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Aiwa XS-DS70 Operating Instructions Manual

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Compact Disc
Stereo System
XS-DS70
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For assistance and information
(United States and Puerto Rico)
8B-NCJ-903-01
010125AMI-U-M
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MODE D'EMPLOI
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(English)
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(Français)

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  • Page 1 Compact Disc Stereo System XS-DS70 For assistance and information (United States and Puerto Rico) 8B-NCJ-903-01 010125AMI-U-M OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES MODE D'EMPLOI (English) (Español) (Français)

  • Page 2: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS Read these Operating Instructions carefully and completely before operating the unit. All precautions on this booklet and on the unit should be strictly followed. Keep the Operating Instructions for future reference. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    OWNER'S RECORD Record the model number and serial number of your set (found at the rear of your set) below. Refer to them when contacting your Aiwa dealer. Model No. _____________________________ Serial No. _____________________________ To attach the front speaker (marked "FRONT") to the...

  • Page 4: Preparations

    PREPARATIONS Connection Plug in the AC power cord to the AC power outlet after all other connections are made. Surround speaker Center speaker Surround speaker Main unit DVD player etc. Subwoofer Front speaker Front speaker...
  • Page 5 1 Connect the speaker cords to the front speakers, surround speakers and center speaker. For the front speakers (marked "FRONT"), connect the ends of the stripe cords to the 0 terminal and the ends of the other cords to the 9 terminal with the front speakers cords (without a plug, approx.

  • Page 6: Positioning The Speakers

    To mount the surround speakers on the wall Mount each speaker on a spot that can hold its weight. AIWA disclaims any responsibility for injury to persons or other accidents caused by not fitting the surround speakers properly or if the place of the installation is not suitable.

  • Page 7: Parts And Controls

    PARTS AND CONTROLS Main unit: rear 1 AM LOOP, FM 75 terminals Plug in the supplied AM and FM antennas here. 2 DIGITAL IN (PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL) OPTICAL (VIDEO) jack Accepts Dolby Digital signals as well as PCM signals (conventional digital audio signals, used, for example, in audio CDs) from external digital equipment.

  • Page 8: Phones Jack

    Main unit: front 1 POWER 6STANDBY/ON Switches the unit on and off (standby). DEMO/ECO When the unit is turned off: switches DEMO on and off. When the unit is turned on: enters ECO setting mode. 2 NORMAL Selects NORMAL mode for Dolby Surround. PHANTOM Selects PHANTOM mode for Dolby Surround.
  • Page 9 Remote control Buttons with same or similar names with the main unit basically have the same function. 1 WINDOW DOWN WINDOW UP REMAIN Displays the remaining playback time of a CD when pressed during playback. PRGM Enters programmed CD playback mode. TIMER Enters timer setting mode.

  • Page 10: Adjustments Before Operations

    ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERATIONS Power Turning the unit on Press POWER 6 STANDBY/ON (POWER on the remote control). Or press FM, AM, VIDEO/AUX/DVD or CD, the playback will start automatically if a disc or tape is inserted. Turning the unit off Press POWER 6STANDBY/ON again.

  • Page 11: Eco Mode

    ECO mode Reduces power consumption with the following operations, etc. ECO ON mode - The unit blacks out when the unit is turned off. Only the red indicator lights up. (Only when the clock is set.) ECO AUTO mode - In addition to the operations of ECO ON mode, the unit automatically turns itself off if you do not operate the unit and the sound source is mute for 10 minutes.

  • Page 12: Cd Operations

    CD OPERATIONS This unit plays back finalized CD-R/RW discs as well as audio CDs. * Move the Window up to reveal the operation buttons with WINDOW UP if needed. Playback 1 Press CD and load disc(s) Press zCD OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc compartment and place one or two disc(s) with the labeled side up.

  • Page 13: Programmed Playback

    Programmed playback Plays back up to 30 selected tracks in programmed order. 1 Press PRGM on the remote control during stop. "PRGM" lights up on the display. 2 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc. Go to the next step when the tray stops rotating. 3 Press the numbered buttons on the remote control to program a track.

  • Page 14: Radio Operations

    RADIO OPERATIONS * Move the Window up to reveal the operation buttons with WINDOW UP if needed. Manual tuning 1 Press FM or AM (TUNER/BAND on the remote control) to select a band (FM or AM). The unit switches to the radio from any other function. 2 Press fDOWN or gUP to tune in to a station.
  • Page 15 Adjustments Antennas Keep antennas away from metallic objects, electrical equipment and cords. FM antenna: Extend fully in a T-shape. If receiving condition is poor, connect optional outdoor antenna to FM 75 terminal. Be sure to connect the shield braid of the antenna to the 2 terminal.

  • Page 16: Listening To External Sources

    LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES * Move the Window up to reveal the operation buttons with WINDOW UP if needed. Playing a digital source (Playing equipment connected to the DIGITAL IN (PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL) OPTICAL (VIDEO) jack) 1 Select digital input. Press VIDEO/AUX/DVD and then press DIGITAL/ANALOG to select "DIGITAL".
  • Page 17 Notes on Dolby Surround •Dolby Digital sound and Dolby Pro Logic sound can only be obtained when playing back software with their respective logos. •Make sure all the supplied speakers are placed and connected properly (see "Positioning the speakers"). •Make sure the video equipment can play back the particular medium of the Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic software (LDs or DVDs, for example).
  • Page 18 Subwoofer On or Off mode If you connect a subwoofer to this unit, change the Subwoofer mode to "S-W ON". Low-frequency effect signals are sent to the subwoofer. In "S-W OFF", low-frequency effect signals are directed to the other speakers. 1 Play the Dolby Surround sound.
  • Page 19 •You cannot adjust the surround speaker level for LS and RS channels separately. To do that, see "To adjust the speaker level without the test signal". Low-frequency effect level adjustment Dolby Digital has a discrete channel for LFE (low-frequency effects), which reproduces sounds such as explosions and rumbles in movie soundtracks with astonishing realism.

  • Page 20: Sound Adjustments

    SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Super T-BASS Emphasizes low frequencies for a powerful sound. 1 Press SOUND MODE once so that "T-BASS" is displayed. 2 Turn MULTI JOG to select one of the three emphasis levels or the off position and then press ENTER.

  • Page 21: Timer Operations

    TIMER OPERATIONS * Move the Window up to reveal the operation buttons with WINDOW UP if needed. Sleep timer Turns off the unit automatically after a specified time. 1 Press SLEEP on the remote control. "SLP" appears on the display. 2 Press f or g repeatedly to set the sleep timer duration.
  • Page 22 To display the timer setting Press TIMER on the remote control repeatedly until " PLAY" is displayed. The timer-on time, the source and the timer-activated duration are displayed for 6 seconds. Tip: Timer setting can be displayed even while the unit is turned off, and at that time if you press ENTER or a within 6 seconds after TIMER on the remote control is pressed, you can enter the timer setting mode and change the setting.

  • Page 23: Reference

    REFERENCE Care and maintenance Occasional care and maintenance of the unit and the software are needed to optimize the performance of your unit. To clean the cabinet Use a soft and dry cloth. If the unit surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent solution.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Specifications MAIN UNIT CX-GDS70 TUNER FM tuning range 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz FM usable sensitivity (IHF) 13.2 dBf FM antenna terminals 75 ohms (unbalanced) AM tuning range 530 kHz to 1710 kHz (10 kHz step) 531 kHz to 1602 kHz (9 kHz step) AM usable sensitivity 350 µV/m AM antenna...
  • Page 25 NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

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