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AIWA XD-DV270 Reviews
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AIWA XD-DV270 Reviews |
On average, its users find the AIWA XD-DV270 much harder to use than its competitors.The score it badly for reliability and sturdiness., But their opinions differ greatly. If you want to make sure that the AIWA XD-DV270 is the solution to your problems, make the most of the help and assistance of other Diplofix users.
Its users don't find it efficient., But they don't all share the same opinion. They find it expensive for what it offers You'll find the answers to all your questions on the AIWA XD-DV270 in the user manual (information, specifications, safety advice, size, accessories, etc.)
Manual abstract: the chapters on the disc when stopped. · Displays the number of the track being played while playing a super video CD, video CD, audio CD or MP3 disc. Displays the total number of the tracks on the disc when stopped. 6DVD indicator Lights when a DVD is loaded. 7 Video CD indicator Lights when a super video CD or video CD is loaded. 8 ANGLE indicator Lights when a multi-angle scene comes on, while playing back a DVD. 9PROG indicator Lights during programmed playback.
0SHUF (RANDOM) indicator
Lights during random playback.
!REP indicator
Lights when pressing A-B button on the remote control.
@Time counter
· The elapsed time of current track is displayed while playing a super video CD, video CD, audio CD or MP3 disc. The total elapsed time is displayed while playing a DVD. · The total playing time is displayed when stopped. (The total playing time is not displayed when an MP3 disc is loaded.) #a PAUSE indicator Lights during still (pause) mode. $Dolby Digital indicator Lights when a DVD which is recorded with Dolby Digital is loaded.
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CONNECTIONS
Before connection, identify the type of your audio equipment or of the TV set referring to the following chart. Then decide the connection and the setup menu according to the types.
NOTES
· The player cannot be connected to a TV set which is not equipped with a video input connector · Use a commercially available stereo-monaural audio cord when connecting to a monaural TV set. Audio system to be connected None (only the television is connected) A stereo system or an amplifier Digital input jack Analog audio input jacks (L/R) An AV receiver equipped with Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder An AV receiver equipped with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Digital input jack Input jack of equipment to be connected to the DVD player .
Referring Letter See A. See B. See C. See D.
Analog audio input jacks (L/R)
See E.
Before making connections
· Connect the AC cords of the unit and external equipment at the end, after finishing the other connections. · Insert the plugs completely into the jacks. Loose connections may produce a humming sound or other noise interference. · When using an optical connection, remove the dust cap from the DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL jack on the rear of this unit. Keep the cap in store. When not using optical connections, the dust cap should be in place. · Refer to the instructions for the connected equipment.
For customers living in Burma, Cambodia, Philippines, Taiwan or Republic of Korea
In the above countries, TV broadcasting system is NTSC. To use this unit with the NTSC TV set, TV SYS in the setup menu of this unit must be changed to NTSC, after connecting. For more details, refer to "Basic operations" on page 32 and "TV SYS" on page 34.
CAUTION
Do not select " BITSTREAM" in the "AUD OUT" when connecting to an AV receiver not equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder (with an optical or coaxial connecting cord). Merely attempting to play a DVD may cause a high level of noise which could be harmful to your ears and damage the speakers. In such a case, be sure to select "DIGITAL PCM" in the "AUD OUT".
NOTES
· When the picture noise appears while copy-protected DVDs are played, connect the unit directly to a TV set. Do not connect through a VCR, TV/VCR or AV selector . · For the speakers and their connection, refer to the instructions for the AV receiver .
CAUTION
Do not place heavy objects on this unit, otherwise disc tray of this unit may not be opened.
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A Connecting to a TV set only
Rear of TV set
to a video input jack (yellow) to an audio input jacks (Left/white, Right/red)
Video cord (supplied) Audio cord (supplied)
yellow
red white
to VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 jack (yellow)
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO
R L
to AUDIO OUT L (white)/ R (red) jacks
Rear of the unit
COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
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to an AC outlet
When your TV set is equipped with an S-video input terminal, see page 16.
Set the setup menu correctly after connecting!
According to the audio equipment and TV set to which this unit is connected, set the "TV TYPE" of the setup menu correctly referring to the following below . See "CHANGING SETUP VALUE" on page 32 in detail. TV TYPE When your TV set is a conventional-screen size TV: [4:3 LB ] When your TV set is a wide-screen size TV: [16:9 ]
NOTE
When the picture noise appears while copy-protected DVDs are played, connect the unit directly to a TV set. Do not connect through a VCR, TV/VCR or AV selector .
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PREPARATIONS
CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)
B Connecting to a TV set and an amplifier with a Digital In jack
Use either the commercially available optical cord or 75 ohm coaxial cord when connecting this unit to an amplifier with a Digital In jack. The supplied video cord is also available instead of the coaxial cord.
TV set
to a video input jack (yellow) Video cord (supplied)
yellow
yellow
yellow
to VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 jack (yellow)
Rear of the unit
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO
R L
COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack
to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL jack Optical cord (not supplied) to an AC outlet
Coaxial cord (not supplied) to a digital input jack
Front speaker (L)
Amplifier with a Digital In jack
Front speaker (R)
When your TV set is equipped with an S-video input terminal, see page 16.
Set the setup menu correctly after connecting!
According to the audio equipment and TV set to which this unit is connected, set the "AUD OUT" and "TV TYPE" of the setup menu correctly referring to the following below . See "CHANGING SETUP VALUE" on page 32 in detail. AUD OUT [DIGITAL PCM]
TV TYPE When your TV set is a conventional-screen size TV: [4:3 LB ] When your TV set is a wide-screen size TV: [16:9 ]
NOTE
When the picture noise appears while copy-protected DVDs are played, connect the unit directly to a TV set. Do not connect through a VCR, TV/VCR or AV selector .
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C Connecting to a TV set and an audio system
TV set
to a video input jack (yellow) Video cord (supplied)
yellow
to VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 jack (yellow)
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO
R L
Rear of the unit
COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
to AUDIO OUT L (white)/ R (red) jacks
white red Audio cord (supplied) to an AC outlet
to an audio input jacks (Left/ white, Right/ red)
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Audio system
When your TV set is equipped with an S-video input terminal, see page 16.
Set the setup menu correctly after connecting!
According to the audio equipment and TV set to which this unit is connected, set the "TV TYPE" of the setup menu correctly referring to the following below . See "CHANGING SETUP VALUE" on page 32 in detail. TV TYPE When your TV set is a conventional-screen size TV: [4:3 LB ] When your TV set is a wide-screen size TV: [16:9 ]
NOTE
When the picture noise appears while copy-protected DVDs are played, connect the unit directly to a TV set. Do not connect through a VCR, TV/VCR or AV selector .
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PREPARATIONS
CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)
D Connecting to an AV receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital (AC-3) or DTS decoder
Use either the commercially available optical cord or 75 ohm coaxial cord when connecting this unit to an a Digital In jack. The supplied video cord is also available instead of the coaxial cord. AV receiver with
TV set
to a video input jack (yellow) Video cord (supplied) yellow yellow to VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 jack (yellow) Rear of the unit
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO
R L
Rear of the unit
COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack
to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL jack Optical cord (not supplied) to an AC outlet
Coaxial cord (not supplied)
to a digital input jack Receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder
Front speaker (L) Surround speaker (L) Center speaker Subwoofer Surround speaker (R)
Front speaker (R)
When your TV set is equipped with an S-video input terminal, see page 16.
Set the setup menu correctly after connecting!
According to the audio equipment and TV set to which this unit is connected, set the "AUD OUT" and "TV TYPE" of the setup menu correctly referring to the following below See "CHANGING SETUP VALUE" on page 32 in detail. AUD OUT [BITSTREAM] TV TYPE When your TV set is a conventional-screen size TV: [4:3 LB ] When your TV set is a wide-screen size TV: [16:9 ] .
NOTE
When the picture noise appears while copy-protected DVDs are played, connect the unit directly to a TV set. Do not connect through a VCR, TV/VCR or AV selector .
CAUTION
If the AV receiver is not equipped with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, do not select "BITSTREAM" in the "AUD OUT" when connecting the AV receiver with an optical or coaxial connecting cord. Merely attempting to play a DVD may cause a high level of noise which could be harmful to your ears and damage the speakers. In such a case, be sure to select "DIGITAL PCM" in the "AUD OUT".
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E Connecting to a TV set and an AV receiver with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system
TV set
to a video input jack (yellow) Video cord (supplied)
yellow
to VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 jack (yellow)
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO
R L
Rear of the unit
COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
to AUDIO OUT L (white)/ R (red) jacks
white red to an AC outlet Audio cord (supplied) Receiver equipped with Dolby Pro Logic Surround to an audio input jacks (Left/ white, Right/ red)
Front speaker (L)
Front speaker (R)
Center speaker Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R)
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When your TV set is equipped with an S-video input terminal, see page 16.
Set the setup menu correctly after connecting!
According to the audio equipment and TV set to which this unit is connected, set the "TV TYPE" of the setup menu correctly referring to the following below . See "CHANGING SETUP VALUE" on page 32 in detail. TV TYPE When your TV set is a conventional-screen size TV: [4:3 LB ] When your TV set is a wide-screen size TV: [16:9 ]
NOTE
When the picture noise appears while copy-protected DVDs are played, connect the unit directly to a TV set. Do not connect through a VCR, TV/VCR or AV selector .
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PREPARATIONS
CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)
Connecting to a TV set equipped with S-video jack
Rear of TV set
S-video input connector (S1, S2)
S-video cord (not supplied)
to S-VIDEO OUT connector
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO
R L
Rear of the unit
COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
to an AC outlet
Set the setup menu correctly after connecting! Set the "TV TYPE" of the setup menu correctly referring to the following below . See "CHANGING SETUP VALUE" on page 32 in detail. TV TYPE When your TV set is a conventional-screen size TV: ] [4:3 LB When your TV set is a wide-screen size TV: [16:9 ]
NOTES
· For the best possible picture clarity , it is recommended that an S (separate) video cord (not supplied) be used when connecting the unit to a TV set equipped with an Svideo input terminal. · When the picture noise appears while copy-protected DVDs are played, connect the unit directly to a TV set. Do not connect through a VCR, TV/VCR or AV selector .
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REMOTE CONTROL
Installing batteries
Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with 0 and 9 aligned correctly .
ABOUT SYMBOLS
PREPARATIONS
Although this unit can play DVDs, super video CDs, V ideo CDs, Audio CDs or MP3 discs, some of the functions are restricted by the kinds of discs. In this operating instructions, the following symbols are used to make distinction.
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Shows the function or the display for only DVDs. Shows the function or the display for only super video CDs. Shows the function or the display for only video CDs. Shows the function or the display for only audio CDs. Shows the function or the display for only MP3 discs.
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When to replace the batteries
The maximum operational distance between the remote control and the sensor of the units should be approximately 7 meters. If this distance decreases, replace the batteries with new ones. :
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NOTES
· When operating with the remote control, point the top of the remote control toward the player . · If the unit 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 line of sight between the remote control and the unit is exposed to intense light, such as direct sunlight. - There is fluorescent lighting near the remote sensor in the display window . - Other remote controls are used nearby (those of a TV set, etc.).
No symbols: The function works in common.
About the
symbol display
· The symbol will be displayed on TV screen if you press a button which cannot be used or enter an incorrect number. · Some discs may have places where they do not allow pressing of the STOP, SKIP, or other buttons. The mark will be displayed on the screen if you press a button that is not allowed in such a place.
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PLAYBACK
Getting ready to play
· Turn on the television, and set its video source (V ideo 1, Video 2, V ideo 3, etc.) to the one connected to this unit. · Turn on the audio device connected to this unit. Set its input source to the one connected to this unit.
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3 2,4
c
1 2
Press POWER on this unit.
On TV screen, "aiwa DVD VIDEO" screen is displayed. In the display window , "- on-" is displayed then it will change to "no disc".
Press zOPEN/CLOSE.
The disc tray opens.
2,4
TOP MENU i/k/j/l/ENTER vRETURN MENU c
3 4
Load a disc.
Place a disc in the tray guides (depression), with the label side facing up. When loading an 8-cm disc, place it in the inner depression.
Press zOPEN/CLOSE.
The disc tray closes, and the DVD player automatically begins to play the disc. If the disc does not begin to play , press c.
POWER
Audio
TITLE KARAOKE CHP/TRK Video CD
ANGLE
PROG SHUF REP
Audio
TITLE KARAOKE CHP/TRK Video CD
ANGLE
PROG SHUF REP
Audio
TITLE KARAOKE CHP/TRK Video CD
ANGLE
PROG SHUF REP
Audio
TITLE KARAOKE CHP/TRK Video CD
ANGLE
PROG SHUF REP
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When the menu screen is displayed
The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a DVD, super video CD or video CD (version 2.0) which contains a menu. Use ikjl to select the program you would like to view, then press ENTER to begin playback. Press TOP MENU or MENU to return to the menu screen. Use the numbered buttons to select the program you would like to view. Press vRETURN to return to the menu screen. For either DVD, super video CDs or video CDs (version 2.0), menu continuations and the exact operating procedures for using the menu may vary from disc to disc. Follow the instructions on the menu screen.
Play Back Control (PBC)
This unit equips Play Back Control (PBC) ON/OFF function. After turning off PBC, super video CDs or video CDs (version 2.0) can be played back as well as audio CDs, without returning to the menu screen.
1 2
Press MENU once either while playing or when stopped. Within 2 seconds, press MENU again to turn off PBC.
"PBC : [ON]" appears on TV screen.
Moving the "aiwa DVD VIDEO" screen after 8 minutes
To prevent TV screen from burning up, the "aiwa DVD VIDEO" screen moves around on TV screen, either when 8 minutes elapsed without any operations after the unit had stopped or when 8 minutes elapsed without any operations after playing an audio CD or MP3 disc. The "aiwa DVD VIDEO" screen does not move around only while displaying setup menu on TV screen, even if the unit stopped.
The PBC ON/OFF menu changes to "PBC : [OFF]" , then it will disappear after 2 seconds. If PBC is turned off while stopping, the unit automatically starts playback.
To turn on PBC Repeat the step 1 and 2 above. The unit automatically will start playback. When OPEN/CLOSE is pressed, the unit also automatically turns on PBC.
To turn the power off
Press POWER on the remote control. The unit enters the power standby mode, and the 6STANDBY/ON indicator turns red. If 15 minutes have elapsed without performing any operations This unit automatically returns to the power standby mode, when stopped without performing any operations for 15 minutes. The unit does not return to the power standby mode, only while displaying setup menu on TV screen.
Digest menu
The pictures divided into 9 are displayed.
1
Press TOP MENU either while playing or when stopped. En
When the unit plays back: The current track playing is divided into 9 random intervals, then the pictures which were divided into 9 will be displayed on TV screen. When the unit stops: The each beginning of pictures up to the first 9 tracks on the disc will be displayed on TV screen. If only one track is recorded on the disc, one picture is displayed.
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NOTE
Press the numbered buttons or press i/k/j /l to select the desired picture, then press ENTER or c.
The unit will start playback from the selected point of the track.
PBC function turns off when this function is activated.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
PLAYBACK (CONTINUED)
Still (Pause)
a
c
Press a during playback.
To return to normal playback Press c or ENTER.
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s
Frame advance
Press a while the disc is paused.
Each time you press the button, the program advances one frame. There is no audio when doing Frame advance. To return to normal playback Press c or ENTER. CLEAR i/k/j/l/ ENTER a r s SLOW c g t f
Numbered buttons
Stopping playback Press s.
When s is pressed during playback, the unit remembers the point at which playback stopped. (resume function)
To resume playback from the point where it stopped
Press c or ENTER.
To clear the point to be resumed
Press s again. When zOPEN/CLOSE is pressed to open the disc tray or when POWER is pressed to turn the power off, the point to be resumed is also cleared.
NOTES
· The disc continues to spin while the menu screen is displayed even if s is pressed. When you are finished using this unit, turn the power off after pressing s. · Resume function does not work when PBC function is effective on the super video CD or video CD. · As far as MP3 discs, the resume playback starts from the beginning of the track where it stopped.
Performing fast forward, fast reverse, or skipping operations while turning on PBC may cause this unit to return to the menu screen.
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Fast Forward, Reverse
Skipping Press r or t.
Skip to the next chapter or track: t
The disc position advances one chapter or track each time the button is pressed.
Press g or f during playback.
Each time you press the button, the playback speed becomes faster as shown below.
Return to the previous chapter or track: r
×2 ×4 ×8 × 20 In each disc, pressing r once skips to the beginning of the chapter (track) currently being played, and pressing r twice skips to the previous chapter.
NOTE
×2 ×4 ×8 Depending on some super video CDs or video CDs which equipped with PBC, the unit may return to the menu screen when pressing r or t. In this case, turn off PBC (see page 19).
To return to normal playback
Press c or ENTER.
Direct skipping
To use this function for super video CDs or video CDs (version 2.0), turn off PBC first (see page 19).
NOTE
There is no audio while playing DVD, super video CD or video CD.
Slow playback
1
Press numbered buttons to select your desired track either while playing back or when stopped.
1 2
Press SLOW during playback.
"SLOWF 1/7" appears on TV screen and the unit goes into a forward slow playback.
Example: To select track 3 Press 3 on the remote control. To select track 20 Press 2, 0 on the remote control. When inputting a wrong ...
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Average score for the 6 opinions:
User vote distribution:
Average score for the 6 opinions:
User vote distribution:
Average score for the 6 opinions:
User vote distribution:
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Ease of use The users were asked the following question : Is the XD-DV270 easy to use?6 users answered questions and rated the product on a scale of 0 to 10. The rating is 10/10 if the AIWA XD-DV270 is very user-friendly. The reviews (rough results) are presented in the following graph : By leaving the mouse on a column for a few seconds, you can see the number of people who voted to make up the score that appears in the horizontal axis. Statistical data : = 4.67
= 4.11The average score balanced by the number of reviews is 4.67 and the standard differential is 4.11. |
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High-performance The users were asked the following question : Is the XD-DV270 highly efficient?6 users answered questions and rated the product on a scale of 0 to 10. The rating is 10/10 if the AIWA XD-DV270 is, in its domain, the best on a technical level, the one offering the best quality, or offering the largest range of options. The reviews (rough results) are presented in the following graph : By leaving the mouse on a column for a few seconds, you can see the number of people who voted to make up the score that appears in the horizontal axis. Statistical data : = 5.67
= 4.07The average score balanced by the number of reviews is 5.67 and the standard differential is 4.07. |
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Reliability The users were asked the following question : Is the XD-DV270 reliable, sturdy?6 users answered questions and rated the product on a scale of 0 to 10. The rating is 10/10 if you think that the AIWA XD-DV270 is a sturdy product, which will last a long time before breaking down. The reviews (rough results) are presented in the following graph : By leaving the mouse on a column for a few seconds, you can see the number of people who voted to make up the score that appears in the horizontal axis. Statistical data : = 5.50
= 3.99The average score balanced by the number of reviews is 5.5 and the standard differential is 3.99. |
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Value for money The users were asked the following question : Is the XD-DV270 good value for money?6 users answered questions and rated the product on a scale of 0 to 10. The rating is 10/10 if you think that the AIWA XD-DV270 is really not expensive considering its features. The reviews (rough results) are presented in the following graph : By leaving the mouse on a column for a few seconds, you can see the number of people who voted to make up the score that appears in the horizontal axis. Statistical data : = 4.83
= 3.67The average score balanced by the number of reviews is 4.83 and the standard differential is 3.67. |
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