Aiwa XS-DS70 User Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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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

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

“CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING 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 enclosure 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.

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 sources of heat, 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 greater 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 uneven surfaces may cause the
unit or cart to overturn or fall.

7 Condensation — Moisture may form on the CD pickup lens

when:

- The unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot

- The heating system has just been turned on

- The unit is used in a very humid room

- The unit is cooled by an air conditioner
When this unit has condensation inside, it may not function
normally. Should this occur, leave the unit for a few hours,
then try to operate again.

8 Wall or ceiling mounting — The unit should not be

mounted on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the Operating
Instructions.

Electric Power

1 Power sources — Connect this unit only to power sources

specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on 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. If it still does not easily insert 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.

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 firmly secured to avoid being severely
bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to the
cord from the unit to the power outlet.

- Avoid overloading AC outlets and extension cords beyond
their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.

4 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.

5 When not in use — Unplug the AC power cord from the

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.

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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, ANSI/NFPA 70, 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

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250 PART H)

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC SECTION
810-20)

GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION
810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

Maintenance

Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Instructions.

Damage Requiring Service

Have the units 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
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.

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
pedestal

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS .................................... 2

PREPARATIONS ................................... 4

PARTS AND CONTROLS ......................... 7

ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERATIONS ...... 10

CD OPERATIONS ................................ 12

RADIO OPERATIONS ........................... 14

LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES ........ 16

(Dolby Surround) ........................... 16

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS ........................ 20

TIMER OPERATIONS ........................... 21

REFERENCE ..................................... 23

System and accessories

XS-DS70
CX-GDS70 Compact disc stereo receiver
SX-GDS70 Five Surround speakers system

Front speakers
Surround speakers
Center speaker

TS-WM5 Subwoofer

Remote control
FM antenna
AM antenna
Front speakers cords (approx. 4 m / 13.1 ft. ) × 2
Surround speaker cords with plugs (approx. 8 m /26.2 ft.) × 2
Center speaker cord with a plug (approx. 3 m / 9.8 ft.) × 1

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PREPARATIONS

Connection

Plug in the AC power cord to the AC power outlet after all other
connections are made.

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DVD player etc.

Front speaker

Surround speaker Surround speakerCenter speaker

Main unit

Subwoofer

Front speaker

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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. 4 m / 13.1 ft. ).
For the surround speakers (marked "REAR"), connect the
ends of the stripe cords to the 0 terminal and the ends
of the other cords to the 9 terminal with the surround
speaker cords (with plugs, approx. 8 m /26.2 ft.).
For the center speaker (marked "CENTER"), connect the
end of the stripe cord to the 0 terminal and the end of
the other cord to the 9 terminal with the center speaker
cord (with a plug, approx. 3 m / 9.8 ft.).

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Connect the front speakers.

Connect the right front speaker to the FRONT SPEAKERS
R terminals and the left to the FRONT SPEAKERS L
terminals. The speaker cords with the white stripes go to
the 0 terminals.

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Connect the surround speakers.

Connect each surround speaker cord to the SURROUND
SPEAKERS R jack or the SURROUND SPEAKERS L jack.

4

Connect the center speaker.

Connect the center speaker cord to the CENTER SPEAKER
jack.

5

Connect the subwoofer.

Connect the subwoofer cord to the SUB WOOFER jack.

•Refer to the Operating Instructions of TS-WM5 for the
details.

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Connect the supplied antennas.

Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 Ω terminals and
the AM antenna to the AM LOOP terminals.

FM antenna

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Connect the video equipment (DVD player, LD

AM antenna

player, video tape player, etc.).

If the video equipment has an OPTICAL OUT jack;
Remove the dust cap a from the DIGITAL IN (PCM/
DOLBY DIGITAL) OPTICAL (VIDEO) jack of this unit. Then,
connect the OPTICAL OUT jack to the DIGITAL IN (PCM/
DOLBY DIGITAL) OPTICAL (VIDEO) jack with an optional
optical connecting cord.

Tip:

To activate the spectrum analyzer, connect the digital
equipment also by analog connection to the VIDEO/AUX
jacks (see below).

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If the video equipment does not have a digital out jack;
Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the video equipment to
the VIDEO/AUX jacks of this unit with an optional audio
connecting cord with RCA phono plugs (red plug to the R
jack, white plug to the L jack).

•When connecting an LD player via its AC-3 RF OUT
jack, use an RF demodulator to separate the analog

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visual signals and the digital audio signals. Refer to the
Operating Instructions of the LD player.

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Connect the television to the video equipment.

Refer to the Operating Instructions of the connected
equipment for details.

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Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.

When the AC power cord is connected to an AC outlet for
the first time, DEMO appears on the display.
To deactivate the DEMO, press DEMO/ECO.

•Do not short-circuit the 0 and 9 speaker cord leads.

•Do not leave objects generating magnetism or objects

affected by magnetism near the speakers.

Positioning the speakers

To achieve the optimum effects obtainable with the Dolby Digital
or the Dolby Pro Logic system, it is important to position the
speakers properly. Refer to the following illustration to find out
the best location in your room.

To mount the surround speakers on the wall

Mount each speaker

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.

on a spot that can hold its weight.

Remote control

Detach the battery compartment lid at the rear of the remote
control and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with correct
polarity.

Note on positioning

Allow 10 cm (4 in.) clearance from the top of the unit for the
Window movement when you position the unit.

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L&R: Front speakers
C: 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.

LS&RS: 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.

SW: Subwoofer

Place the subwoofer on the floor close to a wall or in a corner
of the room.

•Sound output from the center and the surround speakers is
only available when the Dolby Digital system or the Dolby
Pro Logic system is activated with the appropriate setting.

•Replace the batteries with new ones when the operational
distance between the remote control and main unit becomes
shorter.

•Remove the batteries if the unit is not going to be used for
an extended period of time.

•The remote control may not operate if it is used under intense
sunlight, etc., or if its line of sight is obstructed.

PARTS AND CONTROLS

Main unit: rear

1 AM LOOP, FM 75 Ω 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.
When this jack is not being used, attach the supplied
dust cap.

3 SUB WOOFER3 jack

Connect the speaker cord of the supplied subwoofer or
an optional powered subwoofer with a built-in amplifier
here.

CENTER SPEAKER3 jack

Connect the speaker cord of the supplied center speaker
here.

4 SURROUND SPEAKERS3 jacks

Connect the speaker cord of the supplied surround
speakers here.

5 FRONT SPEAKERS3 terminals

Connect the speaker cord of the supplied front speakers
here.

6 VIDEO/AUX jacks

Accepts analog sound signals from external equipment.

7 AC power cord

Dynamic Integrated Neo Amplifier

Is a brand-new amplifier system where clear mid-to-high range
frequency sound, as well as rich low frequency sound, can be
reproduced and listeners can enjoy the close-to-original sound
with less distortion at either high or low volume levels.

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Main unit: front

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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.

3 STEREO

Selects 3 STEREO mode for Dolby Surround.

DIGITAL/ANALOG

Selects digital input (DIGITAL IN (PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL)
OPTICAL (VIDEO) jack) or analog input (VIDEO/AUX
jacks) only when VIDEO/AUX/DVD function is selected.

cPRESET

CD: starts playback.
Radio: tunes into a preset station.

sCLEAR

CD: stops playback.
Radio: clears a station preset.

aSET

CD: pauses playback.
Radio: stores the received station to preset.

f/rDOWN, g/tUP TUNING

CD: skips to a previous or a succeeding track when
pressed, searches a track in fast forward or fast reverse
playback when held down.
Radio: manually tunes down or up within the band.

3 Motorized Slide Window

Moves up and down.
Referred to as "Window" in these Operating Instructions.

4 SOUND MODE

Selects T-BASS, BBE or GEQ mode.

FUNCTION MODE

Selects DISPLAY color, TIMER or WINDOW (AUTO or
MANUAL for the WINDOW up/down) mode.

MULTI JOG

CD: skips to a previous or succeeding track.
Radio: selects a preset number.
Clock and time: sets the time.
SOUND MODE, FUNCTION MODE and ECO: selects the
mode.

ENTER

Determines the mode and the time (FUNCTION MODE,
ECO, clock and timer)

DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3

Selects a CD tray.

DISC CHANGE

Rotates the CD trays.

5 FM

Selects FM band of Radio function.

AM

Selects AM band of Radio function.

VIDEO/AUX/DVD

Selects the function of external equipment connected to
DIGITAL IN (PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL) OPTICAL (VIDEO)
jack or VIDEO/AUX jacks.

CD

Selects CD function.

zCD OPEN/CLOSE

Opens or closes the disc compartment.

WINDOW UP

Moves the Window up.

WINDOW DOWN

Moves the Window down.

6 VOLUME

Adjusts the volume.

7 PHONES jack

Plug in here an optional headphones set with a standard
stereo plug (ø6.3 mm). Speaker output is canceled.

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