AX-M140 SYSTEM

Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide will help you correctly install and set-up your Hi-Fi.
AX-M140 DIGITAL RADIO DAB/FM INFO.

CONFIRM

DI O D T SYST E M

REPEAT

Please read before installation
IMPORTANT: make sure that your unit is connected together (as detailed in this Guick Start Guide ) before switching on at the mains. If this hi-fi has been moved from a cold place to a warm place, DO NOT plug it in for 2-3 hours (e.g. from a cold car boot to a warm room).
Y o u r h i - f i s h o u l d i n cl u d e.

R e m o te co n tr o l

SLEEP/ TIMER

CLK DIM

M a in In s tr u ctio n b o o k
DA B ( FM a e r ia l ) x 1

Ribbon cable x 1

AX-M140 DIGITAL RADIO

DA B (FM r a d io )

A e r ia l a d ju s tm e n t to o l x 1
S p e a k e r le a d s x 2

DV D p la y e r

M P 3 p la y e r
A m p lifie r Spea k ers x 2
Insert batteries in the remote control
When inserting batteries make sure they are the correct way around as shown below.

Remove battery cover

Carefully slide then lift the battery cover from the back of your remote control.

Insert batteries

Insert two AAA size batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure they are inserted as shown.

Replace battery cover

Slide the battery cover back into place.
Fitting the system connection leads
IMPORTANT: The separate parts of your hi-fi MUST be connected together before the unit is plugged into the mains. Make sure that all connections are made with your hi-fi system unplugged from the mains.

DAB (FM RADIO)

Position your hi-fi
Stack the parts of your hi-fi as shown. Position your hi-fi so that you have easy access to the back.

DVD PLAYER

Connect together
Using the ribbon cable supplied, connect the four separate units together in the order shown in the illustration

MP3 PLAYER

AMPLIFIER

Connecting to a TV

NOTE: Some settings might need to be made to your Hitachi AX-M140 to make it compatible with the settings on your TV

TV Display Settings

A) If the unit is connected to a 16:9 wide screen TV, then set "TV display" to "Wide" in the function setting menu. (See page 21 of the instruction manual)
Teminal board for the DVD player
B) If the unit is connected to 4:3 normal TV, then set "TV display" to "Normal/PS "or "Normal/LB" in the function setting menu. (see page 21 of the instruction manual)

connections to TV

TV System Settings
If you use your Hitachi AX-M140 outside the UK you will need to change the television system settings in the 'TV Type' menu to either 'multi' for Europe or 'NTSC' for USA. (PAL for the UK is the default setting). See page23 of the instruction manual.

Connecting the speakers

Connect the speaker leads between the terminals as shown below.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before connecting or removing mains power, please turn off the power on the unit and turn the volume to minimum or it may damage the speaker This unit has a high power output and wide dynamic range. If speakers other than those supplied are used, they must be chosen according to speaker specification, or the speakers may be damaged.
Connect the leads with a silver line to the (+) (L) (R) terminals and leads with a gold line to the (-) (G) terminals.
Ditital audio output Connections
Connecting to a surround sound amplifier
Please note: You can only use coaxial OR optical-they cannot be used at the same time.

DVD player connections

With digital signal input terminal's DTS, Dolby Digital signal decode amplifier
With digital signal input terminal's DTS, Dolby Digital signal decode amplifier terminal board

Aux in Connections

Connecting a VCR audio output to your unit

VCR Scart Input Socket

VCR Output Scart socket

Connecting the Antenna

Screw the antenna (aerial) rod clockwise onto the antenna base.
Screw the antenna cable into the DAB/FM antenna socket Tighten the antenna by hand or using the tool provided. (Note: Do not overtighten, this could damage the antenna or it's fittings.) Optional
Position the antenna for best reception.
Connecting to the mains Power
Insert the mains plug into a wall outlet, switch on and your system is ready for use. Caution: Be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet when going away or when the system is not in use for an extended period of time.
Note: This product is exclusively available through Dixons Stores Group. In the unlikely event of a problem with your product please return to the store where your purchase was made.