For assistance and information call toll free I-800-BUY-AIIWA L (United States and Puerto Rico) ---- 88-A133-903-01 980307 BCK-Y-9 PRECAUTIONS Read the Operating operating the unit. for future reference. Instructions and on Instructions carefully and completely before Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions All warnings and cautions in the Operating the unit should be strictly followed, as well below. as the safety suggestions Installation 1 2 Water and moisture -- Do not use this unit near water, such as near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like. Heat -- Do not use this unit near heat sources, including heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate heat. It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C (41 "F) or higher than 35°C (95"F). Mounting surface -- Place the unit on a flat, even surface. Ventilation -- The unit should be situated with adequate space around Allow 10 cm (4 unit, and 5 cm - Do not place it so that proper heat ventilation is assured. in.) clearance from the rear and the top of the (2 in. ) from each side. the unit on a bed, rug, or similar surface that 3 4 5 6 may block the ventilation openings. - Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight rack where ventilation may be impeded. Objects and liquid entry -- Take care that objects or liquids do not get inside the unit through the ventilation openings. Carts and stands -- When placed or mounted on a stand or cart, the unit should be moved with care. "> @ &&* or fall. Wall or ceiling mounting -- The unit should not be mounted on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the Operating Instructions. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit or cart to overturn 7 Electric Power I 1 Power specified the unit. 2 sources -- Connect this unit only to power sources in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on Polarization -- As a safety feature, some units are equipped with polarized AC power plugs which can only be inserted one way into a power outlet. If it is difficult or impossible to insert the AC power plug into an outlet, turn the plug over and try again. If it is not still inserted easily into the outlet, Owner's record For your convenience, record the model number and serial number (you will find them on the rear of your unit) in the space provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your Aiwa dealer in case of difficulty, ] Model No. / AV-D30 I ENGLISH I Serial No. (Lot No.) I please call a qualified service technician to service or replace the outlet. To avoid defeating the safety feature of the polarized plug, do not force it into a power outlet. 3 AC power cord the AC power cord, pull it out by the - When disconnecting 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 firmly secured to avoid being severely bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to the cord from the unit to the power socket. - Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock. cord -- To help prevent electric shock, do not 4 Extension use a polarized AC power plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the polarized plug can be completely inserted to prevent exposure of the blades of the plug. 5 When not in use -- Unplug the AC power cord from the AC power outlet if the unit will not be used for several months or more. When the cord is plugged in, a small amount of current continues to flow to the unit, even when the power is turned off. Outdoor Antenna 1 Power lines -- When 2 Outdoor antenna connecting an outdoor sure it is located away from power lines. grounding is properly grounded to provide protection build-up. antenna, make -- Be sure the antenna system against unexpected Article 810 of the TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS .,..,,,...,..1.,................................................... 1 voltage surges or static electricity National Electrical Code, ANS1/NFPA70, provides information on proper grounding of the mast, supporting structure, and the lead-in wire to the antenna discharge unit, as well as the size of the grounding unit, connection to grounding terminals, and requirements for grounding terminals themselves. Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code PREPARATIONS CONNECTIONS .................................................................. 3 BEFORE OPERATION ........................................................ 6 SOUND CUSTOM AUDIC) ADJUSTMENT .......................................7 ELECTRONIC GRAPHIC EQUALIZER .............................. 8 DSP SURROUND ................................................................ 8 BASIC OPERATIONS SELECTION OF AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE ......................... 9 RECORDING AN AUDIO SOURCE ................................. 10 RADIO RECEPTION ) MANUAL TUNING ............................................................. 11 DIRECT TUNING ............................................................... 11 PRESETTING STATIONS ................................................. 12 (NECART 250 PART H) NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE DOLBY SURROUND SELECTING DOLBY PRO LOGIC ................................... 13 ADJUSTING SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCE .................... 14 Maintenance Clean the Instructions. unit only as recommended in the Operating TIMER --. Damaae Requiring Service Have the unit serviced by a qualified service technician - The AC power cord or plug has been damaged - Foreign objects or liquid have gotten inside the unit The The The The unit unit unit unit if: SETTING THE CLOCK ...................................................... 15 SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER .......................................... 15 m GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................ 161 SPECIFICATIONS ..........o ..............................................r... 16 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......................................... 17 PARTS INDEX .......................m ..........................m ................ 18 has been exposed to rain or water does not seem to operate normally exhibits a marked change in performance has been dro~~ed, or the cabinet has been damaaed DO NOT ATTEMPT TO' SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF. - Check your unit and accessories AV-D30 Stereo receiver Remote control FM antenna AM antenna Operating Instructions, etc. CONNECTIONS Before connecting the AC cord The rated voltage of your unit shown on the rear panel is 120 V AC. Check that the rated voltage matches your local voltage. CONNECTING EQUIPMENT as Jacks and plugs of the connecting cord are color-coded follows: Red jacks and plugs : For the right channel of audio signals White jacks and plugs: For the left channel of audio signals Yellow jacks and plugs: For video signals IMPORTANT Connect equipment the speakers, antennas, and all other external first. Then connect the AC cord at the end. m Insert the plugs fully into the jacks. Loose connections may produce a humming sound or other noise interference. " Be sure to connect the VIDEO OUT terminal of a DVD player directly to a TV set, not through this unit. Otherwise, the picture noise may appear when playing the DVDS copy protected, `2 Input sound through the 5.1 INPUT terminals cannot be recorded. When recording the sound from the DVD player, connect the AUDIO-OUT (DOWN MIXING) terminals of the DVD player to the VIDEO l/DVD/MD AUDIO IN terminals of the unit. *3 When connecting a monaural video, use a stereo-mono connecting cord (not supplied). . u -a 0-ao~ . =S=u@s@`- ..... =n=~ 0 + .. . .. VIDEO 3 , -- \ M" DVD or Video l/MD player*3 ,7. BS [ 1 to AUDIO lN(Video I/MD) ~to VIDEO iN(Video 1) \to AUDIO OUT*2 `/' Ill d) to AUDIO ---- to VIDEO IN -, 0 I ~to VIDEO OUT(Video 1)*' - 11111 I "d II , mm 74 II C. Dlaver ,Y!G2-J Turntable to AUDIO OUT Video 2 or LD/Cable TV*3 u [ J J to VIDEO OUT (( I 1 II A ~ Tape deck It ( d ENGLISH to AUDIO IN (Video 2) to VIDEO IN (Video 2) I J --. @ and @in the illustration correspond to the following details, I CONNECTING Speaker terminals SPEAKERS @) Front speakers Connect front speakers (system A and/or B), a center speaker, surround speakers andsubwoofer tothe corresponding speaker terminals onthe unit: - the front speaker cords to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals - the center speaker cord to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals - the surround speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals. - for more powerful bass, the sub woofer (with a built-in amplifier) cord to the SUPER WOOFER d iack ~;:::::e:; insert the speaker cord lead Q ~ close the flap. Check that the Surround speakers 1 Speaker impedance For all speakers, use speakers of 8 ohms or more. "4-> 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; the + terminal on the unit should be connected to the + terminal on the speaker (and ­ to ­), q q Be sure to connect the speaker cords correctly as shown in the illustration on the right column. Improper connections can cause short circuits in the SPEAKER(S) terminals. Do not leave objects generating magnetism near the speakers, .' Sub woofer b.JBk Center speaker IENGLISH f ~ POSITIONING THE SPEAKERS Position Surround @ Front the speakers to make the most of the Dolby Digital (5.1 CH), Dolby Pro Logic or DSP effect. P speakers @ Center speaker Position in the center of the two front speakerq. In addition, position on or below the TV set, if connecting.a TV set to the unit. @ Surround speakers Place the surround speakers directly to the side of or slightly behind the listening area. Align them horizontally, about 1 meter (3.2 feet) above ear height. @ Sub woofer Place the sub woofer speakers. in any place between the two front CONNECTING THE SUPPLIED ANTENNAS @ Connect antenna the FM antenna to the FM 75 Q terminals and the AM to the AM LOOP terminals. m Sound from the surround speakers or center speaker depends on the setting of the DSP, Dolby Pro Logic and 5.1 CH function. To stand the AM loop antenna on a surface Fix the claw to the slot as shown in the illustration. To position the antennas FM feeder antenna: Extend this antenna horizontally in a T shape and fix its ends to the wall. AM loop antenna: Position for the best reception. m q q Do not bring the FM antenna near metal objects or curtain rails, Do not bring the AM antenna near other external equipment, the unit itself, the AC power cord or speaker cords, as noise will be picked up, Do not unwind the AM loop antenna wire. q CONNECTING For better recommended. terminals. AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA use of an outdoor antenna antenna is the outdoor to the FM 75 Q FM reception, Connect 5 ENGLISH ABOUTTHEREMOTE CONTROL BEFORE OPERATION POWER TAPE MONITOR Function indicators VOLUME inserting batteries Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and insert two R6(size AA) batteries. R6(AA) PHONES FRONT SPEAKERS A, B Function buttons When to replace the batteries The maximum operational distance between the remote control 5 meters and the sensor on the unit should be approximately (16 feet), When this distance with new ones. decreases, replace the batteries To turn the unit, on Press one of the function buttons (TUNEFI, PHCINO, AUX, CD, VIDEO the TUNER (Direct 1/5.1 CH, VIDEO tuned 2 or Using the remote control The instructions in this manual refer mainly to the buttons on the on the remote control with the same names main unit. Buttons VIDEO 3) or the TAPE MONITOR button. When pressing The POWER button, the previously Play Function). station is received as those on the main unit can be used as well. button is also available. Operation is possible after four seconds, while the VOL (volume) level or function name is displayed one after the q q 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 remote sensor in the display window is exposed to intense light, such as direct sunlight. - Other remote controls are used nearby (those of television, etc.) other and the selected function indicator flashes. To select the front speaker system To to To to To use speaker system A: Set the FRONT SPEAKERS A button sON. use speaker system B: Set the FRONT SPEAKERS B button sON. use both speaker systems: Set both the buttons to ~ ION. tc) aOFF to turn off the speaker system(s). u Set the button(s) As the front speaker systems A and B are connected in series: - The sound will be slightly decreased when using both speaker systems - No sound can he heard if the FRONT SPEAKERS A i~nd [3 buttons are set to -ON when only one speaker system is co ...