark Search
Search (continued) MARK Number buttons Mark search You can start playback from a desired marked point. Up to 9 points can be marked on the same disc. To mark a desired point During playback, press MARK at a position to be memorized as marked point. -
Page 33: Zooming And Changing The Angle
Zooming and Changing the Angle ZOOM Zooming the picture Press ZOOM during playback or still playback (pause). Each time you press the button, the magnification changes as shown below. ×2 ×4 ×6 ×16 NORMAL To move the zoom area Press i/k/j/l. To return to the normal display Press CLEAR. -
Page 34: Random And Repeat Playback
Random and Repeat Playback REPEAT Random playback Press RANDOM during playback or in stop mode. The unit starts random playback and the RANDOM indicator lights up in the display window. To skip to another title or track during random playback Press (g/) t. -
Page 35: Repeating A Section Between Two Specified Points (A-B Repeat)
TRACK: Repeats the track currently being played. TRACK DISC: Repeats all tracks on the disc. DISC ALL: Repeats all discs loaded in the unit or on the program list. OFF: Cancels repeat playback. (Normal playback) NOTES • Track repeat playback is canceled when you change the track by pressing r or t. -
Page 36: Programmed Playback
Programmed Playback Number buttons REPEAT You can select up to 20 tracks out of 5 discs, and play them in programmed order. Press PROGRAM in stop mode. The program menu screen appears on the TV screen and the PROG. indicator appears in the display window. Program Step Clear All... - Page 37 Press c to start playback. The selected tracks are memorized and playback begins in the programmed order. If a disc does not exist in the disc tray you programmed, the programmed playback of the disc is canceled, and playback skips to the next program. To repeat the programmed playback Press REPEAT repeatedly.
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Page 38: Creating A 3D Surround Effect
Creating a 3D Surround Effect DISPLAY ENGLISH The unit can produce a 3D surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback with two conventional stereo speakers, instead of five or more speakers usually required to listen to multi-channel audio of a home theater system. NOTES •... -
Page 39: Changing The Audio Track/Channel
Changing the Audio Track/Channel AUDIO • 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 47). If that language is not on the disc, the original language for the disc is selected. -
Page 40: Displaying And Changing Subtitles
Displaying and Changing Subtitles SUBTITLE • The subtitle is displayed in the designated language set in the setup menu (page 48). If that language is not available on the disc, the original language for the disc is selected. • Subtitles can only be changed with discs which contain more than one set of subtitles. -
Page 41: Playing An Mp3 Disc
Playing an MP3 Disc The unit can play MP3 audio recorded on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs. Before playing an MP3 disc, read the following notes. Notes on MP3 discs An MP3 file stores audio data compressed using MPEG 1, the audio layer-3 file-coding scheme. -
Page 42: Basic Operations Of Mp3 Playback
Playing an MP3 Disc (continued) TOP MENU MENU Unlike audio CD operations, the following functions and play modes are not available when playing an MP3 disc. • Fast forward, fast reverse, random and A-B repeat playback • 3D surround and audio track selection Basic operations of MP3 playback Load an MP3 disc. -
Page 43: Osd (On-Screen Display) Menu For The Mp3 Disc
OSD (On-Screen Display) menu for the MP3 disc The OSD menu for the MP3 disc is displayed when an MP3 disc is loaded. It enables you to check the general playback status, select tracks and perform programmed playback. Track list Disc status indication Time indication Menu item... -
Page 44: Programmed Playback
Playing an MP3 Disc (continued) TOP MENU MENU Programmed playback You can select up to 60 tracks and play them in the programmed order. Press PROGRAM during playback or in stop mode to enter program edit mode. The "E" mark appears on the upper right of the program list and the PROG. - Page 45 To return to normal playback Press and hold PROGRAM for about 3 seconds. Alternatively, press the j left cursor button and i/k to select a track, then press c or SELECT/ENTER. The PROG. indicator disappears from the display window. To delete a track from the program list 1 Press PROGRAM to enter program edit mode.
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Page 46: Changing Setup Values
Changing Setup Values SELECT/ENTER i/k/j/l RETURN SETUP All the basic settings of the unit are properly preset at the factory. Check that "TV Aspect", "Progressive Scan" and "Digital Audio Output" 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 47: Disc Audio
Number buttons Disc Audio The soundtrack language on a DVD can be changed. If the selected language is not available on the disc, the original language for the disc is selected. Press i/k to select "Disc Audio" in the setup menu and press the l right cursor button. -
Page 48: Disc Subtitle
Changing Setup Values (continued) Disc Subtitle The subtitle language on a DVD can be changed. If the selected language is not available on the disc, the original language for the disc is selected. Press i/k to select "Disc Subtitle" in the setup menu and press the l right cursor button. -
Page 49: Rating
Rating Some DVDs contain parental control information that applies to the complete disc or certain scenes on the disc. By using the parental control feature of the unit, you can specify the restriction level to prevent the unit from playing scenes not suitable for children (for example, scenes of excessive violence). -
Page 50: Country Code
Changing Setup Values (continued) Country Code After specifying the restriction level in the previous "Rating" section, set the country code so that the set restriction level is adjusted to the cinema rating system of the country where the DVD disc was produced. Press i/k to select "Country Code"... -
Page 51: Menu Language
4:3 Letterbox: Select this when a conventional TV is connected. Titles recorded in wide-screen (16:9) format will be played in letterbox mode, with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. 4:3 Letterbox * 4:3 Panscan: Select this to play titles that include pan-scan encoding on a conventional 4:3 screen TV: the picture of wide-screen titles is displayed at full screen height with the left or right cropped. -
Page 52: Progressive Scan
Changing Setup Values (continued) Progressive Scan When connecting the unit to a progressive-scan compatible TV, you can take advantage of the unit's progressive scan output enabling high quality video playback with less flickers. CAUTION DO NOT set the "Progressive Scan" to "On" when connecting to a TV that is not compatible with progressive scan signals. -
Page 53: Others
Output Playback Stream/ DOLBY disc DIGITAL/ 96-kHz linear PCM DTS DVD DTS bit Not output stream Dolby Dolby Dolby Digital DVD Digital bit Digital bit stream stream MPEG DVD MPEG bit stream Audio CD DTS audio DTS bit Not output stream Press i /k to select the sample frequency and press SELECT/ENTER. -
Page 54: Country Codes
Changing Setup Values (continued) Country codes Code Country Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania Armenia Netherlands Antilles Angola Antarctica Argentina American Samoa Austria Australia Aruba Azerbaidjan Bosnia-Herzegovina Barbados Bangladesh Belgium Burkina Faso Bulgaria Bahrain Burundi Benin Bermuda Brunei Darussalam Bolivia... - Page 55 Code Country Moldavia Madagascar Marshall Islands Macedonia Mali Myanmar Mongolia Macau Northern Mariana Islands Martinique (French) Mauritania Montserrat Malta Mauritius Maldives Malawi Mexico Malaysia Mozambique Namibia New Caledonia (French) Niger Norfolk Island Nigeria Nicaragua Netherlands Norway Nepal Nauru Niue New Zealand Oman Panama Peru...
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Page 56: Language Codes
Changing Setup Values (continued) Language codes Code Language 6565 Afar 6566 Abkhazian 6570 Afrikaans 6577 Amharic 6582 Arabic 6583 Assamese 6588 Aymara 6590 Azerbaijani 6665 Bashkir 6669 Byelorussian 6671 Bulgarian 6672 Bihari 6678 Bengali; Bangla 6679 Tibetan 6682 Breton 6765 Catala 6779 Corsican... -
Page 57: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If something seems to be wrong with your DVD player, first check the items in the table below. Symptom • Is the power cord plugged firmly into a live outlet? The power does not come on. • Is there condensation inside the unit? Leave the unit idle with the The disc does not play. -
Page 58: Specifications
Specifications Power supply 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 16 W Power consumption in standby mode 1.4 W Weight 5.7 kg (12.9 lbs) 430 × 118 × 414 mm External dimensions (17 × 4.7 × 16.3 inches) (w × h × d) Laser Semiconductor laser, wavelength: 650/780 nm... - Page 59 Call Toll Free 1-800-BUY-AIWA For Assistance and Information, (United States and Puerto Rico) Printed in China...
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