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Aiwa AV-X120 User Manual

Aiwa AV-X120
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Aiwa AV-X120 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAiwa
ModelAV-X120
CategoryStereo Receiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

PRECAUTIONS

Installation Precautions

Guidelines for proper unit placement and ventilation to prevent damage or hazards.

Electrical Safety and Power Connection

Instructions for safe power connection, plug usage, and cord handling.

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

Unit Cleaning and Maintenance

Guidelines for cleaning the unit's cabinet to optimize performance.

Service and Damage Information

Conditions requiring professional servicing and a warning against self-repair.

CONNECTIONS

Pre-Connection Checks

Verify unit voltage matches local supply before connecting AC cord.

Connecting External Equipment

Guide to connecting various audio/video devices using color-coded jacks.

SPEAKER SETUP AND CONNECTION

Speaker Terminal Connections

Instructions for connecting front, center, and surround speakers to terminals.

Speaker Impedance Selection

How to set the impedance selector for front/center speakers.

Correct Speaker Polarity

Importance of connecting speakers with correct polarity for proper sound.

Speaker Placement for Sound Effects

Guidance on positioning speakers for optimal Dolby Pro Logic or DSP effects.

ANTENNA AND REMOTE CONTROL

Connecting Supplied Antennas

How to connect FM and AM antennas to the unit.

Outdoor Antenna Connection

Recommendation and method for connecting an outdoor antenna for better reception.

Remote Control Operation

Inserting batteries, battery replacement, and general usage notes for the remote.

BEFORE OPERATION AND CLOCK SETTING

Unit Power On/Off Procedure

Steps to turn the AV-X120 receiver on and off.

Front Speaker System Selection

How to select between speaker systems A, B, or both.

Display Name Customization

How to rename the AUX/TV and VIDEO 2 input labels.

Headphone Usage

Instructions for connecting and using headphones, including speaker muting.

Setting the Unit Clock

Step-by-step guide to setting the unit's internal clock and display options.

SOUND CUSTOMIZATION

Volume, Balance, and Mute Control

How to adjust volume, left/right balance, and temporarily mute sound.

BBE System for Clarity

Explains the BBE system and how to adjust its levels for high-frequency clarity.

Super T-BASS System for Bass

Explains the T-BASS system and how to adjust its levels for low-frequency enhancement.

Sound Adjustments During Recording

Notes on how volume and tone adjustments affect recordings.

AUDIO ENHANCEMENT FEATURES

Electronic Graphic Equalizer (GEQ)

How to use the GEQ to select from five equalization modes for different music types.

DSP Surround Sound Modes

How to select DSP surround modes to create environmental sound effects.

GEQ and DSP Mode Control

How to cancel modes and control GEQ/DSP via remote.

BASIC OPERATIONS

Selecting Audio/Video Sources

How to choose between different input sources for listening or watching.

Recording Audio Sources

Steps to record audio from selected sources to tape or MD.

Monitoring Recordings

How to listen to the source being recorded using the TAPE MONITOR function.

RADIO RECEPTION MODES

Manual Radio Tuning

How to tune into FM and AM radio stations manually.

Auto Search Tuning

How to automatically scan and tune to the next available station.

FM Stereo Noise Reduction (Mono)

How to switch to mono reception to reduce noise on FM stereo broadcasts.

Direct Radio Tuning

How to directly tune to a station by entering its frequency.

PRESETTING RADIO STATIONS

Storing Preset Stations

How to store favorite radio stations for quick access.

Tuning to Preset Stations

How to tune directly to a stored preset radio station.

Clearing Preset Stations

Instructions on how to delete a stored preset station.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND

Dolby Pro Logic Overview

Explanation of Dolby Pro Logic for home theater surround sound.

Dolby Pro Logic Prerequisites

Checks required before using Dolby Pro Logic (speakers, connections).

Selecting Dolby Pro Logic Modes

How to choose the optimal Dolby Pro Logic mode based on speakers.

Recommended Dolby Pro Logic Modes

Table showing recommended modes for different speaker setups.

SPEAKER LEVEL AND DELAY ADJUSTMENT

Speaker Balance Adjustment Overview

Using the test signal generator for speaker balance adjustment.

Adjusting Surround Speaker Delay Time

How to adjust the delay time for surround speakers.

Adjusting Speaker Sound Levels

How to fine-tune center and surround speaker volumes after initial balance.

TIMER AND GENERAL CARE

Setting the Sleep Timer

How to set the unit to automatically turn off after a specified time.

Unit Cleaning and Cabinet Care

Instructions for cleaning the unit's exterior safely.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FM and AM Tuner Specifications

Technical details for the FM and AM tuner sections.

Amplifier and Input/Output Specifications

Power output, distortion, and I/O details for the amplifier.

General Unit Specifications

Power requirements, consumption, dimensions, and weight of the unit.

Trademark Information

Trademark information for BBE and Dolby Pro Logic systems.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND PARTS INDEX

General and Tuner Troubleshooting

Solutions for common issues like no sound, static, or distorted tuner reception.

Resetting the Unit

How to perform a factory reset to resolve malfunctions.

Parts and Remote Control Index

An alphabetical index of unit parts and their corresponding page numbers.

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