Aiwa AV-X300 User manual

COMPACT DISC/STEREO RECEIVER
RECEPTOR ESTEREO.
AMPLI-TUNER STEREO
STEREO-RECEIVER
RICEVITORE STEREO
AV-X300
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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Welcome to the reiwa 4AU-A300
Congratulations on your purchase of an Aiwa Compact Disc/
Stereo Receiver. To optimize the performance of this system,
please take the time to read through these Operating Instructions
and become familiar with the operating procedures.
‘Check your unit and accessories
AV-X300 Compact disc/stereo receiver
HT-M301 Remote control
extender
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MW/LW antenna
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Remote control
FM antenna
Operating Instructions, etc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREPARATIONS
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BEFORE OPERATION
SETTING THE CLOCK
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PREPARATIONS
PRECAUTIONS
Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before
operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions
for future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating
Instructions and on the unit should be strictly followed, as well
as the safety suggestions below.
Installation
1 Water and moisture — Do not use this unit near water, such
as near a bath, sink, 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 the each side.
- Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar surface that
may block the ventilation openings.
- Donot 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.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radia-
tion exposure.
This compact disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the exterior.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
Electric Power
1 Power sources — Connect this unit only to power sources
specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the
unit.
2 AC power cord
- When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by the
AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.
- Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as this
could result in fire or shock.
- Power cords should be firmly secured to avoid being severely
bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to
the cord from the unit to the power socket.
- Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords
beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.
3 When not in use — Unplug the AC power cord from the AC
power plug 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.
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 got 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.
CAUTION!
Invisible laser radiation when open and inter .
locks defeated. Avoid exposure to beam.
ADVARSEL!
Usynlig laserstaling ved abning, nar sikkerhedsafbrydereer ude
al funktion. Undga udseettelse for straling.
VAROITUS!
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tavalla saattaa altistaa kayttajan turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittavalle
nakymatt6mélle lasersateiylle.
VARNING!
Om apparaten anvands pa annat satt ani denna bruksanvisning
specificerats, kan anvandaren utsatta for osnylig laser-stralning,
som 6verskrider gransen fér laserklass 1.
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CONNECTIONS
Before connecting the AC cord
The rated voltage of your unit shown on the rear panel is 230 V
AC. Check that the rated voltage matches your local voltage.
IMPORTANT
Connect the speakers, antennas, and all other external
equipment first. Then connect the AC cord at the end.
CONNECTING EQUIPMENT
Jacks and plugs of the connecting cord are color-coded as
follows:
Red jacks and plugs : For the right channel of audio signals
White jacks and plugs: For the left channel of audio signals
Yellow jacks and plugs: For video signals
Insert the plugs fully into the jacks. Loose connections may
produce a humming sound or other noise interference.
The numbers in the illustration below correspond to the following details.
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* When connecting a monaural video, use a
stereo-mono connecting cord (not supplied).
to AUDIO OUT,
to VIDEO OUT
to VIDEO IN
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CONNECTING SPEAKERS (@) POSITIONING THE SPEAKERS
Connect front speakers (system A and B), a center speaker and Position the speakers to make the most of the Dolby Pro Logic
surround speakers to the unit. or DSP effect (see “DOLBY PRO LOGIC”).
Connect the front speaker cords to the FRONT SPEAKERS
terminals, the center speaker cord to the CENTER SPEAKER (c)
terminals and the surround speaker cords to the SURROUND
SPEAKERS
terminals.
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For more powerful bass, connect a subwoofer with a built-in
amplifier to the SUPER WOOFER 1 jack.
Center speaker Front speakers
Front speakers
@® 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.
© Surround speakers
Place the surround speakers directly to the side ofor slightly
behind the listening area. Align them horizontally, about 1
meter (3.2 feet) above ear height. en |
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* No sound is heard from the center and surround speakers when
the Dolby Pro Logic and DSP are set to off.
* Sound is heard from the center speaker mainly whenthe Dolby
Pro Logic is set to on.
Subwoofer
Surround speakers
* Be sure to connect the speaker cords correctly. Improper
connections can cause short circuits in the SPEAKER(S)
terminals.
* Be sure to use the speakers of specified ohms.
* Do notleave objects generating magnetism near the speakers.
¢ When using a subwoofer, select the speaker system A (see
Page 6). Otherwise no sound can be heard from it. ENeLisn 4

CONNECTING THE SUPPLIED ANTENNAS @)
Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 Q terminals and the MW/
LW antenna to the MW/LW LOOP terminals.
MW/LW loop antenna
FM antenna
To stand the MW/LW loop antenna on a surface
Fix the claw to the slot as shown in the illustration.
To position the antennas
FM unipolar antenna:
Extend fully and position for the best possible reception.
The use of an outdoor antenna is recommended for better
reception.
MW/LW loop antenna:
Position to find the best direction.
[NOTE |
* Do not bring the FM antenna near metal objects or curtain rails.
*Do not bring the MW/LW antenna near other external
equipment, the unit itself, the remote control extender, the AC
power cord or speaker cords, as noise will be picked up.
¢ Do not unwind the MW/LW loop antenna wire.
CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA
For better FM reception, use of an outdoor antenna is
recommended. Connect the outdoor antenna to the FM 75 Q
terminals.
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CONNECTING THE SUPPLIED REMOTE
CONTROL EXTENDER @)
Connect the HT-M301 remote control extender to the TO
REMOTE CONTROL EXTENDER jack on the rear panel.
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TO REMOTE
CONTROL
EXTENDER
[NOTE |
Position the supplied remote control extender so that the line of
sight between the remote control extender and the connected
equipment will not be obstructed by a rack or opaque glass.
REMOTE CONTROL
This remote control system can memorize other remote control
signal codes (see “MEMORIZING SIGNAL CODES’), and allows
you to operate external equipment with it through the supplied
remote control extender.
inserting batteries
Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and
insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.
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R6(AA)
When to replace the batteries
The maximum operational distance between the remote control
and the sensor on the unit should be approximately 5 meters
(16 feet). When this distance decreases, replace the batteries
with new ones.
Using the remote control
The instructions in this manual refer mainly to the buttons onthe
main unit. Buttons on the remote control with the same names
as those on the main unit can be used as well.
[NOTE | ;
¢ If the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of
time, remove the batteries to prevent possible electrolyte
leakage.
¢ The remote control may not operate correctly when:
- The line of sight between the remote control and theremote
sensor in the display window is exposed to intense light, such
as direct sunlight.
- Other remote controls are used nearby (those of television,
etc.)
CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack on the rear panel
The unit can output CD digital sound signals through this jack.
Use an optical cable to connect digital audio equipment¢ digital
amplifier, DAT deck, MD recorder, etc.).
Remove the dust cap from the CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
jack. Then, connect an optical cable plug to the CD D| GITAL
OUT (OPTICAL) jack. When the CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
jack is not being used, attach the supplied dust cap.

BEFORE OPERATION
POWER TAPE MONITOR FUNCTION buttons VOLUME
FRONT SPEAKERS A, B .
PHONES
Turn the unit on.
Press one of the FUNCTION buttons (TUNER, PHONO, AUX/
TV, CD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 , VIDEO 3) or the TAPE MONITOR
button. Playback of the inserted disc begins, or the previously
tuned station is received (Direct Play Function).
The POWER button is also available.
[NOTE
When turning the unit on:
- Turn the VOLUME control toward MIN. Otherwise, the
speakers may be damaged
- Operation is impossible for four seconds
To select the front speaker system
To use speaker system A: Set the FRONT SPEAKERS A button
to m= ON.
To use speaker system B: Set the FRONT SPEAKERS B button
to = ON.
To use both speaker systems : Set both the buttons to = ON.
Set the button(s) to IL OFF to turn off the speaker system(s).
[NOTE |
As the front speaker systems A and B are connected in series:
- The sound will be slightly decreased when using both speaker
systems
- No sound can be heard if the FRONT SPEAKERS A and B
buttons are set to «ON when only one speaker system is
connected
Flash window
The window on the top of the unit lights up or flashes while the
unit is being powered on. To turn off the light, press the STOP
button while pressing the CD button. To turn back on, repeat the
above.
Using the headphones
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack with stereo standard
plug (@6.3 mm, 1/4 inch). Be sure to set the FRONT SPEAKERS
A and B buttons to LOFF. Otherwise sound is output from the
speakers.
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When using the headphones, set the Dolby Pro Logic and DSP
system to off.
After use
Press the POWER button to turn off the unit. The display changes
to the clock.
SETTING THE CLOCK
The exact time is automatically set during RDS reception. See
page 13 for detail.
When you want the clock set manually, follow the steps below.
When the AC cord is connected for the first time, the clock on
the display flashes.
Set the time as follows while the power is off.
1 Press the SET button.
The hour flashes.
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2 Press the DOWNY or UPA button to designate
the hour.
3 Press the SET button to set the hour.
The hour stops flashing and the minute starts flashing.
4 Press the DOWNY or UPA button to designate
the minute.
5 Press the SET button to set the minute and
complete setting.
The minute stops flashing on the display and the clock starts
from 00 second.
To correct the current time ,
Press the POWER button to turn the unit off. Press the SET
button and carry out steps 1 to 5 above.
To display the current time
Press the CLOCK button on the remote control. The clock is
displayed for 4 seconds.
To switch to the 24-hour standard
Press the POWER button while pressing the UPA orDOWNYW
button.
Repeat the same procedure to restore the 12-hour standard.
If the clock display flashes while the power is off
This is caused by a power interruption. The current time needs
to be reset.
If power is interrupted for more than approximately 24 fhours, all
settings stored in memory after purchase needs to be reset.
ExGtisn 6

CUSTOM AUDIO ADJUSTMENT
MUTING
VOLUME
BALANCE
T-BASS BBE
VOLUME CONTROL
Turn the VOLUME control on the unit, or press the VOLUME
buttons on the remote control.
To adjust the left/right balance
Turn the BALANCE control.
To mute the sound temporarily
Press the MUTING button (—20 dB).
“MUTE ON” appears on the display for four seconds. While
muting the sound, the selected FUNCTION button flashes. Press
the MUTING button again to restore the sound.
BBE SYSTEM
The BBE system enhances the clarity of high-frequency sound.
Press the BBE button.
Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the
three levels, or the off position to suit your preference.
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SUPER T-BASS SYSTEM
The T-BASS system enhances the realism of low-frequency
sound.
Press the T-BASS button.
Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the
three levels, or the off position to suit your preference.
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Low-frequency sound may be distorted when the T-BASS system
is used for a disc or tape in which low-frequency sound is
originally emphasized. In this case, cancel the T-BASS system.
SOUND ADJUSTMENT DURING
RECORDING
The output volume and tone (except BBE) of the speakers or
headphones may be freely varied without affecting the level of
the recording.
Recording with the BBE
The desired source can be recorded with the BBE function to
enhance the clarity of high-frequency sound. When playing back
a tape recorded with BBE, it is recommended that BBE be set to
off.

ELECTRONIC GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER
This unit provides the following five different equalization modes.
ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass
POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange
JAZZ: Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music
CLASSIC: Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble
BGM: Calm tone with suppressed bass and treble
Press one of the GEQ (Graphic Equalizer) buttons.
The selected mode name appears on the display for two seconds,
and the selected mode remains lighting on the display.
Selected GEQ mode
To cancel the selected mode
Press the selected button again. “GEQ oFF” appears on the
display,
To select with the remote control
Press the GEQ button repeatedly until the desired equalization
mode is displayed.
DSP SURROUND
DSP DOWNY UPA
MANUAL SELECT DSP
The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) surround circuits can recreate
the effect of sounds reflected from walls or ceilings, to obtain
the sound presence of real environments. There are four modes
with matching graphic equalization modes. Equalization modes
are selected automatically and can also be selected or turned
off to suit your preference.
Press one of the DSP buttons (DANCE, LIVE, HALL or
ARENA).
The selected mode name appears on the display for two seconds,
and the selected DSP and matching GEQ modes remain lighting
on the display.
Selected DSP mode Matching GEQ mode
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When the music source is monaural
Select LIVE to obtain a simulated stereo effect. Whem DANCE,
HALL or ARENA is selected, no sound will be heard from the
surround speakers.
To cancel the selected mode
Press the selected button again. “DSP-oFF” appears on the
display. Even if canceling the selected DSP mode, the matching
or selected GEQ mode still remains. While the DSP surround
system is off, no sound is heard from the surround speakers.
To select with the remote control
Press the DSP button repeatedly until the desired DSF mode is
displayed.
To adjust the volume of the surround speake's
Press the MANUAL SELECT button once. “SUR” i displayed
for four seconds. Press the UPA or DOWNY button yhile “SUR”
is displayed.
Note that the Dolby Pro Logic surround speakers kvyel is also
changed (see page 19).
The DSP system is automatically canceled when hee DOLBY
PRO LOGIC is turned on.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
SELECTION OF AUDIO/VIDEO
SOURCE
1 Select the speaker system with the FRONT
SPEAKERS A and B buttons.
Press one of the FRONT SPEAKERS buttons.
2 Select the program source.
Press one of the FUNCTION buttons or the TAPE MONITOR
button.
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Video (LD or MD) VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 (LD/MD),
VIDEO 3
[NOTE |
When using a turntable with a built-in equalizer amplifier, set the
switch of the equalizer amplifier to off. See the instructions of
the turntable for further information.
3 Start the selected program source.
4 Adjust the sound.
About the video signal to the monitor or TV
Selected VIDEO sine
The selected video signal output through the MONITOR VIDEO
OUT jack is indicated on the display.
To change a source name on the display
With the power on, press the POWER button while pressing the
AUX/TV or VIDEO 2 button.
Repeat the procedure to select one of the names shown below.
AUX or TV: For the AUX/TV button
VIDEO 2, LD or MD: For the VIDEO 2 button
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RECORDING AN AUDIO SOURCE
TAPE MONITOR 1
1 Select the program source to be recorded.
Press one of the FUNCTION buttons.
2 Set the tape deck or MD recorder to the recording
mode.
3 Start the selected program source.
To monitor recorded sound during recording (when the
connected tape deck is a three-head system)
Press the TAPE MONITOR buiton. “TAPE ON” appears on the
display for four seconds, and then the source name selected in
step 1 comes back on. To cancel the tape monitor, pressit again
so that “TAPE oFF” appears.
[NOTE |
* Any sound control except the BBE system has no effect on
recording (see page 7).
* Recorded sound can be monitored on the instant if the
connected tape deck is a three-head system.