Aiwa CX-NHMT25, NSX-HMT26, NSX-HMT25 User Manual

COMPACT DISC STEREO SYSTEM SISTEMA ESTEREO CON REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS CHAINE STEREO AVEC LECTEUR DE DISQUES COMPACTS

CX-NHMT25

–For NSX-HMT25 and

NSX-HMT26

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

En (English)

MODE D’EMPLOI

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.

For assistance and information

call toll free 1-800-BUY-AIWA

Serial No.

(United States and Puerto Rico)

E (Español)

F (Français)

8A-NFW-903-01 000115AKH-U-9

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WARNING

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

CAUTION

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, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “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.

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

Modifications or adjustments to this product, which are not expressly approved by the manufacturer, may void the user’s right or authority to operate this product.

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

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.

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 outlets and extension cords beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.

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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 lines — When connecting an outdoor antenna, make

sure it is located away from power lines.

2 Outdoor antenna grounding — Be sure the antenna system

is properly grounded to provide protection against unexpected voltage surges or static electricity build-up. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information on proper grounding of the mast, supporting structure, and the lead-in wire to the antenna discharge unit, as well as the size of the grounding unit, connection to grounding terminals, and requirements for grounding terminals themselves.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................2

PREPARATIONS

CONNECTIONS ................................................................. 4

REMOTE CONTROL ...........................................................6

BEFORE OPERATION ........................................................7

SETTING THE CLOCK ........................................................8

SOUND

AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS .................................................... 9

GRAPHIC EQUALIZER.......................................................9

RADIO RECEPTION

MANUAL TUNING ............................................................ 10

PRESETTING STATIONS ................................................ 10

TAPE PLAYBACK

BASIC OPERATIONS ...................................................... 11

CD PLAYING

BASIC OPERATIONS ...................................................... 12

PROGRAMMED PLAY ..................................................... 13

RECORDING

BASIC RECORDING ........................................................ 14

DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY ....................................... 15

DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE ......................................... 15

AI EDIT RECORDING ...................................................... 16

PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING............................... 17

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.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

ADJUSTING SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCE ................... 18

PLAY WITH DOLBY PRO LOGIC .................................... 19

TIMER

SETTING THE TIMER ...................................................... 20

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER ......................................... 21

OTHER FEATURES

DEMO (Demonstration) .................................................. 22

OTHER CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ....................... 23

LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES ......................... 23

GENERAL

CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................................... 24

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......................................... 24

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ 25

PARTS INDEX ...................................................

Back cover

Check your system and accessories

NSX-HMT25/NSX-HMT26

CX-NHMT25 Compact disc stereo cassette receiver SX-NAJ22 Front speakers SX-R275 Surround speakers SX-C605 Center speaker TS-W45 Subwoofer (For NSX-HMT26 only)

FM antennaAM antennaRemote control

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PREPARATIONS

CONNECTIONS

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.

1 Connect the front speakers.

The speaker placed on the right side of the unit facing you is “the right speaker” and another one is “the left speaker”.

The cord with white stripe should be connected to 0 terminals and the other cords to 9 terminals.

Be sure to connect the speaker cords correctly. Improper connections can cause short circuits in SPEAKERS terminals.

2 Connect the surround speakers.

Connect the surround speaker cords to SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals.

3 Connect the center speaker.

Connect the center speaker cord to CENTER SPEAKER terminal.

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POSITIONING THE SPEAKERS

To achieve the optimum effects obtainable with the DOLBY PRO LOGIC system, it is important to position the speakers properly. Refer to the following illustration to find out the best location in your room.

L & R: Front speakers C: Center speaker

Position in the center of the two front speakers. In addition, position on or below the TV set, if connecting a TV set to the unit.

SL & SR: Surround speakers

Place the surround speakers directly to the side of or slightly behind the listening area. Align them horizontally, about 1 meter (3.2 feet) above ear height.

SW: Subwoofer (For NSX-HMT26 only)

Place the subwoofer on the floor close to a wall or in a corner of the room.

• No sound is heard from the center and surround speakers when the DOLBY PRO LOGIC is set to off.

• The center speaker sounds when the DOLBY PRO LOGIC is set to on.

To mount the surround speakers on the wall

Mount each speaker on a spot that can hold its weight.

PREPARATIONS

4 Connect the subwoofer. (only for NSX-HMT26)

Connect the subwoofer cord to SUBWOOFER terminal.

• Refer to the Operating Instractions of TS-W45 for the details.

5 Connect the supplied antennas.

Connect the FM antenna to FM 75 Ω terminals and the AM antenna to AM LOOP terminal.

FM antenna

AM antenna

6 Connect the video equipment.

Connect VIDEO/AUX jack of this unit to the audio output jack of the video equipment with an optional audio connecting cord.

7 Connect the Television to the video equipment.

Refer to the Operating Instructions of the connected equipment for details.

8 Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.

• The DEMO will begin when the AC cord is plugged into an AC outlet for the first time. To deactivate the DEMO, set the clock.

• 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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To position the antennas FM antenna:

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

AM antenna:

Position and rotate this antenna to find the best possible reception.

To stand the AM antenna on a surface

Fix the claw to the slot.

CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA

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

REMOTE CONTROL

Inserting batteries

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

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.

Using the remote control

The instructions in this manual refer mainly to the buttons on the main unit. Buttons on the remote control with the same names as those on the main unit can be used as well.

To connect other optional equipment ➞ page 23.

• 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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BEFORE OPERATION

Press ECO.

“ECO MODE” will be displayed.

To turn the power 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.

To turn the power off

Press POWER.

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

DEMO (Demonstration)

When the AC cord is plugged into an AC outlet for the first time after purchase, the DEMO will begin in the display. When the power is turned on, the DEMO will end. When the power is turned off, the DEMO will begin again. When the clock is set, the DEMO will not begin even if the power is turned off.

Press ENTER within 4 seconds.

The current power-economizing mode status will be displayed.

Turn MULTI JOG within 4 seconds to select one of the power-economizing mode.

Example: When “ON” is selected

Press ENTER within 4 seconds.

If the clock is not set, the unit does not black out. Instead, the DEMO will begin when the power is turned off.

DIMMER MODE

To change the display dimmer mode

1 Press ECO repeatedly until “DIM MODE” is displayed. 2 Within 4 seconds, press ENTER. 3 Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to select one of the dimmer

modes changed cyclically as below.

4 Within 4 seconds, press ENTER.

DIMMER 1

“DIM-OFF” mode is the brightest and “DIMMER 3” mode is the dimmest. In “DIMMER 3” mode, the level indicator, the window of the unit top, and the button illumination light off in addition.

DIMMER 2DIM-OFF DIMMER 3

PREPARATIONS

To deactivate or activate DEMO

Press a, and clock is displayed in place of the DEMO. Press c to activate. (For more about the DEMO, see page 22)

SETTING POWER ECONOMIZING MODE

When you set power economizing mode to “ECO ON” or “ECO AUTO”, the unit reduces power consumption by conducting four ECO operations as follows.

ECO ON

• The unit (all the illumination of the display and the buttons) blacks out when the power is turned off. Only the red indicator lights up.

• If DIMMER(1-3) is selected, the illumination of the display and the buttons brighten for 10 seconds only when you press a button, or turn VOLUME or MULTI JOG.

• The display dimmer mode is set to the dimmest, the button illumination lights off, and the volume is set to the minimum (0) when the unit turns on by timer recording.

ECO AUTO

• In addition to the three operations of ECO ON, the unit automatically turns itself off if you do not operate it and the sound source is mute for 10 minutes.

ECO OFF

• The power economizing mode does not function.

FLASH WINDOW

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

CD. To turn back on, repeat the above.

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SETTING THE CLOCK

Press CLOCK on the remote control.

When using the unit, press a while the power is off. The clock is displayed. (The “:” between the hours and minutes flashes.)

To restore an original clock setting

Press CLOCK on the remote control before completing step 3 to restore the previous time setting. This cancels any new setting.

To view the clock when another display is in the display

Press CLOCK on the remote control. The time is displayed for 4 seconds and then the original display reappears. However, the clock cannot be displayed during recording.

To switch to the 24-hour standard

Press CLOCK on the remote control and then press s within 4 seconds. Repeat the same procedure to restore the 12-hour standard.

In the 12-hour standard, “AM 12:00” indicates midnight and “PM 12:00” indicates noon.

If the clock display flashes

If the display flashes when the clock is displayed, it indicates that the clock has stopped due to a power failure or the removal of the power cord. The current time needs to be reset.

If the power-economizing mode (page 7) is on, the unit blacks out when the power is turned off. To view the clock, press CLOCK on the remote control so that the time is displayed for 4 seconds.

Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to designate the hour and the minute.

Turning MULTI JOG changes both the hour and the minute.

f or g is also available in place of MULTI JOG. Holding these buttons down will vary the time rapidly.

Press ENTER or a.

The clock starts from 00 seconds.

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SOUND

AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS

VOLUME

Turn VOLUME on the main unit, or press VOL on the remote control.

The volume level is displayed as a number from 0 to MAX (50). The volume level is automatically set to 20 when the power is turned off with the volume level set to 21 or more.

GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

SOUND PREPARATIONS

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 ROCK, POP or CLASSIC.

The selected equalization mode is displayed.

To change the left/right balance

Press MANUAL SELECT on the remote control. “L/R” is displayed for 2 seconds. Press f DOWN or g UP on the remote control within these 2 seconds.

• The DOLBY PRO LOGIC front speakers level is also changed. (See page 18)

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.

BBE SYSTEM

The BBE system enhances the clarity of high-frequency sound.

Press BBE.

Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the three levels, or the off position to suit your preference.

The display the current GEQ mode

Press GEQ once on the remote control. The current mode is displayed for 4 seconds.

To cancel the selected mode

Press one of ROCK, POP or CLASSIC twice. “GEQ OFF” is displayed.

To select with the remote control

Press GEQ repeatedly. The GEQ mode is displayed cyclically as follows.

ROCK POP CLASSIC GEQ OFF

(cancel)

• 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.

• When playing back a tape recorded with BBE, it is recommended that BBE be set to off to avoid distorted high frequency sound.

Using the headphones

Connect headphones to the PHONES jack with a standard stereo plug (ø6.3 mm, No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are plugged in.

• When the headphones are plugged in, the DOLBY PRO LOGIC is canceled.

Sound adjustment during recording

The output volume and tone (except BBE) of the speakers or headphones are freely varied without affecting the recording.

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RADIO RECEPTION

MANUAL TUNING

Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select the desired band.

FM AM

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

Press f DOWN or g 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, 1 is displayed.

PRESETTING STATIONS

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.

Press TUNER BAND to select a band, and press f DOWN or g UP to select a station.

Press a SET to store the station.

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

Preset number

Frequency

To search for a station quickly (Auto Search)

Keep f DOWN or g 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 f DOWN or g UP.

• 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 so that “MONO” appears on the display. Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural. To restore stereo reception, repeat the above so that “MONO” disappears.

To change the AM tuning interval

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.

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

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.

“FULL” is displayed if you attempt to store more than 32 preset stations.

PRESET NUMBER TUNING

Use the remote control to select the preset number directly.

Press TUNER BAND to select a band.

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 TUNER BAND to select a band. Then, press c PRESET repeatedly or turn MULTI JOG. Each time c 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 s CLEAR, and press a SET within 4 seconds. The preset numbers of all other stations in the band with higher numbers are also decreased by one.

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TAPE PLAYBACK

BASIC OPERATIONS

This unit is designed for optimal playback of Type I (normal) tapes.

Press TAPE and press z PUSH EJECT to open the cassette holder.

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

To select a playing deck

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

To stop play, press s. To pause play (deck 2 only), press a. To resume play, press

again. To fast forward or rewind, press f or g. Then press s 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.

To set the tape counter to 0000

Press s 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)

Type II (High position) tapes can also be played back in this unit. When playing back a Type II tape, turn MULTI JOG to display “SOFT” in the display. This will set the optimum playback sound for Type II tapes. However, “SOFT” playback will be canceled if any graphic equalizer is selected (page 9), the unit is switched to a different audio source, the cassette holder is open, or when the power is turned off.

TAPE PLAYBACK RADIO RECEPTION

Press c to start play.

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

Selected deck number Tape counter

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CD PLAYING

BASIC OPERATIONS

LOADING DISCS

Press CD, then press z 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 z OPEN/CLOSE.

PLAYING DISCS

Load discs.

To play all discs in the disc compartment, press c.

Play begins with the disc on tray 1.

Number of track being played Elapsed playing time

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

The selected disc is played once.

To stop play, press s. To pause play, press a. To resume play, press again. To search for a particular point during playback, keep f

or g pressed and release it at the desired point. To skip to the beginning of a track during playback, press

f or g repeatedly or turn MULTI JOG. To remove discs, press z OPEN/CLOSE.

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

Press CD. The power is turned on and play of the loaded disc(s) begins. When z OPEN/CLOSE is pressed, the power is also turned on and the disc compartment is opened.

To check the remaining time

During play (except random play or programmed play), press CD EDIT/CHECK on the remote control. The amount of time remaining until all tracks finish playing is displayed. To restore the playing time display, repeat the above.

Selecting a track with the remote control

1 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY, then press numbered buttons 1-

3 within 3 seconds to select a disc.

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

Example:

Tray number of the disc to be played

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.

Total playing timeTotal number of tracks

1 Press DISC CHANGE. 2 Remove the discs and replace with other discs. 3 Press z 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.

• Do not use irregular shape CDs (example: heart-shaped, octagonal ones). It may result in malfunctions.

• The unit may not play a CD-R/RW disc that is recorded on personal computers or some kinds of CD-R/RW recorders because of differences in recording platforms.

• Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the recordable side or the labeled side) of a CD-R/RW disc. It may cause malfunction.

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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.

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

selected tracks

CD PLAYING

Press RANDOM/REPEAT.

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

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

display.

Cancel — RANDOM and " disappear from the display.

To play all discs, press c 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 f.

PROGRAMMED PLAY

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

Program number Total playing time of

the selected tracks

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks.

Press c to start play.

To check the program

Each time f or g is pressed in stop mode, a disc number, track number, and program number will be displayed.

To clear the program

Press s 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 " appears on the display.

• During programmed play, you cannot perform random play, check the remaining time, and select a disc or track. “CAN’T USE” is displayed if you attempt to select a track.

•“FULL” is displayed if you attempt to program more than 30 tracks.

Use the remote control.

Press PRGM in stop mode.

“PRGM” is displayed.

Press DISC DIRECT PLAY, then press numbered buttons 1-3 within 3 seconds to select a disc.

Go to the next step when the tray stops rotating.

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RECORDING

BASIC RECORDING

This section explains how to record from the tuner, CD player, or external equipment.

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.

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.

When recording an externally connected source via the VIDEO/ AUX jack, the small dot on the left side lights up continuously in the display if the input level is too high. In this case, stop recording and adjust the input level until the dot lights intermittently (page

23).

INSERTING BLANK SPACES

Insertion of 4-second blank spaces enables you to activate the Music Sensor function. (Applicable when the source is TUNER or VIDEO/AUX.)

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

recording pause mode.

4 on the display flashes for 4 seconds and 4-second blank space is made. Then, the deck enters the recording pause mode.

2 Press a to resume recording.

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

enters recording pause mode, press w 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.

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.

Press w REC/REC MUTE to start recording.

When recording from a connected source, start playback of the source.

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

To stop recording, press s. To pause recording, press a. (Applicable when the source is

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

Sound adjustment during recording

The output volume and tone (except BBE) of the speakers or headphones are freely varied without affecting the recording.

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.

“CAN’T REC” is displayed if you attempt to record on a tape with the plastic tabs broken off.

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 w REC/REC MUTE to start the erasure.

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DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY

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

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

DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE

RECORDING

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

Press TAPE DECK 1/2.

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.

Press TAPE DECK 1/2 to select deck 1.

“TP 1” is displayed.

Press w REC/REC MUTE to start recording.

Playing and recording start simultaneously.

To stop dubbing

Press s.

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

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

Press TAPE.

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.

Press SYNC DUB to start recording.

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

and recording starts.

To stop dubbing

Press s.

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AI EDIT RECORDING

Press w 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.

Press CD EDIT/CHECK on the remote control to

display the program for the second recording.

“B” is displayed.

Turn over the tape in deck 2 and press w REC/

REC MUTE to start recording on the second side.

To stop recording

Press s. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.

To clear the edit program

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

The AI 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. (AI: Artificial Intelligence)

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

Insert the tape into deck 2.

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

Press CD and load the disc(s).

Press CD EDIT/CHECK once on the remote control.

“EDIT” and “AI” are displayed.

• When “PRGM” is displayed, press CD EDIT/CHECK again.

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

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.

• f, g or MULTI JOG are also available to designate

the tape length.

Programmed tracks for side A

Remaining time of recording

To check the order of the programmed track numbers

Before recording, press CD EDIT/CHECK on the remote control to select side A or B, and press f or g repeatedly.

Programmed track numbers Track number

Tape side

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 CD EDIT/CHECK 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 AI edit recording function cannot be used with discs containing 31 tracks or more. “TR OVER” is displayed if this is attempted.

Program number

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Tape length

Tape side A: First recording side B: Second recording side

Minus mark

PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING

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

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 CD EDIT/CHECK 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)

Press CD EDIT/CHECK on the remote control to select side A and press w REC/REC MUTE to start recording.

The tape is rewound to the beginning of the front 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 9.

Press CD EDIT/CHECK on the remote control for recording of the second side.

“B” is displayed.

RECORDING

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.

Insert the tape into deck 2.

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

Press CD and load the disc(s).

Press CD EDIT/CHECK twice on the remote control.

“EDIT” and “PRGM” are displayed.

• When “AI” is displayed, press CD EDIT/CHECK again.

Press numbered buttons 0-9 on the remote control to designate the tape length.

10 to 99 minutes can be specified.

• f, g or MULTI JOG are also available to designate

the tape length.

Tape side A (front side)

Tape length

Maximum recording time for side A

Turn over the tape in deck 2 and press w REC/ REC MUTE to start recording.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press s. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.

To check the order of the programmed track numbers

Before recording, press CD EDIT/CHECK on the remote control to select side A or B, and press f or g repeatedly.

Programmed track numbers

Tape side

To change the program of each side

Press CD EDIT/CHECK on the remote control to select side A or B, and press s CLEAR to clear the program on the selected side. Then program tracks again.

To clear the edit program Press s CLEAR twice so that “EDIT” disappears on the display.

Track number Disc number

Program number

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.

Selected track number

Program number

Programmed tracks

Remaining time on side A

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

discs.

•“FULL” is displayed if you attempt to program more than 30

tracks.

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L: Left speaker R: Right speaker

SUR: Surround speakers

CEN: Center speaker

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

The DOLBY PRO LOGIC feature and the center and rear speakers (standard) assure full-scale home theater sound. When playing back laser discs or video software that have been recorded in Dolby Surround, astonishingly realistic sound surrounds the listener to create a new level of audio/visual entertainment. Independent control of the four sound channels allows the listener to enjoy the same type of sound reproduction experienced in movie theaters. Voices are reproduced in the front and center sound field, while ambient sounds like cars and crowds are reproduced on all sides of the listener for an incredibly lifelike audio/video experience. Please read the following carefully to “tune” the system’s output to match the characteristics of your listening space.

Check the following:

• Before using the DOLBY PRO LOGIC, adjust the proper balance of speaker sound levels.

• Make sure the supplied speakers are properly connected and positioned. (See page 4 and 5)

• Make sure the TV set and video unit are properly connected. (See page 5)

• Make sure the laser disc, video tape, etc., support H.

ADJUSTING SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCE

Press MANUAL SELECT and hold it down for about 4 seconds until “L” flashes.

A noise signal is sent to each channel in turn in the following sequence.

Adjust the sound level of the center and the surround speakers.

While “CEN” or “SUR” is displayed, press f DOWN or g UP on the remote control to adjust the volume of the center

or each surround speaker to match the level of the front speakers.

To adjust the balance between the left and right front speakers, see page 9. At this time, the DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode should be canceled by pressing DOLBY PRO LOGIC until the “OFF” is displayed.

The unit is equipped with a built-in test signal generator called a noise sequencer for easy balance adjustment of all 4 channels. The sequencer outputs a noise signal that “travels” from channel to channel, enabling the simple adjustment of sound level to achieve, at the listening position, the same apparent loudness from each channel.

Use the remote control.

Press DOLBY PRO LOGIC to select “NORMAL”.

“NORMAL” is displayed. If “PHANTOM” or “3 STEREO” is displayed, press DOLBY PRO LOGIC repeatedly until “NORMAL” is selected.

Press MANUAL SELECT again to stop the noise signal.

When the sequencer outputs a noise signal, a clicking sound might be heard from the speakers due to the characteristics of the circuit. This is not malfunction.

About the channels

The left and right front speakers create the stereo effect. The center speaker helps achieve precise sound positioning

over a broad sound field. The rear-mounted surround speakers enhance the “depth” of the sound field.

To change the delay time

The surround speakers reproduce sounds a split second after the front speakers. The delay is initially set to 20 ms (milliseconds). To change this standard delay time, press MANUAL SELECT on the remote control repeatedly until “TIME” is displayed. Then, press f DOWN or g UP. Each time one of the buttons is pressed, the delay time changes as shown below.

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PLAY WITH DOLBY PRO LOGIC

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Press VIDEO/AUX and start playback of the video source.

“VIDEO” is displayed.

Press DOLBY PRO LOGIC.

“NORMAL” is selected, and the playback sound has the DOLBY PRO LOGIC effect.

To cancel DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode

Press DOLBY PRO LOGIC repeatedly until “OFF” is displayed.

To change the sound levels during playback

After adjusting the balance with the noise sequencer, the sound levels of the center or each surround speaker can be adjusted during playback of laser discs or video software. 1 Press MANUAL SELECT on the remote control repeatedly

to select “CEN” (center speaker) or “SUR” (surround speakers).

2 While the “CEN” or “SUR” is displayed, press f DOWN or

g UP on the remote control to adjust the volume.

ADDITIONAL DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODES

In addition to the NORMAL mode, this unit is also equipped with the PHANTOM and the 3 STEREO modes. PHANTOM mode: Use this mode when no center speaker is connected. The center channel signals are output through the left and right speakers. 3 STEREO mode: Use this mode when no surround speakers are connected. This mode reproduces rear sounds through the front speakers.

To select PHANTOM or 3 STEREO

Press DOLBY PRO LOGIC repeatedly until the desired DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode is displayed. The DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode is displayed cyclically as follows.

NORMAL PHANTOM

OFF (cancel

To adjust the balance of connected speaker sound levels

Carry out steps 2 to 4 of “ADJUSTING SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCE”.

• Depending on the sound source and/or listening conditions, a surround effect may not be obtained even when the DOLBY PRO LOGIC is on.

• The full DOLBY PRO LOGIC effect cannot be obtained when using software without H mark.

• The DOLBY PRO LOGIC is automatically canceled when the headphones are plugged in.

3 STEREO

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

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TIMER

SETTING THE TIMER

Adjust the volume.

The source sound will play at the volume level set in this step when the power is turned on by the timer. If the volume level is set to 21 or higher, however, it will automatically be set to 20 when the power is turned on.

Prepare the source.

To listen to a CD, load 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, select the band and tune in to a station.

Press POWER to turn off the power.

When the timer-on time is reached, the unit turns on and begins play with the selected source.

You can change the source that was selected in step 1 by pressing one of the function buttons before pressing ENTER or a in step

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

Preparation

Make sure the clock is set correctly.

Press one of the function buttons to select a source.

Press TIMER repeatedly until 5 appears on the display.

Time and audio source name flash alternately.

Within 6 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to designate the timer-on time, then press ENTER or a.

Turning MULTI JOG changes both the hour and the minute.

f or g is also available in place of MULTI JOG. Holding these buttons down will vary the time rapidly.

To check the timer setting

Press TIMER. The timer-on time, the selected source, and the duration for the timer-activated period will be displayed for 4 seconds.

To change any of the previous setting

Carry out from step 1. However, if you do not change the timer-on time, in step 3 just press ENTER twice and continue from step 4.

To cancel the timer standby mode temporarily

Press TIMER repeatedly so that 5 disappears. To restore the timer standby mode, press again to display 5.

Using the unit while the timer is set

You can use the unit normally after setting the timer. Before turning off the power, carry out step 5 and 6.

• Timer playback and timer recording will not begin unless the power is turned off.

• Connected equipment cannot be turned on and off by the builtin timer of this unit. Use an external timer.

Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to select the duration for the timer-activated period.

The duration can be set between 5 and 240 minutes in 5minute steps. f or g is also available in place of MULTI JOG.

The duration will be automatically set after 4 seconds. It will also be set if ENTER or a is pressed within 4 seconds after step 4.

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TIMER RECORDING

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

Press either TUNER BAND or VIDEO/AUX to select a source, then press TIMER repeatedly until 5 REC appears on the display. THE TIMER” from step 3 and insert the tape to be recorded on into deck 2 after step 6.

• If the timer recording is done with the economizing mode (page

7) set to “ECO ON ” or “ECO AUTO” and the power turns off, the dimmer mode will be set to “DIMMER 3” and the volume level will be 0 (minimum level) the next time the power is turned on.

• You cannot use the timer function to record from a CD or tape.

• You can check the timer setting by pressing TIMER even while

the power is off. In this case, if you press ENTER or a within 4 seconds after pressing TIMER, you can enter the timer setting mode and change the previous setting.

Within 6 seconds, carry out the steps of “SETTING

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER

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

Use the remote control.

Press SLEEP.

TIMER

Within 4 seconds, press f or g to specify the time until the power is turned off.

The time changes between 5 and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps. MULTI JOG is also available in place of f or g.

Specified time

While the timer is in operation, the display indication is dimmer than usual.

To check the time remaining until the power is turned off

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

To cancel the sleep timer

Press SLEEP twice so that “SLEEP oFF” appears on the display.

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OTHER FEATURES

DEMO (Demonstration)

You can enjoy two kinds of DEMO modes on this unit. One is

demo

, the other one is In the demo mode, colorful illumination demonstrates in the display. In the game demo mode, you can play a game. To switch the two modes to each other, press POWER while pressing c when the power is off. To activate the demo or the game demo, press c when the power is off. To deactivate the demo or the game demo, press a.

game demo

To change the probability of equalizing the three numbers

Press f or g repeatedly to select one of the three probability levels when playing the game demo. The tray number indicator in the display changes between 1 and 3. As the tray number increases from 1 to 3, the higher the probability of equalizing.

• While playing the game demo, a, s, f, g and c are available only for the game demo. Turn the power on to use these buttons for the functions such as CD playing, etc.

• During the game demo, some indicators unrelated to the actual operation light up on the display.

To play the game demo

To start the game demo, press c when the power is off.

Three numbers on the display start to run.

Press s once.

The number on the left side stops.

Press s 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 demo

Press a, then press c. The game starts again.

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OTHER CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

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.

LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES

To play equipment connected to the VIDEO/AUX jacks proceed as follows.

Press VIDEO/AUX.

“VIDEO” appears on the display.

Play the connected equipment.

OTHER FEATURES

OTHER CONNECTIONS

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 a from the CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack. Then, connect an optical cable plug to the CD DIGITAL

OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

To change a source name in the display

When VIDEO/AUX is pressed, “VIDEO” 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.

To adjust the sound level of the external source

When the sound level of the external source is much higher or much lower than that of other function sources, adjust it as follows.

1 Press VIDEO/AUX and play the equipment. 2 Press f or g so that the sound level becomes the same

as that of other function sources.

During recording, the sound level can not be adjusted.

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

Attach the supplied dust cap.

SUB WOOFER JACK

Connect an optional powered sub woofer with a built-in amplifier to the jacks.

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