Sony NSXA10 Operating manual

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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.

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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

Water and moisture — Do not use this unit near water, such

as near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like, 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). 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 that may block the ventilation openings.

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

Objects and liquid entry — Take care that objects or liquids

do not get inside the unit through the ventilation openings.

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.

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

on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the Operating

Instructions.

Electric Power

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 unitsare 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.

AC power cord

- When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by the AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.

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

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

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

— The unit should not be mounted

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45Extension 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. When not in use — Un~lua the AC Dower cord from the AC power plug if the unit wi’11n;t 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.

Damaae Reauirina Service Have the units serviced by a qualified service technician if:

- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged

- Foreign objects or liquid have gotten inside the unit

- The unit has been exposed to rain or water

- The unit does not seem to operate normally

- The unit exhibits a marked change in performance

- The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.

Check your system and accessories

CX-NA1O compact disc SX-NA1 O stereo cassette receive r Front speakers

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS ...........................................m....................... 1

PREPARATIONS

CONNECTIONS .......................s.......................................... 3

BEFORE OPERATION ..................................................m.... 4

SOUND

ADJUSTING THE SOUND ................................................. 5

RADIO RECEPTION

MANUAL TUNING ............................................................... 5

PRESETTING STATIONS ............................m...................... 6

TAPE PLAYBACK

BASIC OPERATIONS ......................................................... 6

CD PLAYING

BASIC OPERATIONS ......................................................... 7

PROGRAMMED PLAY ........................................................ 8

RECORDING

BASIC Recording .......m................................................... 8

Al EDIT RECORDING ......................................................... 9

PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING ............................... 10

AM antenna

Operating 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 case of difficulty.

Model No. CX-NAIO U SX-NA1 O

Serial No. (Lot No.)

CLOCK AND TIMER

SETTING THE CLOCK ..................................................... 11

SETTING THE TIMER ....................................................... 11

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER .......................................... 12

OTHER CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ........................ 13

GENERAL

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 13

CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................ 14

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......................................... 14

PARTS INDEX

.................................................... Back cover

Please check the laws on copyright relating to recordings from discs, radio or external tape for the country In which the

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CONNECTIONS

Before connecting the AC cord

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

IMPORTANT Connect the speakers, antennas, and all optional equipment first. Then connect the AC cord in the end.

Connect the supplied AM antenna to the AM

LOOP terminal.

~ Do not connect the FM antenna to the outdoor antenna terminal on the wall, as this could result in shock.

Connect the right and left speakers to the main

unit.

Connect the right speaker cord to the SPEAKERS Rterminals, and left to the SPEAKERS L terminals. There are no differences between the front speakers. Both speakers can be connected as L (left) or R (right).

The speaker cord with the white stripe should be connected to the ~ terminal and the black cord to the @ terminal.

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the AC cord to an AC outlet.

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When the AC cord is connected, all the characters may light up on the display. In this case, disconnect the AC cord. Then, connect it again.

To position the antennas

FM antenna: Extend fully and fix its end to the wall.

AM antenna:

Position to find the best direction.

● Be sure to connect the speaker cords correctly. Improper

connections can cause short circuits in the SPEAKERS terminals.

● Do not leave objects generating magnetism near the speakers.

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

● Do not brin-g 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.

To connect other optional equipment+ page 13.

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To stand the AM antenna on a surface

Fix the claw to the slot.

BEFORE OPERATION

Flash window

The window on the top of the unit lights up or flashes while the

unit is being powered on,

To turn off the light, press the CD button while pressing the

■ CLEAR button. To turn back on, repeat the above.

To use the SHIFT button on the remote control

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

To use the FUNCTION button on the remote control

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

Inserting batteries into the remote control

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.

SHIFT FUNCTION

b PRESET

To turn the unit on

Press one of the function buttons (TAPE, TUNER, VIDEO/AUX, CD). The unit is turned on. At this time, playback of the inserted disc begins, or the previously tuned station is received (Direct Play Function). The POWER button is also available to turn the unit on.

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The disc compartment may open and close to reset the unit, when the unit is turned on.

After use

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

DEMO (Demonstration) mode

When the AC cord is connected for the first time, the display window demonstrates the functions of the unit. When the power is turned on, the DEMO display is overridden by the operation display.

To cancel DEMO mode

Press the 11 SET button while the power is off. In this time, the clock on the display appears. (To set the current time, see “SETTING THE CLOCK on page 11.) To restore the DEMO mode, press the E PRESET button while the power is off.

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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.

● If the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of

time, remove the batteries from the remote control 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 inside the display window is exposed to intense light,

such as direct sunlight

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

Using the headphones

Connect headphones to the PHONES jacks with a stereo standard plug (@6.3mm,

No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are plugged in,

‘/4 inch).

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ADJUSTING THE SOUND

MANUAL TUNING

Graphic Equalizer

VOLUME

T-BASS

GEQ

T-BASS

SHIFT

VOLUME

VOLUME CONTROL

Turn the VOLUME control on the main unit, or press the VOLUME buttons on the remote control.

The volume level is displayed as a number from Oto MAX (31).

SUPER T-BASS SYSTEM

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

sound.

Press the T-BASS button.

Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the

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

+1> +2++3>oFF (cancel)]

MONO TUNER

BAND SHIFT

Press the TUNER/BAND button repeatedly to

select the desired band, FM or AM.

If the power is turned off, the previously tuned station will be

played (Direct Play Function).

To select a band with the remote control

Press the BAND button while pressing the SHIFT button.

the I-44 DOWN or F++ UP button to select

Press

a station.

Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes.

When a station is received, “TUNE” is displayed.

During FM stereo reception, [lI@Jl) is displayed.

To select with the remote control

Press the T-BASS button while pressing the SHIFT button.

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Low frequency sound may be distorted when the T-BASS system

is used for a disc or tape inwhich low frequency sound is originally emphasized. In this case, cancel the T-BASS system.

GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

This unit provides the following three different equalization c1

ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange

JAZZ: Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music.

Press one of the graphic equalizer buttons.

To cancel the selected mode

Press the selected button again. “EQ oFF is displayed.

To select with the remote control

Press the GEQ button repeatedly while pressing the SHIFT button. The GEQ mode is displayed cyclically as follows.

ROCK — POP — JAZZ — EQoFF

(cancel)

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To search for a station quickly (Auto Search)

Keep the M DOWN or FPI UP button pressed until the tuner starts searching for a station. After tuning in to a station, the search stops. To stop the Auto Search manually, press the 1< DOWN or UP button.

● The Auto Search may not stop at stations with very weak

signals.

When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise

Press the MONO TUNER button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control to extinguish AUTO in the display. Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural. To restore stereo reception, press these buttons again.

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To change the AM tuning interval

The default setting of the AM tuning interval is 10 kHz/step. If you use this unit in an area where the frequency allocation system is 9 kHz/step, change the tuning interval. Press the POWER button while pressing the TUNER/BAND button. 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.

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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.

PRESETTING STATIONS

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 into a preset station directly.

Press the TUNER/BAND button to select a band, and press the 144 DOWN or PM UP button to select a station.

Press the II SET button to store the station.

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

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BAND SHIFT

BASIC OPERATIONS

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Usable tapes

Use only normal (type I) tapes.

Press the TAPE button.

Press the

❑/4 button to open the cassette holder

and insert a tape exposed side down.

Push the cassette holder to close it.

(Deck 2)

Frequency

Preset number

Repeat steps 1 and 2.

The next station will not be stored if a total of 32 preset stations

have already been stored for all the bands.

PRESET NUMBER TUNING

Use the remote control to select the preset number directly

Press the BAND button while pressing the SHIFT

button to select a band.

2 Press the numeric buttons to select a preset

number.

Example: To select preset number 25, press the +10, +10 and 5 buttons. To select preset number 10, press the +1Oand Obuttons.

Selecting a preset number em the main unit

Press the TUNER/BAND button to select a band. Then, press

the - PRESET button repeatedly.

Each time the button is pressed, the next higher number is selected.

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Press the - button to start playback.

Only the side facing you can be played back.

To stop playback, press the To pause, press the II button. To resume play, press it again. To fast forward or rewind, press the + or * button in the

stop mode, and then press the WA button td stop winding. ‘

When both deck 1 and deck 2 are set in the playback mc~de,

deck 2 is heard.

About cassette tapes * To prevent accidental erasure, break off the plastic tabs

on the cassette tape after recording with a screwdriver or other pointed tool.

Side A

To record on the tape again, cover the tab openings with

adhesive tape, etc.

● 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 inthe mechanism.

■/A button.

Tab for side A

To clear a preset station

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

the H CLEAR button, and press the 11 SET button within 4

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

ENGUSH

BASIC OPERATIONS

LOADING DISCS

Press the CD button, then press the A OPEN/ CLOSE button to open the disc compartment. Load disc(s) with the label side up.

To play one or two discs, place the discs on tray 1 and 2. To play three discs, press the DISC CHANGE button to rotate the trays after placing two discs. Place the third disc on tr?y 3. Close ttie disc compartment by pressing the A OPEN/CLOSE button.

To stop play, press the W CLEAR-buHon. To pause play, press the 11 SET button. To resume play, press

again. To search for a particular point during playback, keep the

- or FF button m’essed and release the button at the desired point. To skip to the beginning of a track during playback, press the + or > button repeatedly.

To remove discs, press the 4 OPEN/CLOSE button.

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

Press the CD button or one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons. The power is turned on and play of the loaded disc(s) begins. To replace discs before play, press the = OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc compartment.

To check the remaining time

Press the EDIT/CHECK button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control during play. The amount of time remaining

until all tracks finish playing is displayed. To restore the playtime display, repeat the above again.

Selecting a track with the remote control 1 Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons to select a

disc.

2 Press the numeric buttons and the +1O button to select a

track. Example: To select the 25th track, press the +1O,+1Oand 5 buttons.

To select the 10th track, press the +1Oand Obuttons.

The selected track starts to play and continues-to the”end of

that disc.

DISC CHANGE

Total playing time

Total number of tracks

Tray number of the disc to be played

PLAYING DISCS

Load discs.

To play all discs in the disc compartment, press the P

Play begins with the disc on tray 1.

To play one disc only, press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons.

The selected disc is played once.

PRESET button.

Elapsed playing time

Number of track being played

Replacing discs during play

While one disc is playing, the other discs can be replaced without interrupting play.

1 Press the DISC CHANGE button.

2 Remove the discs and replace with other discs. 3 Press the ~ OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc

compartment.

● When loading an 8-cm (3-inch) disc, put it onto the inner circle

of the tray.

* Do not place more than one compact disc on one disc tray.

● Do not tilt the unit with discs loaded.’ Doi,ng so may cause

malfunctions.

RANDOM/REPEAT PLAY

Use the remote control.

Press the RANDOM/REPEAT button while pressing the

SHIFT button.

Each time it is pressed, the function can be selected cyclically.

@ RANDOM play – RANDOM lights up on the display.

All the tracks on the selected disc or on all the discs can be

played randomly.

@ REPEAT play — ~’ lightsup on the display.

A single disc or all the discs can be played repeatedly.

@ RANDOM/REPEAT play — RANDOM and ~ light up on

the display.

@ Cancel — RANDOM and% go out from the display.

During random play, following operations are

- to select the tracks directly with the numbered buttons.

- to skip to the previously played tracks with the < button.

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PROGRAMMED PLAY BASIC RECORDING

Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from any of the inserted discs,

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Preparation

Use the remote control

Press the PRGM button while pressing the SHIFT button in stop mode.

PGM is displayed.

Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons to

select a disc.

The selected disc is indicated in red on the display.

Go to the next step when the tray stops rotating.

Press the numeric buttons and the +1 Obutton to

program a track.

Example:

To select the 25th track, press the +1O,+10 and 5 buttons. To select the 10th track, press the +1Oand Obuttons.

Program number

Total playing time of the selected tracks

● Wind up the tape to the point recording starts.

● Note that recording is done on only one side of the tape,

● Use only normal (type I) tapes.

Insert the tape to be recorded on into deck 1 and push the cassette holder to close it.

Get ready for the source to be recorded.

To record from a CD

Press the CD button and load a disc.

To record from a tape

Press the TAPE button. Then, insert the original tape into deck 2 and play it.

To record from a radio broadcast

Press the TUNER/BAND button and tune in to a station. To record from the connected source Press the VIDEO/AUX button and play it.

Press the @ button to start recording.

The > button is depressed simultaneously. When recordina from a CD, playing and recording start simultaneously from the first track.

Selected track number

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks. 5 Press the M PRESET button to start play.

To check the program

Each time the < or * buttorf is pressed in stop mode, a disc number, track number, and program number will be displayed.

To clear the program

Press the

To add tracks to the program

Before playing, repeat steps 2 and 3. The track will be programmed after the last track.

To change the programmed tracks

Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.

■ CLEAR button in stop mode.

Total number of selected tracks

● During the programmed play, the EDIT/CHECK, DISC

CHANGE. DISC DIRECT PLAY and numeric buttons do not function.

● RANDOM play is not performed during programmed play,

To stop recording

Press the W= button on deck 1.

To pause recording

Press the 11 button on dqck 1.

To resume recording, press it again.

To record selected tracks of the CD

Before pressing the

To start recording precisely (except when recording from

a CD)

Before pressing the deck 1. Then, press the pause mode. When you wish to start recording, press the II button again.

To record part of the CD

When the first track. To start in the middle of a track, play the CD first and press the II button for from. Then, press the

is released automatically and recording starts.

● button is pressed, recording always starts from the

● button, program the tracks,

● button at step 3, press the 11 button on

● button. The deck enters recording

CD at the point you wish to start recording

● button. The pause mode for CD button

Do not press the buttons on deck 2 during recording.

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Al EDIT RECORDING

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.

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Press the EDIT/CHECK button- on the remote

control while pressing the SHIFT button to prepare for the second recording.

Turn over the tape in deck 1 and press the @

button to start recording on the second side.

To stop recording in the middle

Press the WA button on deck 1.

Deck operation and CD play stop simultaneously.

To clear the editing contents

Press the red line surrounding “Al EDIT in the display goes out, or press the 4 OPEN/CLOSE button.

■ CLEAR button twice in’’the stop mode so that the

Insert the tape tb be recorded on into deck 1, and wind up to the beginning of the front side.

Press the W= button to open the cassette holder and insert the tape with the exposed side down. Press the TAPE button, and wind up the tape with the < button.

Press the CD button. Load discs onto the trays.

While pressing the SHIFT button, press the

CHECK button on the remote control.

“Al EDIT” is surrounded by red in the display.

Select a disc by pressing one of the DISC DIRECT

PLAY buttons.

only one disc is inserted, skip this step.’

Press the numeric buttons on the remote control

to designate the tape length.

10 to 99 minutes can be specified. Example: When using a 46-minute tape, press the 4 and 6 buttons. In a few seconds, the microcomputer decides the tracks to be recorded on each side of the tape.

Tape length

Remaining time of recoraing 1 track numbers

Programmed

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EDIT/

To check the editing contents

Before recording, press the EDIT/CHECK button on the remote control while pressing the SHIFT button.

Each time it is pressed, the contents of each side of the tape are displayed in turn.

To check the order of the programmed track numbers

Before recording, press the M UP or M DOWN button for CD repeatedly.

Each time it is pressed, the track number and programmed number are displayed in order.

Order of the tracks to be ~laved

Number of programmed tracks

To add tracks to the edited contents

If the remaining time is enough to record some tracks in step 6, you can add tracks from other discs in the compartment before recording starts.

Programmed track

numbers

1 Press the EDIT/CHECK button while pressing the SHIFT

button to select side A or B.

2 Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons to select a

disc.

3 Press the numeric buttons to select tracks.

If the playing time of a selected track is longer than the tape remaining time, it is not added.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for adding more tracks.

Time on cassette tapes and editing time

The actual cassette recording time is usually a little longer than the specified recording time printed on the label. This unit can program tracks to use the extra time. When the total recording

time is a little longer than the tape’s specified recording time after editing, the display shows the extra time (without a minus

instead of the time remaining on the tape (with the minus

mark), mark).

Tape side A: First recording side programmed B: Second recording side tracks

Press the @ button on deck 1 first to start

Number of

recording on the first side.

CD play and recording of edited tracks for the first side start simultaneously. When the end of the tape is reached, deck 1 enters the recording stop mode. After entering the recording stop mode, go to step 8.

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* The edit function cannot be used with discs containing 31 tracks

or more.

● Recording is inhibited if the erasure prevention tab on either

side of the tape is broken off.

PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING

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

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1 Insert the tape into deck 1.

Insert the tape with the side to be recorded first facing out from the unit. Press the TAPE button, and wind up the tape with the < button.

Press the CD button on the main unit and load the disc (s).

Press the EDIT/CHECK button twice while

pressing the SHIPT button on the remote control.

PRGM is displayed.

Press the numeric buttons on the remote control

to designate the tape length.

10 to 99 minutes can be specified.

Example: When using a 60-minute tape, press the 6 and O buttons.

Maximum recording time for side ATape length

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3,7,8,9

Repeat step 5 for the rest of the tracks for side

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

Press the EDIT/CHECK button

while pressing the

SHIFT button to select side B and program the

tracks for side “B.

After confirming Bon the display, repeat step 5.

Press the ED[T/CHECK button while pressing the SHIFT button to select side A and press the Q button on deck 1 to start recording.

CD play and recording of edited tracks for the first side start

simultaneously. When the end of the tape is reached, deck

1enters the recording stop mode. After entering the recording

stop mode, go to step 9.

Press the EDIT/CHECK while pressing the SHIFT

button on the remote control for recording off

the second side.

After confirming Bon the display, go to step 10,

10 Turn over the tape in deck 1 and press the @

button,

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press the WA button on deck 1. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.

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 K DOWN

or W UP button repeatedly.

Tape side

Program number numbers

Disc number ,

Track number

Programmed track

Tape si;e A (front side)

Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons to select a disc and press the numeric buttons to

program a track.

Example: To select the 10th track of disc 2, press DISC

DIRECT PLAY 2 and the numeric buttons +10 and O.

Total number of programmed tracks

To change the program of each side

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

To clear the edit program

Press the

red line surrounding Al EDIT on the display goes out,

■ CLEAR button twice in the stop mode so that the

■ CLEAR button to clear

“ The edit function cannot be used with discs containing 31 tri~cks

or more.

● Recording is inhibited if the erasure prevention tab on either

side of the tape is broken off.

To erase a recording

A previous recording is erased when a new recording is made on that part of that tape.

Insert the tape you want to erase into deck 1.

Press the TAPE button.

Wind up the tape to the point where the erasure is tc] be started.

Press the

● button on deck 1 to start erasure.

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SETTING THE CLOCK

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Press the CLOCK button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control, and press

the 11

The hour flashes.

Press the l+< DOWN or WI UP button to

designate the hour, and press the II SET button.

The hour stops flashing and the minute starts flashing.

SET button within 4 seconds.

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SETTING THE TIMER

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

Preparation Make sure the clock is set correctly.

Press-the TIMER button on the remote, control

while pressing the SHIFT button once to display

0, and press the 1I SET button within 4 seconds.

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displayed; and the hour flashes:

Press

designate the minute, and press the II SET button.

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

To display the current time

Press the CLOCK button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control. The clock is displayed for 4 seconds.

However, the time cannot be displayed during recording.

To switch to the 24-hour standard Press the

~he remote control and then press the ■ button within 4 seconds. ‘Repeat the same procedure to restore the 12-hour standard.

[f the clock display flashes

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

If power is interrupted for more than approximately 24 hours,

all settings stored in memory after purchase may need to be

reset.

the M DOWN or M UP button to

CLOCK button while pressing the SHIFT button on

If you do not press the II SET button within 4 seconds,

another operation may start.

Designate the hour of the timer-on time by

pressing the - DOWN or W UP button, and the II SET button. Repeat to designate the minute of the timer-on time.

After you designate the timer-on time, TIMER and one of the source name flashes alternately on the display for 4 seconds.

Within 4 seconds, press one of the function

buttons to select a source.

“TIMER” and the selected source name flash alternately for

4 seconds.

● If this step is not completed within 4 seconds, repeat from

step 1.

● Ifthe TUNER buttonis pressed, the band cannot be selected

in this step.

Within 4 seconds, select the duration

timer-activated period with the W DOWN or WI UP button.

for the

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER

The duration for the timer-activated period can be set between

5 and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps.

● If this step is not completed within 4 seconds, repeat from

step 1.

Prepare the source.

To listen to a CD, load the disc to be played first on tray 1.

To listen to a tape, insert the tape into deck 1 or 2.

TOlisten to the radio, tune in to a station,

Press the POWER button to turn the unit off after

adjusting the volume and tone. @

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

standby mode).

Get ready for the TAPE function or the timer recording.

To listen to the tape, press the - button.

To record the source, press the

When the timer-on time is reached, the unit turns on and begins play with the selected source. While the timer is in operation, the display indication is dimmer than usual.

The timer recording period and tape length

When the length of the tape to be recorded is shorter than the

timer recording period, the

the timer is off. When the tape length is longer than the timer recording period,

● button is not released. If the ● is not released for a long

the time, the tape in the deck may be damaged. Press the button to release the

● button on deck 1 is released before

● button.

● button on deck 1.

■l=

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

Use the remote control.

Press the SLEEP button while pressing the SHIFT

button.

2 Within 4 seconds, press the ++ or B+ button

to specify the time until the power is turned off.

Each time the button is pressed, the time changes between 5

and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps.

‘ Specified time

To cancel the timer standby mode temporarily

While pressing the SHIFT button, press the TIMER button so that @ goes out in the display. To restore the timer standby mode, press the TIMER button while pressing the SHIFT button to display ~.

If using the unit after setting the timer

After setting the timer, you can use the unit. After using the unit,

check whether the contents in steps 5 and 6 are set as you wish,

turn off the power and set step 7 if necessary.

To change the specified time and function

Repeat all the steps again.

To check the specified contents

While pressing the SHIFT button, press the TIMER button. The

timer-on time is displayed for 4 seconds.

mia

. 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.

While the timer is in operation, the display indication is dimmer than usual.

To check the time remaining until the power is turned off

Press the SLEEP button once while pressing the SHIFT button.

The remaining time is displayed for

To cancel the sleep timer

Press the SLEEP button twice while pressing the SHIFT button

so that “SLEEP on the display disappears.

4 seconds.

ENGL/W12

CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

- CD DIGITALOUT

(OPTICAL)

SPECIFICATIONS

Main unit CX-NA1O

FM tuner section Tuning rangs Antenna

87.5 MHz to 108 MHz Wire antenna

- VIDEO/AUX

Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment for details. * The connecting cords are not supplied. Obtain the necessary

connecting cords.

● Consult your local Aiwa dealer for optional equipment.

VIDEO/AUX JACKS

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, TV, etc.). Connect the red plug to the R jack, and the white plug to the L

jack.

When connecting a turntable

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

CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) JAiK

This unit can output CD digital sound signals through this jack.

Use an optical cable to connect digital audio equipment (digital

amplifier, DAT deck, MD recorder, etc.).

Remove the dust cap @ from the CD blGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

jack. Then, connect an optical cable DIUCI@ to the CD DIGITAL ‘OUT (OPTICAL) jack,

AM tuner ssction Tuning range

Antenna

Amplifier section

Power output

Total harmonic distortion .

Inputs

outputs

Cassette deck section Track format Frsqusncy responss Recording systsm Hsads

Compact disc player section Laser D-A convsrter Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB (1 kHz, OdB) Harmonic distortion Wow and flutter

530 kHz to 1710 kHz (10 kHz

step)

531 kHz to 1602 kHz (9 kHz step) Loop antenna

7,5

W/Ch- (50 Hz-20 kHz, THD

less than 19’.,

0.3 % (5 W, 1 kHz, 6 ohms, DIN AUDIO) VIDEO/AUX: 400 mV SPEAKERS: accept speakers of 6 ohms or more

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

4 tracks, 2 channels stereo 50 Hz -10000

AC bias Deck 1: _Recording/play back/ erase head x 1 Deck 2: Playback head x 1

Semiconductor laser (h= 780 nm)

6 ohms)

1bit dual

0.03 % (1 kHz, OdB) Unmeasurable

,#k$

When the CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack is not being used

Attach the supplied dust cap.

LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES “

To play equipment connected to the VIDEO/AUX jacks, proceed

as follows.

Press the VIDEO/AUX button, ‘

VIDEO appears on the display.

2 Play the connected equipment.

To change a source name in the display

When the VIDEO/AUX button is pressed, VIDEO is displayed initially. It can be changed to AUX or TV, With the powsr on, press the POWER button while pressing the VIDEO/AUX button,

Repeat the procedure to select one of the names.

General Powsr rsquiremsnts Power consumption

Dimensions of main unit (W XHXD) Wsight of main,unit

Speaker system SX-NA1 O Cabinet type.

Speeksra

Impedance Output sound pressure level Dimensions (W x H x D)

Weight

Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice,

120 VAC, 60 40 w 260 x 308x 335 mm

(101/4 x12’/4x131/4in,)

4.4 kg (9 Ibs 11 02)

2 way, bass reflex (magnetic

shielded type) Woofer: 120 mm (4 Tweeter: 10 mm 6 ohms 87 dB/W/m 220 x 302 x 238 mm

(8 ‘/~x 12 x9 ‘/ein,)

2.5 kg (5 Ibs 8 02)

3/4in.) cone type

(i3/32 h.) ceramic type

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