Aiwa NSX-DS8 User Manual

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NSX-DS8

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

En (English)

MODE D’EMPLOI

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.

For assistance and information

Serial No.

(United States and Puerto Rico)

E (Español)

F (Français)

8A-NFG-903-01 000714BYI-U-9

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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

“CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.”

Explanation of Graphical Symbols:

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.

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

CAUTION

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

PRECAUTIONS

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 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 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 outlets and extension cords beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.

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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

1 Power lines — When connecting an outdoor antenna, make

sure it is located away from power lines.

2 Outdoor antenna grounding — Be sure the antenna system

is properly grounded to provide protection against unexpected voltage surges or static electricity build-up. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFP A 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

PREPARATIONS

CONNECTIONS ................................................................. 4

REMOTE CONTROL...........................................................6

BEFORE OPERATION........................................................7

SETTING THE CLOCK ....................................................... 8

SOUND

AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS .................................................... 8

GRAPHIC EQUALIZER ......................................................9

DSP SURROUND..............................................................11

RADIO RECEPTION

MANUAL TUNING............................................................ 12

PRESETTING STATIONS ................................................ 12

TAPE PLAYBACK

BASIC OPERATIONS ...................................................... 1 3

CONTINUOUS PLAY ....................................................... 14

CD PLAYING

BASIC OPERATIONS ...................................................... 1 5

PROGRAMMED PLAY..................................................... 16

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.

Check your system and accessories

NSX-DS8

CX-NDS8 Compact disc stereo cassette receiver SX-WNAJ86 Front speakers SX-R275 Surround speakers SX-C605 Center speaker

Remote control AM antenna FM antenna

RECORDING

BASIC RECORDING........................................................ 17

DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY ...................................... 18

DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE........................................ 18

AI EDIT RECORDING ...................................................... 19

PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING............................... 20

DOLBY SURROUND

PLAYING DOLBY SURROUND SOUND ........................ 21

SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCE AND OTHER

ADJUSTMENTS......................................................... 23

KARAOKE

MICROPHONE MIXING ................................................... 25

KARAOKE PROGRAM .................................................... 27

TIMER

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER ......................................... 28

SETTING THE TIMER...................................................... 28

OTHER FEATURES

DEMO (Demonstration) .................................................. 30

OTHER CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ....................... 31

LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES ......................... 32

GENERAL

CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................................... 33

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE......................................... 33

SPECIFICATIONS............................................................ 34

PARTS INDEX...................................................

Back cover

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PREPARATIONS

CONNECTIONS

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.

1 Connect the right speaker to the main unit.

1 Connect the speaker cord with the plug to the

SPEAKERS HIGH FREQ R terminal.

2 Connect the speaker cord with the white stripe to the

SPEAKERS LOW FREQ R 0 terminal and the black cord to the 9 terminal.

NOTE

• Be sure to connect the speaker cords correctly. Improper connections can cause short circuits in SPEAKERS terminals.

2 Connect the left speaker to the main unit.

Connect the speaker cord with plug to the SPEAKERS HIGH FREQ L terminal, and the other speaker cord to the SPEAKERS LOW FREQ L terminals in the same manner

as step 1.

3 Connect the surround speakers.

Connect the surround speaker cords to SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals.

4 Connect the center speaker.

Connect the center speaker cord to CENTER SPEAKER terminal.

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POSITIONING THE SPEAKERS

To achieve the optimum effects obtainable with the Dolby Digital or 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.

L&R: Front speakers C: 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.

LS&RS: 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.

NOTE

Sound output from the center and the surround speakers is only available when the Dolby Digital system, the Dolby Pro Logic system, or the DSP Surround system is activated with the appropriate setting.

To mount the surround speakers on the wall

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

PREPARATIONS

5 Connect the supplied antennas.

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

AM antenna

FM antenna

6 Connect your video equipment (DVD player, LD

player, video tape player, etc.).

If your video equipment has an OPTICAL OUT jack

Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the video equipment to the VIDEO1/DVD/AUX jacks of this unit with an optional audio connecting cord with RCA phono plugs (red plug to the R jack, white plug to the L jack). Connect the OPTICAL OUT jack to the DIGIT AL IN OPTICAL (VIDEO 1) jack of this unit with an optional optical connecting cord.

If your video equipment has a COAXIAL OUT jack

Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the video equipment to the VIDEO2/LD/MD jacks of this unit with an optional audio connecting cord with RCA phono plugs (red plug to the R jack, white plug to the L jack). Connect the COAXIAL OUT jack to the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL (VIDEO 2) jack of this unit with an optional coaxial connecting cord.

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NOTE

• Input to the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jack is selected with the VIDEO1/DVD/AUX button, while input to the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL jack is selected with the VIDEO2/LD/MD button (see “Listening to external equipment”, page 32). Analog connection should thus be made to the input jacks with the corresponding names depending on the type of digital connection, as described above. The illustration shows the connection to the VIDEO1/DVD/ AUX jacks.

• If your video equipment has both OPTICAL and COAXIAL OUT jacks, choose either connection.

• When connecting an LD player via its AC-3 RF OUT jack, use an RF demodulator to separate the analog visual signals and the digital audio signals. Refer the operating instructions of the LD player.

If your video equipment does not have a digital out jack

7 Connect the television to the video equipment.

Refer to the Operating Instructions of the connected equipment for details.

8 Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.

The DEMO will begin when the AC cord is plugged into an AC outlet for the first time. To deactivate the DEMO, set the clock.

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NOTE

• 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 position the antennas FM feeder antenna:

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

AM antenna:

Position and rotate this antenna to find the best possible reception.

To stand the AM antenna on a surface

Fix the claw to the slot.

CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA

REMOTE CONTROL

Inserting batteries

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

When to replace the batteries

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

Using the remote control

The instructions in this manual refer mainly to the buttons on the main unit. Buttons on the remote control with the same names as those on the main unit can be used as well.

c/d PRESET on the remote control

The function is the same as that of

d on the main unit.

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

To connect other optional equipment ➞ page 31.

NOTE

• If the remote control is not going to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to prevent possible electrolyte leakage.

• The remote control may not operate correctly when:

- The line of sight between the remote control and the remote

sensor inside the display window is exposed to intense light, such as direct sunlight

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

etc.)

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BEFORE OPERATION

Press ECO.

“ECO MODE” will be displayed.

To turn the power on

Press one of the function buttons (TAPE/DECK 1/2, TUNER/ BAND, VIDEO1/DVD/AUX, CD, VIDEO2/LD/MD). Playback of

the inserted disc or tape begins, or the previously tuned station is received (Direct Play Function). POWER is also available.

NOTE

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

To turn the power off

Press POWER.

DEMO (DEMONSTRATION)

When the AC cord is plugged into an AC outlet for the first time after purchase, the DEMO will begin in the display. When the power is turned on, the DEMO will end. When the power is turned off, the DEMO will begin again. When the clock is set, the DEMO will not begin even if the power is turned off.

To deactivate or activate DEMO

Press DEMO repeatedly. (For more about the DEMO, see page 30.)

Press ENTER within 4 seconds.

The current power-economizing mode status will be displayed.

Turn MULTI JOG within 4 seconds to select one

of the power-economizing modes.

Example : When “ECO ON” is selected.

Press ENTER within 4 seconds.

NOTE

If the clock is not set, the unit does not black out. Instead, the DEMO will begin when the power is turned off.

DIMMER MODE

To change the display dimmer mode

1 Press ECO repeatedly until “DIM MODE” is displayed. 2 Within 4 seconds, press ENTER. 3 Within 4 seconds, turn MUL TI JOG to select one of the dimmer

modes changed cyclically as below.

4 Within 4 seconds, press ENTER.

DIM-OFF DIMMER 1 DIMMER 2

“DIM-OFF” mode is the brightest and “DIMMER 3” mode is the dimmest. In “DIMMER 3” mode, the spectrum analyzer and the button illumination light off in addition.

DIMMER 3

PREPARATIONS

SETTING POWER ECONOMIZING MODE

When you set power economizing mode to “ECO ON” or “ECO AUTO”, the unit reduces power consumption by conducting four ECO operations as follows.

ECO ON

• The unit (all the illumination of the display and the buttons) blacks out when the power is turned off. Only the red indicator lights up.

• If DIMMER (1-3) is selected, the illumination of the display and the buttons brighten for 10seconds only when you press a button or turn VOLUME or MULTI JOG.

• The display dimmer mode is set to the dimmest, the button illumination lights off, and the volume is set to the minimum (0) when the unit turns on by timer recording.

ECO AUTO

• In addition to the three operations of ECO ON, the unit automatically turns itself off if you do not operate it and the sound source is mute for 10 minutes except when external digital input is selected.

ECO OFF

The power economizing mode does not function.

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SOUND

SETTING THE CLOCK

Press CLOCK.

The clock is displayed. (The “:” between the hours and minutes flashes.)

AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS

VOLUME

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

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.

Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to designate the hour and the minute.

Turning MULTI JOG changes both the hour and the minute.

f or g is also available in place of MULTI JOG. Holding these buttons down will vary the time rapidly.

Press ENTER or

The clock starts from 00 seconds.

To restore an original clock setting

Press CLOCK before completing step 3 to restore the previous time setting. This cancels any new setting.

To view the clock when another display is in the display

Press CLOCK. The time is displayed for 4 seconds and then the original display reappears. However, the clock cannot be displayed during recording.

To switch to the 24-hour standard

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

In the 12-hour standard, “AM 12:00” indicates midnight and “PM 12:00” indicates noon.

If the clock display flashes

If the display flashes when the clock is displayed, it indicates that the clock has stopped due to a power failure or the removal of the power cord. The current time needs to be reset.

To change the left/right balance

Press MANUAL SELECT on the remote control. “L/R” is displayed for 4 seconds. Press r DOWN or t UP on the remote control within these 4 seconds.

• The front speakers level for the Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DSP Surround systems is changed as well.

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.

NOTE

• When playing back a tape recorded with BBE, set BBE off to avoid distorted high frequency sound.

• The BBE system cannot be turned on when digital input is selected or Dolby Pro Logic is activated (“Can’t USE” is displayed). If either of these two operations is performed when the BBE system is activated, BBE is automatically canceled.

NOTE

If the power-economizing mode (page 7) is on, the unit blacks out when the power is turned off. T o view the clock, press CLOCK so that the time is displayed for 4 seconds.

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SUPER T-BASS SYSTEM

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

Press T-BASS/LFE on the main unit or T-BASS on the remote control.

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

NOTE

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.

GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

SELECTING THE PROGRAMMED 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 LATIN: Accented higher frequencies for latin music. CLASSIC: Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble. JAZZ: Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music

PREPARATIONS

SOUND

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

“GRAPHIC EQUALIZER” appears and the GEQ mode is displayed cyclically as follows.

ROCK POP

Programmed mode

Manual mode

To display the current GEQ mode

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

To cancel the selected mode

Press GEQ twice.

“GEQ OFF” appears and “GRAPHIC EQUALIZER” disappears.

To select with the remote control

Press GEQ, and within 4 seconds press f or g repeatedly . The GEQ mode is displayed cyclically as above.

CLASSICLATIN

JAZZ

M1M2M3M4

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SETTING A NEW EQUALIZATION CURVE MANUALLY

STORING THE NEW EQUALIZATION CURVES

The equalization curve can be customized to suit your preference.

Press GEQ, followed by ENTER within 4 seconds.

Y our customized setting will be based on the currently selected curve. To select a different curve to work on, turn MUL TI JOG before pressing ENTER. The display will be switched to read “GEQ LOW.”

Within 8 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to adjust the level of the lowest frequency.

Press ENTER to let “GEQ HIGH” show.

The highest level frequency indicator flashes for 8 seconds.

Within 8 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to adjust the level of the highest frequency.

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

Up to 5 customized equalization curves can be stored as the manual modes M1 - M5.

Go through steps 1-4 of “Setting a New Equalization Curve Manually”.

The created curve is displayed for 8 seconds.

Within 8 seconds, press ENTER.

“M1” flashes on the display for 8 seconds.

• If this step is not completed within 8 seconds, press GEQ first to display “GEQ ON”. Then within 4 seconds press

ENTER repeatedly until “M1” flashes.

Within 8 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to select one of the manual modes M1 - M5 to store the curve.

Within 8 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 M1 - M5 within 4 seconds.

NOTE

If you do not store your customized equalization curve, it will be lost when you switch to a different curve or press GEQ. To store the new curve, see below.

Using the headphones

Connect headphones to the PHONES jack with a standard stereo plug (ø6.3 mm, No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are plugged in.

• When the headphones are plugged in, the DSP Surround or the Dolby Pro Logic system is cancelled. The Dolby Digital system switches to the 2ch STEREO mode.

Sound adjustment during recording

The VOLUME control has no effect on recording, while the BBE affects recording.

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DSP SURROUND

The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) SURROUND adjusts the delay time, the input mode and the feedback level to give a resonant surround sound, allowing you to enjoy the real sound presence of different environments. This unit has been programmed with 5 different DSP SURROUND modes.

SELECTING A PROGRAMMED DSP SURROUND MODE

To adjust the volume of the surround speakers

Press MANUAL SELECT twice or three times on the remote control while DSP Surround is on. “SUR” is displayed for 4 seconds. Press f DOWN or g UP on the remote control within these 4 seconds.

NOTE

The DSP SURROUND mode is canceled when:

- the ECHO or MIC level is changed.

- Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic is turned on.

- the headphones are plugged in.

- the DIGITAL (Dolby Digital) is turned on (except 2ch ST).

MULTI-AMPLIFIER SYSTEM

T o provide reinforcement for the ultra-low frequencies, in addition to the Left/Right 2-channel amplifier used to reproduce mid-tohigh-range frequencies, this system incorporates a second L/R 2-channel amplifier just for reproduction of ultra-low frequencies. By utilizing discrete amplifiers for mid to-high-frequencies and low frequencies, high-quality sonic reproduction that is virtually free from distortion can be realized. This Multi Amplifier System, which utilizes independent circuitry for the different frequency ranges, enables superb sonic reproduction free from distortion.

SOUND

Five modes of DSP SURROUND offer the sound presence you’d experience in disco (DISCO), at a live concert (LIVE), stadium (STADIUM), in a concert hall (HALL) or movie theater (MOVIE). (Shown in parentheses are indications appearing in the display .)

Press DSP SURROUND, and turn MULTI JOG or press

f or

g repeatedly to select the desired

Programmed mode within 4 seconds.

“DSP SURROUND” appears and the DSP SURROUND mode is displayed cyclically as follows.

DISCO

Equalization curves are selected automatically to match the DSP SURROUND modes and can also be selected or turned off to suit your preference.

LIVE

STADIUM

HALL

MOVIE

BUILT-IN SUBWOOFER SYSTEM

The built-in subwoofer system has a separate subwoofer cavity area that is part of the loudspeaker cabinet structure, which acts as a sonic filter to cut distortion components. (In the Multi Amplifier System, the ultra-low frequency signals transmitted from their own independent amplifier are reproduced in this area.) This separate construction gives a clear, rich definition to bass reproduction and it can realize clear, well-defined mid-to-high frequency signals. And AIWA ’s built-in subwoofer system incorporates a subwoofer capable of powerful, satisfying bass performance with true stereo separation.

To display the current DSP SURROUND mode

Press DSP SURROUND. The current mode is displayed for 4 seconds.

To cancel the selected mode

Press DSP SURROUND twice. “DSP OFF” appears and “DSP SURROUND” disappears.

When the music source is monaural

Select “LIVE”, “STADIUM” or “MOVIE” to obtain a simulated stereo effect. When “DISCO” or “HALL” is selected, no sound will be heard from the surround speakers.

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RADIO RECEPTION

MANUAL TUNING

Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select the desired band.

FM AM

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

Press f DOWN or g 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, “

TUNE

” is displayed.

PRESETTING 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.

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

Press a SET to store the station.

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

Preset number

To search for a station quickly (Auto Search)

Keep f DOWN or g 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 f DOWN or g UP.

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

When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise

Press MONO TUNER on the remote control so that “MONO” appears on the display. Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural. To restore stereo reception, repeat the above 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.

NOTE

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

Repeat steps 1 and 2.

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

NOTE

“FULL” is displayed if you attempt to store more than 32 preset stations.

PRESET NUMBER TUNING

Use the remote control to select the preset number directly.

Press TUNER/BAND to select a band.

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 repeatedly or turn MULTI JOG. Each time d 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 s CLEAR, and press a SET within 4 seconds. The preset numbers of all other stations in the band with higher numbers are also decreased by one.

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TAPE PLAYBACK

BASIC OPERATIONS

To select a reverse mode (deck 2 only)

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

• 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/CrO tapes for playback.

Press T APE/DECK 1/2 and press PUSH EJECT z

2) or Type IV (metal)

to open the cassette holder.

To play one side only, select p. To play from front side to reverse side once only, select [. To play both sides repeatedly, select ].

• When tapes are loaded in both decks, [ on the display indicates Continuous Play.

To select a playing deck

When tapes are loaded in both decks, press TAPE/DECK 1/2 first to select a deck. The selected deck number is displayed.

To stop play, press s.

To pause play (deck 2 only), press a. To resume play, press

again.

To change the playback side, press d in play or pause mode. T o fast forward or rewind, press f or g. Then press s to

stop the tape.

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

Press TAPE/DECK 1/2. The power is turned on and play of the inserted tape begins.

To set the tape counter to 0000

Press s CLEAR in stop mode. The counter is also set to 0000 when the cassette holder is opened and closed.

RADIO RECEPTION

TAPE PLAYBACK

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

Press d to start play.

Selected deck number

Playback side indicator

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

The tape counter

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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. Press f or g during playback referring to the playback side indicator (x or c) on the display. For example, when g is pressed while c is displayed, playback of the next track starts.

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

CONTINUOUS PLAY

About cassette tapes

• To prevent accidental erasure, break off the plastic tabs

on the cassette tape after recording with a screwdriver or other pointed tool.

Side A

Type II tape detection slot

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.

Tab for side A

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

Insert tapes into deck 1 and deck 2.

Press TAPE/DECK1/2 to select the deck to be played back first.

Press REV MODE to select [.

Press d to start playback.

Playback continues until s is pressed.

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CD PLAYING

BASIC OPERATIONS

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

The selected disc is played once.

T o stop play, press s. To pause play, press a. To resume play, press again. To search for a particular point during playback, keep f

or g pressed and release it at the desired point. To skip to the beginning of a track during playback, press

f or g repeatedly or turn MULTI JOG. To remove discs, press z 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 z OPEN/CLOSE is pressed, the power is also turned on and the disc compartment is opened.

To check the remaining time

During play (except random play or programmed play), press CD EDIT/CHECK. The amount of time remaining until all tracks finish playing is displayed. To restore the playing time display, repeat the above.

TAPE PLAYBACK

CD PLAYING

LOADING DISCS

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

To play one or two discs, place the discs on tray 1 and 2. To 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 z OPEN/CLOSE.

Tray number of the disc to be played

Total number of tracks

Total playing time

PLAYING DISCS

Selecting a track with the remote control

1 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY and within 3 seconds press 1, 2

or 3 to select a disc.

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

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

Replacing discs during play

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

1 Press DISC CHANGE. 2 Remove the discs and replace with other discs. 3 Press z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc compartment.

NOTE

• 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.

• Do not use irregular shape CDs (example: heart-shaped, octagonal ones). It may result in malfunctions.

• The unit may not play a CD-R/RW disc that is recorded on personal computers or some kinds of CD-R/RW recorders because of differences in recording platforms.

• Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the recordable side or the labeled side) of a CD-R/RW disc. It may cause malfunction.

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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RANDOM/REPEAT PLAY

Use the remote control.

RANDOM play

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

REPEAT play

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

Press RANDOM/REPEAT.

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

RANDOM play — “RANDOM” lights up on the display. REPEAT play — “"” lights up on the display. RANDOM/REPEAT play — “RANDOM” and “"” light up on

the display.

Cancel — “RANDOM” and “"” disappear from the display.

To play all discs, press d to start play. To play a single disc, press DISC DIRECT PLAY and within 3 seconds press 1, 2 or 3 to start play.

NOTE

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

BLANK SKIP PLAY

The silent portions between tracks recorded on a CD can be skipped during playback.

Press CD BLANK SKIP.

“CD BLANK SKIP ON” is displayed and “ ” appears in the display.

PROGRAMMED PLAY

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

Use the remote control.

Press PRGM twice in stop mode.

“PRGM” is displayed .

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

KARAOKE PROGRAM (page 27).

Press DISC DIRECT PLAY and within 3 seconds press 1, 2 or 3 to select a disc.

Go to the next step when the tray stops rotating.

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.

Selected track number Total number of selected tracks

PRGM

Press d to start playback.

The silent portions between tracks will be skipped, and the sound will be played back without interruption. If a track fades out (ends with the sound gradually decreasing), the fadeout portion also will be skipped.

To return to normal playback

Press CD BLANK SKIP again, and “CD BLANK SKIP OFF” is displayed and “

NOTE

• There may be a case where BLANK SKIP PLAY does not function correctly.

• BLANK SKIP PLA Y is automatically canceled when performing AI EDIT RECORDING (page 19), PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING (page 20), or recording during PROGRAMMED PLAY (below) or RANDOM PLAY (above).

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” in the display disappears.

Program number

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks.

Press d to start play.

To check the program

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

To clear the program

Press s CLEAR in stop mode.

To add tracks to the program

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

To change the programmed tracks

Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.

To play the programmed tracks repeatedly

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

NOTE

• During programmed play, you cannot perform random play, check the remaining time, and select a disc or track. “Can’t USE” is displayed if you attempt to select a track.

•“FULL” is displayed if you attempt to program more than 30 tracks.

Total playing time of the selected tracks

RECORDING

BASIC RECORDING

This section explains how to record from the tuner, CD player , or external equipment. Digital input from external equipment cannot be recorded.

To stop recording, press s. To pause recording, press a. (Applicable when the source is

TUNER, VIDEO1/DVD/AUX or VIDEO2/LD/MD) To resume recording, press it again.

To start recording with the remote control

First press q REC/REC MUTE, and then press c/d within 2 seconds.

Sound adjustment during recording

The VOLUME control has no effect on recording, while the BBE affects recording.

CD PLAYING

Preparation

• Use Type I (normal) and T ype II (high/CrO2) tapes for recording.

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

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.

NOTE

When recording an externally connected source via the VIDEO1/ DVD/AUX or the VIDEO2/LD/MD jacks, “OVERLOAD” lights up

continuously on the display if the input level is too high. In this case, stop recording and adjust the input level until “OVERLOAD” lights intermittently (page 32).

INSERTING BLANK SP ACES

Insertion of 4-second blank spaces enables you to activate the Music Sensor function. (Applicable when the source is TUNER/ BAND, VIDEO1/DVD/AUX or VIDEO2/LD/MD.)

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

recording pause mode.

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

2 Press a to resume recording.

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

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

RECORDING

Press REV MODE to select the reverse mode.

To record on one side only, select p. To record on both sides, select [ or ].

Press function (TUNER/BAND, VIDEO1/DVD/AUX, CD or VIDEO2/LD/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/BAND and

tune in to a station.

To record from a connected source, press VIDEO1/DVD/ AUX or VIDEO2/LD/MD.

Press w REC/REC MUTE to start recording.

When recording from a connected source, start playback of the source.

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

NOTE

“Can’t REC” is displayed if you attempt to record on a tape with the plastic tabs broken off.

To erase a recording

Make sure the microphone is not connected to this unit. Set the microphone volume and the echo level to OFF (page 25).

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 Set the reverse mode by pressing REV MODE. 4 Press w REC/REC MUTE to start the erasure.

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DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY

DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE

NOTE

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

• The reverse mode is automatically set to p.

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

Press TAPE/DECK 1/2.

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.

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

“TP 1” is displayed.

Press w REC/REC MUTE to start recording.

Playing and recording start simultaneously.

To stop dubbing

Press s.

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

NOTE

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

• The reverse mode is automatically set to [.

Press TAPE/DECK 1/2.

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.

Press SYNC DUB once or twice to start recording.

1 For recording at normal speed , press it once to display

“NORM-DUB”.

2 For recording at high speed, press it twice to display

“HIGH-DUB”.

The tapes are rewound to the beginning of the front sides,

and recording starts.

To stop dubbing

Press s.

NOTE

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

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AI EDIT RECORDING

The AI 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. (AI: Artificial Intelligence)

NOTE

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

Insert the tape into deck 2.

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

Press CD and load the disc(s).

Press CD EDIT/CHECK once.

“EDIT” and “AI” are displayed.

EDIT

Press w REC/REC MUTE to start recording on

the first side.

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 s. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.

To clear the edit program

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

To check the order of the programmed track numbers

Before recording, press CD EDIT/CHECK to select side A or B, and press f or g repeatedly.

Programmed

Track number

Program numberTape side

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 CD EDIT/CHECK 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).

track numbers

RECORDING

• When “PRGM” is displayed, press CD EDIT/CHECK.

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

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.

• f, g or MULTI JOG are also available to designate the tape length.

Tape length

Remaining time of recording

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

Programmed tracks for side A

NOTE

• The AI edit recording function cannot be used with discs containing 31 tracks or more. “TR OVER” is displayed if this is attempted.

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

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PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING

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

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

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

Press CD EDIT/CHECK 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)

Press wREC/REC MUTE 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 s. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.

NOTE

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

Insert the tape into deck 2.

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

Press CD and load the disc(s).

Press CD EDIT/CHECK twice.

“EDIT” and “PRGM” are displayed.

• When “AI” is displayed, press CD EDIT/CHECK again.

Press numbered buttons on the remote control to designate the tape length.

10 to 99 minutes can be specified.

• The f, g or MUL TI JOG are also available to designate the tape length.

Tape side A (front side)Tape length

Maximum recording time for side A

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.

To check the order of the programmed track numbers

Before recording, press CD EDIT/CHECK to select side A or B, and press f or g repeatedly.

Programmed track

Disc number Track number

Tape side

To change the program of each side

Press CD EDIT/CHECK to select side A or B, and press

s CLEAR to clear the program on the selected side. Then program tracks again.

To clear the edit program

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

NOTE

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

•“FULL” is displayed if you attempt to program more than 30 tracks.

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

Program number

numbers

Selected track number

Program number

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Remaining time on side A

Programmed tracks

DOLBY SURROUND

With this unit’s built-in Dolby Digital decoder and surround speaker system (the center and surround speaker units supplied in addition to the left and right front speakers), video software recorded in Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic can be played back in full scale home theater sound. Dialogs are heard in the front and center sound field, while ambient sounds like cars and crowds are reproduced on all sides of the listener, all in all for an incredibly lifelike audio-visual experience.

Dolby Pro Logic has four independent channels; left, center, right, and surround. These four channels are encoded into the two tracks of a conventional stereo program source. This unit’s Dolby Digital decoder recovers these four channels on playback. Dolby Pro Logic software is marked with the Hlogo.

Dolby Digital, in contrast to Dolby Pro Logic, is digitized, and has separate left and right surround channels plus an additional low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. Thus it is also referred to as “5.1-channel” Dolby Digital, with the LFE channel counted as “0.1” channel. Dolby Digital software is marked with the

logo.

PLAYING DOLBY SURROUND SOUND

Select digital input for a Dolby Digital disc, and analog input for a Dolby Pro Logic software.

RECORDING

DOLBY SURROUND

NOTE

• Dolby Digital sound and Dolby Pro Logic sound can only be obtained when playing back software with their respective logos.

• Make sure all the supplied speakers are placed and connected properly (pages 4 and 5).

• Make sure your video equipment and TV are connected properly (page 5). Dolby Digital playback requires digital connection between your video equipment and this unit.

• Make sure your video equipment can play back the particular medium of your Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic software (LDs or DVDs, for example). Consult the operating instructions for your equipment. Y ou cannot play DVDs on the unit’s CD player .

• External digital input of this unit accepts Dolby Digital bitstream signals, or linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. This unit cannot play software whose sampling frequency is 96 kHz.

• Some DVD players connected digitally to this unit may cause noise during some DVD operation such as when searching a disc, skipping a chapter, etc.

Playing Dolby Digital Sound

For software with the logo.

Select the source.

If your video equipment is connected to the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jack; hold down VIDEO1/DVD/AUX. If your video equipment is connected to the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL jack; hold down VIDEO2/LD/MD.

“ANALOG” and “DIGITAL” appear alternately on the display. Release the button when “DIGITAL” is shown. The DIGITAL indicator lights up on the display, and digital input from your equipment is selected as the source.

Play the Dolby Digital source on your video equipment.

The DOLBY DIGITAL indicator lights up on the display, and audio is reproduced in Dolby Digital sound.

Playing Dolby Pro Logic Sound

For software with the H logo.

Select the source.

If your video equipment is connected to the VIDEO1/DVD/ AUX jacks; hold down VIDEO1/DVD/AUX. If your video equipment is connected to the VIDEO2/LD/ MD jacks; hold down VIDEO2/LD/MD.

“ANALOG” and “DIGITAL” appear alternately on the display. Release the button when “ANALOG” is shown. Analog input from your equipment is selected as the source.

Play the Dolby Pro Logic source on your video equipment.

Press DOLBY SURROUND.

The DOLBY PRO LOGIC indicator lights up on the display, and audio is reproduced in Dolby Pro Logic sound.

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To cancel DOLBY PRO LOGIC

Press DOLBY SURROUND repeatedly until “OFF” is displayed.

T o adjust the sound level of the speakers during playback

See “To adjust the level balance without the test signal”, page

23.

NOTE

• If Dolby Digital software is played back via analog connection, the sound will be in Dolby Pro Logic.

• Dolby Digital mode is automatically changed to 2ch ST (see below) when the headphones are plugged in.

• Dolby Pro Logic sound is automatically canceled when the headphones are plugged in.

• When Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic is active, you cannot turn on the DSP surround, the BBE system, the Echo or the Karaoke function (except for Dolby Digital Karaoke, page 26). “Can’t USE” will be displayed.

ADDITIONAL DOLBY SURROUND MODES

Phantom and 3 Stereo modes

In addition to the NORMAL mode (default), both Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic comes in PHANTOM and 3 STEREO modes. These modes are to be used when either the center speaker unit or the surround speaker units are not available. Since all speakers are supplied, they should not be needed under normal use of this stereo system.

To change the Dolby Digital or the Dolby Pro Logic mode

Press DOLBY SURROUND repeatedly until the desired mode is displayed. With each press, the mode changes as follows:

Playing back 2-channel Dolby Digital software

Some Dolby Digital discs contain only two sound channels, which may or may not be encoded in Dolby Pro Logic.

For Pro Logic-encoded 2-channel Dolby Digital software:

Select the NORMAL mode to obtain output from the surround speakers as well as the left and right front speakers. For 2-channel Dolby Digital software that is not Pro Logic

encoded: Select the 2ch ST mode, since the surround sounds are not available.

Overview of the available modes

The charts below show the modes recommended for specific speaker configurations. The recommended mode for this system with the supplied speakers is highlighted.

[Dolby Digital]

Connected Not

(supplied)

connected

speakers

Surround

[Dolby Pro Logic]

Connected Not

(supplied)

speakers

Surround

connected

Center speaker

Connected

NORMAL

3 STEREO

Center speaker

Connected

NORMAL

3 STEREO

(supplied)

Not

connected

PHANTOM

2ch ST

(supplied)

Not

connected

PHANTOM

Off

[Dolby Digital]

NORMAL

PHANTOM

3 STEREO

2ch ST

[Dolby Pro Logic]

NORMAL

PHANTOM

3 STEREO

OFF

PHANTOM mode

Use this mode when the center speaker unit is not connected. The center channel signals are output through the front speakers.

3 STEREO mode

Use this mode when the surround speaker units are not connected. The rear channel signals are output through the front speakers.

2ch ST (Dolby Digital) or OFF (Dolby Pro Logic) mode

Use these modes when neither the center nor the surround speaker units are connected. 2ch ST is also used when playing back Dolby Digital karaoke discs (page 26).

NOTE

Dolby Digital modes can only be selected when a Dolby Digital source is being played via digital connection.

The Subwoofer On or Off mode

If you connect an optional subwoofer to this unit (page 31), change the Subwoofer mode to “SUBW ON”. Low-frequency effect signals (page 23) are sent to the subwoofer. In the “SUBW OFF” mode (default), the LFE signals are directed to the other speakers.

To change the subwoofer mode

1 Play the Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic sound.

See “Playing Dolby Surround sound” (page 21).

2 Press MANUAL SELECT on the remote control repeatedly

until “SUBW” is displayed.

3 Press f to display “SUBW OFF” or g to display “SUBW

ON” to select the desired mode.

NOTE

The subwoofer mode setting is common to both Dolby Digital and to Dolby Pro Logic.

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SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCE AND OTHER ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTING SOUND LEVEL OF SPEAKERS

For optimum performance, the sound level of all available channels should be adjusted to suit your listening environment.

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

over a broad sound field. The surround speakers enhance the “depth” of the sound field.

The unit is equipped with a built-in test signal generator for easy balance adjustment of the channels. The test signal “travels” from channel to channel. Adjust the sound level for the same apparent loudness from each channel at listening position.

Play the Dolby Surround sound.

See “Playing Dolby Surround sound” (page 21).

Press DOLBY SURROUND repeatedly to select the mode for your speaker configuration.

For playback with the supplied speakers, select “NORMAL”. (For other modes, see “Additional Dolby Surround modes”, page 22).

Hold down MANUAL SELECT until “L” flashes in the display.

Press

f or

t on the remote control

to adjust the sound level of the speakers.

The test signal automatically cycles through the channels in the following order:

L: Left speaker R: Right speaker

LS: Left surround speaker

The indication for the currently adjustable channel flashes in the display. The channel will not change while you are adjusting the sound level.

For the left and right front speakers:

Press rf to shift the balance to the left and gt to shift to the right.

For the center and the surround speakers:

Press rf to de-emphasize the channel and gt to emphasize the channel.

NOTE

• Level adjustment is available only for speakers that are

activated (i.e., no center speaker adjustment in the Phantom mode, and no surround speaker adjustment in the 3 Stereo mode).

• Adjustment of speaker levels is common to Dolby Digital, Dolby

Pro Logic and DSP Surround.

• A clicking sound might be heard with the test signal during

level adjustment. This is due to the circuit characteristics and is not a malfunction.

To stop the test signal

Press MANUAL SELECT.

To stop speaker level adjustment

Press s.

To adjust the level balance without the test signal

1 Play the Dolby Surround sound. 2 Press DOLBY SURROUND repeatedly to select the mode

for your speaker configuration.

3 Press MANUAL SELECT repeatedly until “L/R” is displayed. 4 Press rf or gt on the remote control to adjust

the balance of the front speakers.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the balance of the center and

the surround speakers.

C: Center speaker

RS: Right surround speaker

ADJUSTING LOW-FREQUENCY EFFECT LEVEL

DOLBY SURROUND

NOTE

Pressing

enable level adjustment without the test signal. See “T o adjust the level balance without the test signal”, below.

MANUAL SELECT (instead of holding it down) will

Dolby Digital has a discrete channel for LFE (low-frequency effects), which reproduces sounds such as explosions and rumbles in movie soundtracks with astonishing realism. The sound level of the low-frequency sound effect can be adjusted to suit your preference. LFE is not available for Dolby Pro Logic.

Play the Dolby Digital sound.

See “Playing Dolby Surround sound” (page 21).

Press T-BASS/LFE and hold it down until “LFE” is displayed.

Press

f or

g repeatedly to adjust the LFE

sound level.

Adjust between OFF to 0 dB (maximum effect; default).

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ADJUSTING DELAY TIME

ADJUSTING DYNAMIC RANGE

Sounds from the surround speakers are reproduced a split second after the front speakers for the effect of “depth”. This delay time, as well as that for the center speaker, can be adjusted.

Play the Dolby Surround sound.

See “Playing Dolby Surround sound” (page 21).

Press MANUAL SELECT repeatedly on the remote control to select the delay time to adjust.

“C XmS”: delay time setting for center speaker “S XmS” : delay time setting for surround speakers

Press

f or

t to adjust the delay

time.

[Center speaker]

Adjust the delay time so that screen dialog are heard clearly and naturally. The default is 0 milliseconds (no delay). Adjust between 0 and 5 ms in 1 ms steps.

[Surround speakers]

Adjust the delay time to suit your preference.

Dolby Digital

The default is 5 ms. Adjust between 0 and 15 ms in 5 ms steps.

Dolby Pro Logic

The default is 20 ms. Adjust between 15 and 30 ms in 5 ms steps.

In Dolby Digital, dynamic range between soft and loud sounds can be adjusted to suit your desired playback volume. Dynamic range adjustment is not available for Dolby Pro Logic.

Play the Dolby Digital sound.

See “Playing Dolby Surround sound” (page 21).

Hold down

a SET until “MIDNIGHT THEATER”

appears on the display.

Press

f or

[MIN]

Minimum dynamic range compression. Enjoy the full dynamic range of the sound track as experienced in a movie theater.

[STD]

Standard dynamic range compression recommended by the software producers when playing back at home. Default.

[MAX]

Maximum dynamic range compression. Keeps soft sounds and dialogs intelligible even with the overall volume turned down. Select this mode when you have to keep the volume low, for example, when playing back late at night.

g to select the desired mode.

NOTE

• Adjustment of the delay time setting in Dolby Digital affects that of Dolby Pro Logic, and vice versa. Surround speaker delay time in Dolby Digital of 0 ms, 5 ms, 10 ms, and 15 ms, correspond to 15 ms, 20 ms, 25 ms and 30 ms in Dolby Pro Logic, respectively.

• Delay time adjustment is available only for speakers that are activated (i.e., no center speaker adjustment in the Phantom mode and no surround speaker adjustment in the 3 Stereo mode).

NOTE

a SET acts as the pause button during recording.

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KARAOKE

MICROPHONE MIXING

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

• When the function is changed, the microphone volume and the echo volume are set to off.

Recommended microphones

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

MMIXING

Two microphones (not supplied) can be connected to this unit, allowing you to sing along to music sources. Use microphones with standard plugs (ø6.3 mm,

Connect your microphones to MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacks.

Press one of the function buttons to select the source to be mixed, and play the source.

Adjust the volume and tone of the source.

Press MIC and turn VOLUME within 4 seconds to adjust the microphone volume.

The microphone volume can be selected from 1 to MAX (7) or OFF (cancel). The volume of both microphones is adjusted simultaneously .

Press ECHO and turn VOLUME within 4 seconds to adjust the echo level.

The echo level can be selected from 1 to MAX (7) or OFF (cancel).

To change the delay time of echo

Hold down ECHO while the echo is on.

“L” (Long) and “M” (Middle) are displayed alternately. At the desired position, release the button.

To record microphone sound mixed with source sound

Follow the procedure for recording from the sound source (see page 17).

SYNC DUB cannot be used for mixing recording.

When not using the microphones

Set the microphone volume and echo level to OFF and remove the microphones from MIC jacks.

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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.

1 Vocal Fader

The singer’s voice becomes softer than the accompaniment.

2 Auto Vocal Fader

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

3 Multiplex

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

4 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.

5 Cancel

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

The muted singer’s voice can be restored faster. 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, R” is displayed. To return to the initial setting, select MPX-L. When the power is turned off, MPX-L is restored.

keep pressing KARAOKE until “MPX-

DOLBY SURROUND

KARAOKE

NOTE

• MIC and ECHO are reset to OFF automatically when the function is changed, the power is turned off, or the AC cord is disconnected.

• When the ECHO level is changed, the DSP SURROUND system is automatically canceled.

• ECHO is not available for DOLBY Surround sound.

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NOTE

• The Karaoke function may not operate correctly for CDs or tapes:

- with monaural sound

- recorded with strong echoes

- with the vocal part recorded only on either the right or left

side of the sound width

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

• The VOCAL FADER function is automatically canceled:

- when any function button is pressed

- when the Dolby Pro Logic system is activated

• The VOCAL F ADER/MUL TIPLEX function cannot be turned on:

- while the Dolby Pro Logic system is active

- while digital input is selected (except when playing Dolby

Digital Karaoke discs in the 2CH STEREO mode, below).

USING DOLBY DIGITAL KARAOKE DISCS

With this unit’s built-in Dolby Digital decoder, you can use Dolby Digital karaoke discs played back on a compatible video equipment connected to this unit.

Play the Dolby Digital karaoke disc.

See “Playing Dolby Surround sound”, (page 21).

Press DOLBY SURROUND repeatedly to select the 2CH STEREO mode.

The 2CH DOWNMIX indicator lights up on the display. See “Additional Dolby Surround modes”, (page 22).

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

Each time KARAOKE is pressed, the functions are selected cyclically as follows;

1 VF: Vocal Fader mode

V1 (Vocal 1) is muted. When playing duet discs, V2 (V ocal

2) is also muted.

2 A-VF: Auto Vocal Fader mode

While there is audio input through a microphone, V1 is muted. When playing duet discs, V2 is also muted.

3 MPX-L or MPX-R: Multiplex mode

This mode is available only when playing duet discs. MPX-L: V1 is output from the left channel and V2 on the right channel is muted . MPX-R: V2 is output from the right channel and V1 on the left channel is muted.

4 A-MPX: Auto Multiplex mode

This mode is available only when playing duet discs. While there is audio input through the microphone, either the left or right channel is muted, depending on the Multiplex mode setting.

5 VF OFF: Normal Play

V1 is output from the both channel when playing solo discs. In duet discs, V1 is output from the left channel and V2 from the right channel.

NOTE

ECHO is not available for DOLBY Surround sound.

Guide melody function

Some Dolby Digital Karaoke discs are equipped with the guide melody function, where the main vocal part is played by an instrument instead of the singer’s voice. To turn off the guide melody function, press a SET so that “MELODY OFF” appears on the display. Each time the button is pressed, the guide melody function is turned on or off. When the playing disc does not support this function, “NO MELODY” will appear on the display.

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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.

To add a reservation during play

Repeat step 3.

To check the reserved tracks

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

To stop play

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

To skip a current track

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

To clear all the reservations

Press g repeatedly until “K - P00” is displayed.

KARAOKE

Use the remote control.

Press CD and load the discs.

Press PRGM once.

Press DISC DIRECT PLAY and within 3 seconds press 1, 2 or 3 to select a disc . Then, press numbered buttons 0-9 and +10 to program a track.

Reserved track numberReserved disc number

Repeat step 3 to reserve other tracks.

Press d to start play.

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

Currently playing disc

Disc number of the last reservation

Number of remaining reserved tracks

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

NOTE

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

• When PRGM is pressed repeatedly in step 2, “PRGM” is displayed and the unit enters CD program play mode (page

16). To cancel program play, press s CLEAR.

Track number of the last reservation

Currently playing track number flashes

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TIMER

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER

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

Use the remote control.

Press SLEEP.

SETTING THE TIMER

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.

Press one of the function buttons to select a source.

Within 4 seconds, press

f DOWN or

g UP

to specify the time until the power is turned off.

The time changes between 5 and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps. MULTI JOG is also available in place of f or g.

Specified time

To check the time remaining until the power is turned off

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

To cancel the sleep timer

Press SLEEP twice so that “SLEEP oFF” appears on the display .

Press TIMER repeatedly until “ ” appears on the display.

Time and audio source name flash alternately.

Within 6 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to designate the timer-on time, then press ENTER or

Turning MULTI JOG changes both the hour and the minute.

f or g is also available in place of MULTI JOG. Holding these buttons down will vary the time rapidly.

Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to select the

duration for the timer-activated period.

The duration can be set between 5 and 240 minutes in 5minute steps. f or g is also available in place of MULTI JOG.

The duration will be automatically set after 4 seconds. It will also be set if ENTER or a is pressed within 4 seconds after step 4.

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Adjust the volume.

The source sound will play at the volume level set in this step when the power is turned on by the timer. If the volume level is set to 21 or higher, however, it will automatically be set to 20 when the power is turned on.

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 , select the band and tune in to a station.

Press POWER to turn off the power.

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

NOTE

You can change the source that was selected in step 1 by pressing one of the function buttons before pressing ENTER or a in step 3.

To check the timer setting

Press TIMER. The timer-on time, the selected source, and the duration for the timer-activated period will be displayed for 4 seconds.

To change any of the previous setting

Carry out from step 1. However, if you do not change the timer-on time, in step 3 just press ENTER twice and continue from step 4.

TIMER RECORDING

Timer recordng applies only for the TUNER or analog external sources. Use an external timer for an external source. Digital input from external equipment cannot be recorded.

Press either TUNER/BAND or VIDEO1/DVD/AUX to select a source, then press TIMER repeatedly until “ on the display. “SETTING THE TIMER” from step 3 and insert the tape to be recorded on into deck 2 after step 6.

NOTE

• If the timer recording is done with the economizing mode (page

7) set to “ECO ON” or “ECO AUTO” and the power turns off, the dimmer mode will be set to dimmest and the volume level will be 0 (minimum level) the next time the power is turned on.

• You cannot use the timer function to record from a CD or tape.

• Y ou can check the timer setting by pressing TIMER even while

the power is off. In this case, if you press ENTER or a within 4 seconds after pressing TIMER, you can enter the timer setting mode and change the previous setting.

Within 6 seconds, carry out the steps of

REC” appears

TIMER

To cancel the timer standby mode temporarily

Press TIMER repeatedly so that “ ” disappears. To restore the timer standby mode, press again to display “

Using the unit while the timer is set

You can use the unit normally after setting the timer. Before turning off the power, carry out steps 5 and 6.

To play back an external source by the timer

Select the appropriate source in step 1 (see “Listening to external sources ”, page 32). Connected equipment cannot be turned on and off by the built-in timer of this unit. Use an external timer.

NOTE

Timer playback and timer recording will not begin unless the power is turned off.

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OTHER FEATURES

DEMO (Demonstration)

You can enjoy two kinds of DEMO modes on this unit.

demo

One is In the demo mode, colorful illumination demonstrates in the display. In the game demo mode, you can play a game.

, the other one is

game demo

T o change the probability of equalizing the three numbers

Press f or g repeatedly to select one of the three probability levels when playing the game Demo. The tray number indicator in the display changes between 1 and 3. As the tray number increases from 1 to 3, the higher the probability of equalizing.

NOTE

• During playing the game Demo, s, f, g and d 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.

• DEMO is locked out during recording and is not operative.

• The game Demo is automatically canceled if the volume is

adjusted while the unit is turned on.

• DEMO cannot be used when the Dolby Digital is activated.

To switch the two modes to each other, press POWER while pressing DEMO when the power is off.

To play the game Demo

Press DEMO whether the unit is turned on or off, and whether the clock has been set or not.

Press

Three numbers on the display start to run.

Press s once.

The number on the left side stops.

Press s twice to stop the remaining two numbers.

Scoring:

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

To cancel the game Demo

Press DEMO.

To reset the game Demo

Press DEMO twice.

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