STEREO RECEIVER RECEPTOR ESTEREO AMPLI-TUNER STEREO AV-S17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES MODE D'EMPLOI En (English) E (Español) F (Français) For assistance and information call toll free 1-800-BUY-AIWA (United States and Puerto Rico) 8A-AR5-903-01 000620CCK-Y-M U 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 user's right or authority to operate this product. For assistance and information Printed in Malaysia call toll free 1-800-BUY-AIWA (United States and Puerto Rico) ENGLISH WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Installation 1 Water and moisture -- Do not use this unit near water, such as near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like. 2 Heat -- Do not use this unit near heat sources, 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 higher 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 each side. - Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings. - Do not 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 Wall or ceiling mounting -- The unit should not be mounted on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the Operating Instructions. "CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL." Explanation of Graphical Symbols: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Electric Power 1 Power sources -- Connect this unit only to power sources specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the unit. 2 Polarization -- As a safety feature, some units are equipped with polarized AC power plugs which can only be inserted one way into a power outlet. If it is difficult or impossible to insert the AC power plug into an outlet, turn the plug over and try again. If it is not still inserted easily into the outlet, please call a qualified service technician to service or replace the outlet. To avoid defeating the safety feature of the polarized plug, do not force it into a power outlet. 3 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 outlets and extension cords beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock. 4 Extension cord -- To help prevent electric shock, do not use a polarized AC power plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the polarized plug can be completely inserted to prevent exposure of the blades of the plug. 5 When not in use -- Unplug the AC power cord from the AC power outlet 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. 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. AV-S17 Serial No. (Lot No.) 1 ENGLISH Outdoor Antenna 1 Power lines -- When connecting an outdoor antenna, make sure it is located away from power lines. 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/NFPA70, 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. Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ................................................................... 1 PREPARATIONS CONNECTIONS .................................................................. 3 SETTING THE CLOCK ........................................................ 6 BEFORE OPERATION ........................................................ 7 SOUND CUSTOM AUDIO ADJUSTMENT ....................................... 8 ELECTRONIC GRAPHIC EQUALIZER .............................. 9 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) BASIC OPERATIONS SELECTION OF AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE ......................... 9 RECORDING AN AUDIO SOURCE ................................. 10 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250 PART H) RADIO RECEPTION MANUAL TUNING ............................................................. 11 PRESETTING STATIONS ................................................. 12 TIMER SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER .......................................... 12 NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Maintenance Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating Instructions. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 13 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................ 14 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......................................... 14 PARTS INDEX ................................................................... 14 Damage Requiring Service Have the unit 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 - 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. En E (Españo F (França Check your accessories Remote control FM antenna AM antenna Operating Instructions, etc. ENGLISH 2 PREPARATIONS CONNECTIONS Before connecting the AC cord The rated voltage of your unit shown on the rear panel is 120 V AC. Check that the rated voltage matches your local voltage. 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 NOTE Insert the plugs fully into the jacks. Loose connections may produce a humming sound or other noise interference. IMPORTANT Connect the speakers, antennas, and all other external equipment first. Then connect the AC cord at the end. *1 Be sure to connect the VIDEO OUT terminal of a DVD player directly to a TV set, not through this unit. Otherwise, the picture noise may appear when playing copy protected DVDs. *2 When connecting a monaural video, use a stereo-mono connecting cord (not supplied). FRONT Camcorder to VIDEO OUT to AUDIO OUT DVD or Video 1*2 /MD player TV to VIDEO IN to AUDIO IN(Video 1/MD) to VIDEO IN(Video 1) to AUDIO OUT to VIDEO OUT(Video 1)* 1 o to AUDIO OUTPUT o o REAR o o o o to AUDIO OUT Video 2* or LD/Cable TV 2 o o to VIDEO OUT CD player o o o to OUTPUT Turntable to AUDIO IN (Video 2) to VIDEO IN (Video 2) o o to LINE IN Tape deck to LINE OUT 3 ENGLISH 1 and 2 in the illustration correspond to the following details. 2AM antenna 1Sub woofer 2FM antenna 1Speaker system A Right Left 1Speaker system B Right Left CONNECTING SPEAKERS1 Speaker terminals Connect front speakers (system A and/or B) and sub woofer to the corresponding speaker terminals on the unit: - the front speaker cords to the SPEAKERS terminals - for more powerful bass, the sub woofer (with a built-in amplifier) cord to the SUB WOOFER 3 jack Lift up the terminal flap, insert the speaker cord lead into the terminal slot, then close the flap. Check that the cord is connected securely. En Speaker impedance For all speakers, use speakers of 8 ohms or more. E (Españo 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 · The sub woofer sound will be output only when the speaker system A (the front speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A terminals) is selected. · 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 SPEAKERS terminals. · Do not leave objects generating magnetism near the speakers. F (França ENGLISH 4 PREPARATIONS CONNECTING THE SUPPLIED ANTENNAS 2 Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 terminals and the AM antenna to the AM LOOP terminals. FM antenna AM antenna ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL Inserting batteries Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries. 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. To stand the AM loop antenna on a surface Fix the claw to the slot as shown in the illustration. Using the remote control The instructions in this manual refer mainly to the buttons on the main unit. Some buttons have two functions. · To use the function indicated on the button, or on the plate in black, simply press the button. · To use the function indicated on the plate in green, press the button while pressing the SHIFT button. Important · The ENTER button on the remote control does not substitute for the ENTER button on the main unit. This button is for operating the DVD player only (see the next page.) · In principal, the TUNING UP and DOWN buttons on the remote control substitute for N (TUNING UP) and M (TUNING DOWN) buttons on the main unit. To position the antennas FM feeder antenna: Extend this antenna horizontally in a T shape and fix its ends to the wall. AM loop antenna: Position for the best reception. NOTE · Do not bring the FM antenna near metal objects or curtain rails. · Do not bring the AM anten ...