Aiwa Stereo System XS DS70 User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES  
MODE D'EMPLOI  
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Compact Disc  
Stereo System  
XS-DS70  
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For assistance and information  
(United States and Puerto Rico)  
8B-NCJ-903-01  
010125AMI-U-M  
 
Outdoor Antenna  
1 Power lines When connecting an outdoor antenna, make  
sure it is located away from power lines.  
Damage Requiring Service  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Have the units serviced by a qualified service technician if:  
- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged  
- Foreign objects or liquid have gotten inside the unit  
- The unit has been exposed to rain or water  
PRECAUTIONS .................................... 2  
PREPARATIONS ................................... 4  
PARTS AND CONTROLS ......................... 7  
ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERATIONS ...... 10  
CD OPERATIONS ................................ 12  
RADIO OPERATIONS ........................... 14  
LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES ........ 16  
(Dolby Surround)........................... 16  
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS........................ 20  
TIMER OPERATIONS ........................... 21  
REFERENCE ..................................... 23  
2 Outdoor antenna grounding Be sure the antenna system  
is properly grounded to provide protection against unexpected  
voltage surges or static electricity build-up. Article 810 of the  
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information  
on proper grounding of the mast, supporting structure, and  
the lead-in wire to the antenna discharge unit, as well as the  
size of the grounding unit, connection to grounding terminals,  
and requirements for grounding terminals themselves.  
- 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.  
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OWNER'S RECORD  
Antenna Grounding According  
to the National Electrical Code  
Record the model number and serial number of your set  
(found at the rear of your set) below. Refer to them when  
contacting your Aiwa dealer.  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN  
WIRE  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE  
UNIT  
(NEC SECTION  
810-20)  
GROUND CLAMP  
Model No. _____________________________  
Serial No. _____________________________  
System and accessories  
XS-DS70  
CX-GDS70 Compact disc stereo receiver  
SX-GDS70 Five Surround speakers system  
Front speakers  
Surround speakers  
Center speaker  
TS-WM5 Subwoofer  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING  
CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION  
810-21)  
POWER SERVICE  
GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
To attach the front speaker (marked "FRONT") to the  
pedestal  
GROUND CLAMPS  
(NEC ART 250 PART H)  
NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
Remote control  
Maintenance  
FM antenna  
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating  
Instructions.  
AM antenna  
Front speakers cords (approx. 4 m / 13.1 ft. ) × 2  
Surround speaker cords with plugs (approx. 8 m /26.2 ft.) × 2  
Center speaker cord with a plug (approx. 3 m / 9.8 ft.) × 1  
 
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PREPARATIONS  
Connection  
Plug in the AC power cord to the AC power outlet after all other  
connections are made.  
Surround speaker  
Center speaker  
Surround speaker  
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Main unit  
DVD player etc.  
Subwoofer  
Front speaker  
Front speaker  
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Connect the speaker cords to the front speakers,  
surround speakers and center speaker.  
For the front speakers (marked "FRONT"), connect the ends  
of the stripe cords to the 0 terminal and the ends of the  
other cords to the 9 terminal with the front speakers  
cords (without a plug, approx. 4 m / 13.1 ft. ).  
FM antenna  
AM antenna  
For the surround speakers (marked "REAR"), connect the  
ends of the stripe cords to the 0 terminal and the ends  
of the other cords to the 9 terminal with the surround  
speaker cords (with plugs, approx. 8 m /26.2 ft.).  
For the center speaker (marked "CENTER"), connect the  
end of the stripe cord to the 0 terminal and the end of  
the other cord to the 9 terminal with the center speaker  
cord (with a plug, approx. 3 m / 9.8 ft.).  
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5
Connect the center speaker.  
Connect the center speaker cord to the CENTER SPEAKER  
jack.  
2
Connect the front speakers.  
Connect the right front speaker to the FRONT SPEAKERS  
R terminals and the left to the FRONT SPEAKERS L  
terminals. The speaker cords with the white stripes go to  
the 0 terminals.  
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Connect the video equipment (DVD player, LD  
player, video tape player, etc.).  
Connect the subwoofer.  
If the video equipment has an OPTICAL OUT jack;  
Remove the dust cap a from the DIGITAL IN (PCM/  
DOLBY DIGITAL) OPTICAL (VIDEO) jack of this unit. Then,  
connect the OPTICAL OUT jack to the DIGITAL IN (PCM/  
DOLBY DIGITAL) OPTICAL (VIDEO) jack with an optional  
optical connecting cord.  
Connect the subwoofer cord to the SUB WOOFER jack.  
Refer to the Operating Instructions of TS-WM5 for the  
details.  
Tip:  
To activate the spectrum analyzer, connect the digital  
equipment also by analog connection to the VIDEO/AUX  
jacks (see below).  
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Connect the supplied antennas.  
Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 terminals and  
the AM antenna to the AM LOOP terminals.  
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Connect the surround speakers.  
Connect each surround speaker cord to the SURROUND  
SPEAKERS R jack or the SURROUND SPEAKERS L jack.  
 
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If the video equipment does not have a digital out jack;  
Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the video equipment to  
the VIDEO/AUX jacks of this unit with an optional audio  
connecting cord with RCA phono plugs (red plug to the R  
jack, white plug to the L jack).  
When connecting an LD player via its AC-3 RF OUT  
jack, use an RF demodulator to separate the analog  
visual signals and the digital audio signals. Refer to the  
Operating Instructions of the LD player.  
To mount the surround speakers on the wall  
Mount each speaker on a spot that can hold its weight.  
Positioning the speakers  
To achieve the optimum effects obtainable with the Dolby Digital  
or the Dolby Pro Logic system, it is important to position the  
speakers properly. Refer to the following illustration to find out  
the best location in your room.  
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Connect the television to the video equipment.  
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the connected  
equipment for details.  
AIWA disclaims any responsibility for injury to persons  
or other accidents caused by not fitting the surround  
speakers properly or if the place of the installation is not  
suitable.  
Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.  
When the AC power cord is connected to an AC outlet for  
the first time, DEMO appears on the display.  
To deactivate the DEMO, press DEMO/ECO.  
Remote control  
Do not short-circuit the 0 and 9 speaker cord leads.  
Do not leave objects generating magnetism or objects  
affected by magnetism near the speakers.  
Detach the battery compartment lid at the rear of the remote  
control and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with correct  
polarity.  
Note on positioning  
L&R: Front speakers  
Allow 10 cm (4 in.) clearance from the top of the unit for the  
Window movement when you position the unit.  
C: Center speaker  
Position in the center of the two front speakers. In addition,  
position on or below the TV set, if connecting a TV set to the  
unit.  
LS&RS: Surround speakers  
Place the surround speakers directly to the side of or slightly  
behind the listening area. Align them horizontally, about 1  
meter (3.2 feet) above ear height.  
Replace the batteries with new ones when the operational  
distance between the remote control and main unit becomes  
shorter.  
Remove the batteries if the unit is not going to be used for  
an extended period of time.  
The remote control may not operate if it is used under intense  
sunlight, etc., or if its line of sight is obstructed.  
SW: Subwoofer  
Place the subwoofer on the floor close to a wall or in a corner  
of the room.  
Sound output from the center and the surround speakers is  
only available when the Dolby Digital system or the Dolby  
Pro Logic system is activated with the appropriate setting.  
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PARTS AND CONTROLS  
Main unit: rear  
Dynamic Integrated Neo Amplifier  
Is a brand-new amplifier system where clear mid-to-high range  
frequency sound, as well as rich low frequency sound, can be  
reproduced and listeners can enjoy the close-to-original sound  
with less distortion at either high or low volume levels.  
1 AM LOOP, FM 75 terminals  
Plug in the supplied AM and FM antennas here.  
2 DIGITAL IN (PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL)  
OPTICAL (VIDEO) jack  
Accepts Dolby Digital signals as well as PCM signals  
(conventional digital audio signals, used, for example,  
in audio CDs) from external digital equipment.  
When this jack is not being used, attach the supplied  
dust cap.  
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3 SUB WOOFER3 jack  
Connect the speaker cord of the supplied subwoofer or  
an optional powered subwoofer with a built-in amplifier  
here.  
CENTER SPEAKER3 jack  
Connect the speaker cord of the supplied center speaker  
here.  
4 SURROUND SPEAKERS3 jacks  
Connect the speaker cord of the supplied surround  
speakers here.  
5 FRONT SPEAKERS3 terminals  
Connect the speaker cord of the supplied front speakers  
here.  
6 VIDEO/AUX jacks  
Accepts analog sound signals from external equipment.  
7 AC power cord  
 
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Main unit: front  
ENTER  
cPRESET  
Determines the mode and the time (FUNCTION MODE,  
ECO, clock and timer)  
CD: starts playback.  
Radio: tunes into a preset station.  
DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3  
sCLEAR  
Selects a CD tray.  
CD: stops playback.  
Radio: clears a station preset.  
En  
DISC CHANGE  
Rotates the CD trays.  
aSET  
CD: pauses playback.  
Radio: stores the received station to preset.  
5 FM  
Selects FM band of Radio function.  
f/rDOWN, g/tUP TUNING  
CD: skips to a previous or a succeeding track when  
pressed, searches a track in fast forward or fast reverse  
playback when held down.  
AM  
Selects AM band of Radio function.  
VIDEO/AUX/DVD  
Radio: manually tunes down or up within the band.  
Selects the function of external equipment connected to  
DIGITAL IN (PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL) OPTICAL (VIDEO)  
jack or VIDEO/AUX jacks.  
3 Motorized Slide Window  
Moves up and down.  
1 POWER 6STANDBY/ON  
Switches the unit on and off (standby).  
Referred to as "Window" in these Operating Instructions.  
CD  
DEMO/ECO  
When the unit is turned off: switches DEMO on and off.  
When the unit is turned on: enters ECO setting mode.  
Selects CD function.  
4 SOUND MODE  
Selects T-BASS, BBE or GEQ mode.  
zCD OPEN/CLOSE  
Opens or closes the disc compartment.  
FUNCTION MODE  
2 NORMAL  
Selects DISPLAY color, TIMER or WINDOW (AUTO or  
MANUAL for the WINDOW up/down) mode.  
WINDOW UP  
Moves the Window up.  
Selects NORMAL mode for Dolby Surround.  
PHANTOM  
Selects PHANTOM mode for Dolby Surround.  
MULTI JOG  
WINDOW DOWN  
CD: skips to a previous or succeeding track.  
Radio: selects a preset number.  
Clock and time: sets the time.  
SOUND MODE, FUNCTION MODE and ECO: selects the  
mode.  
Moves the Window down.  
3 STEREO  
Selects 3 STEREO mode for Dolby Surround.  
6 VOLUME  
Adjusts the volume.  
DIGITAL/ANALOG  
7 PHONES jack  
Selects digital input (DIGITAL IN (PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL)  
OPTICAL (VIDEO) jack) or analog input (VIDEO/AUX  
jacks) only when VIDEO/AUX/DVD function is selected.  
Plug in here an optional headphones set with a standard  
stereo plug (ø6.3 mm). Speaker output is canceled.  
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Remote control  
TIMER  
Enters timer setting mode.  
CENTER LEVEL (+, -)  
Adjusts the sound level of the center speaker for Dolby  
Surround.  
SLEEP  
REAR LEVEL (+, -)  
Enters sleep-timer setting mode.  
Adjusts the sound level of the surround speakers for  
Dolby Surround.  
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CLOCK  
Enters clock adjustment mode.  
4 POWER  
RANDOM/REPEAT  
5 TUNER/BAND  
Enters random or repeat CD playback mode.  
Selects Radio function and the radio band.  
2 0-9, +10  
VIDEO/AUX  
CD  
CD: selects a CD track of the specified number.  
Radio: tunes in to the station with the specified preset  
number.  
6 aSET  
CD DIRECT  
Selects a CD tray with the numbered button (1-3).  
cPRESET  
f/rDOWN, g/tUP TUNING  
sCLEAR  
3 MONO TUNER  
Buttons with same or similar names with the main unit basically  
have the same function.  
Switches between stereo or monaural FM reception.  
T-BASS  
Emphasizes low frequency sound.  
VOL(N,M)  
1 WINDOW DOWN  
WINDOW UP  
GEQ  
REMAIN  
Selects a sound equalization curve.  
Displays the remaining playback time of a CD when  
pressed during playback.  
SURROUND  
Selects a Dolby Surround mode.  
PRGM  
MANUAL SELECT  
Adjusts speaker level or delay time.  
Enters programmed CD playback mode.  
 
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ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERATIONS  
Motorized Slide Window  
Reveals and covers the operation buttons.  
To move the Window up/down  
Press Window UP or WINDOW DOWN.  
To select AUTO or MANUAL mode  
1 Press FUNCTION MODE repeatedly until "WINDOW" is  
displayed.  
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2 Turn MULTI JOG to select "AUTO" or "MANUAL" and  
then press ENTER.  
If there is no MULTI JOG operation within 4 seconds, the  
setting is canceled.  
AUTO mode  
- The Window moves up and down automatically.  
e.g.) It moves up when CD function is selected (CD is  
pressed).  
To change the left/right balance  
Power  
Press MANUAL SELECT repeatedly on the remote control until  
"L/R" is displayed. Then, press f or g within 4  
seconds.  
Turning the unit on  
MANUAL mode  
Press POWER 6STANDBY/ON (POWER on the remote  
control).  
Or press FM, AM, VIDEO/AUX/DVD or CD, the playback will  
start automatically if a disc or tape is inserted.  
- The Window moves up and down as you operate with  
WINDOW UP or WINDOW DOWN.  
The front speaker level for the Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro  
Logic systems is changed as well.  
To display the current mode  
Press FUNCTION MODE repeatedly until "WINDOW" is  
displayed and then press ENTER within 4 seconds. The mode  
will be displayed for 4 seconds.  
Turning the unit off  
Press POWER 6STANDBY/ON again.  
The unit goes into standby.  
DEMO  
If the clock has not been set, a DEMO appears on the display  
when the unit is turned off.  
Note on WINDOW  
Do not place anything on the top of the Window (on the top of  
the unit).  
Volume  
To deactivate and activate the DEMO  
Press DEMO/ECO.  
Turn VOLUME (Press VOL N,M on the remote  
control).  
Adjust from 0 (minimum) to 49 and MAX (maximum).  
Tip:  
Volume level setting is retained during power-off standby. If  
the unit is turned off with the volume set to 21 or more, it is  
automatically turned down to 20 the next time the unit is turned  
on.  
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ECO mode  
Display color  
Setting the clock  
Reduces power consumption with the following operations, etc. The display color can be changed.  
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2
Press CLOCK on the remote control.  
ECO ON mode  
1
Press FUNCTION MODE once so that "DISPLAY"  
is displayed.  
Press f or g to set the time.  
Each press changes the time in 1-minute steps. Holding  
it down changes the time in 10-minute steps.  
If f or g is not pressed within 4 seconds, setting  
is canceled.  
- The unit blacks out when the unit is turned off. Only the red  
indicator lights up. (Only when the clock is set.)  
ECO AUTO mode  
2
Turn MULTI JOG to select a color and then press  
ENTER.  
- In addition to the operations of ECO ON mode, the unit  
automatically turns itself off if you do not operate the unit  
and the sound source is mute for 10 minutes.  
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If there is no MULTI JOG operation within 4 seconds, the  
setting is canceled.  
MULTI JOG is also available in place of f or g.  
3
Press ENTER or aSET.  
The time display stops flashing and the clock starts from  
00 seconds.  
1
Press DEMO/ECO once when the unit is turned  
on.  
2
Turn MULTI JOG to select one of the ECO modes  
and then press ENTER.  
If there is no MULTI JOG or button operation within 4  
seconds, the setting is canceled.  
To display the time  
Press CLOCK on the remote control.  
The time will be displayed for 4 seconds.  
To switch to the 24-hour standard  
To cancel the ECO mode  
Repeat the above and select "ECO OFF".  
Display the time and press s within 4 seconds.  
With each press, the clock alternates between the 12-hour  
standard and the 24-hour standard.  
Tip:  
In the 12-hour standard, "AM 12:00" indicates midnight  
and "PM 12:00" noon.  
If the clock display flashes when the unit is turned  
off  
There has been a power interruption. Re-set the clock.  
 
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CD OPERATIONS  
To replace disc(s) during playback without  
interruption  
While one disc is being played back, press DISC CHANGE so  
that the compartment opens, replace disc(s) with other one(s),  
and press DISC CHANGE to close the compartment.  
Random/Repeat playback  
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Random playback plays all the tracks on one desired disc or all  
the discs in random order. Repeat playback plays all the tracks  
repeatedly on one desired disc or all the discs.  
1
Press RANDOM/REPEAT repeatedly on the  
remote control to select one of the following  
modes:  
- Random playback: "RANDOM" lights up.  
- Repeat playback: " " lights up.  
This unit plays back finalized CD-R/RW discs as well as audio  
CDs.  
To pause playback  
Press a. Press again to resume playback.  
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- Random and repeat playback: "RANDOM" and "  
"
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lights up.  
* Move the Window up to reveal the operation buttons with  
WINDOW UP if needed.  
To skip to the beginning of the current/preceding/  
succeeding track  
2
To play one desired disc, press DISC DIRECT  
PLAY 1-3.  
Press f or g repeatedly or turn MULTI JOG.  
Playback  
To play all discs, press c.  
To search (playback in fast forward or fast reverse)  
Hold down f or g. Release at the desired point.  
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Press CD and load disc(s)  
To cancel random/repeat playback  
Press zCD OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc compartment  
and place one or two disc(s) with the labeled side up.  
To place three discs, press DISC CHANGE so that the trays  
rotate, then place the third one. Lastly, close the  
compartment with zCD OPEN/CLOSE.  
Press RANDOM/REPEAT repeatedly on the remote control so  
To select a disc and a track with the remote control  
1 Press CD DIRECT, and then press the numbered button (1-  
3) within 3 seconds to select a disc.  
2 Press the numbered buttons to select a track.  
- To select track 25, press +10, +10 and 5.  
- To select track 10, press +10 and 0.  
that both "RANDOM" and " " disappear on the display.  
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To repeat a selected set of tracks  
Select the tracks with programmed playback, then press  
RANDOM/REPEAT on the remote control to select repeat  
playback.  
When loading an 8-cm (3-inch) disc, place it on the  
inner circle of the tray.  
It is impossible to play a selected set of tracks in random  
order.  
To display the remaining playback time of the CD  
Press REMAIN on the remote control. Press again to return  
to the elapsed time display.  
2
To play all discs, press c.  
To play one desired disc, press DISC DIRECT  
PLAY 1-3.  
Remaining playback time cannot be displayed during  
random playback or programmed playback.  
To stop playback  
Press s.  
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To check the program  
Notes on CDs  
Programmed playback  
Press for grepeatedly during stop. The disc number  
flashes, and the track number and program number are  
displayed in succession.  
Do not place more than one disc on one tray.  
Do not tilt the unit with discs loaded.  
Plays back up to 30 selected tracks in programmed order.  
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2
3
Press PRGM on the remote control during stop.  
The unit may not play a CD-R/RW disc recorded on personal  
computers or certain kinds of CD-R/RW recorders.  
Do not attach adhesive label, etc. to either side of a CD-R/  
RW disc, as doing so may cause malfunction.  
Do not load an unrecorded CD-R/RW disc. The disc may be  
damaged.  
"PRGM" lights up on the display.  
To clear the program  
Press sCLEAR during stop. "PRGM" disappears on the  
Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc.  
Go to the next step when the tray stops rotating.  
display.  
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To add tracks to the program  
Repeat step 2 and 3 before starting playback. The tracks are  
added to the end of the program.  
Press the numbered buttons on the remote  
control to program a track.  
Do not use irregular-shaped CDs.  
The selected track number lights up on the display.  
-To select the 25th track, press +10, +10 and 5.  
-To select the 10th track, press +10 and 0.  
To change the programmed tracks  
Clear the program and reselect the tracks in your desired order.  
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5
Repeat step 2 and 3 to program other tracks.  
Press c.  
During programmed playback, you cannot select a disc or  
a track with the numbered buttons. "CAN'T USE" is  
displayed when you try to select a track .  
If the total playback time of the program exceeds 99:59  
minutes, or if a track with a track number exceeding 30 is  
programmed, the playing time is displayed as "- -:- -".  
You cannot program more than 30 tracks. "FULL" is  
displayed.  
 
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RADIO OPERATIONS  
Tuning in to preset stations  
On the unit  
1
Press FM or AM to select the band.  
2
Press cPRESET repeatedly or turn MULTI JOG.  
With each press, the station with the succeeding preset  
number is tuned in.  
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On the remote control  
1
Press TUNER/BAND to select the band.  
2
Press the numbered buttons for the preset  
number of your desired station.  
- To select preset number 20, press +10, +10 and 0.  
- To select preset number 15, press +10 and 5.  
To clear a preset station  
* Move the Window up to reveal the operation buttons with  
WINDOW UP if needed.  
Preset tuning  
1 Tune in to the station by preset tuning.  
2 Press sCLEAR, then press aSET within 4 seconds.  
Preset numbers of preset stations in the band with higher  
numbers decrease by one.  
Preset your favorite stations and tune them in directly.  
Manual tuning  
Presetting stations  
1
Press FM or AM (TUNER/BAND on the remote  
control) to select a band (FM or AM).  
The unit switches to the radio from any other function.  
1
Press FM or AM to select the band.  
2
Press fDOWN or gUP to tune in to the  
desired station.  
2
Press fDOWN or gUP to tune in to a  
station.  
3
4
Press aSET to store the station.  
The preset number, beginning from "1", appears on the  
display.  
"TUNE" is displayed when a station is tuned in.  
"1" lights up for FM stereo reception.  
Repeat step 1 to 3 to preset other stations.  
To search for a station automatically (Auto Search)  
Hold down fDOWN or gUP.  
The unit searches for a station up or down the band and stops  
at reception.  
To stop the search manually, press fDOWN or gUP.  
You cannot store more than a total of 32 preset stations.  
"FULL" is displayed.  
Auto Search may not stop at stations with weak signals.  
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Adjustments  
Antennas  
Keep antennas away from metallic objects, electrical equipment  
and cords.  
FM antenna: Extend fully in a T-shape. If receiving condition  
is poor, connect optional outdoor antenna to FM 75 Ω  
terminal. Be sure to connect the shield braid of the antenna to  
the 2 terminal.  
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AM antenna: Rotate to find best reception.  
To switch to monaural FM reception  
Press MONO TUNER on the remote control. With each press,  
"MONO" and "STEREO" are displayed alternately on the  
display.  
Tip:  
When FM stereo reception is poor, switching to monaural  
reduces noise.  
To switch the AM tuning interval  
Hold down AM and press POWER. With each press, the AM  
tuning interval alternates between 9 kHz/step and 10 kHz/step.  
Tip:  
The default is 10 kHz/step. Change it only when using the  
unit in a 9 kHz/step area. Switching AM tuning interval clears  
all the preset stations.  
 
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LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES  
Dolby Surround  
With this unit’s built-in Dolby Digital decoder, video software  
recorded in Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic can be played back  
in home theater sound.  
Dialogs are heard in the front and center sound field, while  
ambient sounds like cars and crowds are reproduced on all  
sides of the listener, all in all for an incredibly lifelike audio-  
visual experience.  
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Dolby Pro Logic has four independent channels; left, center,  
right, and surround. These four channels are encoded into the  
two tracks of a conventional stereo program source. This unit’s  
Dolby Digital decoder recovers these four channels on playback.  
Dolby Pro Logic software is marked with the  
Hlogo.  
Dolby Digital, in contrast to Dolby Pro Logic, is digitized, and  
has separate left and right surround channels plus an additional  
low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. Thus it is also referred to  
as "5.1-channel" Dolby Digital, with the LFE channel counted  
as "0.1" channel.  
* Move the Window up to reveal the operation buttons with  
Playing an analog source  
WINDOW UP if needed.  
(Playing equipment connected to the VIDEO/AUX jacks)  
1
Select analog input.  
Press VIDEO/AUX/DVD and then press DIGITAL/ANALOG  
to select "ANALOG"  
Playing a digital source  
(Playing equipment connected to the DIGITAL IN (PCM/DOLBY  
DIGITAL) OPTICAL (VIDEO) jack)  
Dolby Digital software is marked with the  
logo.  
2
Play the connected equipment.  
1
Select digital input.  
Press VIDEO/AUX/DVD and then press DIGITAL/ANALOG  
to select "DIGITAL".  
To adjust the sound level of the external analog  
source  
When the analog signal input from the connected equipment  
is too high, "OVERLEVEL" lights up continuously on the  
display.  
When this occurs, or when the sound level is much lower  
than that of other function sources, adjust the sound level.  
1 Select analog input and play the equipment.  
2 Press f or g so that the sound level becomes the  
same as that of other function sources.  
The "DIGITAL" indicator lights up on the display.  
2
Play the connected equipment.  
When digital input is selected, the BBE system is  
automatically canceled.  
To change the displayed source name  
Hold down VIDEO/AUX/DVD and press POWER when the unit  
is turned on. Repeat the procedure to select "VIDEO", "AUX"  
or "DVD".  
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Notes on Dolby Surround  
Playing Dolby Surround sound  
Playing Dolby Digital sound  
Dolby Surround modes  
Dolby Digital sound and Dolby Pro Logic sound can only  
be obtained when playing back software with their respective  
logos.  
Make sure all the supplied speakers are placed and  
connected properly (see "Positioning the speakers").  
Make sure the video equipment can play back the particular  
medium of the Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic software  
(LDs or DVDs, for example). Consult the operating  
instructions for the equipment. You cannot play DVDs on  
the units CD player.  
Selects a Dolby Surround mode to match the connected speaker  
for playing Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic sound  
For software with the  
logo.  
Press NORMAL, PHANTOM or 3 STEREO to select  
one of the following modes.  
1
Select digital input. (See "Playing a digital source")  
The "DIGITAL" indicator lights up on the display.  
- NORMAL: When all speakers are connected.  
- PHANTOM: When the center speaker is not connected. The  
center channel signals are output through the front speakers.  
- 3 STEREO: When the surround speakers are not connected.  
The rear channel signals are output through the front  
speakers.  
- 2CH ST (Dolby Digital) or OFF (Dolby Pro Logic): When  
neither the center nor the surround speaker units are  
connected. When 2CH ST mode is selected, "STEREO"  
appears on the display.  
En  
2
Play the Dolby Digital source on the video  
equipment.  
The "hDIGITAL" indicator lights up on the display.  
External digital input of this unit accepts Dolby Digital  
bitstream signals, or linear PCM signals with a sampling  
frequency of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. This unit cannot  
play software whose sampling frequency is 96 kHz.  
Some DVD players connected digitally to this unit may cause  
noise during some DVD operation such as when searching  
a disc, skipping a chapter, etc.  
If Dolby Digital software is played back via the analog  
connection, the sound will be in Dolby Pro Logic.  
Dolby Digital mode is automatically changed to 2CH ST  
mode (see below) when the headphones are plugged in.  
Dolby Digital modes can only be selected when a Dolby  
Digital source is being played via digital connection.  
When playing 2-channel Dolby Digital sound that is not  
Pro Logic encoded, Dolby Pro Logic is activated in stead of  
Dolby Digital.  
Playing Dolby Pro Logic sound  
For software with the Hlogo.  
This unit does not support the DTS Digital Sound system.  
1
2
3
Select analog input. (See "Playing an analog  
source")  
Play the Dolby Pro Logic source on the video  
equipment.  
To select with the remote control  
Press SURROUND repeatedly to select one of the mode above.  
Press NORMAL, PHANTOM or 3 STEREO to  
select one of the Dolby Surround modes (see  
below).  
To display the current Dolby Surround mode  
Press SURROUND on the remote control once.  
The mode will be displayed for 4 seconds.  
On the remote control, press SURROUND repeatedly.  
The "hPRO LOGIC" indicator lights up on the display.  
Dolby Pro Logic sound is automatically canceled when the  
headphones are plugged in.  
When Dolby Pro Logic is activated, the BBE system is  
automatically canceled.  
To cancel Dolby Pro Logic  
Press NORMAL, PHANTOM or 3 STEREO twice or press  
SURROUND on the remote control repeatedly to select "OFF".  
 
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The channel will not change while you are adjusting the  
sound level.  
Speaker level adjustment is available only for speakers that  
are activated.  
Adjustment of speaker levels is common to Dolby Digital  
and Dolby Pro Logic.  
A clicking sound might be heard with the test signal during  
level adjustment. This is due to the circuit characteristics  
and is not a malfunction.  
Subwoofer On or Off mode  
Adjustments  
Speaker level adjustment  
The unit is equipped with a built-in test signal generator for  
easy balance adjustment of the channels. The test signal  
"travels" from channel to channel. Adjust the sound level for  
the same apparent loudness from each channel at listening  
position.  
If you connect a subwoofer to this unit, change the Subwoofer  
mode to "S-W ON". Low-frequency effect signals are sent to  
the subwoofer. In "S-W OFF", low-frequency effect signals are  
directed to the other speakers.  
1
2
Play the Dolby Surround sound.  
En  
Press MANUAL SELECT on the remote control.  
"S-W OFF" or "S-W ON" is displayed.  
The left and right front speakers create the stereo effect.  
The center speaker helps achieve precise sound positioning over  
a broad sound field.  
To stop speaker level adjustment  
Press s.  
3
Press f to display "S-W OFF" or g to  
display "S-W ON" to select the desired mode.  
The surround speakers enhance the "depth" of the sound field.  
To adjust the speaker level without the test signal  
1 Play the Dolby Surround sound.  
2 Press NORMAL, PHANTOM or 3 STEREO to select the mode  
for the speaker configuration.  
On the remote control, press SURROUND repeatedly.  
3 Press MANUAL SELECT repeatedly on the remote control  
until "L/R" is displayed.  
4 Press f or g to adjust the sound level of the front  
speakers.  
Subwoofer mode setting is common to Dolby Digital and  
Dolby Pro Logic.  
1
Press NORMAL, PHANTOM or 3 STEREO to  
select the mode for the speaker configuration (see  
"Dolby Surround modes").  
On the remote control, press SURROUND repeatedly.  
- For playback with the supplied speakers, select  
"NORMAL".  
2
Hold down MANUAL SELECT on the remote  
control until "L" flashes in the display.  
The indication for the currently adjustable channel flashes  
in the display and the test signal automatically cycles  
through the following channels:  
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the sound level of the other  
speakers.  
To adjust the center speaker level directly on the  
remote control  
- L: The left front speaker  
1 Play the Dolby Surround sound.  
2 Press SURROUND repeatedly to select "NORMAL" or "3  
STEREO".  
- C: The center speaker  
- R: The right front speaker  
- RS: The right surround speaker  
- LS: The left surround speaker  
3 Press CENTER LEVEL + or -.  
To adjust the rear (surround) speaker level directly  
on the remote control  
3
Press f or g on the remote control to  
adjust the sound level.  
- For the left and right front speakers: Press f to shift  
the balance to the left and g to shift to the right.  
- For the center and the surround speakers: Press f  
to de-emphasize the channel and g to emphasize  
the channel.  
1 Play the Dolby Surround sound.  
2 Press SURROUND repeatedly to select "NORMAL" or  
"PHANTOM".  
3 Press REAR LEVEL + or -.  
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You cannot adjust the surround speaker level for LS and RS  
channels separately. To do that, see "To adjust the speaker  
level without the test signal".  
Delay time adjustment  
Sounds from the surround speakers or the center speaker are In Dolby Digital, dynamic range between soft and loud sounds  
reproduced a split second after the front speakers for the effect can be adjusted to suit your desired playback volume.  
of "depth".  
Dynamic range adjustment  
Low-frequency effect level adjustment  
Dolby Digital has a discrete channel for LFE (low-frequency  
effects), which reproduces sounds such as explosions and  
rumbles in movie soundtracks with astonishing realism.  
1
2
Play the Dolby Digital sound.  
1
2
Play the Dolby Surround sound.  
Hold down a until "MIDNIGHT THEATER"  
appears on the display.  
Press NORMAL, PHANTOM or 3 STEREO to  
select the mode for the speaker configuration.  
On the remote control, press SURROUND repeatedly.  
En  
3
Press f or g to select one of the dynamic  
range modes.  
1
2
Play the Dolby Digital sound.  
Hold down T-BASS on the remote control until  
"LFE" is displayed.  
3
4
Press MANUAL SELECT repeatedly on the remote  
control to select delay time to adjust.  
- C _MS: Delay time setting for center speaker  
- S _MS: Delay time setting for surround speakers  
- MIN: Minimum dynamic range compression. Enjoy the  
full dynamic range of the sound track as experienced in  
a movie theater.  
- STD: Standard dynamic range compression  
recommended by the software producers when playing  
back at home. Default.  
- MAX: Maximum dynamic range compression. Keeps  
soft sounds and dialogs intelligible even with the overall  
volume turned down. Select this mode when you have  
to keep the volume low, for example, when playing back  
late at night.  
3
Press f or g repeatedly to adjust the LFE  
level.  
Adjust between OFF and -20 dB to 0 dB (maximum effect)  
in 5 dB steps. The default is "LFE 0".  
Press f or g to adjust the delay time.  
- For center speaker: Adjust the delay time so that screen  
dialogs are heard clearly and naturally.  
LFE is not available for Dolby Pro Logic.  
Adjust between 0 ms (milliseconds) and 5 ms in 1 ms  
steps. The default is "C 0MS" (no delay).  
- For surround speakers:  
Dolby Digital: Adjust between 0 and 15 ms in 5 ms steps.  
The default is "S 5MS".  
Dolby Pro Logic: Adjust between 15 and 30 ms in 5 ms  
steps. The default is "S 20MS".  
Dynamic range adjustment is not available for Dolby Pro  
Logic.  
Adjustment of the delay time setting in Dolby Digital affects  
that of Dolby Pro Logic, and vice versa. Surround speaker  
delay time in Dolby Digital of 0 ms, 5 ms, 10 ms and 15 ms,  
corresponds to 15 ms, 20 ms, 25 ms and 30 ms in Dolby  
Pro Logic, respectively.  
Delay time adjustment is available only for speakers that  
are activated.  
 
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SOUND ADJUSTMENTS  
Graphic equalizer  
Selects a sound equalization curve to match the music type.  
1
Press SOUND MODE three times so that "GEQ"  
is displayed.  
2
Turn MULTI JOG to select one of the five  
equalization curves and then press ENTER.  
If there is no MULTI JOG operation within 4 seconds, the  
setting is canceled.  
En  
- ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass  
- POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange  
- LATIN: Accented higher frequencies for Latin music.  
- CLASSIC: Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble  
- JAZZ: Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music.  
To select with the remote control  
Press GEQ repeatedly to select one of the five curves.  
Super T-BASS  
BBE  
Emphasizes low frequencies for a powerful sound.  
Enhances high frequency for sound clarity .  
To display the current GEQ mode  
Press GEQ on the remote control once.  
The mode will be displayed for 4 seconds.  
1
Press SOUND MODE once so that "T-BASS" is  
1
Press SOUND MODE twice so that "BBE" is  
displayed.  
displayed.  
2
Turn MULTI JOG to select one of the three  
emphasis levels or the off position and then press  
ENTER.  
If there is no MULTI JOG operation within 4 seconds, the  
setting is canceled.  
2
Turn MULTI JOG to select one of the three  
enhancement levels or the off position and then  
press ENTER.  
If there is no MULTI JOG operation within 4 seconds, the  
setting is canceled.  
To cancel equalization  
Repeat step 1 and 2 above and select "GEQ OFF".  
On the remote control, press GEQ repeatedly until "GEQ  
OFF" is displayed.  
When the sound becomes distorted with the BBE effect,  
cancel it.  
The BBE system cannot be turned on when digital input is  
selected or Dolby Pro Logic is activated.  
To select with the remote control  
Press T-BASS repeatedly to select one of the three levels or  
the off position.  
When the sound becomes distorted with the T-BASS effect,  
cancel it.  
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TIMER OPERATIONS  
4
Press f or g to set the timer-activated  
duration, then press aSET or ENTER.  
With each press, the timer-activated duration changes in  
5-minute steps between 5 to 240 minutes.  
If there is no button input for 4 seconds, the current setting  
is entered automatically.  
MULTI JOG is also available in place of f or g.  
En  
5
6
Adjust the volume and tone for timed playback.  
If the volume level is set to 21 or higher, it is automatically  
turned down to 20 when the unit is turned on by the timer.  
Prepare the source.  
To play CD(s), load disc(s).  
To play the radio, select the band and tune in to the desired  
station.  
To play external equipment connected to the DIGITAL IN  
(PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL) OPTICAL (VIDEO) jack or the  
VIDEO/AUX jacks, set an external timer for the equipment  
so that its playback begins at the same time.  
* Move the Window up to reveal the operation buttons with  
WINDOW UP if needed.  
Timer playback  
Turns on the unit at a specified time for the specified duration.  
Make sure the clock is set correctly.  
Sleep timer  
1
Press one of the function buttons to select the  
desired playback source.  
Turns off the unit automatically after a specified time.  
7
Press POWER 6STANDBY/ON to turn the unit  
off.  
"5" remains on the display to indicate the timer standby  
mode.  
At timer-on time, the unit turns on and plays the selected  
source. After the specified timer-activated duration, the  
unit turns off again.  
1
Press SLEEP on the remote control.  
"SLP" appears on the display.  
2
Press FUNCTION MODE repeatedly until "TIMER"  
is displayed, turn MULTI JOG to select " PLAY"  
within 4 seconds, and then press ENTER within  
4 seconds.  
2
Press f or g repeatedly to set the sleep  
timer duration.  
With each press, the timer duration changes in 5-minute  
steps between 5 to 240 minutes. If there is no button input  
for 4 seconds, the current setting is entered automatically.  
The unit turns off after the selected time.  
"5" indicator lights up, and the timer-on time and the  
source name appear alternately on the display.  
On the remote control, press TIMER repeatedly until  
Timer playback will not begin unless the unit is turned off  
first.  
Connected equipment cannot be turned on or off by the built-  
in timer of this unit. Use an external timer.  
The timer source can be changed with the function buttons  
before completing step 3.  
"
PLAY" is displayed, and then go to the next step  
MULTI JOG is also available in place of f or g.  
within 6 seconds.  
To check the remaining time until the unit turns off  
Press SLEEP on the remote control. The remaining time is  
displayed for 4 seconds.  
3
Press f or g to set the timer-on time, then  
press aSET or ENTER.  
MULTI JOG is also available in place of f or g.  
To cancel the sleep timer  
Press SLEEP twice on the remote control so that "SLP oFF"  
is displayed.  
 
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To display the timer setting  
Press TIMER on the remote control repeatedly until  
"
PLAY" is displayed.  
The timer-on time, the source and the timer-activated duration  
are displayed for 6 seconds.  
Tip:  
Timer setting can be displayed even while the unit is turned  
off, and at that time if you press ENTER or awithin 6 seconds  
after TIMER on the remote control is pressed, you can enter  
the timer setting mode and change the setting.  
En  
To change the timer setting  
Re-set the timer again.  
To cancel the timer  
Press FUNCTION MODE repeatedly until "TIMER" is  
displayed, turn MULTI JOG to select " OFF" within 4  
seconds, and then press ENTER within 4 seconds. "5"  
disappears from the display.  
On the remote control, press TIMER repeatedly until " OFF"  
is displayed.  
Tip:  
Your timer setting is retained even if the timer is canceled.  
Next time the timer is activated, you can change your previous  
setting, or simply use the same setting again.  
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REFERENCE  
Resetting the unit  
If an unusual condition occurs in the display window, reset  
the unit as follows:  
1 Press POWER to turn off the power.  
If the power cannot be turned off, disconnect the AC power  
cord, then plug it in again.  
2 Hold down FUNCTION MODE and press POWER.  
Everything stored in memory after purchase is cleared.  
Care and maintenance  
Troubleshooting  
Occasional care and maintenance of the unit and the software If your unit fails to perform properly, check the following guide  
are needed to optimize the performance of your unit.  
and the relevant sections of the Operating Instructions.  
To clean the cabinet  
There is no sound.  
Are the speakers and AC power cord connected properly?  
Use a soft and dry cloth. If the unit surfaces are extremely  
dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent  
solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine  
or thinner.  
The unit shut off suddenly.  
En  
Possibly a short circuit in the speaker terminals. Disconnect  
the AC power cord from the AC power outlet and re-connect  
the speaker cords correctly.  
Care of CDs  
When a CD becomes dirty, wipe it from the center out with a  
cleaning cloth. After playing a CD, store it in its case. Do not  
keep it in hot or humid places.  
The unit blacks out when the unit is turned off.  
Is ECO mode set to on?  
Erroneous display.  
Reset the unit.  
Poor radio reception.  
Check antenna connection. Adjust the antenna to find the  
best reception.  
Move unit and antenna away from other electric appliances  
and cords.  
The CD player works poorly.  
Is the disc correctly loaded?  
Is the disc dirty?  
Is the lens affected by condensation? If so, wait  
approximately one hour and try again.  
 
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CD PLAYER  
Laser  
D/A converter  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Harmonic distortion  
COPYRIGHT  
Specifications  
Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)  
1 bit dual  
85 dB (1 kHz, 0 dB)  
Check copyright laws relevant to recordings from discs, radio  
or tape for the country where the unit is to be used.  
MAIN UNIT CX-GDS70  
TUNER  
0.05 % (1 kHz, 0 dB)  
FM tuning range  
FM usable sensitivity (IHF) 13.2 dBf  
FM antenna terminals  
AM tuning range  
87.5 MHz to 108 MHz  
BBE SYSTEM  
GENERAL  
The word "BBE" and the "BBE symbol" are trademarks of BBE  
Sound, Inc.  
75 ohms (unbalanced)  
Power requirements  
Power consumption  
Power consumption  
in standby mode  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
110 W  
With ECO mode on: 0.6 W  
With ECO mode off: 30 W  
260 x 271.5 x 364 mm  
(10 1/4 x 10 3/4 x 14 3/8 in.)  
7.5 kg (16 lbs 9 oz)  
530 kHz to 1710 kHz (10 kHz step)  
531 kHz to 1602 kHz (9 kHz step)  
350 µV/m  
En  
Under License from BBE Sound, Inc.  
AM usable sensitivity  
AM antenna  
Loop antenna  
DOLBY DIGITAL/DOLBY PRO LOGIC  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
"Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks  
of Dobly Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works.  
1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.  
AMPLIFIER  
Power output  
Weight  
Front:  
60 W + 60 W (50 Hz - 20 kHz, THD  
less than 1 %, 8 ohms)  
75 W + 75 W (1 kHz, THD less than  
10 %, 8 ohms)  
Rear (Surround):  
60 W + 60 W (1 kHz, THD less than  
1 %, 8 ohms)  
75 W + 75 W (1 kHz, THD less than  
10 %, 8 ohms)  
Center:  
60 W (1 kHz, THD less than 1 %, 8  
ohms)  
FIVE SURROUND SPEAKERS SYSTEM SX-GDS70  
(FRONT, SURROUND and CENTER SPEAKERS)  
Speaker system  
Speaker units  
Impedance  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
1 way (magnetic shielded)  
80 mm (3 1/4 in.) cone  
8 ohms  
100 x 220 x 115 mm  
(4 x 8 3/4 x 4 5/8 in.) (with pedestal)  
100 x 110 x 115 mm  
(4 x 4 3/8 x 4 5/8 in.) (without  
pedestal)  
Weight  
0.55 kg (1 lbs 3 oz)  
75 W (1 kHz, THD less than 10 %, 8  
ohms)  
0.1 % (30 W, 1 kHz, 8 ohms, DIN  
Accessories: Wall mounting screws (2)  
*The surround speakers are not magnetic shielded.  
Total harmonic distortion  
Inputs  
AUDIO/Front)  
VIDEO/AUX: 300 mV (adjustable)  
DIGITAL IN (PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL)  
OPTICAL (VIDEO): Linear PCM  
signals (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48  
kHz) and Dolby Digital bitstream  
FRONT SPEAKERS: 8 ohms or more  
SURROUND SPEAKERS: 8 ohms to  
16 ohms  
Specifications and external appearance are subject to change  
without notice.  
Outputs  
CENTER SPEAKER: 8 ohms or more  
SUB WOOFER: 1 V  
PHONES: 32 ohms or more  
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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 circuit different from  
that to which the receiver is connected.  
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for  
help.  
CAUTION  
Modifications or adjustments to this product, which are not  
expressly approved by the manufacturer, may void the users  
right or authority to operate this product.  
For assistance and information  
(United States and Puerto Rico)  
Printed in Malaysia  
 

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