Aiwa XD-DV370 Before USE, Supported disc formats, Disc-related terms, Types of video CDs

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BEFORE USE

Please read the following before operating the DVD player.

Supported disc formats

This DVD player can play discs with the following marks only.

DVDs

(8 cm disc/12 cm disc)

Video CDs (VCDs)

(8 cm disc/12 cm disc)

Audio CDs

(8 cm disc/12 cm disc)

In addition, this unit can play back a CD-R or CD-RW that contains audio titles or MP3 files.

NOTES

Depending on the condition of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW disc itself, some CD-R/RW discs can not be played on this unit.

The unit can not play back the CD-R/RW discs that contain no data or different kinds of formatted data other than MP3.

For more information about MP3, see page 35.

Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.

Do not use irregular shape CDs (example: heart-shaped, octagonal ones). It may result in malfunctions.

Notes on colour system

Although this unit is designed for the PAL,NTSC and Multi colour system, the default setting sets to the PAL colour system. When connecting to a TV set which is NTSC or Multi colour system, you need to change the TV SYSTEM SELECT switch(see page 10).

Notes on DVDs and video CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and video CDs may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers. As this player plays DVDs and video CDs according to disc contents designed by the software manufacturer, some playback features of this player may not be available, or other functions may be added.

Also refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs and video CDs.

Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be played on this player.

Region code of the DVD player and DVDs

This DVD player is designed and manufactured for playback of region “2” encoded DVD software. Region code labels appear on the labels of some DVD discs to indicate which type of player can play those discs. Unless “2” is included in these labels, or “ALL” appears on the DVD disc labels, those discs cannot be played on this player. If you try to play these discs, the message “Check Regional Code” will appear on the TV screen. Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even though their playback is prohibited by area limits.

Note on DTS-encoded CDs

When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be exhibited from the analogue stereo outputs.To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should turn down the volume before playing back such a disc, adjust the volume gradually, and keep the volume level low.To enjoy DTS Digital SurroundTM playback, an external 5.1 channel DTS Digital SurroundTM decoder system must be conneted to the digital output of this unit.

Disc-related terms

Title (DVD only)

The longest section of a picture or a musical piece on a DVD; a movie for a picture piece on video software, or an album for a musical piece on audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.

Chapter (DVD only)

Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller than titles.

A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number, enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, there may be no chapters recorded.

Track (Video CD and audio CD only)

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

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 CD (VCD)s.

Video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0)

PBC (playback control) allows you to interact with the system via menus, search functions or other typical computer-like operations. Moreover, still pictures of high resolution can be played, if they are included in the disc.

Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1)

Operated in the same way as audio CDs, these discs allow playback of video pictures as well as sound, but they are not equipped with PBC.

INTRODUCTION

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Contents XD-DV370 For USE in the United Kingdom Electric power InstallationAC power cord MaintenanceTable of Contents Supported disc formats Before USEDisc-related terms Types of video CDsCleaning the unit Cleaning discsHandling the unit Handling discsFront panel Parts and ControlsRemote control Display window Operating status indicatorALL AB repeat indicator Connections TV System Select switchPreparations Connecting to a TV set onlyConnections Connecting to a TV set and an audio system Dolby DIGITAL/PCM Connecting to an AV amplifier equipped with a DTS decoder Connections Connecting to a TV set equipped with S-video jack Connecting to a TV set or monitor with video input connector When to replace the batteries Remote ControlInstalling batteries Playback Press PowerPress zOPEN / Close Load a discStopping playback Still PauseFrame Advance DVD, VCD Fast Forward, Reverse Press g or f on the remote control during playbackSlow Playback DVD/VCD SkippingOn Screen Display OSD menu Press j/l to select the desired settingDuring playback Press on Screen Display ON/OFFDetailed description of each OSD menu Title search DVD/Track search VCD without PBC/CD SearchPress i or k to select Title or Press j or l to enter the desired Title or track numberTime search DVD Chapter search DVDMark search DVD Press Mark Search either while playing or when stoppedPress i/k/j/l to select Marked picture to be restartedDesired angle is selected Changing the angle DVDZoom function DVD PlaybackRandom playback Karaoke DVD/CD Press Random either while playing or when stoppedRepeat playback DVD Press Repeat during playbackTo return to the normal playback Repeating a portion between two specified points A-B RepeatProgrammed Playback Or when stoppedDesired track number Repeat stepDesired sound is selected Press Surround during playbackChanging audio tracks VCD/CD Changing the Audio TrackChanging audio tracks DVD To eliminate the On Screen Subtitles Press Subtitle Select during playbackTips on recording MP3 Playing Back AN MP3 DiscPlaying back with MP3 Desired trackLoad an MP3 disc Press Enter or cThen press Enter or cto start Track on MP3 Program listProgrammed playback with MP3 Press i/kto select a trackRepeat playback with MP3 To cancel repeat playbackPress i/kto select the desired item Changing Setup ValuesBasic operations Press land then i/kto selectPress i/k to select the desired language and press Enter Disc AudioDisc Menu Disc SubtitleSelect Disc Menu and press l RatingVerify, then press Enter PasswordSelect Password and press l Press i/k to select the desired Aspect and press Enter TV AspectSelect TV Aspect and press l Select Menu Language and press Menu LanguagePress i/k to select the desired items and press Enter TV Output SelectOthers Pseudo PAL/PBC Select Others and press lPress l Digital Audio OutputPress i/k to select the desired output and press Enter Stream/PCMCode Language Language codesTroubleshooting Specifications