For assistance and information call toll free l-800-BUY-AIWA (United States and Puerto Rico) 8Z-AR3-903-01 99021 5AcK.yJ3 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. 2 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). 3 Mounting surface -- Place the unit on a flat, even surface. 4 Ventilation -- The unit should be situated with adequate space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured. Allow 10 cm (4 in.) clearance from the rear and the top of the unit, and 5 cm (2 in.) from each side. - Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings. - Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight rack where ventilation may be impeded. 5 Objects and liquid entry -- Take care that objects or liquids do not get inside the unit through the ventilation openings. 6 Carts and stands -- When placed or mounted on a stand or cart, the unit should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and 3 uneven surfaces may cause the unit or A&e !?!!!l cart to overturn or fall. 7 Wall or ceilirw mounting -- The unit should not be mounted on a wall or-ceiling, u;less specified in the Operating Instructions. c`- Electric Power 1 Power sources -- Connect this unit only to power sources specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the unit. 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, 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, 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 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. 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 inserted to prevent exposure of the blades of the plug. 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. 2 3 4 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-D55 1 ENGLISH Serial No. (Lot No.) 5 Outdoor Antenna 1 Power lines -- When connecting an outdoor antenna, make sure it is located away from power lines. 2 Outdoor antenna grounding -- Be sure the antenna system is properly grounded to provide protection against unexpected voltage surges or static electricity build-up. Article 810 of the 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. AntennaGrounding According the NationalElectrical ode to C TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ................................................................... 1 PREPARATIONS CONNECTIONS .................................................................. 3 BEFORE OPERATION ..........................................m ............. 7 SOUND CUSTOM AUDIO ADJUSTMENT ........................................ 8 ELECTRONIC GRAPHIC EQUALIZER ...............................9 . DSP SURROUND .............................................................. 10 BASIC OPERATIONS T/ y \ ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE k ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) SELECTION OF AU DIOIVIDEO SOURCE ....................... Ill RECORDING AN AUDIO SOURCE .................................. 12 RADIO RECEPTION k &i.lPMENT ---,= ELECTRICAL ({EC GROUND SECTIOi CLAMPS 81 0-21) MANUAL TUNING ............................................................. 13 PRESETTING STATIONS ...................m. ...."m...,............. 14 .."m .m DOLBY SURROUND -- -- POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250 PART H) NEC-NATIONAL CODE SELECTING DOLBY PRO LOGIC ............... .............. ...... 15 ADJUSTING SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCE ................ ...... 16 TIMER -- -- Mk3initenance Clean the unit only as recommended Instructions. in the Operating SETTING THE CLOCK ....................................................... 17 . SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER .................................... ...... 17 m GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................. 18 SPECIFICATIONS ........ ..................................................... 18 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......................................... 19 PARTS INDEX .....................................................................2O Dammae Requirina Service Have the unit serviced by a qualified service technician if: - 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, or the cabinet has been damaged D() NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF. Check your unit and accessories AV-D55 Stereo receiver Remote contrc =R FM antenna AM antenna Operating Instructions, etc. ENGLISH 2 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. IMPORTANT Connect the speakers, antennas, and all other external equipment first. Then connect the AC cord at the end. CONNECTING EQUIPMENT Jacks and plugs of the connecting cord are color-coded as 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. m Insert the plugs fully into the jacks. Loose connections produce a humming sound or other noise interference. may *' 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 copy protected DVDS. `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). 0 o -6: 0­ `nom eimx$ _ Camcordar @ Q 0 000 0 /. .\ VIDEO //-\ (, ,! \g; o VIDE) IN 3 /*~. y; L-AUDIOlhJ-R to VIDEO OUT, to AUDIO OUT DVD or Video l/MD player*3 ) m (DK3 ~:c++ ~o Tv & to VIDEO IN to AUDIO OUTPUT to AUDIO lN(Video l/ME ~to VIDEO lN(Video 1) ? ,,.,., `.-+:' .......\ -..>,: ,,:;.:,! ,,:,.,,. %;! ..... `. .,,,, ,, ,, /, \ *"% -/ To position the antennas FM feeder antenna: Extend this antenna horizontally in a T shaoe and fix its ends to the wall. AM loop antenna: Position for the best reception. q 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. CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA For better FM reception, use of an outdoor antenna is recommended. Connect the outdoor antenna to the FM 75 Q terminals. 5 ENGLISH ABOIJT THE REMOTE CONTROL Inserting batteries Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and insetl two R6 (size AA) batteries. POWER ECONOMIZING (ECO) MOIDE 1 3 2.3 R6(AA) When to 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. Using the remote control The instructions in this manual refer mainly to the buttons on the main unit. Buttons on the remote control with the same names as thosa on the main unit can be used as well. The SE-r button functions in the same way as the ENTER button on the main unit. L Powfm dX3TA,NEEiy/ONI indicator Setting this unit to the ECO mode reduces power consumption as below. Initial setting of the ECO mode is ON. q When the current time is set, the clock display disappears immediately. q While the power is off, all the display lights turn off, and only the POWER &SIANDBY/ON indicator lights in red. To cancel the ECO mode 1 Press the ECO button to display ECO MODE while the unit is turned on. 2 Within 4 seconds, press ithe ENTER button. 3 Within 4 seconds, turn the MULTI JOG to select ECO IOFF. The mode will be automatically set after 4 seconds. It will also be set if the ENTER button is pressed within 4 seconds after step 3. 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.) q Operating CD Player with this Remote control You can control basic functions of Aiwa CD players w ...