Aiwa XR-DV3M operating instructions Connecting Optional Equipment

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CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING OPTIONAL

EQUIPMENT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO OUT JACK

S-video signals can be output through this jack.

Use an S-video cable to connect to the S-video input jack of video equipment (VCRs, TV, etc.).

NOTE

•When an external TV is connected, do not place the TV near the unit; otherwise the sound and picture of the unit may be distorted.

•Be sure to connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack directly to a TV set, not through a VCR or other video equipment. Otherwise, the picture noise may appear when playing copy protected DVDs.

SUPER WOOFER

AUX IN

LINE OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)

Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment for details.

•The connecting cords are not supplied. Obtain the necessary connecting cords.

•Consult your local AIWA dealer for optional equipment.

AUDIO IN JACKS (FRONT)

AUX IN JACKS (REAR)

Analog sound signals can be input through these jacks.

Use a cable with RCA phono plugs to connect audio equipment (turntables, LD players, MD players, VCRs, TV, etc.).

Connect the red plug to the R (right) jack, and the white plug to the L (left) jack.

When connecting a turntable

Use an AIWA turntable equipped with a built-in equalizer amplifier.

VIDEO IN JACK

Video signals can be input through this jack.

Use a cable with RCA phono plugs to connect to the video output jack of video equipment (VCRs, LD players, etc.).

LINE OUT JACKS

Analog sound signals can be output through these jacks.

Use a cable with RCA phono plugs to connect audio equipment. Connect the red plug to the LINE OUT R (right) jack, and the white plug to the LINE OUT L (left) jack.

VIDEO OUT JACK

Video signals can be output through this jack.

Use a cable with RCA phono plugs to connect to the video input jack of video equipment (VCRs, TV, etc.).

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DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) JACK

Digital sound signals can be output from the disc player through this jack. Use an optical cable to connect digital audio equipment (DAT deck, MD recorder, etc.).

Remove the dust cap a from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack. Then, connect an optical cable plug to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

When the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack is not being used

Attach the supplied dust cap.

When connecting an MD recorder

When connecting an MD recorder using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack, make sure to set the "Digital Stream" to "Down Mix PCM" (see "AUDIO OUTPUT SETTING", page 43).

•Recording onto an MD may not be done successfully with certain discs.

Notes on connecting to external amplifiers

This unit supports play of discs recorded with the Dolby Digital system and the DTS Digital Surround system.

To play in the Dolby Digital system, this unit needs to be connected to a Dolby Digital decoder unit or an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

To play in the DTS Digital Surround system, this unit needs to be connected to a DTS decoder unit or an amplifier equipped with a DTS decoder via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

When connecting to such decoder or a decoder-equipped amplifier, the audio output setting must be changed appropriately in the DVD setup (see "AUDIO OUTPUT SETTING", page 43).

CAUTION ON CONNECTING EQUIPMENT TO THE DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) JACK

If the audio output setting of the DVD setup is not set appropriately to your configuration, merely attempting to play a DVD may cause a high level of noise which could harm your ears and damage the speakers.

Carefully read and follow instructions for "AUDIO OUTPUT SETTING", page 43.

If you are not connecting to Dolby Digital or DTS decoders or decoder-equipped amplifiers, or if you are not connecting to external amplifiers at all, you do not need to change the default audio output setting.

3SUPER WOOFER JACK

Connect an optional powered sub woofer with a built-in amplifier to the jack.