Aiwa NSX-A303, NSX-A304 User Manual

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DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

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Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions for future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating Instructions and on the unit should be strictly followed, as well as the safety suggestions below.

Installation

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

as near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like. 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). Mounting surface — Place the unit on a flat, even surface.

Ventilation — The unit should be situated with adequate

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

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

may block the ventilation openings.

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

where ventilation may be impeded.

Objects and liquid entry — Take care that objects or liquids

do not get inside the unit through the ventilation openings. Carts and stands — When placed

or 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. Condensation — Moisture may form on the CD pickup lens

when;

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

- The heating system has just been turned on

- The unit is used in a very humid room

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

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

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

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

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Electric Power

Power sources — Connect this unit only to power sources

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

2 Polarization — As a safety feature, some units are equipped

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

3 AC

power cord

When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by the

AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.

- Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as this

could result in fire or shock.

- Power cords should be firmly secured to avoid being severely

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

- Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords

beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.

Extension cord

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.

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

outlet if the unit will not be used for several months or more. When the cord is plugged in, a small amount of current continues to flow to the unit, even when the power is turned off.

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To help prevent electric shock, do not use

Outdoor Antenna

Power lines — When connecting an outdoor antenna, make

sure it is located away from power lines.

Outdoor antenna grounding — Be sure the antenna system

is properly grounded to provide protection against unexpected voltage surges or static electricity build-up. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANS1/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 Ground!ng According to the National Electrical Code

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PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................l

PREPARATIONS

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

REMOTE CONTROL ...........................................................5

BEFORE OPERATION ........................................................5

SOUND

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

GRAPHIC EQUALIZER .......................................................6

RADIO RECEPTION

MANUAL TUNING ................................................................7

PRESETTING STATIONS ....................................................7

TAPE PLAYBACK

BASIC OPERATIONS ....................................................... 8

CD PLAYING

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

PROGRAMMED PLAY ..................................................... 10

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

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NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC I /11

ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250 PART H)

Maintenance

Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating Instructions.

Damaae Recwirinct Service

Have the units serviced by a qualified service technician if:

- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged

- Foreign objects or liquid have gotten inside the unit

- The unit has been exposed to rain or water

- The unit does not seem to operate normally

- The unit exhibits a marked change in performance

- The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.

RECORDING

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

DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY ....................................... 12

DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE ......................................... 12

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

PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING ............................... 14

CLOCK AND TIMER

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

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

SETTING THE TIMER ...................................................... 16

OTHER CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ...................... 17

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

GENERAL

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................... 191

PARTS INDEX

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Back cover

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Check your system and accessories

INSX-A3041

Before connecting the AC cord

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

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

voltage.

IMPORTANT

Connect the speakers, antennas, and all optional equipment first. Then connect the AC cord in the end.

7 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.

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

Remote control

Operating Instructions, etc

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

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AM antenna

FM antenna

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

2 Connect the surround speakers to the main unit,

(only for NSX-A304)

There are no differences between the surround speakers. Connect each surround speaker cord to SURROUND SPEAKERS R or L terminal.

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Surround ;peaker cord

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AC cord

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Connect the supplied antennas.

Connect the FM antenna to FM 75 Q terminals and the

antenna to

Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.

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

AM LOOP terminals.

AM antenna

CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA

For better FM reception, use of an outdoor antenna recommended. Connect the outdoor antenna to

To connect other optional equipment+ page 17.

FM 75 Q terminals.

To position the antennas

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

antenna:

AM Position to find the best possible reception.

To stand the AM antenna on a surface

Fix the claw to the slot.

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● Be sure to connect the speaker cords correctly. Improper

connections can cause short circuits in SPEAKERS terminals.

● Do not leave objects generating magnetism, such as credit

cards, near the speakers, as these objects may be damaged.

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

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

the stereo system itself, the AC cord or speaker cords, since noise will be picked up.

● Do not unwind the AM antenna wire.

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Inserting batteries

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

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When to replace the batteries

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

To use SHIFT on the remote control

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

To use FUNCTION on the remote control

The FUNCTION substitutes for the function buttons (TAPIYDECK

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

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

SHIFT.

FUNCTION.

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To turn the unit on

Press one of the function buttons (TAPE, TUNER, VIDEO/AUX, CD). Playback of the inserted disc or tape begins, or the previously

tuned station is received (Direct Play Function).

pOWER is also available.

When the unit is turned on, the disc compartment may open and

close to reset the unit.

To turn the power off

Press POWER.

Flash window

The window on the top of the unit lights up or flashes while the

unit is being powered on. To turn off the light of the top window, press W while pressing

CD. To turn back on, repeat the above.

DEMO (Demonstration) mode

When the AC cord is connected, the display window demonstrates

the functions of the unit. When the power is turned on, the DEMO

display is overridden by the operation display. When the power is turned off, the DEMO mode is restored;

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CLOCIU DIMMER

● If the remote control is not going to be used for an extended

period of time, remove the batteries to prevent possible electrolyte leakage.

● The remote control may not operate correctly when:

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

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

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To cancel DEMO mode

Press II SET while the power is off. The clock flashes on the display. (To set the current time, see “SETTING THE CLOCK on page 15.) To re-activate DEMO mode, press ~ while the power is off.

Demo game

You can enjoy playing Demo game with your system.

1 Press >.

Three numbers on the display start to run.

2 Press

3 Press

Scoring:

20 points are given to start the game.

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

To reset the game

Press CLOCW-DIMMER, then press >. The game starts again.

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The number on the left side stops.

■ twice to stop the remaining two numbers.

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VOLUME

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

The volume level is displayed as a number from O 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.

This unit provides the following three different equalization curves.

ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange

CLASSIC: Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble.

Press one of GRAPHIC EQUALIZER.

The selected equalization mode is displayed.

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.

select with the remote control

To press T-BASS while pressing SHIFT.

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

To dim the illumination of the display

Press CLOCK/DIMMER twice so that “DIMMER” is displayed,

then press II SET within 4 seconds. Press ++ or - repeatedly to select the dimmer mode as

follows.

DIMMER 1 — DIMMER 2— DIM-OFF

Press II SET within 4 seconds.

DIMMER 1: The illumination of the display is dimmer than usual, and the spectrum analyzer lights off. DIMMER 2: The illumination of the display is dimmer than DIMMER 1, and the illumination on the buttons light off. DIM-OFF: The normal display is resumed.

(cancel)

cancel the selected mode

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

To select with the remote control

Press GEQ repeatedly while pressing SHIFT. The GEQ mode is displayed cyclically as follows.

ROCK— POP — CLASSIC— GEQ OFF –

(cancel)

Using the headphones

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

‘/4 inch).

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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MONO TUNER

PRESET

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Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select the

desired band.

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

To select a band with the remote control

Press BAND while pressing SHIFT.

Press + DOWN or W 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, IIKD}] is displayed.

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0-9,+10 BAND

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MULTI JOG

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

Press TUNER/BAND to select a band, and press + DOWN or > UP to select a station.

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

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

that “MONO appears on the display.

Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural. To restore stereo reception, press these buttons so that “MONO disappears.

To change The 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 To reset the interval, repeat this procedure.

the AM tuning interval

POWER while pressing TUNER/BAND.

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

Repeat steps 1 and 2.

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

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PRESET”’N’UM’BE’RTUNiNG” “

Use the remote control to select the preset number directly.

12Press BAND while pressing SHIFT to select a

band. Press numbered buttons O-9 and +1O to select a

preset number.

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

Selecting a preset number on the main unit

TUNEFUBAND to select a band. Then, press > PRESET

Press repeatedly or turn MULTI JOG. Each time is selected.

➤ PRESET is pressed, the next ascending number

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Deck 1

DOWN,

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

■ CLEAR, and press 11 SET within 4 seconds.

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

Use Type I (normal) tapes only.

1 Press TAPE and

press A

EJECT to open the

cassette holder.

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

Press > to start play.

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

The selected deck number

Tape counter

To select a playing deck

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

stop play, press ■ .

To pause play (deck 2 only), press 1I. To resume play, press again.

To fast forward or rewind, press 44 or>. Then press ■ tc)

stop the tape.

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

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

tape begins.

To set the tape counter to 0000

Press 9 CLEAR in stop mode.

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

opened.

When tapes are loaded in both decks

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

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dav one disc only press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3.

The selected disc is played once.

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

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

up.

To play one or two discs, place the discs on tray 1 and 2. To tdav three discs, press DISC CHANGE to rotate the trays after placing two discs. Place the third disc on tray 3.

Close the disc compartment by pressing A OPEN/CLOSE.

Tray 1

To stop play, press 1. To pause play, press 11. To resume play, press again. To sesrch for a particular point during playback, keep +

or > pressed and release it at the desired point.

skip to the beginning of a track during playback, press

4 or * repeatedly or turn MULTI JOG.

To remove discs, press 4 OPEN/CLOSE.

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

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

To check the remaining time

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

repeat the above.

Selecting a track with the remote control

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

2 Press numbered buttons O-9 and +1 O to select a track.

Example: To select the 25th track, press +10, +10 and 5. To select the 10th track, press +1 O 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.

Remove the discs and replace with other discs.

3 Press A OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc compartment.

DISC CHANGE~

Tray number of the disc to be played Total playing time

Total number of tracks

Load discs.

To plav all discs in the disc com~artment, press -.

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

Elapsed playing time

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

of the tray.

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

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

malfunctions.

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Use the remote control.

RANDOM play

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

REPEAT play

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

3 Press numbered buttons O-9 and +10 to program ,,, ,

a track.

Example: To select the 25th track, press +10, +10 and 5. To select the 10th track, press +1 O and O.

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Press RANDOM/REPEAT while pressing SHIFT.

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

RANDOM play — REPEAT play — ~ lights up on the display.

RANDOM/REPEAT display. Cancel —

~lav all discs, press - to start play.

To Dlay a sinale disc, press one of DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to

start play.

RANDOM and G disappear from the display.

RANDOM lights up on the display.

play — RANDOM and% light up on the

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

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

discs.

Program number

Total playing time of the selected tracks

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

To check the program

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

track number, and program number will be displayed.

clear the program

Press ■ CLEAR in stop mode.

To add tracks to the program

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

To change the programmed tracks Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.

To play the programmed tracks repeatedly

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

m During programmed play, you cannot perform random play, checking the remaining time, and selecting a disc or track,

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Use the remote control.

1 Press PRGM while pressing SHIFT in stop mode.

“PRG” is displayed

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

Go to the next step when the tray stops rotating.

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

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INSERTING BLANK SPACES

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

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

recording pause mode.

on the display flashes for 4 seconds and the tape runs

without recording. After 4 seconds, the deck enters the

recording pause mode.

Press II to reeume recording.

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Preparation

Use Type I (normal) tapes only.

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

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

Insert the tape to be recorded on into deck 2.

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

from the unit.

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To insert a blank space of less than 4 seconds,

press ●

REC/REC MUTE again while ~ is flashing.

To insert blank enters recording pause mode, press

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

spacee of more than 4 seconds, after the deck

● REC/REC MUTE again.

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.

Side A

To record on the tape again, cover the tab openings with adhesive tape, etc.

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

deformed or damaged. They are not recommended.

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

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

Press function (CD, TUNER or VIDEO/AUX) and prepare the source to be recorded.

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

To record from a radio broadcast, press TUNER and tune

in to a station. To record from play.

Press ● REC/REC MUTE to start recording.

When the selected function is CD, playback and re=ording start simultaneously.

To stop recording, press To

psuse recording, press II. (Applicable when the source is

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

Sound adjustment during recording

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

a connected source, press VIDEO/AUX and

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To erase a recording

Insert the tape to be erased into deck 2 and press TAPE/

DECK 1/2

2 Set the tape to the point where the erasure is to be started. 3 Press

to display “TP 2.

● REC/REC MUTE to start the erasure.

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Set the tape to the point where recording will start.

Press TAPE.

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

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

on facing out from the unit.

TAPE/DECK 1/2 to select deck 1.

Press

“TP 1” is displayed.

Press . REC/REC MUTE to start recording.

Playing and recording start simultaneously.

To stop dubbing

Press 9.

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

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

1 Press TAPE.

2 Insert the original tape into deck 1 and the tap(?

to be recorded on into deck 2.

Insert each tape with the side to be played back or recorded on facing out from the unit.

3 Press SYNC DUBBING to start recording.

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

To stop dubbing

Press ■,

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The Al edit recording function enables CD recording without worrying about tape length and track length, When a CD is inserted, the unit automatically calculates the total track length.

If necessary, the order of tracks is rearranged so that no track is cut short. (Al: Artificial Intelligence)

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

Press

● REC/REC MUTE to start recording on

the first side.

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

recording stop mode, go to step 7.

Press EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on the

remote control to display the program for the second recording.

B is displayed.

Turn over the tape

REC MUTE to start recording on the second side.

To stop recording

Press ■. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.

To clear the edit program

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

To check the order of the programmed track numbers

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

in deck 2 and press ● REC/

press + or E

Programmed

Track number

track numbers

Insert the tape into deck 2.

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

from the unit.

Press

Press EDIT/CHECK once while pressing SHIFT

CD and load the disc(s).

on the remote control.

‘[EDIT” is displayed.

● When “PRGM” is displayed, press EDIT/CHECK

pressing SHIFT again,

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

Press numbered buttons O-9 on the remote

control to designate the tape length,

10 to 99 minutes can be specified. Example: When using a 60-minute tape, press 6 and O. In a few the tape are determined.

● 44, - or MULTI JOG are also available to designate

seconde, the tracks to be recorded cm each side of

the tape length.

Remaining time Programmed

Tape length

of recording

tracks for side A

while

Program number

To add tracks from other discs to the edit program

If there is any time remaining on the tape after step 5, you can add tracks from other discs in the CD compartment, 1 Press

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

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more tracks.

Time on cassette tapes and editing time

The actual cassette recording time is usually a little longer than the specified recording time printed on the label. This unit can program tracks to use the extra time, When the total recording time is a little longer than the tape’s specified recording time after editing, the display shows the extra time (without a minus mark), instead of the time remaining on the tape (with the minus mark).

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

EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on the remote

control to select side A or B.

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

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

Repeat step 5 for the rest of the tracks for side! ~

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

Press EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on the! ,#

remote control to select side B and program the

tracks for side B.

After confirming B on the display, repeat step 5.

Tape side B, (reverse side)

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

the tape as the tracks are programmed.

The programmed edit recording will not start from a point halfway

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

Insert the tape into deck 2.

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

from the unit.

Press CD and

Press EDIT/CHECK twice while pressing SHIFT

load the disc(s).

on the remote control.

“EDIT” and “PRGM” are displayed.

c When “Al” is displayed, press

SHIFT again.

Press numbered buttons on the remote control

EDIT/CHECK while pressing

to designate the tape length.

10 to 99 minutes can be specified.

● The -, > or MULTI JOG are also available to designate

the tape length.

Tape length

Tape side A (front side)

Press EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT

select side A and press

● REC/REC MUTE

start recording.

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

Press EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on tht?

remote control for recording of the second side.

B is displayed.

10 Turn over the tape in deck 2 and press ● REC/

REC MUTE to start recording.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press ■, Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.

check the order of the programmed track numbers

Before recording, press EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on

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

repeatedly.

Disc number

To change the program of each side

Press EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on the remote control to select side A or B, and press 9 CLEAR to clear the program on the selected side. Then program tracks again.

Tape side Program number

Track number

Programmed track numbers

to to

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Maximum recording time for side A

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

Then, press numbered buttons O-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 O.

Remaining time on side A

Programmed

tracks

To clear the edit program

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

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Press CLOCK, then press II seconds.

When using the remote control

Press CLOCK while pressing SHIFT, then press II SET !Mt!lin

4 seconds.

Press + DOWN or > UP to designate the

hour, then press II SET.

The hour stops flashing and the minute starts flashing.

Press - DOWN or - UP to designate the

minute, then press II SET.

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

To display the current time

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

To switch to the 24-hour standard Press the CLOCK and then press Repeat the same procedure to restore the 12-hour standard.

If the clock display flashes

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

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

■ within 4 seconds.

SET within 4

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

Use the remote control.

Press SLEEP while pressing SHIFT.

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

Each time the button is pressed, the time changes between 5

and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps.

Specified time

To check the time remaining until the power is turned off

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

To cancel the sleep timer

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

* MULTI JOG is also available instead of U and W.

MULTI JOG is also available instead of U and W.

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Select the duration for the timer-activated periold with 4 DOWN or - UP, then press [I set. ~

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The unit can be turned on at a specified time every day with the

built-in timer.

Preparation

Make sure the clock is set correctly.

Use the

remote control.

Press TIMER to display 0, then press II SET within 6 seconds. O

is displayed and the hour flashes.

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The duration for the timer-activated period can beset between

5 and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps.

Prepare the source.

To listen to a CD, load the disc to be played first on tray 1.

listen to a tarJe, insert the tape into deck 1 or 2.

To To

listen to the radio, tune in to a station.

Press POWER to turn the unit off after adjusting

the volume and tone.

remains on the display after the power is turned off (timer

standby mode).

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

To check the specified time and source

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

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

To cancel timer standby mode temporarily

Press TIMER re~eatedlv until ~ disaDDears on the dlSDlaV. To restore the timer standby mode, press TIMER once’ortwice to display 0.

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

Designate the hour of the timer-on time by

pressing <

SET. Repeat to designate the minute of the timer-on time.

After you designate the timer-on time, one of the source names flashes on the display.

Press FUNCTION to select a source, then press

II SET.

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

step.

DOWN or > UP, then press II

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 to prepare the

source, and adjust the volume and tone.

● Timer playback and timer recording will not begin unless thle

power is turned off.

● Connected equipment cannot be turned on and off by the built-

in timer of this unit. Use an external timer.

* MULTI JOG is also available instead of 4 and >.

Timer recording is applicable for TUNER and VIDEO/AUX (wi’!h

an external timer) sources only.

Press TIMER repeatedly until @ flashes on the display, them

press II SET within 6 seconds.

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

recorded on into deck 2 after step 5.

Carry out the steps of

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CD DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL)

vIDEO/AUX

SURROUND SPEAKERS

POWER

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.

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VIDEO/AUX JACKS

This unit can input analog sound signals through these jacks.

Use a cable with RCA phono plugs to connect audio equipment (turntables, LD players, MD players, VCRs, TV, etc.). Connect the red plug to the VIDEO/AUX R jack, and the white plug to the

VIDEO/AUX L jack.

When connecting a turntable

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

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CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) JACK

This unit can output CD digital sound signals through this jack.

Use an optical cable to connect digital audio equipment (DAT deck, MD recorder, etc.). Remove the dust cap @ from the

jack. Then, connect an optical cable plug to the CD DIGITAL

OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

To play equipment connected to the VIDEO/AUX jacks proceed

as follows.

Press VIDEO/AUX.

“VIDEO” or “AUX appears on the display.

Play the connected equipment.

To change a source name in the display

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

Repeat the procedure to select one of the names.

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

used

Attach the

SUppllMt O’USt cap.

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

If the unit fails to perform as described Instructions, check the following guide.

in these Operating

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 use strong solvents, such as alcohol, benzine or thinner as these could damage the finish of the unit,

To clean the heads and tape paths

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

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After cleaning the heads and tape paths with

a liquid head

cleaning cassette or a moistened swab, wait until the cleaned

parts are completely dry before inserting the tapes,

To demagnetize the heads

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

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

Care of discs

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

with a cleaning cloth.

GENERAL

There is no sound.

● Is the AC cord connected properly?

● Is there a bad connection? (+ page 3)

● There may be a short circuit in the speaker terminals.

+ Disconnect the AC cord, then correct the speaker

connections.

● Was an incorrect function button pressed?

Sound is emitted from one speaker only.

● Is the other speaker disconnected?

An erroneous display or a malfunction occurs.

Reset the unit as stated below.

TUNER SECTION There is constant, wave-like static.

● Is the antenna connected properly? (+ page 4)

● Is the signal weak?

+ Connect an outdoor antenna.

The reception contains noise interferences or the sound

is distorted.

● Isthe system picking up external noise or multipath distortion?

+ Change the orientation of the antenna. + Move the unit away from other electrical appliances.

CASSETTE DECK SECTION The tape does not run.

Is deck 2 in pause mode? (+ page 8)

c The sound is off-balance or not adequately high.

● Is the playback head dirty? (~ page 18)

Recording is not possible.

● Is the erasure prevention tab on the tape broken off? (+ page

● Is the recording head dirty? (+ page 18)

Erasure is not possible.

● Is the erasure head dirty? (-+ page 18)

● Is a metal tape being used?

High frequency sound is not emitted.

● Is the recording/playback head dirty? (+ page 18)

CD PLAYER SECTION The CD player does not play.

● Is the disc correctly placed? (+ page 9)

● Is the disc dirty? (+ page 18)

● Is the lens affected by condensation?

+ Wait approximately one hour and try again.

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

disc in places that are hot or humid.

Care of tapes

● Store tapes in their cases after use.

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

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

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

parked in direct sunlight.

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To reset

If an unusual condition occurs in the display window or the

cassette decks, reset the unit as follows.

1 Press POWER to turn off the power.

2 Press

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

POWER to turn the power back on while pressing IM

CLEAR. Everything stored in memory after purchase is

canceled.

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Main unit CX-NA303 FM tuner section

Tuning range

Usable sensivity

(IHF)

Antenna terminals

AM tuner section Tuning range

Usable sensitivity Antenna

Amplifier section

Power output

Total harmonic distortion

Inputs outputs

Cassette deck section Track format

Frequency response Recording system Heads

Compact disc player section

Laser

D-A

converter

Signal-to-noise ratio

Harmonic distortion

Wow and flutter

87.5 MHz to 108 MHz

13.2 dBf 75 ohms (unbalanced)

530 kHz to 1710 kHz (1OkHz step) 531 kHz to 1602 kHz (9 kHz step) 350 @//m Loop antenna

30 W+30W(50Hz–20 kHz, THD less than 1

0.17. (15 W, 1 kHz, 6 ohms, DIN AUDIO) VIDEO/AUX: 500 mV SPEAKERS: accept speakers of 6 ohms or more SURROUND SPEAKERS: accept speakers of 8 ohms to 16 ohms PHONES (stereo jack): accepts headphones of 32 ohms or more

4 tracks, 2 channels stereo 50 Hz – 10000 AC bias

Deck 1:Playback head x 1

Deck 2: Recording/playback head

Semiconductorlaser(1= 780

1 bit dual

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nm)

dB (1 kHz, O dB)

(1 kHz, O dB)

SDeaker svstem SX-NA302 Cabinet type

Speakers

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

Weight

Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

2 way, bass reflex (magnetic shielded type) Woofer:

120 mm (4 Tweeter: 10 6 ohms 87 dBIWlm 235 x 324x 250 mm (9

3/8x 1P 7/8X 9 7/8 h.)

3.2 kg (7 Ibs 11 OZ.)

3/4 in.) cone type

(13/32 h.) mm Cf3LN?7iC typf3

Please check the laws on copyright relating to recordings from

discs, radioor externaltape

is being used.

for the country in which the machine

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

General

Power requirements

Power consumption Dimensions of main unit

(W XHXD)

Weight of main unit

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120 V AC, 60

85 W 260 x 330x 346 mm

(10’/4 x 13x 135/8 in.)

5.7 kg (12 Ibs 9

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OZ.)

CAUTION

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

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