Aiwa XR-DV525 User manual

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XR-DV525
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION ATTENTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK | RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
DO NOT OPEN NE PAS QUVRIR
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
This compact disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the exterior.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1. LASER APPARAT
CAUTION!
Visible and invisible laser radiation when open
and inter locks defeated. Avoid exposure to beam.
WARNING
This appliance is supplied with a fitted three pin mains plug. A5
amp fuse is fitted in the plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, use a 5 amp fuse approved
by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. When replacing the fuse, you must
ensure that any removable fuse covers are correctly refitted.
If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest
AIWA dealer.
DO NOT CUT OFF THE PLUG FROM THIS APPLIANCE. If the
plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home, or
the cable is too short to reach a power point, obtain an appropriate
safety approved extension lead or adaptor. If in any doubt please
consult a qualified electrician.
If the plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose of the plug
immediately. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL
SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13
AMP SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please ensure it contains a 5 amp
fuse, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 5 amp fuse
at the distribution board.
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IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
BLUE — NEUTRAL
BROWN — LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance
may not correspond with the colour markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal which is marked by the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal which is marked by the letter L or coloured RED.
DO NOT connect either the BLUE or BROWN wires in the mains
lead to the earth terminal (marked with the letter E or by the
earth symbol + or coloured GREEN or GREEN/YELLOW) of a
three pin plug.
PRECAUTIONS
Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before
operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions
for future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating
Instructions and on the unit should be strictly followed, as well
as the safety suggestions below.
installation
1 Water and moisture — Do not use this unit near water, such
as near a bath, sink, swimming pool, or the like.
2 Heat — Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including
heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate heat.
It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C
(41°F) or greater than 35°C (95°F).
3 Mounting surface — Place the unit on a flat, even surface.
4 Ventilation — The unit should be situated with adequate
space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured.
Allow 10 cm (4 in.) clearance from the rear and the top of the
unit, and 5 cm (2 in.) from each side.
- Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar surface that
may block the ventilation openings.
- Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight rack
where ventilation may be impeded.
5 Objects and liquid entry — Take care that objects or liquids
do not get inside the unit through the ventilation openings.
6 Carts and stands — When placed or mounted on a stand or
cart, the unit should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause
the unit or cart to overturn or fall.
7 Condensation — Moisture may form on the disc pickup lens |
when:
- The unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot
- The heating system has just been turned on
- The unit is used in a very humid room
- The unit is cooled by an air conditioner
When this unit has condensation inside, it may not function
normally. Should this occur, leave the unit for a few hours,
then try to operate again.
8 Wall or ceiling mounting — The unit should not be mounted
on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the Operating
Instructions.

Electric Power
1 Power sources — Connect this unit only to power sources
specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the
unit.
2 AC power cord
- When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by the
AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.
- Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as this
could result in fire or shock.
- Power cords should be firmly secured to avoid being severely
bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to
the cord from the unit to the power socket.
- Avoid overloading power sockets and extension cords
beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.
3 When not in use — Unpiug the AC power plug from the AC
power socket if the unit will not be used for several months or
more. When the cord is plugged in, a small amount of current
continues to flow to the unit, even when the power is turned
off.
Maintenance
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Instructions.
Damage Requiring Service
Have the units serviced by a qualified service technician if:
- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged
- Foreign objects or liquid have got inside the unit
- The unit has been exposed to rain or water
- The unit does not seem to operate normally
- The unit exhibits a marked change in performance
- The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PREPARATIONS
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GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
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SEARCHING WITH THE HELP OF RDS CODEG........... 12
PLAYING AUDIO CDS, DVDS AND VCDS
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CHANGING THE DISPLAY INFORMATION ...........00s0++++- 26
TAPE PLAYBACK
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PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING
DOLBY SURROUND
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KARAOKE
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OTHER FEATURES
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OTHER CONNECTIONS
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LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES ..........c:sessnseseoes 41
CUSTOMIZING DVD SETUP
OVERVIEW OF THE SETUP MENU
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Before connecting the AC cord IMPORTANT
The rated voltage of your unit shown on the rear panel is
230 V AC. Check that the rated voltage matches your local
voltage.
Connect the speakers, antennas, and all optional equipment first.
Then connect the AC cord.
S-VIDEO OUT
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1 Connect the right and left speakers to the main | 2 | Connect the surround speakers.
unit. Connect the surround speaker cords to SURROUND
Connect the right speaker cord to SPEAKERS R terminals, SPEAKERS terminals.
and left to SPEAKERS L terminals.
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Connect the center speaker.
Connect the center speaker cord to CENTER SPEAKER ,
terminal.
The speaker cord with the white stripe should be connected
to ® terminal and the black cord to @ terminal.
[NOTE]
Be sure to connect the speaker cords correctly. Improper
connections can cause short circuits in SPEAKERS terminals.

POSITIONING THESPEAKERS
To achieve the optimum effects obtainable with the DOLBY
SURROUND system, it is important to position the speakers
properly. Refer to the following illustration to find out the best
location in your room.
L&R: Front speakers
C: Center speaker
Position in the center of the two front speakers. In addition,
position on or below the TV set, if connecting a TV set to
the unit.
LS&RS: Surround speakers
Place the surround speakers directly to the side of or
slightly behind the listening area. Align them horizontally,
about 1 meter (3.2 feet) above ear height.
4 Connect the supplied antennas.
Connect the FM antenna to FM 75 Q terminal and the MW/
LW antenna to MW/LW LOOP terminals.
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To position the antennas
FM antenna:
Extend fully and position for the best possible reception.
This antenna is of an instant type, so the use of an outdoor antenna
is recommended.
MW/LW antenna:
Position and rotate this antenna to find the best possible
reception.
NOTE
* No sound is heard from the center and surround speakers
when the DOLBY SURROUND is set to off.
¢ The center speaker sounds when the DOLBY SURROUND
is set to on.
To mount the surround speakers on the wall
Mount each speaker on a spot that can hold its weight.
5 | Connect the television set.
If your TV set has an S-video input jack:
Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack of this unit and the
S-video input jack of your TV with the supplied S-video
connecting cord.
Be sure to plug in the end with the ferrite core to the main
unit.
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If your TV set does not have an S-video input jack:
Either
Connect the VIDEO OUT jack of this unit and the video
input jack of your TV with the supplied video connecting
cord.
or
Connect the OUT (TV) jack of this unit and the SCART
input jack of your TV with an optional SCART cord.
Refer also to the Operating Instructions of your TV set.
The illustration shows the connection to the VIDEO OUT jack.
¢ If your TV set is a wide-screen set: You need to adjust
the TV aspect in the DVD setup menu after all connections
are complete (see “TV Aspect’, page 46).
The OUT (TV) jack supports only video output. It does not
output audio signals or accept control signals to turn the unit
on.
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6 | Connect the video equipment.
Connect VIDEO/AUX jack of this unit to the audio output
jack of the video equipment with an optional audio connecting
cord.
Connect the Television to the video equipment.
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the connected
equipment for details.
8 | Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.
The DEMO will begin when the AC cord is plugged into an
AC outlet for the first time. To deactivate the DEMO, set the
clock.
* Do not leave objects generating magnetism, such as credit
cards, near the speakers, as these objects may be damaged.
¢ Do not bring the FM antenna near metal objects or curtain rails.
* Do not bring the MW/LW antenna near other optional equipment,
the stereo system itself, the AC cord or speaker cords, since
noise will be picked up.
* Do not unwind the MW/LW antenna wire.
To stand the MW/LW antenna on a surface
Fix the claw to the slot.
CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA
For better FM reception, use of an outdoor antenna is
recommended.
Connect the outdoor antenna to FM 75 © terminals.
To connect other optional equipment — page 41.
REMOTE CONTROL =
Inserting batteries
Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and
insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.
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When to replace the batteries
The maximum operational distance between the remote control
and the sensor on the main unit should be approximately 5 meters
(16 feet). When this distance decreases, replace the batteries
with new ones.
To use SHIFT on the remote control
Buttons @ have two different functions. One of these functions
is indicated on the button, and the other on the plate above the
button.
To use the function on the button, simply press the button.
To use the function on the plate above the button, press the
button while pressing SHIFT.
To use FUNCTION on the remote control
FUNCTION substitutes for the function buttons (TAPE DECK
1/2, TUNER BAND, VIDEO/AUX, DVD/CD) on the main unit.
Each time FUNCTION is pressed, the next function is selected
cyclically.
»>/<> PRESET on the remote control
The function is the same as that of <4 on the main unit.
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SHIFT
FUNCTION >/<P>
PRESET
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¢ If the remote control is not going to be used for an extended |
period of time, remove the batteries to prevent possible
electrolyte leakage.
* The remote control may not operate correctly when:
- The fine of sight between the remote control and the remote
sensor inside the display window is exposed to intense light,
such as direct sunlight
- Other remote controls are used nearby (those of a television,
etc.)

BEFORE OPERATION _
ECO
To turn the power on
Press one of the function buttons (TAPE DECK 1/2,
TUNER BAND, VIDEO/AUX, DVD/CD). Playback of the inserted
disc or tape begins, or the previously tuned station is received
(Direct Play Function).
POWER is also available.
When the power is turned on, the disc compartment may open
and close to reset the unit.
To turn the power off
Press POWER.
DEMO(Demonstration)
When the AC cord is plugged into an AC outlet for the first time
after purchase, the DEMO will begin in the display. When the
power is turned on, the DEMO will end. When the power is turned
off, the DEMO will begin again.
When the clock is set, the DEMO will not begin even if the power
is turned off. :
To deactivate or activate DEMO
Press CLOCK, and clock is displayed in place of the DEMO.
Press <4 to activate.
( For more about the DEMO, see page 40 )
SETTING POWER ECONOMIZING MODE
When you set power economizing mode to “ECO ON” or “ECO
AUTO” the unit reduces power consumption by conducting four
ECO operations as follows.
ECO ON
* The unit (all the illumination of the display and the buttons)
blacks out when the power is turned off. Only the red indicator
lights up.
¢ If DIMMER (1-3) is selected, the illumination of the display and
the buttons brighten for 10seconds only when you press a
button, or turn VOLUME or MULTI JOG.
* The display dimmer mode is set to the dimmest, the button
iltumination lights off, and the volume is set to the minimum (0)
when the unit turns on by timer recording.
ECO AUTO
*In addition to the three operations of ECO ON, the unit
automatically turns itself off if you do not operate it and the
sound source is mute for 10 minutes.
ECO OFF
The power economizing mode does not function.
1 Press ECO.
“ECO MODE’ will be displayed.
2 Press ENTER within 4 seconds.
The current power-economizing mode status will be displayed.
3 Turn MULTI JOG within 4 seconds to select one
of the power-economizing mode.
Example : When “ECO ON’ is selected.
4 Press ENTER within 4 seconds.
If the clock is not set, the unit does not black out.
Instead, the DEMO will begin when the power is turned off.
DIMMER MODE
To change the display dimmer mode
1 Press ECO repeatedly until “DIM MODE?’ is displayed.
2 Within 4 seconds, press ENTER.
3 Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to select one of the dimmer
modes changed cyclically as below.
4 Within 4 seconds, press ENTER.
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“DIM-OFF” mode is the brightest and “DIMMER 3” mode is the
dimmest. In “DIMMER 3” mode, the spectrum analyzer and the
button illumination light off in addition.
PREPARATIONS

SETTING THE CLOCK
7 Press CLOCK.
When using the remote control, press CLOCK while pressing
SHIFT.
The clock is displayed. (The “:” between the hours and minutes
flashes.)
2 Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to designate
the hour and the minute.
Turning MULTI JOG changes both the hour and the minute.
<4 or PP is also available in place of MULTI JOG. Holding
these buttons down will vary the time rapidly.
3 Press ENTER or II.
The clock starts from 00 seconds.
To restore an original clock setting
Press CLOCK before completing step 3 to restore the previous
time setting. This cancels any new setting.
To view the clock when another display is in the display
Press CLOCK. The time is displayed for 4 seconds and then the
original display reappears. However, the clock cannot be
displayed during recording.
To switch to the 24-hour standard
Press CLOCK and then press ll within 4 seconds.
Repeat the same procedure to restore the 12-hour standard.
In the 12-hour standard, “AM 12:00” indicates midnight and “PM
12:00” indicates noon.
If the clock display flashes
lf the display flashes when the clock is displayed, it indicates
that the clock has stopped due to a power failure or the removal
of the power cord. The current time needs to be reset.
If the power-economizing mode (page 7) is on, the unit blacks
out when the power is turned off. To view the clock, press CLOCK
so that the time is displayed for 4 seconds.

SOUND
AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
+-MAN/SEL
VOLUME
Turn VOLUME on the main unit, or press VOL on the
remote control.
The volume level is displayed as a number from 0 to MAX (50).
The volume level is automatically set to 20 when the power is
turned off with the volume level set to 21 or more.
To change the left/right balance
Press MAN/SEL while pressing SHIFT on the remote control.
L/R is displayed for 2 seconds. Press << DOWN or > UP on
the remote control within these 2 seconds.
¢ The DOLBY SURROUND (page 35) front speakers level is also
changed.
BBE SYSTEM
The BBE system enhances the clarity of high-frequency sound.
It also enriches the Karaoke function to make your voice sound
clear and pleasant.
Press BBE.
Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the
three levels, or the off position to suit your preference.
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SUPER T-BASS SYSTEM
The T-BASS system enhances the realism of low-frequency
sound.
Press T-BASS.
Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the
three leveis, or the off position to suit your preference.
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«When playing back a tape recorded with BBE, it is
recommended that BBE be set to off to avoid distorted high
frequency sound.
¢ Low frequency sound may be distorted when the T-BASS
system is used for a disc or tape in which low frequency sound
is Originally emphasized. In this case, cancel the T-BASS
system.
GEQ
This unit provides the following five different equalization curves.
ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass
POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange
LATIN: Accented higher frequencies for latin music.
CLASSIC: Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble.
JAZZ: Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music
Press GEQ repeatedly, or press GEQ once and turn MULTI
JOG within 4 seconds, to select one of the equalization
curves.
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
“GRAPHIC EQUALIZER” appears and the GEQ mode is
displayed cyclically as follows.
; ROCK —* POP LATIN + CLASSIC — JAZZ ]
GEQOFF «
(cancel)
*The GEQ mode can be displayed in reverse order if MULTI
JOG is used.
To display the current GEQ mode
Press GEQ. The current mode is displayed for 4 seconds.
To cancel the selected mode
Press GEQ repeatedly, or press GEQ once and turn MULTI JOG
within 4 seconds, to select “GEQ OFF”.
“GRAPHIC EQUALIZER’ disappears.
Using the headphones
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack with a standard stereo
plug (96.3 mm, '/4 inch).
No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are
plugged in.
Sound adjustment during recording
The output volume and tone (except BBE) of the speakers or
headphones are freely varied without affecting the recording.
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PREPARATIONS
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RADIO RECEPTION
PRESETTING STATIONS
The unit can store a total of 32 preset stations. Presetting allows
you to tune in to a station directly. Stations are assigned preset
numbers, beginning from 1 in consecutive order for each band
(FM, MW, LW).
Automatic presetting:
This unit has a function for reception of *'RDS (Radio Data
System) and other stations.
FM RDS stations take priority over other FM stations if there are
more than 32 receivable stations.
Manual presetting:
You can select stations to be preset from all the bands.
AUTOMATIC PRESETTING
The tuner scans through the receivable frequency range and
stores stations automatically.
7 Press TUNER BAND.
FM is displayed.
2 Keep pressing RT for 4 seconds until AUTO
PRESET is displayed.
Il SET flashes for 4 seconds.
3 Press If SET while Hl flashes.
The tuner searches for a station, beginning with the FM band.
When a tuned station is stored, the selected preset number
flashes on the display.
The search continues on the MW and LW bands if preset
numbers are still available.
When automatic presetting has been completed, the display
returns to the first preset station.
When the tuner detects “identical RDS stations with
alternative frequencies
Only the station with the stronger signal is stored.
Before storing an RDS station, the tuner checks first whether
the same stations on the other frequencies are present, and
stores the station with the best reception.
When automatic presetting is done, all previously stored stations
are cleared.
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MANUAL PRESETTING
71 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select the
band.
> FM —> MW — LW
2 Press << DOWN or > UP to select a station.
Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes.
@ When tuning in to an FM RDS station
After TUNE on the display goes out, the Program Service
station name (*8PS) is displayed and RDS lights up.
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After TUNE on the display goes out, the band is displayed.
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3 Press Il SET to store the station.
The selected preset number flashes.
4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store the stations.
The next station will not be stored if a total of 32 preset stations
for all the bands have already been stored.
To search for a station quickly with << DOWN or >>
UP (Auto Search)
Keep one of the buttons pressed until the tuner starts searching
for a station. The search stops when the tuner tunes in to a station.
To stop the Auto Search manually, press one of the buttons.
*The Auto Search may not stop at stations with very weak
signals.
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“FULL” is displayed if you attempt to store more than 32 preset
stations.

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1 Press TUNER BAND to select a band.
2 Press <b PRESET repeatedly or turn MULTI
JOG.
Each time the button is pressed, the next highest number is
selected.
Selecting a preset number on the remote control
Press BAND while pressing SHIFT to select a band. Then, press
the numbered buttons to select a preset number.
Example:
To select preset number 20, press +10, +10 and 0.
To select preset number 15, press +10 and 5.
To clear a preset station
Select the preset number of the station to be cleared. Then, press
@ CLEAR, and press Il SET within 4 seconds.
The preset numbers of all stations in the band with higher
numbers are also decreased by one.
To tune in to a station which is not preset
Press TUNER BAND to select a band, and press << DOWN or
>» UP to select the station.
To play a tuned station when the power is off (Direct Play
Function)
Press TUNER BAND. The power is turned on and the tuned
station is played.
When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise
Press MONO TUNER while pressing SHIFT on the remote control
to display MONO.
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Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.
To restore stereo reception, repeat the above so that the MONO
indicator goes out.
[NOTE
RDS functions may not work correctly if the RDS transmission
data from the station contains too much interference or the
reception signal is too weak.
To display radio text (“*RT) during RDS reception
When the tuned station is transmitting RT codes, text appears
on the display when RT is pressed. .
If the tuned station is not transmitting RT codes, “NO RT” is
displayed when RT is pressed.
Radio text
To return to the normal display, press RT again.
“RDS
Today many stations transmit so-called RDS (Radio Data
System) codes that contain a variety of additional
information along with regular sound signals.
“Identical RDS stations with alternative ©
: frequencies (AF) ot
- This is a list of alternative frequencies that gives ©.
. information on the various transmitters broadcasting the
- game program in the same reception area. It enables _
- receivers equipped with memory to store the list, to reduce
the time needed for switching to another transmitter.
*Program service station name (PS)
This is aname consisting of not more than 8 alphanumeric
characters, which is displayed in order to inform listeners
about the program service being broadcast by the radio
station.
Example: BBC 1
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’ applicable to receivers, a blank space is inserted.
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SEARCHING WITH THE HELP OF RDS CODES
Each RDS station identifies the type of program (*SPTY) which
it is currently broadcasting. If you specify a PTY, the unit can
automatically detect a suitable station from the preset stations.
In addition, the *“EON (Enhanced Other Networks) service works
in some areas, so that searching is much faster.
TO DISPLAY THE PTY |
Press PTY once during RDS reception.
Programs are classified as follows:
TRAFFIC, NEWS, AFFAIRS (current affairs), INFO
(information), SPORT, EDUCATE (education), DRAMA,
CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED, POP M (pop music), ROCK
M (rock music), EASY M (middle of the road music), LIGHT
M (light classical), CLASSICS (serious classical), OTHER M
(other music), WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN (Children’s
programmes), SOCIAL (Social Affairs), RELIGION, PHONE
IN, TRAVEL, LEISURE, JAZZ (Jazz Music), COUNTRY
(Country Music), NATION M (National Music), OLDIES (Oldies
Music), FOLK M (Folk Music), DOCUMENT (Documentary),
TEST (Alarm Test), ALARM
* If program type information is not being transmitted, NO PTY is
displayed.
¢ If undefined program type information is being transmitted,
UNDEFINE is displayed.
* The unit identifies TRAFFIC with one of the program types.
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TO SEARCH FORASPECIFIED PTY __
71 Press PTY.
The program type of the currently tuned station is displayed.
2 Within 4 seconds, press << DOWN or >» UP
to select a program type.
3 Within 4 seconds, press PTY again.
The search automatically checks every preset station. After
identifying a suitable station, the station will be selected.
EON service for the PTY search
When EON service works to transmit PTY, a suitable station is
detected without checking every preset station. When a station
transmits EON information, it takes about 15 to 30 seconds for
the unit to decode the EON information. After decoding the
information, EON lights up on the display.
When a station is not found
NOT FOUND is displayed and the unit returns to the previous
station.
When the TRAFFIC program type is selected
The unit searches for a station transmitting a *7TP code.
However, the tuned station may not be broadcasting a traffic
announcement currently. Wait for a while. The tuned station
broadcasts traffic information regularly and a traffic
announcement will be made.
EON SEARCH
During FM RDS reception, the unit switches to radio programs
with the specified PTY automatically as soon as they begin.
7 Press PTY.
The program type of the currently tuned station is displayed.
2 Within 4 seconds, press << or »P to select a
program type.
3 Within 4 seconds, press Hf SET.
“EON ON?” is displayed for 3 seconds. Then, “EON” starts
flashing and the unit enters EON search standby mode.
When a radio program with the specified PTY in another radio
station begins, it interrupts the currently playing radio program
and the radio program with the specified PTY is heard. At this
time, “EON” flashes rapidly.
At the end of the radio program with the specified PTY, the
previous FM radio station is restored.
* EON search standby mode is stored until it is cancelled
even if the power is turned off.
To restore the previous FM station during reception of
the radio program with the specified PTY
Press <> PRESET.
At this time, EON search standby mode is cancelled.
To cancel EON search standby mode
Keep PTY pressed. (Do not release PTY yet.) “EON PTY” and
the specified PTY are displayed alternately. At this time, press
Il SET with pressing PTY. “EON OFF’ is displayed and EON
search standby mode is cancelled.
The EON search function does not work when:
- FM stations are not preset.
- The signals of stations with the specified PTY are weak.
- FM RDS is not received.

OTHER FUNCTIONOFRDSCODES
Auto GEQ function
The equalization curve is switched automatically to match the
music program type of an RDS station.
Press AG.
AG lights up.
To cancel, press it again.
GEQ matching PTY:
ROCK M
LIGHT M
CLASSICS
CLASSIC
COUNTRY
NATION M
OLDIES
FOLK M JAZZ
Others off
The selected GEQ can be changed to suit your preference by
pressing GEQ. During this time, the Auto GEQ function is
cancelled.
Clock-time (*8CT)
The CT function provides the unit with information about the local
time. The CT function works whenever a CT station is received.
If you have not set the clock (the clock flashes on the
display)
The current time can be set automatically by tuning in to an RDS
station.
If no RDS station is preset, tune in to an RDS(CT) station
manually by pressing << DOWN or > UP.
tf the clock does not agree with the broadcast time
An RDS signal will update the clock time on the hour every hour.
*5Program type identification (PTY)
PTY allows selection of listening by one of 30 or more
program types rather than by a station.
*6Enhanced other networks information (EON)
EON information gives the receiver a cross reference to
other stations and allows the receiver to switch from the
currently tuned station to another RDS station.
*’Traffic program identification (TP)
This is a code which informs the receiver that a tuned
. station regularly broadcasts traffic information.
_ *8Clock-time (CT)
“. CT function provides an accurate clock signal which is
-_ self adjusting to time zones and seasonal time changes.
To change the MW tuning interval
The default setting of the MW tuning interval is 9 kHz/step. If you
use the unit in an area where the frequency allocation system is
10 kHz/step, change the tuning interval as follows.
Press POWER while pressing TUNER BAND.
To reset the interval, repeat this procedure.
When the MW tuning interval is changed, all preset stations are
cleared. The preset stations have to be set again.

VDS AND VCDS
PLAYING AUDIC
The descriptions in this section apply to all types of discs that
can be played on this unit (audio CDs, DVDs and video CDs),
unless otherwise noted.
BEFORE USE
SUPPORTED DISC FORMATS ~
This unit can play discs with the following logos.
DVDs
(8 cm disc/12 cm disc)
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DIGITAL VIDEO
COMPACT
Video CDs (VCDs)
(8 cm disc/12 cm disc)
Audio CDs
(8 cm disc/12 cm disc)
DIGITAL AUDIO
¢ The unit may not play a CD-R/RW disc that is recorded on
personal computers or some kinds of CD-R/RW recorders
because of differences in recording platforms.
¢ Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the recordable
side or the labeled side) of a CD-R/RW disc. It may cause
malfunction.
¢ This unit cannot play other types of discs such as CD-Is, CD-
ROMs, PHOTO CDs or Aluminum-lined discs.
* Do not use irregular shaped CDs such as heart-shaped or
octagonal discs. It may damage both the unit and the disc.
* For the types of VIDEO CDs, see “Types of Video CDs”, page
15.
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COLOR SYSTEM FOR DVDS AND VCDS
This unit conforms to the PAL colour system and cannot play
DVDs or video CDs recorded in the SECAM colour system.
REGION CODE OFTHE DISC PLAYER AND
DVDS
The DVD player of this unit is designed and manufactured for
playback of region “2” encoded DVD software. Region code
appears on most DVD labels to indicate which type of player
can play the disc.
A DVD without a “2” or “ALL” on its disc label cannot be played
on this player. If you try to play such a disc, the message
“REGIONAL CODE VIOLATION?” will appear on the TV screen.
Some DVDs may not be properly labeled with a region code,
although they may be region encoded and thus be limited in its
playback area.
SOFTWARE DEPENDENT FEATURES OF
DVDS AND VCDS
Some playback operations of DVDs and video CDs may be
intentionally fixed by software manufacturers. As this unit plays
DVDs and video CDs according to the design of the software
manufacturer, some playback features of this player may not be
available, while other functions may be added.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs and video CDs.
Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be played on
this player.
NOTE ON PLAYING BACK DTS-ENCODED
DISCS
To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1
channel DTS Digital Surround™ decoder system must be
connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack of this
unit.
When playing audio CDs that are DTS-encoded, excessive noise
will be exhibited from the speakers connected to the unit. To
avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should
turn down the volume before playing back such discs, adjust the
volume gradually, and keep the volume level low.

DISC-RELATED TERMS
Title (DVD only)
A title is the largest sub-division of a DVD; a movie for video
software, or an album for audio software.
Each title is assigned a title number, enabling you to locate the
title you want.
Chapter (DVD only)
Chapters are sections in a picture or a musical title on a DVD.
A title is usually composed of several chapters. Each chapter is
assigned a chapter number, enabling you to locate the chapter
you want.
Some discs, however, may not have chapters recorded.
Track (audio CD and VCD only)
Tracks are sections of a picture or a musical piece on a video
CD or an audio CD.
Each track is assigned a track number, enabling you to locate
the track you want.
Scene (VCD only)
On a video CD with PBC (PlayBack Control) functions, moving
pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes”.
Each scene is displayed in the menu screen and assigned a
scene number, enabling you to locate the scene you want.
A scene is composed of one or several tracks.
TYPES OF VIDEO CDS
There are two types of video CDs.
Video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0)
These newer types of VCDs have the PBC (PlayBack Control)
feature, which allows you, for example, to select and play back
tracks via menus or other computer-like operations. High-
resolution stills can also be played back, if they are included in
the disc.
Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1)
These older types of VCDs allow playback of video pictures as
well as sound, but do not have the PBC feature, and are operated
in the same way as audio CDs.
In some cases, you may want to play back VCDs equipped with
PBC with the PBC feature off. This is because some disc playback
features can only be used for VCDs without PBC. See “Playing
a VCD without Using PlayBack Control”, page 18.
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via
cable, play in public, or rent copyright material without permission.
This unit features the copy protection function developed by
Macrovision. Copy protection signals are included in some DVD
and VCD discs. If you record such discs on a VCR, picture noise
will appear during recording and playback.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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PLAYING AUDIO CDS, DVDS AND VCDS

BASIC
OPERATIONS
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¢ Make sure the TV set is connected properly and its input source is
selected properly (see “Connections”, page 4,5 and 6).
¢ Various guide displays of the current operation are available on
the TV screen. To view them, make sure you have “Guide Message
ON” in the Setup menu (see “Guide Message”, page 43).
* You can select the language for the guide message out of 6
available languages (see “Menu Language”, page 43). The display
in the default language, English, is used in the descriptions and
illustrations in this section.
DISC DIRECT
DISC
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LOADING DISCS
71 Press & OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc
compartment.
2 Load disc(s) with the label side up.
To play one or two discs, place the discs on tray 1 and/or 2.
To play three discs, press DISC CHANGE to rotate the tray
after placing two discs. Place the third disc on tray 3.
3 Press & OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
compartment.
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Audio CD:
Tray number of the
Current disc Total playing time
Total number of tracks
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VCD without the PBC function:
Tray number of the current disc Total playing time
Total number of tracks
Type of disc: VCD
(appears only when the total number of
tracks is 9 or less).
DVD or a VCD with the PBC function:
Playback starts automatically.
¢ When loading an 8-cm (3-inch) disc, put it onto the inner circle
of the tray.
¢ Do not place more than one compact disc on one disc tray.
* Do not tilt the unit with discs loaded. Doing so may cause
malfunctions.
¢ Do not use irregular shaped CDs such as heart-shaped or
octagonal discs. It may damage both the unit and the disc.
PLAYING DISCS
1 Press DVD/CD.
2 Press <>.
Playback begins with the disc with the lowest tray number,
and goes on to play all discs on the trays (All Disc Playback).
If disc played back in the course of All Disc Playback is a
DVD, or a VCD with the PBC function, however, All Disc
Playback is canceled when it finishes playback.
Audio CD:
Elapsed time of
current track
Current track number
For a DVD, or a VCD with the PBC function, you do not
need to press <P. Playback starts automatically when the
disc is loaded.
Elapsed time of
Tray number of the current disc current title
Type of disc: DVD
Video CD:
Current track number Elapsed time of current track

To play just one disc
Press the DISC DIRECT PLAY button (1 to 3) for your desired
disc.
On the remote control, press DISC DIRECT, then press a
numbered button (1 to 3) to select a disc.
The selected disc is played back once, then playback stops.
You can switch to All Disc Playback if you press the same DISC
DIRECT PLAY button during playback.
*You cannot switch from Single Disc Playback to All Disc
Playback if the current disc is a DVD, or a VCD with the PBC
function.
«Some DVDs or VCDs may automatically display the menu
screen after first loading the disc. See “Using the Software
Specific Menu”, page 18.
*For DVDs, the DISC DIRECT PLAY button may not operate if
the Disc Resume setting is set to “ON”. In this case, set it to
“OFF” (see “Disc Resume”, page 48).
STOPPING AND PAUSING
To stop playback
Press Ml.
Playback stops. The unit remembers the point at which playback
stopped.
To resume playback from the point where it stopped
Press <>.
“RESUME” appears in the TV display and playback starts where
it last stopped (Resume function).
To clear the point to be resumed
Press li again during stop.
“RESUME OFF” appears in the TV display. The resume memory
is cleared, and playback starts at the beginning of the disc when
<4 is pressed.
*DVD playback is resumed with the subtitle and audio language
setting at the time it was stopped, regardless of possible later
changes in the Disc Languages setup menu.
«Under the default setting, the point to be resumed is also cleared
when the disc tray is opened, the current disc is switched, the
power is turned off, or the function is switched.
«Set up can be changed so that the resume memory is retained
even after the conditions described above. (See “Disc Resume”,
page 48).
*The resume function is not available for VCD playback with the
PBC function turned on. To turn off PBC, see “Playing a VCD
without Using PlayBack Control”, page 18 and “PBC”, page 48.
To pause playback
Press Il.
To resume playback, press <>.
SWITCHING THE CURRENT DISC
On the main unit:
Press the DISC DIRECT PLAY button (1 to 3) for your desired
disc.
On the remote control:
Press DISC DIRECT, then press a numbered button (1 to 3) to
select a disc.
Press the disc number within 3 seconds after pressing DISC
DIRECT.
Playback switches to the selected disc.
Press & OPEN/CLOSE.
The disc tray slides out. The power turns on if pressed when
power is off.
To rotate the tray
Press DISC CHANGE.
To replace discs during play
While a disc is playing, other discs can be replaced without
interrupting current playback.
1 Press DISC CHANGE.
2 Replace the disc(s).
3 Press & OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc compartment.
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PLAYING AUDIO CDS, DVDS AND VCDS

SELECTING A TRACK
Besides the methods descibed here, DVDs can also be searched
by title, chapter or time. See “Marking and Searching’, page 22.
DISC DIRECT
DIRECTLY SELECTING A TRACK WITHTHE
REMOTE CONTROL (CD AND VCD ONLY)
A track can be selected directly by entering the track number on
the remote control, either during playback or stop.
To use this feature with VCDs that support PBC, turn off PBC
first (see “Playing a VCD without Using PlayBack Control”, below).
7 Press DISC DIRECT, then press a numbered
button (1-3) to select a disc.
Press the disc number within 3 seconds after pressing DISC
DIRECT.
2 Press the numbered buttons for the desired track.
Example:
To play track 12, press +10, 2.
To play track 20, press +10, +10, 0.
Playback begins at the beginning of the selected track and
continutes to the end of the disc.
FAST FORWARD/REVERSE PLAYBACK
Hold down <4 or ® during playback.
For CDs and VCDs, “<< x 5” or “x 5” is displayed on the TV
screen. For DVDs, “<x 2” or “Px 2” is displayed on the TV
screen.
The disc is played back forward (when holding down BP) or in
reverse (when holding down <€<) at high speed.
To change playback speed
Hold down << or PP repeatedly.
For CDs and VCDs, the playback speed alternates between 5
times and 16 times. For DVDs, the playback speed changes
among double speed, 8 times and 32 times.
To return to normal playback
Press <>.
*There is no audio during fast DVD or Video CD playback.
* The fast playback speed is the value for a disc with an average
bit rate. The actual speed may be different for some discs.
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SKIPPING
Press <4 or PP, or turn MULTI JOG during
playback.
With each press of >, the disc position skips to the succeeding
track.
When ~<#< is pressed once, the disc position skips back to the
beginning of the current track.
When <4 is pressed twice or more, the disc position skips back
to the previous track(s).
Depending on scenes, this operation may not function on DVDs.
USING THE SOFTWARE SPECIFIC MENU
(DVD AND VCD ONLY)
This unit supports menu interfaces that are contained in some
DVD or VCD software. For DVDs or VCDs with such menus, the
menu screen may automatically be displayed on the TV screen
after first loading the disc.
DVDs
1 Press AW} to select your desired program.
2 Press ENTER to begin playback.
To display the menu
Press TITLE or MENU during playback or stop.
VCDs with the PBC function
Press the number buttons to select your desired
program.
To display the menu
Press do’ @RETURN.
¢ For some DVDs you can select the menu language out of the
ones available. See “Disc Menu”, page 45.
* The contents and operation of the software specific menu vary
with the disc. Follow the instructions on the disc and on the
menu screen.
PLAYING A VCD WITHOUT USING
PLAYBACK CONTROL (PBC)
With PBC (PlayBack Control), playback of VCDs is controlled
from the menu display on the TV screen, and the menu display
appears automatically after playback of each selection.
You can, however, choose to set PBC off, and play the entire
VCD without returning to the menu display, just like audio CDs.
This, for example, allows you to use Repeat and Programmed
Playback for VCDs with PBC.
For more on PBC, see “Types of Video CDs”, page 15.
1 Load the VCD.
2 Press PBC (during playback or stop).
When using the remote control, press PBC while pressing
SHIFT.
“PBC” disappears from the display panel, and the menu
playback feature is disabled.
* If PBC is pressed during playback, playback stops before the
PBC mode changes.
* You can set the unit’s preference whether to play VCDs with
PBC or not. See “PBC”, page 48.

FRAME ADVANCE AND SLOW PLAYBACK
FRAME ADVANCE (DVD AND VCD ONLY)
7 Press Il to pause the disc.
2 Press If repeatedly to advance frames.
Each time you press the button, playback advances one frame.
To return to normal playback
Press <>.
There is no audio during Frame Advance.
SLOW PLAYBACK (DVD AND VCD ONLY)
1 Press Ill to pause the disc.
2 Hold down << or PP.
The track is played back slowly.
To change the slow forward playback speed
Each time is held down, the playback speed changes as
follows:
iz 1/30—> 1/15 —> 1/5 —> 1/2
To change the slow reverse playback speed
For DVDs, the playback speed alternates between 1/15 and 1/2
speed each time <4 is held down. Only 1/15 speed is available
for VCDs.
To return to normal playback
Press <>.
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There is no audio during slow playback.
REPEAT, PROGRAMMED AND RANDOM PLAYBACK
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To use this feature with VCDs that support PBC, turn off PBC first
(see “Playing a VCD without Using PlayBack Control’, page 18).
Press REPEAT repeatedly on the remote control
during playback.
With each press, the Repeat playback mode changes:
ALL: Repeats all tracks on the current disc.
TV screen: Unit’s display:
REPEAT
TRACK: Repeats the current track.
E231 track REPEAT
OFF: Cancel repeat mode. (Normal playback)
OFF
To cancel repeat playback
Press REPEAT on the remote control repeatedly until the repeat
indication disappears in the unit’s display.
The unit goes back to normal playback.
To repeat playback of selected track(s)
Program the track(s) with the programmed playback function,
and then press REPEAT to repeat playback of the programmed
tracks (see “Programmed Playback”, page 20).
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REPEAT PLAYBACK (DVD)
Press REPEAT repeatedly on the remote control
during playback.
With each press, the Repeat playback mode changes:
CHAPTER: Repeats the current chapter.
TV screen: Unit’s display:
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TITLE: Repeats the current title.
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OFF: Cancel repeat mode. (Normal playback)
To cancel repeat playback
Press REPEAT on the remote control repeatedly until the repeat
indication disappears in the unit's display.
The unit goes back to normal playback.
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PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK (CD AND VCD
ONLY)
You can program up to 30 selected tracks to be played back in
your desired order.
To use this feature with VCDs that support PBC, turn off PBC
first (see "Playing a VCD without Using PlayBack Control", page
18).
Use the remote control.
7 Press PRGM/RANDOM on the remote control in
stop mode.
“PROGRAM’” appears on the TV screen and “PRG” appears
on the unit's display.
2 Press DISC DIRECT and within 3 seconds press
1, 2 or 3 to select a disc.
Go to the next step when the tray stops rotating.
3 Press the numbered button(s) on the remote
control to select the track to be played first.
To select track 12, press +10, 2.
To select track 20, press +10, +10, 0.
Selected track number
Total playing time of
Program number
the selected tracks
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks.
5 Press <P> to start playback.
The programmed tracks are played back in the order of entry.
The currently playing track number flashes and all the
remaining track numbers are lit in the unit's display.
When programmed playback is complete or when Ml is
pressed to stop playback, the playback program reappears.
To stop programmed playback
Press Hl.
If you press <® to restart, playback starts from the ‘st
programmed track.
(In programmed playback, Disc Resume function is not in effect.)
To clear the program
Press li CLEAR in stop mode.
All the programmed contents are cleared.