Aiwa NSX-A508 User Manual [en, es, fr]

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NSX-A508

OPERATING INSTRUQIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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WARNING

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

“CAUTIONTO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.”

Explfinntion of Graphical Sy nbols:

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

PRECAUTION

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

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

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

2 Heat — Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including

heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate heat. It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C (41 °F) or greater than 35°C (95°F).

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

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

- Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings.

- Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight rack where ventilation may be impeded.

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

do not get inside the unit through the ventilation openings.

6 Carts and stands —When placed

or mounted on a stand or cart, the unit should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit or cart to overturn or fall. ”

7 Condensation — Moisture may form on the CD pickup lens

when:

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

- The heating system has just been turned on

- The unit is used in a very humid room

- The unit is cooled by an air conditioner

When this unit has condensation inside, it may not function normally. Should this occur, leave the unit for a few hours, then try to operate again.

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

on a wall or celling, unless specified in the Operating

Instructions.

Owner’s record

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

Model No. Serial No. (Lot No.) CX-NA508 SX-NA502 SX-R275

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

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

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

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

3 AC power cord

- When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by the AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.

- Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as this could result in fire or shock.

- Power cords should be firmly secured to avoid being severely bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to the cord from the unit to the power outlet.

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

4 Extension cord —To help prevent electric shock, do not use

a polarized AC power plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the polarized plug can be completely inserted to prevent exposure of the blades of the plug.

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

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

Outdoor Antenna

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, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information on proper grounding of the mast, supporting structure, and the lead-in wire to the antenna discharge unit, as well as the size of the grounding unit, connection to grounding terminals, and requirements for grounding terminals themselves.

Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code

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

PREPARATIONS

CONNECTIONS REMOTE CONTROL BEFORE OPERATION

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SOUND_________________________________________

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

GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

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RADIO RECEPTION________________________________

MANUAL TUNING PRESETTING STATIONS

CD PLAYING

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

PROGRAMMED PLAY

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TAPE PLAYBACK__________________________________

BASIC OPERATIONS

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Maintenance

Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating Instructions.

Damage Requiring Service

Have the units serviced by a qualified service technician if:

- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged.

- Foreign objects or liquid have gotten inside the unit.

- The unit has been exposed to rain or water.

- The unit does not seem to operate normally.

- The unit exhibits a marked change in performance.

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

RECORDING_____________________________________

BASIC RECORDING DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE

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Al EDIT RECORDING................................................... 14

PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING

KARAOKE

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MICROPHONE MIXING.................................................. 16

KARAOKE PROGRAM................................................... 17

CLOCK AND TIMER

SETTING THE CLOCK

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SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER ....................................... 18

SETTING THE TIMER .................................................... 19

OTHER CONNECTIONS_____________________________

CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES

GENERAL

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS

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

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PREPARATIONS

Check your system and accessories

NSX-A508

CX-NA508 Compact disc stereo cassette receiver SX-NA502 Front speakers SX-R275 Surround speakers

Remote control AM antenna

FM antenna

1 Connect the right and left speakers to the main

unit.

Connect the right speaker cord to SPEAKERS R terminals, and left to SPEAKERS L terminals.

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

2 Connect the surround speakers to the main unit.

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

SPEAKERS R or L terminal.

Operating Instructions, etc

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.

3 Connect the supplied antennas.

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

AM antenna

4 Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.

To position the antennas

FM feeder antenna:

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

the wall.

AM antenna:

Position to find the best possible reception.

POSITIONING THE SPEAKERS

Position the speakers to make the most of the SURROUND effect.

Standard positioning

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® Front speaker (Right) (2) Front speaker (Left) (3) Surround speakers

Place the surround speakers behind the listening area.

To mount the surround speakers on the waii

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

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To stand the AM antenna on a surface

Fix the claw to the slot.

' Be sure to connect the speaker cords correctly. Improper

connections can cause short circuits in SPEAKERS terminals.

CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA

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

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• 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.

To connect other optionai equipment -> page 20.

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EMOTE CONTRO

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 controi and the sensor on the main unit shouid be approximateiy 5 meters (16 feet). When this distance decreases, repiace 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 piate above the button. To use the function on the button, simpiy press the button. To use the function on the piate above the button, press the button whiie pressing SHIFT.

To use FUNCTION on the remote control

The FUNCTION substitutes for the function buttons (TAPE DECK

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

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

BEFORE OPERATtO

To turn the power on

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

CD, IWD). Piayback of the inserted disc or tape begins, or the

previousiy tuned station is received (Direct Piay Function).

POWER is aiso avaiiabie.

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

To turn the power off

Press POWER.

Flash windows

The windows on the top of the unit and the cassette decks iight up or fiash whiie the unit is being powered on. To turn off the iight of the top window, press ■ while pressing

CD. To turn back on, repeat the above.

◄►/► PRESET on the remote control

The function is same as that of on the main unit.

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

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

• The remote control may not operate correctly when:

- The line of sight between the remote oontroi and the remote sensor inside the dispiay window is exposed to intense light, such as direct suniight

- Other remote controis are used nearby (those of a teievision, etc.)

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Game Demo

When the AC cord is connected, the dispiay window demonstrates the game Demo. When the power is turned on, the game Demo is overridden by the operation display. When the power is turned off, the game Demo is restored.

To cancel the game Demo

Press DEMO. To re-activate the game Demo, press DEMO again.

To play the the game Demo 1 Press DEMO so that the game Demo displays. 2 Press

Three numbers on the display start to run.

3 Press ■ once.

The number on the left side stops.

4 Press ■ twice to stop the remaining two numbers.

Scoring:

20 points are given to start the game. if all the numbers are equal. 50 points are added to the score. if not equal, one point is subtracted, if the gained points reach 9999, you win. If the gained points faii to 0, you iose.

To reset the game Demo

Press DEMO twice, then press

' During playing the game Demo, ■ and are available

only for the game Demo. Cancel the game Demo to use these buttons for the functions such as CD playing, etc.

' During the game Demo, some indicators unrelated with the

actual operation light up on the display.

The game starts again.

SOUND

■ T-BASS

■SHIFT

■VOLUME

VOLUME

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

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

SUPER T-BASS SYSTEM

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

Press T-BASS.

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

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

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To select with the remote control

press T-BASS while pressing SHIFT.

' Low frequency sound may be distorted when the T-BASS

system is used for a disc or tape in which low frequency sound

is originally emphasized. In this case, cancel the T-BASS

system.

’When playing back a tape recorded with BBE, it is

recommended that BBE be set to off to avoid distorted high

frequency sound.

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BBE SYSTEM

The BBE system enhances the clarity of high-frequency sound. It also enriches the Karaoke function to make your voice sound clear and pleasant.

Press BBE.

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

BBE

To dim the illumination of the display 1 Press DISP twice so that “DIMMER” is displayed. 2 Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to select the dimmer mode

as follows.

DIMMER 0— DIMMER 1 — DIMMER 2— DIMMER 3

Using the headphones

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

DIMMER 0: The normal display DIMMER 1: The illumination of the display is dimmer than

usual.

DIMMER 2: The illumination of the display is dimmer than

DIMMER 1.

DIMMER 3: The illumination of the display is dimmer than

DIMMER 2, and the spectrum analyzer and the illumination on the buttons light off.

Sound adjustment during recording

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

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SETTING A NEW EQUALIZATION CURVE

MANUALLY

The equalization curve can be customized to suit your preference.

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■GEQ

■SHIFT

SELECTING THE EQUALIZATION CURVE

This unit provides the following 5 different programmed

equalization curves.

ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange JAZZ: Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music CLASSIC: Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble. LATIN: JAZZ- type equalization curve with higher frequencies

Press GEQ, and turn MULTI JOG to select one of the programmed equalization curve within 4 seconds.

GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

PROGRAMMED

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“GRAPHIC EQUALIZER” appears (except “GEQ OFF”) and the GEQ mode is displayed cyclically as follows.

► ROCK—POP—JAZZ —CLASSIC —LATIN—1

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GEQ OFF -<— M4 -— M3 -<— M2 -— M1 —

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To display the current GEQ mode

Press GEQ. The current mode is displayed for 4 seconds.

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1 Press LOW.

The lowest level frequency indicator flashes for 4 seconds.

2 Within 4 seconds, turn MULTi JOG to adjust the

ievel of the iowest frequency.

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3 Press HIGH.

The highest level frequency indicator flashes for 4 seconds.

4 Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to adjust the

level of the highest frequency.

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The frequency level indicators of between the lowest and the highest are adjusted accordingly.

MEMORIZING THE NEW EQUALIZATION CURVES

Up to 4 customized equalization curves can be stored as the manual modes Ml - M4.

1 Set a new equalization curve with HIGH, LOW and

MULTI JOG.

See “SETTING A NEW EQUALIZATION CURVE MANUALLY”. The created curve is displayed for 4 seconds.

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2 Within 4 seconds, press ENTER.

“M 1” flashes on the display for 4 seconds.

To cancel the selected mode

Press GEQ, and turn MULTI JOG to select” GEQ OFF” within 4

seconds. “GRAPHIC EQUALIZER” disappears.

To select with the remote control

Press GEQ repeatedly while pressing SHIFT. The GEQ mode is

displayed cyclically as above.

To change the spectrum analyzer display

3 patterns of spectrum analyzer display can be shwon. Press DISP once, and turn MULTI JOG within 4 seconds to select

the desired spectrum analyzer display.

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GEC:!

• If this step Is not completed within 4 seconds, press GEQ

first to display “GEQ ON”. Then press ENTER wtihin 4 seconds.

3 Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to select one

of the manual modes M1 - M4 to store the curve.

4 Within 4 seconds, press ENTER.

The new equalization curve Is stored.

To select the stored equalization curve

Press GEQ, and turn MULTI JOG to select one of the manual

modes Ml - M4 within 4 seconds.

RADIO RECEPTION

T-MONO

TUNER

1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select the

desired band.

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► FM —►AM

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.

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Press ◄◄ DOWN or ►► UP to select a station.

Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes.

When a station is received, “TUNE” is displayed for 2 seconds.

During FM stereo reception, (li®i)l ¡s displayed.

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TUNE

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MULTIJOG

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

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-BAND

■SHIFT

7 Press TUNER BAND to select a band, and press

DOWN or ►► UP to select a station.

Press II SET to store the station.

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

Preset number

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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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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 MONOTUNER on the remote control while pressing SHIFT

so that “MONO” appears on the display.

MONO

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

To change the AM tuning interval

The default setting of the AM tuning interval is 10 kHz/step. If you use this unit in an area where the frequency allocation system is 9 kHz/step, change the tuning interval.

Press POWER while pressing TUNER BAND. To reset the interval, repeat this procedure.

PRESET NUMBER TUNING

Use the remote control to select the preset number directly.

7 Press BAND while pressing SHIFT to select a

band.

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

preset number.

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

Selecting a preset number on the main unit

Press TUNER BAND to select a band. Then, press -O- PRESET repeatedly or turn MULTI JOG. Each time PRESET is pressed, the next ascending number is selected.

To clear a preset station

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

■ CLEAR, and press II SET within 4 seconds.

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

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

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CD PLAYING

PERATIO

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LOADING DISCS

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

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

up.

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

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

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

The selected disc is played once.

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

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

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

◄◄ or ►► repeatedly or turn MULTI JOG.

To remove discs, press A 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 ± 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.

* CD EDIT/CHECK on the unit is aiso available instead of EDIT

CHECK on the remote control.

Selecting a track with the remote control 1 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc. 2 Press numbered buttons 0-9 and +10 to select a track.

Example: To select the 25th track, press +10, +10 and 5. To select the 10th track, press +10 and 0. The selected track starts to play and continues to the end of that disc.

Tray number of the disc to be played Total playing time

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Total number of tracks

PLAYING DISCS

Load discs.

To play all discs in the disc compartment, press

Play begins with the disc on tray 1.

Number of track being played Elapsed playing time

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Replacing discs during play

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

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

• 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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RANDOIVI /REPEAT PLAY

Use the remote control.

RANDOM play

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

REPEAT play

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

Press RANDOM/REPEAT while pressing SHIFT .

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

RANDOM play — RANDOM lights up on the display. REPEAT play — c^. lights up on the display. RANDOM/REPEAT play — RANDOM and C+. light up on the

display.

Cancel — RANDOM and disappear from the display.

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

start play.

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

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

a track.

Example:

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

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Program number

Total playing time of the selected tracks

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

To check the program

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

To clear the program

Press ■ CLEAR in stop mode.

To add tracks to the program

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

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

discs.

Use the remote control.

1 Press PRGM twice while pressing SHIFT in stop

mode.

“PRGM” appears.

PRGM

To change the programmed tracks

Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.

To play the programmed tracks repeatedly

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

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

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• When PRGM is pressed once in step 1, the unit enters the

KARAOKE PROGRAM (page 17).

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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TAPE PLAYBACK

PERATION

Use Type I (normal) tapes only.

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1 Press TAPE and press — EJECT to open the

cassette holder.

To select a playing deck

When tapes are loaded in both decks, press TAPE first to select

a deck.

The selected deck number is displayed.

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

again.

To change the playback side (deck 1 only), press ◄►in play

or pause mode.

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

to stop the tape.

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

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

tape begins.

To set the tape counter to 0000

Press ■ CLEAR in stop mode.

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

opened.

When tapes are ioaded in both decks

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

piay)

Insert a tape with the exposed side down. Push the cassette

holder to close.

2 Press ◄►to start play.

The selected deck number The tape counter indicates

I the tape running length.

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Playback side indicator

The front side is being played (forward).

I: The back side is being played (reverse).

MUSIC SENSOR (deck 1 only)

If there is a 4-second or longer blank between each track, a search for the beginning of the current or next track during playback can be done easily. Press ◄◄ or ►► during playback referring to the playback side indicator (◄ or ►) on the display. For example, when ►► is pressed while ► is displayed, playback of the next track starts after searching.

Music sensor function may not be able to detect tracks under

the following conditions:

• Blanks of less than 4 seconds between tracks

• Noisy blanks

• Long passages of low-end sound

• Low overall recording levels

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RECORDING

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

Preparation

• Use Type I (normal) tapes only.

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

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

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.

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

2 Press II to resume recording.

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

enters recording pause mode, press • REC/REC MUTE again. Each time the button is pressed, a 4-second blank space is added.

About cassette tapes

• To prevent accidental erasure, break off the plastic tabs

on the cassette tape after recording with a screwdriver or

other pointed tool.

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

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

from the unit.

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

and prepare the source to be recorded.

To record from a CD. press CD and load the disc(s). To record from a radio broadcast, press TUNER and tune

in to a station.

To record from a connected source, press VIDEO/AUX or MD.

3 Press • REC/REC MUTE to start recording.

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

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

deformed or damaged. They are not recommended.

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

before use. Slack tape may breaker jam in the mechanism.

When the selected function is CD, playback and recording start simultaneously. When recording from a connected source, start playback of the source.

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

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

Sound adjustment during recording

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

To erase a recording

Make sure the microphone is not connected to this unit.

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

1/2 to display “TP 2”.

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

3 Press # REC/REC MUTE to start the erasure.

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DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY

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

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

DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE

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

1 Press TAPE.

2 Insert the original tape into deck 1 and the tape

to be recorded on into deck 2.

Insert the tapes with the sides to be played back or recorded on facing out from the unit.

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

“TP 1” is displayed.

4 Press • REC/REC MUTE to start recording.

Playing and recording start simultaneously.

To stop dubbing

Press ■.

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

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

1 Press TAPE.

2 Insert the original tape into deck 1 and the tape

to be recorded on into deck 2.

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

3 Press SYNCHRO DUBBING to start recording.

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

To stop dubbing

Press ■.

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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)

6 Press # REC/REC MUTE to start recording on

the first side.

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

7 Press EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on the

remote control to display the program for the second recording.

“B” is displayed.

8 Turn over the tape in deck 2 and press 9 REC/

REC MUTE to start recording on the second side.

To stop recording

Press ■. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.

To clear the edit program

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

To check the order of the programmed track numbers

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

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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.

1 Insert the tape into deck 2.

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

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

on the remote control.

“EDIT” appears.

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

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

control to designate the tape length.

10 to 99 minutes can be specified. Example: When using a 60-minute tape, press 6 and 0. In a few seconds, the tracks to be recorded on each side of the tape are determined.

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

the tape length.

Tape length of recording tracks for side A

Remaining time Programmed

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To add tracks from other discs to the edit program

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

1 Press EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on the remote

control to select side A or B.

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

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

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more tracks.

Time on cassette tapes and editing time

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

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

* CD EDIT/CHECK on the unit is also available instead of EDIT CHECK

on the remote control.

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PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING

6 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.

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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.

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.

1 Insert the tape into deck 2.

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

from the unit.

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

on the remote control.

“EDIT” and “PRGM” appear.

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

SHIFT again.

4 Press numbered buttons on the remote control

to designate the tape length.

10 to 99 minutes can be specified.

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

the tape length.

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

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

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

DIRECT PLAY 2, then press +10 and 0.

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Remaining time Programmed on side A tracks

7 Press EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on the

remote control to select side B and program the

tracks for side B.

After confirming “B” on the display, repeat step 5.

Tape side B (reverse side)

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8 Press EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT to

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

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

9 Press EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on the

remote control for recording of the second side.

“B” is displayed.

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.

To check the order of the programmed track numbers

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

repeatedly.

Disc number Track number Program 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 ■ CLEAR to clear the program on the selected side. Then program tracks again.

To clear the edit program

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

* CD EDIT/CHECK on the unit is also available instead of EDIT CHECK

on the remote control.

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KARAOKE

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A microphone (not supplied) can be connected to this unit, allowing you to sing along to music sources. Use a microphone with mini plugs (03.5 mm. Vs inch).

1 Connect your microphone to the MIC jack.

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VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX FUNCTIONS

This unit can use discs or tapes as Karaoke sources. Use the vocal fader function for ordinary discs or tapes. Use the multiplex function for multi audio discs or tapes.

Press KARAOKE repeatedly to select the vocal fader or multiplex function.

Each time KARAOKE is pressed, one of these functions is

selected cyclically.

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The singer’s voice becomes softer than the accompaniment.

(D Auto Vocal Fader

The singer’s voice becomes softer only while there is audio

input through a microphone.

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The sound on the left channel is heard from both speakers and the sound on the right channel is muted. To hear the sound on the right channel, see below.

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2 Press one of function to seiect the source to be

mixed, and play the source.

3 Adjust the volume and tone of the source. 4 Turn the MIC VOLUME control to adjust the

microphone volume.

To record microphone sound mixed with source sound

Follow the procedure for recording from the sound source (see page 12).

SYNCHRO DUBBING cannot be used for mixing recording.

When not using the microphone

Set the microphone volume to MIN and remove the microphone

from the MIC jack.

• If a microphone is held too near the speakers, a howling sound may be produced. In this case, hold the microphone away from the speakers, or decrease the microphone volume.

• If sound through the microphone is extremely loud, it may be distorted, in this case, decrease the microphone volume.

@ Auto Multiplex

The sound on the left channel is heard from both speakers, and the sound on the right channel is muted only while there is audio input through a microphone. To hear the sound on the right channel, see below.

® Cancel

To change the time lag setting in Auto Vocal Fader or Auto Multiplex function

The muted original singer’s voice can be turned faster to the normal level. When Auto Vocal Fader or Auto Multiplex is selected, “A-VF” or “A-MPX” is displayed for 3 seconds and changes to the selected

function name. After the selected function name is displayed,

keep pressing KARAOKE until “FAST” is displayed.

To return to the initial setting, select SLOW.

When the power is turned off, SLOW is restored.

To change the audible channel in Multiplex function

When Multiplex is selected, “MPX -L” is displayed for 3 seconds

and changes to the selected function name. After the selected

function name is displayed, keep pressing KARAOKE until “MPX-

R” is displayed. To return to the initial setting, select MPX-L. When the power is turned off, MPX-L is restored.

Recommended microphone

The use of unidirectional type microphone is recommended to prevent howling. Contact your local Aiwa dealer for details.

• The Karaoke functions may not operate correctly with the

following kinds of CDs or tapes.

- Those with monaural sound

- Those recorded with strong echoes

- Those with the vocal part recorded on the right or left side of the sound width

•While the Karaoke function is on, the sound is output as monaural.

• When the function is changed, the Karaoke function is canceled.

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Before or during CD play, you can reserve up to 15 tracks to be

played after the current track. Each reservation is cleared when

it finishes playing.

Use the remote control.

1 Press PRGM once while pressing SHIFT.

To add a reservation during play

Repeat step 2.

To check the reserved tracks

Press CD EDIT/CHECK on the main unit or EDIT CHECK while pressing SHIFT on the remote control repeatedly. Each time it is pressed, the disc number and track number are displayed in the reserved order.

To stop play

Press ■. When is pressed, the play starts from the last track again.

To skip a current track

Press ►►. The skipped track is cleared from the program.

To clear all the reservations

Press ►► repeatedly until “K - POO” is displayed.

Press it once more to cancel the Karaoke programs. The display returns to that of CD play.

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disc. Then, press the numbered buttons and the + 10 button to program a track.

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3 Repeat step 2 to reserve other tracks. 4 Press to start play.

After a track is played, it is cleared from the program.

Currently Disc number of the Number of remaining playing d^sc last reservation

reserved tracks

• If the reserved track number does not exist on the selected disc, the unit stops playing and the display flashes. In this case, press ►► to skip the error track. Then press to start play with the next reserved track.

• When PRGM is pressed repeatedly in step 1, “PRGM” is displayed and the unit enters CD program play mode (page

10). To cancel program play, press ■ CLEAR.

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When using the remote control

Press CLOCK while pressing SHIFT, then press 11 SET within 4 seconds.

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

hour, then press II SET.

The hour stops flashing and the minute starts flashing.

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

minute, then press II SET.

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

To display the current time

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

To switch to the 24-hour standard

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

If the clock display flashes

This is caused by a power interruption. The current time needs to be reset. If power is interrupted for more than approximately 24 hours, all settings stored in memory after purchase need to be reset.

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

Use the remote control. '

1 Press SLEEP while pressing SHIFT.

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

the time until the power is turned off.

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

and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps.

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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.

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’ ENTER is also available instead of II SET.

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with ◄◄ DOWN or ►► UP, then press II 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.

II SET within 6 seconds.

0 is displayed and the hour flashes.

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

start.

2 Designate the hour of the timer-on time by

pressing ◄◄ DOWN or ►► UP, then press

SET.

Repeat to designate the minute of the timer-on

time.

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

5 Prepare the source.

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

6 Press POWER to turn the unit off after adjusting

the voiume and tone.

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When the timer-on time is reached, the unit turns on and

begins play with the selected source. The voiume level is automatically set to 20 when the power is turned off with the volume level set to 21 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 temporariiy

Using the unit while the timer is set

You can use the unit normally after setting the timer.

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

source, and adjust the volume and tone.

' Timer playback and timer recording will not begin unless the

power is turned off.

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

in timer of this unit. Use an external timer.

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

3 Press ◄◄ DOWN or ►► UP to select a source,

then press II SET.

• If TUNER (AM or FM) is selected, the band cannot be

selected in this step.

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TIMER RECORDING

Timer recording is applicable for TUNER and VIDEO/AUX (with

an external timer) sources only.

SET within 6 seconds. Carry out the steps of “SETTING THE

TIMER” from step 2 and insert the tape to be recorded on into

deck 2 after step 5.

' ENTER is also available instead of II SET.

* MULTI JOG is also available instead of MM and

OTHER CONNECTIONS

■CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

■ VIDEO/AUX

•LINE OUT

•SUPER WOOFERS

Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment

for detaiis.

• The connecting cords are not suppiied. Obtain the necessary connecting cords,

• Consult your local Aiwa dealer for optional equipment.

VIDEO/AUX JACKS, MD 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 R jack, and the white plug to the L jack.

When connecting a turntable

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

LINE OUT JACKS

This unit can output analog sound signal through these jacks. Use a cable with RCA phono plugs to connect audio equipment with LINE IN (analog input) jacks.

Do not connect an equipment to the LINE OUT terminals and

VIDEO/AUX terminals simultaneously. Otherwise, noise is

generated and malfunction occurs.

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 (g) from the CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

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

OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

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

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1 Press VIDEO/AUX or MD.

When a equipment connected to the ViDEO/AUX jacks is played; press VIDEO/AUX. When a equipment connected to the MD jacks is played:

press MD.

2 Play the connected equipment.

To change a source name in the dispiay

When VIDEO/AUX is pressed, “VIDEO” is displayed initially. It

can be changed to “AUX” or “TV”.

With the power on, press POWER while pressing VIDEO/AUX.

Repeat the procedure to select one of the names.

To adjust the sound level of the external source

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

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

as that of other function sources.

During recording, the sound level can not be adjusted.

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

Attach the supplied dust cap.

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Connect optional powered sub woofers with built-in-amplifiers to the jacks.

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