Aiwa Speaker System UZ US501 User Manual

4-252-190-11(1)  
USB Active  
Speaker System  
Operating Instructions  
UZ-US501  
© 2004 Sony Corporation  
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If colour irregularity persists...  
Place the speakers farther away from the TV set.  
Precautions  
If colour irregularity is observed  
again and continuously...  
Do not place magnetic objects near the speakers  
as magnetic interaction between them may cause  
colour irregularity on a nearby TV screen.  
On safety  
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the  
cabinet, unplug the system and have it checked by  
qualified personnel before operating it any further.  
Magnetic objects ...  
Racks, magnets attached to the doors, health  
appliances, magnets used for toys, etc.  
On power sources  
• The system is not disconnected from the AC  
power source (mains) as long as it is connected  
to the wall outlet, even if the system itself has  
been turned off.  
If you have any questions or problems concerning  
your system, please consult your nearest Aiwa  
dealer.  
• If you are not going to use the system for a long  
time, be sure to disconnect the system from the  
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord  
(mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull  
the cord.  
• AC power cord must only be changed at the  
qualified service shop.  
On placement  
Do not place the system in a location near heat  
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,  
excessive dust or mechanical shock.  
On adjusting volume  
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a  
portion with very low level input (soft sound) or  
no audio signal. If you do, the speakers may be  
damaged when a peak level portion is played.  
On cleaning  
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft  
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent  
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,  
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or  
benzine.  
If you encounter colour irregularity  
on a nearby TV screen  
This speaker system is magnetically shielded for  
placement near a TV set. However, depending on  
the TV set, colour irregularity may be observed on  
the TV screen.  
If colour irregularity is observed...  
Turn off the TV set, then turn it on again in 15 to  
30 minutes.  
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About this manual  
Required system  
equipment  
The instructions in this manual primarily describe  
the controls on the remote. You can also use the  
controls on the system if they have the same or  
similar names as those on the remote.  
About installing the supplied software  
“WinDVD,” refer to 5, 20 page, and for instruc-  
tions, refer to the help file after connecting the  
system.  
Required system for computer  
The following hardware and software are  
necessary for the speaker system.  
For details on the required system equipment and  
recommended computer environments for  
enjoying 5.1channel sound on a computer, see  
“Required system for WinDVD” (page 5).  
Computer  
IBM PC/AT or Compatible  
• CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium  
III 450 MHz or higher is recommended)  
• RAM: 128 MB or higher is recommended  
Others  
• CD-ROM drive  
• USB port that supports USB 1.1 or higher  
Operating System  
• Windows XP Home Edition  
• Windows XP Professional  
• Windows Millennium Edition (ME)  
• Windows 2000 Professional  
• Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)  
Operation is not assured in the  
following environments.  
• Macintosh  
• Personally constructed computers or operating  
systems  
• Windows XP versions other than Home Edition  
or Professional  
• Windows 2000 versions other than Professional  
• Windows 98 versions other than Second Edition  
• Windows NT/ Windows 95  
• An environment upgraded to the other operating  
systems  
• Multi-boot environment/ Multi-monitor  
environment  
Notes  
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recom-  
mended computer environments mentioned above.  
• It is recommended to connect the USB cable  
directly to the USB port of the computer.  
Connecting through a USB hub is not recom-  
mended.  
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Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of  
Microsoft Corporation in the United States  
and/or other countries.  
Required system for WinDVD  
When you use “WinDVD,” these condition are  
required for the following environments.  
Before installing “WinDVD,” be sure the  
minimum required system and hardware exists.  
IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of  
International Business Machines Corporation.  
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer,  
Inc., in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
Computer  
IBM PC/AT or Compatible  
• CPU: Pentium Intel Pentium III 500MHz or  
higher (Pentium III 700 MHz or higher is  
recommended)  
• Memory: 128 MB  
• Hard disk: 50 MB or more  
Others  
• Graphic Code: 24bit dpi, SVGA, AGP Video  
card for DirectX  
Pentium is a trademark or registered trade-  
mark of Intel Corporation.  
InterVideo and WinDVD are registered  
trademarks of InterVideo, Inc.  
All other trademarks and registered trade-  
marks are trademarks or registered trademarks  
of their respective holders.  
• DVD Drive: DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW,  
DVD-RAM DVD+RW Drivers for feeds II or  
more version  
TM and ® marks are omitted in this manual.  
• DirectX 8.1: Included in the supplied CD-ROM.  
• Internet Environments: Required for updating.  
Operating System  
• Windows XP Home Edition  
• Windows XP Professional  
• Windows Millennium Edition (ME)  
• Windows 2000 Professional  
• Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)  
Notes  
• Depending on the environment, it may be necessary  
to upgrade the system and hardware on your  
computer.  
• Administrator support only. Log in as administrator  
before installing.  
• Dual CPU and dual boot environments are not  
guaranteed.  
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Table of Contents  
WARNING.......................................................................................................... 2  
Precautions ........................................................................................................ 3  
About this manual .............................................................................................. 4  
Required system equipment .............................................................................. 4  
Getting Started ................................................................. 7  
Unpacking .......................................................................................................... 7  
Inserting batteries into the remote ..................................................................... 7  
Hookup .............................................................................................................. 8  
Speaker Setup ................................................................................................. 11  
Listening to connected equipment ......................................... 14  
Adjusting the Volume ....................................................................................... 14  
Selecting the Sound Field ................................................................................ 15  
Adjusting the tone quality................................................................................. 18  
Turning off the power automatically (Auto power on/off function) .................... 18  
Listening to 5.1ch via a connected computer ............................ 20  
Installation and setting for “WinDVD” ............................................................... 20  
Additional Information ....................................................... 22  
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 22  
Specifications................................................................................................... 24  
Index to Parts and Controls ............................................................................. 25  
This system incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and  
the DTS** Digital Surround System.  
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. “DTS”  
and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital  
Theater Systems, Inc.  
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Getting Started  
Unpacking  
Inserting batteries into  
the remote  
Check that you have the following items:  
• Subwoofer (1)  
• Satellite speakers  
Front/Center (Dual Center) (2)  
Surround (2)  
• USB cable 1.8 m (5.9 ft.) (1)  
• Remote commander (remote) RM-Z7S101  
(1)  
You can control the system using the  
supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6)  
batteries (not supplied) by matching the +  
and – on the batteries. When using the  
remote, point it at the remote sensor on  
the system.  
• CD-ROM WinDVD (1)  
• Operating Instructions (this book) (1)  
Notes  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or  
humid place.  
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote  
casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight  
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a  
malfunction.  
• If you will not use the remote for an extended  
period of time, remove the batteries to avoid  
possible damage from battery leakage and  
corrosion.  
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Hookup  
Preparation 1: Connecting the satellite speakers  
Before connecting, make sure that the subwoofer is turned off and the power cord unplugged.  
Connect the supplied satellite speakers to the subwoofer. The speaker plugs and each terminal  
of the subwoofer are colour-coded. Connect the speaker cables to their matching colour-coded  
terminals.  
After connecting the speakers to the system, connect the AC power cord (mains lead) of this  
system to a wall outlet (mains).  
Preparation 2: Connecting computer and audiovisual equipment  
A When connecting to computers - the USB connection  
1 Turn on the system and your computer.  
2 Connect the system to your computer with the supplied USB cable.  
About the installation of the USB device driver  
In Step 2, if your computer automatically detects the subwoofer as new hardware, it will start  
installing the USB device driver. Installation time will depend on your computer environment.  
After the installation window disappears, wait for a few minutes before continuing.  
• If you use Windows 98 SE or Windows ME, install the USB device driver by following the on-screen  
instructions. If a message appears indicating that the computer cannot find the driver’s file, insert the Windows  
OS CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer and follow the on-screen instructions to resume the  
installation.  
• If you use Windows 2000 or Windows XP, log in as Administrator before installing the driver.  
Notes  
• It may be necessary to restart the computer after you connect it to this system.  
• It is recommended to disconnect the USB cable when not operating this system.  
• When the system is connected to the USB port of your computer, the audio output is switched from your  
computer to the system. When the USB cable is disconnected, the audio output returns to your computer.  
• If you use a USB hub or an extended USB cable, optimum performance is not guaranteed.  
• Use only the supplied USB cable, otherwise optimum performance is not guaranteed.  
• If you use a computer with a built-in Transmeta Cusoe processor, the USB speaker function may not work.  
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Connection  
Subwoofer (this system)  
ANALOG IN  
R
L
SPEAKER  
USB  
R
L
FRONT  
To wall outlet  
(mains)  
CENTER  
OPTICAL IN  
SURROUND  
ANALOG IN  
A
R
L
SPEAKER  
To USB port  
R
L
USB  
FRONT  
CENTER  
OPTICAL IN  
SURROUND  
Green Red Gray Blue White Purple  
Speaker cords  
Speaker cords  
Center (R)  
Center (L)  
Front (L)  
Front (R)  
Hole for attaching the floor  
stand (not supplied)  
Hole for attaching the floor  
stand (not supplied)  
Front /Center  
speaker (R)  
Front/Center  
speaker (L)  
Speaker cord  
Speaker cord  
Surround speaker (R)  
Surround speaker (L)  
Hole for attaching  
the floor stand  
(not supplied)  
Hole for attaching  
the floor stand  
(not supplied)  
To USB port  
USB cable (supplied)  
To your computer  
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B When connecting to other components  
This system can be connected to digital audio/video components such as a DVD player or CD  
player, and analog components such as a TV or VCR. See also the operating instructions of the  
equipment you want to connect.  
Connecting to a digital audio/video component  
Connect the component to the OPTICAL IN jack.  
ANALOG IN  
R
L
SPEAKER  
R
L
USB  
FRONT  
CENTER  
OPTICAL IN  
SURROUND  
optical digital cord  
(not supplied)  
DVD player, CD player, etc.  
Connecting to an analog audio/video component  
Connect the component to the ANALOG IN (L/R) jack.  
ANALOG IN  
R
L
SPEAKER  
R
L
USB  
FRONT  
CENTER  
OPTICAL IN  
SURROUND  
audio connecting  
cord (not supplied)  
TV, VCR, etc.  
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Surround speaker to the side  
Speaker Setup  
A
A
45°  
Positioning the speakers  
The satellite speakers are designed so that  
the left speaker should be set only on the left  
side and the right speaker should be set only  
on the right side, therefore make sure which  
is which when setting up. Each satellite  
(Front/Center) speaker is dual center type,  
with built-in center speaker. The speakers  
are designed to channel sounds inward.  
For the best possible surround sound, all  
speakers other than the subwoofer should be  
equidistant from the listening position.  
The satellite (Front/Center) speaker can be  
placed from 0.4 to 7.0 metres (1.2 to 21.1  
ft.) (A) from the listening position. Also,  
this system allows you to place the surround  
speaker up to 4.6 metres (13.8 ft.) closer  
(B) to the satellite (Front/Center) speaker.  
You can place the surround speakers either  
behind or to the side of you, depending on  
the shape of your room, etc.  
B
B
90°  
20°  
Surround speaker to the rear  
A
A
45°  
B
B
90°  
20°  
The subwoofer can be placed anywhere in  
front of the listener.  
Note  
Use caution when placing the speaker and subwoofer  
on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.)  
floor, as staining or discolouration may result.  
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Speaker installation  
For best performance, we recomm
speaker placement as shown.  
Installation image when con
computer  
Front/Center  
speaker (R)  
Front/Center  
speaker (L)  
Su
sp
Surro
spea
Subwoofer (the System)  
Installation image when con
audio equipment  
APC (Auto Power Control)  
(page 19)  
r
F-DIS (FRONT DISTANCE)  
(page 13)  
r
S-DIS (SURROUND DISTANCE)  
(page 13)  
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4 While pressing SHIFT, set the  
parameter using SELECT C/c.  
5 Repeat Steps 3 to 4 to set other  
parameters.  
If you do not operate the remote for a  
few seconds, the parameter turns off and  
is stored in the system.  
Parameters  
The following are the parameters.  
xF-DIS (FRONT DISTANCE)  
Set the distance from the satellite (Front/  
Center) speakers to the listening position.  
The satellite (Front/Center) speaker distance  
can be set anywhere from 0.4 (1.2 ft.) to 7.0  
metres (21.1 ft.), in steps of 0.2 metres (0.6  
ft.).The default setting is 3 metres (9 ft.).  
xS-DIS (SURROUND DISTANCE)  
Set the distance from the surround speakers  
to the listening position in steps of  
0.2 metres (0.6 ft.). The surround speaker to  
listening position distance can be set from  
equal to that of the satellite (Front/Center)  
speaker, down to a distance of 4.6 metres  
(15 ft.) closer than that of the satellite  
(Front/Center) speaker. The default setting is  
3 metres (9 ft.).  
For instance, when the distance of the  
satellite (Front/Center) speaker is 6 metres  
(18 ft.), the surround speaker can be placed  
at a distance of between 1.4 metres and  
6 metres (4.2 to 18 ft.).  
If the distance of the satellite (Front/Center)  
speaker is 3 metres (9 ft.), the surround  
speaker can be placed at a distance of  
between 0.4 and 3 metres (1.2 to 9.0 ft.).  
The minimum is 0.4 metre (1.2 ft.).  
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Listening to connected equipment  
To mute the sound  
Adjusting the Volume  
Press MUTING.  
M-ON (MUTING ON) is appears in the  
display. Press MUTING again to cancel.  
Notes  
Adjusting the volume of all the  
speakers together  
• Do not disconnect the USB cable or turn off the  
power during playback.  
• When you increase the volume, the fan of the  
subwoofer starts working.  
• If the following operation is performed with the  
volume level at 26 or more, the volume level will  
automatically be lowered to 25 to prevent speaker  
damage.  
You can adjust the volume of all the  
speakers together.  
– Press INPUT  
– Pressing ?/1 (Power).  
MUTING  
?/1 (POWER)  
– Turning on the power automatically using the  
auto power function.  
INPUT  
VOLUME +/–  
Adjusting the speaker balance  
individually  
When connecting the subwoofer to a  
computer with the USB cable, the volume of  
the computer should be set to maximum.  
You can adjust the speakers individually,  
except for the front speakers.  
The center and surround speakers and  
subwoofer volume levels are adjusted to the  
front speaker volume level as the criterion.  
The speaker to be adjusted flashes in the  
display.  
1 Press ?/1 (POWER) on the remote.  
The subwoofer turns on and the ?/1  
(POWER) indicator lights up in green.  
You can adjust each speaker’s volume level  
between –6 dB and +6 dB.  
2 Play the program source.  
3 If there is no sound, press INPUT to  
select the input source.  
Each time you press INPUT, the input  
source is selected and appears in the  
display.  
MUTING/  
TEST TONE  
DISPLAY  
INPUT  
SHIFT  
USB  
USB jack  
WOOFER  
SURR +/–  
OPT (OPTICAL)  
ANA (ANALOG)  
OPTICAL IN jack  
ANALOG IN (L/R) jacks  
+/–  
CENTER  
+/–  
4 Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume  
level.  
The present volume level appears in the  
display.  
You can adjust the volume level from 0  
to 40.  
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To adjust the center speaker  
Selecting the Sound Field  
Press CENTER +/–.  
To adjust the Surround speakers  
Press SURR +/–.  
You can enjoy surround sound simply by  
selecting one of the pre-programmed sound  
fields according to the program you want to  
listen to. You will get such presence that you  
will have the illusion that you are in a movie  
theater or concert hall while you are in your  
own room.  
To adjust the subwoofer  
Press WOOFER +/–.  
Tip  
The test tone will make it easier to hear the difference  
in the volume level of each speaker.  
While pressing SHIFT, press MUTING/TEST  
TONE.  
See the table on page 17 for the details on  
each sound field.  
You will hear the test tone from each speaker in  
sequence. Adjust the volume level so that the volume  
of the test tone from each speaker sounds the same on  
the remote.  
To turn off the test tone, while pressing SHIFT, press  
MUTING/TEST TONE again.  
S-MODE  
Press S-MODE repeatedly until the  
sound field you want appears in the  
display.  
Each time you press S-MODE, the sound  
field mode is selected and appears in the  
display.  
Sound field  
Display  
AUTO FORMAT  
DECODE  
AUTO  
DPLII MOVIE  
PL2CI  
PL2MU  
CSE-A  
CSE-B  
CSE-C  
HALL  
JAZZ  
DPLII MUSIC  
CINEMA STUDIO EX A*  
CINEMA STUDIO EX B*  
CINEMA STUDIO EX C*  
HALL  
JAZZ CLUB  
LIVE CONCERT  
GAME  
LIVE  
GAME  
2CH  
2CH STEREO  
* Use DCS Technology  
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About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)  
In collaboration with Sony Pictures  
Entertainment, Sony measured the sound  
environment of their studios and integrated  
the data of the measurement and Sony’s own  
DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology  
to develop “Digital Cinema Sound.” “Digital  
Cinema Sound” simulates in a home theatre  
an ideal movie theatre sound environment  
based on the preference of the movie  
director.  
When using headphones  
When connecting the headphones to the  
HEADPHONE jack, you can select the  
following items.  
Sound field  
Display  
2CH  
2CH STEREO  
HEADPHONE THEATER  
H-T  
Tips  
• The system memorizes the last sound field selected  
for each source component selected by the INPUT  
(Sound Field Link).  
When you select a component by the INPUT, the  
sound field that was last applied for the component  
is automatically applied.  
For example, if you connect to the USB jack and  
select DPLII MOVIE as the sound field, then  
switch to OPT (OPTICAL) by the INPUT and  
select HALL as the sound field. If you switch to  
USB again, DPLII MOVIE will be applied as the  
sound field.  
You can identify the encoding format of program  
software by looking at its packaging.  
– Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the  
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Features of each sound field mode  
Effect  
Sound field mode  
Automatically detects the type of audio signal being  
input (Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard  
2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if  
necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was  
recorded/encoded, without adding any effects.  
AUTO FORMAT DECODE  
Dolby Pro Logic II produces five full-bandwidth output  
channels from two-channel sources. This is done using  
an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that  
extracts the spatial properties of the original recording  
without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.  
DPLII MOVIE/MUSIC  
(Dolby Pro Logic II Movie/Music)  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony  
Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema  
production studio. This is a standard mode, great for  
watching most types of movie.  
CINEMA STUDIO EX A  
CINEMA STUDIO EX B  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony  
Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema  
production studio. This mode is ideal for watching  
science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound  
effects.  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony  
Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal  
for watching musicals or classic films where music is  
featured in the soundtrack.  
CINEMA STUDIO EX C  
Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall.  
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.  
HALL  
JAZZ CLUB  
LIVE CONCERT  
GAME  
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live concert.  
Obtains maximum audio impact from video game  
software.  
This mode outputs the sound from the headphone L/R.  
Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass  
the sound field processing. Multi channel surround  
formats are downmixed to two channels.  
2CH STEREO  
This mode outputs the sound as surround from  
headphone L/R.  
HEADPHONE THEATER  
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Adjusting the tone quality  
Turning off the power  
automatically  
(Auto power on/off function)  
Making the low-level sound (DOLBY  
DRC*)  
If this function is on, if no signal is applied  
to the selected input (selected by INPUT)  
for more than 5 minutes, system power will  
turn off automatically. Power will turn on  
again when signal is applied to the selected  
input.  
When you listen at low volume, the system  
compresses the dynamic range and finely  
adjusts for low-level sound. It is only  
functional when a DVD disc for DRC (audio  
DRC) is played. To use this function,  
connect your computer with the USB cable  
or the DVD component with the optical  
digital cable and set the Dolby digital sound  
to DOWNMIX PCM.  
AUTO POWER Front panel display  
indicator  
*Dolby DRC = Dolby Dynamic Range  
Control  
INPUT  
VOLUME  
PHONES  
AUTO POWER  
S-MODE  
Each type of mode, the AUTO POWER  
indicator on the system is changed the  
following.  
S-MODE  
SELECT C/c  
SHIFT  
Auto power  
ON  
AUTO POWER indicator  
Green light up  
OFF  
Light out  
1 While pressing SHIFT, press S-MODE  
repeatedly until DRC (DOLBY DRC)  
appears in the display.  
2 While pressing SHIFT, select STD  
(STANDARD) using SELECT C/c.  
Select OFF, to turn off DRC.  
The default setting is OFF.  
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To activate the auto power on/off  
function  
S-MODE  
SELECT C/c  
SHIFT  
1 While pressing SHIFT, press S-MODE  
repeatedly until APC (Auto Power  
Control) appears in the display.  
2 While pressing SHIFT, select ON using  
SELECT C/c.  
Select OFF, to turn off the auto power  
on/off function.  
The default setting is OFF.  
Tip  
To turn off the system completely when AUTO  
POWER is on, press ?/1 (POWER). The AUTO  
POWER indicator will turn off.  
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Listening to 5.1ch via a connected  
computer  
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to  
install.  
Installation and setting  
for “ WinDVD”  
In compliance with your request, specify  
the drive and folder to install.  
5 When “ Setup complete” window is  
You can enjoy 5.1 channel sound on this  
system when you install the supplied  
application software “WinDVD” on your  
computer.  
displayed, click “ Finish.”  
In next step, set “WinDVD” output setting.  
Follow the procedure to install and output  
setting for “WinDVD.” For using  
“WinDVD,” refer to Help after installing.  
Tip  
While installing “WinDVD,” the installation message  
for “DirectX 8.1” or “Microsoft HTML Help” will be  
displayed depending on Windows version. In this  
case, click “Yes” and follow the installation  
procedure of the installation message.  
These software is necessary to operate “WinDVD”  
correctly.  
Installing WinDVD  
Notes  
Setting “ WinDVD” on your computer  
• When installing the software to the computer, you  
need to turn off the system.  
After installing “Win DVD,” go to the next  
steps.  
• Before installing the software, quit all applications  
running on Windows.  
• If you use Windows 2000 Professional or Windows  
XP, Log in as administrator before installing.  
• Refer to “Required system for WinDVD” (page 5)  
for the required system equipment.  
1 Start the “ WinDVD” program.  
Start the program by selecting from the  
start menu or shortcut on the screen.  
2 Right-click and select “ set up” from the  
1 Place “ WinDVD” software CD into your  
CD-ROM drive.  
menu on the screen.  
The installation CD-ROM window is  
displayed. If installer does not start  
automatically, launch “WinDVD”  
setup.exe program.  
2 The setup window is displayed. Click  
Next, and then follow the on-screen  
instructions for installing.  
3 The “ User Information” window is  
displayed. Enter the user information  
and serial number, and then click  
Next.”  
The setup window is displayed.  
The serial number is printed to CD-  
ROM package.  
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Enjoying DVD via a connected  
computer  
3 Select the “ Audio tag.  
1 Turn on the power of the system and its  
USB-connected computer.  
2 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive of your  
computer.  
“WinDVD” starts automatically. Play  
the DVD.  
4 Select the “ Digital (S/PDIF) out to  
External Processor,click “ Apply and  
then click “ OK” .  
3 Press INPUT on the system to select  
USB.”  
To use “WinDVD,refer to Help  
Select “Help” from the menu on the screen  
in step 2 of “Setting “WinDVD” on your  
computer” (page 20).  
Notes  
• The number of channel your computer outputs  
using “WinDVD” vary depends on the disc.  
• Before using “WinDVD,” quit all sound-related  
applications. If any sound-related application is  
running, noise may be heard.  
• “WinDVD” is necessary for 5.1ch sound.  
• If audio cables are used for connection, 5.1ch  
sound will not be available.  
• Some illustrations in this manual might be different  
slightly from your computer window.  
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Additional Information  
Severe hum or noise is heard.  
, Check that the speakers and components are  
connected correctly and securely (page 8).  
, Check that the connecting cords are not near  
a transformer, motor, TV or fluorescent light.  
, Move the TV away from the audio compo-  
nents.  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the system, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy  
the problem. Should any problem persist,  
consult your nearest Aiwa dealer.  
, The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with  
a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.  
, Clean the disc.  
Power  
The sound loses stereo effect when  
The power is not turned on.  
, Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is  
connected securely.  
you play a DVD, a VIDEO, CD, or a CD.  
, Check that the speakers and components are  
connected correctly and securely (page 8).  
, Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead)  
once and connect again after more than five  
seconds.  
The surround effect is difficult to  
hear when you are playing a Dolby  
Digital sound track.  
, Make sure the proper sound field function is  
selected (page 15).  
Sound  
There’s no sound.  
, Press MUTING if “M-ON (MUTING ON)”  
appears in the display.  
, Check the speaker connections and settings  
(page 8, 11).  
, Depending on the DVD, the output signal  
may not be the entire 5.1 channel but  
monaural or stereo even if the sound track is  
recorded in Dolby Digital format.  
, Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume  
level.  
, Make sure the USB connection, speaker  
cables, and audio connecting cords are  
correct (page 9).  
The sound comes from the center  
, The input source is not selected properly.  
Press INPUT to select the equipment for  
playback (page 14).  
speaker only.  
, Depending on the disc, the sound may come  
from the center speaker only.  
, The headphones are plugged in, unplug the  
headphones.  
The sound comes from the front  
speaker only.  
The left and right sounds are  
, Make sure the proper sound field function is  
selected (page 15).  
unbalanced or reversed.  
, Check that the speakers and components are  
connected correctly and securely (page 8).  
, Adjust the volume level of each speaker  
(page 14).  
, Adjust the speaker volume (page 14).  
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, The number of channel your computer  
outputs using “WinDVD” vary depends on  
the disc.  
No sound or only a very low-level  
sound is heard from the surround  
speakers.  
, Make sure a proper sound field function is  
selected (page 15).  
There is no sound from Audio CD.  
, If the CD-ROM drive is not compliant with  
digital audio output, the sound from the CD-  
ROM drive will not be output via the USB  
connection. In this case, connect the audio  
output of the CD-ROM drive (e.g., the  
headphones output) to the ANALOG IN jacks  
and adjust the volume appropriately.  
, If you use Windows 98 SE, confirm the  
setting of the audio device.  
, Adjust the speaker volume (page 14).  
The remote does not function.  
, Remove any obstacles between the remote  
and the system.  
, Use the remote near the system.  
, Point the remote at the remote sensor on  
the system.  
, Replace all the batteries in the remote with  
new ones if they are weak.  
1 Open the Control Panel window.  
2 Open the Multimedia window and select  
the USB audio device as the preferred  
device for sound playback.  
The system does not operate  
properly.  
3 Select the CD Music tab. If the computer  
has more than one CD-ROM drive, play  
back a music CD. Select the drive and  
check “Enable digital CD audio for this  
CD-ROM device.”  
, Static electricity, etc., may affect the system’s  
operation. Disconnect the AC power cord  
(mains lead) once, then connect it again.  
USB connection  
The sound is interrupted.  
The computer does not recognize  
, The sound may be interrupted if other USB  
devices are connected or disconnected.  
, If your computer does not meet the system  
requirements, it may not perform well.  
Besides, even if your computer meets the  
system requirements, the sound may be  
interrupted if the computer is under load. In  
this case, shut down other applications.  
this system.  
, Make sure the system is connected to the  
computer with the supplied USB cable.  
, It is recommended to connect the USB cable  
directly to the USB port of the computer.  
There is no sound.  
, “Mute” is selected in the Volume Control  
window. Open the Volume Control window  
and cancel “mute.”  
Returning to the default settings.  
While the power is off (the ?/1 (POWER)  
indicator lights up red), press ?/1 (POWER) for 5  
seconds until “INI” appears in the display.  
, The volume level is low, open the Volume  
Control window and adjust the volume.  
, Open the Sound and Multimedia Properties  
window and click the Audio tab. Select this  
system as the preferred device.  
There is no sound from 5.1ch sound  
, Select any sound field other than “H-T” or  
“2CH” when using “WinDVD.”  
, Check the output setting of “WinDVD” is set  
correctly (page 20).  
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SS-UZ501 (Surround speakers)  
Specifications  
Speaker system Closed box type  
Speaker unit  
58 mm (2 3/8 in.) dia. cone type  
Rated impedance 8 ohms  
Dimensions (approx.)  
For the U.S.A. model  
85 × 106 × 125 mm  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL  
HARMONIC DISTORTION:  
(3 3/8 × 4 1/4 × 5 in.)  
(w/h/d, not including the  
projecting parts)  
Mass (approx.) 350g (13 oz) × 2  
With 4 ohms loads subwoofer driven, from  
20 - 200 Hz; rated 20 watts minimum RMS  
power, with no more than 0.8% total  
harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to  
rated output.  
General  
Power requirements  
North American model:  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
SA-UZ501 (Subwoofer)  
Max. output  
Other model:  
220-240 V AC,  
50/60 Hz  
Subwoofer:  
Front:  
30 W (4 ohms)  
Power consumption  
14 W + 14 W (8 ohms)  
14 W (4 ohms + 4 ohms)  
14 W + 14 W (8 ohms)  
U.S. model:  
75 W  
Dual center*:  
Surround*:  
1.2 W  
(at the Power Saving Mode)  
* Depending on the sound field settings and the  
source, there may be no sound output.  
Speaker system Bass reflex type  
Other model:  
75 W  
0.3 W  
(at the Power Saving Mode)  
Speaker unit  
130 mm (5 1/8 in.) dia.  
Operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
Supplied accessories  
5˚C to 35˚C  
5 % to 90 %  
See page 7.  
cone type  
Dimensions (approx.)  
156 × 303 × 308 mm  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
(6 1/4 × 12 × 12 1/4 in.)  
(w/h/d, not including the  
projecting parts)  
Mass (approx.) 5.8 kg (12 lb 13 oz)  
SS-UZ501 (Front/Center speakers)  
Speaker system Front: Closed box type  
Center: Uni directional type  
Speaker unit  
Front: 58 mm (2 3/8 in.) dia.  
cone type  
Center: 48 mm (1 15/16 in.) dia.  
cone type  
Rated impedance  
Front: 8 ohms  
Center: 4 ohms + 4 ohms  
Dimensions (approx.)  
85 × 200 × 125 mm  
(3 3/8 × 7 7/8 × 5 in.)  
(w/h/d, not including the  
projecting parts)  
Mass (approx.) 650g (1 lb 7 oz) × 2  
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Index to Parts and Controls  
Subwoofer (Front Panel)  
INPUT  
VOLUME  
PHONES  
AUTO POWER  
S-MODE  
1 HEADPHONE jack  
Connect headphones here.  
2 AUTO POWER indicator  
When the system is in the AUTO  
POWER ON mode, the indicator lights  
up green.  
5
(remote sensor)  
Receives the remote control signals.  
6 Display  
Indicates the speaker setting, input  
signal, sound field mode, etc.  
7 INPUT  
3 ?/1 (POWER) indicator  
When turned on, lights up green.  
When turned off, lights up red (STAND-  
BY MODE).  
Select the input signal.  
8 VOLUME +/–  
Adjust the volume and select settings.  
9 S-MODE  
4 ?/1 (POWER)  
Adjust the sound field mode and select  
settings.  
Turns on and off the power of the  
system.  
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Subwoofer (Rear Panel)  
ANALOG IN  
R
L
SPEAKER  
R
L
USB  
FRONT  
CENTER  
OPTICAL IN  
SURROUND  
1 ANALOG IN (L/R) jacks  
3 OPTICAL IN jack  
Connect to the DIGITAL OUT  
(OPTICAL IN) jack of a DVD player,  
etc.  
Connect to the audio output of a TV,  
VCR, etc.  
2 USB jack  
Connect to the computer.  
4 SPEAKER jacks  
Connect to the supplied satellite  
speakers.  
5 AC power cord (mains lead)  
Display  
SW  
C
DSP DTS  
USB  
OPTICAL  
ANALOG  
2CH PCM  
DIGITAL  
PRO LOGIC  
dB  
L
R
L.F.E.  
m
f t  
SL  
SR  
1 Lights up when DSP (Digital Signal  
Processor) technology is activated.  
2 Displays the current sound format.  
3 Displays the volume level, sound field,  
etc.  
5 Displays the signal of 2CH or PCM.  
6 Playback channel indicators  
7 Displays whether the disc being played  
back contains a LFE (Low Frequently  
Effect) channel.  
4 Displays the input source.  
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Remote  
1 MUTING, TEST TONE  
Mutes the sound.  
Pressing this button while pressing  
SHIFT will sound the test tone.  
2 S-MODE, SET UP  
MUTING  
TEST TONE  
Selects the sound field mode.  
Pressing this button while pressing  
SHIFT will select the system menu.  
3 SHIFT  
INPUT  
S-MODE  
VOLUME  
SELECT  
SET UP  
SHIFT  
Switches the function of the buttons on  
the remote.  
SELECT  
4 SURR +/–  
Adjust the surround speakers volume.  
5 CENTER +/–  
SURR  
CENTER WOOFER  
Adjust the center speaker volume.  
6 ?/1 (POWER)  
Turns on and off the system.  
7 INPUT  
Selects the input signal.  
8 VOLUME +/–, SELECT C/c  
Makes the speaker settings or adjusts the  
volume of the system.  
Pressing this button while pressing  
SHIFT will set the system setup  
parameters.  
9 WOOFER +/–  
Adjust the subwoofer volume.  
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