Aiwa CA-DW330 Operating Instruction

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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“CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

Explanation of Graphical Symbols:

ELECTRIC SHOCK,

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.”

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Objects and liquid entry - Take care that objects or

liquids do not get inside the unit through the ventilation
openings.

Carts and stands - When placed or

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mounted on a stand or cart, the unit should
be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the unit or cart to
overturn or fall.

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Condensation - Moisture may form on the CD pickup

lens when:

- The unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot

- The heating system has just been turned on

- The unit is used in a very humid room

- The unit is cooled by an air conditioner
When this unit has condensation inside, it may not
function normally. Should this occur, leave the unit for a
few hours, then try to operate again.
Wall or ceiling mounting - The unit should not be

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mounted on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the
Operating Instructions.

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The lightningflash with arrowhead symbol, within
anequilateraltriangle, isintendedtoalerttheuser
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous volt­age”withintheproduct’s enclosure that may beof

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OWNER’S RECORD

For your convenience, record the model number (you will find it at the
bottom of the unit) and serial number (you will find it in the battery
compartment) in the space provided below. Please refer to them when
you contact your

Model No

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral trian­gle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

AIWA dealer in case of difficulty.

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Precautions

Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely
before operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating

Instructions for future reference. All warnings and cautions in
the Operating Instructions and on the unit should be strictly
followed, as well as the safety suggestions below.

Installation

Water and moisture - Do not use this unit near water,

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such as near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement, swimming pool, or the like.

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Heat - Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including
heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate
heat.

It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 50C
(41“F) or greater than 35°C (95°F).
Mounting surface - Place the

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Ventilation - The unit should be situated with adeauate

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space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured.
Allow 10 cm (4 in.) clearance from the rear and the top of
the unit and 5 cm (2 in.) from each side.

- Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar surface

that may block the ventilation openings.

- Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight

rack where ventilation may be impeded.

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unit on a flat, even surface.

Electric Power

Power sources - Use on batteries or AC house current,

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as specified in the Operating Instructions and marked on
the unit.

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Polarization - As a safety feature, some units are
equipped with polarized AC power plugs which can only
be inserted one way into a power outlet. If it is difficult or
impossible to insert the AC power plug into an outlet, turn
the plug over and try again. If it still does not easily insert
into the outlet, please call a qualified service technician to
service or replace the outlet. To avoid defeating the
safety feature of the polarized plug, do not force it into a
power outlet,

AC power cord

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- When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by
the AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.

- Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as this
could result in fire or shock.

- Power cords should be firmly secured to avoid being
bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention
to the cord from the unit to the power socket.

- Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords
beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or
shock.

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Extension cord - To help prevent electric shock, do not
use a polarized AC power plug with an extension cord,

receptacle, or other outlet unless the polarized plug can
be completely inserted to prevent exposure of the blades
of the plug.

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When not in use - Unplug the AC power cord from the
AC outlet or remove all the batteries If the unit will not be
used for several months or more. When the cord is
plugged in, a small amount of current continues to flow to
the unit, even when the power is turned off.

Maintenance

Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Instructions.

Damage Requiring Service

Have the units serviced by a qualified service technician if:

- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged

- Foreign objects or liquid have got inside the unit

- The unit has been exposed to rain or water

- 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.

Power Supply

Connections

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FUNCTION

IMPORTANT

Make sure that FUNCTION is set to POWER O STANDBY

before connecting the AC cord or inserting batteries.

Connect the AC cord as illustrated below.

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CAUTION

Use only the supplied AC cord. Use with other cords may
result in the risk of fire.

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+ @to an AC outlet

IMPORTANT

● Make sure that the AC cord is disconnected and batteries

are removed before connecting speakers.

● Do not connect other than the supplied speakers.

~ Position the speakers.

To couple with the speakers,

down into the guide brackets on the center unit
until the height is level with the unit.

To separate the unit from the speakers, slide the

speakers up and off,

release knob.

2 Connect the speakers.

Connect the right speaker cord to the R terminals,
and the left speaker to the L terminals.
Connect the s~eaker cord with the white broken
line to O and \he other cord to O.

while pressing the speaker

slide each speaker

Open the lid of the battery compartment on the rear and
insert eight R20 (size D) batteries, not supplied, as illustrated
below. Then close the lid.

● Before using on batteries, disconnect the AC cord from the

AC inlet. Battery power is cut off automatically when the

is connected

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When the OPE/BATT indicator becomes dim, the tape speed
slows down, volume decreases, or sound is distorted during
operation, replace the batteries.

Notes on batteries

To avoid damage from leakage or explosion, observe the
following:

● Insert the batteries with the 4) and O marks correctly

aligned.

● Do not mix different types of batteries or old batteries with

new ones.

● When the unit is not to be used for a long period, remove

the batteries.

● Never recharge the batteries, apply heat to them or take

them apart.

● Remove dead batteries.

If liquid leaks from the batteries, wipe thoroughly to remove.

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