Aiwa CX-NA303 User Manual [en, es, fr]

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CX-NA303

-For NSX-A303 and NSX-A304

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WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

“CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.”

Explanation of Graphical Symbols:

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, wlihln an equilateral triangle. Is intended to alert the usei to the presence of unlnsulaled “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of 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.

PRECAUTI

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

1 Water and moisture — Do not use this unit near water, such

as near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like.

2 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 5°C (41 °F) or greater than 35°C (95°F).

3 Mounting surface — Place the unit on a flat, even surface. 4 Ventilation — The unit should be situated with adequate

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.

5 Objects and liquid entry — Take care that objects or liquids

do not get inside the unit through the ventilation openings.

6 Carts and stands — When placed

or 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.

7 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.

8 Wall or ceiling mounting —The unit should not be mounted

on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the Operating

Instructions.

Owner’s record

For your convenience, record the model number and serial number (you will find them on the rear of your set) in the space provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your Aiwa dealer in case of difficulty.

Model No. Serial No. (Lot No.) CX-NA303 SX-NA302 SX-R275 (NSX-A304 only)

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Electric Power 1 Power sources — Connect this unit only to power sources

specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the

unit.

2 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.

3 AC power cord

- 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 severely bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to the cord from the unit to the power outlet.

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

4 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.

5 When not in use — Unplug the AC power cord from the power

outlet 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.

Outdoor Antenna

1 Power iines — When connecting an outdoor antenna, make

sure it is located away from power lines.

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.

Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code

TABLE OF CONTENT

PRECAUTIONS.................................................................1

PREPARATIONS_______________________________

CONNECTIONS.................................................................3

REMOTE CONTROL

BEFORE OPERATION

SOUND_______________________________________

AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS....................................................6

GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

RADIO RECEPTION

MANUAL TUNING

PRESETTING STATIONS

TAPE PLAYBACK______________________________

BASIC OPERATIONS

CD PLAYING__________________________________

BASIC OPERATIONS........................................................9

PROGRAMMED PLAY

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NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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 gotten 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.

RECORDING__________________________________

BASIC RECORDING...................................................... 11

DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY

DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE

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Al EDIT RECORDING......................................................13

PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING

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CLOCK AND TIMER____________________________

SETTING THE CLOCK....................................................15

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER........................................ 15

SETTING THE TIMER

OTHER CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

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LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES........................ 17

GENERAL____________________________________

CARE AND MAINTENANCE.......................................... 18

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.........................................18

SPECIFICATIONS

PARTS INDEX...................................................Back cover

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PREPARATIONS

CONNECTION

Check your system and accessories

NSX-A303

CX-NA303 Compact disc stereo cassette reciever SX-NA302 Front speakers * SX-R275 Surround speakers (For NSX-A304 only)

Remote control AM antenna

FM antenna

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Before connecting the AC cord

The rated voltage of your unit shown on the rear panel is

120 V AC. Check that the rated voltage matches your local

voltage.

IMPORTANT

Connect the speakers, antennas, and all optional equipment first.

Then connect the AC cord in the end.

1 Connect the right and left speakers to the main

unit.

Connect the right speaker cord to SPEAKERS R terminals,

and left to SPEAKERS L terminals.

The speaker cord with the white stripe should be connected to O terminal and the black cord to O terminal.

2 Connect the surround speakers to the main unit,

(only for NSX-A304)

There are no differences between the surround speakers. Connect each surround speaker cord to SURROUND

SPEAKERS R or L terminal.

Operating Instructions, etc

* Optional SX-R275 Surround speakers are available with the NSX-A304.

3 Connect the supplied antennas.

Connect the FM antenna to FM 75 O. terminals and the AM

antenna to AM LOOP terminals.

AM antenna

4 Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.

When the AC cord is connected, the ail characters may light up on the display. In this case, disconnect the AC cord.Then, connect it again.

CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA

For better FM reception, use of an outdoor antenna is recommended. Connect the outdoor antenna to FM 75 i2 terminals.

To connect other optional equipment -r page 17.

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To position the antennas FM feeder antenna:

Extend this antenna horizontally in a T-shape and fix its ends to the wall.

AM antenna:

Position to find the best possible reception.

To stand the AM antenna on a surface

Fix the claw to the slot.

• Be sure to connect the speaker cords correctly. Improper

connections can cause short circuits in SPEAKERS terminals.

• Do not leave objects generating magnetism, such as credit cards, near the speakers, as these objects may be damaged.

• Do not bring the FM antenna near metal objects or curtain rails.

• Do not bring the AM antenna near other optional equipment,

the stereo system itself, the AC cord or speaker cords, since

noise will be picked up.

• Do not unwind the AM antenna wire.

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EMOTE CONTR

Inserting batteries

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.

BEFORE OPERATION

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When to replace the batteries

The maximum operational distance between the remote control and the sensor on the main unit should be approximately 5 meters (16 feet). When this distance decreases, replace the batteries with new ones.

To use SHIFT on the remote control

Buttons ® have two different functions. One of these functions is indicated on the button, and the other on the plate above the button. To use the function on the button, simply press the button. To use the function on the plate above the button, press the button while pressing SHIFT.

To use FUNCTION on the remote control

The FUNCTION substitutes for the function buttons (TAPE/DECK

1/2, TUNER, VIDEO/AUX, CD) on the main unit.

Each time FUNCTION is pressed, the next function is selected cyclically. When tapes are inserted in both decks, each deck is selected with FUNCTION.

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■ CLOCK/ DIMMER

To turn the unit on

Press one of the function buttons (TAPE, TUNER, VIDEO/AUX,

CD). Playback of the inserted disc or tape begins, or the previously

tuned station is received (Direct Play Function).

POWER is also available.

When the unit is turned on, the disc compartment may open and close to reset the unit.

To turn the power off

Press POWER.

Flash window

The window on the top of the unit lights up or flashes while the unit is being powered on. To turn off fhe light of the top window, press ■ while pressing

CD. To turn back on, repeat the above.

DEMO (Demonstration) mode

When the AC cord is connected, the display window demonstrates thefunctionsof the unit. When the power is turned on, the DEMO display is overridden by the operation display. When the power is turned off, the DEMO mode is restored.

• If the remote control is not going to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to prevent possible

electrolyte leakage.

• The remote control may not operate correctly when:

- The line of sight between the remote control and the remote sensor inside the display window is exposed to intense light, such as direct sunlight

- Other remote controls are used nearby (those of a television, etc.)

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To cancel DEMO mode

Press II SET while the power is off. The clock flashes on the display. (To set the current time, see “SETTING THE CLOCK”

on page 15.) To re-activate DEMO mode, press ► while the

power is off.

Demo game

You can enjoy playing Demo game with your system.

1 Press ►.

Three numbers on the display start to run.

2 Press ■ once.

The number on the left side stops.

3 Press ■ twice to stop the remaining two numbers.

Scoring:

20 points are given to start the game.

If all the numbers are equal. 50 points are added to the score. If not equal, one point is subtracted. If the gained points reach 9999, you win. If the gained points fall to 0, you lose.

To reset the game

Press CLOCK/DIMMER, then press ►. The game starts again.

SOUND

AUDIO ADJUST

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T-BASS

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VOLUME

Turn VOLUME on the main unit, or press VOLUME on the remote controi.

The volume level is displayed as a number from 0 to MAX (31). The volume level is automatically set to 16 when the power is turned off with the volume level set to 17 or more.

SUPER T-BASS SYSTEM

The T-BASS system enhances the realism of low-frequency sound.

Press T-BASS.

Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the

three levels, or the off position to suit your preference.

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(cancel)

SHIFT

This unit provides the following three different equalization curves.

ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange CLASSIC: Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble.

Press one of GRAPHIC EQUALIZER.

The selected equalization mode is displayed.

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To cancel the selected mode

Press the selected button again. “GEQ OFF” is displayed.

To select with the remote control

Press GEQ repeatedly while pressing SHIFT. The GEQ mode is

displayed cyclically as follows.

ROCK- POP-

CLASSIC-

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To select with the remote control

press T-BASS while pressing SHIFT.

Low frequency sound may be distorted when the T-BASS system is used for a disc or tape in which low frequency sound is originally emphasized. In this case, cancel the T-BASS system.

To dim the illumination of the display 1 Press CLOCK/DIMMER twice so that “DIMMER” is displayed,

then press II SET within 4 seconds.

2 Press ◄◄ or ►► repeatedly to select the dimmer mode as

follows.

DIMMER 1

■DIMMER 2-

Press II SET within 4 seconds.

DIMMER 1; The illumination of the display is dimmer than

usual, and the spectrum analyzer lights off.

DIMMER 2: The illumination of the display is dimmer than

DIMMER 1, and the illumination on the buttons light off.

DIM-OFF: The normal display is resumed.

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Using the headphones

Connect headphones to the PHONES jack with a standard stereo plug (06.3 mm, V4 inch). No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are plugged in.

Sound adjustment during recording

The output volume and tone of the speakers or headphones may be freely varied without affecting the recording.

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RADIO RECEPTION

MANUAL TUNING

■MONO TUNER

■BAND

■SHIFT

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select the

desired band.

FM-

When TUNER/BAND is pressed while the power is off, the power is turned on directly.

To select a band with the remote control

Press BAND while pressing SHIFT.

2 Press •« DOWN or ►► UP to select a station.

Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes. When a station is received, “TUNE” is displayed for 2 seconds. During FM stereo reception, ll(®H) is displayed.

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PRESETTING STATIONS

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The unit can store a total of 32 preset stations. When a station is stored, a preset number is assigned to the station. Use the preset number to tune in to a preset station directly.

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1 Press TUNER/BAND to select a band, and press

◄◄ DOWN or ►► UP to select a station.

2 Press II SET to store the station.

A preset number beginning from 1 in consecutive order for each band is assigned to the station.

Preset number

Repeat steps 1 and 2.

The next station will not be stored if a total of 32 preset stations for all the bands have already been stored.

To search for a station quickly (Auto Search)

Keep ◄◄ DOWN or UP pressed until the frequency starts

to change rapidly. After tuning in to a station, the search stops. To stop the Auto Search manually, press ◄◄

• The Auto Search may not stop at stations with very weak signals.

When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise

Press MONO TUNER on the remote control while pressing SHIFT so that “MONO” appears on the display. Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural. To restore stereo reception, press these buttons so that “MONO” disappears.

To change the AM tuning intervai

The default setting of the AM tuning interval is 10 kHz/step. If you use this unit in an area where the frequency allocation system is 9 kHz/step, change the tuning interval. Press POWER while pressing TUNER/BAND. To reset the interval, repeat this procedure.

NOTE

When the AM tuning interval is changed, all preset stations are cleared. The preset stations have to be set again.

DOWN or ►► UP.

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TAPE PLAYBACK

PRESET NUMBER TUNING

Use the remote control to select the preset number directly.

1 Press BAND while pressing SHIFT to select a

band.

2 Press numbered buttons 0-9 and +10 to select a

preset number.

Example: To select preset number 20, press +10, +10 and 0. To select preset number 15, press +10 and 5.

Selecting a preset number on the main unit

Press TUNEFVBAND to select a band. Then, press ► PRESET repeatedly or turn MULTI JOG. Each time ► PRESET is pressed, the next ascending number Is selected.

To clear a preset station

Select the preset number of the station to be cleared. Then, press

■ CLEAR, and press II SET within 4 seconds.

The preset numbers of all other stations in the band with higher numbers are also decreased by one.

BASIC OPERATIONS

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■ Deck 2

Use Type I (normal) tapes only.

1 Press TAPE and press ± EJECT to open the

cassette holder.

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Insert a tape with the exposed side down. Push the cassette holder to close.

2 Press ► to start play.

Only the side facing out from the unit can be played back.

The selected deck number

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To select a playing deck

When tapes are loaded in both decks, press TAPE first to select a deck. The selected deck number is dispiayed.

To stop play, press ■. To pause play (deck 2 only), press II. To resume play, press

again.

To fast forward or rewind, press ◄◄ or ►►. Then press ■ to

stop the tape.

To start play when the power is off (Direct Play Function)

Press TAPE. The power is turned on and play of the inserted

tape begins.

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Tape counter

To set the tape counter to 0000

Press ■ CLEAR in stop mode.

The counter is also set to 0000 when the cassette holder is opened.

When tapes are loaded in both decks

After playback on deck 1 finishes, the tape in the deck 2 will start to play without interruption and will stop at the end of the tape.

(Continuous play)

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CD PLAYING

BASIC OPERATIONS

To play one disc only, press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3.

The selected disc is played once.

To stop play, press ■. To pause play, press II. To resume play, press again. To search for a particular point during piayback, keep «

or ►► pressed and release if at the desired point.

To skip to the beginning of a track during piayback, press

◄◄ or ►► repeatediy or turn MULTI JOG. To remove discs, press ^ OPEN/CLOSE.

To start play when the power is off (Direct Play Function)

Press CD. The power is turned on and piay of the loaded disc(s)

begins. When A OPEN/CLOSE is pressed, the power is also turned on and the disc compartment is opened.

To check the remaining time

During play, press EDIT/CHECK on the remote control while pressing SHIFT. The amount of time remaining until all tracks finish playing is displayed. To restore the playing time display, repeat the above.

LOADING DISCS

Press CD, then press ± OPEN/CLOSE to open the

disc compartment. Load disc(s) with the label side

up.

To play one or two discs, place the discs on tray 1 and 2. To play three discs, press DISC CHANGE to rotate the trays

after placing two discs. Place the third disc on tray 3. Close the disc compartment by pressing A OPEN/CLOSE.

Tray number of the disc to be played

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Total number of tracks

Total playing time

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Selecting a track with the remote control

1 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc.

2 Press numbered buttons 0-9 and +10 to select a track.

Example:

To select the 25th track, press +10, +10 and 5.

To select the 10th track, press +10 and 0. The selected track starts to play and continues to the end of

that disc.

Replacing discs during play

While one disc is playing, the other discs can be replaced without interrupting play. 1 Press DISC CHANGE.

2 Remove the discs and replace with other discs. 3 Press A OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc compartment.

• When loading an 8-cm (3-inch) disc, put it onto the inner circle

of the tray.

• Do not place more than one compact disc on one disc tray.

• Do not tilt the unit with discs loaded. Doing so may cause malfunctions.

PLAYING DISCS

Load discs.

To play all discs in the disc compartment, press

Play begins with the disc on tray 1. Number of track being played

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Elapsed playing time

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RANDOM /REPEAT PLAY

Use the remote control.

RANDOM play

All the tracks on the selected disc or all the discs can be played randomly.

REPEAT play

A single disc or all the discs can be played repeatedly.

3 Press numbered buttons 0-9 and +10 to program

a track.

Example: To select the 25th track, press +10, +10 and 5. To select the 10th track, press +10 and 0.

Total number of

Selected track number

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Press RANDOM/REPEAT while pressing SHIFT .

Each time it is pressed, the function can be selected cyclically.

RANDOM play — RANDOM lights up on the display. REPEAT play — C*. lights up on the display. RANDOM/REPEAT play — RANDOM and light up on the

display.

Cancel — RANDOM and Ci. disappear from the display.

To play all discs, press ► to start play. To Play a single disc, press one of DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to

start play.

During random play it is not possible to skip to the previously played track with

PROGRAMMED PLAY

Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from any of the inserted discs.

Program number

Total playing time of the selected tracks

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks. 5 Press ► to start play.

To check the program

Each time ◄◄ or ►► is pressed in stop mode, a disc number,

track number, and program number will be displayed.

To clear the program

Press ■ CLEAR in stop mode.

To add tracks to the program

Repeat steps 2 and 3 in stop mode. The track will be programmed

after the last track.

To change the programmed tracks

Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.

To play the programmed tracks repeatedly

After programming the tracks, press RANDOM/REPEAT repeatedly until c^. appears on the display.

During programmed play, you cannot perform random play,

checking the remaining time, and selecting a disc or track.

Use the remote control.

1 Press PRGM while pressing SHIFT in stop mode.

“PRG” is displayed .

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2 Press Disc DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc.

Go to the next step when the tray stops rotating.

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RECORDING

BASIC RECORDIN

This section explains how to record from the tuner, CD piayer, or externai equipment.

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Preparation

• Use Type I (normal) tapes only.

• Set the tape to the point where recording will start.

• Note that recording is done on only one side of the tape.

INSERTING BLANK SPACES

Insertion of 4-second blank spaces enables you to activate the Music Sensor function. (Applicable when the source is TUNER,

VIDEO/AUX or MD.)

1 Press • REC/REC MUTE during recording or while in

recording pause mode.

nrag on the display flashes for 4 seconds and the tape runs

without recording. After 4 seconds, the deck enters the

recording pause mode.

2 Press II to resume recording.

To insert a blank space of less than 4 seconds, press • REC/REC MUTE again while EISH is flashing. To insert blank spaces of more than 4 seconds, after the deck

enters recording pause mode, press • REC/REC MUTE again.

Each time the button is pressed, a 4-second blank space is added.

About cassette tapes

• To prevent accidental erasure, break off the plastic tabs

on the cassette tape after recording with a screwdriver or other pointed tool.

1 Insert the tape to be recorded on into deck 2.

Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out

from the unit.

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2 Press function (CD, TUNER or VIDEO/AUX) and

prepare the source to be recorded.

To record from a CD. press CD and load the disc(s).

To record from a radio broadcast, press TUNER and tune

in to a station.

To record from a connected source, press VIDEO/AUX and

play.

3 Press • REC/REC MUTE to start recording.

When the selected function is CD, playback and recording start simultaneously.

To stop recording, press ■. To pause recording, press II. (Applicable when the source is

TUNER or VIDEO/AUX) To resume recording, press it again.

To record on the tape again, cover the tab openings with

adhesive tape, etc.

• 120-minute or longer tapes are extremely thin and easily

deformed or damaged. They are not recommended.

• Take up any slack in the tape with a pencil or similar tool

before use. Slack tape may break or jam in the mechanism.

Sound adjustment during recording

The output volume and tone of the speakers or headphones may be freely varied without affecting of the recording.

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To erase a recording 1 Insert the tape to be erased into deck 2 and press TAPE/

DECK 1/2 to display “TP 2”. 2 Set the tape to the point where the erasure is to be started. 3 Press • REC/REC MUTE to start the erasure.

DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY

DUBBING THE WHOLE TAP

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Set the tape to the point where recording will start.

1 Press TAPE.

2 Insert the original tape into deck 1 and the tape

to be recorded on into deck 2.

Insert the tapes with the sides to be played back or recorded

on facing out from the unit.

3 Press TAPE/DECK1/2 to select deck 1.

“TP 1” is displayed.

4 Press • REC/REC MUTE to start recording.

Playing and recording start simultaneously.

To stop dubbing

Press ■.

This function allows you to make exact copies of the original tape.

Dubbing does not start from a point halfway in the tape.

/ Press TAPE.

2 Insert the original tape into deck 1 and the tape

to be recorded on into deck 2.

Insert each tape with the side to be played back or recorded

on facing out from the unit.

3 Press SYNC DUBBING to start recording.

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The tapes are rewound to the beginning of the front sides,

and recording starts.

To stop dubbing

Press ■.

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Al EDIT RECORDING

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The Al edit recording function enables CD recording without

worrying about tape length and track length. When a CD Is

inserted, the unit automatically calculates the total track length. If necessary, the order of tracks is rearranged so that no track is

cut short.

(Al: Artificial Intelligence)

Al edit recording will not start from a point halfway into the tape. The tape must be recorded from the beginning of either side.

6 Press # REC/REC MUTE to start recording on

the first side.

The tape is rewound to the beginning of the first side, the lead segment is played through for 10 seconds, and recording starts. When the last track programmed for side A is finished, deck 2 enters the recording stop mode. After entering the recording stop mode, go to step 7.

7 Press EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on the

remote control to display the program for the second recording.

B is displayed.

8 Turn over the tape in deck 2 and press • REC/

REC MUTE to start recording on the second side.

To stop recording

Press ■. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.

To clear the edit program

Press ■ CLEAR twice so that “EDIT” disappears on the display.

To check the order of the programmed track numbers

Before recording, press EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on

the remote control to select side A or B, and press or

repeatedly.

Programmed

Track number track numbers

1 Insert the tape into deck 2.

Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out

from the unit.

2 Press CD and load the disc(s). 3 Press EDIT/CHECK once while pressing SHIFT

on the remote control.

“EDIT” is displayed.

EDIT

• When “PRGM” is displayed, press EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT again.

4 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc. 5 Press numbered buttons 0-9 on the remote

control to designate the tape length.

10 to 99 minutes can be specified. Example: When using a 60-minute tape, press 6 and 0.

In a few seconds, the tracks to be recorded on each side of

the tape are determined.

• ►► or MULTI JOG are also available to designate the tape length.

Tape length

Remaining time Programmed of recording tracks for side A

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Program number

To add tracks from other discs to the edit program

If there is any time remaining on the tape after step 5, you can add tracks from other discs in the CD compartment.

1 Press EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on the remote

control to select side A or B.

2 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc. 3 Press numbered buttons on the remote control to select tracks.

A track whose playing time is longer than the remaining time cannot be programmed.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more tracks.

Time on cassette tapes and editing time

The actual cassette recording time is usually a little longer than

the specified recording time printed on the label. This unit can

program tracks to use the extra time. When the total recording

time is a little longer than the tape’s specified recording time

after editing, the display shows the extra time (without a minus mark), instead of the time remaining on the tape (with the minus mark).

The Al edit recording function cannot be used with discs containing 31 tracks or more.

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Tape side A: First recording side

B: Second recording side

PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING

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In the programmed edit recording function the tracks can be programmed while checking the remaining time on each side of

the tape as the tracks are programmed.

The programmed edit recording will not start from a point halfway

in the tape. The tape must be recorded on from the beginning of either side.

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Repeat step 5 for the rest of the tracks for side A.

A track whose playing time is longer than the remaining time cannot be programmed.

Press EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on the remote control to select side B and program the tracks for side B.

After confirming B on the display, repeat step 5.

Tape side B (reverse side)

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8 Press EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT to

select side A and press # REC/REC MUTE to start recording.

CD play and recording of edited tracks for the first side start simultaneously. When the last track programmed for side A is finished, deck 2 enters the recording stop mode. After entering the recording stop mode, go to step 9.

9 Press EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on the

remote control for recording of the second side.

B is displayed.

fOTurn over the tape in deck 2 and press • REC/

REC MUTE to start recording.

Recording starts.

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1 Insert the tape into deck 2.

Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing ouf

from the unit.

2 Press CD and load the disc(s). 3 Press EDIT/CHECK twice while pressing SHIFT

on the remote control.

“EDIT” and “PRGM” are displayed.

• When “Al” is displayed, press EDIT/CHECK while pressing

SHIFT again.

4 Press numbered buttons on the remote control

to designate the tape length.

10 to 99 minutes can be specified.

• The ◄◄, ►► or MULTI JOG are also available to designate

the tape length.

Tape length

Tape side A (front side)

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Maximum recording time for side A

5 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc.

Then, press numbered buttons 0-9 and + 10 on the remote control to program a track.

Example: To select the 10th track of disc 2, press DISC

DIRECT PLAY 2, then press +10 and 0.

Remaining time on side A

Programmed tracks

To stop recording

Press ■. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.

To check the order of the programmed track numbers

Before recording, press EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on the remote control to select side A or B, and press ◄◄ or

repeatedly. Disc number Tape side Program number

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To change the program of each side

Press EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on the remote control

to select side A or B, and press ■ CLEAR to clear the program on the selected side. Then program tracks again.

To clear the edit program

Press ■ CLEAR twice so that “EDIT” disappears on the display.

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Track number Programmed track

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CLOCK AND TIMER

SETTING THE CLOG

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1 Press CLOCK, then press II SET within 4

seconds.

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When using the remote control

Press CLOCK while pressing SHIFT, then press 11 SET within

4 seconds.

2 Press ◄◄ DOWN or ►► UP to designate the

hour, then press II SET.

The hour stops flashing and the minute starts flashing.

3 Press ◄◄ DOWN or ►► UP to designate the

minute, then press II SET.

The minute stops flashing on the display and the clock starts from 00 seconds.

SETTING THE SLEEP TIME

The unit can be turned off automatically at a specified time.

Use the remote control.

7 Press SLEEP while pressing SHIFT.

2 Within 4 seconds, press ◄◄ or ►► to specify

the time until the power is turned off.

Each time the button is pressed, the time changes between 5 and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps.

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Specified time

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To display the current time

Press CLOCK. The time is displayed for 4 seconds. However, the time cannot be displayed during recording.

To switch to the 24-hour standard

Press the CLOCK and then press ■ within 4 seconds. Repeat the same procedure to restore the 12-hour standard.

If the clock display flashes

This is caused by a power interruption. The current time needs to be reset.

If power is interrupted for more than approximately 24 hours, all settings stored in memory after purchase need to be reset.

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To check the time remaining until the power is turned off

Press SLEEP once while pressing SHIFT. The remaining time is displayed for 4 seconds.

To cancel the sleep timer

Press SLEEP twice while pressing SHIFT so that “SLEEP OFF” appears on the display.

' MULTI JOG is also available instead of • ' and i

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SEHING THE TIMER

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4 Select the duration for the timer-activated period

with « DOWN or »■ UP, then press II set.

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The duration for the timer-activated period can be set between 5 and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps.

5 Prepare the source.

To listen to a CD. ioad the disc to be played first on tray 1. To listen to a tape, insert the tape into deck 1 or 2. To listen to the radio, tune in to a station.

6 Press POWER to turn the unit off after adjusting

the volume and tone.

® remains on the display after the power is turned off (timer standby mode).

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The unit can be turned on at a specified time every day with the buiit-in timer.

Preparation

Make sure the ciock is set correctiy.

Use the remote controi.

within 6 seconds.

® is dispiayed and the hour fiashes.

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If you press II SET after 6 seconds, another operation may

start.

2 Designate the hour of the timer-on time by

pressing ◄◄ DOWN or ►► UP, then press II SET.

Repeat to designate the minute of the timer-on

time.

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When the timer-on time is reached, the unit turns on and begins play with the selected source. The volume level is automaticaliy set to 16 when the power is turned off with the velume ievei set to 17 or more.

To check the specified time and source

Press TIMER. The timer-on time, the seiected source name and

the duration for the timer-activated period are displayed for 4 seconds.

To cancel timer standby mode temporarily

Press TIMER repeatedly until ® disappears on the display.

To restore the timer standby mode, press TIMER once or twice to dispiay ®.

Using the unit while the timer is set

You can use the unit normaiiy after setting the timer.

Before turning off the power, carry out step 5 to prepare the

source, and adjust the volume and tone.

' Timer playback and timer recording will not begin unless the

power is turned off.

' Connected equipment cannot be turned on and off by the buiit-

in timer of this unit. Use an externai timer.

After you designate the timer-on time, one of the source names fiashes on the dispiay.

3 Press FUNCTION to select a source, then press

II SET.

• If TUNER is pressed, the band cannot be selected in this

step.

' MULTI JOG is also available instead of -

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TIMER RECORDING

Timer recording is appiicabie for TUNER and VIDEO/AUX (with an external timer) sources only.

Press TIMER repeatedly until ® flashes on the display, then press II SET within 6 seconds. Carry out the steps of

“SETTING THE TIMER” from step 2 and insert the tape to be

recorded on into deck 2 after step 5.

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OTHiR CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ■ LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES

-CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

• VIDEO/AUX

• SURROUND SPEAKERS

Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment

for details.

• The connecting cords are not supplied. Obtain the necessary connecting cords.

• Consult your local Aiwa dealer for optional equipment.

VIDEO/AUX JACKS

This unit can Input analog sound signals through these jacks. Use a cable with RCA phono plugs to connect audio equipment (turntables, LD players, MD players, VCRs, TV, etc.). Connect the red plug to the VIDEO/AUX R jack, and the white plug to the VIDEO/AUX L jack.

When connecting a turntable

Use an Aiwa turntable equipped with a built-in equalizer amplifier.

CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) JACK

This unit can output CD digital sound signals through this jack. Use an optical cable to connect digital audio equipment (DAT deck, MD recorder, etc.). Remove the dust cap ® from the CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack. Then, connect an optical cable plug to the CD DIGITAL

OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

To play equipment connected to the VIDEO/AUX jacks proceed

as follows.

1 Press VIDEO/AUX.

“VIDEO” or “AUX” appears on the display.

2 Play the connected equipment.

To change a source name in the display

When VIDEO/AUX is pressed, “VIDEO” or “AUX” is displayed initially. It can be changed to “VIDEO”, “AUX” or “TV”. With the power on, press POWER while pressing VIDEO/AUX.

Repeat the procedure to select one of the names.

When the CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack is not being

used

Attach the supplied dust cap.

SURROUND SPEAKERS < JACKS

Connect optional surround speakers with the 8 ohms to 16 ohms impedance to the jacks.

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GENERAL

CARE AND MAINTENANC

Occasional care and maintenance of the unit and the software are needed to optimize the performance of your unit.

To clean the cabinet

Use a soft and dry cioth. If the 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 as these could damage the finish of the unit.

To clean the heads and tape paths

After every 10 hours of use, clean the heads and tape paths with a head cleaning cassette or cotton swab moistened with cleaning fluid or denatured alcohol. (These cleaning kits are commercially available.) When cleaning with a cotton swab, wipe the recording/playback head (deck 2 only), erasure head (deck 2 only), capstans, and pinchrollers.

if the unit faiis to perform as described in these Operating instructions, check the foliowing guide.

GENERAL

There is no sound.

• Is the AC cord connected properly?

• Is there a bad connection? (-► page 3)

• There may be a short circuit in the speaker terminals. Disconnect the AC cord, then correct the speaker connections.

• Was an incorrect function button pressed?

Sound is emitted from one speaker oniy.

• is the other speaker disconnected?

An erroneous dispiay or a maifunction occurs.

-+ Reset the unit as stated below.

TUNER SECTION There is constant, wave-like static.

• Is the antenna connected properly? (-> page 4)

• Is the signal weak?

-» Connect an outdoor antenna.

The reception contains noise interferences or the sound

is distorted.

• Is the system picking up external noise or multipath distortion?

-* Change the orientation of the antenna.

-► Move the unit away from other electrical appliances.

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After cleaning the heads and tape paths with a liquid head cleaning cassette or a moistened swab, wait until the cleaned

parts are completely dry before inserting the tapes.

To demagnetize the heads

The heads may become magnetized after long-term use. This

may narrow the output range of recorded tapes and increase noise. After 20 to 30 hours use, demagnetize the heads with any commercially available demagnetizer.

Care of discs

• When a disc becomes dirty, wipe the disc from the center out

with a cleaning cloth.

CASSETTE DECK SECTION The tape does not run.

• Is deck 2 in pause mode? (-► page 8)

The sound is off-balance or not adequately high.

• Is the playback head dirty? (-> page 18)

Recording is not possible.

• Is the erasure prevention tab on the tape broken off? (^ page

• Is the recording head dirty? (-> page 18)

Erasure is not possible.

• Is the erasure head dirty? (-> page 18)

• Is a metal tape being used?

High frequency sound is not emitted.

• Is the recording/playback head dirty? (-► page 18)

CD PLAYER SECTION The CD player does not play.

• Is the disc correctly placed? (-► page 9)

• Is the disc dirty? (-> page 18)

• Is the lens affected by condensation?

-* Wait approximately one hour and try again.

• After playing a disc, store the disc in its case. Do not leave the

disc in places that are hot or humid.

Care of tapes

• Store tapes in their cases after use.

• Do not leave tapes near magnets, motors, television sets, or

any source of magnetism. This will downgrade the sound quality and cause noise.

• Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, or leave them in a car

parked in direct sunlight.

To reset

If an unusual condition occurs in the display window or the

cassette decks, reset the unit as follows.

1 Press POWER to turn off the power.

2 Press POWER to turn the power back on while pressing ■

CLEAR. Everything stored in memory after purchase is

canceled.

If the power cannot be turned off in step 1 because of a malfunction, reset by disconnecting the AC cord, and connect it again. Then carry out step 2.

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SPECIFICATION

Main unit CX-NA303

FM tuner section Tuning range Usable sensivity (IHF) Antenna terminals

AM tuner section

Tuning range

Usable sensitivity

Antenna

87.5 MHz to 108 MHz

13.2 dBf

75 ohms (unbalanced)

530 kHz to 1710 kHz (10 kHz step) 531 kHz to 1602 kHz (9 kHz step) 350 pV/m Loop antenna

Speaker system SX-NA302 Cabinet type

Speakers

2 way, bass reflex (magnetic

shielded type) Woofer:

120 mm (4 % in.) cone type

Tweeter:

10 ('%2 in.) mm ceramic type

Impedance Output sound pressure level Dimensions (W x H x D)

Weight

Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

6 ohms

87 dB/W/m 235 X 324 X 250 mm (9 % X 12 Vs X 9 Vs in.)

3.2 kg (7 lbs 11 oz.)

Amplifier section

Power output

Total harmonic distortion

Inputs Outputs

Cassette deck section

Track format

Frequency response Recording system Heads

Compact disc player section Laser D-A converter

Signal-to-noise ratio

Harmonic distortion

Wow and flutter

30 W + 30 W (50 Hz - 20 kHz, THD less than 1%, 6 ohms)

0.1 % (15 W, 1 kHz, 6 ohms, DIN AUDIO) VIDEO/AUX: 500 mV SPEAKERS: accept speakers of 6 ohms or more SURROUND SPEAKERS: accept speakers of 8 ohms to 16 ohms PHONES (stereo jack): accepts headphones of 32 ohms or more

4 tracks, 2 channels stereo 50 Hz-10000 Hz AC bias Deck 1: Playback head x 1 Deck 2: Recording/playback head

X 1, erase head x 1

Semiconductor laser (X = 780 nm)

1 bit duai

85 dB (1 kHz, 0 dB)

0.05 % (1 kHz, 0 dB) Unmeasurable

COPYRIGHT

Please check the laws on copyright relating to recordings from discs, radio or external tape for the country in which the machine is being used.

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.

General Power requirements

Power consumption Dimensions of main unit

(W X H X D) Weight of main unit

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120 VAC, 60 Hz 85 W 260 X 330 X 346 mm (10V4X 13x 13%in.)

5.7 kg (12 lbs 9 oz.)

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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