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WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
“CAUTION: TO REDUCETHE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.”
Explanation of Graphical Symbols:
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Objects and liquid entry - Take care that objects or
liquids do not get inside the unit through the ventilation
openings.
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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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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.
Wall or ceiling mounting - The unit should not be
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mounted on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the
Operating Instructions.
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
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OWNER’S RECORD
For your convenience, record the model number (you will find it at the
bottom of the unit) and serial number (you will find it
compartment) in the space provided below. Please refer to them when
you contact your
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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.
in the battery
AIWA dealer in case of difficulty.
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
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Water and moisture - Do not use this unit near water,
such as near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement, swimming pool, or the like.
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Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including
Heat -
heating
heat.
It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C
(41“F) or greater than 35°C (95”F).
Mounting surface - Place the unit on a flat, even surface.
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
- Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight
vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate
that may block the ventilation openings.
rack where ventilation may be impeded.
Electric Power
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Power sources - Use on batteries or AC house current,
as specified in the Operating Instructions and marked on
the unit.
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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.
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AC power cord
- When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by
the AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.
- Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as this
could result in fire or shock.
- Power cords should be firmly secured to avoid being
bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention
to the cord from the unit to the power socket.
- Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords
beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or
shock.
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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.
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When not in use - Unplug the AC power cord from the
AC outlet or remove all the batteries 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.
Maintenance
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Instructions.
Damage Requiring Service
Have the units serviced by a qualified service technician if:
- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged
- Foreign objects or liquid have got inside the unit
- The unit has been exposed to rain or water
- The unit does not seem to operate normally
- The unit exhibits a marked change in performance
- The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.
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Power Supply
IMPORTANT
Make sure that FUNCTION is set tcl O STANDBY POWER/
TAPE before connecting the AC
Connect the AC cord as illustrated below.
cord or inserting batteries.
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the AC inlet of the unit
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CAUTION
Use only the supplied AC cord. Use with other cords may
result in the risk of fire.
Open the lid of the battery compartment on the rear and
insert eight RI 4 (size C) batteries, not supplied, with the 0
and ~ marks correctly aligned. Then close the lid.
To switch from AC power supply to battery power
supply, disconnect the AC cord from the AC inlet.
The batteries need to be replaced when:
The OPE/BATT indicator becomes dim, the tape speed
slows down, volume decreases, or sound is distorted during
operation.
Notes on batteries
● Do not mix different types of batteries or old batteries with
new ones.
● When the unit is not to be used fc)r a long period, remove
the batteries to prevent needless battery wear.
● Never recharge the batteries, apply heat to them or take
them apart.
● Remove dead batteries.
If liquid leaks from the batteries, wipe thoroughly to remove.
to an AC outlet
Maintenance
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent
solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol,
benzine or thinner.
To clean the heads and tape
paths
After every 10 hours of use,
clean the heads 0 and 0, the
pinchroller 6) and capstan 0.
Use a cotton swab@ slightly
moistened with cleaning fluid
or denatured alcohol.
To clean the lens
Lens
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QSOUND
BASS
VOLUME
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Set FUNCTION to CD.
Press CD OPEN to open the disc
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compartment and place
a disc with the
printed side down on the disc compartment
lid.
NOTE - Do not place smaller than 3-inch (8 cm) discs.
OPEN
CD
The total number of tracks is displayed.
“1” indicates the 1st track, and “* 1” indicates the 11th
track. ‘H” and a flashing
91st track.
Press ➤1I PLAY/PAUSE to start play.
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The number of the track being played is displayed.
Turn VOLUME and BASS to adjust the sound.
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STOP – Stops play.
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“=” indicate the 21st , 31st .
➤11 PLAY/PAUSE –-Pauses play. To resume play, press
again.
M,- SKIP/SEARCH – Searches for a particular point
during playback. Keep 144 or M pressed and then
release it.
– Skips to the beginning of a track. Press l++ or W
repeatedly.
REPEAT – Repeats a single track or all tracks. Select as
follows.
The REPEAT indicator flashes: A single track is played
repeatedly. Select a track with K or M.
The REPEAT indicator lights up: All tracks are played
repeatedly.
NOTE
● Do not use irregular shape CDs (example: heart-shaped,
octagonal ones).
It may result in malfunctions.
● Do not place more than one disc in the disc
compartment.
● Do not try to open the disc compartment during play.
● Do not touch the lens. Doing so may cause malfunctions.
f Set FUNCTION to RADIO.
2 Select a band with BAND.
3 Tune to a station with TUNING.
~ Turn VOLUME and BASS to adjust the sound.
For better reception
6. ‘F
Extend the FM antenna and
orient it for the best reception.
FM MODE/OSC Rear
FM MODE/OSC
Sets the FM sound to stereo or monaural.
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STEREO: Reception is stereo.
MONO: When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise, set
to MONO. Noise is reduced, although reception is
monaural.
- If a high-pitched sound is heard during recording from
AM, set this switch to another position.
NOTE
If the unit picks up noise from other electrical appliances
nearby, like a TV or fluorescent lights, move the unit away.
To turn off the unit, set FUNCTION to (!) STANDBY
POWER so that the OPE/BATT indicator goes out.
To listen with the headphones, connect headphones with
a stereo mini plug to the Q (Headphones) jack.
QSOUND system
This system provides a rich, three dimensional sound area.
You can enjoy a more enhanced sound.
Press QSOUND.
● At higher volumes, turning QSOUND on may cause sound
distortion. In this case, turn the volume down.
The AM antenna is inside
the unit. Position the unit
for the best reception.
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Set FUNCTION to TAPE.
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Press W= STOP/EJEClr to open the cassette
holder and insert a tape with the exposed side
out and the side to be played up.
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Press - PLAY to start play.
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Turn VOLUME and BASS to adjust the sound.
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E/A STOP/EJECT – Stops play.
11 PAUSE – Pauses play. To resume play, press again.
➤P- F FWD/+ REW – Fast forwards/rewinds. To stop
winding, press WA STOP/EJECT.
Note that recording is done on only one side of the tape.
Insert a tape with the side to be recorded facing
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up.
Wind up the tape to the point where recording starts.
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Get ready to record from the source.
To record from a CD: set FUNCTION to CD and start
play.
To record from the tuner: set FUNCTION to RADIO and
tune to a station.
Press ● REC to start recording.
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PLAY is pressed simultaneously.
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To stop recording, press 19/A STOP/EJECT.
To erase a recording, set FUNCTION to TAPE and start
recording.
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the plastic tabs on
the cassette tape after recording with a screwdriver or other
pointed tool.
To record on the tape again, cover the tab openings with
adhesive tape, etc.
If an erroneous display or malfunction occurs
Disconnect the AC cord and remove all the batteries to turn
off the display. Then turn the power back on.
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