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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
RECEPTOR CON SISTEMA DE SONIDO PERIMÉTRICO PARA AUDIO-VÍDEO
RECEPTEUR AV SURROUND

AV-NW30
AV-NW31 (for HT-NW300, HT-DV2300)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
En (English)
MODE D'EMPLOI
E (Español)


F (Français)




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. Serial No. (Lot No.)
AV-NW30/AV-NW31




For assistance and information
call toll free 1-800-BUY-AIWA
(United States and Puerto Rico)




8C-AR6-903-21
020615CCK-H-S U
ENGLISH
Portable cart - An appliance and cart combination
WARNING should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR appliance and cart combination to overturn.
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS Ventilation - The unit should be situated with adequate space
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured. Allow 10 cm
clearance from the rear and the top of the unit, and 5 cm from
the each side.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK provided for ventilation, and to ensure reliable operation of the
DO NOT OPEN unit and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not
be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked
"CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
ELECTRIC SHOCK, This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL." this unit through the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-circuit parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
Electric Power
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated Power Sources - This unit should be operated only from the
"dangerous voltage" within the product's type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are
enclosure that may be of sufficient not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons. appliance dealer or local power company. To operate unit on
battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
Grounding or Polarization - This unit is provided with a polarized
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than
presence of important operating and the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully
literature accompanying the appliance.
into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to
fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
IMPORTANT SAFETY placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
INSTRUCTIONS from the product.
Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords,
Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of
operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions fire or electric shock.
for future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating
Instructions and on the unit should be strictly followed, as well Outdoor Antenna
as the safety suggestions below. Power lines - An outside antenna system should not be located
in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
Warning power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
To prevent electric shock or injury, these safety instructions should When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should
be followed in the installation, use and servicing the unit. be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as
contact with them might be fatal.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable
Installation system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable
Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by system is grounded so as to provide some protection against
the unit manufacturer as they may result in the risk of fire, electric voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the
shock or injury to persons. National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70, provides information
Water and Moisture - Do not use this unit near water - for with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge
Heat - Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including heating unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for
vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate heat. It also the grounding electrode. See the figure.
should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C (41°F) or
greater than 35°C (95°F ).
Mounting surface - Place the unit on a flat, even surface.
Accessories - Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious injury
to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use
only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by
the manufacturer, or sold with the unit. Any mounting of the
appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................ 2

PREPARATIONS
CONNECTIONS .................................................................. 4
BEFORE OPERATION ........................................................ 8

SOUND
CUSTOM AUDIO ADJUSTMENT ....................................... 9
DSP SURROUND ................................................................ 9

BASIC OPERATIONS
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's SELECTION OF AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE ....................... 10
attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines RECORDING AN AUDIO SOURCE ................................. 11
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the RADIO RECEPTION
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
MANUAL TUNING ............................................................. 12
PRESET TUNING .............................................................. 12
Lightning
For added protection for this unit receiver during a lightning storm, DOLBY SURROUND AND DTS SURROUND
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
TURNING SURROUND ON AND OFF ............................. 13
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
SETTING SPEAKER SIZE AND DISTANCE ................... 14
system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and
ADJUSTING SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCE .................... 15
powerline surges.
OTHER SETTINGS ........................................................... 16

Maintenance TIMER
Cleaning - Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning.
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER .......................................... 17
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
GENERAL
En
Damage Requiring Service CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................ 17
Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......................................... 17
service personnel under the following conditions: SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 18
1) When the power cord or plug is damaged. PARTS INDEX ................................................................... 19
2) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.
3) If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
4) If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating Check your accessories
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by
the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other FM antenna Remote control AM antenna
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal
operation.
5) If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
6) When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance - this
indicates a need for service. Video connecting cord Coaxial connecting cord
(AV-NW31 only) (AV-NW31 only)
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified
by the manufacturer or having the same characteristics as the Operating Instructions, etc.
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards. For the customers who bought the AV-NW31 (for HT-
Safety Check - Upon the completion of any service or repairs to NW300 and HT-DV2300)
this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to · For the connections and operations of the speaker system
determine that the unit is in proper operating condition. and the DVD player, refer also to the operating instructions
supplied with the speaker system (for HT-NW300 and HT-
DV2300) or the DVD player (for HT-DV2300).
· The optical connecting cord is also supplied to the system
HT-DV2300).




ENGLISH 3
PREPARATIONS



CONNECTIONS CONNECTING EQUIPMENT
Jacks and plugs of the connecting cord are color-coded as follows:
Red jacks and plugs: For the rigtht channel of audio signals
Before connecting the AC cord
White jacks and plugs: For the left channel of audio signals
The rated voltage of your unit shown on the rear panel is 120 V
Yellow jacks and plugs: For video signals
AC. Check that the rated voltage matches your local voltage.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Plug in the AC power cord to the AC outlet after all other Insert the plugs fully into the jacks. Loose connections may
connections are made. produce a humming sound or other noise interference.




DVD, video 2*1, LD*2 or cable TV Video 1*1 or MD player
Optical connecting cord


to OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT

to COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT to VIDEO OUT*4
to AUDIO OUT to VIDEO OUT (Video 1)
to AUDIO OUT
to VIDEO IN (Video 1)
Coaxial to AUDIO IN
connecting cord

COAXIAL
*3
(VIDEO 2) TV

OPTICAL
*3 to VIDEO IN
(VIDEO 1)
*3
OPTICAL
(DVD)
to AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL IN
PCM VIDEO 2
/ DOLBY DIGITAL DVD / LD / TV VIDEO 1 / MD MONITOR
/ DTS IN IN IN OUT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

Optical
connecting cord L

AUDIO
REAR
R

IN IN IN OUT OUT IN IN IN
VIDEO 2
DVD / LD / TV VIDEO 1 / MD TAPE AUX CD




CD player to LINE OUT



to OPTICAL to VIDEO OUT*4
DIGITAL OUT
to AUDIO OUT to LINE IN to LINE OUT
DVD player
Tape deck




u Signal stream

*1 When connecting a monaural video, use a stereo-mono *3 Input sound through the DIGITAL IN terminals (COAXIAL
connecting cord (not supplied). (VIDEO 2), OPTICAL (VIDEO 1) and OPTICAL (DVD)) cannot
*2 When connecting an LD player equipped with the AC-3 RF OUT be recorded. When recording the sound from the DVD, CD, MD
terminal, use an RF demodulator unit. Also connect the analog or LD player, connect the analog AUDIO OUT terminals of the
AUDIO OUT terminals of the LD player to the receiver to play player to the corresponding AUDIO IN terminals of the receiver.
all the sources. For further information, refer to the instructions *4 With this connection, the picture noise may appear when playing
of the LD player. copy protected DVDs. In this case, it is recommended to connect
the VIDEO OUT terminal of the DVD player directly to a TV set,
not through the receiver.




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1 and 2 in the illustration correspond to the following details. 1Front speakers
2AM antenna Right Left




PREPARATIONS
2FM antenna
1Sub woofer




Right Left

1Center speaker
1Surround speakers




CONNECTING SPEAKERS 1 Front speakers

Speaker terminals Lift up the terminal flap, NT
FRO ERS
K
Connect front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers insert the speaker cord S PEA L
and a sub woofer to the corresponding speaker terminals on the lead into the terminal slot, R
unit: then close the flap. Check
- the front speaker cords to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals that the cord is connected
- the center speaker cord to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals En
securely.
- the surround speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKERS
terminals
- the sub woofer (with a built-in amplifier) cord to the SUB : 8
IMP
WOOFER jack, for more powerful bass sounds
Surround speakers
- When not connecting the sub woofer, be sure to select
"SUBW OFF" (sub woofer off) mode (see the next page).
ND
- When not connecting the center speaker and/or surround ROU S NT
SURAKER FRO ERS
SP E L AK L
speakers, and regarding to the size of speakers (including SPE
R R
front speakers), speaker settings must be done. Before using
the unit, be sure to make speaker settings in accordance with
your speaker configuration (see page 14).

Speaker impedance
For all speakers, use speakers of 8 ohms or more. : 8 : 8
IMP IMP
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 -).

NOTE
· 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. TER
B R CEN KER
SU OFE A
WO UT SPE
O


Do not put any equipment such as DVD players and speakers on
the receiver to assure proper heat ventilation.


: 8
IMP


Sub woofer Center speaker

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POSITIONING THE SPEAKERS CONNECTING THE SUPPLIED
Position the speakers to make the most of Dolby, DTS or DSP ANTENNAS 2
surround effect. Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 terminal and the AM
antenna to the AM LOOP jack.
Front speaker (L/R)
Center speaker (C) FM antenna
Position in the center of the two front speakers. In addition, AM antenna
position on or below the TV set, if connecting a TV set to the
unit.
Surround speakers (LS/RS) A LO
OP
NN AM
TE
Place the surround speakers directly to the side of or slightly AN

behind the listening area. Align them horizontally, about 1 meter
75 L)
FMAXIA
(3.2 feet) above ear height. (CO

Sub woofer (SW)
Place the sub woofer in any place near the two front speakers.


When not connecting the sub woofer
Select the "SUBW OFF" mode.
1 Press and hold SPEAKERS until "FR LARGE" is displayed.
2 Within 6 seconds, turn MULTI JOG so that "SUBW ON" is To stand the AM loop antenna on a surface
displayed. Fix the claw to the slot as shown in the illustration.
3 Press ENTER.
4 Within 6 seconds, turn MULTI JOG so that "SUBW OFF" is
displayed, then press ENTER.




To position the antennas
Keep antennas away from metallic objects, electrical equipment
(including the unit itself) and cords.
FM antenna: Extend fully and position for the best reception. If
reception is poor, connect an optional outdoor antenna to the
FM 75 terminal.
AM antenna: Rotate to find best reception.




Turning on/off the front speakers
Each time you press SPEAKERS on the front panel, the front
speakers are turned on and off. When the front speakers are
turned on, "SP3" lights up on the display window.

NOTE
· When you turn off the front speakers, the surround mode (Dolby
Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS) or the DSP mode will be
canceled.
· When the front speakers are turned off, SURROUND and DSP
on the front panel cannot be used. ("CAN'T USE" will be
displayed).




6 ENGLISH
ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL Selecting equipment to be controlled
To control video recorders, press either VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2,
Inserting batteries whichever allows you to control correctly the video recorder.
Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and To control a TV, press TV.




PREPARATIONS
insert two R6 (size AA) batteries. To control a DVD player, press DVD.
To control a CD player, press CD.
· There are two sets of transmitted codes for CD, VIDEO 1 and
VIDEO 2.
To change the code set for CD, hold down CD and press 0,0,1
or 0,0,2. (When you choose 0,0,2, you can also operate a DVD
player with the remote control.)
To change the code set for VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2, hold down
VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 respectively and press 4,0,0 or 5,3,3.

· Replace the batteries with new ones when the operational To control the receiver (this unit)
distance between the remote control and the main unit becomes Press TUNER.
shorter.
· Remove the batteries if the unit is not going to be used for an NOTE
extended period of time. Be sure to press TUNER before operating the receiver (this unit).
· The remote control may not operate if it is used under intense
sunlight or if its line of sight is obstructed. Operating video recorders
Press the following buttons.
c - Starts playback.
Important a - Pauses playback.
ENTER on the remote control substitutes for ENTER on s - Stops playback.
the main unit when the function is TUNER. In other f, g - Fast rewind/fast forward
functions, this button is mainly for operating the DVD player TV/VIDEO - Switches between the TV mode and VIDEO mode.
(see the right column). POWER - Turns on/off the power.
0-9, +10 - Selects channel.
To select the function with the remote control G/F or k/i - Channel down/up.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly. The function changes cyclically. C - Resets the counter.
t/r - Skip forward/back to the next/previous scene.
Operating AIWA equipment with the remote control
You can control the basic functions of AIWA video recorder, TV, Operating TVs
DVD player or CD player with the remote control. Press the following buttons. En
Note that there are models that cannot be operated with the TV/VIDEO - Switches between the TV mode and VIDEO mode.
remote control. POWER - Turns on/off the power.
0-9, +10 - Selects channel.
k/i - Channel down/up.
j/l - Decrease/increase volume.

Operating DVD players
Press the following buttons.
POWER - Turns on/off the power.
VIDEO1,
VIDEO2, TUNER c - Starts playback.
TV,DVD, a - Pauses playback.
CD s - Stops playback.
f,g - Searches for a track.
r,t - Skips a track.
G,F while pressing SHIFT - Enters slow playback mode.
AUDIO while pressing SHIFT - Selects the sound tracks.
SUB TITLE while pressing SHIFT - Changes the subtitle
SHIFT language.
ANGLE while pressing SHIFT - Changes the picture angle.
ON SCREEN while pressing SHIFT - Displays On Screen Display
menu.
ZOOM while pressing SHIFT - Zooms in the picture.
PRGM while pressing SHIFT - Enters the programmed play mode.
RANDOM while pressing SHIFT - Enters the random play mode.
REPEAT while pressing SHIFT - Enters the repeat play mode.
TOP MENU - Displays the title menu.
MENU - Displays menu programs.
i,k,j,l - Moves the cursor to select a program, etc.
ENTER - Executes or fixes the selected item from a menu.
v RETURN - Exits the setup menu screen.
SET UP - Displays the setup menu.




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Operating CD players
Press the following buttons. BEFORE OPERATION
POWER - Turns on/off the power.
c - Starts playback. POWER
a - Pauses playback.
s - Stops playback. POWER 6STANDBY/ON
f,g - Searches for a track. SPEAKERS DISPLAY
r,t - Skips a track.
0-9, +10 - Selects a track.
PRGM while pressing SHIFT - Enters the programmed play mode.
RANDOM while pressing SHIFT - Enters the random play mode.
REPEAT while pressing SHIFT - Enters the repeat play mode.

NOTE
There are some AIWA models that cannot be operated with the DIMMER
remote control, or for which some of the functions of the remote PHONES SHIFT
control do not work.


To turn the unit on

Press POWER 6STANDBY/ON (POWER).
The STANDBY/ON indicator lights in green.
Operation is possible after four seconds. The volume level or
function name is displayed one after the other for the first four
seconds.

To change the brightness level of the display

Press DIMMER (hold down SHIFT and press
DISPLAY) repeatedly.
The dimmer mode changes as follows.
DIM-OFF DIMMER 1 DIMMER 2
DIMMER 3 (No display)
DIM-OFF: The normal display
DIMMER 1: The illumination of the display is dimmer than usual.
DIMMER 2: The illumination of the display is dimmer.
DIMMER 3 (no display): Everything on the display is cleared.

NOTE
While in the mode other than DIM-OFF, if you operate the receiver,
the display illuminates at the DIM-OFF level, and after 6 seconds,
the display brightness returns to the level previously set.
Note that "DIMMER" is displayed for one second before everything
is cleared when the previously set level is "no display".

Using the headphones
Connect headphones with a standard stereo plug (ø6.3 mm, 1/4
inch) to the PHONES jack. Be sure to turn off the speakers by
pressing SPEAKERS. Otherwise sound is output from the
speakers.

To turn the unit off, press POWER 6STANDBY ON (POWER).
The STANDBY/ON indicator turns to red.




8 ENGLISH
SOUND



CUSTOM AUDIO ADJUSTMENT DSP SURROUND

MASTER VOLUME MULTI JOG




SOUND
BALANCE MUTING DSP
JOG JOG
+,- +,-




DSP
TONE

MULTI JOG BASS
TREBLE VOLUME
+,-

BALANCE
The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) surround circuits can recreate
MUTING
the effect of sounds reflected from walls or ceilings, to obtain the
sound presence of real environments. The unit provides 5 DSP
VOLUME CONTROL preset modes.

Turn MASTER VOLUME (press VOLUME +,-). 1 Press DSP.
Adjust from 0 (minimum) to 49 and MAX (maximum).
2 Within 6 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to select the
Volume level setting is retained during power-off standby. If the
unit is turned off with the volume set to 21 or higher, it is desired DSP mode.
automatically turned down to 20 the next time the unit is turned The "DSP" and "S" (surround speakers) indicators light up.
on. DISCO HALL LIVE CHURCH MOVIE

Left and right balance of the front and surround speakers
1 Press BALANCE repeatedly.
When the music source is monaural
"L/R 0dB" and "LS/RS 0dB*" appear alternately.
The DSP system may not work effectively depending on the DSP
"L/R 0dB" means that the left and right front speakers level is
mode selected.
the same. En
"LS/RS 0dB*" means that the left and right surround speakers
level is the same. To cancel the selected mode
Select one of them to adjust it. Press DSP to display the DSP mode name, and press the button
* This is not displayed in stereo mode (SURROUND off or again within 6 seconds. "DSP OFF" appears on the display.
DSP off) or when the surround speakers are set to "NONE".
2 Turn MULTI JOG (press JOG +,- repeatedly). To select with the remote control
Example: 1 Press DSP.
"L>R 5dB" means that the left front speaker level is 5 dB higher 2 Within 6 seconds, press JOG + or - repeatedly until the
than that of the right front speaker. desired DSP mode is displayed.
"LS 10 dB higher than that of the left surround speaker. NOTE
· DSP cannot be turned on when the surround speakers are set
NOTE to "NONE".
· The adjustable level ranges from 0 to 10 dB. · DSP is automatically canceled when SURROUND is turned
· The surround speaker balance can be adjusted only when on, and vice versa.
SURROUND or DSP is set to on and the surround speakers
are not set to "NONE".
SOUND ADJUSTMENT DURING
Muting the sound temporarily
Press MUTING so that "MUTE ON" appears on the display. The
RECORDING
sound is muted. The output volume and tone of the speakers or headphones may
To return to the previous volume level, press MUTING again. be freely varied without affecting the level of the recording.
"MUTE OFF" is displayed.
To reset the volume and balance to the default value, press and
hold BALANCE until "LVL RESET" is displayed.
All the speaker volume as well as the left and right balance of
the front and surround speakers are reset to the default value (0
dB).


BASS AND TREBLE
Turn BASS or TREBLE.
The adjustable level for the bass sound and the treble sound
ranges from ­10 to +10 dB at 2 dB steps.

Adjusting bass and treble with the remote control
1 Press TONE repeatedly to select BASS or TREBLE.
2 Press JOG + or - to adjust the bass or treble level.
ENGLISH 9
BASIC OPERATIONS



SELECTION OF AUDIO/VIDEO SELECTION OF VIDEO SOURCE

SOURCE While selecting a program source which does not contain video
input (such as a CD player), you can select a video source
separately to be viewed on the TV.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select FM, AM, CD,
FUNCTION
AUX or TAPE.
ENTER FUNCTION
JOG +,- 2 Press TV/VIDEO.
TV/VIDEO
3 Press JOG +, - repeatedly.
INPUT The video source to be output through the MONITOR VIDEO
MODE OUT jack changes in the following order.
M-OUT V1 M-OUT V2 M-OUT DVD


TUNING M-OUT V1: Video image of the equipment connected to the
VIDEO 1/MD terminals can be viewed on the TV.
INPUT MODE
M-OUT V2: Video image of the equipment connected to the
VIDEO 2/LD/TV terminals can be viewed on the TV.
M-OUT DVD: Video image of the equipment connected to the
1 Turn FUNCTION to select the program source. DVD terminals can be viewed on the TV.
The function changes in the following order.
FM AM DVD CD TO CHANGE A DISPLAYED NAME FOR
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 TAPE AUX THE VIDEO 1 AND VIDEO 2 FUNCTION
The actual source selected (except FM and AM) depends on When the VIDEO 1 function is selected, VIDEO 1 is displayed
the equipment connected to the input terminals on the rear initially. It can be changed to MD.
panel of the unit. While pressing ENTER, press INPUT MODE.
For example, if an MD player is connected to the VIDEO 1/ The displayed name for the VIDEO 2 function can be changed to
MD terminals, select VIDEO 1 to listen to the MD playback VIDEO 2, LD or TV. Select VIDEO 2 function.
sound. While pressing ENTER, press INPUT MODE.

To select with the remote control
Press FUNCTION repeatedly. TO SELECT "ANALOG" OR "DIGITAL"
2 Start the selected program source. MODE OF THE DVD, VIDEO 1 OR VIDEO 2
3 Adjust the sound.
FUNCTION
Press INPUT MODE when the DVD, VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 function
is selected. The selected mode "ANALOG" or "DIGITAL" appears
on the display.
In DIGITAL mode: Equipment connected to the DIGITAL IN
OPTICAL (DVD) terminal is selected as a source for the DVD
function, equipment connected to the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL
(VIDEO 1) for the VIDEO 1 function, and equipment connected
to the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL (VIDEO 2) for the VIDEO 2 function.
In ANALOG mode: Equipment connected to the DVD terminals
is selected as a source for the DVD function, equipment
connected to the VIDEO 1/MD for the VIDEO 1 function, and
equipment connected to the VIDEO 2/LD/TV for the VIDEO 2
function.




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WHEN THE "OVER LEVEL" INDICATOR RECORDING AN AUDIO SOURCE
LIGHTS UP




BASIC OPERATIONS
When input analog signals from the connected equipment are
too high to accept, the OVER LEVEL indicator lights up. In this
case, adjust the input level so that the indicator disappears. FUNCTION
FUNCTION

To lower the sound level of the connected source
When the analog sound level of the connected source is higher
than that of the FM and AM functions, adjust it as follows.

1 Select the function to be adjusted.
Turn FUNCTION and play the source.

2 Press TUNING M repeatedly. INPUT MODE
The level is decreased as follows.
0 dB ­6 dB ­12 dB
To restore the previous level, press TUNING N repeatedly.
1 Select the program source to be recorded.
· When the analog output of the CD player or DVD player is 2 Turn FUNCTION (or press FUNCTION repeatedly).
Vrms, set the level to ­6 dB.
2 Set the tape deck or MD recorder to recording
mode.
3 Start the selected program source.

NOTE
· Any sound control system has no effect on recording (see page
9).
· Input sound through the DIGITAL IN terminals cannot be
recorded. When recording the sound from the DVD, CD, MD or
LD player, connect the analog AUDIO OUT terminals of the
player to the corresponding AUDIO IN terminals of the receiver.
The sound will be recorded in 2 ch stereo. En
· Input sound from the tape deck connected to the TAPE IN
terminals cannot be recorded.




ENGLISH 11
RADIO RECEPTION



MANUAL TUNING PRESET TUNING




RADIO RECEPTION
0-9,+10 You can preset up to 32 stations and tune them in directly.
ENTER
TUNER
MULTI JOG FUNCTION MODE
C
PRESETTING STATIONS
1 Tune in the desired station.
i/k/j/l
ENTER 2 Press ENTER to store the station.
The preset number, beginning from "1" appears on the display.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to store other stations.
TUNING The next station will not be stored if a total of 32 preset stations
have already been stored. ("FULL" is displayed.)
INPUT MODE SHIFT
POWER 6STANDBY/ON
TUNING IN PRESET STATIONS
1 Turn FUNCTION to select the desired band; FM
or AM. 1 Turn FUNCTION to select FM or AM.

2 Press TUNING N/M to tune in a station.
M 2 Turn MULTI JOG to select a preset number.
Alternatively, press j or l on the remote control. Alternatively, press i or k on the remote control.
"TUNE" is displayed when a station is tuned in.
"1" is displayed for FM stereo reception. You can tune in the desired preset station directly by pressing
the numbered buttons on the remote control.
To search for a station automatically (Auto search) - To select preset number 11, press +10 and 1.
Hold down TUNING N or M (or j or l). - To select preset number 25, press +10, +10 and 5.
The unit searches for a station and stops at reception.
To stop the search manually, press TUNING N or M (or j or To clear a preset station
l). 1 Tune in the station by preset tuning.
· Auto search may not stop at stations with weak signals. 2 Press ENTER, and press ENTER again while the frequency
flashes on the display.
When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise Alternatively, press ENTER or C on the remote control, and En
Hold down SHIFT and press TUNER MODE on the remote control press ENTER while the frequency flashes on the display.
so that "MONO" is displayed.
Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.
To cancel, repeat the above so that "STEREO" is displayed.

When the reception contains noise interference
Move the unit away from other electrical appliances, especially
digital audio devices, or turn off the appliances that generate
noise signals.

To switch the AM tuning interval
The default setting of the AM tuning interval is 10 kHz/step. If
you use this unit in an area where the frequency allocation system
is 9 kHz/step, change the tuning interval.
Hold down INPUT MODE and press POWER 6STANDBY/ON.
To reset the interval, repeat this procedure.

NOTE
When the AM tuning interval is changed, all preset stations are
cleared. The preset stations have to be set again.




ENGLISH 12
DOLBY SURROUND AND DTS SURROUND


This unit is equipped with the Dolby Pro Logic decoder, Dolby 4 Press SURROUND.




DOLBY SURROUND AND DTS
Digital decoder and DTS decoder. Pressing the button changes the surround mode according to
The unit and the center and surround speakers (standard) assure the type of the input signal, as follows.
full-scale home theater sound. When playing back discs or video
software that have been recorded in Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital In case Dolby Digital or DTS multichannel source is input:




SURROUND
surround or DTS surround, astonishingly realistic sound
DOLBY D or DTS 2chSTEREO
surrounds the listener to create a new level of audio/visual
entertainment.
In case Dolby Digital 2-channel source or other source is input:
Independent control of the five channels allows the listener to
enjoy the same type of sound reproduction experienced in movie PRO LOGIC 2chSTEREO
theaters. Voices are reproduced in the front and center sound
field, while ambient sounds like cars and crowds are reproduced The following indicators light according to the input signal and
on all sides of the listener for an incredibly lifelike audio/video other conditions.
experience. hDIGITAL : Dolby Digital signal is input.
dts : DTS source signal is input.
hPRO LOGIC : 2-channel source is played with surround set
to on.
TURNING SURROUND ON AND If you feel that the surround effect is not sufficient
OFF Surround playback is affected by many factors. Check the
following points.
· Are settings made correctly according to the connected
speakers and their position?
· Is the DVD digital out signal correctly selected?
SURROUND · In Dolby Digital and DTS, there are multi-sources other than
5.1ch. Confirm the type of the source being played.
· A disc may contain multiple audio tracks. Confirm the audio
INPUT track being played.
MODE
· Dolby Digital and DTS sources can be enjoyed only when
connections are made in digital.
SURROUND
NOTE
FUNCTION · This unit supports input signals of the Dolby Digital surround
bit stream, DTS surround bit stream and linear PCM whose
INPUT MODE sampling frequency is 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz. En
· When connecting some DVD players to the receiver through
the digital in terminals, noise may be heard in the DVD operation:
e.g. searching a disc, skipping a chapter.
Check the followings:
· Before enjoying Dolby surround or DTS surround, set the
speaker existance, size and distance (see page 14), and
adjust the speaker sound levels to the proper balance (see
page 15).
· Make sure the speakers are properly connected and positioned
(see pages 5 and 6).
· Make sure the TV set and video unit are properly connected
(se