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Compact Disc
Stereo System
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODE D'EMPLOI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
For assistance and information
(United States and Puerto Rico)
8B-NCJ-903-01
010125AMI-U-M
XS-DS70
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PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this appliance to rain or moisture.
"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."
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
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 sources of heat, 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 greater 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 Condensation -- Moisture may form on the CD pickup lens
when:
- The unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot
- The heating system has just been turned on
- The unit is used in a very humid room
- The unit is cooled by an air conditioner
When this unit has condensation inside, it may not function
normally. Should this occur, leave the unit for a few hours,
then try to operate again.
8 Wall or ceiling mounting -- The unit should not be
mounted on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the Operating
Instructions.
Read these Operating Instructions carefully and completely
before operating the unit. All precautions on this booklet
and on the unit should be strictly followed.
Keep the Operating Instructions for future reference.
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 still does not easily insert 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 outlet.
- 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
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.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
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
Remote control
FM antenna
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
OWNER'S RECORD
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.
Model No. _____________________________
Serial No. _____________________________
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/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.
Antenna Grounding According
to the National Electrical Code
GROUND CLAMP
GROUND CLAMPS
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC SECTION
810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION
810-21)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250 PART H)
NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Maintenance
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Instructions.
Damage Requiring Service
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
- 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.
To attach the front speaker (marked "FRONT") to the
pedestal


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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
Surround speaker
Center speaker
DVD player etc.
Main unit
Front speaker
Front speaker
Subwoofer


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1 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. ).
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.).
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.
3 Connect the surround speakers.
Connect each surround speaker cord to the SURROUND
SPEAKERS R jack or the SURROUND SPEAKERS L jack.
FM antenna
AM antenna
4 Connect the center speaker.
Connect the center speaker cord to the CENTER SPEAKER
jack.
5 Connect the subwoofer.
Connect the subwoofer cord to the SUB WOOFER jack.
·Refer to the Operating Instructions of TS-WM5 for the
details.
6 Connect the supplied antennas.
Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75
terminals and
the AM antenna to the AM LOOP terminals.
7 Connect the video equipment (DVD player, LD
player, video tape player, etc.).
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.
Tip:
To activate the spectrum analyzer, connect the digital
equipment also by analog connection to the VIDEO/AUX
jacks (see below).