OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MODE D'EMPLOI
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Compact Disc
Stereo System
XS-DS70
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For assistance and information
(United States and Puerto Rico)
8B-NCJ-903-01
010125AMI-U-M
Outdoor Antenna
1 Power lines — When connecting an outdoor antenna, make
sure it is located away from power lines.
Damage Requiring Service
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
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
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.
- 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.
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OWNER'S RECORD
Antenna Grounding According
to the National Electrical Code
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.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC SECTION
810-20)
GROUND CLAMP
Model No. _____________________________
Serial No. _____________________________
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
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION
810-21)
POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
To attach the front speaker (marked "FRONT") to the
pedestal
GROUND CLAMPS
(NEC ART 250 PART H)
NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Remote control
Maintenance
FM antenna
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Instructions.
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
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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
Center speaker
Surround speaker
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Main unit
DVD player etc.
Subwoofer
Front speaker
Front speaker
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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. ).
FM antenna
AM antenna
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.).
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Connect the center speaker.
Connect the center speaker cord to the CENTER SPEAKER
jack.
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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.
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Connect the video equipment (DVD player, LD
player, video tape player, etc.).
Connect the subwoofer.
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.
Connect the subwoofer cord to the SUB WOOFER jack.
•Refer to the Operating Instructions of TS-WM5 for the
details.
Tip:
To activate the spectrum analyzer, connect the digital
equipment also by analog connection to the VIDEO/AUX
jacks (see below).
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Connect the supplied antennas.
Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 Ω terminals and
the AM antenna to the AM LOOP terminals.
3
Connect the surround speakers.
Connect each surround speaker cord to the SURROUND
SPEAKERS R jack or the SURROUND SPEAKERS L jack.
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If the video equipment does not have a digital out jack;
Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the video equipment to
the VIDEO/AUX jacks of this unit with an optional audio
connecting cord with RCA phono plugs (red plug to the R
jack, white plug to the L jack).
•When connecting an LD player via its AC-3 RF OUT
jack, use an RF demodulator to separate the analog
visual signals and the digital audio signals. Refer to the
Operating Instructions of the LD player.
To mount the surround speakers on the wall
Mount each speaker on a spot that can hold its weight.
Positioning the speakers
To achieve the optimum effects obtainable with the Dolby Digital
or the Dolby Pro Logic system, it is important to position the
speakers properly. Refer to the following illustration to find out
the best location in your room.
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Connect the television to the video equipment.
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the connected
equipment for details.
AIWA disclaims any responsibility for injury to persons
or other accidents caused by not fitting the surround
speakers properly or if the place of the installation is not
suitable.
Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.
When the AC power cord is connected to an AC outlet for
the first time, DEMO appears on the display.
To deactivate the DEMO, press DEMO/ECO.
Remote control
•Do not short-circuit the 0 and 9 speaker cord leads.
•Do not leave objects generating magnetism or objects
affected by magnetism near the speakers.
Detach the battery compartment lid at the rear of the remote
control and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with correct
polarity.
Note on positioning
L&R: Front speakers
Allow 10 cm (4 in.) clearance from the top of the unit for the
Window movement when you position the unit.
C: Center speaker
Position in the center of the two front speakers. In addition,
position on or below the TV set, if connecting a TV set to the
unit.
LS&RS: Surround speakers
Place the surround speakers directly to the side of or slightly
behind the listening area. Align them horizontally, about 1
meter (3.2 feet) above ear height.
•Replace the batteries with new ones when the operational
distance between the remote control and main unit becomes
shorter.
•Remove the batteries if the unit is not going to be used for
an extended period of time.
•The remote control may not operate if it is used under intense
sunlight, etc., or if its line of sight is obstructed.
SW: Subwoofer
Place the subwoofer on the floor close to a wall or in a corner
of the room.
•Sound output from the center and the surround speakers is
only available when the Dolby Digital system or the Dolby
Pro Logic system is activated with the appropriate setting.
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PARTS AND CONTROLS
Main unit: rear
Dynamic Integrated Neo Amplifier
Is a brand-new amplifier system where clear mid-to-high range
frequency sound, as well as rich low frequency sound, can be
reproduced and listeners can enjoy the close-to-original sound
with less distortion at either high or low volume levels.
1 AM LOOP, FM 75 Ω terminals
Plug in the supplied AM and FM antennas here.
2 DIGITAL IN (PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL)
OPTICAL (VIDEO) jack
Accepts Dolby Digital signals as well as PCM signals
(conventional digital audio signals, used, for example,
in audio CDs) from external digital equipment.
When this jack is not being used, attach the supplied
dust cap.
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3 SUB WOOFER3 jack
Connect the speaker cord of the supplied subwoofer or
an optional powered subwoofer with a built-in amplifier
here.
CENTER SPEAKER3 jack
Connect the speaker cord of the supplied center speaker
here.
4 SURROUND SPEAKERS3 jacks
Connect the speaker cord of the supplied surround
speakers here.
5 FRONT SPEAKERS3 terminals
Connect the speaker cord of the supplied front speakers
here.
6 VIDEO/AUX jacks
Accepts analog sound signals from external equipment.
7 AC power cord
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Main unit: front
ENTER
cPRESET
Determines the mode and the time (FUNCTION MODE,
ECO, clock and timer)
CD: starts playback.
Radio: tunes into a preset station.
DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3
sCLEAR
Selects a CD tray.
CD: stops playback.
Radio: clears a station preset.
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DISC CHANGE
Rotates the CD trays.
aSET
CD: pauses playback.
Radio: stores the received station to preset.
5 FM
Selects FM band of Radio function.
f/rDOWN, g/tUP TUNING
CD: skips to a previous or a succeeding track when
pressed, searches a track in fast forward or fast reverse
playback when held down.
AM
Selects AM band of Radio function.
VIDEO/AUX/DVD
Radio: manually tunes down or up within the band.
Selects the function of external equipment connected to
DIGITAL IN (PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL) OPTICAL (VIDEO)
jack or VIDEO/AUX jacks.
3 Motorized Slide Window
Moves up and down.
1 POWER 6STANDBY/ON
Switches the unit on and off (standby).
Referred to as "Window" in these Operating Instructions.
CD
DEMO/ECO
When the unit is turned off: switches DEMO on and off.
When the unit is turned on: enters ECO setting mode.
Selects CD function.
4 SOUND MODE
Selects T-BASS, BBE or GEQ mode.
zCD OPEN/CLOSE
Opens or closes the disc compartment.
FUNCTION MODE
2 NORMAL
Selects DISPLAY color, TIMER or WINDOW (AUTO or
MANUAL for the WINDOW up/down) mode.
WINDOW UP
Moves the Window up.
Selects NORMAL mode for Dolby Surround.
PHANTOM
Selects PHANTOM mode for Dolby Surround.
MULTI JOG
WINDOW DOWN
CD: skips to a previous or succeeding track.
Radio: selects a preset number.
Clock and time: sets the time.
SOUND MODE, FUNCTION MODE and ECO: selects the
mode.
Moves the Window down.
3 STEREO
Selects 3 STEREO mode for Dolby Surround.
6 VOLUME
Adjusts the volume.
DIGITAL/ANALOG
7 PHONES jack
Selects digital input (DIGITAL IN (PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL)
OPTICAL (VIDEO) jack) or analog input (VIDEO/AUX
jacks) only when VIDEO/AUX/DVD function is selected.
Plug in here an optional headphones set with a standard
stereo plug (ø6.3 mm). Speaker output is canceled.
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Remote control
TIMER
Enters timer setting mode.
CENTER LEVEL (+, -)
Adjusts the sound level of the center speaker for Dolby
Surround.
SLEEP
REAR LEVEL (+, -)
Enters sleep-timer setting mode.
Adjusts the sound level of the surround speakers for
Dolby Surround.
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CLOCK
Enters clock adjustment mode.
4 POWER
RANDOM/REPEAT
5 TUNER/BAND
Enters random or repeat CD playback mode.
Selects Radio function and the radio band.
2 0-9, +10
VIDEO/AUX
CD
CD: selects a CD track of the specified number.
Radio: tunes in to the station with the specified preset
number.
6 aSET
CD DIRECT
Selects a CD tray with the numbered button (1-3).
cPRESET
f/rDOWN, g/tUP TUNING
sCLEAR
3 MONO TUNER
Buttons with same or similar names with the main unit basically
have the same function.
Switches between stereo or monaural FM reception.
T-BASS
Emphasizes low frequency sound.
VOL(N,M)
1 WINDOW DOWN
WINDOW UP
GEQ
REMAIN
Selects a sound equalization curve.
Displays the remaining playback time of a CD when
pressed during playback.
SURROUND
Selects a Dolby Surround mode.
PRGM
MANUAL SELECT
Adjusts speaker level or delay time.
Enters programmed CD playback mode.
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ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERATIONS
Motorized Slide Window
Reveals and covers the operation buttons.
To move the Window up/down
Press Window UP or WINDOW DOWN.
To select AUTO or MANUAL mode
1 Press FUNCTION MODE repeatedly until "WINDOW" is
displayed.
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2 Turn MULTI JOG to select "AUTO" or "MANUAL" and
then press ENTER.
If there is no MULTI JOG operation within 4 seconds, the
setting is canceled.
AUTO mode
- The Window moves up and down automatically.
e.g.) It moves up when CD function is selected (CD is
pressed).
To change the left/right balance
Power
Press MANUAL SELECT repeatedly on the remote control until
"L/R" is displayed. Then, press f or g within 4
seconds.
Turning the unit on
MANUAL mode
Press POWER 6STANDBY/ON (POWER on the remote
control).
Or press FM, AM, VIDEO/AUX/DVD or CD, the playback will
start automatically if a disc or tape is inserted.
- The Window moves up and down as you operate with
WINDOW UP or WINDOW DOWN.
•The front speaker level for the Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro
Logic systems is changed as well.
To display the current mode
Press FUNCTION MODE repeatedly until "WINDOW" is
displayed and then press ENTER within 4 seconds. The mode
will be displayed for 4 seconds.
Turning the unit off
Press POWER 6STANDBY/ON again.
The unit goes into standby.
DEMO
If the clock has not been set, a DEMO appears on the display
when the unit is turned off.
Note on WINDOW
Do not place anything on the top of the Window (on the top of
the unit).
Volume
To deactivate and activate the DEMO
Press DEMO/ECO.
Turn VOLUME (Press VOL N,M on the remote
control).
Adjust from 0 (minimum) to 49 and MAX (maximum).
Tip:
Volume level setting is retained during power-off standby. If
the unit is turned off with the volume set to 21 or more, it is
automatically turned down to 20 the next time the unit is turned
on.
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ECO mode
Display color
Setting the clock
Reduces power consumption with the following operations, etc. The display color can be changed.
1
2
Press CLOCK on the remote control.
ECO ON mode
1
Press FUNCTION MODE once so that "DISPLAY"
is displayed.
Press f or g to set the time.
Each press changes the time in 1-minute steps. Holding
it down changes the time in 10-minute steps.
If f or g is not pressed within 4 seconds, setting
is canceled.
- The unit blacks out when the unit is turned off. Only the red
indicator lights up. (Only when the clock is set.)
ECO AUTO mode
2
Turn MULTI JOG to select a color and then press
ENTER.
- In addition to the operations of ECO ON mode, the unit
automatically turns itself off if you do not operate the unit
and the sound source is mute for 10 minutes.
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If there is no MULTI JOG operation within 4 seconds, the
setting is canceled.
•MULTI JOG is also available in place of f or g.
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Press ENTER or aSET.
The time display stops flashing and the clock starts from
00 seconds.
1
Press DEMO/ECO once when the unit is turned
on.
2
Turn MULTI JOG to select one of the ECO modes
and then press ENTER.
If there is no MULTI JOG or button operation within 4
seconds, the setting is canceled.
To display the time
Press CLOCK on the remote control.
The time will be displayed for 4 seconds.
To switch to the 24-hour standard
To cancel the ECO mode
Repeat the above and select "ECO OFF".
Display the time and press s within 4 seconds.
With each press, the clock alternates between the 12-hour
standard and the 24-hour standard.
Tip:
In the 12-hour standard, "AM 12:00" indicates midnight
and "PM 12:00" noon.
If the clock display flashes when the unit is turned
off
There has been a power interruption. Re-set the clock.
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CD OPERATIONS
To replace disc(s) during playback without
interruption
While one disc is being played back, press DISC CHANGE so
that the compartment opens, replace disc(s) with other one(s),
and press DISC CHANGE to close the compartment.
Random/Repeat playback
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Random playback plays all the tracks on one desired disc or all
the discs in random order. Repeat playback plays all the tracks
repeatedly on one desired disc or all the discs.
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Press RANDOM/REPEAT repeatedly on the
remote control to select one of the following
modes:
- Random playback: "RANDOM" lights up.
- Repeat playback: " " lights up.
This unit plays back finalized CD-R/RW discs as well as audio
CDs.
To pause playback
Press a. Press again to resume playback.
"
- Random and repeat playback: "RANDOM" and "
"
"
lights up.
* Move the Window up to reveal the operation buttons with
WINDOW UP if needed.
To skip to the beginning of the current/preceding/
succeeding track
2
To play one desired disc, press DISC DIRECT
PLAY 1-3.
Press f or g repeatedly or turn MULTI JOG.
Playback
To play all discs, press c.
To search (playback in fast forward or fast reverse)
Hold down f or g. Release at the desired point.
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Press CD and load disc(s)
To cancel random/repeat playback
Press zCD OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc compartment
and place one or two disc(s) with the labeled side up.
To place three discs, press DISC CHANGE so that the trays
rotate, then place the third one. Lastly, close the
compartment with zCD OPEN/CLOSE.
Press RANDOM/REPEAT repeatedly on the remote control so
To select a disc and a track with the remote control
1 Press CD DIRECT, and then press the numbered button (1-
3) within 3 seconds to select a disc.
2 Press the numbered buttons to select a track.
- To select track 25, press +10, +10 and 5.
- To select track 10, press +10 and 0.
that both "RANDOM" and " " disappear on the display.
"
To repeat a selected set of tracks
Select the tracks with programmed playback, then press
RANDOM/REPEAT on the remote control to select repeat
playback.
•When loading an 8-cm (3-inch) disc, place it on the
inner circle of the tray.
•It is impossible to play a selected set of tracks in random
order.
To display the remaining playback time of the CD
Press REMAIN on the remote control. Press again to return
to the elapsed time display.
2
To play all discs, press c.
To play one desired disc, press DISC DIRECT
PLAY 1-3.
•Remaining playback time cannot be displayed during
random playback or programmed playback.
To stop playback
Press s.
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To check the program
Notes on CDs
Programmed playback
Press for grepeatedly during stop. The disc number
flashes, and the track number and program number are
displayed in succession.
•Do not place more than one disc on one tray.
•Do not tilt the unit with discs loaded.
Plays back up to 30 selected tracks in programmed order.
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2
3
Press PRGM on the remote control during stop.
•The unit may not play a CD-R/RW disc recorded on personal
computers or certain kinds of CD-R/RW recorders.
•Do not attach adhesive label, etc. to either side of a CD-R/
RW disc, as doing so may cause malfunction.
•Do not load an unrecorded CD-R/RW disc. The disc may be
damaged.
"PRGM" lights up on the display.
To clear the program
Press sCLEAR during stop. "PRGM" disappears on the
Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc.
Go to the next step when the tray stops rotating.
display.
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To add tracks to the program
Repeat step 2 and 3 before starting playback. The tracks are
added to the end of the program.
Press the numbered buttons on the remote
control to program a track.
•Do not use irregular-shaped CDs.
The selected track number lights up on the display.
-To select the 25th track, press +10, +10 and 5.
-To select the 10th track, press +10 and 0.
To change the programmed tracks
Clear the program and reselect the tracks in your desired order.
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5
Repeat step 2 and 3 to program other tracks.
Press c.
•During programmed playback, you cannot select a disc or
a track with the numbered buttons. "CAN'T USE" is
displayed when you try to select a track .
•If the total playback time of the program exceeds 99:59
minutes, or if a track with a track number exceeding 30 is
programmed, the playing time is displayed as "- -:- -".
•You cannot program more than 30 tracks. "FULL" is
displayed.
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RADIO OPERATIONS
Tuning in to preset stations
On the unit
1
Press FM or AM to select the band.
2
Press cPRESET repeatedly or turn MULTI JOG.
With each press, the station with the succeeding preset
number is tuned in.
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On the remote control
1
Press TUNER/BAND to select the band.
2
Press the numbered buttons for the preset
number of your desired station.
- To select preset number 20, press +10, +10 and 0.
- To select preset number 15, press +10 and 5.
To clear a preset station
* Move the Window up to reveal the operation buttons with
WINDOW UP if needed.
Preset tuning
1 Tune in to the station by preset tuning.
2 Press sCLEAR, then press aSET within 4 seconds.
Preset numbers of preset stations in the band with higher
numbers decrease by one.
Preset your favorite stations and tune them in directly.
Manual tuning
Presetting stations
1
Press FM or AM (TUNER/BAND on the remote
control) to select a band (FM or AM).
The unit switches to the radio from any other function.
1
Press FM or AM to select the band.
2
Press fDOWN or gUP to tune in to the
desired station.
2
Press fDOWN or gUP to tune in to a
station.
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4
Press aSET to store the station.
The preset number, beginning from "1", appears on the
display.
"TUNE" is displayed when a station is tuned in.
"1" lights up for FM stereo reception.
Repeat step 1 to 3 to preset other stations.
To search for a station automatically (Auto Search)
Hold down fDOWN or gUP.
The unit searches for a station up or down the band and stops
at reception.
To stop the search manually, press fDOWN or gUP.
•You cannot store more than a total of 32 preset stations.
"FULL" is displayed.
•Auto Search may not stop at stations with weak signals.
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Adjustments
Antennas
Keep antennas away from metallic objects, electrical equipment
and cords.
FM antenna: Extend fully in a T-shape. If receiving condition
is poor, connect optional outdoor antenna to FM 75 Ω
terminal. Be sure to connect the shield braid of the antenna to
the 2 terminal.
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AM antenna: Rotate to find best reception.
To switch to monaural FM reception
Press MONO TUNER on the remote control. With each press,
"MONO" and "STEREO" are displayed alternately on the
display.
Tip:
When FM stereo reception is poor, switching to monaural
reduces noise.
To switch the AM tuning interval
Hold down AM and press POWER. With each press, the AM
tuning interval alternates between 9 kHz/step and 10 kHz/step.
Tip:
The default is 10 kHz/step. Change it only when using the
unit in a 9 kHz/step area. Switching AM tuning interval clears
all the preset stations.
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LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES
Dolby Surround
With this unit’s built-in Dolby Digital decoder, video software
recorded in Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic can be played back
in home theater sound.
Dialogs are heard in the front and center sound field, while
ambient sounds like cars and crowds are reproduced on all
sides of the listener, all in all for an incredibly lifelike audio-
visual experience.
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Dolby Pro Logic has four independent channels; left, center,
right, and surround. These four channels are encoded into the
two tracks of a conventional stereo program source. This unit’s
Dolby Digital decoder recovers these four channels on playback.
Dolby Pro Logic software is marked with the
Hlogo.
Dolby Digital, in contrast to Dolby Pro Logic, is digitized, and
has separate left and right surround channels plus an additional
low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. Thus it is also referred to
as "5.1-channel" Dolby Digital, with the LFE channel counted
as "0.1" channel.
* Move the Window up to reveal the operation buttons with
Playing an analog source
WINDOW UP if needed.
(Playing equipment connected to the VIDEO/AUX jacks)
1
Select analog input.
Press VIDEO/AUX/DVD and then press DIGITAL/ANALOG
to select "ANALOG"
Playing a digital source
(Playing equipment connected to the DIGITAL IN (PCM/DOLBY
DIGITAL) OPTICAL (VIDEO) jack)
Dolby Digital software is marked with the
logo.
2
Play the connected equipment.
1
Select digital input.
Press VIDEO/AUX/DVD and then press DIGITAL/ANALOG
to select "DIGITAL".
To adjust the sound level of the external analog
source
When the analog signal input from the connected equipment
is too high, "OVERLEVEL" lights up continuously on the
display.
When this occurs, or when the sound level is much lower
than that of other function sources, adjust the sound level.
1 Select analog input and play the equipment.
2 Press f or g so that the sound level becomes the
same as that of other function sources.
The "DIGITAL" indicator lights up on the display.
2
Play the connected equipment.
•When digital input is selected, the BBE system is
automatically canceled.
To change the displayed source name
Hold down VIDEO/AUX/DVD and press POWER when the unit
is turned on. Repeat the procedure to select "VIDEO", "AUX"
or "DVD".
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Notes on Dolby Surround
Playing Dolby Surround sound
Playing Dolby Digital sound
Dolby Surround modes
•Dolby Digital sound and Dolby Pro Logic sound can only
be obtained when playing back software with their respective
logos.
•Make sure all the supplied speakers are placed and
connected properly (see "Positioning the speakers").
•Make sure the video equipment can play back the particular
medium of the Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic software
(LDs or DVDs, for example). Consult the operating
instructions for the equipment. You cannot play DVDs on
the unit’s CD player.
Selects a Dolby Surround mode to match the connected speaker
for playing Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic sound
For software with the
logo.
Press NORMAL, PHANTOM or 3 STEREO to select
one of the following modes.
1
Select digital input. (See "Playing a digital source")
The "DIGITAL" indicator lights up on the display.
- NORMAL: When all speakers are connected.
- PHANTOM: When the center speaker is not connected. The
center channel signals are output through the front speakers.
- 3 STEREO: When the surround speakers are not connected.
The rear channel signals are output through the front
speakers.
- 2CH ST (Dolby Digital) or OFF (Dolby Pro Logic): When
neither the center nor the surround speaker units are
connected. When 2CH ST mode is selected, "STEREO"
appears on the display.
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2
Play the Dolby Digital source on the video
equipment.
The "hDIGITAL" indicator lights up on the display.
•External digital input of this unit accepts Dolby Digital
bitstream signals, or linear PCM signals with a sampling
frequency of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. This unit cannot
play software whose sampling frequency is 96 kHz.
•Some DVD players connected digitally to this unit may cause
noise during some DVD operation such as when searching
a disc, skipping a chapter, etc.
•If Dolby Digital software is played back via the analog
connection, the sound will be in Dolby Pro Logic.
•Dolby Digital mode is automatically changed to 2CH ST
mode (see below) when the headphones are plugged in.
•Dolby Digital modes can only be selected when a Dolby
Digital source is being played via digital connection.
•When playing 2-channel Dolby Digital sound that is not
Pro Logic encoded, Dolby Pro Logic is activated in stead of
Dolby Digital.
Playing Dolby Pro Logic sound
For software with the Hlogo.
•This unit does not support the DTS Digital Sound system.
1
2
3
Select analog input. (See "Playing an analog
source")
Play the Dolby Pro Logic source on the video
equipment.
To select with the remote control
Press SURROUND repeatedly to select one of the mode above.
Press NORMAL, PHANTOM or 3 STEREO to
select one of the Dolby Surround modes (see
below).
To display the current Dolby Surround mode
Press SURROUND on the remote control once.
The mode will be displayed for 4 seconds.
On the remote control, press SURROUND repeatedly.
The "hPRO LOGIC" indicator lights up on the display.
•Dolby Pro Logic sound is automatically canceled when the
headphones are plugged in.
•When Dolby Pro Logic is activated, the BBE system is
automatically canceled.
To cancel Dolby Pro Logic
Press NORMAL, PHANTOM or 3 STEREO twice or press
SURROUND on the remote control repeatedly to select "OFF".
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•The channel will not change while you are adjusting the
sound level.
•Speaker level adjustment is available only for speakers that
are activated.
•Adjustment of speaker levels is common to Dolby Digital
and Dolby Pro Logic.
•A clicking sound might be heard with the test signal during
level adjustment. This is due to the circuit characteristics
and is not a malfunction.
Subwoofer On or Off mode
Adjustments
Speaker level adjustment
The unit is equipped with a built-in test signal generator for
easy balance adjustment of the channels. The test signal
"travels" from channel to channel. Adjust the sound level for
the same apparent loudness from each channel at listening
position.
If you connect a subwoofer to this unit, change the Subwoofer
mode to "S-W ON". Low-frequency effect signals are sent to
the subwoofer. In "S-W OFF", low-frequency effect signals are
directed to the other speakers.
1
2
Play the Dolby Surround sound.
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Press MANUAL SELECT on the remote control.
"S-W OFF" or "S-W ON" is displayed.
The left and right front speakers create the stereo effect.
The center speaker helps achieve precise sound positioning over
a broad sound field.
To stop speaker level adjustment
Press s.
3
Press f to display "S-W OFF" or g to
display "S-W ON" to select the desired mode.
The surround speakers enhance the "depth" of the sound field.
To adjust the speaker level without the test signal
1 Play the Dolby Surround sound.
2 Press NORMAL, PHANTOM or 3 STEREO to select the mode
for the speaker configuration.
On the remote control, press SURROUND repeatedly.
3 Press MANUAL SELECT repeatedly on the remote control
until "L/R" is displayed.
4 Press f or g to adjust the sound level of the front
speakers.
•Subwoofer mode setting is common to Dolby Digital and
Dolby Pro Logic.
1
Press NORMAL, PHANTOM or 3 STEREO to
select the mode for the speaker configuration (see
"Dolby Surround modes").
On the remote control, press SURROUND repeatedly.
- For playback with the supplied speakers, select
"NORMAL".
2
Hold down MANUAL SELECT on the remote
control until "L" flashes in the display.
The indication for the currently adjustable channel flashes
in the display and the test signal automatically cycles
through the following channels:
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the sound level of the other
speakers.
To adjust the center speaker level directly on the
remote control
- L: The left front speaker
1 Play the Dolby Surround sound.
2 Press SURROUND repeatedly to select "NORMAL" or "3
STEREO".
- C: The center speaker
- R: The right front speaker
- RS: The right surround speaker
- LS: The left surround speaker
3 Press CENTER LEVEL + or -.
To adjust the rear (surround) speaker level directly
on the remote control
3
Press f or g on the remote control to
adjust the sound level.
- For the left and right front speakers: Press f to shift
the balance to the left and g to shift to the right.
- For the center and the surround speakers: Press f
to de-emphasize the channel and g to emphasize
the channel.
1 Play the Dolby Surround sound.
2 Press SURROUND repeatedly to select "NORMAL" or
"PHANTOM".
3 Press REAR LEVEL + or -.
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•You cannot adjust the surround speaker level for LS and RS
channels separately. To do that, see "To adjust the speaker
level without the test signal".
Delay time adjustment
Sounds from the surround speakers or the center speaker are In Dolby Digital, dynamic range between soft and loud sounds
reproduced a split second after the front speakers for the effect can be adjusted to suit your desired playback volume.
of "depth".
Dynamic range adjustment
Low-frequency effect level adjustment
Dolby Digital has a discrete channel for LFE (low-frequency
effects), which reproduces sounds such as explosions and
rumbles in movie soundtracks with astonishing realism.
1
2
Play the Dolby Digital sound.
1
2
Play the Dolby Surround sound.
Hold down a until "MIDNIGHT THEATER"
appears on the display.
Press NORMAL, PHANTOM or 3 STEREO to
select the mode for the speaker configuration.
On the remote control, press SURROUND repeatedly.
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3
Press f or g to select one of the dynamic
range modes.
1
2
Play the Dolby Digital sound.
Hold down T-BASS on the remote control until
"LFE" is displayed.
3
4
Press MANUAL SELECT repeatedly on the remote
control to select delay time to adjust.
- C _MS: Delay time setting for center speaker
- S _MS: Delay time setting for surround speakers
- MIN: Minimum dynamic range compression. Enjoy the
full dynamic range of the sound track as experienced in
a movie theater.
- STD: Standard dynamic range compression
recommended by the software producers when playing
back at home. Default.
- MAX: Maximum dynamic range compression. Keeps
soft sounds and dialogs intelligible even with the overall
volume turned down. Select this mode when you have
to keep the volume low, for example, when playing back
late at night.
3
Press f or g repeatedly to adjust the LFE
level.
Adjust between OFF and -20 dB to 0 dB (maximum effect)
in 5 dB steps. The default is "LFE 0".
Press f or g to adjust the delay time.
- For center speaker: Adjust the delay time so that screen
dialogs are heard clearly and naturally.
•LFE is not available for Dolby Pro Logic.
Adjust between 0 ms (milliseconds) and 5 ms in 1 ms
steps. The default is "C 0MS" (no delay).
- For surround speakers:
Dolby Digital: Adjust between 0 and 15 ms in 5 ms steps.
The default is "S 5MS".
Dolby Pro Logic: Adjust between 15 and 30 ms in 5 ms
steps. The default is "S 20MS".
•Dynamic range adjustment is not available for Dolby Pro
Logic.
•Adjustment of the delay time setting in Dolby Digital affects
that of Dolby Pro Logic, and vice versa. Surround speaker
delay time in Dolby Digital of 0 ms, 5 ms, 10 ms and 15 ms,
corresponds to 15 ms, 20 ms, 25 ms and 30 ms in Dolby
Pro Logic, respectively.
•Delay time adjustment is available only for speakers that
are activated.
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SOUND ADJUSTMENTS
Graphic equalizer
Selects a sound equalization curve to match the music type.
1
Press SOUND MODE three times so that "GEQ"
is displayed.
2
Turn MULTI JOG to select one of the five
equalization curves and then press ENTER.
If there is no MULTI JOG operation within 4 seconds, the
setting is canceled.
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- ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass
- POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange
- LATIN: Accented higher frequencies for Latin music.
- CLASSIC: Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble
- JAZZ: Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music.
To select with the remote control
Press GEQ repeatedly to select one of the five curves.
Super T-BASS
BBE
Emphasizes low frequencies for a powerful sound.
Enhances high frequency for sound clarity .
To display the current GEQ mode
Press GEQ on the remote control once.
The mode will be displayed for 4 seconds.
1
Press SOUND MODE once so that "T-BASS" is
1
Press SOUND MODE twice so that "BBE" is
displayed.
displayed.
2
Turn MULTI JOG to select one of the three
emphasis levels or the off position and then press
ENTER.
If there is no MULTI JOG operation within 4 seconds, the
setting is canceled.
2
Turn MULTI JOG to select one of the three
enhancement levels or the off position and then
press ENTER.
If there is no MULTI JOG operation within 4 seconds, the
setting is canceled.
To cancel equalization
Repeat step 1 and 2 above and select "GEQ OFF".
On the remote control, press GEQ repeatedly until "GEQ
OFF" is displayed.
•When the sound becomes distorted with the BBE effect,
cancel it.
•The BBE system cannot be turned on when digital input is
selected or Dolby Pro Logic is activated.
To select with the remote control
Press T-BASS repeatedly to select one of the three levels or
the off position.
•When the sound becomes distorted with the T-BASS effect,
cancel it.
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TIMER OPERATIONS
4
Press f or g to set the timer-activated
duration, then press aSET or ENTER.
With each press, the timer-activated duration changes in
5-minute steps between 5 to 240 minutes.
If there is no button input for 4 seconds, the current setting
is entered automatically.
•MULTI JOG is also available in place of f or g.
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5
6
Adjust the volume and tone for timed playback.
If the volume level is set to 21 or higher, it is automatically
turned down to 20 when the unit is turned on by the timer.
Prepare the source.
To play CD(s), load disc(s).
To play the radio, select the band and tune in to the desired
station.
To play external equipment connected to the DIGITAL IN
(PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL) OPTICAL (VIDEO) jack or the
VIDEO/AUX jacks, set an external timer for the equipment
so that its playback begins at the same time.
* Move the Window up to reveal the operation buttons with
WINDOW UP if needed.
Timer playback
Turns on the unit at a specified time for the specified duration.
Make sure the clock is set correctly.
Sleep timer
1
Press one of the function buttons to select the
desired playback source.
Turns off the unit automatically after a specified time.
7
Press POWER 6STANDBY/ON to turn the unit
off.
"5" remains on the display to indicate the timer standby
mode.
At timer-on time, the unit turns on and plays the selected
source. After the specified timer-activated duration, the
unit turns off again.
1
Press SLEEP on the remote control.
"SLP" appears on the display.
2
Press FUNCTION MODE repeatedly until "TIMER"
is displayed, turn MULTI JOG to select " PLAY"
within 4 seconds, and then press ENTER within
4 seconds.
2
Press f or g repeatedly to set the sleep
timer duration.
With each press, the timer duration changes in 5-minute
steps between 5 to 240 minutes. If there is no button input
for 4 seconds, the current setting is entered automatically.
The unit turns off after the selected time.
"5" indicator lights up, and the timer-on time and the
source name appear alternately on the display.
On the remote control, press TIMER repeatedly until
•Timer playback will not begin unless the unit is turned off
first.
•Connected equipment cannot be turned on or off by the built-
in timer of this unit. Use an external timer.
•The timer source can be changed with the function buttons
before completing step 3.
"
PLAY" is displayed, and then go to the next step
•MULTI JOG is also available in place of f or g.
within 6 seconds.
To check the remaining time until the unit turns off
Press SLEEP on the remote control. The remaining time is
displayed for 4 seconds.
3
Press f or g to set the timer-on time, then
press aSET or ENTER.
•MULTI JOG is also available in place of f or g.
To cancel the sleep timer
Press SLEEP twice on the remote control so that "SLP oFF"
is displayed.
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To display the timer setting
Press TIMER on the remote control repeatedly until
"
PLAY" is displayed.
The timer-on time, the source and the timer-activated duration
are displayed for 6 seconds.
Tip:
Timer setting can be displayed even while the unit is turned
off, and at that time if you press ENTER or awithin 6 seconds
after TIMER on the remote control is pressed, you can enter
the timer setting mode and change the setting.
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To change the timer setting
Re-set the timer again.
To cancel the timer
Press FUNCTION MODE repeatedly until "TIMER" is
displayed, turn MULTI JOG to select " OFF" within 4
seconds, and then press ENTER within 4 seconds. "5"
disappears from the display.
On the remote control, press TIMER repeatedly until " OFF"
is displayed.
Tip:
Your timer setting is retained even if the timer is canceled.
Next time the timer is activated, you can change your previous
setting, or simply use the same setting again.
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REFERENCE
Resetting the unit
If an unusual condition occurs in the display window, reset
the unit as follows:
1 Press POWER to turn off the power.
If the power cannot be turned off, disconnect the AC power
cord, then plug it in again.
2 Hold down FUNCTION MODE and press POWER.
Everything stored in memory after purchase is cleared.
Care and maintenance
Troubleshooting
Occasional care and maintenance of the unit and the software If your unit fails to perform properly, check the following guide
are needed to optimize the performance of your unit.
and the relevant sections of the Operating Instructions.
To clean the cabinet
There is no sound.
•Are the speakers and AC power cord connected properly?
Use a soft and dry cloth. If the unit surfaces are extremely
dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent
solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine
or thinner.
The unit shut off suddenly.
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•Possibly a short circuit in the speaker terminals. Disconnect
the AC power cord from the AC power outlet and re-connect
the speaker cords correctly.
Care of CDs
When a CD becomes dirty, wipe it from the center out with a
cleaning cloth. After playing a CD, store it in its case. Do not
keep it in hot or humid places.
The unit blacks out when the unit is turned off.
•Is ECO mode set to on?
Erroneous display.
•Reset the unit.
Poor radio reception.
•Check antenna connection. Adjust the antenna to find the
best reception.
•Move unit and antenna away from other electric appliances
and cords.
The CD player works poorly.
•Is the disc correctly loaded?
•Is the disc dirty?
•Is the lens affected by condensation? If so, wait
approximately one hour and try again.
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CD PLAYER
Laser
D/A converter
Signal-to-noise ratio
Harmonic distortion
COPYRIGHT
Specifications
Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)
1 bit dual
85 dB (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Check copyright laws relevant to recordings from discs, radio
or tape for the country where the unit is to be used.
MAIN UNIT CX-GDS70
TUNER
0.05 % (1 kHz, 0 dB)
FM tuning range
FM usable sensitivity (IHF) 13.2 dBf
FM antenna terminals
AM tuning range
87.5 MHz to 108 MHz
BBE SYSTEM
GENERAL
The word "BBE" and the "BBE symbol" are trademarks of BBE
Sound, Inc.
75 ohms (unbalanced)
Power requirements
Power consumption
Power consumption
in standby mode
120 V AC, 60 Hz
110 W
With ECO mode on: 0.6 W
With ECO mode off: 30 W
260 x 271.5 x 364 mm
(10 1/4 x 10 3/4 x 14 3/8 in.)
7.5 kg (16 lbs 9 oz)
530 kHz to 1710 kHz (10 kHz step)
531 kHz to 1602 kHz (9 kHz step)
350 µV/m
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Under License from BBE Sound, Inc.
AM usable sensitivity
AM antenna
Loop antenna
DOLBY DIGITAL/DOLBY PRO LOGIC
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dobly Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works.
1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
AMPLIFIER
Power output
Weight
Front:
60 W + 60 W (50 Hz - 20 kHz, THD
less than 1 %, 8 ohms)
75 W + 75 W (1 kHz, THD less than
10 %, 8 ohms)
Rear (Surround):
60 W + 60 W (1 kHz, THD less than
1 %, 8 ohms)
75 W + 75 W (1 kHz, THD less than
10 %, 8 ohms)
Center:
60 W (1 kHz, THD less than 1 %, 8
ohms)
FIVE SURROUND SPEAKERS SYSTEM SX-GDS70
(FRONT, SURROUND and CENTER SPEAKERS)
Speaker system
Speaker units
Impedance
Dimensions (W x H x D)
1 way (magnetic shielded)
80 mm (3 1/4 in.) cone
8 ohms
100 x 220 x 115 mm
(4 x 8 3/4 x 4 5/8 in.) (with pedestal)
100 x 110 x 115 mm
(4 x 4 3/8 x 4 5/8 in.) (without
pedestal)
Weight
0.55 kg (1 lbs 3 oz)
75 W (1 kHz, THD less than 10 %, 8
ohms)
0.1 % (30 W, 1 kHz, 8 ohms, DIN
Accessories: Wall mounting screws (2)
*The surround speakers are not magnetic shielded.
Total harmonic distortion
Inputs
AUDIO/Front)
VIDEO/AUX: 300 mV (adjustable)
DIGITAL IN (PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL)
OPTICAL (VIDEO): Linear PCM
signals (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48
kHz) and Dolby Digital bitstream
FRONT SPEAKERS: 8 ohms or more
SURROUND SPEAKERS: 8 ohms to
16 ohms
Specifications and external appearance are subject to change
without notice.
Outputs
CENTER SPEAKER: 8 ohms or more
SUB WOOFER: 1 V
PHONES: 32 ohms or more
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NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
CAUTION
Modifications or adjustments to this product, which are not
expressly approved by the manufacturer, may void the user’s
right or authority to operate this product.
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