For assistance and information call toll free I-800-BUY-IWA (United States and Puerto Rico) 88-AR2-903-01 980401 CCK-Y-9 PRECAUTIONS Read the Operating operating Instructions as the safety the unit. for future reference. Instructions All warnings below. carefully and completely before Be sure to keep the Operating and cautions be strictly Instructions as well in the Operating followed, and on the unit should suggestions Installation 1 Water and moisture "CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 2 INSIDE. 3 4 ELECTRIC DO NOT REMOVE REFER NO USER-SERVICEABLE SERVICING SERVICE SHOCK, COVER (OR BACK). PARTS -- 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 Mounting Ventilation space not be placed in temperatures less than 50C (41°F) or higher than 35°C (95"F). surface -- The -- Place the unit on a flat, even surface. unit should be situated with adequate is assured. heat ventilation TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL." around it so that proper Allow 10 cm (4 in.) clearance from the rear and the top of the surface that unit, and 5 cm (2 in.) from each side. - Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar may block the ventilation openings. - Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, rack where ventilation may be impeded. 5 6 Objects and liquid entry or airtight or liquids -- Take care that objects the ventilation do not get inside the unit through openings. Carts and stands -- When placed or mounted on a stand or cart, the unit should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and "> uneven surfaces may cause the unit or m A~. cart to overturn or fall. Wall or ceiling mounting -- The unit should not be mounted on a wall or ceiling, Instructions. unless specified in the Operating 7 Electric Power 1 Power sources specified the unit. 2 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. the outlet. polarized 3 If it is not still inserted service technician defeating easily into the outlet, feature of the please call a qualified To avoid to service or replace -- Connect this unit only to power Instructions, sources on in the Operating and as marked the safety plug, do not force it into a power outlet. the AC power cord, pull it out by the as this AC power cord - When disconnecting AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself. - Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, 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 4 Owner's record beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock. Extension cord -- To help prevent electric shock, do not use a polarized AC power plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the polarized plug can be completely 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 off. to flow to the unit, even when the power is turned inserted to prevent exposure of the blades of the 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 Aiwa dealer in case of difficulty, I Model I AV-D50 1 ENGLISH No. Serial when you contact your No. (Lot No.) I I Outdalor Antenna 1 Power lines -- When connecting sure ii is located 2 Outdoor is properly voltage National antenna grounded Electrical away from power grounding TABLE OF CONTENTS an outdoor lines. system PRECAUTIONS .............................................m ..................... 1 against unexpected Article 810 of the information provides antenna, make -- Be sure the antenna build-up. to provide protection surges or static electricity Code, ANS1/NFPA70, PREPARATIONS CONNECTIONS BEFORE SETTING .................................................................. 3 ........................................................ 7 ........................................................ 7 OPERATION THE CLOCK 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 and requirements unit, connection to grounding terminals, for grounding terminals themselves. Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code SOUND CUSTOM AUDIO ADJUSTMENT ....................................... 8 ELECTRONIC GRAPHIC EQUALIZER .............................. 9 ...................., !.......................................... 9 DSP SURROUND BASIC OPERATIONS SELECTION RECORDING OF AUDIO/VIDEO AN AUDIO SOURCE ....................... 10 SOURCE ................................. 11 ) RADIO RECEPTION MANUAL TUNING ............................................................. 12 DIRECT TUNING ..............................................................m12 -- 1~ ELECTRODE SYSTEM PRESETTING STATIONS ................................................m13 (NEC ART 250 PART H) NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE DOLBY SURROUND SELECTING ADJUSTING DOLBY PRO LOGIC ..................... .............. 14 SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCE ...... .............. 15 Maintenance Clean the Instructicms. unit only as recommended in the Operating REMOTE CONTIROL OPERATING technician if: TV, CABLE"rV, VCR AND CD PLAYER ......16 m Damaqe Requirina Service Have the, unit serviced by a qualified service - The AC power cord or plug has been damaged - Foreign objects or liquid have gotten inside the unit - The unit has been exposed to rain or water - The unit does not seem to operate normally - The unit exhibits a marked change in performance - The unit has been dropped, DO NOT ATTEMPT or the cabinet has been damaged TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF. TIMER SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER .......................................... 17 GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................ 17 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................m ........... 18 TROUBLESHOOTING G(JIDE .......................................... 19 PARTS INDEX ................................................................... 19 APPENDIX ID CODES ID CODES ID CODES ID CODES Check your unit Stereo and accessories Remote control FOR TV ......................r .....s...................m ......... A-1 FOR CABLE 1-V ............................................ A-2 FOR VCR .m ................................................... A-3 FOR CD PLAYER ......................................... A-4 AV-D50 receiver Operating Instructions, etc. ENGLISH 2 CONNECTIONS Before connecting the AC cord of your unit shown on the rear panel is 120 V your local voltage. matches CONNECTING Jacks and plugs EQUIPMENT cord are color-coded of audio signals of audio signals as of the connecting follows: Red jacks and plugs : For the right channel White jacks and plugs: Yellow jacks and plugs: For the left channel For video signals The rated voltage AC. Check that the rated voltage IMPORTANT Connect equipment the speakers, m antennas, and all other external Insert produce the plugs fully into the jacks. sound Loose connections may first. Then connect the AC cord at the end. a humming or other noise interference. `f 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). - Camcorder F u m G ano ==0-- Q"" -m--,,.. .. ..... `""== ~ [ `, ; . . ../ .. .. ~. ... ". Vlus IN L-AUDIOIN-R ) VIDEO 3 ,/,. ,' -,, to VIDEO OUT1 to AUDIO OUT / 3 ENGLISH --. ~ and @ in the illustration @AM antenna correspond to the following details. @FM antenna @Speaker system A @. Speaker svstem B II @) Center speaker CONNECTING Speaker Connect surround terminals front speakers speakers SPEAKERS (system A and/or @ B), a center speaker, speaker terminals terminals SPEAKERS Front speakers / Lift up the terminal flap, insert the speaker cord lead into the terminal cord is connected slot, then securely. close the flap. Check that the and sub woofer to the corresponding SPEAKERS SPEAKER terminals on the unit: - the front speaker cords to the FRONT - the center terminals. - for more powerful Aiwa TS-W35 Speaker q speaker cord to the CENTER - the surround speaker cords to the SURROUND m W"5 bass, the sub woofer (with a built-in amplifier, WOOFER KI jack Surround speakers etc.) cord to the SUPER impedance amd center speakers speakers for both the front and center -1 I Front Use the same impedance ones. The SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR on the rear should be set to the position that matches the impedance value of the front and center speakers. When using 4 ohm speakers, using 8 ohm speakers, Surround speakers SPEAKERS the AC cord before setting q set the selector to IMP:4Q. When set the selector to IMP:8Q. the selector. super woofer SELECTOR and Please unplug The SPEAKER SURROUND IMPEDANCE has no effect on the WOOFER terminals speakers and the SUPER ~ jack. For the surround of 8 ohms or more. and sub woofer, use speakers 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 (and ­ to ­). be connected to the + terminal on the speaker m 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. , [H b d Z,ld ,0 .4 #.---.--.-.._J L___ & q % L Sub woofer \ ~. Center speaker ENGLISH 4 POSITIONING Position Surround @ Front the speakers THE SPEAKERS to make the most of the Dolby Digital CONNECTING THE SUPPLIED ANTENNAS @ Connect antenna the FM antenna to the FM 75 Q terminals to the AM LOOP terminals. and the AM (5.1 CH), Dolby Pro Logic or DSP effect. speakers @ Center speaker Position inthecenter position unit. FM antenna of thetwo front speakers. In addition, r )%7 ( on or below the TV set, if connecting a TV set to the @ Surround speakers Place the surround speakers directly to the side of or slightly horizontally, about 1 behind the listening area. Align them meter (3,2 feet) above ear height. @ Sub woofer Place the sub woofer speakers. in any place between the two front m Sound from the surround speakers or center speaker depends To stand the AM loop antenna on a surface in the illustration. on the setting of the DSP, Dolby Pro Logic and 5.1 CH function. Fix the claw to the slot as shown To position the antennas FM feeder antenna: Extend this antenna the wall. AM loop Position antenna: for the best reception. horizontally in a T shape and fix its ends to q q Do not bring the FM antenna Do not bring the AM antenna the unit itself, the AC power will be picked up. near metal objects cord or speaker wire. or curtain cords, rails. near other external equipment, as noise q Do not unwind the AM loop antenna CONNECTING For better FM recommended. terminals. AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA use of an outdoor antenna antenna is the outdoor to the FM 75 Q reception, Connect 5 w ENGLISH A130UTTHEREMOTE Insertingbatteries Detach the battery CONTROL control and FUNCTION FM button is pressed, the sound source changes PHONO Each time this button cover on the rear of the remote cyclically. (or AM)aJ +V3+V2-~Vl~CD+AUX+~ insert two R6 (size AA) batteries. a): Either band, which you have tuned in for the last time, (comes on. TUNER PRESET/SURROUND buttons Tune in the station which has been preset on the receiver. To go to a higher This button preset used number, when press the UP>Pi adjusting button. button. level To go to a lower preset is also balance R6(AA) number, press the DOWN- the speakers of the DSP, Dolby Pro Logic or 5.1 CH mocle. m It is not necessary to press the AIWA RECEIVER button each time you operate the Aiwa receiver unless another mode has already been set. (See "REMOTE CONTROU on page 16.) When tc) replace the batteries The maximum operational distance between the remote control and the :sensor on the unit should be approximately 5 meters (16 feet) When this distance decreases, replace the batteries with new ones. If the receiver cannot be operated with thle remote control in this manual refer mainly to the buttons control on the Follow the steps below with the remote control. Using the remote control The instructions main unit. Buttons on the remote with the same names 1 Press the AIWA RECEIVER button. as those on the main unit can be used as well. 2 Press and hold the SET UP button for about 2.5 seconds. The indicator e If the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to prevent possible electrolyte leakage, * The rernote control senscr - Other etc.) Remote may not operate correctly control when: and the remote light, such while pressing on the top of the remote the button. control blinks twice 3 Press the DIGIT buttons in the order c)f "4;' "O" and "6." - The line of sight between as dir,ect sunlight. remote controls the remote in the display window is exposed to intense (those are used nearby of television, control operation system allows you to operate other external This remote control equipment besides the AIWA receiver. For details of the remote control operation for other external equipment, see "REMOTE CONTROU Hereupon, on page 16. it is explained how to operate the Aiwa receiver. Al\/V/+ RECEIVER MUTE POWER RECEIVER KEY TUNER PRESET/ SURROUND `uNcT'ONevOLuME 1 Press the AIWA RECEIVER button to set the remote control to the Aiwa receiver mode. 2 Press one of the buttons indicated above. 15NGL/!3H 6 BEFORE OPERATION POWER TAPE MONITOR Function indicators VOLUME SETTING THE CLOCK PHONES FRON+SPEAKERSA, B Function buttons To turn the unit on Press one of the function buttons (TUNER, PHONO, AUX, CD, VIDEO 1/5.1 CH, VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3) or the TAPE MONITOR button. When pressing station The POWER the TUNER (Direct button button, the previously tuned is received Play Function). 2,4 When the AC cord is connected the display flashes. for the first time, the clock on Set the time as follows while the power is off. is also available. Operation is possible after four seconds, while the VOL (volume) level or function name is displayed one after the other and the selected function indicator flashes. 1 Press the SET button. The hour flashes. To select the front speaker system To use speaker to sON. To use speaker to ~ON. To use both speaker Set the button(s) systems: Set both the buttons to ~ ON. system(s). to IOFF to turn off the speaker system A: Set the FRONT system B: Set the FRONT SPEAKERS SPEAKERS A button B button 2 Press the DOWNY the hour. or UPA button to designate 3 Press the SET button to set the hour. The hour stops flashing and the minute starts flashing. 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 buttons connected can be heard if the FRONT SPEAKERS A and B system is 4 Press the DOWNY the minute. or UPA button to designate 5 Press the SET button to set the minute. when only one speaker The minute stops flashing from 00 second. on the display and the clock starts are set to -ON To correct the current time Using the headphones Connect headphones to the PHONES Otherwise jack with a standard sound stereo plug (06.3 mm, 1/4 inch). A and B buttons speakers. to ~OFF. Be sure to set the FRONT SPEAKERS is output from the To display the current time Press the POWER button to turn "the unit off. Press the SET button and carry out steps 1 to 5 above. m The 5.1 CH function, canceled Dolby Pro Logic or DSP system in. is automatically when the headphones button. are plugged To turn the unit off, press the POWER Press the CLOCK button displayed for 4 seconds. To switch to the 24-hour Press the POWER on the remote control. The clock is standard the UPA or DOWNY standard. button while pressing button while the current time is displayed. Repeat the same procedure to restore the 12-hour If the clock to be reset. display flashes whine the power is off The current time needs This is caused by a power interruption. If power is interrupted for more than approximately 24 hours, all settings stored in memory after purchase need to be reset. 7 ENGLISH CUSTOM AUDIO ADJUSTMENT SUPER T-BASS SYSTEM The T-BASS sound. system enhances the realism of lo\N-frequency Press the T-BASS button. Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the three levels, or the off position to suit your preference. Ld BBE MUTING 1~ BALANCE I VOLUIME CONTROL Turn the VOLUME control on the unit, or press the VOLUME buttons on the remote control. The volume level is shown on the display for four seconds. It can be adjusted between O and MAX (31). It flashes when being set over the level 21. The volume level remains turned ctf. However, is turned memorized even after the power is m Low-frequency sound may be distorted when the T-EIASS systerm is used for a disc or tape in which low-frequency soulnd is originally emphasized. In this case, cancel the T-BASS system. SOUND ADJUSTMENT RECORDING The output volume and tone may be freely varied without DURING or headphones if the power on. is turned off when the volume set to 16 the next time of the speakers affecting the level of the recording. is set to more than 17, it is automatically the power To adjust the Ieft/right balance of the front speakers button to display "L/R OdB". Then press Press the BALANCE the DOWNV or UPA button repeatedly within four seconds. Note that the front speakers balance of the 5.1 CH and Dolby Pro Logic modes is also changed. To mute the sound temporarily Press the MUTING "MUTE button (-20 dB). for four indicator the sound. seconds. flashes. While Press function ON" appears on the display muting the sound, the selected the MUTING button again to restore BIBE SYSTEM The BBE system enhances the clarity of high-frequency sound. Press tlhe BBE button. Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the three levels, or the off position to suit your preference. ml q The BBE system is automatically canceled: on - when the Dolby Pro Logic is turned - when the 5.1 CH function is selected . The B13E system cannot be turned on while the 5.1 CH function is selected. ELECTRONIC EQUALIZER GRAPHIC DSP SURROUND D~P G:Q MANUAL SEL~CT GEQ The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) the effect This unit provides the following five different equalization modes. of sounds graphic reflected the sound presence with matching are selected surround circuits can recreate or ceilings, Equalization to obtain modes or turned from walls modes. of real environments. equalization There are four modes automatically and can also be selected ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange off to suit your preference. 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 DSP buttons (DANCE, ARENA). The selected mode name appears on the seconds, the display with and the selected are enclosed DSP and matching with parentheses. Selected DSP mode LIVE, HALL or display for four on Press one of the GEQ (Graphic Equalizer) The selected mode name appears on the seconds, and the selected parentheses. mode on the display buttons. display for four is enclosed GEQ modes Matching GEQ mode Selected mode When the music source is monaural Select LIVE to obtain a simulated stereo effect. When DANCE, HALL or ARENA is selected, no sound will be heard from the To cancel the selected Press the selected display. button mode again, "GE(2 OFF" appears on the surround speakers. To cancel the selected mode Press the selected button again. "DSP OFF appears on the display. Even if canceling the selected or selected GEQ mode still remains. DSP mode, the matching To select with the remote control Press the GEQ button mode is displayed. repeatedly until the desired equalization To select with the remote control Press the DSP button repeatedly displayed. until the desired DSP mode is To adjust speakers the volume and balance of the surround while Press the MANUAL SELECT button twice or three times, the DSP system is turned on, to display "S-R OdB" (for right surround speaker) or "S-L OdB (for left surround speaker). Then press the DOWNTor UPA button repeatedly within four seconds. Note that the surround speakers volume and balance are also changed, of the 5.1 CH and Dolby Pro Logic modes q The DSP system is automatically canceled: - when the Dolby Pro Logic is turned on - when the 5.1 CH function is selected q The DSP system cannot be turned on: - while the 5.1 CH function is selected - while headphones are plugged in 9 ENGLISH SELECTION OF AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE To change a displayed name for the VIDECI 115.1 CH button and VIDEC) 2 button When the VIDEO initially. 1/5.1 CH button is pressed, to DVD or MD button while pressing the \/l DEO 1 is displayed VIDEO This INPUT) It can be changed With the power on, Ipress the POWER 1/5,1 CH button. 1/5.1 CH button switch. or MD) VIDEO also works as the 5.1 CH (5.1 function name is 1/5.1 Cl+ button function 1, DVD While the selected 1 (VIDEO for the VIDEO displayed, press the button again. The funcl.ion name will change to "5,1 CH" and the source connected to the 5.1 lNPLJTterrminals is selected. To resume, press the button again so that the selected name is displayed. The displayed while pressing name for VIDEO 2 button function can be changed tcl VIDEO 2, LD or TV; with the power on, press the POWER the VIDEO 2 button. buttorl 1 Select the program source. Press one of the function button. buttons or the TAPE MONITOR To adjust the soured level of the connected The input sensitivity level of each function source the TUNER (except and 5.1 CH functions) can be adjusted. When the sound level of the connected source is higher or lower than that of the TUNER, adjust it as follows. I Radio I Record I Television, I Conmact etc. disc I TUNER I PHONO I AUX I CD VIDEO VIDEO \ VIDEO I VIDEO buttons to be pressed connected 1/5.1 CH, VIDEO 3 2 1/5.1 CH (except PHONO) depend on the 2, I I I I 1 Select the function `m be adjusted. Press the function button accordingly and play the source. 2 Press the IJPAA or DOWNV