Aiwa Avj X55 Operating Instructions

PREPARATION
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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...

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Connections (Continued)
Connecting to External Equipment
(not supplied)
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.
 

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Connections (Continued)
FM antenna (supplied) AM Loop antenna (supplied)
B A
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...

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Connections (Continued)
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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...