Aiwa Avj X33 Operating Instructions

DVD
Home Theatre  System
AVJ-X33
© 2004 Sony Corporation
2-050-638-61
Operating Instructions
 

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Safety Precautions
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space
such as a book case or similar unit.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the  apparatus
with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place
lighted candles on the apparatus.
Don’t throw away the battery with general
house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical
waste.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. The label is located on the
rear exterior.
CAUTION:
This DVD Receiver...

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Safety Precautions (Continued)
NOTES ON COPYRIGHTS:
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission.This product features the copy protection function developed by
Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some
discs. When recording and playing the pictures of these discs
on a VCR, picture noise will appear.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by method...

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Table of Contents
Introduction
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
About Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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INTRODUCTION
Before Use
Playable Discs
DVD video discs
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Video CD (VCD) 
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Audio CD 
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
In addition, this unit can play a DVD-R/-RW, SVCD and
CD-R or CD-RW that contains audio titles, MP3, or
JPEG files.
Notes
Depending on the conditions of the recording equip-
ment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD-R/-RW) disc itself,
some CD-R/RW (or DVD-R/-RW) discs cannot be
played on the unit.
DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode discs 
cannot be played on the unit.
Do...

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Before Use (Continued)
Precautions
Handling the unit
When shipping the unit
The original shipping carton and packing materials may
come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the
unit as it was originally packed at the factory.
When setting up the unit
The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio
may be disturbed during playback. In this case, position
the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the
unit after removing the disc.
To keep the exterior surfaces clean
Do not use...

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Front Panel Controls
PAUSE (X X
)
Pause playback of a disc temporarily.
OPEN/CLOSE ( )  
Opens or closes the disc tray.
Remote Sensor
Point the DVD receiver remote control here.Display window  Disc Tray 
Insert a disc here. @ / 1 (POWER) indicator
Switches the DVD Receiver ON and OFF.STOP (x x
)
Stops playback of a disc.
PLAY (
N)
To play back a disc.
Forward SKIP (
T T)
DVD:Go to NEXT chapter/track.
RADIO:
To select preset station you want.
Reverse SKIP (S S)
DVD:Go to beginning of...

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  MP3   PBC   SLEEP   CD
  ST  MONO   TUNEDTRK
CHAP
 TITLE IIPRO LOGIC 
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Display Window  Indicators
Indicates current chapter or 
track number.
Repeat playback mode indicators.
Total playing time/Elapsed time/Frequency/remaining time/ Current status/
Title number/Surround mode/Volume etc. indicators.
Indicates the unit is radio mode.
SLEEP timer indication Lights up when the DVD Receiver
tunes in a station.
CD disc inserted. Indicates the unit is stereo mode.
Playing...

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TV @ / 1
Switches TV ON and OFF.
@ / 1Switches DVD Receiver ON and OFF.
DISPLAY
To display remaining time between
Chapter and title.
MUTINGMomentarily silence the speaker of the
DVD Receiver.
FUNCTIONTo select the Receiver’s source.
(FM, AM, VIDEO or CD/DVD)
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
Selects sound mode between A.F.D.
AUTO, PRO LOGIC, PLII MOVIE and 
PLII MUSIC.
MODESelects sound mode between FLAT,
ROCK, POP, JAZZ, CLASSIC,NEWS
and LINK.
BASS
Switches BASS ON and OFF.
DVD DISPLAY
Accesses...

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Rear Panel Connections
Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear
panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent
damage to the unit.
Remote Control Operation Range
Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press
the buttons.
 Distance:About 6m (20ft) from the front of the
remote sensor
 Angle:About 30°in each direction of the front of the
remote sensor
Remote control battery installation
Detach the battery cover on the rear of
the remote control, and insert two R03
(size AAA)...