Hitachi AX-M20E Instruction Manual

MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM

AX-M20E(BS)

Instruction Manual

AUTO REVERSE

MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM AX-M20

CD Sync.

PRESET

EQ.

X-BASS

REC

REV MODE

REC

COMPACT

disc

OPEN

PLAYSTOPPLAYPAUSE

VOLUME

HITACHI

MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM

TIMER/

CLOCK

SNOOZE

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2

4

5

7

8

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10 +

REPEAT

ST/MONORANDOM

CD/TUNER

REW.

F.FWD

CT

PTY PANEL RDS

X-BASS

PRESET EQ

REMOTE CONTROLLER

RB-AXM20

HITACHI

AUTO PRESET

SLEEP

POWER

3

DIMMER

AUX

6

BAND/

9

TUNER

CD

PROGRAM/

TAPE

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VOLUME

STANDBY/ON

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AX-M20

VERTICAL LOADING MECHANISM

TUNER PRESET CD OPEN/CLOSE

TUNER

DOWN UP

BAND

TAPE

AUX

REMOTE SENSOR

CD

PHONES

NOTICE

The STANDBY/ON button on the front panel switches the unit from ON to STANDBY but does not isolate the unit from the mains supply. If it is to be left unattended for a long period, it is recommended that the unit is switched to standby and the mains plug is removed from the socket.

Before operating please read all these instructions thoroughly.

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SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE

SAFE USE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

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DO

read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

DO

ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO

consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or

safety of your equipment.

DO

be careful with glass panels or doors on the equipment.

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(For UK)

DON’T

normally, or if it is damaged in any way-switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T DON’T

stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T

tracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving a vehicle.

DON’T

age your hearing.

DON’T

furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T

complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T

continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working

remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically

use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are dis-

listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently dam-

obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft

use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws - to ensure

allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

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NEVER

slots or any other opening in the case - this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

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NEVER

kind. It is better to be safe than sorry!

let anyone especially children push anything into holes,

guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards: EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN60555-2 and EN60555-3. Following the provisions of 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC Directives.

IMPORTANT

The mains lead on this equipment may be supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS1362 fuse must be used of the same rating. If the fuse cover is detachable never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required, ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug. Fuse covers are available from your dealer.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

Should it be necessary to change the mains plug, this must be carried out by a competent person, preferably a qualified electrician.

If there is no alternative to cutting off the mains plug, ensure that you dispose of it immediately, having first removed the fuse, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue : NEUTRAL Brown : LIVE

As these colours may not correspond to the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED.

On no account connect either of these wires to the terminal marked E or by the earth symbol

Alternatively, this equipment may be supplied with a rewireable plug already fitted, which may be removed if not suitable and an alternative fitted in accordance with the preceding instructions.

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or coloured green or green and yellow.

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PRECAUTIONS

• If no sound is emitted from the speakers when the volume is raised, lower the volume, switch the STANDBY/ON button to STANDBY, and check to see if the speaker cords are properly connected.

• This unit contains a muting circuit and it takes about 2 – 4 seconds until this unit reaches stable operation after switching the STANDBY/ON.

• Never open the covers or touch the inside or insert a metal objects. Any of these could cause an electric shock or a fault.

• When thunder starts, unplug the power cord and disconnect the antenna.

• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

• To clean cabinet and panels when dirty, clean off dirt on the surfaces with a dry cloth. Never use thinner, benzene or alcohol, for these will damage the surface finish.

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Protect the unit against excessive heat (e.g. direct sunlight), dust and moisture.

• Discs which can be played on the CD player have the following mark on them:

• Be carefull not to damage the power supply cord. Be sure to hold the plug when pulling it out; do not pull the cord.

• Do not install the set in a confined location; otherwise, heat dissipation will be poor and malfunctions may occur.

• Do not place foreign objects in the disc compartment. It may cause damage to the mechanism.

• Do not move the sound system suddenly from a very cold room into a warm room. When a chilled CD player is moved suddenly to a warm location, condensation may form on the pickup lens, preventing proper operation. In this case, wait 1 – 2 hours before resuming play.

• During playback, if the CD player is subjected to a sudden shock or jolt, some noise may be produced. This is not a malfunction.

• The CD player has wide dynamic range. As a result, if you turn your amplifier’s volume up too high during soft (low volume) parts of a program, your speakers may be damaged when the dynamic range of a sudden loud passage is produced.

• Do not store discs in high-temperature, high-humidity locations. The discs may develop warps and become unable to play. Also, discs with moisture on them may be unplayable. Wipe any moisture off with a soft, dry cloth, and be sure discs are fully dry before using.

• Do not leave a disc inside the CD player when it is not used for a long period.

• Please do not use compact discs with cellophane or with labels attached or those CD with peeled off stains, such as rental CD. If such discs were used on a CD player, they may get trapped inside the unit and cause malfunction.

• CD with special shapes (heart-shaped CDs, octagonal CDs etc.) cannot be played on this set. Attempting to do so may damage the set. Do not use such CDs.

SAFEGUARDS

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This unit been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. In order not to defeat the safeguards, observe the following instructions for its installations, use and servicing.

INSTALLATION

Avoid the use of this unit in high temperature areas (such as near heating equipment) or in direct sunlight. Do not block the unit from radiating heat.

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SPECIAL FEATURES

➣

Sound Enhancement

- Enhance low frequency response with Dynamic Bass.

- Choose from a variety of preset sound settings to match your music, POP,

ROCK, CLASSIC etc.

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Tuner

- PLL synthesizer tuner with 20 preset stations for FM and MW respectively.

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CD Player

- Motorized CD door opening for vertical disc loading.

- CD Synchronized recording for one touch recording from CD to Tape.

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Tape Deck

- Auto reverse function for uninterrupted playback.

- Bi-directional playback and recording capability.

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Programmable Clock and Timer

- Timer playback for tuner, CD and AUX.

- Automatic sleep function.

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Speaker System

- 2-way bass reflex speaker system.

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Comprehensive Remote Control

CONTENTS

System Connections .............................. 6

Connecting Antennas ............................. 7

Connecting Speakers ............................. 8

Connecting Sub Woofer ......................... 8

Connecting Auxiliary Equipment ............ 9

Connecting Optical Digital Equipment.. 10

Mains Power Supply ............................ 10

Key to Illustrations ........................... 11-13

Using Remote Control .......................... 14

Function and Features .................... 15-18

Troubleshooting ................................... 19

Specifications ....................................... 20

Listen to the Radio ............................... 21

Presetting Radio Stations..................... 22

Auto Presetting Radio Stations ............ 23

Recalling Preset Stations ..................... 23

Sound Modes ....................................... 23

Receiving RDS Broadcasts .................. 24

PTY Search .......................................... 25

Playing CDs .................................26 & 27

Programming CD Tracks...................... 28

Direct Access CD Play ......................... 29

Random CD Play

(Remote Control Only) ....................... 29

Repeat CD Play ................................... 30

Playing Tapes ............................... 31 & 32

Play Features ....................................... 32

Recording from the Radio .................... 33

Tape Erasing ........................................ 34

CD Synchronized Recording ................ 34

Setting the Clock .................................. 35

Setting the Sleep Timer ........................ 35

Setting the Start/Stop Timer ................. 36

Timer Playback .................................... 37

Using Headphones............................... 38

Recording Protection............................ 38

Maintenance (Cassette Deck) .............. 39

Maintenance (CD Player) ..................... 39

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LOCATION OF CAUTION LABEL

SIDE VIEW

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

REAR VIEW

A

Å – Connecting Antennas ı – Connecting Speakers Ç – Connecting Subwoofer Î – Connecting Auxiliary

Equipment

‰ – Connecting Optical

Digital Equipment

Ï – Mains Power Supply

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Å CONNECTING ANTENNAS

AM antenna connection and adjustment

AM loop antenna (provided)

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FM antenna connection and adjustment

FM outdoor antenna (optional)

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FM EXT

AM

LOOP

AM EXT

Insert in the direction of the arrow

FM feeder antenna (provided)

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Coaxial cable

(1) (3)

20mm

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AM

LOOP

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FM EXT

AM EXT

ı CONNECTING SPEAKERS

Speaker cord connection

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Connect the Black cord to the (-) terminal.

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Connect the Black cord to the (-) terminal and the Red cord to the (+) terminal.

Right speaker (rear side)

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Connect the cord from the speaker on the left to the (LEFT) terminals and the cord from the speaker on the right to the (RIGHT) terminals.

Left speaker (rear side)

Ç CONNECTING SUB WOOFER

SUB WOOFER

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OPTIONAL

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Î CONNECTING AUXILIARY

EQUIPMENT

Connection of external audio units for playback sound from this unit

Cassette deck, MD player or turntable

LR

LINE IN (AUX)

LINE OUT

Signal cord (optional)

(with built-in equalizer) (optional)

LINE OUT

Connection with cassette deck, etc. for recording from this unit

LR

LINE IN (AUX)

LINE OUT

Signal cord (optional)

Cassette deck, etc. (optional)

LINE IN

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CONNECTING OPTICAL

DIGITAL EQUIPMENT

Connection to an optical device

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MAINS POWER SUPPLY

Mains Supply

Connect the optical digital cord to this unit after removing the terminal cover from the optical terminal.

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT

Optical digital cord (optional)

OPTICAL DIGITAL IN

MD recorder, etc. (optional)

LR

To AC outlet 230 V 50 Hz

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KEY TO ILLUSTRATIONS

FRONT VIEW

REMOTE SENSOR

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STANDBY

TOP VIEW

TUNER PRESET CD OPEN/CLOSE

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X-BASS

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KEY TO ILLUSTRATIONS

GENERAL SECTION

2 LCD Display 4 Remote Sensor 7 PHONES Jack 0 STANDBY/ON Button ! AUX Button % VOLUME Control Knob + X-BASS Button ¡ PRESET EQ. Button ∞ DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

§ RESET Button ¶ AC Mains

• BEAT CUT Switch

TUNER SECTION

5 BAND Selection Button 6 TUNING Up

- TUNER PRESET Button = TUNING Down

CASSETTE DECK

~ TAPE Button @ Cassette Door # Continuous Play Button $ Cassette Door EJECT Button 0 ^ Forward Play Button 3 & STOP Button 7 * Both Side Play Button [ ( FAST FORWARD / REWIND Button ¡ ) REWIND / FAST FORWARD Button 1 _ CD Sync. Record Button ™ RECORD Button ¶ £ PAUSE Button 8 ¢ Reverse Play Button 2

CD PLAYER SECTION

1 CD Door 3 CD OPEN / CLOSE Button 6 FORWARD SEARCH / SKIP

Button ¡/¢

8 PLAY / PAUSE Button 6 9 STOP Button 7 = BACK SEARCH / SKIP Button 4/1

REMOTE CONTROL

ª SLEEP Button º POWER Button – DIMMER Button ≠ AUX Button Ÿ BAND / TUNER Button ⁄ CD PLAY / PAUSE Button 3/8 ¤ CD STOP Button 7 ‹ TAPE Button › PROGRAM / AUTO PRESET Button ﬁ TAPE STOP Button ﬂ TAPE PAUSE Button ‡ TAPE FORWARD PLAY Button ° TAPE REVERSE PLAY Button

· RDS Button ‚ PANEL Button — VOLUME Buttons (– / +) ± TIMER / SNOOZE Button [ CLOCK Button ] Number 0-9, 10+ Buttons \ REPEAT / STEREO / MONO Button { RANDOM Button } CD BACK SEARCH / SKIP

Button 4/1 / TUNING DOWN ∞

| CD FORWARD SEARCH / SKIP

Button ¡/¢ / TUNING UP 5

“ TAPE REWIND Button ‘ TAPE FAST FORWARD Button « CT Button ” PTY Button ’ X-BASS Button » PRESET EQ. Button

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BATTERY INSERTION

3V [2 X “AA” cell OR IEC R6 OR JIS R6P (JIS SUM-3)]

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1. Point the remote control at the remote sensor (1) when operating.

2. The remote control may not be effective in the strong day light.

3. Never get the remote control wet.

4. Replace the batteries when the performance of the remote control becomes unstable.

NOTES: • Do not use new and old batteries or different kinds of batteries

together.

• During radio listening (MW), if you operate the remote control extremely close to the sound system, some noise may be produced.

ON/STANDBY

SENSOR

TUNER PRESET CD OPEN/CLOSE

TUNING

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X-BASS

PRESET EQ

REMOTE CONTROLLER

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DIMMER

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FUNCTION AND FEATURES

GENERAL SECTION

SWITCHING THE SYSTEM ON AND PUTTING IT INTO STANDBY MODE

• Switching ON : The STANDBY indicator goes off. The display window backlight lights up.

• Switching to STANDBY : The STANDBY indicator lights up. The display window backlight goes off

and only the clock is indicated.

CLOCK AND TIMER

The player’s programmable TIMER can be used to automatically start or stop playing any sound source or start recording from the radio at a predetermined time. (To set the TIMERS refer to pages 35-36)

Additionally, there is a SLEEP TIMER for automatically putting your set into low power mode if it is left idle for a preset time period. (Refer to page 35)

ONE TOUCH OPERATION (COMPU PLAY)

• Even when the power is set to STANDBY, pressing one of the buttons shown below will automatically turn on the sound system. A sound source is chosen, and play begins.

Function mode

CD

TUNING

BAND

TAPE

AUX

• When the OPEN/CLOSE button is pressed, the CD door open/close however the sound source does not switch.

Note: When switching off the power, be sure to press the STANDBY/ON button.

CD

TUNER

TAPE

AUX

When this button is pressed with a CD loaded, CD playback begins.

When this button is pressed, the tuner is engaged.

When this button is pressed, the tape is engaged.

A sound source connected to the LINE IN (AUX) terminal can be engaged.

Operations

VOLUME, X-BASS AND OTHER CONTROLS

• VOLUME buttons (using the remote control unit) + : Use to increase the volume – : Use to decrease the volume

EXTRA BASS EFFECT

Pressing the X-BASS [25] Button alternates between Extra Bass ON and OFF. When X-Bass is ON, the X-BASS indicator will be visible on the LCD display.

ON : X-BASS indicator lights up. X-BASS sound is activated. OFF : X-BASS indicator goes off. X-BASS sound is not activated.

• DIMMER Button (using the remote control unit) When the power is switched on, pressing this button dims the display window’s backlight. When the button is pressed again, the display window returns to its normal brightness.

• PRESET EQ Button POPS : More presence in the vocals and midrange ROCK : Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass CLASSIC : Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble JAZZ : Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music FLAT : Natural sound

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RESET

If operations or the display malfunctions: Many functions of this unit are controlled by microprocessors which are vulnerable to electromagnetic interference. To restore your systems functions in such an event, make sure the unit in standby mode and then press the reset switch. You will also have to preset your radio stations again because pressing the reset switch clears the preset stations.

Rear view

LR

Press RESET switch inside the unit with a cocktail stick. Do not use a metal stick.

TUNER SECTION

TUNER AERIALS

• For FM, connect the provided FM feeder antenna (see page 7).

• For MW, adjust the position of AM loop antenna (see page 7).

A. STEREO/MONO button (using the remote control unit)

- Auto mode: When listening to an FM stereo broadcast, set the unit to this mode by pressing the ST/ MONO button. The STEREO indicator lights up when the FM stereo broadcast is received.

- Mono mode: When the FM stereo reception is weak or noisy, set the unit to MONO MODE by pressing the ST/MONO button.

- Seek tuning: Press and hold the UP or DOWN button for one second or more. The unit enters the seek tuning mode to automatically tune in the nearest station, so the broadcast can be heard.

- Manual tuning: Each time the UP or DOWN button is pressed, the unit steps through the current frequency band.

Note:

• When seek tuning to the required station is not possible because the broadcast signal is too weak, press the UP or DOWN button momentarily to perform manual tuning.

• When the unit is set to STANDBY, or another mode (CD or AUX) is selected, the last tuned frequency is stored in memory. When the power is switched on again and BAND button is pressed, the same station will be turned to.

B. Auto preset tuning (using the remote control unit)

This will automatically store any broadcasting stations with strong signals into the memory (Max. 10 for FM and 10 for MW)

• Press the AUTO PRESET button for more than 2 seconds. The frequencies of stations’ broadcasting signals can be stored in memory automatically in the order of increasing frequency.

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C. Presetting stations (using the remote control unit)

A total of 20 FM or MW stations can be memorized. Notes:

• The previous stored station is erased when a new station is stored, because the new station’s frequency replaces the previous frequency in memory.

• When listening to a MW broadcast, noise may be heard if the remote control unit is used.

• All preset stations will be erased when the power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs. In such cases, store the stations again.

D. If you hear beat noise while recording from an MW station, flip the beat cut switch to

reduce the noise.

E. Frequency step of MW band

To tune to your local MW station, you can select either 9 kHz or 10 kHz as the frequency step. By default, the factory setting for the unit’s step is 9 kHz. To switch to the required frequency step:

1) Make sure the unit is in TUNER MODE and the band set to MW.

2) To select 9 kHz frequency step - press and hold the BAND button while pressing

the ¡/¢ button.

3) To select 10 kHz frequency step - press and hold the BAND button while pressing

the 4/1 button.

The frequency step that you have set will be in effect until either step 2 or 3 is performed again.

F. RDS Button (using the remote control unit)

Use this button to automatically tune to stations using the radio data system. There are program type identification (PTY), clock time (CT) and radio text (RT) functions.

DISPLAY

• RDS (Radio Data System) When the RDS button is pressed, the system searches for a station and automatically tunes it in. The “RDS” indicator lights up and the station’s name is displayed on the display.

• PTY (Program Type) This indicator lights up when the type of RDS program is specified.

• RT (Radio Text) This lights when in RT mode and the RT message is displayed.

REMOTE CONTROL

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ST/MONO RANDOM

REW.

CT

X-BASS

PROGRAM/

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CD/TUNING

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PTY PANEL RDS

PRESET EQ

REMOTE CONTROLLER

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CT button

Use this to correct the time of the clock on the AX-M20. Press this button when the time service of an RDS station is received correctly. “CT ON” is displayed for 2 seconds and the AX-M20’s clock is corrected. Press the CT button twice, and “CT OFF” is displayed.

❈ The clock can be adjusted manually in “CT OFF” mode.

RDS button

Automatically tunes to stations using the radio data system.

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PTY button

After selecting “PTY” with the RDS button, Press the PTY Button to select one of the 16 program types.

PANEL button

When receiving an RDS broadcast, press the PANEL Button to switch between the frequency, PTY, RT or CT display. Note that this button will not function if the reception is poor.

Each time the button is pressed, the display mode changes as follows:

PTY CT RT

Frequency

Program Service Name

CD PLAYER SECTION

The ¡/¢ [6] and 4

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1 [12] buttons have several functions:

• At any time, press ¡/¢ [6] to skip to the next track. Press repeatedly to skip multiple

tracks.

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• Pressing 4

1 [12]

it again to skip to the previous track. (

during play

returns to the beginning of the current track. Press

In STOP mode

, 4/1 [12] skips to previous

tracks immediately)

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either ¡/¢ [6] or 4/1 [12] buttons

during play

initiates

the forward or backward search functions.

CASSETTE TAPE SUBSYSTEM

• You may switch recording or playback to either side of a cassette without removing it. If

the cassette is inserted SIDE A up, FORWARD PLAY 3 [19] will play SIDE A and REVERSE PLAY 2 [29] will play SIDE B.

• Use the FAST FORWARD / REWIND ¡ [22] or REWIND / FAST FORWARD 1

[23] buttons to rapidly advance or rewind the tape.

• Press the PAUSE 8 [28] button to temporarily halt the tape during playback or recording.

Press it again to exit PAUSE mode.

• The STOP 7 [20] button shuts off the cassette tape operation.

• To insert or remove a cassette, use the EJECT

• Do not press EJECT

0 [17] button while the tape is playing. If this happen, press the

STOP 7 [20] button and then press the EJECT

• It is advisable to press the STOP 7 [20] button first, before change function to CD,

tuner or AUX.

Use only NORMAL tapes in the cassette deck of this sound system. The characteristics of the cassette deck mechanisms do not match other types of tape.

0 [17] button.

18

TROUBLESHOOTING

Power Problems

General Operations

Tape Deck

CD Player

Symptom

No AC Power

The set functions incorrectly even though you press the proper operation buttons

Cassette cannot be inserted

No recording

Sound deterioration or irregular tape speed

Disc does not play

Player does not operate correctly; sound is interrupted; noise occurs and tracks cannot be selected.

Possible Explanation

• The power cord is loose

• Unplug the power cord then

reattach it and try the operation again.

• Make sure the cassette is seated properly in the holder

• The erasure prevention tabs have been broken off. Cover them with tape.

• Clean tape head, capstan and pressure roller with a cotton swab

• The disc is loaded oppositely

• The disc is scratched or warped

• The disc is dirty. Clean it with a

soft cloth

Player does not operate normally when control buttons are pressed.

• Press the STOP button then play the disc again

19

SPECIFICATIONS

TUNER SECTION

Frequency Range FM : 87.5 – 108 MHz (50 kHz step)

MW: 522 – 1611 kHz (9 kHz step)

: 520 – 1710 kHz (10 kHz step)

Antennas FM: FM feeder antenna

MW: AM loop antenna

CD PLAYER SECTION

Sampling Frequency : 44.1 kHz

: 1 bit D/A convertor

This unit can be connected to another recorder with the optical digital output terminals on the back panel for digital recordings

TAPE SECTION

Type : 4 Tracks, 2 Channels, Stereo auto reverse cassette recorder Mechanism Type : Logic control deck mechanism Tape Speed : 4.75 cm/s Recording System : AC bias with ALC Erase System : AC Frequency Response : 100 ~ 8,000 Hz

TIMER SECTION

System : Digital Quartz clock Display Format : 24-hour cycle

GENERAL SPECIFICATION

Power Requirements : AC 230 V, 50 Hz Power Consumption : 33 W in AC operation Speakers : Main: 10cm (4 in.) dia., Tweeter: 2.5cm (1 in.) Power Output : 12.5 W + 12.5 W Outputs : Headphones jack (stereo 3.5mm) Impedance: 16 - 68 ohms

: Optical Digital Output

Dimensions : Main Unit: 165 (W) X 232 (H) X 280 (D) mm

: Speaker Unit: 140 (W) X 230 (H) X 172 (D) mm

Weight : Main Unit: Approx. 3.9 kg

: Speaker Unit: Approx. 1.6 kg/piece

Accessories Supplied : AC power cord (1)

: Remote Control Unit (1) : FM antenna (1) : Loop antenna (1) : Speaker Cord (2)

Specifications are subject to change for performance improvement without notice.

20

LISTEN TO THE RADIO

TIMER/

CLOCK

SLEEP

POWER

\

SNOOZE

1

2

4

5

7

8

0

10 +

REPEAT

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

ST/MONO

CD/TUNING

REW.

F.FWD

CT

PTY PANEL RDS

X-BASS

PRESET EQ

REMOTE CONTROLLER

RB-AXM20

HITACHI

FLAT

PROGRAM/

3

6

9

-

VOLUME

DIMMER

AUX

BAND/

TUNER

BAND/ TUNER

CD

TAPE

+

MHz

KHz

DOWN

UP

CLOCK

1

4

7

0

REPEAT

ST/MONO

CD/TUNING

REW.

CT

X-BASS

TIMER/

SLEEP

SNOOZE

2

3

5

6

8

9

10 +

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

F.FWD

PTY PANEL RDS

PRESET EQ

-

VOLUME

POWER

DIMMER

BAND/

TUNER

TAPE

AUX

CD

CD/TUNING

+

12

TUNING

BAND

FLAT

TIMER/

CLOCK

SLEEP

POWER

TIMER/

SNOOZE

2

5

8

10 +

RANDOM

F.FWD

PTY PANEL

PRESET EQ

ST/MONO

AUTO PRESET

SNOOZE

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

10 +

REPEAT

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

CD/TUNING

REW.

F.FWD

CT

PTY PANEL

X-BASS

PRESET EQ

-

VOLUME

REMOTE CONTROLLER

RB-AXM20

HITACHI

-

VOLUME

SLEEP

POWER

3

DIMMER

AUX

6

BAND/

9

TUNER

CD

PROGRAM/

TAPE

RDS

+

-

VOLUME

DIMMER

TUNER

AUX

BAND/

CD

TAPE

RDS

+

STANDBY/ON

+

TIMER/

CLOCK

SNOOZE

1

2

4

5

7

8

0

10 +

REPEAT

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

ST/MONO

CD/TUNING

REW.

F.FW D

CT

PTY PANEL RDS

X-BASS

PRESET EQ

REMOTE CONTROLLER

RB-AXM20

HITACHI

SLEEP

3

6

9

-

VOLUME

POWER

DIMMER

BAND/

TUNER

TAPE

AUX

CD

POWER

+

35

o

X-BASS

o

CLOCK

1

4

7

0

REPEAT

ST/MONO

CD/TUNER

REW.

CT

X-BASS

4

o

– +

VOLUME

X-BASS

21

PRESETTING RADIO STATIONS

MHz

MEMORY

FLAT

MHz

MEMORY

FLAT

TIMER/

1

2

DOWN

TUNING

MEMORY

TUNING

UP

BAND

MHz

FLAT

UP

BAND

CLOCK

REPEAT

ST/MONO

1

4

7

0

CD/TUNING

REW.

CT

X-BASS

SLEEP

SNOOZE

2

3

5

6

8

9

10 +

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

F.FWD

PTY PANEL RDS

PRESET EQ

-

VOLUME

POWER

DIMMER

AUX

BAND/ TUNER

TAPE

CLOCK

REPEAT

ST/MONO

CD

+

1

4

7

0

CD/TUNING

REW.

CT

X-BASS

BAND/

TUNER

TIMER/

SLEEP

SNOOZE

2

3

5

6

8

9

10 +

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

F.FW D

PTY PANEL RDS

PRESET EQ

-

VOLUME

POWER

DIMMER

TUNER

3

TIMER/

CLOCK

SLEEP

2

3

DIMMER

5

6

8

9

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

PTY PANEL RDS

-

VOLUME

RB-AXM20

HITACHI

POWER

AUX

BAND/

TUNER

CD

TAPE

+

0-9, 10+

PROGRAM /

AUTO PRESET

SNOOZE

1

4

7

0

10 +

REPEAT

RANDOM

ST/MONO

AUX

BAND/

CD

TAPE

+

CD/TUNING

REW.

F.FWD

CT

X-BASS

PRESET EQ

REMOTE CONTROLLER

Repeat step 2-4 to

456

2 3

1

MEMORY

ST/MONO

TIMER/

CLOCK

REPEAT

X-BASS

SLEEP

SNOOZE

1

2

4

5

7

8

0

10 +

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

CD/TUNING

REW.

F.FWD

CT

PTY PANEL RDS

PRESET EQ

REMOTE CONTROLLER

RB-AXM20

HITACHI

3

6

9

-

VOLUME

POWER

DIMMER

AUX

BAND/

TUNER

CD

TAPE

MHz

FLAT

+

MEMORY

TIMER/

CLOCK

SNOOZE

1

2

4

5

7

8

0

10 +

REPEAT

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

ST/MONO

CD/TUNING

REW.

F.FWD

CT

PTY PANEL RDS

X-BASS

PRESET EQ

REMOTE CONTROLLER

RB-AXM20

HITACHI

SLEEP

3

6

9

-

VOLUME

POWER

DIMMER

BAND/

TUNER

TAPE

AUX

CD

+

MHz

FLAT

PROGRAM /

AUTO PRESET

program other channel

TIMER/

CLOCK

SLEEP

POWER

SNOOZE

1

2

3

DIMMER

4

7

0

10 +

REPEAT

RANDOM

ST/MONO

CD/TUNING

REW.

F.FW D

CT

PTY PANEL RDS

X-BASS

PRESET EQ

REMOTE CONTROLLER

5

8

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

RB-AXM20

HITACHI

6

9

-

VOLUME

BAND/ TUNER

TAPE

AUX

CD

+

PROGRAM /

AUTO PRESET

22

AUTO PRESETTING RADIO STATIONS

MHz

FLAT

X-BASS

Press and hold for more than 2 seconds

TIMER/

CLOCK

SNOOZE

1

2

4

5

7

8

0

10 +

REPEAT

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

ST/MONO

CD/TUNING

REW.

F.FWD

CT

PTY PANEL RDS

X-BASS

PRESET EQ

REMOTE CONTROLLER

RB-AXM20

HITACHI

SLEEP

3

6

9

-

VOLUME

POWER

DIMMER

BAND/ TUNER

TAPE

AUX

CD

+

PROGRAM /

AUTO PRESET

RECALLING PRESET STATIONS

TUNER PRESET

TIMER/

POPS

MEMORY

X-BASS

CLOCK

0-9, 10+

REPEAT

MHz

ST/MONO

REW.

X-BASS

SLEEP

SNOOZE

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

10 +

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

CD/TUNING

F.FWD

CT

PTY PANEL RDS

PRESET EQ

-

RB-AXM20

HITACHI

VOLUME

REMOTE CONTROLLER

POWER

DIMMER

AUX

BAND/

TUNER

CD

TAPE

+

SOUND MODES

12

PRESET

EQ

CLASSIC

POPS

ROCK

JAZZ

FLAT

X-BASS

23

RECEIVING RDS BROADCASTS

R-D-S

POPS

PTY

MHz

CT

POPS

R-D-S

MHz

RT

POPS

R-D-S

1

2

3

7

8

9

4

5

6

0

10 +

X-BASS

TAPE

-

+

VOLUME

PRESET EQ

CD/TUNING

TIMER/ SNOOZE

CT

PTY PANEL RDS

CLOCK

BAND/

TUNER

CD

REPEAT

ST/MONO

RANDOM

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

AUX

DIMMER

POWER

F.FWD

SLEEP

REW.

RDS

1

2

3

7

8

9

4

5

6

0

10 +

X-BASS

TAPE

-

+

VOLUME

PRESET EQ

CD/TUNING

TIMER/ SNOOZE

CT

PTY PANEL RDS

CLOCK

BAND/ TUNER

CD

REPEAT

ST/MONO

RANDOM

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

AUX

DIMMER

POWER

REW.

F.FWD

SLEEP

1

3a

DOWN

TUNING

BAND/

TUNER

BAND

X-BASS

POPS

During seek tuning (Frequency UP tuning)

TUNING

BAND

UP

CLOCK

REPEAT

ST/MONO

REW.

X-BASS

1

4

7

0

CD/TUNING

CT

TIMER/

SNOOZE

2

5

8

10 +

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

F.FWD

PTY PANEL RDS

PRESET EQ

SLEEP

PROGRAM/

MHz

3

6

9

-

VOLUME

POWER

DIMMER

BAND/ TUNER

TAPE

2

RDS

POPS

During seek tuning

3b

DOWN

AUX

CD

+

(Frequency DOWN tuning)

TUNING

BAND

X-BASS

UP

To stop seek function halfway, press UP button.

To receive the next station, repeat step 3.

4 5

TIMER/

CLOCK

SLEEP

POWER

SNOOZE

1

2

3

DIMMER

4

7

0

10 +

REPEAT

ST/MONO

RANDOM

CD/TUNING

REW.

F.FWD

CT

X-BASS

PRESET EQ

5

6

8

9

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

PTY PANEL RDS

-

VOLUME

BAND/

TUNER

AUX

CD

TAPE

PANEL

+

R-D-S

POPS

R-D-S

POPS

To stop seek function halfway, press DOWN button.

MHz

=

±

≠

+

24

PTY SEARCH

R.D.S

PTY

TIMER/

CLOCK

SLEEP

POWER

REPEAT

ST/MONO

REW.

X-BASS

1

4

7

0

CD/TUNING

CT

SNOOZE

2

3

5

6

8

9

10 +

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

F.FWD

PTY PANEL RDS

PRESET EQ

-

VOLUME

DIMMER

BAND/ TUNER

AUX

CD

TAPE

+

1

RDS

X-BASS

POPS

2

CLOCK

1

4

7

0

REPEAT

ST/MONO

CD/TUNING

REW.

CT

X-BASS

TIMER/

SLEEP

SNOOZE

2

3

5

6

8

9

10 +

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

F.FWD

PTY PANEL RDS

PRESET EQ

-

VOLUME

POWER

DIMMER

AUX

BAND/

TUNER

CD

TAPE

PTY

R.D.S

PTY

R.D.S

PTY

R.D.S

PTY

+

PTY

R.D.S

PTY

R-D-S

PTY

R.D.S

PTY

R.D.S

PTY

R.D.S

PTY

3

DOWN

TUNING

BAND

Only the UP button can be used.

UP

CLOCK

1

4

7

REPEAT ST/MONO

REW.

CT

X-BASS

0

CD/TUNING

TIMER/

SLEEP

SNOOZE

2

3

5

6

8

9

10 +

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

F.FWD

PTY PANEL RDS

PRESET EQ

-

VOLUME

25

POWER

DIMMER

BAND/

TUNER

TAPE

To receive the next

4

station, repeat steps

AUX

CD

+

2-3.

PLAYING CDs

12

STANDBY/ON

CD

1

234567891011

CLOCK

1

4

7

REPEAT

ST/MONO

REW.

CT

X-BASS

CLOCK

REPEAT

ST/MONO

X-BASS

0

CD/TUNING

1

4

7

0

CD/TUNING

REW.

CT

TIMER/ SNOOZE

2

5

8

10 +

RANDOM

F.FWD

PTY PANEL

PRESET EQ

TIMER/

SNOOZE

2

5

8

10 +

RANDOM

F.FWD

PTY PANEL

PRESET EQ

SLEEP

POWER

3

DIMMER

AUX

6

BAND/

9

TUNER

CD

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

TAPE

RDS

-

VOLUME

12 131415

FLAT

SLEEP

3

6

9

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

-

VOLUME

+

POWER

DIMMER

BAND/

TUNER

TAPE

POWER

Printed side facing out

Open Close

43

o

OVER

o

– +

AUX

CD

RDS

+

CD

VOLUME

o

+

-

VOLUME

TIMER/

CLOCK

SLEEP

SNOOZE

1

2

4

5

7

8

0

10 +

REPEAT

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

ST/MONO

CD/TUNING

REW.

F.FWD

CT

PTY PANEL

X-BASS

PRESET EQ

REMOTE CONTROLLER

RB-AXM20

HITACHI

3

6

9

-

VOLUME

POWER

DIMMER

TUNER

AUX

BAND/

CD

TAPE

RDS

+

5

X-BASS

26

CLOCK

1

4

7

REPEAT ST/MONO

REW.

CT

X-BASS

0

CD/TUNING

TIMER/

SNOOZE

2

5

8

10 +

RANDOM

F.FWD

PTY PANEL

PRESET EQ

SLEEP

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

3

6

9

-

VOLUME

POWER

DIMMER

BAND/ TUNER

TAPE

AUX

CD

RDS

+

PLAYING CDs - continued

POWER

1

2

3

7

8

9

4

5

6

0

10 +

X-BASS

TAPE

-

+

VOLUME

PRESET EQ

CD/TUNING

TIMER/

SNOOZE

CT

PTY PANEL

RDS

CLOCK

BAND/ TUNER

CD

REPEAT

ST/MONO

RANDOM

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

AUX

DIMMER

POWER

REW.

F.FWD

SLEEP

TIMER/

6

DOWN

TUNING

UP

BAND

CLOCK

1

4

7

REPEAT

ST/MONO

REW.

CT

X-BASS

0

CD/TUNING

SLEEP

SNOOZE

2

3

5

6

8

9

10 +

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

F.FW D

PTY PANEL RDS

PRESET EQ

-

VOLUME

POWER

DIMMER

BAND/

TUNER

TAPE

AUX

CD

+

CD/TUNING

To pause

78

CD

CLOCK

REPEAT

ST/MONO

REW.

X-BASS

1

4

7

0

CD/TUNING

CT

910

CD

CLOCK

1

4

7

REPEAT

ST/MONO

REW.

CT

X-BASS

TIMER/

SNOOZE

2

5

8

10 +

RANDOM

F.FWD

PTY PANEL

PRESET EQ

TIMER/

SNOOZE

2

5

8

0

10 +

RANDOM

CD/TUNING

F.FWD

PTY PANEL RDS

PRESET EQ

12 131415

FLAT

SLEEP

POWER

3

DIMMER

AUX

6

BAND/

9

TUNER

CD

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

TAPE

RDS

-

VOLUME

SLEEP

3

6

9

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

-

VOLUME

+

POWER

DIMMER

BAND/ TUNER

TAPE

Resume play

14

12 13

15

FLAT

SLEEP

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

3

6

9

-

VOLUME

POWER

DIMMER

BAND/

TUNER

OVER

AUX

CD

TAPE

RDS

CD

+

OVER

CD

CLOCK

REPEAT

ST/MONO

REW.

X-BASS

1

4

7

0

CD/TUNING

CT

TIMER/

SNOOZE

2

5

8

10 +

RANDOM

F.FWD

PTY PANEL

PRESET EQ

STANDBY/ON

AUX

CD

+

27

PROGRAMMING CD TRACKS

You may store at most 20 tracks in the memory in the desired sequence. You may store any track more than once. When playing, you will only hear the stored titles in the selected sequence.

Make sure it is in stop mode

1 2

TIMER/

CLOCK

SLEEP

POWER

REPEAT ST/MONO

REW.

X-BASS

1

4

7

0

CD/TUNING

CT

SNOOZE

2

3

5

6

8

9

10 +

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

F.FWD

PTY PANEL RDS

PRESET EQ

12 131415

FLAT

-

VOLUME

DIMMER

TUNER

AUX

BAND/

CD

TAPE

+

OVER

CD

1

234567891011

1

MEMORY

234567891011

12 131415

FLAT

OVER

34

1

0-9, 10+

5

CD

MEMORY

234567891011

TIMER/

CLOCK

SLEEP

POWER

SNOOZE

1

2

3

DIMMER

4

7

REPEAT ST/MONO

REW.

CT

X-BASS

0

CD/TUNING

5

8

10 +

RANDOM

F.FWD

PTY PANEL

PRESET EQ

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

6

9

-

VOLUME

CLOCK

REPEAT

ST/MONO

REW.

X-BASS

AUX

BAND/ TUNER

TAPE

1

4

7

0

CD/TUNING

CT

CD

RDS

+

PRESET EQ

TIMER/

SNOOZE

2

5

8

10 +

RANDOM

F.FWD

PTY PANEL

AUTO PRESET

12 131415

FLAT

OVER

SLEEP

POWER

3

DIMMER

AUX

6

BAND/

9

TUNER

CD

PROGRAM/

TAPE

RDS

+

-

VOLUME

CD

6

MEMORY

Clear program

Open

8

FLAT

OVER

STOP

BUTTON

x2

28

DIRECT ACCESS CD PLAY

1

2

3

7

8

9

4

5

6

0

10 +

X-BASS

TAPE

-

+

VOLUME

PRESET EQ

CD/TUNING

TIMER/

SNOOZE

CT

PTY PANEL RDS

CLOCK

BAND/

TUNER

CD

REPEAT ST/MONO

RANDOM

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

AUX

DIMMER

POWER

REW.

SLEEP

F.FWD

TIMER/

0-9, 10+

CLOCK

REPEAT

ST/MONO

REW.

X-BASS

SLEEP

SNOOZE

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

10 +

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

CD/TUNING

F.FWD

CT

PTY PANEL RDS

PRESET EQ

-

RB-AXM20

HITACHI

VOLUME

REMOTE CONTROLLER

POWER

DIMMER

AUX

BAND/ TUNER

TAPE

CD

+

RANDOM CD PLAY (REMOTE CONTROL ONLY)

12

TIMER/

CLOCK

SLEEP

POWER

SNOOZE

1

2

3

DIMMER

4

7

RANDOM

REPEAT

ST/MONO

REW.

X-BASS

0

CD/TUNING

CT

PRESET EQ

1

AUX

5

6

BAND/

8

9

TUNER

CD

10 +

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

TAPE

RANDOM

F.FWD

PTY PANEL

RDS

+

-

VOLUME

RANDOM

234567891011

\

TIMER/

CLOCK

SNOOZE

1

2

4

5

7

8

0

10 +

REPEAT

RANDOM

ST/MONO

CD/TUNING

REW.

F.FWD

CT

PTY PANEL

X-BASS

PRESET EQ

12 131415

OVER

FLAT

SLEEP

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

3

6

9

-

VOLUME

POWER

DIMMER

AUX

BAND/

TUNER

CD

TAPE

RDS

+

29

CD

UP

RANDOM

1

234567891011

12 131415

OVER

FLAT

REPEAT CD PLAY

FLAT

1

234567891011

12 131415

OVER

ALL

• You can repeat playback for 1 track or all tracks on a disc.

TIMER/

CLOCK

SLEEP

POWER

SNOOZE

1

2

3

DIMMER

REPEAT

ST/MONO

REPEAT

ST/MONO

X-BASS

4

7

REW.

CT

5

6

8

9

0

10 +

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

CD/TUNING

F.FWD

PTY PANEL RDS

PRESET EQ

-

VOLUME

REMOTE CONTROLLER

RB-AXM20

HITACHI

AUX

BAND/

TUNER

CD

TAPE

1

+

234567891011

➔

12 131415

OVER

FLAT

ALL

➔➔

1

234567891011

12 131415

OVER

FLAT

1

REPEAT

ST/MONO

2

Repeat 1 track

TIMER/

CLOCK

SLEEP

POWER

SNOOZE

1

2

3

DIMMER

4

AUX

5

6

BAND/

7

8

9

TUNER

10 +

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

F.FWD

PTY PANEL RDS

PRESET EQ

-

VOLUME

REMOTE CONTROLLER

RB-AXM20

HITACHI

CD

1

TAPE

234567891011

+

REPEAT

ST/MONO

X-BASS

0

CD/TUNING

REW.

CT

«

12 131415

OVER

FLAT

1

REPEAT

ST/MONO

2

Repeat all tracks

TIMER/

CLOCK

SLEEP

POWER

SNOOZE

1

2

3

DIMMER

4

7

x2

REPEAT

ST/MONO

REW.

CT

X-BASS

5

6

8

9

0

10 +

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

CD/TUNING

F.FWD

PTY PANEL RDS

PRESET EQ

-

VOLUME

REMOTE CONTROLLER

RB-AXM20

HITACHI

AUX

BAND/ TUNER

CD

TAPE

1

234567891011

+

«

ALL

12 131415

FLAT

OVER

30

PLAYING TAPES

REC PAUSE PLAY STOP PLAY

CD

1

2

3

7

8

9

4

5

6

0

10 +

X-BASS

TAPE

-

+

VOLUME

PRESET EQ

CD/TUNING

TIMER/

SNOOZE

CT

PTY PANEL

RDS

CLOCK

BAND/ TUNER

CD

REPEAT

ST/MONO

RANDOM

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

AUX

DIMMER

POWER

REW.

F.FWD

SLEEP

12

2

STANDBY/ON

3

TAPE

CLOCK

REPEAT

ST/MONO

REW.

X-BASS

1

4

7

0

CD/TUNING

CT

FLAT

TIMER/

SLEEP

SNOOZE

2

3

5

6

8

9

10 +

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

F.FWD

PTY PANEL RDS

PRESET EQ

-

VOLUME

POWER

DIMMER

TUNER

AUX

BAND/

CD

TAPE

+

4

3

1

5

o

– +

VOLUME

o

+

-

VOLUME

TIMER/

CLOCK

SLEEP

SNOOZE

1

2

4

5

7

8

0

10 +

REPEAT

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

ST/MONO

CD/TUNING

REW.

F.FWD

CT

PTY PANEL

X-BASS

PRESET EQ

REMOTE CONTROLLER

RB-AXM20

HITACHI

3

6

9

-

VOLUME

POWER

DIMMER

BAND/ TUNER

6

AUX

CD

TAPE

RDS

+

X-BASS

31

CLOCK

1

4

7

REPEAT

ST/MONO

REW.

CT

X-BASS

0

CD/TUNING

TIMER/

SNOOZE

2

5

8

10 +

RANDOM

F.FWD

PTY PANEL

PRESET EQ

SLEEP

3

6

9

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

-

VOLUME

POWER

DIMMER

BAND/ TUNER

TAPE

AUX

CD

RDS

+

PLAYING TAPES (Cont’d)

78

REC PAUSE PLAY STOP PLAY

PLAY FEATURES

PRESET

CD Sync.

EQ

REC

X-BASS

REC PAUSE PLAY STOP PLAY

Reverse PLAY

DIRECTION MODE

Forward PLAY

STANDBY/ON

o

– +

VOLUME

o

EJECT

o

Play One Side

Play Both Side

Continuous Play

32

RECORDING FROM THE RADIO

12

2

STANDBY/ON

3

TUNING

BAND

FM MW

Ø

TIMER/

CLOCK

SNOOZE

1

2

4

5

7

8

0

10 +

REPEAT

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

ST/MONO

CD/TUNING

REW.

F.FWD

CT

PTY PANEL RDS

X-BASS

PRESET EQ

REMOTE CONTROLLER

RB-AXM20

HITACHI

SLEEP

PROGRAM/

3

6

9

-

VOLUME

POWER

DIMMER

TUNER

AUX

BAND/

TUNER

BAND/

CD

TAPE

+

4

3

1

REC PAUSE PLAY STOP PLAY

1

5

REC PAUSE PLAY STOP PLAY

Record on Side A / B

7

REC PAUSE PLAY STOP PLAY

6

REC PAUSE PLAY STOP PLAY

8

STANDBY/ON

33

TAPE ERASING

STANDBY/ON

12

TAPE

3

1

REC PAUSE PLAY STOP PLAY

2

3

1 2

4

CD SYNCHRONIZED RECORDING

1

REC PAUSE PLAY STOP PLAY

Make sure it is at the CD mode

1

3

2

Printed side facing out

Open Close

34

35

• Do not press CD Sync. REC during Tuner or AUX function.

CD Sync.

REC

2

REC PAUSE PLAY STOP PLAY

34

1

CD

SETTING THE CLOCK

BAND

TUNING

UP

DOWN

1

2

3

7

8

9

4

5

6

0

10 +

X-BASS

TAPE

-

+

VOLUME

PRESET EQ

CD/TUNING

TIMER/

SNOOZE

CT

PTY PANEL RDS

CLOCK

BAND/ TUNER

CD

REPEAT

ST/MONO RANDOM

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

AUX

DIMMER

POWER

REW.

F.FWD

SLEEP

CLOCK

POPS

Press and hold for more than 1 second

1

TIMER/

CLOCK

SLEEP

POWER

SNOOZE

1

2

3

DIMMER

CLOCK

REPEAT

ST/MONO

REW.

X-BASS

Setting minute

3

4

7

0

RANDOM

CD/TUNING

CT

PRESET EQ

5

8

10 +

AUTO PRESET

F.FWD

PTY PANEL

PROGRAM/

6

9

-

VOLUME

BAND/ TUNER

AUX

CD

TAPE

POPS

RDS

+

TUNING

DOWN

UP

BAND

CLOCK

POPS

CLOCK

2

4

CLOCK

Setting hour

TIMER/

CLOCK

SLEEP

POWER

SNOOZE

1

2

3

DIMMER

4

7

0

REPEAT

ST/MONO RANDOM

CD/TUNING

REW.

CT

X-BASS

PRESET EQ

5

8

10 +

F.FW D

PTY PANEL

6

9

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

-

VOLUME

TUNER

AUX

BAND/

CD

TAPE

RDS

+

CLOCK

POPS

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER

13

STANDBY/ON

2

SLEEP

POPS

TIMER/

CLOCK

SNOOZE

1

4

7

0

10 +

REPEAT

ST/MONO RANDOM

CD/TUNING

REW.

F.FWD

CT

PTY PANEL RDS

X-BASS

PRESET EQ

SLEEP

POWER

2

3

DIMMER

AUX

5

6

BAND/

8

9

TUNER

CD

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

TAPE

+

-

VOLUME

SLEEP

10 20 60 120

35

SETTING THE START/STOP TIMER

CLOCK

POPS

BAND

TUNING

UP

DOWN

1

3

7

9

4

6

0

10 +

TAPE

CD/TUNING

TIMER/

SNOOZE

CLOCK

BAND/ TUNER

CD

REPEAT

ST/MONO

RANDOM

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

AUX

DIMMER

POWER

REW.

F.FWD

SLEEP

TIMER/

SNOOZE

2

8

5

12

3

Setting minute

CLOCK

REPEAT

ST/MONO

DOWN

1

4

7

0

CD/TUNING

REW.

TIMER/

SNOOZE

10 +

RANDOM

F.FWD

2

5

8

SLEEP

POWER

3

DIMMER

AUX

6

BAND/ TUNER

9

CD

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

TAPE

TUNING

TIMER/

SNOOZE

ON

4

UP

Setting hour

ON

Repeat Steps 2-3 to set the STOP timer.

BAND

5

TIMER/

CLOCK

REPEAT

ST/MONO

REW.

X-BASS

SLEEP

SNOOZE

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

10 +

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

CD/TUNING

F.FWD

CT

PTY PANEL

PRESET EQ

-

RB-AXM20

HITACHI

VOLUME

REMOTE CONTROLLER

POWER

DIMMER

AUX

BAND/ TUNER

CD

TAPE

RDS

+

ON

TIMER/

SNOOZE

OFF

36

TIMER PLAYBACK

1

2

3

ON

TIMER/

CLOCK

SLEEP

POWER

SNOOZE

1

2

3

5

8

10 +

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

F.FW D

PTY PANEL RDS

PRESET EQ

RB-AXM20

HITACHI

6

9

-

VOLUME

DIMMER

TUNER

AUX

BAND/

CD

POWER

TAPE

+

STANDBY/ON

4

7

0

REPEAT

ST/MONO

CD/TUNING

REW.

CT

X-BASS

REMOTE CONTROLLER

Sound source Timer Mode Operations

Sound source CD Load a CD

Sound source TUNER Tune in a station

Sound source AUX Press AUX

TIMER/

CLOCK

SLEEP

POWER

SNOOZE

1

2

3

5

6

8

9

10 +

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

RANDOM

F.FWD

PTY PANEL RDS

PRESET EQ

-

VOLUME

RB-AXM20

HITACHI

DIMMER

TUNER

AUX

BAND/

CD

POWER

TAPE

+

STANDBY/ON

4

7

0

REPEAT

ST/MONO

CD/TUNING

REW.

CT

X-BASS

REMOTE CONTROLLER

• To set the START/STOP TIMER see page 36

• To get extra 5 minutes of sleep ... (will snooze for another 5 minutes)

TIMER/

CLOCK

SLEEP

SNOOZE

2

5

8

10 +

RANDOM

F.FWD

PTY PANEL

PRESET EQ

RB-AXM20

HITACHI

3

6

9

PROGRAM/

AUTO PRESET

-

VOLUME

POWER

DIMMER

BAND/ TUNER

TAPE

TIMER/

AUX

SNOOZE

CD

RDS

+

1

4

7

0

REPEAT

ST/MONO

CD/TUNING

REW.

CT

X-BASS

REMOTE CONTROLLER

SNOOZE

CLOCK

During timer playback, user can get extra 5 minutes of sleep (5 minutes in standby mode) by pressing TIMER/ SNOOZE button. Note: In order for the snooze function to operate, the timer on/off interval setting has to be more than 5 minutes.

37

USING HEADPHONES

You can connect stereo headphones having a 3.5mm plug to the socket. Inserting the plug will disconnect the speaker.

REMOTE

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

TUNER PRESET CD OPEN/CLOSE

TUNER

DOWN

BAND

CD

AUX

TAPE

SENSOR

UP

PHONES

RECORDING PROTECTION

SIDE “A”

SAFETY TAB FOR SIDE “B”

SAFETY TAB FOR SIDE “A”SIDE “B”

REC PAUSE PLAY STOP PLAY

38

MAINTENANCE (CASSETTE DECK)

OPEN

EJECT

ERASE HEAD

CAPSTANPRESSURE ROLLER

RECORD/PLAYBACK HEAD

CLEANING STICK

MAINTENANCE (CD PLAYER)

BLOWER

CLEANING STICK

PICKUP LENS

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Hitachi AX-M20E Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual