AIWA JAX-N3 Operating Instructions

Mini Hi-Fi Component System

JAX-N3/JAX-E3

4-246-024-12
030501BMI-DS-SO

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE

KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus
with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don't
place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

This appliance is classified
as a CLASS 1 LASER
product.

This marking is located on
the rear exterior.

Don't throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.

PRECAUTIONS

On operating voltage

Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage
of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power
supply.

On safety

•The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the unit itself has been turned off.

•Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not to
be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the
cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug. Never pull the
cord itself.

•Should any solid object or liquid fall into the component,
unplug the stereo system and have the component checked
by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

•The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified
service shop.

On placement

•Place the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up the unit.

•Do not place the unit in an inclined position.

•Do not place the unit in locations where it is;

- Extremely hot or cold

- Dusty or dirty

-Very humid

-Vibrating

- Subject to direct sunlight.

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On heat buildup

•Although the unit heats up during operation, this is not
malfunction.

•Place the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the unit.

If you continuously use this unit at a large volume, the cabinet
temperature of the top, side and bottom rises considerable.
To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.

On operation

•If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may
condense on the lens inside the CD player. Should this occur,
the system will not operate properly. Remove the CD and
leave the system turned on for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.

•When you move the system, take out any discs.

Notes on discs

•Discs recorded on CD-R/RW drives may not be played back
because of scratches, dirt., recording condition or the drive's
characteristics.

•CD-R/RW discs which are not finalized at the end of
recording cannot be played back.

•Do not attach adhesive label, etc. to either side of a CD-R/
RW disc, as doing so may cause malfunction.

•Do not load an unrecorded CD-R/RW disc. The disc may be
damaged.

•Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star)
cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may
damage the unit. Do not use such discs.

•DVD, SACD, and VCD cannot be played on this unit.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to
the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music
discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are
marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the
CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo
system, please consult your nearest Aiwa dealer.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

PREPARATIONS ................................... 4

PARTS AND CONTROLS ......................... 5

ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERATIONS ........ 8

CD OPERATIONS ................................ 10

MP3-CD OPERATIONS ......................... 12

TUNER OPERATIONS ........................... 14

TAPE OPERATIONS ............................. 16

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS ........................ 19

TIMER OPERATIONS ........................... 20

REFERENCE ..................................... 22

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PREPARATIONS

Connection

Plug in the AC power cord to the AC power outlet after all other
connections are made.

1

Connect the front speakers.

Connect the right front speaker (marked with "R") to the
SPEAKER R terminals and place it on the right side of the
unit. Connect the left (marked with "L") to the SPEAKER L

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terminals and place it on the left side. The speaker cords
with the black stripes go to the 9 terminals.

2

Connect the supplied antennas.

Connect the FM antenna to the
the AM antenna to the AM LOOP terminals.

AM antenna

FM antenna

3

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

When the AC power cord is connected to a wall outlet for
the first time, DEMO appears in the display.
To deactivate the DEMO, press c (c/don the
remote).

•Do not short-circuit the 0 and 9 speaker cord leads.

•Do not leave objects generating magnetism or objects
affected by magnetism near the speakers.

FM 75 Ω terminal and

Remote

Detach the battery compartment lid at the rear of the remote
and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with correct polarity.

R6(AA)

•Replace the batteries with new ones when the operational
distance between the remote and main unit becomes shorter.

•Remove the batteries if the unit is not going to be used for
an extended period of time.

•The remote may not operate if it is used under intense
sunlight, etc., or if its line of sight is obstructed.

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PARTS AND CONTROLS

Main unit: rear

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.

1 AM LOOP,

Plug in the supplied AM and FM antennas here.

2 VIDEO/AUX jacks

Accepts analog sound signals from external equipment.
Connect using an optional connecting cable with RCA
phono plugs (red plug to R jack, white plug to L jack).
Refer also to the operating instructions of your equipment.
To switch function to external input, press VIDEO/AUX.

Tip:

To change the displayed name for this function, turn the
unit on, then hold down VIDEO/AUX and press POWER
on the unit. Repeat the procedure to select "VIDEO",
"AUX" or "TV".

3 # SPEAKER terminals (4)

Connect the speaker cord of the supplied front speakers
here.

4 AC power cord (4)

FM 75 Ω terminals (4)

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Main unit: front

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.

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1 DISC CHANGE (10)

Rotates the CD trays.

2 POWER 6STANDBY/ON (8)

Switches the unit on and off (standby).
The red indicator flashes when receiving a signal from
the remote.

3 MODE (8-12, 19)

Selects various modes (ECO and Repeat/Shuffle/
Programmed playback, etc.) when used in combination
with ENTER and MULTI JOG.

4 ENTER (8-12, 14, 19-21)

Fixes the modes and the time (ECO, Repeat/Shuffle/
Programmed playback, clock, and timer, etc.) when used
in combination with ENTER and MULTI JOG.

5 MULTI JOG (8-12, 14, 17-21)

When used in combination with ENTER and MULTI JOG,
CD: selects a track and Repeat/Shuffle/Programmed
playback.
Tuner: selects a preset station.
Tape: specifies tape length.
Clock and Timer: sets the time.
i-Bass: selects a frequency range.
Spectrum analyzer, ECO and Dimmer: selects the mode.

6 PHONES jack

Plug in here an optional headphones set with a mini
stereo plug (ø3.5 mm). Speaker output is canceled.

7 SYNC DUB (17)

Starts dubbing a whole tape.

wREC/REC MUTING (16, 17)

Starts recording.

8 DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 (10)

Selects a disc.

9 zOPEN/CLOSE (10)

Opens or closes the disc compartment.

0 TAPE A/B (16)

Selects Tape function, and deck A or B.

TUNER/BAND (14)

Selects Tuner function and the radio band.

VIDEO/AUX (5)

Selects the function of external equipment connected to
VIDEO/AUX jacks.

CD (10)

Selects CD function.

! Remote sensor

Receives a signal from the remote.

@ VOLUME (8)

Adjusts the volume.

# TREBLE (19)

Enhances high frequency sound.

$ cPLAY/PRESET (8, 10-12, 14, 16)

When the unit is turned off: activates or deactivates
DEMO.
CD and Tape: starts playback.
Tuner: tunes into a preset station.

sSTOP/CLEAR (10, 11, 14, 16-18)

CD and Tape: stops playback.
Tuner: clears a station preset.

fTUNING DOWN, g TUNING UP
(10, 14, 16)

CD: searches a track in fast forward or fast reverse
playback when held down.
Tape: fast forwards or rewinds the tape.
Tuner: manually tunes down or up within the band.

aPAUSE/SET (10, 14, 16)

CD and Tape: pauses playback.
Tuner: stores the received station in to preset.

% BASS (19)

Emphasizes low frequency sound.

^ i-Bass (19)

Produces rich and clear low frequency sound.

& DISPLAY (9, 10)

Displays the time and the remaining time for CD.

ALBUM k, i (12)

Selects a previous album or a succeeding album with
MP3-CDs.

PTY (15)

Displays a program type for RDS (Radio Data System)

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Remote control

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.

Buttons with the same or similar names with the main unit
basically have the same function.

1 POWER (8)
2 1-0/10, +10 (10-12, 14)

CD: selects a CD track of the specified number.
Tuner: tunes in to the station with the specified preset
number.

The numbered buttons take on these functions below when pressed
with SHIFT held down

EDIT (17, 18)

Enters AI Edit Recording or Programmed Edit Recording
mode when pressed in stop mode.

BAND (14)

Selects Tuner function and the radio band.

TAPE A/B (16)

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SPECTRUM (8)

Changes the spectrum analyzer display.

TUNER MODE (15)

Switches between stereo or monaural FM reception.

3 r, t (9-11, 14, 15, 17-21)

CD: selects a track.
Tuner: selects a preset station.
Tape: specifies tape length.
BASS and TREBLE: adjusts the level.
Clock and Timer: sets the time.

4 ALBUM M, N (12)

Selects a previous album or a succeeding album.

5 PLAY MODE (11)

Selects Shuffle or Programmed playback in CD function.

REPEAT (10)

Enters CD repeat playback mode.

ENTER (8-12, 14, 19-21 )

6 CLOCK/TIMER/SET (9, 20, 21)

Enters timer setting mode.

CLOCK/TIMER/SELECT (20, 21)

Selects timer playback, timer recording or timer off.

7 DISPLAY (9, 10)
8 SHIFT

Hold down when pressing a numbered button to change
its function to that printed above the number.

e.g.)

"Press SHIFT+BAND on the remote" indicates "Hold
down SHIFT and press '2' (BAND)". Doing so makes you
be able to select Tuner function and the radio band.

9 FUNCTION

Switches the active function among CD, TAPE, TUNER
and VIDEO (AUX or TV).

0 DISC SKIP (10)

Select a disc.

! c/d (8, 10-12, 16)

When the unit is turned off: activates or deactivates
DEMO.
CD and Tape: starts playback.

s (10, 11, 16-18)

CD and Tape: stops playback.

f,g (10, 14, 16)

CD: searches a track in fast forward or fast reverse
playback when held down.
Tape: fast forwards or rewinds the tape.
Tuner: manually tunes down or up within the band.

a (10, 16)

CD and Tape: pauses playback.

@ SLEEP (20)

Switches the sleep-timer on/off and selects the duration.

# VOLUME (+, -) (8)

Adjusts the volume.

$ SOUND (19)

Selects BASS or TREBLE setting mode

CLEAR (11, 14)

Clears a track of the CD programmed playback and a
Radio preset station.

Note

The button not explained above (KARAOKE) does not
operate for this unit.

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ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERATIONS

POWER

STANDBY / ON

MODE

ENTER

MULTI JOG

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Power

Tur ning the unit on

Press POWER 6STANDBY/ON (POWER on the remote).
Pressing TAPE A/B, TUNER/BAND, VIDEO/AUX or CD also
turns the unit on (Direct Play Function.) When a disc or tape
is inserted, the playback will start automatically.

Tur ning the unit off

Press POWER 6STANDBY/ON again.
The unit goes into standby.

POWER

SPECTRUM

VOLUME

TAPE A/B,
TUNER/BAND,
VIDEO/AUX,
CD

CLOCK/

TIMER/SET

DISPLAY

SHIFT

ENTER

VOLUME
+,–

Volume

Turn VOLUME (Press VOLUME +, - on the remote).

Adjust from 0 (minimum) to 30 and MAX (maximum).

Tip:

Volume level setting is retained during power-off standby:
If the unit is turned off with the volume set to 17 or more, it is
automatically set to 16 the next time the unit is turned on.

DEMO

You can enjoy DEMO in the display when the unit is turned off.

To activate or deactivate the DEMO

Press c (c/don the remote)
off.

when the unit is turned

Spectrum analyzer display

You can change the spectrum analyzer display.

1

Press MODE repeatedly until "SPECTRUM?"
appears in the display when the unit is turned on
and then press ENTER.

2

Turn MULTI JOG to select one of the three
spectrum analyzer displays (PATTERN 1, 2 and 3).

If there is no MULTI JOG or button operation within 6
seconds, the setting is canceled.

On the remote, press SHIFT+SPECTRUM repeatedly.

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ECO mode

Saves the power consumption while the unit is turned off (in
standby mode).

1

Press MODE repeatedly until "ECO MODE?"
appears in the display and then press ENTER.

2

Turn MULTI JOG to select "ECO ON" and then
press ENTER.

In the ECO ON mode, the unit blacks out when the unit is
turned off. Only the red indicator on POWER button lights
up.

If there is no MULTI JOG or button operation within 6
seconds, the setting is canceled.

To cancel the ECO mode

Repeat the above and select "ECO OFF" in step 2.

Dimmer

Adjusts the brightness of the display.

1

Press MODE repeatedly until "DIMMER ?"
appears in the display when the unit is turned on
and then press ENTER.

2

Turn MULTI JOG to select one of the three dimmer
modes or "OFF" and then press ENTER.

"OFF" is the brightest and "DIMMER 3" is the dimmest.
In DIMMER 3 mode, the spectrum analyzer display does
not appear.
If there is no MULTI JOG or button operation within 6
seconds, the setting is canceled.

To cancel the dimmer

Repeat the above and select "OFF" in step 2 .

Setting the clock

Use the remote.

1

Press CLOCK/TIMER/SET.

Go to step 3 when the time appears and the 'hour' flashes.

2

Press r or t repeatedly until "CLOCK
SET" appears in the display and then press

ENTER.

3

Press r or t repeatedly to set the hour
and then press ENTER.

4

Press r or t repeatedly to set the minute
and then press ENTER.

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

•MULTI JOG is also available in place of r or t.

To display the time

Press DISPLAY on the remote. The time will be displayed for
6 seconds.

If "- -:- -" appears when the unit is turned off

There has been a power interruption. Re-set the clock.

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CD OPERATIONS

DISC DIRECT

PLAY 1-3

DISC CHANGE

MODE

ENTER

MULTI JOG

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DISPLAY

This unit plays back finalized CD-R/RW discs as well as audio
CDs.

Playback

1

Press CD and load disc(s).

Press zOPEN/CLOSE to open the disc compartment and
place one or two disc(s) with the labelled side up.
To place three discs, press DISC CHANGE so that the trays
rotate, then place the third one. Lastly, close the
compartment with zOPEN/CLOSE.

•When loading an 8-cm (3-inch) disc, place it on the
inner circle of the tray.

2

To play all discs, press c (c /d on the
remote), then "ALL DISCS" lights up in the
display.
To play one desired disc, press DISC DIRECT
PLAY 1-3, then "1 DISC" lights up in the display.

A playing disc indicator flashes in the display.

To stop playback

Press s.

OPEN/CLOSE

CD

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

CLEAR

To pause playback

Press a. Press again to resume playback.

To select a track

Turn MULTI JOG or press r or t on the remote
repeatedly.
With the numbered buttons on the remote,

-To select track 10, press 0/10.

-To select track 20, press +10, +10 and 0/10.

-To select track 25, press +10, +10 and 5.

To search (playback in fast forward or fast reverse)

Hold down f or g. Release at the desired point.

To select a disc

Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 or DISC SKIP on the remote.

To display the remaining time of the track or the disc

Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback.
The display changes cyclically as follows:

Track number and elapsed playing time of the current track
Track number and remaining time of the current track
Remaining time of the current disc
Clock display (for 6 seconds)

1–0/10,
+10

DISC SKIP

REPEAT

To replace disc(s) during playback without
interruption

While one disc is being played back, press DISC CHANGE so
that the compartment opens, replace disc(s) with other one(s),
and press DISC CHANGE to close the compartment.

Repeat playback

Plays all the tracks or one track on the discs repeatedly.

1

Press MODE repeatedly until "REPEAT?" appears
in the display and then press ENTER.

2

Turn MULTI JOG to select one of the two repeat
modes as below or "REPEAT OFF", and then
press ENTER.

-"REPEAT ALL":
For all the tracks on one desired disc or all discs up to
5 times. """ lights up.

-"REPEAT 1":
For a single track only. ""1" lights up.

If there is no MULTI JOG or button operation within 6
seconds, the setting is canceled.

3

To play one desired disc, press DISC DIRECT
PLAY 1-3.
To play all discs, press c (c /d on the
remote).

On the remote, press REPEAT repeatedly until """ or ""1"
appears and carry out step 3.

To cancel repeat playback

Carry out step 1 and 2, and select "REPEAT OFF" in step 2.
On the remote, press REPEAT repeatedly until """ and
""1" disappear.

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Shuffle playback

Plays the tracks on one desired disc or all discs in random
order.

1

Press MODE repeatedly until "PLAY MODE?"
appears in the display in stop mode and then
press ENTER.

2

Turn MULTI JOG to select "SHUFFLE" and then
press ENTER.

"

" lights up.

SHUF

If there is no MULTI JOG or button operation within 6
seconds, the setting is canceled.

3

To play one desired disc, press DISC DIRECT
PLAY 1-3.
To play all discs, press c (c /d on the
remote).

On the remote, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "
lights up and carry out step 3.

To cancel shuffle playback

Carry out step 1 and 2, and select "CONTINUE" in step 2.
On the remote, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "
and "

PGM

" disappear.

SHUF

SHUF

Programmed playback

Plays back up to 30 selected tracks in programmed order.

1

Press MODE repeatedly until "PLAY MODE?"
appears in the display in stop mode and then
press ENTER.

2

Turn MULTI JOG to select "PROGRAM" and then
press ENTER.

"

" lights up.

PGM

If there is no MULTI JOG or button operation within 6
seconds, the setting is canceled.

3

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

Go to the next step when the tray stops rotating.
On the remote, press DISC SKIP.

4

Turn MULTI JOG to select a track and then press
ENTER.

The selected track number and the program number appear

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in the display.
On the remote, press r or t and then press ENTER
or press the numbered buttons:

-To select the 10th track, press 0/10.

-To select the 20th track, press +10, +10 and 0/10.

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

5

Repeat step 3 and 4 to program other tracks.

6

Press c(c/don the remote).

•You cannot program more than 30 tracks. "FULL" is
displayed.

To clear a track

Press CLEAR on the remote in stop mode. A track is cleared
from the end of the program.

To clear the entire program

Press s in stop mode.

To add tracks to the program

Repeat step 1 to 4 before starting playback. The tracks are
added to the end of the program.

To cancel programmed playback

Carry out step 1 and 2, and select "CONTINUE" in step 2.
On the remote, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "
and "

•The program contents are retained even if the program is
canceled or after programmed playback finishes. The same
program plays back if you carry out step 1, 2 and 6.

•If you cancel programmed playback and then select an MP3­CD, the program for the previously selected disc will be
cleared.

Notes on CDs

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

•Do not tilt the unit with discs loaded.

SHUF

" disappear.

PGM

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On the remote, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "
lights up and carry out step 3 to 6.

•During programmed playback, you cannot select a disc or
a track with the numbered buttons.

•If the total playback time of the program exceeds 99:59
minutes, or if a track with a track number exceeding 30 is
programmed, the playing time is displayed as "- -:- -".

PGM

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MP3-CD OPERATIONS

MODE

ENTER

MULTI JOG

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DISPLAY

Playback

This unit plays back MP3-CDs: discs recorded with MP3 tracks
(files). (When MP3-CD is selected, "MP3" appears in the
display.) Basic operations for MP3-CDs are mostly the same as
those in “CD OPERATIONS”. This section explains MP3-CD
OPERATIONS where there is additional information or exceptions
to the information in “CD OPERATIONS”. Before playing an
MP3-CD, also refer to “Descriptions of MP3” for the details of
MP3.

To select an album

Press ALBUM i or k (N or M on the remote).

To select a track

It is convenient to select an album first and then select a track.
If the album or the disc with no album has more than 99 tracks,
press the numbered buttons on the remote in the following
way to select the 100th track or more.

-To select the track 100, press +10 ten times, and 0/10.

-To select the track 147, press +10 fourteen times, and 7.

-To select the track 235, press +10 twenty-three times, and 5.

1–0/10,
+10

ALBUM

,

ALBUM

DISPLAY

Disc playback and Album playback

1Press MODE repeatedly until "PLAY MODE?" appears

in the display in stop mode and then press ENTER.

2Turn MULTI JOG to select one of the following modes and

then press ENTER.

- CONTINUE: Tracks in the disc(s) are played.

- ALBUM CONT: Tracks only in one album are played.
If there is no MULTI JOG or button operation within 6

seconds, the setting is canceled.

3 Press c (c/don the remote).

Shuffle playback

1Press MODE repeatedly until "PLAY MODE?" appears

in the display in stop mode and then press ENTER.

2Turn MULTI JOG to select one of the following modes and

then press ENTER.

- SHUFFLE: Tracks in the disc are played in random.

- ALBM SHUF: Tracks only in one album are played
in random..

If there is no MULTI JOG or button operation within 6
seconds, the setting is canceled.

3 Press c (c/don the remote).

Tip:

•In shuffle playback for MP3-CDs, only one disc is playable.
Select a disc before carrying out the procedures.

•To cancel it or to use the remote for it, see "Shuffle playback"
of “CD OPERATIONS”.

Programmed playback

1Press MODE repeatedly until "PLAY MODE?" appears

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in the display in stop mode and then press ENTER.

2Turn MULTI JOG to select "PROGRAM" and then press

ENTER. "PGM" lights up.

If there is no MULTI JOG or button operation within 6

seconds, the setting is canceled.
3 Select an album and a track.
4 Repeat step 3 to program other tracks.
5 Press c (c/don the remote).

Tip:

•In programmed playback for MP3-CDs, only one disc is

selectable. Select a disc before carrying out the procedures.

•To cancel it, to use the remote for it, etc., see "Programmed

playback" of “CD OPERATIONS”.

•If you cancel programmed playback and then select another

disc, the program for the previously selected disc (MP3­CD) will be cleared.

To display the title of the album and track in the
display

Press DISPLAY during playback.
The display changes in the following order:

Elapsed playing time of the current track
Album name* of the current track
The current track (file) name
ID3 information* (track title, artist name, etc.,)
Clock display (for 6 seconds)

* Album name and ID3 information (see the next page) are

not displayed if they are not registered.

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Descriptions of MP3

An MP3 file stores audio data compressed using MPEG1/2,
the audio layer-3 file-coding scheme.

In this manual, CDs, CD-R discs and CD-RW discs are all
referred to as “discs”. We refer to what are called “folder” and
“file” in PC terminology as “album” and “track”.

Notes on playing MP3 files

•An MP3 track must be recorded on a disc in the format
compliant with ISO 9660.

•The maximum allowable number of tracks and albums in a
disc are as follows:

- number of tracks: 510 (including number of albums)

- number of albums: 510 (including number of tracks)

•The maximum allowable depth of nested albums is 8
(including root folder (origin folder)).

•It may take 30 seconds or more before the unit can start
play of MP3 tracks, depending on the number of recorded
tracks and the complexity of the album tree.

•The unit supports a multi-session disc; however, for a multi­session disc mixed with CD-DA tracks and MP3 tracks,
it plays only one session.

•The unit cannot play MP3 tracks recorded using a packet
writing utility.

•The unit can play MP3 tracks having a file extension “.mp3”.

•If you play a non-MP3 track that has the “.mp3” file
extension, you may hear some noise.

Notes on display indications during play

•Up to 16 characters (in ASCII code) are displayed for the
title of an album or a track. If ID3TAG version 1.X was applied
to record additional information for an MP3 track, up to 30
characters showing track title, etc. is displayed. However, if
information of ID3TAG version 2.X are also recorded in the
same MP3 track, the track title of ID3TAG is not displayed.
Characters other than uppercase letters (“A” to “Z”) and
numerals (“0” to “9”) may not be displayed correctly.

•The elapsed playing time may not be displayed correctly for
MP3 tracks.

•The character codes which cannot be represented in ASCII
code are displayed as "

•The unit does not support MP3 tracks (file) recorded with
UNIX system.

Terminology

•ISO 9660
ISO stands for the “International Organization for
Standardization”. ISO 9660 determines the file structure for
the CD-ROMs. This unit can play MP3 files recorded in the
format compliant with ISO 9660.

•Nesting of folders (albums)
To organize data files stored in a PC, you can store related
files in a folder. A folder can contain other folders as well as
files. For example, folder A can contain folder B, and folder
B can contain folder C; this is called “nesting of folders”.
The maximum depth of nested folders, allowed by ISO 9660,
is 8.

•Writing utilities
There are 3 utilities used to record data on a disc.

1. DAO (Disc At Once) utility

All data to be written must be prepared in advance and
written onto a disc from the beginning to the end in one
operation. No data can be added to a disc on which data
were already written with DAO utility.

2. TAO (Track At Once) utility

Data are written onto a disc track by track. Data can be
added to a disc on which data were written with TAO utility.

3. Packet writing utility

Tracks are divided into smaller pieces while being
recorded, depending on the size of available spaces on
the disc. Data can be added to a disc on which data were
written with packet writing utility.
This unit can play MP3 discs recorded using DAO and
TAO utilities.

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•ID3TAG
ID3TAG determines the data format for the text to be added
to an MP3 file, mainly used to indicate a track title or an
artist’s name, etc.

Notes on creating MP3 discs

•When converting audio data to MP3
The unit supports MP3 files with a sampling frequency of
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
To enjoy high sound quality, we recommend storing MP3
files with a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz and a fixed bit
rate of 128 kbps. The assured bit rate range for sound quality
on the unit is 8 kbps to 160 kbps.

•When creating MP3 discs
Do not store more than 510 albums in a disc. Also, keep the
total number of albums and tracks 510 or less in a disc.

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TUNER OPERATIONS

POWER

ENTER

MULTI JOG

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PRESET

PAUSE/SET

Manual tuning

1

Press TUNER/BAND (SHIFT+BAND on the
remote) repeatedly to select a band (FM or AM).

2

Press f or g to tune in to a station.

"TUNE" appears when a station is tuned in.
"1" lights up for FM stereo reception.

To search for a station automatically (Auto Search)

Hold down f or g.
The unit searches for a station up or down the band and stops
at reception.
To stop the search manually, press f or g.

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

1–0/10,
+10

TUNER
MODE

ENTER

CLEAR

TUNER/
BAND

CLEAR

PTY

BAND

SHIFT

Preset tuning

Preset your favorite stations and tune them in directly.

Presetting stations

1

Press TUNER/BAND to select a band.

2

Press f or g to tune in to the desired
station.

3

Press ENTER (or a PAUSE/SET on the unit) to
store the station.

The preset number, beginning from "1", appears in the
display.

4

Repeat step 1 to 3 to preset other stations.

•You cannot store more than a total of 32 preset stations.
"FULL" appears.

Tuning in to preset stations

On the unit

1

Press TUNER/BAND to select a band.

2

Press cPRESET repeatedly or turn MULTI JOG.

With each press, the station with the succeeding preset
number is tuned in.

On the remote

1

Press SHIFT+BAND to select a band.

2

Press the numbered buttons for the preset
number of your desired station.

-To select preset number 10, press 0/10.

-To select preset number 15, press +10 and 5.

-To select preset number 20, press +10, +10 and 0/10.

• Pressing r or t repeatedly can also select the

preset number.

To clear a preset station

1Tune in to the station by preset tuning.
2 Press sCLEAR on the unit (CLEAR on the remote), then

press ENTER within 6 seconds.
Preset numbers of preset stations in the band with higher
numbers decrease by one.

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RDS features

RDS (Radio Data System) is a broadcasting service which allows
FM stations to send additional information along with the regular
radio signal.
The additional information is derived from the features of RDS
described below.

Program Service station name (PS)

The station name is displayed automatically when an RDS station
is tuned in.

Program Type (PTY)

This is an identification to specify the program being broadcast
currently.

Press PTY to display a program type when tuning in
to an RDS station.

The program type will be displayed for 6 seconds.
If no PTY data or undefined PTY data is being transmitted,
"NO PTY" or "UNDEFINE" will be displayed.

The following PTYs can be received on the unit

NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO, SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA,
CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED, POP M, ROCK M, EASY M
(easy listening music), LIGHT M (light classical music),
CLASSICS, OTHER M (other music), WEATHER, FINANCE,
CHILDREN (children’s program), SOCIAL (social affairs),
RELIGION, PHONE IN, TRAVEL, LEISURE, JAZZ, COUNTRY
(country music), NATION M (national music), OLDIES, FOLK
M, DOCUMENT, TEST (alarm test), ALARM.

PTY Search

The unit can search for a station broadcasting your desired PTY
easily. To do so,
advance since the unit searches only the preset stations.

1

Press PTY.

2Turn MULTI JOG or press r or t on the

remote to select a desired program type and then
press ENTER.

The search begins, stops when a suitable station is
detected, and the unit tunes it in.
"NOT FOUND" is displayed if a suitable station is not
found, and the unit returns to the previous station.
If there is no button input for 6 seconds in step 2, the
search is not activated.

Note on PTY Search

PTY Search does not function under the following
conditions:

- FM stations are not preset.

- The signals of the station broadcasting the desired PTY are
weak.

- FM RDS stations cannot be received.

you need to preset every available station in

Adjustments

Antennas

Keep antennas away from metallic objects, electrical equipment
and cords.
FM antenna: Extend fully and position for the best reception.
If receiving condition is poor, connect optional outdoor antenna
to

FM 75 Ω terminal. Use an adapter as required.

AM antenna: Rotate to find best reception.

To switch to monaural FM reception

Press SHIFT+TUNER MODE on the remote. With each press,
"MONO" and "STEREO" appear alternately in the display.

Tip:

When FM stereo reception is poor, switching to monaural
reduces noise.

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TAPE OPERATIONS

TAPE A/B

MULTI JOG

DISC DIRECT
PLAY 1-3

EDIT

1–0/10,
+10

TAPE A/B
DISC SKIP

Notes on cassettes

•Use of a tape longer than 90 minutes is not recommended
since they are extremely thin and easily damaged. If you
should use it, do not change the tape operations such as
play and stop frequently.

•Take up any slack in the tape with a pencil or similar tool
before use. Slack tape may get entangled in the deck
mechanism and become damaged.

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PUSH EJECT

Deck A

SYNC DUB

Playback

Use only TYPE I (normal) tapes.

1

Press TAPE A/B (SHIFT+TAPE A/B on the remote)
and insert the tape in either deck.

Press zPUSH EJECT to open the cassette holder, and
insert with the exposed side down and playback side
facing out from the unit. Push zPUSH EJECT to close.

PUSH EJECT

2

Press c(c/don the remote).

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PUSH EJECT

Deck B

REC/
REC MUTING

To stop playback

Press s.

To pause playback (deck B only)

Press a. Press again to resume.

To fast forward or rewind

Press f or g.

To select a deck (deck A or deck B)

Press TAPE A/B (SHIFT+TAPE A/B on the remote) in stop mode
when tapes are loaded in both decks.
"TP A" (deck A) or "TP B" (deck B) is displayed.

To reset the tape counter

Press s in stop mode, and the tape counter in the display is
reset to "0000". Opening and closing the cassette holder
will also reset the tape counter.

To play continuously (deck A to deck B)

Load tapes in both decks and start playback on deck A. Then,
as soon as playback on deck A finishes, playback on deck B
will start without interruption.

•The both decks play one side of the tapes.

SHIFT

Basic recording

Use only TYPE I (normal) tapes. Deck B is the recording deck.
Only one side of the tape can be recorded at a time.

1

Insert the recordable tape in deck B.

Press zPUSH EJECT to open the cassette holder, and
insert with the exposed side down and the side to be
recorded on facing out from the unit.
Wind up the tape to the desired point if needed.

2

Prepare the source.

To record CD(s), select the CD function and load disc(s).
To record a radio program, tune in to the desired station.
To record a tape, insert the source tape in deck A and
select the TAPE (deck A) function.
To record from connected external equipment, select the
VIDEO/AUX function and prepare the equipment.

3

Press wREC/REC MUTING to start recording.

When recording a CD or tape, playback starts
automatically.
When recording input from connected equipment,
manually start playback of the source.

•Volume or tone adjustment does not affect recording.

•"NO TAB" is displayed if you attempt to record a tape
with the tab broken off.

To stop recording

Press s.

To pause recording (only for TUNER or VIDEO/AUX
source)

Press a. Press again to resume.

To record a selected set of tracks from a CD

Program the desired tracks (see "Programmed playback") and
then press wREC/REC MUTING.

To record a 4-second blank space (only for TUNER
or VIDEO/AUX source)

1Press w REC/REC MUTING during recording or in

recording pause mode.
"REC MUTING" flashes in the display for 4 seconds (a
blank space is made in the meantime) and then the unit
enters recording pause mode.
To record less than a 4-second blank space, press wREC/
REC MUTING again while "REC MUTING" flashes.
Recording resumes so that do not carry out step 2 below.
To record more than a 4-second blank space, press wREC/
REC MUTING again after the unit enters recording pause
mode. Each time the button is pressed, a 4-second blank
space is added.

2 Press a to resume recording.

To erase a tape

1 Insert the tape in deck B. Set the tape to the desired point if

needed.

2Press TAPE A/B to select "TP B".
3 Press wREC/REC MUTING.

Whole tape dubbing

1

Press TAPE A/B to select the TAPE function.

2

Insert the original tape in deck A and the
recordable tape in deck B.

3

Press SYNC DUB.

The tapes are rewound to the beginning of the front side
and recording starts.

•Dubbing cannot start from a point halfway in the tape.

•Only one side of the tape can be recorded at a time.

To stop dubbing

Press s.

Edited CD recording

AI Edit Recording

When recording a whole CD, AI Edit Recording takes the length
of your tape into account and rearranges the recording order of
the tracks if necessary, so that no track is cut short at the end
of the side. Prepare a tape long enough to record the CD.

1

Insert the recordable tape in deck B.

2

Select the CD function and load disc(s).

3

Press SHIFT+EDIT once on the remote.

"AI C-00" appears.

4

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

•DISC SKIP on the remote can also be used to select a
disc.

5

Press the numbered buttons on the remote to
enter the length of the recordable tape.

10 to 99 minutes can be specified.

- For a 60-minute tape press 6 and 0/10.
In a few seconds, the unit determines the tracks to be
recorded for each side.
The recording time left for side A appears in the display.

•r or t on the remote or MULTI JOG can also

be used to specify tape length.

6

Press wREC/REC MUTING to start recording on
side A.

The tape is rewound to the beginning of side A and
recording starts.
Go to the next step when recording on side A finishes.

7

Press SHIFT+EDIT on the remote.

The recording time left for side B appears in the display.

8

Turn over the tape and press w REC/REC
MUTING to start recording on side B.

•AI Edit Recording cannot be used with discs with more than
30 tracks. "TR OVER" appears.

•AI Edit Recording cannot be used with MP3-CDs.

•Recording cannot start from a point halfway in the tape.

To stop recording

Press s. Recording and CD playback stop simultaneously.

To clear the edit program

Press s twice in stop mode.

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Programmed Edit Recording

As you program the CD tracks to record, Programmed Edit
Recording displays the remaining recording time for each side
of the tape, so you can easily select a set of desired tracks
within the length of your tape.

1

Insert the recordable tape in deck B.

2

Select the CD function and load disc(s).

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3

Press SHIFT+EDIT twice on the remote.

"PRGM C-00" is displayed and "PGM" lights up.

4

Press the numbered buttons on the remote to
enter the length of the recordable tape.

10 to 99 minutes can be specified.

•r or t on the remote or MULTI JOG can also

be used to specify tape length.

5

Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc
(only one disc is selectable).
Then, press the numbered buttons on the remote
to select the first track to be recorded on side A.

-To select the 10th track, press 0/10.

-To select the 20th track, press +10, +10 and 0/10.

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

•DISC SKIP on the remote cannot be used to select a
disc.

6

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

The remaining recording time of side A is displayed. You
cannot select a track with a longer playing time.

7

Press SHIFT+EDIT on the remote to switch to side
B and select the tracks for the side.

8

Press SHIFT+EDIT on the remote to switch back

to side A.

9

Press wREC/REC MUTING to start recording on
side A.

The tape is rewound to the beginning of side A and
recording starts.
Go to the next step when recording on side A finishes.

10

Press SHIFT+EDIT on the remote to switch to
side B.

11

Turn over the tape, and press w REC/REC
MUTING to start recording on side B.

•Programmed Edit Recording cannot be used with MP3-CDs.

•You cannot program more than 30 tracks. "FULL" is
displayed.

•You cannot program a track with a track number larger than

30.

•Recording cannot start from a point halfway in the tape.

To stop recording

Press s. Recording and CD playback stop simultaneously.

To check the program

1 Before recording, press SHIFT+EDIT on the remote to select

side A or B.

2Press r or t on the remote repeatedly or turn MULTI

JOG . The track number and program number are displayed
in succession.

To change the program of each side

Press SHIFT+ EDIT on the remote to select side A or B, and
press s to clear the program for the selected side. Then,
select tracks again.

To clear the edit program

Press s twice in stop mode.

To prevent accidental erasure

Remove the plastic tab of the cassette tape with a screwdriver
or other pointed tool. To record on the tape again, cover the
detection slot with adhesive tape.

Side A

Tab for side A

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SOUND ADJUSTMENTS

MODE

ENTER

MULTI JOG

BASS

Emphasizes low frequencies for a powerful sound.

Turn BASS to adjust from 0 to 5.

On the remote, press SOUND repeatedly until "BASS"
appears in the display and then press r or t repeatedly
within 6 seconds.

•When the sound becomes distorted with the BASS effect,
cancel it.

TREBLE

BASS

SOUND

i-Bass

TREBLE

Enhances high frequency for sound clarity.

Turn TREBLE to adjust from 0 to 5.

On the remote, press SOUND repeatedly until "
appears in the display and then press r or t repeatedly
within 6 seconds.

•When the sound becomes distorted with the TREBLE effect,
cancel it.

TREBLE

i-Bass

Produces rich and clear low frequency sound besides BASS effect.

1

Press i-Bass to select "I-BASS ON".

The red indicator on i-Bass button lights up.

2

Turn BASS to adjust from 1 to MAX(5).

To select the frequency range for i-Bass effect

1 Press i-Bass to select "I-BASS ON".
2 Press MODE repeatedly until "IBAS FREQ?" appears in

the display and then press ENTER.

3Turn MULTI JOG to select one of the three frequency ranges

(FREQ 1, 2 and 3).

- FREQ 1: Low range

- FREQ 2: Middle range

- FREQ 3: High range

After step 3, adjust the i-Bass level by turning BASS if
needed.

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If there is no MULTI JOG or button operation within 6
seconds, the setting is canceled.

To cancel i-Bass

Press i-Bass to select "I-BASS OFF".

Note

When "I-BASS ON" is selected, BASS is deactivated; therefore,
you cannot select "BASS" with SOUND on the remote.
To activate BASS, cancel i-Bass.

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TIMER OPERATIONS

POWER

ENTER

MULTI JOG

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Sleep timer

Turns off the unit automatically after a specified time.

Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly.

With each press, the timer duration changes cyclically as
follows:

"*

"AUTO

The unit turns off after the selected time.
* "AUTO

finishes the playback (for up to 100 minutes).

Tip:

The display is dimmed while the sleep timer is active.

To check the remaining time until the unit turns off

Press SLEEP on the remote once. The remaining time is
displayed for 6 seconds.

To cancel the sleep timer

Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly until "SLEEP OFF"
appears.

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"80" - - -

90"

":

The unit turns off when the current CD or tape

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"10"

"OFF"

POWER

VOLUME

CLOCK/TIMER/

Deck B

CLOCK/TIMER/

SET

SELECT

Timer playback

Turns on the unit at a specified time every day.
Make sure the clock is set correctly.

Use the remote from step 2.

1

Prepare the source.

To play CD(s), load disc(s).
To play the radio, select the band and tune in to the desired
station or tune in to a preset station (see "Tuning in to
preset stations").
To play a tape, insert the tape and select the deck.

2

Press VOLUME +, - to set the volume level.

3

Press CLOCK/TIMER/SET to display "DAILY
PLAY" and then press ENTER.

"5" indicator lights up and "ON TIME" appears for a
moment.
If "DAILY PLAY" is not displayed, set the clock (see
"Setting the clock") and carry out from this step again.

4

Press r or t repeatedly to set the timer-
on hour and then press ENTER.

ENTER

SLEEP

VOLUME
+,–

5

Press r or t to set the timer-on minute
and then press ENTER.

"OFF TIME" appears for a moment.

6

Repeat step 4 and 5 to set the timer-off hour and
minute.

7

Press r or t to select the source (CD,
TAPE and TUNER) and then press ENTER.

The timer-on time, the timer-off time and source are
displayed.

8

Press POWER to turn the unit off.

The unit turns on at the specified timer-on time and plays
the selected source and then turns off at the specified
timer-off time.

•To stop timer setting in step 3 to 6, press CLEAR on the
remote. Timer standby mode is also canceled.

•The Timer playback will not begin unless the unit is turned
off first.

•Turning VOLUME on the unit is also available in step 2.

•MULTI JOG is also available in place of r or t.

To display the timer setting

Press CLOCK/TIMER/SELECT on the remote repeatedly until
"DAILY PLAY" appears. The timer-on time, the timer-off
time and the source are displayed.

To change the timer setting

Re-set the timer again.

To cancel the timer

Press CLOCK/TIMER/SELECT on the remote repeatedly until
"TIMER OFF" appears. "5" disappears from the display.

Timer recording

Turns on the unit and makes recording once at a specified time.
Timer recording is available only for TUNER source.

Use the remote from step 3.

1

Prepare the TUNER source.

Select the band and tune in to the desired station or tune
in to a preset station (see "Tuning in to preset stations").

2

Prepare the recording destination.

Insert the recordable tape in deck B.

3

Press CLOCK/TIMER/SET to display "DAILY
PLAY".

If "DAILY PLAY" is not displayed, set the clock (see
"Setting the clock") and carry out from this step again.

4

Press r or t repeatedly until "ONCE REC"
appears in the display and then press ENTER.

"REC 5" indicator lights up and "ON TIME" appears
for a moment.

5

Carry out step 4 to step 6 described in "Timer
playback" to set the timer-on time and timer-off
time.

The timer-on time, the timer-off time and source (TUNER)
are displayed.

6

Press POWER to turn the unit off.

The unit turns on at the specified timer-on time and records
the source (TUNER) and then turns off at the specified
timer-off time.

•To stop timer setting in step 3 to 4, press CLEAR on the
remote. Timer standby mode is also canceled.

•The Timer recording will not begin unless the unit is turned
off first.

•Volume level is automatically set to 0 (minimum) when the
Timer recording is activated.

•MULTI JOG is also available in place of r or t.

To display the timer setting

Press CLOCK/TIMER/SELECT on the remote repeatedly until
"ONCE REC" appears. The timer-on time, the timer-off time
and the source (TUNER) are displayed.

To change the timer setting

Re-set the timer again.

To cancel the timer

Press CLOCK/TIMER/SELECT on the remote repeatedly until
"TIMER OFF" appears. "REC 5" disappears from the
display.

Notes

•The Timer playback performs every day at the specified time
unless you cancel it. However, the Timer recording performs
only once: it automatically cancels itself when the recording
finishes.

•You cannot set the same time for timer-on time and timer­off time. "SET NG" is displayed if you do that. In this
case, reset the time.

•You cannot select both the Timer playback and the Timer
recording at the same time. You must select either one with
CLOCK/TIMER/SELECT on the remote.

•When you use the sleep timer, the timer playback/recording
will not turn on the unit until the sleep timer turns it off.

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REFERENCE

Care and maintenance

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

To clean the cabinet

Use a soft and dry cloth. If the unit surfaces are extremely
dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent
solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine
or thinner.

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To clean the tape heads

Dirty tape heads cause sound deterioration. After every 10
hours of use, clean the tape heads by using sold dry-type or
wet-type head cleaning cassette separately. Refer to the
instructions of the cleaning cassette.

To demagnetize the tape heads

Use a sold demagnetizing cassette after every 20 to 30 hours
of use. Refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette.

Care of CDs

When a CD becomes dirty, wipe it from the center out with a
cleaning cloth. However, do not use solvents. After playing a
CD, store it in its case. Do not expose a CD to direct sunlight
or heat sources.

Care of tapes

Store tapes in their cases after use. Do not leave tapes near
magnets, motors, television sets, or any source of magnetism.
Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, or leave them in a car
parked in direct sunlight.

Troubleshooting

If your unit fails to perform properly, check the following guide
and the relevant sections of the Operating Instructions.
First, check that the AC power cord and the speakers are
connected correctly and firmly.
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Aiwa dealer.

General

There is no sound.

•Are the speakers and AC power cord connected properly?

•Turn VOLUME clockwise and hold.

•The headphones are connected.

•Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cord into the
SPEAKER terminal. Inserting the vinyl portion of the speaker
cord will obstruct the speaker connections.

The unit shut off suddenly.

•Possibly a short circuit in the speaker terminals. Disconnect
the AC power cord from the wall outlet and reconnect the
speaker cords correctly. After a while, connect the AC power
cord to the wall outlet.

The unit blacks out when the unit is turned off.

•ECO mode is set to on (see "ECO mode" on page 9).

Erroneous display.

•Reset the unit (see "Resetting the unit" on page 23).

There is severe hum or noise.

•A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo system. Move
the stereo system away from the TV or VCR.

The clock indication does not show the correct time.

•A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and timer
settings again.

The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is canceled.

•The AC power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs
longer than half a day.
Redo the following:

- "Setting the clock" on page 9

- "Presetting stations" on page 14
If you have set the timer, also redo "Timer playback/
recording" on page 20 and 21.

The timer does not function.

•Set the clock correctly.

•When you used the Sleep timer, the Timer playback/
recording will not turn on the unit until the Sleep timer turns
it off.

The remote does not function.

•There is an obstacle between the remote and the unit.

•The remote is not pointing in the direction of the unit's
remote sensor.

•The batteries have run down. Replace the batteries.

Speakers

Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left
and right volume.

•Check the speaker connection and speaker placement.

Sound lacks bass.

•Check that the SPEAKER's 0 and 9 terminals are
connected correctly.

CD player

The disc compartment does not close.

•The CD is not placed properly.

The sound drops out.

•The lens is dirty. Clean it with a commercially available
blower.

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The CD will not play.

•The CD is not lying flat in the disc compartment.

•The CD is dirty.

•The CD is inserted label side down.

•Moisture condensation has built up. Remove the CD and
leave the system turned on for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.

Tape Deck

The tape does not record.

•No tape in deck B.

•The tab has been removed from the cassette tape.

•The tape has reeled to the end.

The tape does not record nor play or there is decrease
in sound level.

•The heads are dirty. Clean them (see "To clean the tape
heads" on page 22).

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize
them (see "To demagnetize the tape heads" on page 22).

The tape does not run.

•Is the deck in pause?

The tape does not erase completely.

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize
them (see "To demagnetize the tape heads" on page 22).

There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops
out.

•The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them (see "To
clean the tape heads" on page 22).

Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize
them (see "To demagnetize the tape heads" on page 22).

Poor tape sound.

•Use TYPE I (normal) tapes.

Tuner

Noise is heard or poor reception.

•Check the antenna connections.

•For FM, move the FM antenna to reduce the noise.

•For AM, re-rotate the AM antenna to reduce the noise.

•Move the unit and the antennas away from other electric
appliances and cords.

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Resetting the unit

If an unusual condition occurs in the display window or the
cassette deck, reset the unit as follows:
1Press POWER to turn off the power.

If the power cannot be turned off, disconnect the AC power
cord, then plug it in again.

2 Hold down s and press POWER.

Everything stored in memory after purchase is cleared.

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Specifications

MAIN UNIT CX-JN3/CX-JE3
TUNER

FM tuning range 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz
FM usable sensitivity (IHF) 16.8 dBf
FM antenna terminal 75 ohms (unbalanced)
AM tuning range 531 kHz to 1602 kHz
AM usable sensitivity 350 µV/m
AM antenna Loop antenna

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AMPLIFIER

Power output CX-JN3

Total harmonic distortion 0.08 % (16 W, 1 kHz, 6 ohms, DIN

Input VIDEO/AUX: 400 mV
Outputs SPEAKER: 6 ohms or more

Rated: 32 W + 32 W (6 ohms, T.H.D.
1 %, 1 kHz/DIN 45500)
Reference: 40 W + 40 W (6 ohms,
T.H.D. 10 %, 1 kHz/DIN 45324)
MUSIC POWER: 100 W +100 W

CX-JE3

Rated: 20 W + 20 W (6 ohms, T.H.D.
1 %, 1 kHz/DIN 45500)
Reference: 25 W + 25 W (6 ohms,
T.H.D. 10 %, 1 kHz/DIN 45324)
MUSIC POWER: 50 W + 50 W

AUDIO)

PHONES: 32 ohms or more

CASSETTE DECK

Track format 4 tracks, 2 channels stereo
Frequency response 50 Hz – 8 kHz
Recording system AC bias
Heads Deck A: playback x 1

Deck B: recording/playback x 1,
erase x 1

24

CD PLAYER

Laser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)

Emission duration:

continuous
D/A converter 1 bit dual
Signal-to-noise ratio 85 dB (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Harmonic distortion 0.05 % (1 kHz, 0 dB)

GENERAL

Power requirements 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption SX-JN3: 65 W

SX-JE3: 60 W
Power consumption With ECO mode on: 0.25 W
in standby mode With ECO mode off: 15 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 280 x 330 x 392.5 mm
Weight SX-JN3

6.6 kg

SX-JE3

6.5 kg

FRONT SPEAKERS SX-JN3/SX-JE3

Speaker system 3 way, bass reflex
Speaker units SX-JN3

Woofer: 160 mm cone

Tweeter: 50 mm cone

Super tweeter: 20 mm ceramic

SX-JE3

Woofer: 120 mm cone

Tweeter: 50 mm ceramic

Super tweeter: 20 mm ceramic
Impedance 6 ohms
Dimensions (W x H x D) SX-JN3

270 x 327 x 279 mm

SX-JE3

245 x 327 x 261 mm
Weight SX-JN3

4.0 kg

SX-JE3

2.8 kg

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1)
Batteries (2)
FM antenna (1)
AM antenna (1)

Specifications and external appearance are subject to change
without notice.

COPYRIGHT

Check copyright laws relevant to recordings from discs, tuner
or tape for the country where the unit is to be used.

Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258, 5510752
and 5736897.

Printed in ChinaSony Corporation http://www.aiwa.com/