Aiwa XR-MS3 User Manual

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XR-MS3

OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250 PART H)

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMP

Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code

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 USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING T O 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Maintenance

Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating Instructions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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.

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.)

XR-MS3 SX-MS7

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

PREPARATIONS

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

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

BEFORE OPERATION ........................................................6

ECONOMIZING POWER .................................................... 7

DIMMING THE DISPLA Y.................................................... 7

SOUND

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

RADIO RECEPTION

MANUAL TUNING ...............................................................9

PRESETTING STATIONS ................................................ 10

TAPE PLAYBACK

BASIC OPERATIONS ...................................................... 11

CD PLAYING

BASIC OPERATIONS ...................................................... 13

RANDOM/REPEAT PLAY ................................................ 14

PROGRAMMED PLAY ..................................................... 14

TAPE RECORDING

BASIC RECORDING........................................................ 15

AI EDIT RECORDING ...................................................... 16

PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING............................... 17

CLOCK AND TIMER

SETTING THE CLOCK..................................................... 18

SETTING THE TIMER PLA YBACK

AND TIMER RECORDING .......................................... 18

SLEEP TIMER .................................................................. 19

OTHER CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ....................... 20

LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES ......................... 20

GENERAL

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

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................... 21

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

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

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PREPARATIONS

CONNECTIONS

Check your accessories

Remote control

Operating Instructions, etc.

Before connecting the AC cord

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

IMPORTANT

• Connect the speakers, antennas, and all optional equipment first. Finally, connect the AC cord.

• There are no differences between the front speakers. Both speakers can be connected as L (Left) or R (Right).

AM loop antenna

FM antenna

Connect the speaker cords to the speakers.

Connect the cords with the white stripes to + terminals and the other cords to – terminals.

Connect the speaker cords to the main unit.

The cords with the white stripes should be connected to the

terminals and the other cords to the terminals.

FM antenna

Right speaker

Speaker cord

AM loop antenna

Left speaker

to an AC outlet

AC cord

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Connect the supplied antennas.

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

AM loop antenna

FM antenna

Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.

The demo display will begin when the AC cord is plugged into an AC outlet for the first time after purchase . When the po wer is turned on, the demo display will end. When the power is turned off, the demo display will begin again. Until the clock is set, the demo display will begin whenever the power is turned off. (For setting the clock, see page 18.)

When the clock is set for the first time after purchase

All the display lights turn off when the power is off. (Only the red indicator lights up.) This is because the power economizing mode of the unit is activated, and is not a malfunction. T o vie w the clock in this case, press CLOCK while pressing SHIFT on the remote control so that the time is displayed for 4 seconds. Besides, the time will be displayed if you set the power economizing mode to "OFF." (See page 7 for details.)

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.

PREPARATIONS

To connect other optional equipment ➞ page 20.

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 for the best reception.

To stand the AM loop 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 SPEAKERS terminals.

• Do not leave objects gener ating magnetism 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 loop 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 loop antenna wire.

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REMOTE CONTROL

ENTER/ILLUMINATION

POWER

SHIFT

TAPE

AUX

TUNER/BAND

POWER

TUNER/BAND

PHONES

ENTER/

ILLUMINATION

zCD EJECT

Inserting batteries

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries.

R03 (AAA)

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.

To use the remote control

• Buttons on the remote control with the same names as those on the main unit can be used instead. There are operations performed by both the main unit and the remote control, but there are operations performed by the remote control only. Read this manual for each operation and the buttons that can be used.

• Some buttons on the remote control hav e two different functions. To use the function on the button, simply press the button. To use the function on the plate above the button, press the b utton while pressing SHIFT.

BEFORE OPERATION

To turn the unit on

Press one of the following buttons.

POWER:

The unit is turned on and enters the previously selected function mode.

TUNER/BAND:

The unit is turned on and tuned in to the previously received radio station.

CD on the remote control:

The unit is turned on and the loaded CD begins to play. If you load a CD or press z CD EJECT to remove the CD while the power is off, the unit will turn on and the CD function will be selected automatically.

TAPE on the remote control:

The unit is turned on and the loaded tape begins to play.

NOTE

• The l/d button on the remote control has the same function as the d button on the main unit.

• 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

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

SHIFT

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

etc.)

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Pressing AUX on the remote control also turns the unit on.

To turn the unit off

Press POWER again.

Turning on/off the illumination

The unit has two illumination lights; one around V OLUME/MUL TI JOG, and the other at the CD insertion slot.

These illumination lights can be turned on in one of the three different colors. While the power is on, press ENTER/ILLUMINA TION on the main unit, or press ENTER/ILLUMINATION while pressing SHIFT on the remote control. This turns on/off the illumination and changes its color in the following order:

1 Turns on in blue 2 Turns on in orange 3 Turns on in purple 4 Turns off

NOTE

• The above operation is not possible when ENTER/ ILLUMINATION is used as the ENTER button, i.e. when setting

the clock, etc.

• Turning on/off the illumination lights is not possible during the demo display or when the display brightness is set to the darker display (page 7).

Using headphones

Connect headphones with a stereo mini plug (ø3.5mm, 1/8 inch) to the PHONES jack . No sound is heard from the speakers while the headphones are plugged in.

DIMMING THE DISPLAY

ECO/DEMO

ECONOMIZING POWER

This unit allows you to regulate its power consumption by displaying nothing on the display while the power is off. This is

called the power economizing mode.

Press ECO/DEMO while the unit is turned off. Each press of this button changes the display status as f ollows:

1 Demo display (power economizing mode canceled) 2 Power economizing mode 3 Clock display (power economizing mode canceled)

When the power economizing mode is set

"Eco Mode" is displayed for 4 seconds, and everything on the display will clear. Only the red indicator above PO WER lights to show that the power is supplied to the unit.

This unit allows you to change the brightness of the display window according to your preference.

Press ECO/DEMO while the unit is turned on. Each press of this button changes the display brightness as follows:

1 Brighter display 2 Demo display 3 Darker display (The illumination lights also turn off.)

If the power is turned off after changing the display brightness, the display returns to the last status when the power is turned on the next time. If the power is turned off during the demo display, the display becomes brighter when the power is turned on again.

PREPARATIONS

Standby power consumption

If the power economizing mode is activated: 1.9 W

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SOUND

AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS

BBE

T-BASS

Qsurround

JOG MODE

VOLUME/

MULTI JOG

VOLUME

T urn V OLUME/MUL TI JOG on the main unit, or press V OLUME –/+ on the remote control.

The volume lev el is display ed as a number from 0 to 30 followed by MAX. When the power is turned off while the volume level is set to 22 or more, the volume level is automatically set to 21.

SUPER T -B ASS SYSTEM

VOLUME –/+

BBE SYSTEM

The BBE system enhances the clarity of high-frequency sound. Press JOG MODE repeatedly until "BBE" appears on the displa y . Then turn VOLUME/MULTI JOG right or left to select one of the three levels, or the off position within 6 seconds. The BBE level does not change cyclically.

(OFF)

To select with the remote control

Press BBE repeatedly.

Q SURROUND SYSTEM

The Q SURROUND system built into this unit uses only two speakers at the left and right to create an atmosphere that sounds as if you are surrounded by two front speakers and two rear speakers.

Press JOG MODE repeatedly until "Q-SUR" appears on the display. Then turn VOLUME/MULTI JOG so that the QSURROUND indicator lights within 6 seconds.

The T-BASS system enhances the realism of low-frequency sound. Press JOG MODE repeatedly until "T-BASS" appears on the display. Then turn VOLUME/MULTI JOG right or left to select one of the three levels, or the off position within 6 seconds . The T-BASS level does not change cyclically.

(OFF)

To select with the remote control

Press T-BASS repeatedly.

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.

Lights.

Displayed for 6 seconds.

To cancel the Q SURROUND effect

Repeat the above again so that the QSURROUND indicator goes off.

To operate with the remote control

Press Qsurround.

NOTE

• The Q SURROUND system does not work in monaural mode.

• When the Q SURROUND system is on, the sound may be distorted at a higher volume. If this happens, turn the volume down.

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RADIO RECEPTION

GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

This unit provides the following three diff erent equalization curves.

ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange JAZZ: Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music

Press JOG MODE repeatedly until "EQ" appears on the display. Then turn VOLUME/MULTI JOG right or left to select one of the three equalizer modes or the off position.

OFF

To select with the remote control

Press EQ repeatedly.

MANUAL TUNING

POWER

FUNCTION

SHIFT

DISPLAY

Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select the desired band.

FM AM

You can select the tuner function by pressing FUNCTION on the main unit repeatedly . In this case, select the desired band with TUNER/BAND.

Press f or g to select a station.

Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes. When a station is received, "TUNE" is displayed. During FM stereo reception, 1 is displayed.

TUNER/BAND

DISPLAY

MONO

SOUND

RADIO

RECEPTION

About the level indicator

The above display automatically changes to the level indicator after 4 seconds. The level indicator shows an approximate playback sound level.

To search for a station quickly (Auto Search)

Keep f or g pressed until the tuner starts searching for a station. After tuning in a station, the search stops. To stop the Auto Search manually, press f or g.

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

When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise

Press MONO on the remote control so that "MONO" lights up on the display. Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural. To restore stereo reception, press this button so that "MONO" disappears.

Sound adjustment during recording

The output volume and tone of the speakers or headphones may be freely varied without affecting the recording.

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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 d. 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.

To change the display

Press DISPLAY on the main unit, or press DISPLAY while pressing SHIFT on the remote control. The display changes in the following order:

1 Level indicator 2 Frequency of the tuned station

(Example: FM 90.00MHz)

PRESET STATION TUNING

Press TUNER/BAND to select a band.

Press d.

Each time the button is pressed, the next ascending preset number is selected.

Tuning by preset number

1 Press TUNER/BAND to select a band. 2 Press the numbered buttons on the remote control to select a

preset number:

Example:

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

To clear a preset station

Select the preset number of the station to be cleared. Then, press s, and press a within 4 seconds. The preset numbers of all other stations in the band with higher numbers are also decreased by one.

PRESETTING STATIONS

0-9,+10

3 1

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 a preset station directly.

Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select a band.

Press f or g to select a station.

Press a to store the station.

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

TUNER/BAND

NOTE

If there is a long period of power failure or disconnection of AC cord, the presetting of the stations is canceled. In this case , preset again.

Preset number

Frequency

Repeat steps 1 to 3.

The next station will not be stored if a total of 32 preset stations have already been stored. If you try presetting more than 32 stations, "PRST FULL" is displayed.

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TAPE PLAYBACK

BASIC OPERATIONS

zTAPE EJECT

TAPEDOLBY NR

FUNCTION

REV MODE JOG MODE

VOLUME/

MULTI JOG

DOLBY NR

LOADING A TAPE

• You can select a rev erse mode to play back one or both sides.

• Use Type I (normal), Type II (high/CrO tapes for playback.

Press TAPE on the remote control.

Or press FUNCTION on the main unit repeatedly until "T APE" appears on the display.

Press z T APE EJECT to open the cassette holder .

zTAPE EJECT

SHIFT

2) or Type IV (metal)

PLAYING BACK A TAPE

Load a tape.

Press DOLBY NR on the main unit repeatedly, or press DOLBY NR repeatedly while pressing SHIFT on the remote control.

For tapes recorded with DOLBY NR, turn on the h NR

indication. For tapes recorded without DOLBY NR, turn off the h NR indication.

You can also use JOG MODE and VOLUME MULTI JOG: Press JOG MODE repeatedly until "DOLBY NR" appears on the display , then within 6 seconds , turn VOLUME/MULTI JOG to turn on or off the h NR indication.

Press d to start play.

Playback side of the tape

The tape counter indicates the tape running length. (It disappears when no tape is loaded.)

C: The side facing upward is being played (forward). X: The opposite side is being played (reverse).

RADIO

RECEPTION

TAPE

PLAYBACK

Load a tape with the exposed side facing to the right.

Fully insert the tape into the cassette holder until it clicks.

Exposed side

Push the cassette holder to close.

To select a reverse mode

Press REV MODE and the mode changes.

To play one side only, select p. To play from the side facing upward to the opposite side once only, select [. To play both sides repeatedly, select ].

About the level indicator

The above display automatically changes to the level indicator after 4 seconds. The level indicator shows an approximate playback sound lev el.

T o stop pla y, press s. To pause play, press a. To resume play, press again. T o change the playback side, press d in play or pause mode. To fast forward or rewind, press f or g in stop mode.

Then press s to stop the tape.

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

Press TAPE on the remote control. The power is turned on and play of the loaded tape begins.

To set the tape counter to 0000

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

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DISPLAY

SHIFT

DISPLAY

To change the display in playback mode

Press DISPLAY on the main unit, or press DISPLAY while pressing SHIFT on the remote control. The display changes in the following order:

1 Level indicator 2 Tape counter

(Example: TAPE 0185)

About cassette tapes

• T o 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 e xtremely thin and easily deformed or damaged. They are not recommended.

• T ake up an y slac k in the tape with a pencil or similar tool before use. Slack tape may break or jam in the unit.

Tab for side A

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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CD PLAYING

BASIC OPERATIONS

zCD EJECT

About the level indicator

The display automatically changes to the level indicator after 4 seconds. The level indicator shows an approximate playback sound lev el.

DISPLAY

0-9,+10

FUNCTION

SHIFT

DISPLAY

LOADING A DISC

Press CD on the remote control.

Or press FUNCTION on the main unit repeatedly until "CD" appears on the display.

Insert a disc with the label side facing to the right and gently push it until it is loaded automatically inside the unit.

Do not push the disc forcibly.

NOTE

If you insert a disc with the label side facing to the left, "CD Error" will be displayed. Press z CD EJECT to remove the disc, and insert it again correctly.

Music calendar (only the first 20 tracks are displayed)

Total number of tracks

Total playing time

• Pressing g repeatedly in stop mode shows the playing time of each track one after another.

PLAYING A DISC

Load a disc.

To change the display in playback mode

Press DISPLAY on the main unit, or press DISPLAY while pressing SHIFT on the remote control. The display changes in the following order:

1 Level indicator 2 Track number being played and elapsed playing time

(Example: 3Tr 3:43)

3 Track number being played and remaining time of play

(Example: 3Tr –26:15)

• During random play or programmed play, remaining time of playback is not displayed.

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

pressed and release the button at the desired point.

T o skip to the beginning of a trac k during play, press f or g repeatedly .

T o remove the disc, press z CD EJECT.

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

Press CD on the remote control. The pow er is turned on and the loaded disc begins to play. To replace the disc before play, press z CD EJECT to remove the disc.

Selecting a track with the remote control

Press the numbered buttons 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.

NOTE

• 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.

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

• Do not try to load another disc while a disc has already been loaded.

TAPE

PLAYBACK

CD PLAYING

Press d.

The first track begins to play.

Number of track being played

Elapsed playing time

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PROGRAM

REPEAT

RANDOM

PROGRAMMED PLAY

Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from the loaded disc. Use the remote control.

In stop mode, press PROGRAM while pressing SHIFT so that "PRGM" appears on the display.

SHIFT

0-9,+10

RANDOM/REPEAT PLA Y

Use the remote control.

Random play

All the tracks on the disc can be played randomly.

Press RANDOM while pressing SHIFT so that "RANDOM" appears on the display.

To cancel random play, press RANDOM while pressing SHIFT so that "RANDOM" goes off.

NOTE

During random play, the following operations are not possible.

- selecting tracks directly with the numbered buttons. If a numbered button is pressed, random play will be canceled.

- going back to a previously played track with f.

Repeat play

A single track or all tracks can be played repeatedly.

Press REPEAT repeatedly while pressing SHIFT.

""1" lights up when the single track repeat play is selected, and """ lights up when the all tracks repeat play is selected.

Press the numbered buttons and +10 to program a track.

Example:

To select the 12th track, press +10 and 2. To select the 20th track, press +10, +10 and 0.

Selected track number

Program number

Total number of selected tracks

Total playing time of the selected tracks

Repeat step 2 to program other tracks.

Press l/d (or d on the main unit) to star t play.

To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT repeatedly while pressing SHIFT until """ and "1" disappear.

To repeat random play

First press RANDOM while pressing SHIFT to activate random play. Then press REPEAT while pressing SHIFT so that """ lights up.

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To check the program

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

To clear the program

Press s in stop mode.

To add tracks to the program

Before playing, repeat step 2. The track will be programmed after the last track.

To change the programmed tracks

Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.

NOTE

• During programmed play, you cannot select the tracks directly with the numbered buttons or perform random play.

• In the following cases, the total playing time of programmed tracks is displayed as "--:--", which means you cannot check the total playing time of programmed trac ks, but the programmed tracks are still registered in memory.

- the total playing time of programmed tracks exceeds 99

minutes and 59 seconds.

- you selected a track having a track number 31 or higher.

• Repeating programmed play is also possible.

TAPE RECORDING

BASIC RECORDING

wREC/REC MUTE

FUNCTION

DOLBY NR

4 7

JOG MODE

VOLUME/

MULTI JOG

Preparation

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

• Use T ype I (normal) and T ype II (high/CrO

Press TAPE on the remote control, or press FUNCTION on the main unit repeatedly until "TAPE" appears on the display.

Press z T APE EJECT to open the cassette holder .

Load the tape to be recorded with the side to be recorded on first facing upward.

SHIFT

2) tapes for recording.

• You can use FUNCTION on the main unit to select the source. If the source to be recorded is a radio broadcast, first press

FUNCTION so that "FM" or "AM" appears, then press TUNER/BAND to select the band.

Press w REC/REC MUTE to start recording.

When recording from a CD, CD pla y and tape recording start simultaneously. When recording from connected equipment, start play of the connected equipment.

To stop recording, press s. When recording from a CD, press s again to stop play. T o pause recording, press a. (Applicable when recording from a radio broadcast or connected equipment.) To resume recording, press again.

INSERTING BLANK SPACES

4-second blank spaces can be inserted at the desired point during recording. (Applicable when the source is a radio broadcast or connected equipment.) 1 Press w REC/REC MUTE during recording or while in

recording pause mode. 4 flashes for 4 seconds and the tape runs without recording. After 4 seconds, the deck enters the recording pause mode.

2 Press a to resume recording.

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

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

CD PLAYING

TAPE

RECORDING

Insert the tape fully into the cassette holder until it clicks, then push the cassette holder to close.

Press REV MODE to select the reverse mode.

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

When recording from the side facing downward, the tape stops at the end of recording of this side, even if the reverse mode is set to [ or ].

Turn Dolby NR on or off using DOLBY NR on the main unit, SHIFT and DOLBY NR on the remote control, or JOG MODE and VOLUME/MULTI JOG on the main unit. (See page 11, "PLAYING BA CK A TAPE" for details.)

To record with DOLBY NR, turn on the h NR indication. T o record without DOLBY NR, turn off the h NR indication.

Select and prepare the source to be recorded.

To recor d from a radio broadcast, press TUNER/B AND and

tune in to a station. To record from a CD, press CD on the remote control, then load the disc and press f or g to select the track to be recorded first.

To record from the equipment connected to the VIDEO/ AUX jacks, press AUX on the remote control, and prepare to

play.

TO ERASE RECORDING

1 Load the tape to be erased into the deck. 2 Set the tape to the point where the erasure is to be started. 3 Press AUX on the remote control.

If optional equipment is connected to the VIDEO/AUX jacks, turn it off.

4 Press w REC/REC MUTE to start erasure.

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AI EDIT RECORDING

f,g

FUNCTION

JOG MODE

VOLUME/

MULTI JOG

DOLBY NR

The AI edit 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 necessar y, the track order is rearranged so that no track is cut short. (AI: Artificial Intelligence)

NOTE

• Use T ype I (normal) and T ype II (high/CrO

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

Load the tape, and turn Dolby NR on or off using DOLBY NR on the main unit, SHIFT and DOLBY NR on the remote control, or JOG MODE and VOLUME/MULTI JOG on the main unit. (See pa ge 11, "PLAYING BACK A TAPE" for details.)

Load the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing upward.

Press CD on the remote control (or press FUNCTION on the main unit repeatedly) so that "CD" appears, and load the disc.

Press EDIT repeatedly while pressing SHIFT on the remote control until "EDIT" lights up and "AI" flashes on the display.

DOLBY NR

wREC/REC MUTE

2) tapes for recording.

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

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

• f and g are also a vailable to designate the tape length.

Tape length

Number of programmed tracks on side A

Remaining time of side A

Press w REC/REC MUTE to start recording.

The tape is rewound to the beginning of the side facing upw ard, the lead segment is played through for 10 seconds, and recording starts. When recording on the side facing upward (side A) ends, recording on the opposite side (side B) starts.

To stop recording

Press s. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.

To clear the edit program

Press s repeatedly in stop mode so that "EDIT" disappears on the display.

To check the order of the programmed track numbers

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

Programmed track numbers

Tape side Track number

Program number

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 sign mark), instead of the time remaining on the tape (with the minus sign mark).

NOTE

• Recording is prohibited 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.

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PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING

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.

f,g

DOLBY NR

24,5

FUNCTION

JOG MODE

VOLUME/

MULTI JOG

DOLBY NR

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

NOTE

• 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.

• You can record up to 30 tracks by programmed edit function.

• You can set up to 30th track numbers by programmed edit function.

Load the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing upward.

3,7

wREC/REC MUTE

Selected track Program number

Total number of programmed tracks

Remaining time of side A

Press EDIT repeatedly while pressing SHIFT on the remote control to select side B and program the tracks for side B.

After confirming "B" on the display, repeat step 5.

Tape side B (opposite side)

Press w REC/REC MUTE to start recording.

TAPE RECORDING

Press CD on the remote control (or press FUNCTION on the main unit repeatedly) so that "CD" appears, and load the disc.

Press EDIT repeatedly while pressing SHIFT on the remote control until "EDIT" lights up and "PRGM" flashes on the display.

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

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

• f and g are also a vailable to designate the tape length.

Tape side A (side facing upward)

Maximum recording time for side A

Press the numbered buttons to program a track.

Example: T o select the 10th track, press the numbered buttons +10 and 0.

To stop recording

Press s. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.

To clear the edit program

Press s repeatedly in stop mode so that "EDIT" disappears on the display.

To check the order of the programmed track numbers

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

Programmed track numbers

Tape side Track number

Program number

To change the program of each side

Press EDIT while pressing SHIFT on the remote control to select side A or B, and press s to clear the program of the selected side. Then program tracks again.

NOTE

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

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CLOCK AND TIMER

SETTING THE CLOCK

f,g

ENTER/

ILLUMINATION

VOLUME/

MULTI JOG

Press CLOCK while pressing SHIFT on the remote control. (You may press a on the main unit or on the remote control while the power is off.)

The clock is displayed. (The ":" between the hours and minutes flashes.) When the power code is plugged into an AC outlet for the first time after purchase or when the clock setting is canceled due to a power failure, the entire clock display flashes.

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

Turn VOLUME/MULTI JOG to the right to advance the time and to the left to move the time back. The speed with which the time changes varies according to how fast you turn VOLUME/MULTI JOG. You can also press f or g. Holding these buttons down will vary the time in 10-minute units.

Press ENTER/ILLUMINATION or a.

Y ou ma y press ENTER/ILLUMINA TION while pressing SHIFT on the remote control. The clock starts form 00 seconds.

To view the clock when another display is in the display window

Press CLOCK while pressing SHIFT on the remote control. The time is displayed f or 4 seconds and then the original display reappears. However, the clock cannot be displayed during recording.

CLOCK

SHIFT

ENTER/ILLUMINATION

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 remo val of the power cord. The current time needs to be reset.

SETTING THE TIMER PLAYBACK AND TIMER RECORDING

TUNER/BAND, AUX,CD,TAPE

POWER

FUNCTION

TUNER/BAND

JOG MODE

VOLUME/

MULTI JOG

ENTER/

ILLUMINATION

The unit can be turned on at a specified time every day with the built-in timer. First, make sure the clock is set correctly.

Select the source.

Use FUNCTION on the main unit or one of the function b uttons (TUNER/BAND, AUX, CD or TAPE) on the remote control to select the source for timer playback or timer recording.

Select timer playback or timer recording.

Press JOG MODE repeatedly until "TIMER" appears on the display, and within 6 seconds, turn VOLUME/MULTI JOG to select timer playback or timer recording. When using the remote control, press TIMER repeatedly while pressing SHIFT.

TIMER

SLEEP

POWER

SHIFT

ENTER/ILLUMINATION

"TIMER5PLAY" for timer playback "TIMER5REC" for timer recording

To switch to the 24-hour standard

Press CLOCK while pressing SHIFT on the remote control, 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.

When the clock is set for the first time after purchase

All the display lights turn off when the power is off. (Only the red indicator lights up.) This is because the power economizing mode of the unit is activated, and is not a malfunction. To view the clock in this case, press CLOCK while pressing SHIFT on the remote control so that the time is displayed f or 4 seconds . (Alternatively, press ENTER/ILLUMINATION or a on the main unit.) Besides, the time will be displayed if you deactivate the power economizing mode. (See page 7 for details.)

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Within 6 seconds, press ENTER/ILLUMINATION.

When using the remote control, press ENTER/ILLUMINA TION while pressing SHIFT. Time and source display flash alternately.

Set the timer-on time.

Turn VOLUME/MULTI JOG to the right to advance the time and to the left to move the time back. The speed with which the time changes varies according to how fast you turn VOLUME/MULTI JOG. Y ou can also use f or g. Holding these buttons down will vary the time in 10-minute units.

Press ENTER/ILLUMINATION.

When using the remote control, press ENTER/ILLUMINA TION while pressing SHIFT.

Within 4 seconds, set the duration for the timeractivated period.

Turn VOLUME/MULTI JOG, or press f or g to set the duration. The duration can be set between 5 and 240 minutes in 5minute units.

Timer-activated period

Within 4 seconds, press ENTER/ILLUMINATION.

When using the remote control, press ENTER/ILLUMINA TION while pressing SHIFT. If no button is pressed, the chosen duration is automatically set after 4 seconds.

NOTE

• Timer recording from a CD cannot be made.

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

• If you use the unit while the timer is set, repeat steps 8 to 10 to prepare the source and the recording destination, and adjust the volume and tone before turning off the power.

To check the timer setting

Press TIMER while pressing SHIFT on the remote control. The selected source, the timer-on time, and the duration f or the timeractivated period will be displayed for 4 seconds.

To change the timer setting

Set the timer again from the beginning.

To cancel the timer standby mode

Press JOG MODE repeatedly to call up the timer setting displa y, then turn VOLUME/MULTI JOG so that "TIMER OFF" is displayed, and press ENTER/ILLUMINATION. When using the remote control, press TIMER repeatedly while pressing SHIFT so that "TIMER OFF" is displayed.

TIMER

CLOCK AND

8 Prepare the source.

For timer playback of a tape, load the tape into the deck. For timer play of a CD, load the CD. For timer play/recording of a r adio broadcast, press TUNER/ BAND to select the band and tune in to the desired station. For timer play/recording of the equipment connected to the VIDEO/AUX jacks , set the timer of the equipment so that play begins at the same time.

For timer recording: Load the tape to be recorded.

Adjust the volume and tone.

The source sound will be audible at the volume set here when the power turns on at the set time. Howev er, if po wer economizing mode is activated, the v olume for timer recording will be 0 (minimum level). To monitor the sound being recorded, deactivate the power economizing mode.

Press POWER to turn off the unit.

5, or 5 and 4 remain on the display after the power is turned off (when the power economizing mode is deactivated). When the timer-on time is reached, the unit turns on and begins to play (or to record) the selected source. If the volume lev el was set to higher than 21 when the power has turned off, it is automatically set to 21 when the unit turns on by the timer.

SLEEP TIMER

You can turn off the unit automatically at any desired time within 4 hours.

Press JOG MODE repeatedly until "SLEEP" appears on the display.

When using the remote control, press SLEEP while pressing SHIFT.

Within 4 seconds, press f or g, or turn VOLUME/MULTI JOG to specify the time until the power is turned off.

The time can be set between 5 and 240 minutes in 5-minute units.

Specified time

T o check the time remaining until the po wer is turned off

Press JOG MODE repeatedly until "SLEEP" appears on the display, or press SLEEP while pressing SHIFT on the remote control. The remaining time is displayed for 4 seconds.

To cancel the sleep timer

Press JOG MODE repeatedly until "SLEEP" appears on the display, and turn VOLUME/MULTI JOG so that "SLEEP OFF" is displayed. When using the remote control, press SLEEP twice while pressing SHIFT.

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OTHER CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

VIDEO/AUX DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL)

SUPER WOOFER

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

Analog sound signals can be input through these jacks. Use a cable with RCA phono plugs to connect audio equipment (turntables, LD players, MD players, VCRs, TV, etc.). Connect the red plug to the R jack, and the white plug to the L jack.

When connecting a turntable

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

LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES

POWER

AUX

TO PLAY EQ UIPMENT CONNECTED TO THE VIDEO/AUX JACKS

Press AUX on the remote control, or press FUNCTION on the main unit repeatedly until "AUX" appears on the display.

Play the connected equipment.

To change a source name in the display

When AUX on the remote control is pressed, "AUX" is displayed initially. It can be changed to "VIDEO" or "TV". With the power on, press PO WER while pressing a on the main unit. Repeat the procedure to select one of the names.

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) JACK

CD digital sound signals can be output through this jack. Use an optical cable to connect digital audio equipment (digital amplifier, DAT deck, MD recorder, etc.). Remove the dust cap a from DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack. Then, connect an optical cable plug to DIGIT AL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

DIGITAL

OUT

(OPTICAL)

When DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack is not being used

Attach the supplied dust cap.

DIGITAL

OUT

(OPTICAL)

3 SUPER WOOFER JACK

Connect an optional powered sub woofer with a b uilt-in amplifier to the jack.

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GENERAL

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 tape heads

When the tape heads are dirty;

- high frequency sound is not emitted

- the sound is not adequately high

- the sound is off-balance

- the tape cannot be erased

- the tape cannot be recorded on

After every 10 hours of use, clean the tape heads with a head cleaning cassette. Refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette for details.

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 of use, demagnetize the heads with any commercially available demagnetizer.

Care of CDs

• When a CD becomes dirty, wipe the CD from the center out with a cleaning cloth.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the unit fails to perform as described in these Operating Instructions, check the following guide.

GENERAL There is no sound.

• Is the AC cord connected properly?

• Is there a bad connection? (➞ page 4)

• There may be a short circuit in the speaker terminals. ➞ Disconnect the AC cord, then correct the speaker

connections.

• Was an incorrect function button pressed?

Sound is emitted from one speaker only.

• Is the other speaker disconnected?

An erroneous display or a malfunction occurs.

➞ Reset the unit as stated below.

All the display lights turn off when the power is off.

• Is the power economizing mode activated? (➞ page 7)

The power is not turned on

➞ Disconnect the AC cord, and connect it again in a few

seconds.

TUNER SECTION There is constant, wave-like static.

• Is the antenna connected properly? (➞ page 4)

• Is the signal weak? ➞ Connect an outdoor antenna.

The reception contains noise interferences or the sound is distorted.

• Is the system picking up e xternal noise or multipath distortion?

➞ Change the or ientation of the antenna. ➞ Move the unit away from other electrical appliances.

OTHER

CONNECTIONS

GENERAL

• After playing a CD, store the CD in its case. Do not leave the CD in places that are hot or humid.

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 downg rade the sound quality and cause noise.

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

To reset

If an unusual condition occurs in the display window or the cassette deck, reset the unit as follows.

1 Press POWER to turn off the power. 2 Press POWER while pressing s. Ev erything stored in memory

after purchase is canceled, and a demo display will appear. 3 Press POWER again to turn on the power. If the power cannot be turned off in step 1 because of a malfunction, reset by disconnecting the AC cord, and connect it again. Then carry out step 2.

CASSETTE DECK SECTION The tape does not run.

• Is the deck in pause mode? (➞ page 11)

The sound is off-balance or not adequately high.

• Is the playback head dirty? (➞ page 21)

Recording is not possible.

• Is the erasure prevention tab on the tape broken off? (➞ page

12)

• Is the recording head dirty? (➞ page 21)

Erasure is not possible.

• Is the erasure head dirty? (➞ page 21)

• Is a metal tape being used?

High frequency sound is not emitted.

• Is the recording/playback head dirty? (➞ page 21)

• Is a tape recorded without Dolby NR pla yed back with the Dolby NR system operating? (➞ page 12)

CD PLAYER SECTION The CD player does not play.

• Is the disc correctly inserted? (➞ page 13)

• Is the disc dirty? (➞ page 21)

• Is the lens affected by condensation? ➞ Wait for a few hours and try again.

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