Aiwa NSX-AV900 User Manual [en, es, fr]

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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Your system is guaranteed to satisfy your needs for all the basic audio functions you had expected from a high quality Aiwa system. What’s more, the system is equipped with the Dolby

Pro Logic to give you the utmost in full-scale Audio & Visual entertainment. With these, you can now experience the same listening effects found in a movie theater Or concert hall. With your system, sounds will take on a “real-life" presence like you have never experienced before.

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Check your system and accessories

CX-NAV900 Compact disc stereo cassette receiver

SX-NAV9D0 (L, R) Front speakers

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SX-C400 Center speaker

Remote control

AM antenna

Operating Instructions, etc.

Owner’s record

For your convenience, record the model number and serial

number (you will find them on the rear of your 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-NAV900 SX-NAV900 SX-C400 SX-R210

WARNING

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

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

“CAUTIONiTO REDUCE THE RISK OF

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SX-R210 Surround speakers

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FM antenna

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ELECTRIC SHOCK,

SERVICE personnel-

preparations

PRECAUTIONS

SETTING UP............................................................... 3

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

SETTING THE CLOCK................................................... 6

SOUND

SIMPLE AUDIO ADJUSTMENT...................................... 6

DSP SURROUND SYSTEM ............................................ 7

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RADIO RECEPTION ________; ^ .

MANUAL TUNING.......................................................... 8

PRESETTING STATIONS................................................ 8

TAPE PLAYBACK

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

CONTINUOUS PLAY ...................................................... 10

CD PLAYING

BASIC OPERATIONS

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RECORDING

BASIC RECORDING DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY

DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE.....

Al EDIT RECORDING....................................................... 15

PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

ADJUSTING SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCE

PLAY WITH DOLBY PRO LOGIC.................................... 18

KARAOKE______________________________

MICROPHONE MIXING.................................................... 18

KARAOKE PROGRAM

TIMER

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

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER

OTHER CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT...

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

GENERAL

CARE AND MAINTENANCE............................................23

SPECIFICATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PARTS INDEX

Explanation of Graphical Symbols:

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PREPARATIONS

PRECAUTIONS

Read the Operating Instructions carefuiiy and compietely before operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions for future reference. Aii warnings and cautions in the Operating Instructions and on the unit shouid be strictiy foiiowed, as weii as the safety suggestions beiow.

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

as near a bathtub, washbowi, swimming pooi, or the iike.

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

heating vents, stoves, or other appiiances that generate heat, it aiso shouid not be piaced in temperatures iess than 5°C (41 °F) or greater than 35°C (95“F).

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

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

- Do not piace the unit on a bed, rug, or simiiar surface that may biock the ventiiation openings.

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

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

do not get inside the unit through the ventiiation 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 wail or ceiling, unless specified in the Operating Instructions.

Electric Power

1 Power sources — Connect this unit only to power sources

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

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

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

3 AC power cord

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

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

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

- Avoid dverloading 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 AC

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

Outdoor Antenna

1 Power lines — When connecting an outdoor antenna, make

sure it is located away from power lines.

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/NFPA70, provides information on proper grounding of the mast, supporting structure, and the lead-in wire to the antenna discharge unit, as well as the size of the grounding unit, connection to grounding terminals, and requirements for grounding terminals themselves.

Antenna Grounding According to the Nationai Eiectricai Code

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.

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SETTING UP

The Dolby Pro Logic system which is the biggest feature of this

stereo system provides you with audio visual entertainment in your home. Complete setting and connection of the main unit, supplied speakers, your TV and video equipment according to the following procedure.

POSITIONING THE SPEAKERS

To achieve the optimum effects obtainable with the Dolby Pro Logic system, it is important to position the speakers properly.

Refer to the following illustration to find out the best location in

your room.

CONNECTIONS

Before connecting the AC cord

The rated voltage of your unit shown on the rear panel is 120V AC. Check that the rated voltage motches your local boltage.

IMPORTANT

Connect the speakers, antennas, and all optional equipment first.

Then connect the AC cord at the end.

1 Connect the supplied antennas.

Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 Q terminals and the

AM antenna to the AM LOOP terminal.

FM antenna

2 Connect the front speakers.

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

® Front speakers

Position the front speakers so that the side ducts face away from the main unit as shown in the illustration in page 1.

(D Center speaker

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

@ Surround speakers

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

’ No sound is heard from the center and surround speakers when

the Dolby Pro Logic and DSP are set to off.

' The center speaker sounds only when the Dolby Pro Logic is

set to on.

The cords with white stripes should be connected to the O terminals and the other cords to the O terminals.

3 Connect the surround speakers.

Connect the surround speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKERS “1 terminals. There is no difference between the surround speakers. Both speakers can be connected as R (right) or L (left).

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Surround speaker

Center speaker

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Television

Video equipment

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4 Connect the center speaker.

Connect the center speaker cord to the CENTER SPEAKER

■0 terminal.

Main unit

AC cord

To position the antennas FM feeder antenna:

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

the wall.

AM loop antenna:

Position to find the best direction.

Front speaker(L)

5 Connect the video equipment.

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

6 Connect the Television to the video equipment.

Refer to the Operating Instructions of the connected

equipment for details.

7 Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.

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 the SPEAKERS terminals.

• Do not leave objects generating magnetism near the speakers.

• 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, as noise will be picked up. .

• Do not unwind the AM antenna wire.

To mount the surround speakers on the wall

Carefully mount the surround speakers so that the speakers are

firmly secured.

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CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA

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

To connect other optional equipment -» page 22.

REMOTE CONTROL

Inserting batteries

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

BEFORE OPERATION

■CD

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). The POWER button is also available. The disc compartment may open and close to reset the unit.

DEMO (Demonstration) mode

When the AC cord is connected for the first time, the display window demonstrates the functio;is 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.

When to repiace 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.

' If the unit 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 (television, etc.)

To cancel DEMO mode

Press the DEMO button. To reenter, press again.

Illumination guides

Whenever the AC cord is connected or one of the function buttons is pressed, the buttons for that operation light up or flash. Example: When the AC cord is connected, the II SET button

flashes as a guide to setting the current time.

Flash windows

The windows on the top of the unit and the cassette decks light up or flash while the unit is being powered on. To turn off the light of the top window, press the ■ button while pressing the CD button. To turn back on, repeat the above. To turn off the light of the cassette decks, press the ■ button while pressing the TAPE button. To turn back on, repeat the above.

After use

Press the POWER button to turn off the power. The display

changes to the clock.

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SOUND

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SETTING THE CLOCK

■ CLOCK

When the AC cord is connected for the first time, the II SET button fiashes.

Set the time as follows while the power is off.

1 Press the II SET button.

The hour fiashes.

SIMPLE AUDIO ADJUSTMENT

VOLUME

■BBE

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PHONES

VOLUME CONTROL

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

To change the left/right balance

Turn the BALANCE control.

BBE SYSTEM

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2 Press the DOWN or UP button to

designate the hour.

3 Press the II SET button to set the hour.

The hour stops flashing and the minute starts flashing.

4 Press the DOWN or UP button to

designate the minute.

5 Press the II SET button to set the minute and

complete setting.

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

To correct the current time

Press the POWER button to turn the unit off. Press the II SET

button and carry out steps 1 to 5 above.

To display the current time

Press the CLOCK button on the remote control. The clock is displayed for 4 seconds. However, the time cannot be displayed during recording.

To switch to the 24-hour standard

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

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 the BBE button.

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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SUPER T-BASS SYSTEM

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

Press the T-BASS button.

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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If the clock display flashes while the power is off

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.

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 theT-BASS system.

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GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

This unit provides the following three different equalization curves.

ROCK: Powerfui sound emphasizing trebie and bass POP: More presence in the vocais and midrange CLASSIC: Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble

Press the GEQ button repeatedly until the desired

equalization curve is displayed.

DSP SURROUND SYSTEM

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SOUND ADJUSTMENT DURING

RECORDING

The output volume and tone (except BBE) of the speakers or

headphones may be freely varied without affecting the level of

the recording.

Recording with BBE

The desired source can be recorded with the BBE function to

enhance the clarity of high-frequency sound. When playing back a tape recorded with BBE, it is recommended that BBE be set to off.

The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) surround circuits can recreate the effect of sounds reflected from walls or ceilings, to obtain the sound presence of real environments. There are three modes with matching graphic equalization curves.

Press the SURROUND button repeatedly until the desired SURROUND mode is displayed.

^ISCO^ LIVE^ HALL^ S-oFF-'

Equalization curves are selected automatically to match the SURROUND modes and can also be selected or turned off to

suit your preference.

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When the music source is monaural

Select LIVE to obtain a simuiated stereo effect. When DISCO or HALL is selected, no sound will be heard from the surround

speakers.

Using the headphones

Connect headphones to the PHONES jack with a stereo standard plug (06.3 mm, V4 inch). No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are plugged in.

• When the headphones are plugged in, the SURROUND system and the DOLBY PRO LOGIC are canceled.

To cancel the selected mode

Press the selected button again. S-oFF is dispiayed. While SURROUND mode is off, no sound is heard from the surround speakers.

To adjust the volume of the surround speakers

Press the MANUAL SELECT button once on the remote control. “S” is displayed for 2 seconds. Press the DOWN or UP button on the remote control within these 2 seconds.

• The Dolby Pro Logic surround speakers level is also changed. (See page 17.)

' When a connected microphone is used, the SURROUND

system is automatically canceled.

■ When the DOLBY PRO LOGIC is turned on, the SURROUND system is automatically canceled. '

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RADIO RECEPTION

MANUAL TUNING

■ REPEAT/ MONO TUNER

1 Press the TUNER/BAND button repeatedly to

select the desired band.

— FM —►AM —

If the power is turned off, the previously tuned station will be

played (Direct Play Function).

2 Press the DOWN or UP button 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, Idcffiil) is displayed.

PRESEniNG STATIONS

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

1 Press the TUNER/BAND button to select a band,

and press the DOWN or UP button to select a station.

2 Press the II SET button to store the station.

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

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To search for a station quickly (Auto Search)

Keep the DOWN or ►M UP button pressed until the tuner starts searching for a station. After tuning in to a station, the search stops. To stop the Auto Search manually, press the DOWN or UP button.

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

When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise

Press the REPEAT/MONO TUNER button on the remote control so that “MONO” appears on the display. Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.

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To restore stereo reception, press the button so that MONO disappears.

To change the AM tuning interval

The default setting of the AM tuning interval is 10 khlz/step. If you use this unit in an area where the frequency allocation system is 9 kHz/step, change the tuning interval. Press the POWER button while pressing the TUNER/BAND button. To reset the interval, repeat this procedure.

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Preset number

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2.

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

To clear a preset station

Select the preset number of the station to be cleared. Then, press the ■ CLEAR button, and press the II SET button within 4 seconds. The preset numbers of all other stations in the band with higher numbers are aiso 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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TAPE PLAYBACK

PRESET NUMBER TUNING

Use the remote control to select the preset number directly.

1 Press the TUNER/BANO button to select a band.

2 Press the numeric buttons to select a preset

number.

Example: To select preset number 25, press the +10, +10 and 5 buttons. To select preset number 10, press the +10 and 0 buttons.

Selecting a preset number on the main unit

Press the TUNER/BAND button to select a band. Then, press

the DIRECTION/PRESET button repeatedly.

Each time the button is pressed, the next highest number is selected.

BASIC OPERATIONS

■ Deck 2

INSERTING TAPES

• On Deck 1, tapes are always played back on both sides. On Deck 2, you can select a reverse mode to play back one or both sides.

• Use Type I (normal), Type II (high/Cr02) or Type IV (metal) tapes for playback.

Press theTAPE button and press the ± EJECT mark to open the cassette holder.

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.

To record on the tape again, cover the tab openings with adhesive tape, etc. (On Type II tapes, take care not to cover the Type II tape detection slot.)

' 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.

The Dolby Noise Reduction system reduces tape hiss noise.

For optimum performance when playing back a tape recorded with the DOLBY NR system, turn on the DOLBY NR system.

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

To select a reverse mode (Deck 2 only)

Each time the REV MODE button is pressed, the reverse mode changes.

To play one side only, turn on Z.. To play from front side to back side once only, turn on T15. To play both sides repeatedly, turn on CI5.

• When tapes are loaded in both decks, in the display

indicates Continuous Play.

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PLAYING BACK A TAPE

DIRECTION/ PRESET

MUSIC SENSOR

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.

When the ► indicator of the button is flashing, press

the ►► button to move to the next track or the ◄◄ button to move to the beginning of the current track.

When the ◄ indicator of the button is flashing, press

the ◄◄ button to move to the next track, or the ►► button to move to the beginning of the current track.

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Insert a tape.

1 Press the DOLBY NR button and turn Dolby NR

on or off to match the playback tape.

□□NR

For tapes recorded with DOLBY NR, turn on □□ NR. For tapes recorded without DOLBY NR, turn off □□ NR.

2 Press the button to start play.

The tape counter indicates the tape running length.

Playback side of the tape

The front side is being played (forward). The back side is being played (reverse).

When tapes are loaded in both decks

Press the TAPE button first to select a deck.

The selected deck number is displayed.

The search function uses a music sensor that may not be able to detect tracks for tapes with:

• Blanks of less than 4 seconds between tracks

• Noisy blanks

• Long passages of iow-end sound

• Low overall recording levels

CONTINUOUS PLAY

After playback on one deck finishes, the tape in the other deck will start to play without interruption.

1 Insert tapes into Deck 1 and Deck 2.

2 Press the TAPE/DECK1/2 button to select the

deck to be played back fir.st.

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

play, press again.

To change the playback side, press the DIRECTION/ PRESET button in play or pause mode. To fast forward or rewind, press the ◄◄ or ►► button in

stop mode. Then press the ■ button to stop the tape.

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

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

inserted tape begins.

To set the tape counter to 0000

Press the ■ CLEAR button in stop mode. The counter is also set to 0000 when the cassette holder is opened.

3 Press the REV MODE button to select !I5. 4 Press the button to start playback.

Playback continues until the ■ button is pressed.

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BASIC OPERATIONS

LOADING DISCS

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Press the CD button, then press the ± OPEN/CLOSE

button to open the disc compartment. Load disc(s) with the label side up.

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

the trays after placing two discs. Piace the third disc on tray 3.

Cióse the disc compartment by pressing the A OPEN/CLOSE button.

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PLAYING DISCS

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Load discs.

To play all discs in the disc compartment, press the

◄ ► button.

Play begins with the disc on tray 1.

Eiapsed piaying time

Number of track being played

To play one disc only, press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons.

The selected disc is piayed once.

Disc CHANGE

Tray

Tray number of the

Total 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.

disc to be piayed

Total number of tracks

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To stop play, press the ■ button. To pause play, press the 11 button. To resume play, press again. To search for a particular point during playback, keep the

◄◄ or ►► button pressed and release the button at the desired

point.

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

the or ►► button repeatedly.

To remove discs, press the ± OPEN/CLOSE button.

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

Press the CD button. The power is turned on and play of the loaded disc(s) begins. To replace discs before play, press the ± OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc compartment.

To check the remaining time

Press the CD EDIT/CHECK button during play. The amount of time remaining until all tracks finish playing is displayed. To restore the play time display, repeat the above again.

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Selecting a track with the remote controi 1 Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons to select a disc. 2 Press the numeric buttons and the +10 button to select a

track.

Example: To select the 25th track, press the +10, +10 and 5 buttons. To select the 10th track, press the +10 and 0 buttons. 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 the DISC CHANGE button.

2 Remove the discs and replace with other discs.

3 Press the ^ OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc

compartment.

RANDOM PLAY

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

Press the RANDOM button on the remote control.

RANDOM lights up on the display.

To cancel random play, press again.

Press one of the DISC DiRECT PLAY buttons to select a disc.

The selected disc is indicated in red on the display.

Go to the next step when the tray stops rotating.

Press the numeric buttons and the +10 button to program a track.

Example:

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

Program number

Total playing time of the selected tracks

Selected track number

Total number of selected tracks

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

To check the program

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

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• Even if the ◄◄ button is pressed, a previously played track cannot be skipped. The unit returns to the beginning of the current track only.

• Direct selection of the tracks with the numeric buttons is not

possible.

REPEAT PLAY

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

Press the REPEAT button on the remote control.

Cl lights up on the display.

To cancel repeat play, press again.

PROGRAMMED PLAY

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

To clear the program

Press the ■ CLEAR button in stop mode.

To add tracks to the program

Before playing, repeat steps 2 and 3. The track will be programmed after the last track.

To change the programmed tracks

Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.

NOTE

During the programmed play, the CD EDIT/CHECK, DISC CHANGE, DISC DIRECT, RANDOM and numeric buttons do not function.

Use the remote control.

1 Press the PRGM button twice in stop mode.

The PRGM indicator flashes on the display.

' When the PRGM button is pressed once in step 1, the unit

enters the KARAOKE PROGRAM (page 20).

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RECORDING

BASIC RECORDING

This section expiains how to record from the tuner, CD piayer, or externai equipment.

Preparation

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

• Use Type I (normal) and Type II (high/CrOz) tapes for recording.

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 and the exposed side down.

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

source is TUNER, VIDEO/AUX.) To resume recording, press again.

To start recording with the remote control

First press the 9/0 REC/REC MUTE button, and then press

the button within 2 seconds.

INSERTING BLANK SPACES

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

1 Press the # REC/REC MUTE button during recording or

whiie in recording pause mode.

I3S on the display flashes for 4 seconds and the tape runs

without recording. After 4 seconds, the deck enters the

recording pause mode.

2 Press the II button to resume recording.

To insert a biank space of iess than 4 seconds, press the •

REC/REC MUTE button again while Igww is flashing.

To insert blank spaces of more than 4 seconds, after the

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

2 Press the REV MODE button to select the reverse

mode.

To record on one side only, turn on Z. To record on both sides, turn on Z3 or CI5.

3 Press the DOLBY NR button to turn Dolby NR on

or off.

To record with DOLBY NR, turn on □□ NR. To record without DOLBY NR, turn off HI NR.

4 Press one of the function buttons and prepare

the source to be recorded.

To record from a CD, press the CD button and load the

disc(s).

To record from a radio broadcast, press the TUNER button

and tune in to a station.

To record from the connected source, press the VIDEO/

AUX button and play.

5 Press the # REC/REC MUTE button to start

recording.

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

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 the TAPE/

DECK 1/2 button to display “TAPE 2”. 2 Set the tape to the point where the erasure is to be started. 3 Set the reverse mode by pressing the REV MODE button. 4 Press the • REC/REC MUTE button to start the erasure.

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DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY

DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE

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Preparation

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

• The reverse mode is automaticaily set to 1. Note that recording wiii be done on one side of the tape only.

1 Press the TAPE button.

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 first facing out from the unit.

3 Press the DOLBY NR button to turn off the Dolby

NR.

□□ NR on the display goes out.

4 Press the TAPE/DECK 1/2 button to select

Deck 1.

TAPE 1 is displayed.

5 Press the # REC/REC MUTE button to start

recording.

Playing and recording start simultaneously.

To stop dubbing

Press the ■ button.

To set the Doiby NR when piaying back the dubbed tape

Press the DOLBY NR button and turn Dolby NR on or off to match the original tape.

This function allows you to make exact copies of both sides of the originai tape. The reverse side of both tapes will start simultaneously as soon as the longer tape has been reversed.

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

• The reverse mode is automatically set to Z).

• The Dolby NR does not affect recording.

1 Press the TAPE button.

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 first facing out from the unit.

3 Press the SYNC DUB button once or twice to start

recording.

N-DUB.

® For recording at high speed, press it twice to display H-

DUB.

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

To stop dubbing

Press the ■ button.

To set the Dolby NR when playing back the dubbed tape

Press the DOLBY NR button and turn Dolby NR on or off to match the original tape.

• Recording does not start, if the erasure prevention tab on either side of the tape is broken off.

• If the leader segment of the tape to be recorded on is longer than that of the original tape, recording on the reverse side may stop midway through the recording. In this case, dub each side manually following the procedure in “DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY”.

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AIEDIT RECORDING

The Al edit function enables CD recording without worrying about tape length and track length. When a CD is inserted, the unit automatically calculates track lengths. If necessary, the order of tracks is rearranged so that no track is cut short. (Al: Artificial Intelligence)

6 First press the #/0 REC/REC MUTE button and

then press the button within 2 seconds to start recording.

The tape is rewound to the beginning of the front side, the

lead segment is played through for 10 seconds, and recording

starts. When recording on the front (side A) ends, recording

on the back (side B) starts.

To stop recording

Press the ■ button. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.

To clear the edit program

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

To check the order of the programmed track numbers

Before recording, press the EDIT/CHECK button to select side A or B, and press the ◄◄ or ►► button repeatedly.

Program number

Programmed track numbers

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

Use the remote control from steps 3 to 6.

1 Insert the tape into Deck 2, and press the DOLBY

NR button to turn Dolby NR on or off.

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

from the unit.

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

“EDIT” lights up and “Al” flashes on the display.

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Each time it is pressed, the display changes as follows.

• Al EDIT —► PRGM EDIT

4 Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons to

select a disc.

5 Press the numeric buttons to designate the tape

length.

10 to 99 minutes can be specified. Example: When using a 60-minute tape, press the 6 and 0 buttons.

In a few seconds, the microcomputer determines the tracks

to be recorded on each side of the tape.

• The ◄◄ and ►► buttons are also available to designate the tape length.

Tape length

Remaining Selected

time of side A tracks for side A

Tape side Track number

To add tracks from other discs to the edit program

If there is any time remaining on the tape after step 5, you can add tracks from other discs in the CD compartment. 1 Press the EDIT/CHECK button to select side A or B. 2 Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons to select a disc. 3 Press the numeric buttons to select tracks.

¡Ai] goes out and I PRGM I starts flashing on the display.

A track which has a playing time 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 usuaily 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).

' Recording is inhibited if the erasure prevention tab on either

side of the tape Is broken off.

' The Al edit function cannot be used with discs containing 31

tracks or more.

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Tape side A (front side)

PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING

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Programmed edit function enables CD recording while checking the remaining time on each side of the tape as the tracks are programmed.

6 Repeat step 5 for the rest of the tracks for side A.

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

Remaining time

of side A

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Total number Programmed

of programmed tracks

tracks

7 Press the EDIT/CHECK button 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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The programmed edit recording will not start from a point halfway

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

Use the remote control from steps 3 to 8.

1 Insert the tape into Deck 2, and press the DOLBY

NR button to turn Dolby NR on or off.

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

from the unit.

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

“EDIT” lights up and “PRGM” flashes on the display.

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4 Press the numeric buttons to designate the tape

length.

10 to 99 minutes can be specified. Example: When using a 60-minute tape, press the 6 and 0 buttons.

Tape length

Maximum recording time for side A

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8 Press the #/0 REC/REC MUTE button and then

press the button within 2 seconds to start recording.

The tape is rewound to the beginning of the front side, the

lead segment is played through for 10 seconds, and recording starts. When recording on the front side (A) ends, recording on the back side (B) starts.

To stop recording

Press the ■ button. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.

To check the order of the programmed track numbers

Before recording, press the EDIT/CHECK button to select side A or B, and press the ◄◄ or ►► button repeatedly.

Program number

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Track number

To change the program of each side

Press the EDIT/CHECK button to select side A or B, and press the ■ CLEAR button to clear the program of the selected side.

Then program tracks again.

To clear the edit program

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

Programmed track numbers

Tape side A (front side)

5 Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons to

select a disc and press the numeric buttons to

program a track.

Example; To select the 10th track of disc 2, press DISC DIRECT PLAY 2 and the numeric buttons -t-10 and 0.

Recording is inhibited if the erasure prevention tab on either side of the tape is broken off.

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DOLBY PRO LOGIC

The Dolby Pro Logic feature and the center and rear speakers (standard) assure full-scale home theater sound. When playing back laser discs or video software that have been specially

recorded with four-channel sound (left, right, center, rear) and steering logic (for sound directionality), astonishingly realistic sound surrounds the listener to create a new level of audio/visual entertainment.

Independent control of the four sound channels allows the listener to enjoy the same type of sound reproduction experienced in movie theaters. Voices are reproduced in the front and center sound field, while ambient sounds like cars and crowds are reproduced on all sides of the listener for an incredibly lifelike audio/video experience. Please read the following carefully to “tune” the system’s output to match the characteristics of your

listening space.

Check the following:

• Before using the DOLBY PRO LOGIC, adjust the proper

balance of speaker sound levels.

• Make sure the supplied speakers are properly connected and

positioned. (See page 3)

• Make sure the TV set and video unit are properly connected.

(See page 4)

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

nril POLBY surroui^ .

ADJUSTING SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCE

2,4

3 Adjust the sound level of the center and the

surround speakers.

While “C” or “S” is displayed, press the DOWN or UP ►M button to adjust the volume of the center or surround speakers to match the level of the left and right speakers.

To adjust the balance between the left and right speakers,

use the BALANCE control while "L” or “R” is displayed.

4 Press the MANUAL SELECT (TEST) button again

to stop the noise signal.

If the surround speakers volume of the DSP is changed (See page 7), the DOLBY PRO LOGIC level is also changed.

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

over a broad sound field.

The rear-mounted surround speakers enhance the “depth” of

the sound field.

To change the delay time

The surround speakers reproduce sounds a split second after the front speakers. The delay is initially set to 20 ms (milliseconds). To change this standard delay time, press the MANUAL SELECT (TEST) button on the remote control three times in NORMAL mode (or twice in PHANTOM mode) so that “T” is displayed. Then, press the DOWN or UP ►M button. Each time one of the buttons is pressed, the delay time changes as shown below.

20rns-< ► SOrns

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

Use the remote control.

1 Press the DOLBY PRO LOGIC button to select

NORMAL.

If PHANTOM огЗСН LOGIC appears, press the DOLBY PRO LOGIC button repeatedly until NORMAL is selected.

2 Press the MANUAL SELECT (TEST) button and

hold it down for about four seconds until “L-CH” lights.

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

I—►L-CH; Left speaker^—►R-CH: Right speaker-

Ls:

-S; Surround speakers

-C\ Center speaker

To change the sound levels after adjusting the balance with the noise sequencer

The sound levels of the center or surround speakers can be adjusted during playback of laser discs or video software. 1 Press the MANUAL SELECT (TEST) button on the remote

control once or twice to select “C” (center) or “S” (surround).

2 While the “C” or “S” is displayed, press the DOWN or UP

►►I button on the remote control to adjust the volume.

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PLAY WITH DOLBY PRO LOGIC MICROPHONE MIXING

Two microphones (not supplied) can be connected to this unit,

1 Start playback of the video source.

2 Press the DOLBY PRO LOGIC button.

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

allowing you to sing along to music sources. Use microphones with mini plugs (03.5 mm, Vs inch).

Before connecting a microphone

Set the MIC MIXING control to MIN.

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To cancel Dolby Pro Logic mode

Press the DOLBY PRO LOGIC button repeatedly until P-oFF is

displayed.

ADDITIONAL DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODES

In addition to the NORMAL mode, this unit is also equipped with

the PHANTOM and the 3 CH LOGIC modes.

PHANTOM mode: Use this mode when no center speaker is

connected. The center channel signals are output through the

left and right speakers.

3 CH LOGIC mode: Use this mode when no surround speakers are connected. This mode reproduces rear sounds through the front speakers.

To select PHANTOM or 3 CH LOGIC

Press the DOLBY PRO LOGIC button to run through the mode

choices for selection in the following sequence.

NORMAL PHANTOM

— cancel —

To adjust the balance of connected speaker sound levels

Carry out steps 2 to 4 on page 17.

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

PRO LOGIC is on.

• The full DOLBY PRO LOGIC effect cannot be obtained when using software without nni°°i.°YsuiinouMD| mark, in this case, use

the SURROUND system instead. (See page 7.)

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1 Connect your microphones to the MIC 1 and MIC

2 jacks. MIC1 MIC 2

2 Press one of the function buttons to select the

source to be mixed, and play the source.

3 Adjust the volume and tone of the source. 4 Adjust the microphone volume with the MIC

MIXING control.

The volume of both microphones is adjusted simultaneously.

To echo the microphone sound

Press the MANUAL SELECT button on the remote control once and then press the ◄◄ or ►► button. The display changes as follows.

MAX (maximum) -3 -6 .... -15 o MIN (minimum)

• Make sure the SURROUND and the DOLBY PRO LOGIC are turned off before pressing the MANUAL SELECT button.

To record microphone sound mixed with source sound

Follow the procedure for recording from the sound source (see page 13). The SYNC DUB button cannot be used for mixing recording.

When not using the microphones

Set the MIC MIXING control to MIN and remove the microphones from the MIC jacks.

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Recommended microphones

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

' When a connected microphone is used, the SURROUND

system and the DOLBY PRO LOGIC are automatically canceled.

’ 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 sound level using the MIC

MIXING control.

’ If sound through the microphone is extremely loud, it may be

distorted. In this case, turn the MIC MIXING control toward

MIN.

VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX FUNCTIONS

To change the time lag setting of the Auto Vocal Fader

or Auto Multiplex function

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, hold down the VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX button until the desired time lag setting, SLOW or FAST, is selected.

SLOW

Fade out of original singer’s voice returns to the normal level if there is no audio input from the microphone within 2 seconds.

FAST

Fade out of original singer’s voice returns to the normal level if there is no audio input from the microphone within 0.5 seconds.

When the power is turned off, the Auto vocal fader and Auto

multiplex restore to SLOW.

To change the muted channel of the Multiplex function

When Multiplex is selected, “MPX-L” is displayed for 3 seconds and changes to selected function name. After the selected function name is displayed, hold down the VOCAL FADER/

MULTIPLEX button until the channel to be output from both speakers, MPX-L or MPX-R, is selected.

MPX-L

The sound on the left channel is heard from both speakers and the sound on the right channel is muted.

MPX-R

The sound on the right channel is heard from both speakers and the sound on the left channel is muted.

When the power is turned off, the Multiplex restores to MPX-L.

VOCAL FADER/ MULTIPLEX

This unit can use discs or tapes as Karaoke sources.

Press the VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX button repeatedly

to select the vocal fader or multiplex function.

Use the vocal fader function for ordinary discs or tapes. Use the multiplex function for multi audio discs or tapes. Each time the VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX button is pressed, one of these functions is selected cyclically.

Vocal Fader

The singer’s voice becomes softer than the accompaniment.

Auto Vocal Fader*^

The singer’s voice becomes softer only while there is audio input through a microphone.

Multiplex*^

The sound on the left (or right) channel

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is heard from both speakers, and the sound on the right (or left) channel is muted.

Auto Multiplex*^

The sound on the left (or right) channel is heard from both speakers, and the sound

on the right channel is muted only while there is audio input through a microphone.

When using the remote control

Press the KARAOKE button.

• The VOCAL FADER 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 VOCAL FADER function is on, the sound is output as monaural.

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Cancel

KARAOKE PROGRAM

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 the PRGM button once.

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2 Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons to

select a disc and the numeric buttons to select a track.

3 Press the KARAOKE ENTER button.

To add a reservation during piay

Repeat steps 2 and 3.

To check the reserved tracks

Press the EDIT/CHECK button repeatedly. Each time it is pressed, the disc number and track number are displayed in the reserved order.

To stop play

Press the ■ button. Press the button to start again.

To skip a track

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

To clear all the reservations

Press the ►► button repeatedly until “K is displayed.

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

’ If the reserved track number does not exist on the selected

disc, the unit stops playing and the display flashes.

In this case, press the ►► button to skip the error track. Then

press the button to start play with the next reserved track.

' When the PRGM button is pressed repeatedly in step 1, PRGM

is displayed and the unit enters CD program play mode (page

12).

To cancel program play, press the ■ CLEAR button.

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Reserved disc number Reserved track number

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to reserve other tracks. 5 Press the ^ button to start play.

After a track is played, it is cleared from the program. Another track can be reserved in place of the cleared track.

Number of remaining Currently reserved tracks playing disc

Disc number of the Track number of Currently playing last reservation the last reservation track number

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SETTING THE TIMER

1,2

The duration for the timer-activated period can be set between

10 and 240 minutes in 10-minute steps.

• It this step is not completed within 4 seconds, repeat from step 1.

5 Prepare the source.

To listen to a CD, load the disc to be piayed 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 the POWER button to turn the unit off after

adjusting the voiume and tone.

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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. (See page 6.)

Use the remote control.

1 Press the TiMER button on the remote controi

■

If you do not press the 11 SET button within 4 seconds, another

operation may start.

2 Designate the hour of the timer-on time by

pressing the DOWN or UP button, and

the 11 SET button. Repeat to designate the minute

of the timer-on time.

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

To check the specified time and source

Press the TIMER button on the remote control. The timer-on time and the selected source name are displayed for 4 seconds.

However, the duration for the timer-activated period wiil not be

displayed.

TIMER RECORDING

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

Press the TIMER button twice on the remote control so that

appears on the display, and press the II SET button within

4 seconds. Repeat the steps shown above from step 2 and

insert the tape to be recorded into deck 2 after step 5.

To cancel timer standby mode temporarily

Press the TIMER button on the remote control so that © or SI disappears on the display. To restore the timer standby mode, press again to display © or

Using the unit while the timer is set

You can use the unit normally after setting the timer. Before turning off the power, repeat step 5 to prepare the source, and adjust the volume and tone.

After you designate the timer-on time, TIMER and one of the source name flashes alternately on the display for 4 seconds.

3 Within 4 seconds, press one of the function

buttons to select a source.

“TIMER” and the selected source name flash alternately for 4 seconds. At this time, the selected function button does not light up.

• If this step is not completed within 4 seconds, repeat from

step 1.

• If the TUNER button is pressed, the band cannot be selected in this step.

4 Within 4 seconds, select the duration for the

timer-activated period with the DOWN or

UP button.

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' 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.

NECTIONS

SEHING THE SLEEP TIMER

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

Use the remote control.

1 Press the SLEEP button.

Within 4 seconds, press the ◄◄ or ►► button to specify the time until the power is turned off.

Each time the button is pressed, the time changes between 10 and 240 minutes in 10-minute steps.

Specified time

To check the time remaining untii the power is turned off

Press the SLEEP button once. The remaining time is displayed

for 4 seconds.

To cancel the sleep timer

Press the SLEEP button twice so that “SLEEP” on the display disappears.

CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment

for details.

• The connecting cords are not supplied. Obtain the necessary connecting cords.

• Consult your local Aiwa dealer for optional equipment.

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, 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.

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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 (digital amplifier, DAT deck, MD recorder, etc.). Remove the dust cap @ from the CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

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

OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

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

used

Attach the supplied dust cap.

SUPER WOOFER <l JACK

Connect an optional powered sub woofer with a built-in-amplifier

to the jack.

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LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES

POWER ■

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

1 Press the VIDEO/AUX button.

VIDEO appears on the display.

2 Play the connected equipment.

To change a source name in the display

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

Repeat the procedure to select one of the names.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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

To clean the cabinet

Use a soft and dry cloth. If the 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, erasure head (deck 2 only), capstans, and pinchrollers.

To adjust the sound level of the external source

When the sound level of the external source is much higher or much iower than that of other function sources, adjust it as follows. 1 Press the VIDEO/AUX button and play the equipment. 2 Turn the VIDEO/AUX INPUT LEVEL control on the rear panel

until the sound level becomes the same as that of other function sources.

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 doth.

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

disc in places that are hot or humid.

Do not connect an equipment to the LINE OUT terminals and VIDEO/AUX terminals simultaneously. Otherwise, noise is generated and malfunction occurs.

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Care of tapes

• Store tapes in their cases after use.

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

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

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

parked in direct sunlight.

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