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Aiwa AV-DV500 Operating Instructions Manual

Aiwa AV-DV500 Operating Instructions Manual

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AV-DV500
STEREO RECEIVER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Precautions
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture
"CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL."
Explanation of Graphical Symbols:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's inclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Owner's record
For your convenience, record the model number and serial number (you will find them on the rear of your set) in the
space provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your Aiwa dealer in case of difficulty.
Model No.
AV-DV500
Check your unit and accessories
pg. 1
Serial No. (Lot No.)

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  • Page 1 For your convenience, record the model number and serial number (you will find them on the rear of your set) in the space provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your Aiwa dealer in case of difficulty. Model No.

  • Page 2: Precautions

    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 bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like...
  • Page 3 outlet. 3 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 routed to avoid being severely bent, pinched, or walked upon.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF REMOTE CONTROL Inserting batteries Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries. 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).

  • Page 5: Preparations

    GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE..........14 SPECIFICATIONS.
  • Page 6 unplug the AC cord before setting the selector. • Surround speakers and super woofer The SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR has no effect on the SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals and the SUPER WOOFER jack. For the surround speakers and sub woofer, use speakers of 8 ohms or more. Connecting + to +, - to - terminals To get the proper sound effect, the speaker terminals on the unit and the speaker should be connected with proper polarity;...

  • Page 7: Positioning The Speakers

    POSITIONING THE SPEAKERS Position the speakers to make the most of the Dolby Pro Logic or DSP effect (see "DOLBY LOGIC") a) Front speakers b) 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.
  • Page 8 about 1 meter (3.2 feet) above ear height. NOTE Sound is heard from the center speaker mainly when the 5 CH surround or DOLBY PRO LOGIC is set on. Note that when you select the PHANTOM mode of the DOLBY PROG LOGIC, the center speaker is muted. (For details, see "DOLBY PRO LOGIC").
  • Page 9 For better FM reception, use of an outdoor antenna is recommended. Connect the outdoor antenna to the FM ohm terminals. TO CONNECT THE AIWA DVD PLAYER XD-DV500 Connect the output terminals of the DVD player to the input terminals of the receiver as follows:...

  • Page 10: Before Operation

    NOTE • In this connection, the SUB WOOFER LINE OUT terminal on the DVD player does not need to be connected to the receiver. • In the initial settings of the DVD player, set the SUBWOOFER mode of SETUP SPEAKERS to OFF. For details, see the initial settings in the instruction manual of the DVD player.

  • Page 11: Setting The Clock

    When pressing the TUNER button, previously tuned station is received (Direct Play Function). The POWER button is also available. Operation is possible after four seconds. To select the front speaker system To use speaker system A: Set the FRONT SPEAKERS A button to To use speaker system B: Set the FRONT SPEAKERS B button to To use both speaker systems: Set both the buttons to Set the button(s) to...

  • Page 12: Sound

    Set the time as follows while the power is off. 1 Press the SET button. The hour flashes. 2 Press the DOWN or UP 3 Press the SET button to set the hour. The hour stops flashing and the minute starts flashing. 4 Press the DOWN or UP 5 Press the SET button to set the minute.
  • Page 13 Turn the BALANCE control. To mute the sound temporarily Press the MUTING button. "MUTE ON" appears on the display for four seconds. While muting the sound, the selected FUNCTION button flashes. Press the MUTING button again to restore the sound. BBE SYSTEM The BBE system enhances the clarity of high-frequency sound.

  • Page 14: Electronic Graphic Equalizer

    ELECTRONIC GRAPHIC EQUALIZER This unit provides the following five different equalization modes. ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange JAZZ: Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music CLASSIC: Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble BGM: Calm tone with suppressed bass and treble Press one of the GEQ (Graphic Equalizer) buttons The selected mode name appears on the display for two seconds, and the selected mode on the right side of the...

  • Page 15: Basic Operations

    The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) surround circuits can recreate the effect of sounds reflected from walls or ceilings, to obtain the sound presence of real environments. There are four modes with matching graphic equalization modes. Equalization modes are selected automatically and can also be selected or turned off to suit your preference.

  • Page 16: Selection Of Audio/Video Source

    SELECTION OF AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE 1 Select the program source. Press one of the FUNCTION buttons or the TAPE MONITOR button. To listen to or watch Tape Radio Record Television, etc. Compact Disc Video (VCR or LD) a) For selecting AUX/TV, or VIDEO 2/LD/MD, see "To change a displayed name for the AUX/TV button and VIDEO 2/5 CH button"...

  • Page 17: Recording An Audio Source

    This receiver has 5 ch connectors supporting Dolby Digital decoder with the 5.1 ch output terminals. When a DVD player, such as Aiwa XD-DV500, that contains a Dolby Digital decoder is connected to the receiver, you can enjoy theater-quality audio right in your home when playing discs recorded in Dolby Digital Surround.

  • Page 18: Manual Tuning

    MANUAL TUNING 1 Press the TUNER button repeatedly to select the desired band. When the TUNER button is pressed while the power is off, the power is turned on directly. 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to select a station. Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes.

  • Page 19: Direct Tuning

    DIRECT TUNING When you know the frequency of the desired station, you can tune in directly to the station. 1 Press the TUNER button to select a band. 2 Press the TUNER button and hold it down until "-" flashes on the display (Direct Tuning Mode). 3 Press the appropriate numbered buttons to tune in to the desired station.

  • Page 20: Dolby Pro Logic

    The unit can store a total of 32 preset stations. When a station is stored, a preset number is assigned to the station. Use the preset number to tune in to a preset station directly. 1 Press TUNER to select a band, and press the UP or DOWN button to select a station.

  • Page 21: Selecting Dolby Pro Logic

    The optimal Dolby Pro Logic mode depends on the type and placement of the speakers. It is recommended that the optional Aiwa speakers should be used for all channels, for example, the SX-R1000 for surround speakers, the SX-C1000 for a center speaker and the SX-AV1000 for front speakers. Check your current type and placement of the speakers and select the recommended Dolby Pro Logic mode accordingly.

  • Page 22: Adjusting Speaker Level Balance

    2 Press the DOLBY PRO LOGIC button again and hold it down until the center speaker mode to be selected appears. When selecting the DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode in step 1: "NORMAL", "WIDE" and "PHANTOM" appear in turn. When selecting the 3CH LOGIC mode in step 1: "NORMAL"...
  • Page 23 A noise signal is sent to each channel in turn as follows: 3 Adjust the sound level of the center and (or) surround speakers. While "CEN" or "SUR" is displayed, press the UP or DOWN button to adjust the volume of the center or surround speakers to match the level of the left and right speakers.

  • Page 24: Timer

    2 While the "CEN" or "SUR" is displayed, press the UP or DOWN button to adjust the volume To adjust the sound levels of the center and surround speakers in the 5 CH surround 1 Turn the 5 CH surround on and play the DVD recorded in Dolby Digital Surround. 2 Press the MANUAL SELECT button repeatedly.

  • Page 25: Care And Maintenance

    Press the SLEEP button twice so that "SLEEP" on the display disappears. GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE Occasional care and maintenance of the unit is needed to optimize the performance of your unit. To clean the cabinet Use a soft dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent solution.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide

    Outputs Muting -20 dB General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice. The word "BBE" and the "BBE symbol" are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. Under license from BBE sound, Inc. DOLBY PRO LOGIC Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

  • Page 27: Tuner Section

    • Are the FRONT SPEAKERS A and B buttons set correctly? ( Sound is emitted from one speaker only. • Is the BALANCE control set appropriately? • Is the other speaker disconnected? Sound is heard at a very low volume. •...
  • Page 28 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2/5 CH, LD/MD VIDEO 3 VOLUME Back Cover AIWA CO., LTD For Assistance And Information Call Toll Free 1-800-BUY-AIWA (United States and Puerto Rico) Printed in Malaysia 6, 10 6, 11 6, 9 6, 9, 10, 11...

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