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Page 2 - Preparations; Safety precautions; For the United Kingdom; The marking of products using lasers; Before applying power; Introduction

2 Preparations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVECOVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SER-VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRI-ANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT ...

Page 3 - Unpacking; Accessories; Setting the CHANNEL SPACE; CHANNEL SPACE setting; Accessories packed with the main unit

3 Preparations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost. Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your unit...

Page 4 - In regard to demonstration; Higher video quality than S-VHS video and LaserDisc; Special features

4 Preparations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) Introduction In regard to demonstration When this unit is switched on for the first time or after thepower cable has been disconnected for a long time, it willenter automatically into demonstration mode (only display).During the demonstration, the display c...

Page 5 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

5 Preparations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 6 . T e m p e r a t u r e – T h e a p p l i a n c e m a y n o t f u n c t i o n p r o p e r l y i f u s e d a t e x t r e m e l y l o w , o r f r e e z i n gt e m p e r a t u ...

Page 7 - Contents; Preparation section

7 Preparations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) Contents Introduction ...................................................................... 2 Before applying power ..................................................................... 2 Safety precautions ....................................................

Page 8 - Region codes; Region codes in the world

8 Preparations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) Every player of this model has a certain region code assigned to it based on the country where the player is used.When the player is used to play back DVD discs, it can only play the DVD discs carrying the region codes matchingthe region code of the player....

Page 9 - Video formats; When your TV is switchable between NTSC and PAL,; Video formats of DVD discs that can be played on this unit; Region code table

9 Preparations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) Major Countries & Areas Japan, Taiwan, Korea, U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, Philippines, Chile, etc. China, North Korea, U.K., Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, Singapore, etc. France, Eastern Europe Note Note The video signals used to display TV pictu...

Page 10 - Discs information; DVD; Recording systems and types of playable discs; Icons on the DVD discs; Unplayable discs

10 Preparations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) Discs information The system using this unit does not only play music from CD but can also play the discs listed below to offer you high-qualityentertainment of video of movies and live concerts. Video + Audio Audio Contents Played sides Disc size One side...

Page 11 - Handling of discs and tapes; Disc handling precautions

11 Preparations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) Handling of discs and tapes Label side Playing side Cleaning If fingerprints or foreign matter becomeattached to the disc, lightly wipe thedisc with a soft cotton cloth (or similar)from the center of the disc outwards ina radial manner. Storage When a disc...

Page 12 - System Connections; Caution; AM loop antenna; AM loop antenna connection; FM outdoor antenna

12 Preparations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) System Connections Caution: Do not plug in the power lead until all connectionsare completed. Make connections as shown below.When connecting the related system components, refer alsoto the instruction manuals of the related components. Caution Be sure to ...

Page 13 - Connection of the front speakers

13 Preparations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) System Connections Connection of the front speakers L R L L R R AUX IN OUT FRONT SPEAKERS (6 Ω ) SPEAKERS S-VIDEO FM 75 Ω AM GND ANTENNA SUBWOOFERPRE OUT SURROUND (8 Ω ) COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL CENTER (6 Ω ) + – + – AC 110-1...

Page 14 - Connection of the surround speaker system

14 Preparations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) Connection of the surround speaker system Surround speaker (right) Surround speaker (left) Center speaker L R L L R R AUX IN OUT FRONT SPEAKERS (6 Ω ) SPEAKERS S-VIDEO FM 75 Ω AM GND ANTENNA SUBWOOFERPRE OUT SURROUND (8 Ω ) COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUT...

Page 16 - Controls and indicators

16 Preparations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) Controls and indicators 1 STANDBY/TIMER indicator ^ 2 POWER ON/STANDBY ( ) key ^ 3 DVD/CD play/pause ( 6 6 6 6 6 ) key & TUNER /BAND key & TAPE A play ( ` ` ` ` ` ) key / direction key & TAPE B play ( ` ` ` ` ` ) key / direction key & STOP ...

Page 17 - DISPLAY

17 Preparations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) Controls and indicators ) Cassette holder ( TAPE A ) ° Press the area marked “ PUSH OPEN ” to load or eject a tape. ¡ Cassette holder ( TAPE B ) ° Press the area marked “ PUSH OPEN ” to load or eject a tape. ™ REC/ARM key · £ SMART MENU key › ¢ MULTI CONTR...

Page 18 - Loading batteries; Operation of remote control unit; Use of the SHIFT key

18 Preparations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) The keys on the remote control unit with the same names as on themain unit have the same function as the keys on the main unit. 1 Numeric keys ™ Disc selector keys (DISC1, DISC2, DISC3) KARAOKE keys (only for some areas) KEY CONTROL keys ECHO keys HIT MAST...

Page 19 - Switching the power ON.; SMART MENU operation/Clock adjustment; Clock adjustment

19 Preparations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) This unit incorporates a clock function. Be sure to adjust thecorrect time before using the timer function. The time isdisplayed only while the power is off. Switching the power ON. Press the SMART MENU key. Select “CLOCK OPTION”,then press the SELECT key....

Page 20 - Display the clock

20 Preparations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) Display the clock ÷ When the DISPLAY/DEMO key is pressed while the power is off, the present time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. REMOTE MAIN UNIT Select “TIME 24H” or “TIME 12H”,then press the SELECT key. Enter the figure of hour, then press theSEL...

Page 21 - Let's put out some sound; Basic use method; Selecting the desired input

21 Preparations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) Let's put out some sound Basic use method Selecting the desired input Volume adjustment 1 2 Muting the sound temporarily Listening through headphone REMOTE MAIN UNIT REMOTE MAIN UNIT To decrease To increase To decrease To increase Remote control unit only ...

Page 22 - Changing the Tone; Extra Bass; Selecting the desired Tone

22 Preparations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) Changing the Tone Extra Bass 1 EX-BASS ON 2 EX-BASS OFF Press and hold the EX. BASS key for mor than2 seconds. REMOTE EQ MODE /EX.BASS EQ DVD PGM EX.BASS MAIN UNIT Each press switches the EX-BASS on or off. Lit When the EX. BASS function is switched on, ri...

Page 23 - To set the CUSTOM EQ.

23 Preparations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) To set the CUSTOM EQ. 1 Press the SMART MENU key. REMOTE MAIN UNIT SMART MENU S.MENU 2 Select “AUDIO OPTION”, thenpress the SELECT key. SELECT M U LT I C O N T R O L /P .C A L L 4 ¢ 3 Select “CUSTOM EQ 1”, then pressthe SELECT key. The following items can ...

Page 24 - Operations; Playback of discs; Sequential playback from the first track or chapter

24 Operations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) Playback of discs Open the tray and place a disc 1 2 ÷ The tray opens when the key is pressed and closes when the key is pressed again. DVD CD VCD To pause playback ÷ Each press pauses and plays the disc alternately. ÷ With some VCD discs, return to the menu...

Page 25 - Skipping tracks or chapters; Playback from the desired track or chapter; High-speed search in forward and reverse directions; Step Motion playback

25 Operations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) DVD CD VCD Skipping tracks or chapters To skip backward To skipforward Playback from the desired track or chapter High-speed search in forward and reverse directions CD VCD DVD REMOTE MAIN UNIT Remote control unit only DVD VCD Step Motion playback Press the ...

Page 26 - Repeat play

26 Operations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) DVD CD VCD Repeat play DVD CD VCD A-B Repeat play Desired tracks or all discs can be played back repeatedly. ÷ All Disc – Repeat all discs. ÷ 1 Disc– Repeat the disc that is playing. ÷ Title – Repeat the title that is playing. ÷ Chapter – Repeat the chapter ...

Page 27 - Random play

27 Operations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) CD VCD Random play The tracks of the disc are played in random order. 1 During playback or stop mode, press RANDOM on the remote. Each time you press RANDOM on the re-mote, random play would be on and off. 1 “Random Play” 2 “Standard Play” The Random Play di...

Page 28 - Program Edit

28 Operations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) Program play (Using the On-screen display)(DVD/CD/VCD) Program Edit 1 During stop mode, press the SHIFTkey on the remote, then press theDVD PGM key on the remote. 2 Select desired disc number, title,chapter or track by Press Cursorup/down ( 5 / ∞ ) keys or n...

Page 29 - Insert chapter or track

29 Operations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) Insert chapter or track 1 Press the SHIFT key on the remote,then press the DVD PGM key on theremote. Program edit display appears. 2 Select specific title/chapter ortrack to insert by Press Cursorup/down ( 5 / ∞ ) keys or numeric keys. (An example of DVD pro...

Page 30 - Using the On-screen banner display; When playing a DVD; To display disappear from the screen; Switch the CD time indicator as follows.

30 Operations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) Using the On-screen banner display The on-screen Banner Display contains many playback features. To see the Banner Display, press OSD key on the remote whilea disc is playing. Use the Cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) keys on the remote to move through the differe...

Page 31 - Selecting a Title; Selecting a Chapter or Track

31 Operations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) DVD Selecting a Title DVD CD Selecting a Chapter or Track Some discs contain more than one title. For example, theremight be four movies on one disc (each movie might beconsidered a title). Because DVD discs use digital technology, a title can bedivided into...

Page 32 - Changing the Audio Language; Changing the Subtitle Language; Using the on-screen banner display

32 Operations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) DVD Changing the Audio Language I f the disc was created with different language tracks, you can use the Banner Display to temporarily change the DVDplayer’s Audio setting. You can change the Subtitle language while you’re watchinga disc (but only if the dis...

Page 33 - Changing the Camera angle; Using IntroScan function; Using the ANGLE key on the remote

33 Operations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) DVD Changing the Camera angle CD VCD Using IntroScan function Using the ANGLE key on the remote Using the on-screen banner display 2 Press the Cursor left/right ( 2 / 3 ) keys until the ANGLE icon is high-lighted. 3 Press the ENTER key. The ANGLE menu appear...

Page 34 - Using Bookmarks; Create the bookmark

34 Operations XD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y) DVD CD VCD Using Bookmarks Create the bookmark Recalling a bookmarked scene Clearing a bookmark 2 Press the Cursor left/right ( 2 / 3 ) keys until the BOOKMARK icon ishighlighted. 3 Press the ENTER key. The bookmark menu appears 4 When you reach the scene yo...

Page 35 - Receiving broadcast station; Select the TUNER input; Select a tuning mode; Select a station

35 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) Receiving broadcast station It is also possible to receive them by one-touch operationsby storing up to 45 stations in the preset memory. (see page36) When the BAND key is pressed, this unit will beswitched on automatically. Select the TUNER input 1 REMOTE MAIN UNI...

Page 36 - Select the desired preset number; Press the ENTER key; Repeat steps

36 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) 1 2 3 Receiving broadcast station You can store up to 45 stations in the memory and recall witha single touch of the key. Select a station (auto tuning or manualtuning) › 1 Storing the broadcast stations (one-by-one presetting) Press the ENTER key 2 REMOTE Select t...

Page 37 - Functions made possible with RDS

37 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) Receiving broadcast station Functions made possible with RDS PTY (Program Type Identification) Search : The tuner automatically searches for a station which iscurrently broadcasting a specified program type (genre). PS (Program Service Name) Display : When an RDS b...

Page 38 - PTY found; PTY not found

38 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) RDS Program types News NEWS Current Affairs AFFAIRS Information INFO Sport SPORT Education EDUCATE Drama DRAMA Culture CULTURE Science SCIENCE Varied VARIED Pop Music POP M Rock Music ROCK M Easy Listening Music EASY M Light Classical Music LIGHT M Serious Classica...

Page 39 - Playback of tapes; Load a cassette tape; Start playback; To wind tape at high speed

39 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) Playback of tapes Load a cassette tape 2 4 Select reverse mode 1 Open the door. 2 Insert a tape 3 close the door. ÷ Remove tape slack before loading. ÷ Close the door securely. Press the area marked PUSH OPEN to load or eject a tape. MAIN UNIT Start playback 1 “ ” ...

Page 41 - Preparation; Select reveres mode; Press the ENTER key to stert recording.

41 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) CD Direct Recording (TAPE B only) 1 Preparation This unit can only use tape for the normal position (Type I ). Select reveres mode · Select tape transport direction, Thenpress the STOP ( 7 ) key. · 2 MAIN UNIT Press the SMART MENU (S. MENU)key. REMOTE MAIN UNIT REV...

Page 42 - Edit program; Press the REC/ARM key

42 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) CD Program Recording (TAPE B only) 1 Preparation Select reveres mode · Select tape transport direction, thenpress the STOP ( 7 ) key. · 2 MAIN UNIT Playback a disc, then press the STOP( 7 ) key. REMOTE MAIN UNIT REVERSE MODE TAPE B 2 3 STOP 7 2 3 TAPE B STOP 3 REMO...

Page 43 - TAPE DUBBING

43 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) Tapes can be copied easily using the tape dubbing function. This unit can only use tape for the normal position (Type I ). 1 Select reveres mode · MAIN UNIT Press the SMART MENU (S. MENU) key. REVERSE MODE 2 REMOTE MAIN UNIT SMART MENU S.MENU Select “TAPE DUBBING”,...

Page 44 - Menu playback; Example for a hierarchical structure; To return to menu playback

44 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) Menu playback Hierarchical structure of VCD menus (P.B.C.) First level (menu) Second level (submenu) Third level (scenes) Advancing When an item is selected on the menu screen with the 3 key or the numeric keys, advance is made to the next lowermenu level. When the...

Page 45 - Enjoying karaoke singing (only for some areas); Load a disc; HIT MASTER function

45 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) Enjoying karaoke singing (only for some areas) Start playback Software with which this function is avail-able: DVD VCD CD Load a disc 1 Connect a microphone 2 Start playback 3 ÷ Press 6 key to start playback ÷ Adjust volume level of the microphone. Note Note Note K...

Page 46 - Set Up functions; Set up menu; How to use the RETURN key

46 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) Set Up functions Set up menu The initial setup of the player, which has been made at the factory, can be changed to the desired setup. 1 During stop mode, press MENUkey on the remote. Audio / Subtitle : This sets the language to be used when playing a disc. (If a d...

Page 47 - Select Audio Language; Select Subtitle Language; To select other language

47 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) DVD Select Audio Language DVD Select Subtitle Language 1 Press Cursor up/down ( 5 / ∞ ) keys on the remote to select Audio onthe set up menu display, thenpress the ENTER key. 2 Press Cursor up/down ( 5 / ∞ ) keys on the remote to select specificAudio language, then...

Page 48 - Select Menu Language; Select Rating; Palental lock level

48 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) DVD Select Menu Language DVD Select Rating (Palental Lock) 1 Press Cursor up/down ( 5 / ∞ ) keys on the remote to select Menus onthe set up menu display, thenpress the ENTER key. (Menus appears.) 2 Press Cursor up/down ( 5 / ∞ ) keys on the remote to select specifi...

Page 49 - Password; Input password

49 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) DVD Password Input password 1 Press Cursor up/down ( 5 / ∞ ) keys on the remote to select Passwordon the set up menu display, thenpress the ENTER key. (Password menu appears.) 2 A f t e r s e l e c t “ S e t P a s s w o r d ” ,press the ENTER key. 3 Press Cursor up...

Page 50 - Change password

50 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) Change password DVD Password (continued) 1 Press Cursor up/down ( 5 / ∞ ) keys on the remote to select Passwordon the set up menu display, thenpress the ENTER key. (Enter Password menu appears.) 2 Press Cursor up/down ( 5 / ∞ ) keys or numeric keys on the remote to...

Page 51 - Clear password; TV aspect

51 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) Clear password DVD Password (continued) 1 Press Cursor up/down ( 5 / ∞ ) keys on the remote to select Passwordon the set up menu display, thenpress the ENTER key. (Enter Password menu appears.) 2 Press Cursor up/down ( 5 / ∞ ) keys or numeric keys on the remote toe...

Page 52 - Dynamic Range; Digital Audio Out

52 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) DVD Dynamic Range 1 Press Cursor up/down ( 5 / ∞ ) keys on the remote to select DynamicRange on the set up menu dis-play, then press the ENTER key. (Dynamic Range menu appears.) 2 Press Cursor up/down ( 5 / ∞ ) keys on the remote to select DynamicRange mode (on or ...

Page 53 - Setting up surround mode; What are surround modes?; To set the surround mode manually

53 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) Setting up surround mode What are surround modes? You can experience true home-theater sound with your new system. This system incorporates several listen modes to let youenjoy surround sound with a wide variety of program sources. Each produces multiple channels o...

Page 54 - SPEAKER SELECT; Positioning the speakers; SPEAKER SETUP

54 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) SPEAKER SELECT L R C SW SL SR Front speaker Front speaker Sub woofer (optional) Center speaker Surround speaker* Positioning the speakers 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press Cursor up/down ( 5 / ∞ ) keys on the remote to select SpeakerSetup menu, then press the ENTERkey....

Page 56 - Delay time setting

56 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) 1 Press Cursor left/right ( 2 / 3 ) keys to select center speaker’s delay timebutton on the Speaker Setup menu,then press the ENTER key. 2 2 ∞ ∞ ENTER / 2 Press the cursor up/down ( 5 / ∞ ) keys to select delay time, thenpress the ENTER key 2 2 ∞ ∞ ENTER / Surround...

Page 57 - Speaker level setting

57 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) 1 Press up/down ( 5 / ∞ ) keys or cur- sor left/right ( 2 / 3 ) keys to select “TEST” on the Speaker Setup menu,then press the ENTER key. 2 2 ∞ ∞ ENTER / Speaker level setting When TEST (test tone) has been se-lected, test noise is put out sequentiallyfrom the spea...

Page 58 - Timer function; Sleep timer

58 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) Timer function Adjust the clock before setting the timer Sleep timer Sleep timer (SLEEP) : The unit is turned OFF automatically after the speci-fied period has elapsed. Timer playback: At the set ON time, the power is switched on andplayback of the source set in ad...

Page 59 - Timer Play

59 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) Timer function 1 Switching the power ON. 2 Press the SMART MENU key. 3 Select “CLOCK OPTIONS”, thenpress the SELECT key. 4 Select “TIMER PLAY”, then pressthe SELECT key. The following items can be selected by pressing the MULTI CONTROL keys. 1 “EVERY DAY” : executi...

Page 60 - Timer recording

60 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) 9 Select the preset station (onlywhen tuner is selected above), thenpress the SELECT key Continued on next page... ÷ Load a recordable tape in TAPE B. · 0 As the timer setting contents willbe displayed , press the ENTERkey. Timer function Timer recording SELECT M U...

Page 61 - AUTO POWER SAVE function; Using the MULTI CONTROL jog dial.

61 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) 6 Select ON time. ÷ Enter the figure of hour, then press the SELECT key and enter the figure of minute. ÷ Press the SELECT key. 9 Select the preset station (onlywhen tuner is selected above), thenpress the SELECT key. AUTO POWER SAVE function When the power is ON a...

Page 62 - DVD menu language code list; Knowledge

62 Operations XD-series (EN/T,M,X) DVD menu language code list Cord No. Language 65656566657065776582658365886590666566696671667266786679668267656779678367896865686968906976697869796983698469857065707370747079708270897165716871767178718572657273 AfarAbkhazianAfrikaansAmharicArabicAssameseAymaraAzerb...

Page 63 - Important items; Maintenance; Remove the discs and tapes from the unit.

63 Knowledge Important items Cleaning the head section Cleaning the heads and peripheral components For maintaining the best condition of the deck and for longer service life, always keep theheads (recording / playback / erase), capstan and pinch roller clean.To clean them, perform the following:1. ...

Page 64 - Operation to reset; In case of difficulty

64 Knowledge ÷ Connect properly referring to “System con-nection”. ÷ Switch MUTE OFF. ÷ Unplug the headphone plug. ÷ Connect properly referring to “System con- nection”. ÷ This is not malfunction. Press the DISPLAY/ DEMO key to cancel the demonstration. ÷ Adjust the present time again. ÷ Adjust the ...

Page 65 - Remote control unit

65 Knowledge Remedy Cause Symptom ÷ Clean the head referring to “Maintenance”. ÷ Try another tape. ÷ Play a recorded tape. ÷ Close the holder completely. ÷ Insert a tape. ÷ Try another tape. ÷ Reverse the tape insertion orientation. ÷ Clean the head referring to “Maintenance”. ÷ Try another tape. ÷ ...

Page 68 - Specifications; Main unit

68 Specifications Specifications Main unit [ Amplifier section ] XD-DV90 [for Europe and U.K.]Rated output power during STEREO operation (DIN) 1 kHz, 0.7 % T.H.D. at 6 Ω .................................... 68 W + 68 W Effective output power during SURROUND operation Front (1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D. at 6 Ω...

Page 69 - Front Speakers

69 Specifications [ DVD/CD/VIDEO CD player section ] Laser .................................................................... Semiconductor laserWow & Flutter ................................... Less than unmeasurable LimitVideo output format ............................................ NTSC/P...

Page 72 - For your records

For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spacesdesignated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Re-fer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealerfor information or service on this product. Model Serial Number