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Congratulations on your purchase of an Aiwa Stereo System. To optimize the performance of this system, please take the time to read through these Operating Instructions and become familiar with the operating procedures.

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CX-NV9000 Compact disc SX-NAV900 (L, R) stereo cassette receiver Front speakers

PREPARATIONS

SOUND

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

CONNECTIONS BEFORE OPERATION SETTING THE CLOCK

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ADJUSTING THE SOUND........................................................6

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

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Remote control

SX-R220 Surround speakers

AM antenna

FM 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-NV9000 SX-NAV900 SX-R220

RADIO RECEPTION

MANUAL TUNING PRESETTING STATIONS

CD PLAYING

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

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TAPE PLAYBACK

BASIC OPERATIONS

CONTINUOUS PLAY............................................................. 12

RECORDING

BASIC RECORDING DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY

DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE...............................................14

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

PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING

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KARAOKE____________________^

MICROPHONE MIXING KARAOKE PROGRAMS

TIMER

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

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER................................................20

OTHER CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES

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WARNING

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SHOCK nONOI FXPOSF FHISAPPI lANC'F TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

“CAUTIONTO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.”

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GENERAL

CARE AND MAINTENANCE..................................................21

SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................22

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE................................................23

PARTS INDEX.........................................................................23

Explanation of Graphical Symbols:

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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dan gerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to consti tute 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 mainte nance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

PREPARATIONS

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 the 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

normaily. 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 tny 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 shook.

- 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 overloading AC power plugs and extension cords

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

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

use a polarized AC power plug with an extension cord,

receptacle, or other outlet unless the polarized piug 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

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 National Eiectrical 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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CONNECTIONS

Before connecting the AC cord

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

IMPORTANT

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

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

• There are no difference between the surround speakers. Both speakers can be connected as L (left) or R (right).

1 Connect the right and left speakers to the main

unit.

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

2 Connect the surround speakers to the main unit.

Connect the right surround speaker cord to the SURROUND SPEAKERS R terminal, and left to the SURROUND SPEAKERS L terminal.

3 Connect the supplied antennas.

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

AM antenna to the AM LOOP terminals.

FM antenna

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

4 Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.

FM antenna

AM antenna

Left surround

speaker

Right surround speaker

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AC cord

Surround speaker cord

To stand the AM antenna on a surface

Fix the claw to the slot.

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.

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. ^

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• 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, since

noise will be picked up.

• Do not unwind the AM antenna wire.

POSITIONING THE SPEAKERS

Position the speakers to make the most of the DSP surround effect.

Standard positioning

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Place the surround speakers behind the listening area.

To connect other optional equipment page 20.

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 drscreases, 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 miount the surround speakers on the wall

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

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Sound is not heard from the surround speakers when the DSP surround is set to off.

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BEFORE OPERATION

SEHING THE CLOCK

POWER

DEMO

■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 dose to reset the unit.

DEMO (Demonstration) mode

When the AC cord is connected for the first time, the display

window demonstrates the functions of the unit. When the power

is turned on, the DEMO display is overridden by the operation

display. When the power is turned off, the DEMO mode Is

restored.

CLOCK

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

button flashes.

Set the time as follows while the power is off.

1 Press the II SET button.

The hour flashes.

2 Press the DOWN or UP button to

designate the hour.

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.

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

compiete 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.

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.

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ADJUSTING THE SOUND

GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

This unit provides the following three different equalization curves.

ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange CLASSIC: Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble

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■ VOLUME

■BBE

■GEO

PHONES

■ T-BASS

VOLUME CONTROL

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

VOLUME buttons on the remote control.

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 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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Press the GEQ button repeatedly until the desired equalization curve is displayed.

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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.

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SUPER T-BASS SYSTEM

The T-BASS system enhances the reaiism 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.

Low frequency sound may be distorted when the T-BASS system is used for a disc or tape in which low frequency sound is originaily

emphasized. In this case, cancel the T-BASS system.

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Using the headphones

Connect headphones to the PHONES jack with a stereo standard

plug (06.3 mm, '/4 inch).

No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are plugged in.

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RADIO RECEPTION

DSP SURROUND

■SURROUND

The DSP (Digital Signai 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 cun/es.

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

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MANUAL TUNING

1 Press the TUN

select the desin

If the power is tun played (Direct PlaV

Press the a station.

Each time the but(i When a station is During FM stereo

ER/BAND button repeatedly to

ed band.

FM- AM

tfied off, the previously tuned station will be

Function).

DOWN or UP button to select

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

When the music source is monaural

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

To cancel the selected mode

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

When a connected microphone is used, the SURROUND mode is automatically canceled.

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To search for a stat

Keep the DOWff starts searching for search stops. To stop the Auto Seai|( UP button.

• The Auto Search signals.

When an FM stereo

Press the REPEAT/M so that “MONO” appir Noise is reduced, alth

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

To change the AM

The default setting of you use this unit in an is 9 kHz/step, changé Press the POWER button. To reset the interval

:ion quickly (Auto Search)

or UP button pressed until the tuner

station. After tuning in to a station, the

ch manually, press the DOWN or I

tinay not stop at stations with very weak

broadcast contains noise

ONO TUNER button on the remote control

ars on the display. ough reception is monaural.

MONO

tuning interval

the AM tuning interval is 10 kHz/step. If

area where the frequency allocation system

the tuning interval.

button while pressing the TUNER/BAND

'epeat this procedure.

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When the AM tuning . “PRESETTING STA-fjl have to be set again

ipterval is changed, all preset stations (see

ONS”) are cleared. The preset stations

PRESETTING STATIONS

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PRESET NUMBER TUNING

Use the remote control to select the preset number directly.

1 Press the TUNER/BAND button to seiect a band.

2 Press the numeric buttons to seiect 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.

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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 K4 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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3 Ftepeat 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 also decreased by one.

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CD PLAYING

BASIC OPERATIONS

RANDOM REPEAT

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LOADING DISCS

Press the CD button, then press the ± OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc compartment. Load disc(s) with the iabel 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. Place the third disc on tray 3. Close the disc compartment by pressing the ± OPEN/CLOSE button.

To stop piay, press the ■ button. To pause piay, press the II button.To resume play, press again. To search for a particular point during piayback, keep the

◄◄ or ►► button pressed and release the button at the desired point. To skip to the beginning of a track during playback, 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.

Selecting a track with the remote control

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.

DISC CHANGE

Tray number of the

Total playing time disc to be played

Total number of tracks

PLAYING DISCS

Load discs.

To play all discs in the disc compartment, press the

◄ ► button.

Play begins with the disc on tray 1.

Elapsed playing time

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.

• 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.

Number of track being played

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

The selected disc is played once.

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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.

• 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.

d lights up on the display.

To cancel repeat play, press again.

3 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

Selected track number

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.

Total playing time of the selected tracks

Total number of selected tracks

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PROGRAMMED PLAY

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

discs.

Use the remote control.

1 Press the PRGM button twice in stop mode.

The PRGM indicator flashes on the display.

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• When the PRGM button is pressed once in step 1, the unit enters the KARAOKE PROGRAMS (page 18).

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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.

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

2 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.

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TAPE PLAYBACK

BASIC OPERATIONS

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.

PLAYING BACK A TAPE

Insert a tape.

1 Press the DOLBY NR button and turn Dolby NR

on or off to match the playback tape.

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For tapes recorded with DOLBY NR, turn on IXI 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.

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Playback side of the tape

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

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

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.

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To play one side only, turn on Z .. To play from front side to back side once only, turn on Z). To play both sides repeatedly, turn on C!I5.

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

When tapes are loaded in both decks

Press the TAPE button first to select a deck. The selected deck number Is displayed.

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 Play 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.

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 fiashing, press the ►► button to move to the next track or the ◄◄ button to move to the beginning of the current track. When the A indicator of the button is fiashing, 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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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 low-end sound

• Low overall recording levels

CONTINUOUS PLAY

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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.

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 first.

3 Press the REV MODE button to select Z.'). 4 Press the -O- button to start playback.

Playback continues until the ■ button is pressed.

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 breaker jam in the mechanism.

DOLBY NR system

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.

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RECORDING

BASIC RECORDING

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

Preparation

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

• Use Type I (normal) and Type II (high/CrOa) 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 #/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

while In recording pause mode.

isHB 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 blank space of less than 4 seconds, press the 0

REC/REC MUTE button again while lasa ¡s flashing. To insert blank spaces of more than 4 seconds, after the deck enters recording pause mode, press the button again. Each time the button is pressed, a 4-second blank space is added.

REC/REC MUTE

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 D or CZ).

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 □□ 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.

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

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

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 Doiby

NR.

□□ NR on the dispiay 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 simuitaneously.

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.

This function aiiows you to make exact copies of both sides of the originai tape. The reverse side of both tapes wiii start simuitaneously as soon as the ionger tape has been reversed.

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

• The reverse mode is automaticaiiy set to

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

6 First press the 9/0 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 piayed 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 dispiay.

To check the order of the programmed track numbers

Before recording, press the EDIT/CHECK to select side A or B,

and press the ◄◄ or ►► button repeatedly.

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Al edit recording wiii 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” iights up and “Ai” fiashes on the dispiay.

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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. Exampie: 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 aiso avaiiabie to designate

the tape iength.

Tape iength

Remaining Seiected

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 seiect tracks.

[Ail goes out and I PRGM I starts flashing on the dispiay. A track which has a playing time ionger 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 usuaiiy a iittle ionger than the specified recording time printed on the label. This unit can program tracks to use the extra time. When the totai recording time is a iittle 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 Ai edit function cannot be used with discs containing 31

tracks or more.

Tape side A (front side)

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PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING

Programmed edit function enabies CD recording whiie 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-mlnute tape, press the 6 and 0 buttons.

Tape length

Maximum recording time for side A

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 "^"4 or button repeatedly.

Program number

Track number

Programmed track numbers

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.

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 pelect the 10th track of disc 2, press DISC DIRECT PLAY 2 and the numeric buttons +10 and 0.

Recording is inhibited if the erasure prevention tab on either side

of the tape is broken off.

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KARAOKE

MICROPHONE MIXING

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

1 Connect your microphones to the MIC 1 and MIC

2 jacks.

MIC1 MIC 2

VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX FUNCTIONS

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 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 (or left) channel is muted only while there is audio input through a microphone.

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.

5 Adjust the echo with the DIGITAL ECHO control.

To record microphone sound mixed with source sound

Follow the procedure fer 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 and DIGITAL ECHO controls to MIN and remove the microphones from the MIC jacks.

• When a connected microphone is used, the SURROUND mode is 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.

Recommended microphones

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

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Cancel

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 the 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.

When using the remote controi

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.

KARAOKE PROGRAMS

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.

To add a reservation during play

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.

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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.

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 reserved tracks

Currently playing disc

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' 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, PRGMi

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

10).

To cancel program play, press the ■ CLEAR button.

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

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SETTING THE TIMER

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

10 and 240 minutes in 10-minute steps.

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

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

Press the POWER button to turn the unit off after adjusting the volume and tone.

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 5.) Use the remote control.

1 Press the TIMER button on the remote control

once to display 0, and press the II SET button within 4 seconds.

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2 Designate the hour of the timer-on time by

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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 will 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 11 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 g? disappears on the display. To restore the timer standby mode, press again to display © or

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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, seiect the duration for the

timer-activated period with the DOWN or ^1 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 builtin timer of this unit. Use an external timer.

OTHER CONNECTIONS

SEHING THE SLEEP TIMER

The unit can be turned off automatically at a specified time. Use the remote control.

1 Press the SLEEP button.

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to specify the time untii the power is turned off.

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

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To check the time remaining until 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 turntabie

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.

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 (D from the CD DIGITAL OUT (OF’TICAL) 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 < JACK

Connect an optional powered sub woofer v/ith 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 while pressing the VIDEO/AUX button. Repeat the procedure to select one of the names.

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 lower 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 cloth.

• 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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