Aiwa AV-D55 User manual

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§ STEREO RECEIVER
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I AMPLI-TUNER STEREO
IAV-D55
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DEINSTRUCCIONES
MODE D'EMPLOI
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Electric Power
polarized plug, do not force it into a power outlet.
severely bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular
- Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords
beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.

Outdoor Antenna
Maintenance
Damage Requiring Service
Have the unit serviced by a qualified ser\
The AC power cord or plug has been damaged
- The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged
P Q NOT ATTEM PT TO S ERV IC E T HE UNIT YOURSELF.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CONNECTIONS connecting equipment

POSITIONING THE SPEAKERS
CONNECTING THE SUPPLIED ANTENNAS <
CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA

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SOUND
To adjust the left/right balance of the front speakers
muting the sound, the selected function indicator flashes. Press
the MUTING button again to restore the sound.

ELECTRONIC GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER
Press the GEQ (Graphic Equalizer) button, and turn the
MULTI JOG until the desired equalization mode is displayed.
The GEQ modes are displayed cyclically as follows.
Selected mode
SETTING NEW EQUALIZATION CURVES
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2 Press the DOWN or UP button to select a
frequency.
The level indicator of the selected frequency flashes.
3 Turn the MULTI JOG to adjust the level of the
selected frequency.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make the desired
equalization curve.
5 Within 8 seconds, press the ENTER button.
6 Turn the MULTI JOG to select a preset number
from Ml to M4.
7 Press the ENTER button.
To adjust the GEQ curve temporarily
To select the manual preset curve
Press the GEQ button, and turn the MULTI JOG until the desired
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BASIC OPERATIONS

TO PLAY A DVD RECORDED IN DOLBY
DIGITAL SURROUND
This receiver has the 5.1 INPUT connectors supporting Dolby
Digital decoder with the 5.1 ch output terminals. When a DVD
player that contains a Dolby Digital decoder is connected to the
receiver, you can enjoy theater-quality audio right in your home
when playing discs recorded in Dolby Digital Surround.
1 T urn the FUNCTION selector to select the VIDEO
1/DVD/MD function.
2 Press the VIDE01/5.1 CH/BAND button.
3 Start playing the DVD recorded in Dolby Digital
Surround.
* The 5.1 CH function is automatically canceled and the VIDEO
1, DVD or MD function is selected:
• The 5.1 CH function cannot be selected while headphones are
plugged in.
RECORDING AN AUDIO SOURCE
1 Select the program source to be recorded.
Turn the FUNCTION selector.
2 Set the tape deck or MD recorder to the recording
3 Start the selected program source.
connect the AUDIO OUT (DOWN MIXING) terminals of the DVD
playerto the VIDEO 1/DVD/MD AUDIO IN terminals of the unit.

MANUAL TUNING
1 Turn the FUNCTION selector to select the TUNER
function, and press the VIDEO 1/5.1 CH/BAND
button repeatedly to select the desired band.
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The display changes to frequency indications after indicating
The default setting of the AM tuning interval is 10 kHz/step. If
system is 9 kHz/step, change the tuning interval*
Hold down the VIDEO 1/5.1CH/BAND button and press the
POWER button.
2 Press the UP or DOWN button to select a station.
Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes.
When a station is received, “TUNE” is displayed for two
To search for a station quickly (Auto Search)

PRESETTING STATIONS
1 Turn the FUNCTION selector to select the TUNER
function, and press the VIDEO 1/5.1 CH/BAND
button repeatedly to select the desired band.
Then press the UP or DOWN button to select a
station.
2 Press the ENTER button to store the station.
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TIMER
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
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Outputs AUDIO OUT (REC OUT): 220 mV (1
VIDEO OUT (MONITOR): 1 Vp-p (75
SUPER WOOFER: 1.2 V
FRONT SPEAKERS IMP: 8£2
(front speakers A and B): accepts
SURROUND SPEAKERS IMP: 8£2
CENTER SPEAKER IMP: 8Q: accepts
PHONES (stereo jack): accepts
headphones of 32 ohms or more
DOLBY PRO LOGIC
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
GENERAL
• Was the TAPE MONITOR button pressed?
• Are the FRONT SPEAKERS A and B buttons set correctly?
Sound is emitted from one speaker only.
• Is the BALANCE set appropriately?
• Is the other speaker disconnected?
Sound is heard at a very low volume.
• Has the MUTING button been pressed?
TUNER SECTION
• Is the antenna connected properly? (-»page 5)
• Is the FM signal weak?
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