Aiwa Avj X33 Operating Instructions

							PREPARATION
11
Connections
 Make one of the following connections, depending on
the capabilities of your existing equipment.
Tips
 Depending on your TV and other equipment you
wish to connect, there are various ways you could
connect the 
DVD Receiver. Use one of the connec-
tions described below.
 Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR or other
devices as necessary to make the best connections.
–
Make sure the DVD Receiver is connected directly to
the TV. Select the correct AV input on your TV.
–Do not connect your DVD Receiverto TV via your
VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy
protection system.
Video connection 
Connect the MONITOR OUT VIDEO jack on the DVD
Receiver to the video in jack on the TV using the video
cable (V).
S-Video connection 
Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD Receiver
to the S-Video in jack on the TV using the S-Video
cable (S).
Component Video (Color Stream®) 
connection
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the
DVD Receiverto the corresponding in jacks on the TV
using an Y Pb Pr cable (C).
Connecting to a TV
YPbPr
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
L
VIDEO 
INPUTS-VIDEO 
INPUT
Rear of TV
Rear of DVD Receiver
SVC
Y
   S VIDEO
(DVD ONLY)          VIDEO
PB/CBPR/CRCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
 
						

							12
Connections (Continued)
Connecting to External Equipment
(not supplied)
88 8
8 8
Connection 
Connect  the VIDEO (AUDIO R/L) jacks on the DVD
Receiver to the AUDIO OUTPUT (L/R) jacks on the
VCR, LD player, etc using the audio cables.
Tip
Press FUNCTION on the remote control to select input
to these jacks.
VIDEO appears on the Display Window.
 
						

							PREPARATION
13
Connections (Continued)
FM antenna (supplied) AM Loop antenna (supplied)
B A
88 8
8 8
Antenna Connections
Connect the supplied FM/AM antenna for listening to the radio.

Connect the AM Loop antenna to the AM LOOP connector.

Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 Ωconnector.

When you connect the supplied AM Loop antenna, connect the black cord (B) to the   terminal, and the white
cord (A) to the other terminal.
Notes To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM Loop antenna away from the DVD Receiver and other components.

Be sure to fully extend the FM  antenna.

After connecting the FM  antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.
Tip
If you have poor FM reception, use a 75Ωcable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna as
shown below.
 
						

							14
Connections (Continued)
88 8
8 8
Front speaker
      (Right)Front speaker
        (Left)Centre speaker
   Surround speaker
    (Right surround)    Subwoofer       Surround speaker
         (Left surround)
Speaker System Connection
Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cords.
To obtain the best possible surround sound, adjust the speaker parameters (volume, distance, etc.).
Notes
 Be sure to match the speaker cable to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cables are
reversed, the sound will be distorted  and will lack base.
 If you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers.

Do not disassemble the front covers of supplied speakers.

Speaker stand is optional.
About Ferrite Core
Be sure to attach the ferrite core to the speaker cables
(for connecting to this unit).
This ferrite core can reduce noises.
How to attach the ferrite core 
1Press the stopper [a] of the ferrite core to open.
2Wind the Center cable once on the ferrite core.
Pass the others straight on the ferrite core.
3Close the ferrite core unitl it clicks.
Notes
 Take care not to pinch the speaker cables between the 
ferrite cores.
 Attach the ferrite core near the unit (Refer to the fig.3 and 
comment.).
1
2
3
a
88 8
8 8
The length here is
short as much as
possible.
 
						

							PREPARATION
15
Connections (Continued)
Centre Speaker
Front Speaker
(Left)
Speaker Positioning Example
Surround Speaker
(Right) Front Speaker
(Right) Subwoofer
Speaker Positioning
In the case of normal position use the 6 speakers (2 front speakers, centre speaker, 2 surround speakers and 
subwoofer).
•Front speakers
According to your listening position set up the speakers for equal distance. And by hearing position set up the interval between
speakers to 45 degree.
•Centre speaker
The centre speakers and front speakers are ideally the same height. But normally place it above or below the television.
•Surround speakers
Place left and right behind the listening area. These speakers recreate sound motion and atmosphere required for surround
sound playback. For best results, do not install the surround speakers too far behind the listening position and install them at or
above the level of the listener’s ears. It is also effective to direct the surround speakers towards a wall or ceiling to further 
disperse the sound.
In the case of a smaller room size, if the audience is near to the rear wall set the surround speakers opposite each other, and
set the surround speakers above 60 - 90 cm than the listener’s ears.
•Subwoofer
This can be placed in any front position.
Surround Speaker
(Left)
Note Speaker stand is optional.
To attach the foot pads 
To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads to the speakers without
Subwoofer, as shown.
Foot pads
 
						

							16
Selecting the Output/Input Source
Follow these guidelines to select and switch among the
various DVD Receiver input and output sources:
•CD/DVD
To view output from the DVD:
Press FUNCTION on the remote.
The “CD/DVD”appears in the Display Window.
•TUNER FM/AM
To listen to AM/FM radio broadcasts:
Press TUNER/BAND to toggle between AM and FM
radio. The selected frequency appears in the display
window.
•INPUT SELECT
To listen to an audio source connected to the
AUDIO IN (L/R) jack of VIDEO:
Press FUNCTION on the remote control repeatedly.
The “VIDEO”appears in the Display Window.
Audio will come from an external source connected
to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of VIDEO (for rear
panel).
3
45 12
6
789
10/010-/--
PAUSE
TUNER/
BAND
FUNCTION
 
						

							PREPARATION
17
Before Operation  
Mini Glossary for Audio Stream & 
Surround mode
DTS
Allows you to enjoy 5.1(or 6) discrete channels of high quality
digital audio from DTS program sources such as discs, DVD
and compact discs, etc.bearing the trademark. DTS Digital
Surround delivers up to 6 channels of transparent audio(which
means identical to the original masters) and results in excep-
tional clarity throughout a true 360 degree sound field. The
term DTS is a trademark of DTS Technology, LLC.
Manufactured under license from DTS Technology, LLC.
DOLBY DIGITAL
The Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1
channels of digital surround sound from a Dolby Digital pro-
gram source. If you play DVDs with “”mark, you can enjoy
even better sound quality, greater spatial accuracy, and
improved dynamic range.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC
Use this mode when playing movie or Dolby Digital 2 channel
which carries the “”mark. This mode provides the effect
of being in a movie theatre or live concert house-an effect with
an intensity which can only be obtained through DOLBY PRO
LOGIC SURROUND. The effect of the front/back/left/right
movement of the sound image, as well as the sense of fixed
position in the sound image, is much clearer and more dynam-
ic than before.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth output channels
from two-channel sources. This is done using an advanced,
high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial
properties of the original recording without adding any new
sounds or tonal colorations.
PLIIMOVIE mode:
The Movie mode is for use with stereo television shows and all
programs encoded in Dolby Surround. The result is enhanced
soundfield directionality that approaches the quality of discrete
5.1-channel sound.
PLII MUSIC mode:
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings.
A.F.D. AUTO 
Software with multichannel surround audio signals is played
according to the way it was recorded.
Notes 
This function is available during only playback mode.
 
A.F.D. AUTO is not applicable when headphone is used.
Sound Mode
You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one
of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the
program you want to listen to.
A) By pressing MODE button 
Each time you press MODE button, the sound mode is
changed in the following order;
FLAT →ROCK →POP →JAZZ →CLASSIC →NEWS →
LINK →FLAT ...
Tips

FLAT: Linear frequency response.

ROCK: Reproduces the acoustics of rock music.

POP: Reproduces the acoustics of pop music.

JAZZ: Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

CLASSIC: Reproduces the acoustics of orchestral
music.
 NEWS: Reproduces the acoustics of TV news sound.

LINK: Reproduces the same sound from the front
speaker (L/R) and surround speaker (L/R).
(This function available 2-channel mode only) 
B) By pressing AUTO FORMAT DIRECT button  
Each time you press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT button,
the sound mode is changed in the following order;
A.F.D. AUTO → DOLBY PL →PLIIMOVIE → PLIIMUSIC →
A.F.D. AUTO ...
(This function available 2-channel mode only) 
Notes 
MP3 disc is not available.
 
This function is available during only playback mode.
 
Sound Mode is not applicable when headphone is used.
When DVD is inserted.You can change the sound mode of DVD (Dolby Digital, DTS,
PRO LOGIC, etc) by pressing the AUDIObutton on the remote 
during playback.
Although the DVD contents differ from disc to disc, the follow-
ing explains the basic operation when this feature is used.
Each time you press AUDIO button, the sound mode of DVD is
changed as the following order;
→→ →
For your reference
•The DVD Receiver memorizes the last mode 
settings for each source individually.
•You can identify the encoding format of program 
software by looking at its packaging.
- Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the  logo.
- Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled with
the logo.
- DTS Digital Surround discs are marked with the
.
Note
 
Sound Mode is not applicable when headphone is used.
 
						

							18
Before Operation (Continued)
General Explanation
This manual gives basic instructions for operating the
DVD Receiver. Some DVDs require specific operation or
allow only limited operation during playback. When this
occurs, the symbol  appears on the TV screen, indi-
cating that the operation is not permitted by the DVD
Receiver or is not available on the disc.
On-Screen Display
General playback status can be displayed on the TV
screen. Some items can be changed on the menu.
On-screen display operation
1
Press DVD DISPLAY during playback.
2
Press V/vto select an item.
The selected item will be highlighted.
3
Press B/bto change the setting of an item.
The number buttons can also be used for setting
numbers (e.g., title number). For some functions,
press ENTER to execute the setting.
Temporary Feedback Field Icons
Repeat Title
Repeat Chapter
Repeat Track (non-PBC Video CDs, MP3, CD)
Repeat All Tracks (non-PBC Video CDs, MP3, CD)
Repeat Off
Resume play from this point
Action prohibited or not available
Notes
Some discs may not provide all of the features on the
on-screen display example shown below.
If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the on-screen
display disappears.
RESUME
OFF
ALL
TRACK
CHAPT
TITLE
Items
Title Number
Chapter Number
Time search
Audio language 
and Digital Audio 
Output mode
Subtitle language
Angle
Sound
Function (Press V/vto select desired item)
Shows the current title number and total number of titles,
and skips to the desired title number.
Shows the current chapter number and total number of
chapters, and skips to the desired chapter number.
Shows the elapsed playing time, and 
searches the point directly from the elapsed time.
Shows the current audio soundtrack language,
encoding method, and channel number, and 
changes the setting.
Shows the current subtitles language, and 
changes the setting.
Shows the current angle number and total number of
angles, and changes the angle number.
Shows the current sound mode, and 
changes the setting.
Selection Method
B/ b,or
Numbers, ENTER
B/ b,./ >or
Numbers, ENTER
Numbers, ENTER
B/ b,or
AUDIO
B/ b,or
SUBTITLE
B/ b,or
ANGLE
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
1 /3
1 /12
0:20:09
1 ENG
D
5.1 CH
OFF
1 /1
AUTO
Items
Track Number
Time
Audio Channel
Sound
Function (Press V/vto select desired item)
Shows the current track number, total number of tracks, PBC
On mode or skips to the desired track number in the PBC Off
mode 
Shows the elapsed playing time (Display only)
Shows the audio channel, and 
changes the audio channel.
Shows the current sound mode, and 
changes the setting.
Selection Method
B/ b,or
Numbers, ENTER
–
B/ b,or
AUDIO
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
1 /3
AUTO
0:20:09
ST
VCD2.0VCD1.1
DVD
 
						

							PREPARATION
19
Before Operation (Continued)
Initial Settings
You can set your personal preferences on the DVD 
function mode.
General Operation
1
Press DVD SETUP.
The Setup menu appears.
2
Use V/vto select the desired option.
The screen will show the current setting for the
selected option, as well as alternate setting(s).
3
While the desired option is selected, press b,
then V/vto select the desired setting.
4
Press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Some options require additional steps.
5
Press DVD SETUP, RETURN, or H(PLAY) to
exit the setup menu.
Language
Disc Language 
Select a language for the disc’s Menu, Audio, and
Subtitle features.
O
riginal: The original language set for the disc is selected.
Other : To select another language, use number buttons to
enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the 
language code list on page 34. If you enter the wrong 
language code, press CLEAR.
Note
Disc Language selection may not work for some DVDs.
Menu Language
Select a language for the Setup menu. This is the menu
you see when you press DVD SETUP.
TV Aspect 
4:3 Letterbox:Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con-
nected. Displays pictures with masking bars above and
below the picture.
4:3 Panscan:Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con-
nected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen.
Both sides of the picture are cut off.
16:9 Wide:Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.
DVD
DVD
Original
German
Dutch Italian
Hungarian
Other  — — — — Polish English
French
SpanishDisc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Area Code
TV Aspect
Menu Language
5.1 Speaker Setup
Others Disc Audio
4:3 
4:3 
16:9 Letterbox
Panscan
WideDisc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Area Code
TV Aspect
Menu Language
5.1 Speaker Setup
Others Disc Audio
Original
German
Dutch Italian
Hungarian
Other  — — — — Polish English
French
SpanishDisc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Area Code
TV Aspect
Menu Language
5.1 Speaker Setup
Others Disc Audio
 
						

							20
Before Operation (Continued)
Speaker Setup
5.1 Speaker settings 
Select speaker settings, including volume balance and
distance, or test the speaker settings.
Speaker settings are only active on the Analog Multi-
Channel Output. (See “Speaker Setup”, page 29.)
Others
The DRC and PBC settings can be changed.
Press V/vto select the desired item and press
ENTER. The setting of the selected item is changed
between On and Off.
Dynamic Range Control (DRC) 
With the DVD*1format, you can hear a program’s
soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presenta-
tion possible, thanks to digital audio technology.
However, you may wish to compress the dynamic range
of the audio output (the difference between the loudest
sounds and the quietest ones). Then, you may listen to
a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of
sound. Set DRC to On for this effect.
*1: Dolby Digital only
Playback Control (PBC)
On:Video CDs with PBC are played according to the PBC.
Off:Video CDs with PBC are played the same way as Audio
CDs.
DVD
DRC
PBCOn Off
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Area Code
TV Aspect
Menu Language
5.1 Speaker Setup
Others Disc Audio
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Area Code
TV Aspect
Menu Language
5.1 Speaker Setup
Others Disc AudioSS
Front L
Volume          0 dB
Size              Small
Distance      0.3 m
Test
Return