Sony LCX350 Operating Instructions

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WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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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 forafew hours, then
try to operate again.

Wall or ceiling mounting — The unit should not be mounted

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on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the Operating instruc­tions.

“CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.”

Explanation of Graphical Symbols:

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

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“dangerous voltage” within the product’s en­closure that may be of sufficien~ 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.

INSIDE.

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.

Mallation

1

Water and moisture —

as near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like.

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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).

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Mounting surface — Place the unit on a flat, even surface.

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Ventilation—The unit should be situated with adequate space
around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured. Allow 10cm
(4 in.) clearance from the rear and the top of the

(2

in.) from the each side.

- Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, orsimilarsurface that may
block the ventilation openings.

- Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight rack
where ventilation may be impeded.

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do not get inside the unit through the ventilation openings.
Carts and stands — When placed or

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mounted on a stand or cart, the unit should
be moved with care.
CMick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the unit or cart to
overturn or fall.

liquid entry — Take care that objects or liquids

Do not use this unit near water, such

unit, and 5 cm

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Electric Power

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Power sources — Connect this unit only to power sources

specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the
unit.

Polarization — As a safety feature, some units are equipped

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with polarized AC power plugs which can only be inserted one
way into a power outlet. If it is difficult orimpossibleto 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.

AC power cord or car battery cord

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When disconnecting the power cord, pull out by the plug. Do

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not pull the cord itself,

- Never handle the power plug with wet hands, as this could
result in fire or shock.

- Power cord should be routed to avoid being severely bent,
pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to the cord
from the unit to the power socket.

- Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords
beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.

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

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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.

When not in use — Disconnect the AC power cord or car

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battery cord 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 —

sure it is located away from power lines.

Outdoor antenna grounding — Be sure the antenna system

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is properly grounded to provide protection against unexpected
voltage surges or static electricity build-up, Article 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANS1/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.

Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Cord

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

When connecting an outdoor antenna, make

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.MMntenance

Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Inst wctions.

Damage Reauirinci Service
Have the units serviced by a qualified service technician if:

- The AC lpower cord or plug has been damaged

- Fcreign 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 ATTEMPTTO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREPARATIONS

PRECAUTIONS ................................................................... 1

CONNECTIONS .........................................r........................3

BEFORE OPERATION ........................................................5

sETTING THEcLocK ........m...............................................5

SOUND

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

RADIO RECEPTION

MANUAL TUNING ...............................................................7

PRESETTING STATIONS ...................................................8

CD PLAYING

OPERATION ........................................................................9

Chock your system and accessories

LCX-350 Compact disc
stereo cassette receiver

Remote control

AM antenna

FM antenna

TAPE PLAYBACK

Operation ......................................................................ll

RECORDING

BASIC RECORDING .........................................................l2

Al EDIT RECORDING ....................................................... 13

PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING ................................ 14

TIMER

SETTING THE TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..m . . . . . 15

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER .......................................... 16

OTHER CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES ..........................17

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GENERAL

CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................18

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 19

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..........................................20

PARTS INDEX ...................................................................2O

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Operatin~ Instructions, etc.

Owner’s record

For your convenience, record the model number and serial number

(you will find them on the rear of your set) in the space provided
below. Please refer to them when you contact your Aiwa dealer in
cas? of difficulty.

IVodel INo. Serial No. (Lot No.)

L2X-350U

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CONNECTIONS

This system may be powered by an AC voltage or car battery
(.3C 12 V) power source. (Aiwa DCW-50 car battery cord is
available as an optional accessory, For details, please refer to
page 17.)

Elefcweconnecting 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. Then connect the AC cord or car battery cord in the end,

● There are no differences between the front speakers. Both

speakers can be connected as L (Left) or R (Right).

1’ 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 O terminals.

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Connect the supplied antennas.

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

AM LOOP antenna

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Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.

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Do not short-circuit the ~ and ~ speaker cord leads, otherwise
the sound may become inaudible or the unit may be turned off.
If this happens, disconnect the AC cord from the AC outlet and
re-connect the speaker cord correctly. Connect then the AC cord
and turn the unit on again.

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FM antenna

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To stand the AM antenna on a surface

Fix the claw to the slot,

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To position the antennas
FM feeder antenna:

Extend this antenna horizontally in a T-shape and fix its ends to

the wall.

AM loop antenna:

Position to find the best direction.

REMOTE CONTROL

Inserting batteries

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and
insert two R6 (size

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.

AA) batteries.

R6(AA)

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● Do not connect any speakers to the unit other than the supplied

ones.

● Do not leave objects generating magnetism near the speakers.

● Do not bring the FM antenna near metal objects or curtain rails,

● Do not bring the AM antenna near other optional equipment,

the stereo system itself, the AC cord or speaker cords, since

noise will be picked up.

● Do not unwind the AM antenna wire.

CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA

For better FM reception, use of an outdoor antenna is
recommended.
Colnnect the outdoor antenna to the FM 75 Q terminals.

Using the remote control

The instructions in this manual refer mainly to the buttons on the
main unit. Buttons on the remote control with the same names
as those on the main unit can be used as well.

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● The ➤ button on the remote control has the same function as

that of the <b 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
sensor on the left top of the front panel (see the illustration of
“BEFORE OPERATION”) is exposed to intense light, such
as direct sunlight

- Other remote controls are used nearby (television, etc.)

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SHIFT

FUNCTION

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To use the SHIFT button

Buttons (!) have two different functions, One of the functions is
indicated on the button, and the other on the plate above the
button,
To use the function on the button, simply press the button,
To use the function on the plate above the button, press the
button while pressing the SHIFT button.

To use the FUNCTION button

The FUNCTION button substitutes for the function buttons
(TAPE, TUNER, AUX, CD) on the main unit. Each time the
FUNCTION button is pressed while power is on, the next function
is selected cyclically,

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BEFORE OPERATION SETTING THE CLOCK

To turn the unit on

Press one of the function buttons (TAPE, TUNER, AUX, CD).
Playback of the inserted disc or tape begins, or the previously
tuned station is received (Direct Play Function).
The POWER button is also available.

After use

Press the POWER button to turn off the power. The display
changes to the clock,

Ueing the headphones

Cc,nnect the headphones to the PHONES jack with a stereo mini
plug (rz3.5 mm, ‘/8 inch).
Nc, sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are
plugged in.

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CLOCK

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When the AC cord or the car battery cord is connected for the
first time, the time on the display flashes.

Set the time as follows while the power is off.

Press the 11 button.

1

The hour flashes.

2

Press the +-4 or ➤F button to designate
hour.

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Press the II button to set the hour.

3

The hour stops flashing and the minute starts flashing.

Press the +-4 or W button to designate the

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minute.
Press the II button to set the minute and

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complete setting.

The minute stops flashing on the display and the clock starts
from 00 second.

To correct the current time

Press the POWER button to turn the unit off. Press the 1I button,

the clock display flashes and carry out steps 1 to 5 above,

To display the current time

Press the CLOCK button while pressing the SHIFT button on

the remote control. The time is displayed for 4 seconds.

However, the time cannot be displayed during recorcling.

To switch to the 24-hour standard

Press the CLOCK button while pressing the SHIFT button on

the remote control and then press the

Repeat the same procedure to restore the 12-hour standard.

If the clock display flashes while the power is off

This is caused by a power interruption. The current time needs
to be reset.

If power is interrupted for more than approximately 12 hours, all
settings stored in memory after purchase need to be reset.

■ button within 4 seccmds.

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ADJUSTING THE SOUND

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EQ

Press We VOLUME AT buttons on the main unit, or on

the remote control.

The volume level is shown on the display for 4 seconds. It can
be set between O and 30, then MAX
The volume remains memorized even after the power is turned
off. However, if the power is turned off when the volume is set to
more than 20, it is automatically set to 20 the next time the power
is turned on.

GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

This unit provides the following three different equalization
curves.

ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass
POP:
JAZZ:

Press one of the GRAPHIC EQUALIZER buttons.

To cancel equalization

Press the selected button again. EQ OFF is displayed.

To select with the remote control

Press the EQ button repeatedly until the desired equalization
mode is displayed.

More presence in the vocals and midrange
Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music

ROCK-+ POP + JAZZ+ EQ OFF

(Cancel)

EXPANDING THE SOUND AREA

The QSOUND system creates a wider sound area by processing
the original music signals electronically.

Press the QSOUND button.

SOUND” appears on the display.

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ENHANCING THE BASS SOUND

The T-BASS system enhances the realism of low-frequency
sound.

Press the T-BASS
Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the

three levels, or the off position to suit your preference.

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button.

(OFF)

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Low frequency sound may be distorted when the T-BASS system
is used for a disc or tape in which Iowfrequency sound is originally
emphasized. In this case, cancel the T-BASS system.

To turn off the QSOUND system

Press the QSOUND button again.

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When the QSOUND system is activated, the sound may be
distorted. If this happens, decrease the volume.

SOUND ADJUSTMENT DURING

RECORDING

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

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MANUAL TUNING

When an FM stereo broadcast contains Inoise

Press the BAND/MODE TUNER button while pressing the SHIFT
button on the remote control.
“MONO” appears on the display.
Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.

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BANDI
MODE
TUNER

SHIFT

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Press the TUNER button repeatedly to select the
desired band.

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If the power is turned off, the previously tuned station will be
played (Direct Play Function).
\AJhen using the remote control, press the BAND/MODE
“WNER button repeatedly while power is on.

Press the q< or ➤> button to select a station.

2

Each time the button is pressed the frequency changes.
\Nhen a station is received,

During FM stereo reception, “STEREO” is displayed.

“TUNE’r is displayed for 2 seconds.

To restore stereo reception, press the buttons again.

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 the POWER button while pressing the TUNER button
during power on.
TO reset the interval, repeat this procedure,

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● When the AM tuning interval is changed, all preset stations

(see “PRESETTING STATIONS”) are cleared. The preset

!stations have to be set again.

To search for a station quickly (Auto Search)

Keep the +< or ➤F button pressed until the tuner starts
searching for a station, After tuning in to a station, the search
Stolps,
To stop the Auto Search manually, press the <<or ›~ button.
* The Auto Search may not stop at stations with very weak

signals.

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PRESETTING STATIONS

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MODE
TUNER

The unit can store a total of 32 preset stations. When a station
is stored, a preset number is assigned to the station. Use the
preset number to tune in to a preset station directly,

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Press the TUNER button to select a band, and
press the <+ or - button to select a station,

PRESET NUMBER TUNING

Use the remote control to select the preset number directly.

7 Press the BAND/MODE TUNER button to selecl a

band.

2 Press the numbered buttons to select a preset

number.

Example:

To select preset number 10, press the +10 and O buttons,

Selecting a preset number on the main unit

Press the TUNER button to select a band, Then, press the ~>
button repeatedly.
Each time the button is pressed, the next higher number is

selected.

To clear a preset station

Select the preset number of the station to be cleared. Then, press
the

■ button, and press the II button within 4 seconds.

The preset numbers of all other stations in the band with higher
numbers are also decreased by one,

Press the 11 button to store the station.

2

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

Frequency

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Preset number

Repeat steps 1 and 2.

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Each band can only store a maximum of 16 preset stations.

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OPERATION

RANDOM
REPEAT

0–9,+1 o
EDIT/CHECK

SHIFT

LOADING DISC

Press the CD button, then press the PUSH OPEN
position to open the disc compartment. Load a disc
with the label side up and close the disc
compartment.

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

Press the CD button. The power is turned on and play of the
loaded disc begins.
To replace the disc before play, press the PUSH OPEN position
button to open the disc compartment.

To check the remaining time

Press the EDIT/CHECK button while pressing the SHIFT button
during play. The amount of time remaining until all tracks finish
playing is displayed. To restore the play time display, repeat the
above again.

Selecting a track with the remote control

Press the numbered buttons and the +10 button to select a track.
Example:

To select the 25th track, press the +1 O, +10 and 5 buttons.
To select the 10th track, press the +10 and O buttons.
The selected track starts to play and play continues to the end
of that disc.

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● When removing the disc, press the ■ button to stop play before

pressing the PUSH OPEN position.

● Do not use irregular shape CDs (example: heart-shaped,

octagonal ones). It may result in malfunction.

● Do not load more than one compact disc in the disc

compartment.

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Total playing time

Total number of tracks

PLAYING DISC

Load a disc.

Press the +- button.

Play begins with the first track,

Music calendar (only the

first 16 tracks are displayed)

Elapsed playing time

RANDOM PLAY

All the tracks on the disc can be played randomly.

In stop mode, press the RANDOM button while pressing the
SHIFT button on the remote control.

“RAN” appears in the display.
To cancel random play, press the buttons again.

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● Even if the << button is pressed, a previously played track

cannot be skipped. The unit returns to the beginning of the
current track only.

● Direct selection of the tracks with the numbered buttons cancels

the random play mode.

● During RANDOM play “REPEAT 1” play cannot be performed.

Number of track being played

To stop play, press the
To p,ause play, press the II button. To resume play, press again.
To search for a particular point during playback, keep the

4+ or F> button pressed and release the button at the desired
point.

To skip to the beginning of a track during playback, press

the +4 or - button repeatedly.

To remove

disc, press the PUSH OPEN position.

■ button.

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REPEAT PLAY

One or all the tracks can be played repeatedly.
To repeat the entire

To repeat the desired track,

disc, turn on “REPEAT ALL’.

turn on “REPEAT 1”.

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Press the numbered buttons and the +1Obutton

to program a track,,

Example:
To select the 12th track, press the +10 and 2 buttons.
To select the 20th track, press the +10, +10 and O buttons.

Press the REPEAT buton.

Each time it is pressed, the operations can be selected cyclically.
@; REpEAT ALL

‘~ REPEAT 1
@ Cancel

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When using the remote control

Press the REPEAT button while pressing the SHIFT button.

To cancel it, press the buttons again.

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● During “REPEATALL” play, RANDOM play can be performed.

● During “REPEAT 1” mode, entering RANDOM mode will cancel

the “REPEAT 1” mode.

● To repeat only selected tracks, select the “REPEAT ALL”

function and program the desired tracks (see below). You can
program the desired tracks first before selecting the “REPEAT
ALL’ function.

PROGRAMMED PLAY

Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from the inserted disc

Program number

Selected track <~ Total playing time of
number

Total number of
selected tracks

Repeat step 2 to program other tracks.

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Press the * button to start play.

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the selected tracks

To check the program

Each time the b- button is pressed in stop mode, a track

number and program number will be displayed.

To clear the program

Press the ■ button in stop mode.

To add tracks to the program

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

after the last track.

change the programlmecl tracks

To

Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.

Use the remote control.

1 Press the PRGM button while pressing the SHIFT

button in stop mode.

“M” flashes on the display.

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● During programmed play, the following operations cannot be

performed:
–Random play.
–One-track repeat (REPEAT 1).
–Direct selection of the tracks with the numeric buttons.

● [f programmed time is more than 99:59 minutes, or the disc

track number 31 and above is programmed, total playing time
show --:-- in the display.

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OPERATION

PLAYING BACK A TAPE

Insert a tape, Then press the +b Ibutton to start play.

The tape counter indicates
the tape running length

Playback side of the tape

b : The front side is being played (forward).
“< : The back side is being played (reverse).

INSERTING TAPES

● You can select a reverse mode to play back one or both sides.

● Use only type I (normal) tapes.

Press the TAPE button and press

open the cassette holder.

Insert a tape with the exposed side down.

holder to close.

To select a reverse mode

Each time the TAPE button is pressed, the reverse
changes.

the 4 mark to

Push the cassette

mode

To stop play, press the

■ button.

To pause play, press the II button. ‘Toresume play, press again.

To change the playback side, press the <E button in play

mode.

To fast forward or rewind, press the ++ c,r P> button in stop

mode. Then press the

To start’play when the power is

■ button to stop the tape.

off (Direct Play

Function)

Press the TAIJE button. The power is turned on and play of the
inserted tape begins,

To set the tape counter to 0000

Press the W button in stop mode.

The counter is also set to 0000 when the cassette holder is

opened.

About cassette tapes

● To prevent accidental erasure, break off the plastic tabs

on the cassette tape after recording with a screwdriver c)r
other pointed tool.

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To ~lav one side onlv, select =.
To play from front side to back side once only, select 1).
To play both sides repeatedly, select (=).

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To record on the tape again, cover the tab openings with
adhesive tape, etc.

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● 120-minute or longer tapes are extremely thin and easily

deformed or damaged. They are not recommended.

● Take up any slack in the tape with a pencil or similar tool

before use. Slack tape may break or jam in the mechanism.

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BASIC RECORDING

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4 Press the @ button to start recording.

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When the selected function is CD, playback and recording
start simultaneously.
When the selected function is AUX, start playback on the
connected equipment.

To stop recording, press the 9 button.
To pause recording, press the 11 button. (Applicable when the

source is TUNER or AUX.) To resume recording, press again.

To start recording with the remote control

First press the ~ button, and then press the > button within 2
seconds.

Preparation

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

● Only Type I (normal) tapes can be recorded.

1

Insert the tape to be recorded on into the deck.

Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing
out from the unit

2

Press theTAPE button to select the reverse mode.

To record on one side only, select 1.
To record on both sides, select =) or (1).

Press one of the function buttons and prepare

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and the exposed side down.

the source to be recorded.

To record from a CD, press the CD button and load the disc.

To

record from a radio broadcast, press the TUNER button

and tune in to a station.

record from the connected source, press the AUX button

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and prepare to play.

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Recording cannot be done when the TAPE function is selected.

INSERTING BLANK SPACES

Insertion of 4-second blank s~aces may help you to locate the
begining of the track on other equipmeht. (Applicable when the
source is TUNER or AUX.)
1 Press the O button during recording or while in recording

pause mode.

~flashes for 4 seconds and the tape runs without

recording, After 4 seconds, the deck enters the recording
pause mode.

2

Press the II button to resume recording.

To insert

button again while w is flashing.

To insert blank spaces of more than 4 seconds, after the

deck enters recording pause mode, press the

Each time the button is pressed, a 4-second blank space is

added

a blank space of less than 4 seconds, press the @

● button again.

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To erase a recording

1 Insert the tape to be erased into the deck.

2 Set the tape to the point where the erasure is to be started.
3 Set the reverse mode by pressing the TAPE button.
4 Press the AUX button.

If an optional equipment is connected to the AUX jacks, turn

it off.

5 Press the

● button to start the erasure.

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Al EDIT RECORDING

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Tape length

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The Al edit function enables CD recording without worrying about
tape length and track length, When a CD is inserted, the unit
automatically calculates track lengths. If necessary, the order
of tracks is rearranged so that no track is cut short.

(Al: Artificial Intelligence)

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

Use the remote control from steps 3 to 5.

Insert the tape into the deck.

Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out
from the unit.

Press the CD button on the main unit so that “CD”
is displayed, and load the disc.

You can press the FUNCTION button on the remote control
repeatedly to display “CD”.

Press the EDIT/CHECK button once while
pressing the SHIFT button.

Tape side A Remaining time
(front side)

Number of Selected tracks

programmed tracks for side A

of side A

5 First press the ● button and then press the *

button within 2 seconds to start recording.

The tape is rewound to the beginning of the front side, the
lead segment is played through for 10 seconds, and recording
starts. When recording on the front (side A) ends, recordllng
on the back (side B) starts.

To stop recording

Press the ❑ button. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.

To clear the edit program

Press the ■ button twice.

To check the order of the programmed track numbers

Before recording, press the EDIT/CHECK button while pressing
the SHIFT button to select side A or B, and press the

repeatedly.

Program
number

Programmed

track numbers

➤> button

Press the numbered buttons to designate the

tape length.

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

to be recorded on each side of the tape.

● The 44 and * buttons are also available to designate

the tape length.

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Track 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.

● Recording is inhibited if the erasure prevention tab on eitlher

side of the tape is broken off.

● The Al edit function cannot be used with discs containing 31

tracks or more.

PROGRAMMED EDIT
RECORDING

Repeat step 5 for the rest of the tracks for side A.

6

A track whose playing time is longer than the remaining time
cannot be programmed.

Selected track Program
number

number

3,7

3,7

4,5
4

m

8

FUNCTION

Programmed edit function enables CD recording while checking

the remaining time on each side of the tape as the tracks are

programmed.

m

The programmed edit recording will not start from a point halfway

in the tape. The tape must be recorded from the beginning of
either side.

Use the remote control from steps 3 to 8

1

Insert the tape into the deck.

Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out
from the unit,

Press the CD button on the main unit so that “CD”

2

is displayed, and load the disc.

You can press the FUNCTION button on the remote control
repeatedly to display “CD, ”

Remaining time of side A

Programmed tracks

7 Press the EDIT/CHECK button while pressing the

SHIFT button to select side B and program the
tracks for side B.

After confirming B on the display, repeat step 5.

Tape side B (reverse side)

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8 Press the O button and then press the> button

within 2 seconds to start recording.

The tape is rewound to the beginning of the front side, the

lead segment is played through for 10 seconds, and recording

starts. When recording on the front side (A) ends, recording

on the back side (B) starts.

To stop recording

Press the ❑ button, Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.

m

Press the EDIT/CHECK button twice while

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pressing the SHIFT button.

Press the numbered buttons to designate the

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tape length.

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

● The 44 and - buttons are also available to designate

the tape length.

Press the numbered buttons to program a track.

5

Example: To select the 10th track, press the numbered buttons

+10 and O.

To check the order of the programmed track numbers

Before recording, press the EDIT/CHECK button while pressing

the SHIFT button to select side A or B, and press the EP button

repeatedly.

Track number Program number

Programmed tracks

To change the program of each side

Press the EDIT/CHECK button while pressing the SHIFT blJtton
to select side A or B, and press the
of the selected side. Then program tracks again.

To clear the edit program

Press the ❑ button twice.

■ button to clear the program

m

Recording is inhibited if the erasure prevention tab on either

side of the tape is broken off.

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SETTING THE TIMER

4 Select the duration for the timer-activated period

with the ++ or ➤> button and press the 11

button.

1

1,2,3,4

1
2,4

3
6

u

The unit can be turned on at a specified time with the built-in
timer,

Preparation

Make sure the clock is set correctly, (See page 5.)

Use the remote control.

1 Press the TIMER button repeatedly while pressing

the SHIFT button to display 0, and press the 11

button within 6 seconds.

displayed, and the hour flashes.

O is

The duration for the timer-activated period can be set between
5 and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps.

Prepare the source.

5

To listen to a CD, load the disc.
To listen to a tape, insert the tape into the deck.
To listen to the radio, select the desired band and tune into

a station.

To listen to the equipment connected to the AU}( jaclks,

set the timer of the connected source (with an external timer)
and prepare for the play.

Press the POWER button to turn the unit otf afiter

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adjusting the volume and tone.

remains on the display after the power is turned off (timer

@

standby mode).

When the timer-on time is reached, the unit turns on and
begins play with the selected source.

To check the specified time and source

Press the TIMER button while pressing the SHIFT button on the

remote control. The timer-on time, the selected source name
and the duration for the timer-activated period are displayed for
4 seconds.

if you do not press the II button within 6 seconds, another

operation may start.

2 Designate the hour of the timer-on time by

pressing the - or* button, and the 11 button.

Repeat to designate the minute of the timer-on

time.

After you designate the timer-on time, one of the source name
flashes alternately on the display.

3 Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly to select

a source and press the II button.

You can select a source by pressing the < or FP button

as well.
o If the tuner is selected, the band cannot be selected in this

step.

TIMER RECORDING

Timer recording is applicable for TUNER and AUX (with an

external timer) sources only.

Press the TIMER button repeatedly while pressing the

SHIFT button on the remote control so that @ and

~ appear on the display, and press the II button.

Repeat the steps shown above from step 2 and insert 1he tape

to be recorded into the deck after step 5.

To cancel timer stanby mode temporarily

Press the TIMER button while pressing the SHIFT button on the

remote control so that @ (and ~) disappear on the display.

To restore the timer standby mode, press again to display 0

(and m).

Using the unit while the timer is set

You can use the unit normally after setting the timer.

Before turning off the power, repeat step 5 to prepare the source,

and adjust the volume and tone.

m

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

● Connected equipment cannot be turned on and off by the built-

in timer of this unit. Use an external timer.

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SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER

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--..._..-,

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The unit can be turned off automatically at a specified time.

Use the remote control.

f Press the SLEEP button while pressing the SHIFT

button.

2 Within 4 seconds, press the <+ or W button

to specify the time until the power is turned off.

Each time the buttcm is pressed, the time changes between 5
and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps.

Specifi~d time

To check the time remaining until the power is turned

Off

Press the SLEEP button once while pressing the SH[FT button.
The remaining time is displayed for 4 seconds.

To cancel the sleep timer

Press the SLEEP button twice while pressing the SHIFT button

so that “SLEEP” on the display disappears.

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CONNECTING OPTIONAL

LISTENING TO EXTERNAL

EQUIPMENT

Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment

for details.

● The connecting cords are not supplied. Obtain the necessary

connecting cords.

● Consult your local Aiwa dealer for optional equipment.

AUX Jacks

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

jack.

SOURCES

1

To play equipment connected to the AUX jacks, proceed as

Press the AUX button.

1

“AUXi’ appears on the display.

2

Play the connected equipment.

When connecting a turntable

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

DC JACK(12V)

Connect the Aiwa DCW-5O car battery cord to the jack. Then
connect the other end to the cigarette lighter socket of the car.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Occasional care and maintenance of the unit and the software
are needed to optimize the performance of your unit.

clean the cabinet

To

Use a soft and-dry cloth.
If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly
moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use strong
solvents, such as alcohol, benzine or thinner as these could

damage the finish of the unit.

To clean the heads and tape paths

After every 10 hours of use, clean the heads and tape paths
with a head cleaning cassette or cotton swab moistened with
cleaning fluid or denatured alcohol, (These cleaning kits are
commercially available.)
When cleaning with a cotton swab, wipe the recording/playback
head, erasure head, capstans, and pinchrollers.

R%ead CottonSwab

Care of discs

● When a disc becomes dirty, wipe the disc from the center out

with a cleaning cloth.

● After playing a disc, store the disc in its case. Do not leave the

disc in places that are hot or humid.

Care of tapes

● Store tapes in their cases after use.

● Do not leave tapes near magnets, motors, television sets, or

any source of magnetism. This will downgrade the sound
quality and cause noise.

● Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, or leave them in a car

parked in direct sunlight.

Pinchroller Erasure head Pinchroller

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After cleaning the heads and tape paths with a liquid head
cleaning cassette or a moistened swab, wait until the cleaned
parts are completely dried before inserting the tapes.

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SPECIFICATIONS

FM tuner section

Tuning range

Usable sensitivity (IHF)

Antenna terminals

AM tuner section
Tuning range

Usable sensitivity

Antenna

Amplifier section

Power output

Total harmonic distortion
Input
outputs

Cassette deck section

Track format
Frequency response
Recording system
Heads

87.5 MHz to 108 hfHz

13.2 dBf

75 ohms (unbalanced)

530 kHz to 1710 kHz
step)
531 kHz to 1602 kHz (9 kHz step)
350 pVlm
Loop antenna

10 W + 10 W (1 kHz, T.H. D.
10 %, 8 ohms)

0.1 % (5 W, 1 kHz, 8 ohms)
AUX: 0.5 V

SPEAKERS: accept speakers of

8 ohms or more

PHONES (stereo mini jack):
accepts headphones of 32 ohms
or more

4 tracks, 2 channels stereo

Normal tape: 50 Hz – 15000 Hz
AC bias

Recording/playback x 1

Erase head x 1

(10 kHz

COPYRIGHT

Please check the laws on copyright relating to recordings from
discs, radio or external tape for the country in which the machine
is being used.

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi­cations. However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can

be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna,

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.

CAUTION

Modifications or adjustments to this product, which are not
expressly approved by the manufacturer, may void the user’s
right or authority to operate this product.

Compact disc player section
Laser

D-A

converter

Wow and flutter

Semiconductor laser (k= 780 nm)
1 bit linear
Unmeasurable

SPEAKER SYSTEM
Cabinet type
Speakers

Impedance

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Weight

1 way, bass reflex

100

mm (4 in.) cone type

8

ohms

160 x 255x 253.5 mm

(63/8x 10’/8x

i

.5 kg (3 Ibs 5 OZ.)

10 in.)

GENERAL

Power requirements

Power consumption

Dimensions of main unit

(W XHXD)
Weight of main unit

Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without

notice.

AC:120V,60HZ
DC:12V

24 W

160 x 255 x 244 mm

(63/8x 101/, x 91/2in.)

3.1 kg (6 Ibs 13 OZ.)

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