Sony UZ-US501 User Manual

USB Active
Speaker System

Operating Instructions

4-252-190-11(2)

UZ-US501

© 2004 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains,
etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

For customers in the U.S.A.

This symbol 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.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and mainte-

nance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual
must be used with this equipment in order to comply
with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B
of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of
the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Aiwa
dealer regarding this product.

Model No. UZ-US501
Serial No.

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. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

If you have any questions about this product, you may
call; Aiwa Customer Information Center
1-800-289-2492 or http://www.us.aiwa.com/

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: AIWA
Model No.: UZ-US501
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell,

Telephone No.: 201-930-6973
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

NJ 07649 USA

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.

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Precautions

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
cabinet, unplug the system and have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

•The system is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is connected
to the wall outlet, even if the system itself has
been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the system for a long
time, be sure to disconnect the system from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord
(mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull
the cord.

•AC power cord must only be changed at the
qualified service shop.

On placement

Do not place the system in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or mechanical shock.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
portion with very low level input (soft sound) or
no audio signal. If you do, the speakers may be
damaged when a peak level portion is played.

If colour irregularity persists...

Place the speakers farther away from the TV set.

If colour irregularity is observed
again and continuously...

Do not place magnetic objects near the speakers
as magnetic interaction between them may cause
colour irregularity on a nearby TV screen.

Magnetic objects ...

Racks, magnets attached to the doors, health
appliances, magnets used for toys, etc.

If you have any questions or problems concerning
your system, please consult your nearest Aiwa
dealer.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.

If you encounter colour irregularity
on a nearby TV screen

This speaker system is magnetically shielded for
placement near a TV set. However, depending on
the TV set, colour irregularity may be observed on
the TV screen.

If colour irregularity is observed...

Turn off the TV set, then turn it on again in 15 to
30 minutes.

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About this manual

The instructions in this manual primarily describe
the controls on the remote. You can also use the
basic controls on the system if they have the same
or similar names as those on the remote.
About installing the supplied software
“WinDVD,” refer to 5, 20 page, and for instruc­tions, refer to the help file after connecting the
system.

Required system
equipment

Required system for computer

The following hardware and software are
necessary for the speaker system.
For details on the required system equipment and
recommended computer environments for
enjoying 5.1channel sound on a computer, see
“Required system for WinDVD” (page 5).

Computer

IBM PC/AT or Compatible

• CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium
III 450 MHz or higher is recommended)

• RAM: 128 MB or higher is recommended

Others

• CD-ROM drive

• USB port that supports USB 1.1 or higher

Operating System

•Windows XP Home Edition

•Windows XP Professional

•Windows Millennium Edition (ME)

•Windows 2000 Professional

•Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)

Operation is not assured in the
following environments.

• Macintosh

• Personally constructed computers or operating
systems

•Windows XP versions other than Home Edition
or Professional

•Windows 2000 versions other than Professional

•Windows 98 versions other than Second Edition

•Windows NT/ Windows 95

• An environment upgraded to the other operating
systems

• Multi-boot environment/ Multi-monitor
environment

Notes

• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recom­mended computer environments mentioned above.

• It is recommended to connect the USB cable
directly to the USB port of the computer.
Connecting through a USB hub is not recom-

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mended.

Required system for WinDVD

When you use “WinDVD,” these condition are
required for the following environments.
Before installing “WinDVD,” be sure the
minimum required system and hardware exists.

Computer

IBM PC/AT or Compatible

• CPU: Pentium Intel Pentium III 500MHz or
higher (Pentium III 700 MHz or higher is
recommended)

• Memory: 128 MB

• Hard disk: 50 MB or more

Others

•Graphic Code: 24bit dpi, SVGA, AGP Video
card for DirectX

•DVD Drive: DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW,
DVD-RAM, DVD+RW Drivers for feeds II or
more version

• DirectX 8.1: Included in the supplied CD-ROM.

• Internet Environments: Required for updating.

Operating System

•Windows XP Home Edition

•Windows XP Professional

•Windows Millennium Edition (ME)

•Windows 2000 Professional

•Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)

Microsoft, Windows, W indo ws NT are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc., in the United States and/or other
countries.
Pentium is a trademark or registered trade­mark of Intel Corporation.
InterVideo and WinDVD are registered
trademarks of InterVideo, Inc.
All other trademarks and registered trade­marks are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective holders.
TM and ® marks are omitted in this manual.

Notes

•Depending on the environment, it may be necessary
to upgrade the system and hardware on your
computer.

• Administrator support only. Log in as administrator
before installing.

• Dual CPU and dual boot environments are not
guaranteed.

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Table of Contents

WARNING.......................................................................................................... 2

Precautions........................................................................................................ 3

About this manual .............................................................................................. 4

Required system equipment .............................................................................. 4

Getting Started................................................................. 7

Unpacking.......................................................................................................... 7

Inserting batteries into the remote ..................................................................... 7

Hookup .............................................................................................................. 8

Speaker Setup ................................................................................................. 11

Listening to connected equipment......................................... 14

Adjusting the Volume ....................................................................................... 14

Selecting the Sound Field................................................................................ 15

Adjusting the tone quality................................................................................. 18

Turning off the power automatically (Auto power on/off function) .................... 18

Listening to 5.1ch via a connected computer ............................ 20

Installation and setting for “WinDVD” ............................................................... 20

Additional Information....................................................... 22

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 22

Specifications................................................................................................... 24

Index to Parts and Controls ............................................................................. 25

This system incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic II decoder
and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.

**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. “DTS”

and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.

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Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Subwoofer (1)

• Satellite speakers
Front/Center (Dual Center) (2)
Surround (2)

• USB cable 1.8 m (5.9 ft.) (1)

• Remote commander (remote) RM-Z7S101
(1)

• CD-R OM W inDVD (1)

• Operating Instructions (this book) (1)

Inserting batteries into
the remote

You can control the system using the
supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6)
batteries (not supplied) by matching the +
and – on the batteries. When using the
remote, point it at the remote sensor
the system.

on

Getting Started

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or
humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote
casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.

• If you will not use the remote for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries to avoid
possible damage from battery leakage and
corrosion.

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Hookup

Preparation 1: Connecting the satellite speakers

Before connecting, make sure that the subwoofer is turned off and the power cord unplugged.
Connect the supplied satellite speakers to the subwoofer. The speaker plugs and each terminal
of the subwoofer are colour-coded. Connect the speaker cables to their matching colour-coded
terminals.
After connecting the speakers to the system, connect the AC power cord (mains lead) of this
system to a wall outlet (mains).

Preparation 2: Connecting computer and audiovisual equipment

A When connecting to computers - the USB connection

1 Turn on the system and your computer.
2 Connect the system to your computer with the supplied USB cable.

About the installation of the USB device driver

In Step 2, if your computer automatically detects the subwoofer as new hardware, it will start
installing the USB device driver. Installation time will depend on your computer environment.
After the installation window disappears, wait for a few minutes before continuing.

• If you use Windows 98 SE or Windows ME, install the USB device driver by following the on-screen
instructions. If a message appears indicating that the computer cannot find the driver’s file, insert the Windows
OS CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer and follow the on-screen instructions to resume the
installation.

• If you use Windows 2000 or Windows XP, log in as Administrator before installing the driver.

Notes

• It may be necessary to restart the computer after you connect it to this system.

• It is recommended to disconnect the USB cable when not operating this system.

• When the system is connected to the USB port of your computer, the audio output is switched from your
computer to the system. When the USB cable is disconnected, the audio output returns to your computer.

• If you use a USB hub or an extended USB cable, optimum performance is not guaranteed.

• Use only the supplied USB cable, otherwise optimum performance is not guaranteed.

• If you use a computer with a built-in Transmeta Cusoe processor, the USB speaker function may not work.

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Connection

Subwoofer (this system)

ANALOG IN

L

R

SPEAKER

R

L

USB

FRONT

CENTER

OPTICAL IN

SURROUND

To wall outlet
(mains)

Getting Started

USB

OPTICAL IN

ANALOG IN

R

SURROUND

L

FRONT

CENTER

SPEAKER

R

L

A

To USB port

RedGreen WhiteGray Blue Purple

Speaker cords Speaker cords

Front /Center
speaker (R)

Center (R)

Front (R)

Hole for attaching the floor
stand
(commercially available)

Speaker cord Speaker cord

Hole for attaching the floor
stand
(commercially available)

Center (L)

Front (L)

Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L)

Front/Center
speaker (L)

Hole for attaching the
floor stand
(commercially available)

To USB port

USB cable (supplied)

To your computer

Hole for attaching
the floor stand
(commercially available)

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B When connecting to other components

This system can be connected to digital audio/video components such as a DVD player or CD
player, and analog components such as a TV or VCR. See also the operating instructions of the
equipment you want to connect.

Connecting to a digital audio/video component

Connect the component to the OPTICAL IN jack.

ANALOG IN

L

R

SPEAKER

R

SURROUND

L

FRONT

CENTER

USB

OPTICAL IN

optical digital cord
(commercially available)

DVD player, CD player, etc.

Connecting to an analog audio/video component

Connect the component to the ANALOG IN (L/R) jacks.

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audio connecting cord

commercially available

(

ANALOG IN

L

R

SPEAKER

R

SURROUND

L

FRONT

CENTER

USB

OPTICAL IN

)

TV , VCR, etc.

Speaker Setup

Positioning the speakers

The satellite speakers are designed so that
the left speaker should be set only on the left
side and the right speaker should be set only
on the right side, therefore make sure which
is which when setting up. Each satellite
(Front/Center) speaker is dual center type,
with built-in center speaker. The speakers
are designed to channel sounds inward.
For the best possible surround sound, all
speakers other than the subwoofer should be
equidistant from the listening position.
The satellite (Front/Center) speaker can be
placed from 0.4 to 7.0 metres (1.2 to 21.1
ft.) (A) from the listening position. Also,
this system allows you to place the surround
speaker up to 4.6 metres (13.8 ft.) closer
(B) to the satellite (Front/Center) speaker.
You can place the surround speakers either
behind or to the side of you, depending on
the shape of your room, etc.
The subwoofer can be placed anywhere in
front of the listener.

Surround speaker to the side

A A

45°

B

20°

Surround speaker to the rear

A A

45°

20°

B

90°

BB

90°

Note

Use caution when placing the speaker and subwoofer
on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.)
floor, as staining or discolouration may result.

Getting Started

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Speaker installation

Specifying the speaker parameters

For best performance, we recommend
speaker placement as shown.

Installation image when connecting
computer

Front/Center

Front/Center
speaker (L)

Subwoofer (the System)

speaker (R)

Surround
speaker (R)

Surround
speaker (L)

Installation image when connecting
audio equipment

Front/Center speaker (R)

Front/Center speaker (L)

Subwoofer

For the best possible surround sound,
specify the distance of the speakers from
your listening position.
This system will reproduce the best possible
surround sound by automatically adjusting
the output from each speaker according to
the speaker’s position.

?/1 (POWER)

S-MODE

SHIFT

SELECT C/c

1 Press ?/1 (POWER) to turn on the

system.

2 While pressing SHIFT, press S-MODE.

DRC appears in the display.

3 While pressing SHIFT, press S-MODE

repeatedly for the desired setting.

Each time you press S-MODE while
pressing SHIFT, the setup menu changes
as shown below. See each page listed
below on how to make the initial setting.

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Surround speaker (L)

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DRC (Dynamic Range Control) T
(page 18)

r

APC (Auto Power Control)
(page 19)

r

F-DIS (FRONT DISTANCE)
(page 13)
r
S-DIS (SURROUND DISTANCE)
(page 13)

Surround speaker (R)

4 While pressing SHIFT, set the

parameter using SELECT C/c.

5 Repeat Steps 3 to 4 to set other

parameters.

If you do not operate the remote for a
few seconds, the parameter turns off and
is stored in the system.

Parameters

The following are the parameters.

xF-DIS (FRONT DISTANCE)

Set the distance from the satellite (Front/
Center) speakers to the listening position.
The satellite (Front/Center) speaker distance
can be set anywhere from 0.4 (1.2 ft.) to 7.0
metres (21.1 ft.), in steps of 0.2 metres (0.6
ft.).The default setting is 3 metres (9 ft.).

xS-DIS (SURROUND DISTANCE)

Set the distance from the surround speakers
to the listening position in steps of

0.2 metres (0.6 ft.). The surround speaker to
listening position distance can be set from
equal to that of the satellite (Front/Center)
speaker, down to a distance of 4.6 metres
(15 ft.) closer than that of the satellite
(Front/Center) speaker. The default setting is
3 metres (9 ft.).
For instance, when the distance of the
satellite (Front/Center) speaker is 6 metres
(18 ft.), the surround speaker can be placed
at a distance of between 1.4 metres and
6 metres (4.2 to 18 ft.).
If the distance of the satellite (Front/Center)
speaker is 3 metres (9 ft.), the surround
speaker can be placed at a distance of
between 0.4 and 3 metres (1.2 to 9.0 ft.).
The minimum is 0.4 metre (1.2 ft.).

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Listening to connected equipment

Adjusting the Volume

To mute the sound

Press MUTING.
M-ON (MUTING ON) is appears in the
display. Press MUTING again to cancel.

Adjusting the volume of all the
speakers together

You can adjust the volume of all the
speakers together.

MUTING

?/1 (POWER)
INPUT

VOLUME +/–

When connecting the subwoofer to a
computer with the USB cable, the volume of
the computer should be set to maximum.

1 Press ?/1 (POWER) on the remote.

The subwoofer turns on and the ?/1
(POWER) indicator lights up in green.

2 Play the program source.
3 If there is no sound, press INPUT to

select the input source.

Each time you press INPUT, the input
source is selected and appears in the
display.

Notes

• Do not disconnect the USB cable or turn off the
power during playback.

• When you increase the volume, the fan of the
subwoofer starts working.

• If the following operation is performed with the
volume level at 26 or more, the volume level will
automatically be lowered to 25 to prevent speaker
damage.
– Press INPUT
–Pressing ?/1 (Power).
–Turning on the power automatically using the

auto power function.

Adjusting the speaker balance
individually

You can adjust the speakers individually,
except for the front speakers.
The center and surround speakers and
subwoofer volume levels are adjusted to the
front speaker volume level as the criterion.
The speaker to be adjusted flashes in the
display.
You can adjust each speaker’s volume level
between –6 dB and +6 dB.

MUTING/
TEST TONE

DISPLAY INPUT

USB USB jack
OPT (OPTICAL) OPTICAL IN jack
ANA (ANALOG) ANALOG IN (L/R) jacks

4 Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume

level.

The present volume level appears in the
display.
You can adjust the volume level from 0
to 40.

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SHIFT

SURR +/–

WOOFER
+/–

CENTER
+/–

To adjust the center speaker

Press CENTER +/–.

Selecting the Sound Field

To adjust the Surround speaker s

Press SURR +/–.

To adjust the subwoofer

Press WOOFER +/–.

Tip

The test tone will make it easier to hear the difference
in the volume level of each speaker.
While pressing SHIFT, press MUTING/TEST
TONE.
You will hear the test tone from each speaker in
sequence. Adjust the volume level so that the volume
of the test tone from each speaker sounds the same on
the remote.
To turn off the test tone, while pressing SHIFT, press
MUTING/TEST TONE again.

You can enjoy surround sound simply by
selecting one of the pre-programmed sound
fields according to the program you want to
listen to. You will get such presence that you
will have the illusion that you are in a movie
theater or concert hall while you are in your
own room.
See the table on page 17 for the details on
each sound field.

S-MODE

Press S-MODE repeatedly until the
sound field you want appears in the
display.

Each time you press S-MODE, the sound
field mode is selected and appears in the
display.

Listening to connected equipment

Sound field Display

AUTO FORMAT AUTO
DECODE

DPLII MOVIE PL2CI
DPLII MUSIC PL2MU
CINEMA STUDIO EX A* CSE-A
CINEMA STUDIO EX B* CSE-B
CINEMA STUDIO EX C* CSE-C
HALL HALL
JAZZ CLUB JAZZ
LIVE CONCERT LIVE
GAME GAME
2CH STEREO 2CH

* Use DCS Technology

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About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)

In collaboration with Sony Pictures
Entertainment, Sony measured the sound
environment of their studios and integrated
the data of the measurement and Sony’s own
DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology
to develop “Digital Cinema Sound.” “Digital
Cinema Sound” simulates in a home theatre
an ideal movie theatre sound environment
based on the preference of the movie
director.

When using headphones

When connecting the headphones to the
HEADPHONE jack, you can select the
following items.

Sound field Display

2CH STEREO 2CH
HEADPHONE THEATER H-T

Tips

•The system memorizes the last sound field selected
for each source component selected by the INPUT
(Sound Field Link).
When you select a component by the INPUT, the
sound field that was last applied for the component
is automatically applied.
For example, if you connect to the USB jack and
select DPLII MOVIE as the sound field, then
switch to OPT (OPTICAL) by the INPUT and
select HALL as the sound field. If you switch to
USB again, DPLII MOVIE will be applied as the
sound field.

•You can identify the encoding format of program
software by looking at its packaging.

Note

When you play sound tracks with 96 kHz sampling
frequency, the output signals will be converted to 48
kHz sampling frequency.

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Features of each sound field mode

Sound field mode

AUTO FORMAT DECODE

DPLII MOVIE/MUSIC
(Dolby Pro Logic II Movie/Music)

CINEMA STUDIO EX A

CINEMA STUDIO EX B

CINEMA STUDIO EX C

HALL
JAZZ CLUB
LIVE CONCERT
GAME

2CH STEREO

HEADPHONE THEATER

Effect

Automatically detects the type of audio signal being
input and performs the proper decoding if necessary.
This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/
encoded, without adding any effects.

Dolby Pro Logic II produces five full-bandwidth output
channels from two-channel sources. This is done using
an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that
extracts the spatial properties of the original recording
without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema
production studio. This is a standard mode, great for
watching most types of movie.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema
production studio. This mode is ideal for watching
science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound
effects.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal
for watching musicals or classic films where music is
featured in the soundtrack.

Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall.
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live concert.
Obtains maximum audio impact from video game

software.
This mode outputs the sound from the headphone L/R.

Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass
the sound field processing. Multi channel surround
formats are downmixed to two channels.

This mode outputs the sound as surround from
headphone L/R.

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Adjusting the tone quality

Making the low-level sound (DOLBY
DRC*)

When you listen at low volume, the system
compresses the dynamic range and finely
adjusts for low-level sound. It is only
functional when a DVD disc for DRC (audio
DRC) is played.

* Dolby DRC = Dolby Dynamic Range Control

S-MODE

SHIFT

SELECT C/c

Turning off the power
automatically

(Auto power on/off function)

If this function is on, if no signal is applied
to the selected input (selected by INPUT)
for more than 5 minutes, system power will
turn off automatically. Power will turn on
again when signal is applied to the selected
input.

AUTO POWER
indicator

PHONES

AUTO POWER

Each type of mode, the AUTO POWER
indicator on the system is changed the
following.

Front panel display

INPUT

S-MODE

VOLUME

1 While pressing SHIFT, press S-MODE

repeatedly until DRC (DOLBY DRC)
appears in the display.

2 While pressing SHIFT, select STD

(STANDARD) using SELECT C/c.

Select OFF, to turn off DRC.
The default setting is OFF.

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Auto power

ON
OFF

AUTO POWER indicator

Green light up
Light out

To activate the auto power on/off
function

S-MODE

SHIFT

SELECT C/c

1 While pressing SHIFT, press S-MODE

repeatedly until APC (Auto Power
Control) appears in the display.

2 While pressing SHIFT, select ON using

SELECT C/c.

Select OFF, to turn off the auto power
on/off function.
The default setting is OFF.

Tip

To turn off the system completely when AUTO
POWER is on, press ?/1 (POWER). The AUTO
POWER indicator will turn off.

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Listening to 5.1ch via a connected
computer

Installation and setting
for “WinDVD”

4 Follow the on-screen instructions to

install.

In compliance with your request, specify
the drive and folder to install.

You can enjoy 5.1 channel sound on this
system when you install the supplied
application software “WinDVD” on your
computer.
Follow the procedure to install and output
setting for “WinDVD.” For using
“WinDVD,” refer to Help after installing.

Installing WinDVD

Notes

• Before installing the software, uninstall the old
version of “WinDVD.”

• When installing the software to the computer, you
need to turn off the system.

• Before installing the software, quit all applications
running on Windows.

• If you use Windows 2000 Professional or Windows
XP, Log in as administrator before installing.

• Refer to “Required system for WinDVD” (page 5)
for the required system equipment.

1 Place “WinDVD” software CD into your

CD-ROM drive.

The installation CD-ROM window is
displayed. If installer does not start
automatically, launch “WinDVD”
setup.exe program.

5 When “Setup complete” window is

displayed, click “Finish.”

In next step, set “WinDVD” output setting.

Tip

While installing “WinDVD,” the installation message
for “DirectX 8.1” or “Microsoft HTML Help” will be
displayed depending on Windows version. In this
case, click “Yes” and follow the installation
procedure of the installation message.
These software is necessary to operate “WinDVD”
correctly.

Setting “WinDVD” on your computer

After installing “WinDVD,” go to the next
steps.

1 Start the “WinDVD” program.

Start the program by selecting from the
start menu or shortcut on the screen.

2 Right-click and select “set up” from the

menu on the screen.

2 The setup window is displayed. Click

“Next,” and then follow the on-screen
instructions for installing.

3 The “User Information” window is

displayed. Enter the user information
and serial number, and then click
“Next.”

The serial number is printed to CD­ROM package.

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The setup window is displayed.

3 Select the “Audio” tab.

4 Select the “Digital (S/PDIF) out to

External Processor,” click “Apply” and
then click “OK.”

Notes

• The number of channel your computer outputs
using “WinDVD” vary depends on the disc.

• Before using “WinDVD,” quit all sound-related
applications. If any sound-related application is
running, noise may be heard.

•“WinDVD” is necessary for 5.1ch sound.

• If audio cables are used for connection, 5.1ch
sound will not be available.

• Some illustrations in this manual might be different
slightly from your computer window.

Enjoying DVD via a connected
computer

1 Turn on the power of the system and its

USB-connected computer.

2 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive of your

computer.

“WinDVD” starts automatically. Play
the DVD.

3 Press INPUT on the system to select

“USB.”

To use “WinDVD,” refer to Help

Select “Help” from the menu on the screen
in step 2 of “Setting “WinDVD” on your
computer” (page 20).

InterVideo Inc.
http://www.intervideo.com/

U.S.A (English)
[e-mail]

Taiwan (Chinese/English)
[e-mail]

Europe (English)
[e-mail]

Listening to 5.1ch via a connected computer

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the system, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy
the problem. Should any problem persist,
consult your nearest Aiwa dealer.

Power

The power is not turned on.

, Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is

connected securely.

, Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead)

once and connect again after more than five
seconds.

Sound

There’s no sound.

, Press MUTING if “M-ON (MUTING ON)”

appears in the display.

, Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume

level.

, Make sure the USB connection, speaker

cables, and audio connecting cords are
correct (page 9).

, The input source is not selected properly.

Press INPUT to select the equipment for
playback (page 14).

, The headphones are plugged in, unplug the

headphones.

The left and right sounds are
unbalanced or reversed.

, Check that the speakers and components are

connected correctly and securely (page 8).

, Adjust the volume level of each speaker

(page 14).

Severe hum or noise is heard.

, Check that the speakers and components are

connected correctly and securely (page 8).

, Check that the connecting cords are not near

a transformer, motor, TV or fluorescent light.

, Move the TV away from the audio compo-

nents.

, The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with

a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

, Clean the disc.

The sound loses stereo effect when
you play a DVD, a VIDEO CD, or a CD.

, Check that the speakers and components are

connected correctly and securely (page 8).

The surround effect is difficult to
hear when you are playing a Dolby
Digital sound track.

, Make sure the proper sound field function is

selected (page 15).

, Check the speaker connections and settings

(page 8, 11).

, Depending on the DVD, the output signal

may not be the entire 5.1 channel but
monaural or stereo even if the sound track is
recorded in Dolby Digital format.

The sound comes from the center
speaker only.

, Depending on the disc, the sound may come

from the center speaker only.

The sound comes from the front
speaker only.

, Make sure the proper sound field function is

selected (page 15).

, Adjust the speaker volume (page 14).

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No sound or only a very low-level
sound is heard from the surround
speakers.

, Make sure a proper sound field function is

selected (page 15).

, Adjust the speaker volume (page 14).

The remote does not function.

, Remove any obstacles between the remote

and the system.

, Use the remote near the system.
, Point the remote at the remote sensor on

the system.

, Replace all the batteries in the remote with

new ones if they are weak.

The system does not operate
properly.

, Static electricity, etc., may affect the system’s

operation. Disconnect the AC power cord
(mains lead) once, then connect it again.

USB connection

The computer does not recognize
this system.

, Make sure the system is connected to the

computer with the supplied USB cable.

, It is recommended to connect the USB cable

directly to the USB port of the computer.

There is no sound.

, “Mute” is selected in the Volume Control

window. Open the Volume Control window
and cancel “mute.”

, The volume level is low, open the Volume

Control window and adjust the volume.

, Open the Sound and Multimedia Properties

window and click the Audio tab. Select this
system as the preferred device.

, The number of channel your computer

outputs using “WinDVD” vary depends on
the disc.

There is no sound from Audio CD.

, If the CD-ROM drive is not compliant with

digital audio output, the sound from the CD­ROM drive will not be output via the USB
connection. In this case, connect the audio
output of the CD-ROM drive (e.g., the
headphones output) to the ANALOG IN jacks
and adjust the volume appropriately.

, If you use Windows 98 SE, confirm the

setting of the audio device.

1 Open the Control Panel window.
2 Open the Multimedia window and select

the USB audio device as the preferred
device for sound playback.

3 Select the CD Music tab. If the computer

has more than one CD-ROM drive, play
back a music CD. Select the drive and
check “Enable digital CD audio for this
CD-ROM device.”

The sound is interrupted.

, The sound may be interrupted if other USB

devices are connected or disconnected.

, If your computer does not meet the system

requirements, it may not perform well.
Besides, even if your computer meets the
system requirements, the sound may be
interrupted if the computer is under load. In
this case, shut down other applications.

Returning to the default settings.

While the power is off (the ?/1 (POWER)
indicator lights up red), press ?/1 (POWER) for 5
seconds until “INI” appears in the display.

Additional Information

There is no sound from 5.1ch sound

, Select any sound field other than “H-T” or

“2CH” when using “WinDVD.”

, Check the output setting of “WinDVD” is set

correctly (page 20).

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Specifications

For the U.S.A. model
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:
With 4 ohms loads subwoofer driven, from
20 - 200 Hz; rated 20 watts minimum RMS
power, with no more than 0.8% total
harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to
rated output.

Mass (approx.) 650g (1 lb 7 oz) × 2
Length of cable 3 m (9 ft.)

SS-US501 (Surround speakers)

Speaker system Closed box type
Speaker unit 58 mm (2 3/8 in.) dia. cone type
Rated impedance8 ohms
Dimensions (approx.)

85 × 106 × 125 mm
(3 3/8 × 4 1/4 × 5 in.)
(w/h/d, not including the
projecting parts)

Mass (approx.) 350g (13 oz) × 2
Length of cable 8 m (24 ft.)

SW-US501 (Subwoofer)

Max. output
Subwoofer: 30 W (4 ohms)
Front: 14 W + 14 W (8 ohms)
Dual center*: 14 W (4 ohms + 4 ohms)
Surround*: 14 W + 14 W (8 ohms)
* Depending on the sound field settings and the

source, there may be no sound output.

Speaker system Bass reflex type
Speaker unit 130 mm (5 1/8 in.) dia.

cone type

Dimensions (approx.)

160 × 300 × 300 mm
(6 3/8 × 11 7/8 × 11 7/8 in.)
(w/h/d, not including the
projecting parts)

Mass (approx.) 5.8 kg (12 lb 13 oz)

SS-US501 (Front/Center speakers)

Speaker system Front: Closed box type

Center: Uni directional type

Speaker unit Front: 58 mm (2 3/8 in.) dia.

cone type

Center: 48 mm (1 15/16 in.) dia.

cone type

Rated impedance

Front: 8 ohms
Center: 4 ohms + 4 ohms

Dimensions (approx.)

85 × 200 × 125 mm
(3 3/8 × 7 7/8 × 5 in.)
(w/h/d, not including the
projecting parts)

General

Power requirements
U.S.A. model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Other model: 220-240 V AC,

50/60 Hz
Power consumption
U.S.A. model: 75 W

1.2 W

(at the Power Saving Mode)
Other model: 75 W

0.3 W

(at the Power Saving Mode)
Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C
Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %
Supplied accessories See page 7.

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

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Index to Parts and Controls

Subwoofer (Front Panel)

PHONES

AUTO POWER

S-MODE

VOLUME

INPUT

Additional Information

1 HEADPHONE jack

Connect headphones here.

2 AUTO POWER indicator

When the system is in the AUTO
POWER ON mode, the indicator lights
up green.

3 ?/1 (POWER) indicator

When turned on, lights up green.
When turned off, lights up red (STAND­BY MODE).

4 ?/1 (POWER)

Turns on and off the power of the
system.

(remote sensor)

5

Receives the remote control signals.

6 Display

Indicates the speaker setting, input
signal, sound field mode, etc.

7 INPUT

Select the input signal.

8 VOLUME +/–

Adjust the volume and select settings.

9 S-MODE

Adjust the sound field mode and select
settings.

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Subwoofer (Rear Panel)

USB

OPTICAL IN

ANALOG IN

R

SURROUND

FRONT

CENTER

L

SPEAKER

R

L

1 ANALOG IN (L/R) jacks

Connect to the audio output of a TV,
VCR, etc.

2 USB jack

Connect to the computer.

Display

SW

RC

L

L.F.E.

SRSL

1 Lights up when DSP (Digital Signal

Processor) technology is activated.

2 Displays the current decoding format.
3 Displays the volume level, sound field,

etc.

4 Displays the input source.

USB

OPTICAL

ANALOG

2CH PCM

3 OPTICAL IN jack

Connect to the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL IN) jack of a DVD player,
etc.

4 SPEAKER jacks

Connect to the supplied satellite
speakers.

5 AC power cord (mains lead)

PRODIGITALDTSDSP

LOGIC

dB
m
f t

5 Displays the signal of 2CH or PCM.
6 Playback channel indicators
7 Displays whether the disc being played

back contains a LFE (Low Frequently
Effect) channel.

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Remote

MUTING

TEST TONE

S-MODE

SET UP

SHIFT

1 MUTING, TEST TONE

Mutes the sound.
Pressing this button while pressing
SHIFT will sound the test tone.

2 S-MODE, SET UP

INPUT

Selects the sound field mode.
Pressing this button while pressing

VOLUME

SELECT

SELECT

CENTERSURR

WOOFER

SHIFT will select the system menu.

3 SHIFT

Switches the function of the buttons on
the remote.

4 SURR +/–

Adjust the surround speakers volume.

5 CENTER +/–

Additional Information

Adjust the center speaker volume.

6 ?/1 (POWER)

Turns on and off the system.

7 INPUT

Selects the input signal.

8 VOLUME +/–, SELECT C/c

Makes the speaker settings or adjusts the
volume of the system.
Pressing this button while pressing
SHIFT will set the system setup
parameters.

9 WOOFER +/–

Adjust the subwoofer volume.

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