Aiwa XD-AX10 User manual

3-081-707-11(1)
CD/DVD
Player
Operating Instructions
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[DIGITAL VIDEO]
XD-AX10
© 2003 Sony Corporation

WARNING Welcome!
To prevent fire or shock
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
CAUTION
personnel only.
AEsgA
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any change
or modifications not expressly
equipment.
Thank you for purchasing this CD/
thoroughly and retain it for future
interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this
determined by turning the
outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver
experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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Precautions
consumption of this player are indicated on
the back of the player. Check that the
your local power supply.
Power requirements —»
On safety
• Caution - The use of optical instruments
with this product will increase eye hazard.
place objects filled with liquids, such as
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into
checked by qualified personnel before
On power sources
• The player is not disconnected from the AC
power source as long as it is connected to
the wall outlet, even if the player itself has
been turned off.
long time, be sure to disconnect the player
power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull
For the model supplied with the AC plug
adaptor
If the AC plug of your unit does not fit into
adaptor.
On operation
• If the player is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
lenses inside the player. Should this occur,
the player may not operate properly. In this
case, remove the disc and leave the player
• When you move the player, take out any
discs. If you don’t, the disc may be
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to
audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be
damaged when a peak level section is played.
On cleaning
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
• Should the AC power cord need to be
shop only.
On placement
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the
player.
• Do not place the player on a soft surface
ventilation holes.
• Do not place the player in a location near
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available cleaning
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This player is capable of holding a
on your television screen indefinitely. If
display image displayed on your TV for an
extended period of time you risk permanent
damage to your television screen. Plasma
Display Panel televisions and projection
concerning your player, please consult your
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Table of Contents
WARNING.2
Welcome!.2
Precautions.3
About This Manual.6
This Player Can Play the Following Discs.6
Notes about the Discs.8
Index to Parts and Controls .9
Guide to On-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, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
A-B Repeat Play).32
Searching for a Scene.36
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play,
Search, Freeze Frame).36
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. (Search mode).37
Viewing Information About the Disc.39
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time.39
Sound Adjustments.41
Changing the Sound.41
Virtual Surround Settings.42
Enjoying Movies.44
Displaying the Subtitles.44
Adjusting the Playback Picture (PICTURE MODE).44
Changing the Angles.45
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Locking Discs.46
Limiting Playback by Children (PARENTAL CONTROL).46
Settings and Adjustments.49
Using the Setup Display.49
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP).50
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP).51
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP).52
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP).53
Additional Information.55
Troubleshooting.55
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display).57
Glossary.58
Specifications.59
Language Code List.60
Index.61
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About This Manual This Player Can Play the
Following Discs
controls on the remote. You can also use the
or similar names as those on the remote.
The meaning of the icons used in this
manual is described below:
Icon Meaning
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Functions available for DVD
VIDEOS and DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs in video mode or
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs
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Functions available for VIDEO
CDs, Super VCDs, or CD-Rs/
CD-RWs in video CD format
or Super VCD format
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Functions available for music
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
music CD format
Functions available for DATA
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs containing MP3* audio
* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard
format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses
audio data.
The “DVD VIDEO” is a trademark.
Region code
Your player has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and only will play DVD
VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with
identical region codes. This system is used to
protect copyrights.
DVDs labeled (§) will also play on this
If you try to play any other DVD, the message
will appear on the TV screen. Depending on
labeled even though playing the DVD is

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
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-RWs in VR mode
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
• Super VCDs in PAL format
• A logical format of files and folders on CD-
ROMs, defined by ISO (International Standard
• A DVD with a different region code.
• A disc recorded in a color system other than
NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player
conforms to the NTSC color system).
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane
tape or a sticker still left on it.
• Notes about DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played
on this player due to the recording quality or
characteristics of the recording device and
authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, see the operating
instructions for the recording device. Note that
discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be
• Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
playable by this product.
Note on playback operations of
DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by
DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc
some playback features may not be available.
Also, refer to the instructions supplied with
the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright
method claims of certain U.S. patents, other
intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation, and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by
home and other limited viewing uses only
Corporation. Reverse engineering or
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Notes about the Discs
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
temperature may rise considerably inside
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
Do not
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

Index to Parts and Controls
Front panel
l/Cl) (on/standy) button (25)
Disc tray (25)
Front panel display (10)
ID (remote sensor) (15)
= (open/close) button (25)
■ (stop) button (26)
II (pause) button (26)
t> (play) button (25)
(next) button (26, 36)
(previous) button (26, 36)

Front panel display
When playing back a DVD
Disc type Playing status Lights up when you can change the angle (45)
Lights up during Current audio signal (41) Current title/chapter or playing
Repeat Play (34) time (40)
When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (29)
Disc type Playing status
When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)
Lights up during
Playing status Repeat Play (35) Current track (40)
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JURK : : :
1 i'~ 1
MP3
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Disc type Lights up when playing MP3
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Rear panel
Q] DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (20,
21, 22)
\ 2 \ LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (19,
20, 21)
[3] LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (16)
g S VIDEO OUT jack (16)
\ 5 \ COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
(16)

Remote
Q] ± OPEN/CLOSE button (26)
\2\ Number buttons (28)
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*
[3] CLEAR button (32)
g] SUBTITLE button (44)
[5] AUDIO button (41)
[6] PREV/NEXT (previous/
next) buttons (26)
[7] "I ◄◄ / ► *- ( ► SCAN/SLOW
buttons (36)
[8] II PAUSE button (26)
@] O PLAY button (25)
The l> button has a tactile dot.*
I «-/*/+/-» buttons (28)
0 DISPLAY button (13)
I! TOP MENU button (28)
1/(1) (on/standby) button (25)
3 TIME/TEXT button (39)
I! PICTURE MODE button (44)
I! ANGLE button (45)
17| SUR (surround) button (42)
I! SEARCH MODE button (37)
M REPEAT button (34)
2| INSTANT SEARCH/STEP
button (26, 37)
M 4-./^ll INSTANT REPLAY/STEP
button (26, 37)
II ■ STOP button (26)
IH ENTER button (23)
M <TW RETURN button (29)
|H MENU button (28, 30)
! Use the tactile dot as a reference when operatinj
the player.
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Guide to On-Screen
Displays (Control Bar)
The following explains the Control Bar. The
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.
Displaying the Control Bar during
playback
The following displays appear when the
DISPLAY button is pressed repeatedly
during playback. You can select the setting
the related information.
♦ Display 1
The following play modes ©~@ can be set.
A check mark is indicated when activated.
Example: When Repeat Play is selected. (The
display will differ when A-B Repeat Play is
© Repeat Play (34)
© Shuffle Play (33)
® Program Play (32)
© A-B Repeat Play (35)
© Unit being repeated in this example
© Playback status ( ► Playback,
II Pause, ■ Stop, etc.)
♦
♦ Display 2
The following playback information is
Example: When playing a DVD
© TIME/TEXT icon
© Title number of the DVD (37)
© Chapter number of the DVD (37)
® Playing time or remaining time (39)
♦
♦ Display 3 (DVD playback only)
© Format of the current audio signal (41)
♦
♦ No display
♦ Return to Display 1

Displaying the Control Bar in
stop mode
♦ Return to Display 1
The following displays appear when the
DISPLAY button is repeatedly pressed
during stop mode. You can make basic
your viewing preferences.
♦ Display 1
The followi
© SETUP (49)
• Select QUICK to make the min imum
number of basic adjustments for using the
• Select CUSTOM to make a full range of
adjustments.
• Select RESET to return the SETUP
adjus
D PARENTAL CONTROL (46)
Set this to limit the playback of selected
discs on this player.
*
♦ Display 2
Shows the same information as Display 1
during playback.
♦
♦ Display 3
Shows the same information as Display 2
during playback.
♦
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Hookup:
Hooking Up the Player
Follow Steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.
• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cord (pinplug x 3 <— ► pinplug x 3) (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote
matching the ® and © ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
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Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords
Select one of the patterns Q through ©, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).
O If you are connecting to a video input jack
Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will
enjoy standard quality images.
Yellow (Video) Yellow (Video)
Red (R) Red (R)
connecting to a TV only.)
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© If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack
Connect the S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.
© 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 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video
cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will
Red
When connecting to a wide screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. If you want to change the aspect
ratio, please refer to page 51.
Connect the player directly to the TV. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a cle
image on the TV screen.

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords
the instructions for the components you wish to connect.
Select a connection
Select one of the following connections, through .
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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42 ' Connecting to your TV
This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.
CD/DVD player
(AUDIO)
: Signal flow
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page
16).
Xf Hint
When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo¬
mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the
LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks to the TV’s audio

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 <S> . If the amplifier
(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
CD/DVD player
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
Front (L) 1 ] j
MD deck/DAT deck
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