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WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
"CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER 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 inclosure 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.
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-NH33MD
SX-NH33
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 sour ces of heat, including heating vents, stoves, or other app liances that generate
heat. It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5ºC (41ºF) or greater than 35 Cº(95ºF).
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 then tope 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 of liquids do not get inside the unit through the ventila tion
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 roo m
- 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 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.
PRECAUTIONS (cont.) pg. 2
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 form the AC power plug if the unit will not be used for several
months or more. When the cord is plugged in, a small amount of current continues to flow to the unit, even when the
power is turned off.
Outdoor Antenna
1 Power lines - When connecting an outdoor antenna, make sure it is located away from power lines.
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/NFPA 70,
provides information on proper grounding of the mast, supporting structure, and the lead-in wire to the antenna
discharge unit, as well as the size of the grounding unit, connec tion to grounding terminals, and requirements for
grounding terminals themselves.
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 gotte n 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 T O SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF
The rated voltage of you unit shown on the rear panel is 120 V AC. Check that the rated voltage matches your local
voltage.
IMPORTANT
Connect the speakers, antennas, and all optional equipment first. Then connect the AC cord in the end.
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.
The cords with the white stripe should be connected to the + terminals and the other cords to the - terminals.
Speaker Hookup Illustration
PREPARATIONS (cont.) pg. 4
2 Connect the supplied antennas.
Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 Ω terminals and the AM antenna to the AM LOOP terminals.
3 Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.
To position the antennas
FM feeder antenna:
Extend this antenna horizontally in a T-shape and fix its ends to the wall with cellophane tape,
etc.
AM loop antenna:
Position to find the best direction and position for radio reception.
To stand the AM antenna on a surface
Fix the claw to the slot.
NOTE
• Be sure to connect the speaker cords correctly. Improper connections can cause short circuits in the
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 ante nna near other optional equipment, the stereo system itself, the AC cord or the speaker
cords, since noise will be picked up.
SPEAKERS
• Do not unwind the AM antenna wire.
CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA
For better FM reception, use of an outdoor antenna is recommended.
Connect the outdoor antenna to the FM 75 Ω terminals.
To connect other optional equipment.→ page 31.
PREPARATIONS (cont.) pg. 5
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 batteries
The maximum operational distance between the remote control and the sensor in the display window should be
approximately 5 meters (16 feet). When this distance decreases, replace the batteries with new ones.
To use SHIFT on the remote control
Buttons 1 have two different functions. One of these functions is indicated on the button, and the other on the plate
above the button.
To use the function on the button, simply press the button.
To use the function on the plate above the button, press the b utto n while pressing SHIFT.
To use FUNCTION on the remote control
FUNCTION substitutes for the function buttons (TAPE DECK 1/2, TUNER, AUX/D-IN, CD, MD) on the main
unit.
Each time FUNCTION is pressed, the next function is selected cyclically. When tapes are inserted in both decks,
both decks are selected with FUNCTION.
NOTE
• 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 on the bottom of the front panel (see the
illustration of "BEFORE OPERATION") is exposed to intense light, such as direct sunlight.
- Other remote controls are used nearby (television, etc.)
BEFORE OPERATION
To turn the unit on
Press one of the function buttons (TAPE, TUNER, AUX/D-IN, CD, MD).
Playback of the inserted disc or tape begins, or the previously tuned station is received (Direct Play Function).
POWER button is also available.
When the unit is turned on, the disc compartment may open and close to reset the unit.
To turn the unit off
Press POWER.
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.
To cancel DEMO mode
Press SET during DEMO display. The clock display appears. (To set the current time, see "SETTING THE
CLOCK" on page 29.) To activate the DEMO mode, press .
Flash windows
The windows on the top of the unit and the MD drive 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 CD. To turn back on, repeat the above.
To turn off the light of the MD drive, press while pressing MD. To turn back on, repeat the above.
SOUND pg. 6
AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS
VOLUME
Turn the VOLUME control on the main unit, or press the VOLUME buttons on the remote control.
The volume level is shown on the displayed as a number from 0 to MAX (31).
The volume is automatically set to 16 when the power is turned off when the volume level is set to 17 or more.
SUPER T-BASS SYSTEM
The T-BASS system enhances the realism of low frequency sound.
Press the T-BASS button.
Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the three levels, or the off position to suit your preference.
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
This unit provides the following three different kinds.
ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass.
POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange.
CLASSIC: Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music.
Press the ROCK, POP, or CLASSIC button.
The selected equalization mode is displayed.
To cancel the selected mode
Press the selected button again. "GEQ OFF" is displayed.
To select with the remote control
Press the GEQ button repeatedly while pressing SHIFT. The GEQ mode is displayed cyclically as follows.
Using the headphones
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack with a stereo standard plug (ø6.3 mm, 1/4 inch).
No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones a re plugged in.
SOUND ADJUSTMENT DURING RECORDING
The output volume and tone of the speakers or headphones may be freely varied without affecting the level of the
recording.
RADIO RECEPTION pg. 7
MANUAL TUNING
1 Press the TUNER/BAND button repeatedly to select the band.
When the TUNER/BAND button is pressed while the power is off, the power is turned on directly.
2 Press the DOWN or UP button to select a station.
Each time the button is pressed the frequency changes.
When a station is received, "TUNE" is displayed for 2 seconds. During FM stereo reception, is displayed.
To search for a station quickly (Auto Search)
Keep the DOWN or UP button pressed until the tuner starts searching for a station. After tuning in to a
station, the search stops.
To stop the Auto Search manually, press the DOWN or UP butto n.
• The Auto Search may not stop at stations with very weak signals.
When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise
Press the MONO TUNER button on the remote repeatedly so that "MONO" lights up on the display.
Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.
To restore stereo reception, press MONO TUNER while pressing SHIFT until "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 as follows.
Press the POWER button while pressing the TUNER/BAND button.
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.
RADIO RECEPTION (cont.) pg. 8
PRESETTING STATIONS
The unit can store a total of 32 preset stations. (Each band has a maximum of 20 available 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. Then, press the DOWN or UP button to
select a station.
2 Press theSET button to store the station.
A station is assigned a preset number for each band in consecutive order beginning from 1.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2.
The next station will not be stored if a total of 32 preset stations have already been stored for all the band s or a total
of 20 preset stations for one band have already been stored.
PRESET NUMBER TUNING
Use the remote control to select the preset number directly
1 Press the BAND while pressing SHIFT to select a band.
2 Press the numbered buttons 0-9 and +10 to select a preset number.
Example:
To select preset number 20, press the +10, +10 and 0 buttons.
To select preset number 15, press the +10 and 5 buttons.
Selecting a preset number on the main unit
Press the TUNER/BAND button to select a band. Then, press the PRESET button repeatedly or turn the
MULTI JOG control.
Each time PRESET is pressed, the next highest number is selected.
To clear a preset station
Select the preset number of the station to be cleared. Then, press the
within 4 seconds.
The preset numbers of all other stations in the band with higher numbers are also decreased by one.
CLEAR button, and press the SET button
TAPE PLAYBACK pg. 9
BASIC OPERATIONS
• On deck 1, tapes are always played back on both sides.
On deck 2, you can select a reverse mode to play one or both sides.
• Use Type I (normal) tapes only.
1 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.
2 Press the
: The front side is being played (forward).
: The back side is being played (reverse).
To select a reverse mode (deck 2 only)
1 Press MODE once.
"DECK 2 MODE?" is displayed.
2 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER, then turn MULTI JOG to select the reverse mode.
button to start play.
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.
3 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER again.
When tapes are loaded in both decks
Press TAPE first to select a deck.
The selected deck number is displayed.
To stop play, press the
To pause play (deck 2 only), press thebutton. To resume play, press again.
To change the playback side, press DIR/PRESET in play or pause mode.
To fast forward or rewind, press the or button in stop mode. Then press the
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
The counter is also set to 0000 when the cassette holder is opened.
CLEAR button in stop mode.
button.
TAPE PLAYBACK (cont.) pg. 10
CONTINUOUS PLAY
button to stop the tape.
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 TAPE DECK 1/2 to select the deck to be played back first.
3 Set the reverse mode to "".
1 Press MODE once. "DECK 2 MODE?" is displayed.
2 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER, then select "" with MULTI JOG.
3 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER again.
4 Press to start playback.
Playback continues until is pressed.
About cassette tapes
• To prevent accidental erasure, break off the plastic tabs on the cassette tape after recording with a screwdriver or
other pointed tool.
To record on the tape again, cover the tab openings with adhesive tape, etc. (On Type II tapes, take care not to cover
the Type II tape detection slot.)
• 120-minute or longer tapes are extremely thin and easily deformed or damaged. They are not recommended.
• Take up any slack in the tape with a pencil or similar tool before use. Slack tape may break or jam in the
mechanism.
CD PLAYING pg. 11
BASIC OPERATIONS
LOADING DISCS
Press the CD button, then press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc compartment. Load disc (s)
with the label side up.
To play one or two discs,
To load three discs,
on tray 3. Close the disc compartment by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button.
place the discs on the tray 1 and 2.
press the DISC CHANGE button to rotate the trays after placing two disc. Place the third disc
PLAYING DISCS
Load discs.
To play all discs in the disc compartment, press .
Play begins with the disc on tray 1.
To play one disc only, press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3.
The selected disc is played once.
To stop play, press the button.
To pause play, press the button. To resume play, press again.
To search for a particular point during playback, keep the or button pressed and release the button at
the desired point.
To skip to the beginning of a track during playback, press the or button repeatedly or turn MULTI
JOG until the desired track is displayed.
To remove discs, press the OP EN/CLOSE button.
To check the remaining time
During play, press the EDIT/CHECK button on the remote control while pressing the SHIFT button. The amount of
time remaining until all tracks finish playing is displayed. To restore the playing time display, repeat the above.
Selecting a track with the remote control
1 Press the DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc.
2 Press the numbered buttons 0-9, and +10 button to select a track.
Example:
To select the 25th tack, press the +10 twice and 5.
To select the 10th track, press the +10 and 0.
The selected track starts to play and play 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 the OPEN/CLOSE button 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.
CD PLAYING (cont.) pg. 12
RANDOM/REPEAT PLAY
Use the remote control.
RANDOM play
All the tracks on the selected disc or on all the discs can be played randomly.
REPEAT play
A single disc or all the discs can be played repeatedly.
Press the RANDOM/REPEAT button repeatedly.
Each time it is pressed, the function can be selected cyclically.
c
RANDOM is surrounded in red.
d
lights up on the display.
e
RANDOM is surrounded in red and light up on the display.
To play all discs, press the button to start play.
To play a single disc, press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3.
NOTE
During random play following operations are not possible:
- to select the tracks directly with the numbered buttons.
- to skip to the previously played track with the button or MULTI JOG.
PROGRAMMED PLAY
Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from any of the inserted discs.
Use the remote control
1 Press PRGM while pressing SHIFT in stop modes.
PRGM lights up.
2 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc.
Go to the next step when the tray stops rotating.
3 Press the numbered buttons 0-9 and +10 button to program a track.
Example:
To select the 25th track, press the +10, +10 and 5.
To select the 10th track, press the +10 and 0.
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