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Owners 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-D77
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 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.
Electric P ower
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.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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 products
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.
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Remote control
FM antenna AM antenna
Operating Instructions, etc.
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.
Maintenance
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Instructions.
Dama ge Requiring Ser vice
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 NO T A TTEMPT TO SER VICE THE UNIT YOURSELF .
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................... 1
PREPARATIONS
CONNECTIONS .................................................................. 3
BEFORE OPERATION ........................................................ 7
SOUND
CUSTOM AUDIO ADJUSTMENT ....................................... 8
ELECTRONIC GRAPHIC EQUALIZER .............................. 9
DSP SURROUND .............................................................. 10
BASIC OPERATIONS
SELECTION OF AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE ....................... 11
RECORDING AN AUDIO SOURCE ................................. 12
RADIO RECEPTION
MANUAL TUNING ............................................................. 13
PRESETTING STATIONS ................................................. 14
DOLBY SURROUND AND DTS SURROUND
SELECTING DOLBY SURROUND ................................... 15
ADJUSTING DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND SOUND ..... 18
SELECTING DTS SURROUND ........................................ 19
REMOTE CONTROL
OPERATING TV, CABLE TV, VCR AND CD PLAYER ...... 20
TIMER
SETTING THE CLOCK ...................................................... 21
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER .......................................... 21
GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 22
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................ 23
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......................................... 23
PARTS INDEX ................................................................... 23
APPENDIX
ID CODES FOR TV .......................................................... A-1
ID CODES FOR CABLE TV ............................................ A-3
ID CODES FOR VCR ...................................................... A-4
ID CODES FOR CD PLAYER ......................................... A-5
ID CODES FOR DSS SATELLITE .................................. A-6
Check your accessories
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250 PART H)
NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMP
Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code
