Aiwa CX-ZL10 User Manual [en, es, fr]

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OPERATING INSTRUCnONS
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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
“CAUTIONiTO 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:
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PRECAUTION

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 tne rear ana tne top of tne 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 liquid
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.
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 shook 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.
5 When not in use — Unplug the AC power cord from the power
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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 celling, 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 difficulf or impossible to insert the AC power plug into an outlet, turn the plug over and try again. If it is not still inserted easily 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.
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, ANSl/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 Nationai Electrical Cord

Maintenanfifi

Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating Instructions.
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Damage Requiring Service

Have the units serviced by a qualified service technician if:
- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged
- Foreign objects or liquid have got inside the unit
- The unit has been exposed to rain or water
- The unit does not seem to operate normally
- The unit exhibits a marked change in performance
- The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF

Check your system and accessories

Z-L10

CX-ZL10 Compact disc stereo cassette receiver SX-ZL10 Front speakers

Z-L11

CX-ZL10 Compact disc stereo cassette receiver SX-ZL10 Front speakers PX-E860 Stereo turntable

Common

Remote control
AM antenna FM antenna
PREPARATIONS
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CONNECTIONS (FOR Z-L10)............................................4
CONNECTIONS (FOR Z-L11)............................................5
REMOTE CONTROL BEFORE OPERATION.
SOUND__________________________________^
AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
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RADIO RECEPTION__________________________________
MANUAL TUNING PRESETTING STATIONS
TAPE PLAYBACK
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BASIC OPERATIONS.......................................................10
CD PLAYING
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BASIC OPERATIONS.......................................................10
PROGRAMMED PLAY......................................................12
RECORDING
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BASIC RECORDING.........................................................13
Al EDIT RECORDING
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PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING................................15
Operating Instructions, etc.
Owner’s record
For your convenience, record the model number and serial number (you will find them on the rear of your unit) 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-ZL10 SX-ZL10
PX-E860 (Z-L11 only)
CLOCK AND TIMER________________________________
SETTING THE CLOCK SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER
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SETTING THE TIMER.......................................................17
TURNTABLE________________________________________
BASIC OPERATIONS
OTHER CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES
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GENERAL__________________________________________
CARE AND MAINTENANCE............................................ 19
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS
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PARTS INDEX...................................................Back cover
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PREPARATIONS
IMPORTANT
Connect the speakers, antennas, and all optional equipment first. Then connect the AC cord.
There are no difference between the front speakers. Both speakers can be connected as L (left) or R (right).
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.
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.

2 Connect the supplied antennas.

Connect the FM antenna to FM 75 fl terminals and the AM antenna to AM LOOP terminals.
AM antenna
FM antenna

3 Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.

• The game Demo will begin when the AC cord is plugged into an AC outlet. See page 7 "Game Demo” for details.
The speaker cord with the white stripe should be connected to O terminal and the black cord to O terminal.
AM antenna
To be continued on page 6.
FM antenna
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IMPORTANT
Connect the speakers, antennas, and all optional equipment first. Then connect the AC cord.
There are no difference between the front speakers. Both speakers can be connected as L (left) or R (right).

2 Connect the stereo turntable to the main unit.

Connect the red plug to VIDEO/AUX/PHONO IN R jack, and the white plug to VIDEO/AUX/PHONO IN L jack.
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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.
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 © terminal.

3 Connect the supplied antennas.

Connect the FM antenna to FM 75 Q. terminals and the AM antenna to AM LOOP terminals.

4 Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.

• The game Demo will begin when the AC cord is plugged into an AC outlet. See page 7 “Game Demo” for details.
To be continued on page 6.
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To position the antennas FM feeder antenna:
Extend the antenna horizontally in aT-shape and fix its ends to the wall.
AM antenna:
Position to find the best reception.
To stand the AM antenna on a surface
Fix the claw to the slot.
NOTE
• Be sure to connect the speaker cords correctly. Improper
connections can cause short circuits in SPEAKERS terminals.

REMOTE CONTROL

Inserting batteries

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and insert two R6 (size AA) 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.
' Do not leave objects generating magnetism, such as credit
cards, near the speakers, as the 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.

CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA

For better FM reception, use of an outdoor antenna is recommended. Connect the outdoor antenna to FM 75 £2 terminals.
To use FUNCTION on the remote control FUNCTION substitutes for the function buttons (TAPE, TUNER/ BAND, VIDEO/AUX/PHONO, CD) on the main unit.
Each time FUNCTION is pressed, the next function is selected cyclically.
■ FUNCTION
NOTE
' 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.).

To connect other optional equipment -+ page 18.

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BEFORE OPERATION

To turn the unit on

Press one of the function buttons (TAPE,TUNER/BAND, VIDEO/
AUX/PHONO, CD). Playback of the inserted disc begins, or the
previously tuned station is received (Direct Play Function).
POWER is also available.
NOTE
When the unit is turned on, the disc compartment may open and close to reset the unit.
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To change the probability of equalizing the three numbers

Press ◄◄ or ►► 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.
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NOTE
While playing the game Demo, ■, ►► and !► are available only for the game Demo. Cancel the game Demo 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.
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To turn the power off
Press POWER.

Game Demo

When the AC cord is plugged into an AC outlet for the first time after purchase, the game Demo will begin in the display. When the power is turned on, the game Demo will end. When the power is turned off, the game Demo will begin again. Until the clock is set, the game Demo will begin whenever the power is turned off. When the clock is set, the game Demo will not begin even if the power is turned off. (See “SETTING THE CLOCK” on page 16.)
To start or end game Demo when the clock is set
Press DEMO when the power is off, the game Demo will begin. To end the game Demo, press DEMO again.

To play the game Demo

1 Press DEMO so that the game Demo displays.

2 Press ►.

Three numbers on the display start to run.

3 Press ■ once.

The number on the left side stops.
4 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 Demo
Press DEMO twice, then press ►.The game starts again.
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SOUND
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VOLUME CONTROL

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

The volume level is displayed as a number from 00 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.

GRAPHIC EQU

■GEQ
■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 the graphic equaiizer buttons (ROCK, POP, CLASSiC).

The selected equalization mode is displayed.
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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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 already emphasized. In this case, cancel the T-BASS system.

Using the headphones

Connect headphones to PHONES jack with a standard stereo plug (06.3 mm, 'A inch). No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are plugged in.
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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.
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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
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1 PressTUNER/BAND to select the FM or AM band.
When TUNER/BAND is pressed while the power is off, the
power is turned on directly (Direct Play Function).
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, lli®ill is displayed.
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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 ◄◄DOWN or ►►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 while pressing SHIFT so that “MONO” appears on the display. Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.
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To restore stereo reception, press MONOTUNER on the remote
control while pressing SHIFT so that “STEREO” appears.

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 ► on the unit.
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.
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.
1 Press TUNER/BAND to select a band, and press
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2 Press 11 SET to store the station.

A preset number beginning from 1 in consecutive order for each band is assigned to the station.
Preset number
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3 Repeat steps 1 and 2.

No more stations will be stored if a total of 32 preset stations have already been stored.
NOTE
“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.
1 Press BAND while pressing SHiFT to seiect a
band.
2 Press numbered buttons 0-9 and +10 to seiect 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 ►PRESET repeatedly. 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 with the numbered buttons. Then, press ■ CLEAR, and press IISET within 4 seconds. The preset numbers of all other stations in the band with higher
numbers are decreased by one.
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TAPE PLAYBACK
CD PLAYING
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Usable tapes
Use Type I (normal) tapes only.
1 Press TAPE, then press M/^ to open the cassette
holder.
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BASIC OPERATIO

LOADING DISCS

Press CD, then press ^OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc compartment. Load disc(s) with the label side up.

To load one or two discs, place the discs on tray 1 and 2. To load three discs, press DISC CHANGE to rotate the trays
after placing two discs. Place the third disc on tray 3.
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 piayed back.
To stop play, press M/±. To pause play, press II. To resume play, press again. To fast forward or rewind, press or ►► in stop mode.
Then press B/A to stop the tape.
When both Deck 1 and Deck 2 are set in the playback mode
Deck 2 is heard.
After placing the discs, press AOPEN/CLOSE to close the
disc compartment. The display shows the information of the disc to be played.
Tray number of the disc to be played
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PLAYING DISCS
Load discs.
To play all discs in the disc compartment, press
Play begins with the disc on tray 1.
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NOTE
' When loading an 8-cm t3-incht disc, make sure to place it onto
the inner circle of the tray precisely. Otherwise, the disc may be damaged or the disc compartment will not open. If it does not open, please consult your Aiwa dealer for repair.
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.
' When transporting the unit, remove the discs from the trays.
Do not use irregular shape CDs (example: heart-shaped,
octagonal ones). It may result in malfunctions.
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To play one disc only, press one of DISC DIRECT PLAY
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The selected disc is played once.
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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 the button at the desired point.
To skip to the beginning of a track during piayback, press
◄◄ or ►► repeatedly.
To remove discs, press AOPEN/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 ^OPEN/CLOSE is pressed, the power is also turned on and the disc compartment is opened.
To check the remaining time
During play, press CD EDIT/CHECK on the remote control while
pressing SHIFT. The amount of fime 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 one of 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 £OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc compartment.
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 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 Ci- 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 ► 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
BLANK SKIP PLAY
The silent portions between tracks recorded on a CD can be skipped during playback.

1 Press CD/CD BLANK SKIP on the main unit.

"CD BLANK SKIP ON" is displayed and a small dot will appear in the display.
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2 Press ► to start playback.

The silent portions between tracks will be skipped, and the sound will be played back without interruption. If a track tades out (ends with the sound gradually decreasing), the fadeout portion will also be skipped.
To return to normal piayback
Press CD/CD BLANK SKIP again, "CD BLANK SKIP OFF’ Is
displayed and the dot in the display will disappear.
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' BLANK SKIP PLAY is automatically canceled when performing
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RECORDING (page 15), or recording during PROGRAMMED PLAY (page 12) or RANDOM PLAY (page 11).
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To add tracks to the program

Repeat steps 2 and 3 in stop mode. The track will be programmed after the last track.
Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from any of the inserted
discs.
Use the remote control.

1 Press PRGM while pressing SHIFT in stop mode.

"PRGM” is displayed .
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2 Press one of DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a
disc.
Go to the next step when the tray stops rotating.
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.
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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 while pressing SHIFT until appears on the display.
NOTE
• During programmed play, you can not use random play, check the remaining time or select a track.
• ‘‘FULL’’ is displayed if you attempt to program more than 30 tracks.
Selected track number Total number of 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.
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RECORDING
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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.

1 Insert the tape to be recorded on into Deck 1.

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

To record part of the CD

When # is pressed, recording always starts from the first track. Tostart in the middle of a track, play the CD first and press IISET for CD at the point you wish to start recording from. Then, press
9. The pause mode for CD button is released automatically
and recording starts.

Sound adjustment during recording

The output volume and tone of the speakers or headphones are freely varied without affecting the recording.
• Do not press the buttons on Deck 2 during recording.
• 9 cannot be depressed if the erasure prevention tab on the
side of the tape to be recorded is broken off.

To erase a recording

A previous recording is erased when a new recording is made on that part of that tape.
1 Insert the tape you want to erase into Deck 1.
2 Press TAPE and stop all the tape operation in Deck 2.
3 Wind up the tape to the point where the erasure is to be started. 4 Press
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on Deck 1 to start the erasure.
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Press one of the function buttons and prepare
the source to be recorded.
To record from a CD. press CD and load the disc(s). To record from a tape, press TAPE. Then, insert the original
tape Into Deck 2 and play it.
To record from a radio broadcast, press TUNER/BAND and
tune in to a station.
To record from a connected source, press VIDEO/AUX/
PHONO and play.

Press • on Deck 1 to start recording.

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

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To stop recording, press U/± on Deck 1. To pause recording, press II on Deck 1. To resume recording, press it again.

To record seiected tracks of the CD

Before pressing
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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.
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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 mechanismi.
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6 Press # on Deck 1 to start recording on the first
side.
flashes for 10 seconds, and then CD play and recording of edited tracks for the first side start simultaneously. When the end of the tape is reached. Deck 1 enters the recording stop mode. After entering the recording stop mode go to step
7.
7 Press CD EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHiFT on
the remote controi to display the program for the second recording.
“B” is displayed.
8 Turn over the tape in Deck 1 and press # to start
recording on the second side.

To stop recording

Press U/± on Deck 1. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.
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)
1 Insert the tape into Deck 1.
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out
from the unit, and wind up the tape with ◄◄.
2 Press CD and load the disc(s). 3 Press CD EDIT/CHECK once while pressing
SHIFT on the remote control.
“EDIT” and “Al” are displayed.
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4 Press one of DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a
disc.
5 Press numbered buttons 0-9 on the remote
control to designate the tape iength.
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.
• ◄◄ and ►► are also available to designate the tape length.
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To clear the edit program

Press HCLEAR twice in the stop mode so that “EDIT” disappears
on the display, or press AOPEN/CLOSE.

To check the order of the programmed track numbers

Before recording, press CD EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on the remote control to select side A or B, and press ◄◄ or
►► repeatedly.
Programmed track numbers
Track 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.
Press CD EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on the remote control to select side A or B. Press one of DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc. 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).
NOTE
' Recording is inhibited if the erasure preventation tab for the
side of the tape facing out from the unit is broken off. The Al edit recording function cannot be used with discs containing 31 tracks or more. “TR OVER” is displayed if this is attempted.
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PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING

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In the programmed edit recording function the tracks can be programmed whiie checking the remaining time on each side of the tape as the tracks are programmed.
1 Insert the tape into Deck 1.
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out
from the unit, and wind up the tape with
2 Press CD and load the disc(s).
3 Press CD EDIT/CHECK twice while pressing
SHIFT on the remote control.
“EDIT” and “PRGM” are displayed.
PRGM EDIT
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 while pressing SHIFT on
the remote control to select side B and program the tracks for side B.
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Press CD EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT to
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lifgg flashes for 10 seconds, and then CD play and recording of edited tracks for the first side start simultaneously. When the end of the tape is reached. Deck 1 enters the recording stop mode. After entering the recording stop mode, go to step 9.
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“B” is displayed.
10 Turn over the tape in Deck 1 and press # to start
recording.
Recording starts.
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to designate the tape length.
10 to 99 minutes can be specified.
I and ►► are also available to designate the tape length.
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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.
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To stop recording

Press M/± on Deck 1. Recording and CD play stop
simultaneously.

To check the order of the programmed track numbers

Before recording, press CD EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT
on the remote control to select side A or B, and press ◄◄ or
repeatedly.
Programmed track numbers
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To change the program of each side
Press CD 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 in stop mode so that “EDIT” disappears
on the display.
NOTE
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• 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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When the clock is set, the between the hours and minutes flashes. When the power cord is plugged into an AC outlet for the first time after purchase or when the clock setting is canceled due to a power failure, the entire clock display flashes.
Use the remote control.
1 Press CLOCK once while pressing SHIFT on the
remote control.
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2 Within 4 seconds, press ◄◄ or ►► to designate
the hour and the minute.
Holding these buttons down will vary the time rapidly.

3 Press II.

The clock starts from 00 seconds.
To view the clock when another display is In the display
Press CLOCK while pressing SHIFT. The time is displayed for 4 seconds and then the original display reappears. However, the clock cannot be displayed during recording.
The unit can be turned off automatically at a specified time.
Use the remote control.
1 Press SLEEP while pressing SHIFT on the remote
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the time until the power is turned off.
The time changes between 5 and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps.
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While the sleep timer is in operation, the display is dimmer
than usual.
To switch to the 24-hour standard
Press CLOCK once while pressing SHIFT and then press ■
within 4 seconds.
Repeat the same procedure to restore the 12-hour standard.
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.
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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 “SLEEPoFF”
appears on the display.

SEniNG THE TIME

6 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, tune in to a station.
7 Press POWER to turn off the power.
© remains on the display after the power is turned off (timer standby mode).
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built-in timer.
Preparation
Make sure the clock is set correctly.
1 Press one of the function buttons to select a
source.
• If TUNER/BAND is pressed, the band can be selected in
this step.
2 Press TIMER while pressing SHIFT on the remote
control until © and “S PLAY” appear on the display.
Time and audio source name flash alternately.
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recording.
To listen to the tape, press ► on Deck 1 or 2. To record the source, insert the tape into Deck 1 and press
• on Deck 1.
When the timer-on time is reached, the unit turns on and begins play with the selected source.
NOTE
You can change the source that was selected in step 1 by pressing one of fhe function buttons before pressing II in step
3.

The timer recording period and tape length

When the length of the tape to be recorded is shorter than the timer recording period, • on Deck 1 is released before the timer is off. When the tape length is longer than the timer recording period,
• is not released. If • is not released for a long time, the tape in the deck may be damaged. Press to release •.
To check the timer setting
Press TIMER while pressing SHIFT. The selected source, the timer-on time, and the duration for the timer-activated period will be displayed for 4 seconds.
3 Within 6 seconds, press ◄◄ or ►► to designate
the timer-on time, then press II.
Holding these buttons down will vary the time rapidly.
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duration for the timer-activated period.
The duration can be set between 5 and 240 minutes in 5­minute steps.
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The duration will be automatically set atter 4 seconds, it will
also be set if II is pressed within 4 seconds atter step 4.
5 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 17 or higher, however, it will automatically be set to 16 when the power is turned on.
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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 II twice and continue from step 4.
To cancel the timer standby mode temporarily
Press TIMER while pressing SHIFT so that 0 disappears.
To restore the timer standby mode, press these buttons again to
display 0.

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.
NOTE
- 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.
• While the timer is in operation, the display indication is dimmer
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TURNTABLE
OTHER CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

■CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
■ VIDEO/AUX/ PHONO IN
Preparation
• Connect the supplied stereo turntable to the main unit. (See page 5)
• Set EQUALIZER AMP on the turntable to ON position. (Refer
to the operating instructions of the turntable for details.)

1 Press VIDEO/AUX/PHONO on the main unit.

“VIDEO" appears on the display.
The source name on the display can be changed to “PHONO”.
(See “LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES” on page 19.)

2 Adjust the volume to minimum.

Turn VOLUME counterclockwise until “VOL 0” is displayed.

3 Play the turntable.

Refer to the operating instructions of the turntable for details.

4 Adjust the volume according to your preference.

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/PHONO IN JACKS

This unit can input analog sound signals through these jacks. Use a cable with RCA phono plugs to connect audio equipment (LD players, MD players, VCRs, TV, etc.). Connect the red plug to VIDEO/AUX/PHONO IN R jack, and the white plug to VIDEO/AUX/PHONO IN 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 opticai cabie to connect digital audio equipment (DAT deck, MD recorder, etc.). Remove the dust cap (D from the CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
jack. Then, connect an optical cable plug to the CD DIGITAL
OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
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When the CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack is not being used

Attach the supplied dust cap.

LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES

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Occasional care and maintenance of the unit and the software are needed to optimize the performance of your unit.
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1 Press VIDEO/AUX/PHONO.

“VIDEO” appears on the display.

2 Play the connected equipment.

To change a source name on the display

When VIDEO/AUX/PHONO is pressed, “VIDEO” is displayed initially. It can be changed to ‘AUX; “TV or “PHONO." With the power on, press POWER while pressing VIDEO/AUX/
PHONO. Repeat the procedure to select one of the names.

To clean the cabinet

Use a soft and dry cloth.
If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly
moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not US(5 Strong
solvents, such as alcohol, benzine or thinner as these could
damage the finish of the unit.

To clean the tape heads

When the tape heads are dirty;
- high frequency sound is not emitted ' the sound is not adequately high
- the sound is off-balance
- the tape cannot be erased
- the tape cannot be recorded on After every 10 hours of use, clean the tape heads with a head cleaning cassette.
Refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette for details.

To demagnetize the tape heads

The tape heads may become magnetized after long-term use. This may narrow the output range of recorded tapes and increase
noise. After every 20 to 30 hours of use, demagnetize the tape heads with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette.
Refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette for details.
Care of discs
• When a disc becomes dirty, wipe the disc from the center out
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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.
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