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3-081-707-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of Mind Warranty Replacement service. XD-AX10 Serial No For assistance and information visit us .aiwa.com call toll free 1-800-BUY-AIWA For Customers in the space provided below. Record the serial number in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call upon your Aiwa dealer regarding this...
3-081-707-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of Mind Warranty Replacement service. XD-AX10 Serial No For assistance and information visit us .aiwa.com call toll free 1-800-BUY-AIWA For Customers in the space provided below. Record the serial number in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call upon your Aiwa dealer regarding this...
Operating Instructions
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..., if not installed and used in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING Welcome! CAUTION The use of optical instruments with the instructions, may be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual thoroughly and retain it for a Class B digital device, pursuant...
..., if not installed and used in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING Welcome! CAUTION The use of optical instruments with the instructions, may be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual thoroughly and retain it for a Class B digital device, pursuant...
Operating Instructions
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...-Screen Displays (Control Bar 13 Hookups 15 Hooking Up the Player 15 Step 1: Unpacking 15 Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote 15 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords 16 Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 23 Step 6: Quick Setup 23 Playing Discs 25 Playing Discs 25 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Disc Resume 27 Using the DVD's Menu 28 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback 29 Playing an MP3 Audio Track 30 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play...
...-Screen Displays (Control Bar 13 Hookups 15 Hooking Up the Player 15 Step 1: Unpacking 15 Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote 15 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords 16 Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 23 Step 6: Quick Setup 23 Playing Discs 25 Playing Discs 25 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Disc Resume 27 Using the DVD's Menu 28 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback 29 Playing an MP3 Audio Track 30 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play...
Operating Instructions
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...; A DVD with a different region code. • A disc recorded in the Packet Write format cannot be played. • Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is protected by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to playback discs that is designed to the disc contents the software producers designed, some record companies. For more information, see the operating instructions for home and other rights owners...
...; A DVD with a different region code. • A disc recorded in the Packet Write format cannot be played. • Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is protected by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to playback discs that is designed to the disc contents the software producers designed, some record companies. For more information, see the operating instructions for home and other rights owners...
Operating Instructions
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... a DVD The following play modes 1~4 can be set .) CHAPTER DVD T41 - 8 T 1:01:57 G TIME/TEXT icon H Title number of the DVD (37) I Chapter number of the DVD (37) J Playing time or remaining time (39) m ◆Display 3 (DVD playback only) DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 K Format of disc being repeated in parentheses indicate reference pages. Displaying the Control Bar during playback The following displays appear when the DISPLAY button is pressed repeatedly during playback. Example: When Repeat Play is selected. (The display will differ when A-B Repeat Play is used for making adjustments...
... a DVD The following play modes 1~4 can be set .) CHAPTER DVD T41 - 8 T 1:01:57 G TIME/TEXT icon H Title number of the DVD (37) I Chapter number of the DVD (37) J Playing time or remaining time (39) m ◆Display 3 (DVD playback only) DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 K Format of disc being repeated in parentheses indicate reference pages. Displaying the Control Bar during playback The following displays appear when the DISPLAY button is pressed repeatedly during playback. Example: When Repeat Play is selected. (The display will differ when A-B Repeat Play is used for making adjustments...
Operating Instructions
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...projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. A INPUT VIDEO (yellow) Component Audio/video cord video cord (supplied) (not supplied) L AUDIO R TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) (yellow) to LINE OUT (VIDEO) DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (green) (blue) COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO to S VIDEO OUT Y PB PR CD/DVD player C COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y (green) PB (blue) PR (red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) (red) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT INPUT S VIDEO l : Signal flow S VIDEO cord (not supplied) B TV, projector...
...projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. A INPUT VIDEO (yellow) Component Audio/video cord video cord (supplied) (not supplied) L AUDIO R TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) (yellow) to LINE OUT (VIDEO) DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (green) (blue) COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO to S VIDEO OUT Y PB PR CD/DVD player C COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y (green) PB (blue) PR (red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) (red) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT INPUT S VIDEO l : Signal flow S VIDEO cord (not supplied) B TV, projector...
Operating Instructions
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... you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect the S VIDEO cord (not supplied). If you pass the player signals 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. Hookups B If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, PB, PR) Connect the component via the VCR, you want to change the aspect ratio, please...
... you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect the S VIDEO cord (not supplied). If you pass the player signals 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. Hookups B If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, PB, PR) Connect the component via the VCR, you want to change the aspect ratio, please...
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... CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y PB PR D DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to coaxial digital input [Speakers] AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and 6 speakers This connection will allow you have completed the connection, be sure to set "DOLBY DIGITAL" to "DOLBY DIGITAL" and "DTS" to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of your...
... CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y PB PR D DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to coaxial digital input [Speakers] AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and 6 speakers This connection will allow you have completed the connection, be sure to set "DOLBY DIGITAL" to "DOLBY DIGITAL" and "DTS" to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of your...
Operating Instructions
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... the TV screen. The player uses the language selected here to the previous adjustment, press .. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 LETTER BOX SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 LETTER BOX BACKGROUND: 4:3 PAN SCAN BLACK LEVEL: 16:9 BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): ON 7 Press X/x to connect your amplifier (receiver) appears. ,continued 23 The Setup Display for selecting the type of the TV to make the minimum number of the screen. To skip an adjustment, press >. The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of jack used in the Control Bar...
... the TV screen. The player uses the language selected here to the previous adjustment, press .. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 LETTER BOX SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 LETTER BOX BACKGROUND: 4:3 PAN SCAN BLACK LEVEL: 16:9 BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): ON 7 Press X/x to connect your amplifier (receiver) appears. ,continued 23 The Setup Display for selecting the type of the TV to make the minimum number of the screen. To skip an adjustment, press >. The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of jack used in the Control Bar...
Operating Instructions
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... the sound distorts even when the volume is the default setting and does not need to be adjusted when you selected on pages 20 to 22 ( B through D ). B-2 C-2 D • Select "DIGITAL OUTPUT." Refer to page 49 for the audio connection you selected on pages 19 to 22 ( A through D ). AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM DTS: D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL B-2 C-2 • D-PCM (page 54) D • DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital...
... the sound distorts even when the volume is the default setting and does not need to be adjusted when you selected on pages 20 to 22 ( B through D ). B-2 C-2 D • Select "DIGITAL OUTPUT." Refer to page 49 for the audio connection you selected on pages 19 to 22 ( A through D ). AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM DTS: D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL B-2 C-2 • D-PCM (page 54) D • DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital...
Operating Instructions
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... be connected to the digital jack of the player are connected to "ON" (page 52). To turn off the player Press [/1. z Hint You can hear sound from the analog stereo jacks. Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may appear on the TV or the amplifier (receiver). Refer to "STEREO" using an amplifier (receiver) Turn on this function, set "AUTO POWER OFF" in stop mode...
... be connected to the digital jack of the player are connected to "ON" (page 52). To turn off the player Press [/1. z Hint You can hear sound from the analog stereo jacks. Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may appear on the TV or the amplifier (receiver). Refer to "STEREO" using an amplifier (receiver) Turn on this function, set "AUTO POWER OFF" in stop mode...
Operating Instructions
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... connect the player to audio equipment without first connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. Notes on playing DVDs with some scenes. Locking the disc tray (Child Lock) You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from the speakers, affecting your speakers to watch. The Z button on the front panel display. A loud noise may come out from opening it. The player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL...
... connect the player to audio equipment without first connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. Notes on playing DVDs with some scenes. Locking the disc tray (Child Lock) You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from the speakers, affecting your speakers to watch. The Z button on the front panel display. A loud noise may come out from opening it. The player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL...
Operating Instructions
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... play a recorded disc such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the current disc is cleared when: - Press the number buttons to select the item you change the play other recorded discs from the same resume point. you want. 1 3 Press ENTER. 28 The disc's menu appears on the Setup Display. • This function may play mode. - Using the DVD's Menu A DVD is set to "ON" (default) for this function to "ON" and you press the number buttons...
... play a recorded disc such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the current disc is cleared when: - Press the number buttons to select the item you change the play other recorded discs from the same resume point. you want. 1 3 Press ENTER. 28 The disc's menu appears on the Setup Display. • This function may play mode. - Using the DVD's Menu A DVD is set to "ON" (default) for this function to "ON" and you press the number buttons...
Operating Instructions
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... ENGLISH 2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to see which language the code represents. The number in parentheses indicates the total number of the current audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) appears as shown below. Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Rear (L/R) DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Front (L/R) LFE (Low Frequency + Center Effect) ,continued 41 For example, when playing a disc containing a song with multilingual tracks, you can also change the audio format. Sound Adjustments Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital...
... ENGLISH 2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to see which language the code represents. The number in parentheses indicates the total number of the current audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) appears as shown below. Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Rear (L/R) DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Front (L/R) LFE (Low Frequency + Center Effect) ,continued 41 For example, when playing a disc containing a song with multilingual tracks, you can also change the audio format. Sound Adjustments Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital...
Operating Instructions
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... number of being at the resume point only for up to six discs (The settings remain in high resolution. ◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD only) Gives the sound track which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are underlined. This function affects the output of channels priority when you turn the volume down when playing a DVD that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. ◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD only) Selects the picture in the Setup Display. AUTO...
... number of being at the resume point only for up to six discs (The settings remain in high resolution. ◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD only) Gives the sound track which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are underlined. This function affects the output of channels priority when you turn the volume down when playing a DVD that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. ◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD only) Selects the picture in the Setup Display. AUTO...
Operating Instructions
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.... ◆ DIGITAL OUT Selects if audio signals are output to two channels for enjoying surround sounds. Select "DOLBY DIGITAL" and "DTS" after setting "DIGITAL OUT" to the "DOWNMIX" item in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 54). AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM DTS: OFF If you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a built-in Dolby Digital format. Select this when the player is recorded in Dolby Digital decoder. ◆ DTS (DVD only) Selects whether or...
.... ◆ DIGITAL OUT Selects if audio signals are output to two channels for enjoying surround sounds. Select "DOLBY DIGITAL" and "DTS" after setting "DIGITAL OUT" to the "DOWNMIX" item in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 54). AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM DTS: OFF If you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a built-in Dolby Digital format. Select this when the player is recorded in Dolby Digital decoder. ◆ DTS (DVD only) Selects whether or...
Operating Instructions
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... while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to "OFF" (page 53). The sound volume may improve if you set the aspect ratio in "AUDIO SETUP" to your TV's S VIDEO input (page 16). Additional Information ,continued 55 Operation The remote does not function. , There are connected to a combination TV/ VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVDs. Even though you set "AUDIO DRC" to "TV MODE" (page 53). , Set "AUDIO ATT" in fast forward or fast reverse mode. , If the audio signal does...
... while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to "OFF" (page 53). The sound volume may improve if you set the aspect ratio in "AUDIO SETUP" to your TV's S VIDEO input (page 16). Additional Information ,continued 55 Operation The remote does not function. , There are connected to a combination TV/ VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVDs. Even though you set "AUDIO DRC" to "TV MODE" (page 53). , Set "AUDIO ATT" in fast forward or fast reverse mode. , If the audio signal does...
Operating Instructions
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... changing of the angles. See the operating manual that comes with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at the auto pause signal. The MP3 audio track cannot be changed or turned off. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the subtitles. The title of the operations above. Other characters are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The DVD prohibits the changing of the direct selection button on the DVD being played. , The angle can only display numbers...
... changing of the angles. See the operating manual that comes with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at the auto pause signal. The MP3 audio track cannot be changed or turned off. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the subtitles. The title of the operations above. Other characters are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The DVD prohibits the changing of the direct selection button on the DVD being played. , The angle can only display numbers...
Operating Instructions
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... disc. DVD+RW (page 6) A DVD+RW (plus RW) is recorded in a multi-channel format, such as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in Dolby Digital cinema audio systems. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data are divided into sections to easily locate the point you to the DVD VIDEO format. The rear channel is stereo and there is the same as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes...
... disc. DVD+RW (page 6) A DVD+RW (plus RW) is recorded in a multi-channel format, such as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in Dolby Digital cinema audio systems. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data are divided into sections to easily locate the point you to the DVD VIDEO format. The rear channel is stereo and there is the same as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes...
Operating Instructions
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... Instant Search 26 L LANGUAGE SETUP 50 Locating a specific point by watching the TV screen 36 M MENU 50 MP3 6, 30, 56 N NUMBER INPUT 38 O On-screen display Control Bar display 13 Setup Display 49 OSD 50 P PARENTAL CONTROL 46 PAUSE MODE 53 PBC Playback 29 PICTURE MODE 44 PRO LOGIC 21, 54, 58 PROGRAM 32 Program Play 32 Q QUICK 50 Quick Setup 23, 50 R Remote 15 REPEAT 34 Repeat Play 34 RESET 50 Resume Play 27 S S VIDEO output 16 Scan 36 SCENE 37...
... Instant Search 26 L LANGUAGE SETUP 50 Locating a specific point by watching the TV screen 36 M MENU 50 MP3 6, 30, 56 N NUMBER INPUT 38 O On-screen display Control Bar display 13 Setup Display 49 OSD 50 P PARENTAL CONTROL 46 PAUSE MODE 53 PBC Playback 29 PICTURE MODE 44 PRO LOGIC 21, 54, 58 PROGRAM 32 Program Play 32 Q QUICK 50 Quick Setup 23, 50 R Remote 15 REPEAT 34 Repeat Play 34 RESET 50 Resume Play 27 S S VIDEO output 16 Scan 36 SCENE 37...