Sony NSXV9000 Operating manual

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CONNECTIONS
Before connecting the AC cord
The rated votage of your unit shown on the rear panel is 120V 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.
Position the front speakers so that the side ducts face away
from the main unit as shown in the illustration in page 1.
There are no difference between the surround speakers. Both
speakers can be connected as L (left) or R (right).
1 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.
2 Connect the surround speakers to the main unit.
Connect the right surround speaker cord to the SURROUND SPEAKERS R terminal, and left to the SURROUND SPEAKERS L terminal.
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3 Connect the supplied antennas.
Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 !2 terminals and the
AM antenna to the AM LOOP terminals.
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The speaker cord with the white stripe should be connected to the o terminal and the black cord to the 0 terminal.
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Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.
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Surround spe~ker cord
To stand the AM antenna on a surface
Fix the claw to the slot.
To position the antennas FM feeder antenna:
Extend this antenna horizontally in a T-shape and fix its ends to the wall. AM loop
Position to find the best direction.
antenna:
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* 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 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 CNJTDOOR ANTENNA
For better Flvl reception, use of an outdoor antenna is recommended. Connect the outdoor antenne to the FM 75 Q terminals.
connect other optkmial equipment + page 20.
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REMOTE CONTROL
Inserting batteries
Detach the battery cover on Ithe rear of the remote control and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.
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PO!NTIONING THE SPEAKERS
Position the speakers to make the most of the DSP surround effect.
Standard positioning
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Place the surround speakers behind the listening area.
mount the surround speakers on the wall
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Mount each speaker on a snot that can hold its weiaht.
R6(AA)
When to replace the batteries
The maximum operational distance between the remote contrc)l and the sensor onthe main unit should be approximately 5 meters
(16 feet). When this distance decreases, replace the batteries
with new ones.
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If the unit is not going to be used for an extended period clf
time, remove the batteries tcl 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.)
Sound is not heard from the surround speakers when the DSP surround is set to off.
BEFORE OPERATION
SETTING THE CLOCK
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To turn the unit on
Press one of the function buttons (TAPE, TUNER, VIDEO/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. The disc compartment may open and close to reset the unit.
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. When the power is turned off, the DEMO mode is restored.
CLOCK
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When the AC cord is connected for the first time, the 11 SET button flashes.
Set the time as follows while the power is off.
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Press the II SET button.
The hour flashes.
Press the l<< DOWN or PM UP button to
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designate the hour.
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To cancel DEMO mode
Press the DEMO button. To reenter, press again.
Illumination guides
Whenever the AC cord is connected or one of the function buttons is pressed, the buttons for that operation light up or flash. Example: When the AC cord is connected, the II SET button flashes as a guide to setting the current time.
Flash windows
The windows on the top of the unit and the cassette decks light up or flash while the unit is being powered on. To turn off the light of the top window, press the H button while pressing the CD button. To turn back on, repeat the above. To turn off the light of the cassette decks, press the while pressing the TAPE button. To turn back on, repeat the above.
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After use
Press the POWER button to turn off the power, The display changes to the clock.
Press the 11SET button to set the hour.
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The hour stops flashing and the minute starts flashing.
Press the 144 DOWN or ➤>1 UP button to
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designate the minute.
Press the 11 SET 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 11 SET
button and carry out steps 1 to 5 above.
display the current time
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Press the CLOCK 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 CLOCK button on the remote control and then press
button within 4 seconds.
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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 24 hours, all settings stored in memory after purchase need to be reset.
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DSPSURROUND
MANUAL TUNING
REPEATI MONO TUNER
SURROUND
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The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) surround circuits can recreate the effect of sounds reflected from walls or ceilings, to obtain the
sound presence of real environments. There are three modes with matching graphic equalization curves.
Press the SURROUND button repeatedly until the desired SURROUND mode is displayed.
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Equalization curves are selected automatically to match the SURROUND modes and can also be selected or turned off to suit your preference.
When the music source is monaural
Select LIVE to obtain a simulated stereo effect. When DISCO or HALL is selected, no sound will be heard from the surround speakers.
To cancel the selected mode
Press the selected button again. S-OFF is displayed. While SURROUND mode is off, no sound is heard from the surround speakers.
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When a connected microphone is used, the SURROUND mode is automatically canceled.
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Press the TU ER/BAND button repeatedly to select the des red band.
If the power is tur ed off, the previously tuned station will be played (Direct Pla Function).
Press the l<< DOWN or ➤H UP button to select
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a station.
Each time the but on is pressed, the frequency changes. When a station is r ceived, “TUNE is displayed for 2 seconds, During FM stereo reception, 1[10111is displayed.
To search for a st ion quickly (Auto Search)
Keep the 1<< DOW or FFI UP button pressed until the tuner starts searching for search stops. To stop the Auto Sea ch manually, press the UP button.
The Auto Search ay not stop at stations with very weak
signals.
When an FM stere broadcast contains noise
Press the REPEAT/ ONO TUNER button on the remote control so that “MONO app ars on the display. Noise is reduced, alt ough reception is monaural.
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To restore stereo re eption, press the button disappears.
To change the AM uning interval
The default setting o the AM tuning interval is you use this unit in an rea where the-frequency allocation system is 9 kHz/step, chang the tuning interval. Press the POWER utton while pressing the TUNER/BAND button. To reset the interval, epeat this procedure.
When the AM tuning i terval is changed, all preset stations (see “PRESETTING STA IONS) are cleared. The preset stations have to be set again.
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RANDOM PLAY
All ‘the tracks on the selected disc or on all the discs can be played randomly.
Press the RANDOM button on the remote control. RANDOM lights upon the display.
To cancel random play, press 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 numeric buttons is not
possible.
REPEAT PLAY
A single disc or all the discs can be played repeatedly.
Press the REPEAT button on the remote control,
CI lights up on the display.
To cancel repeat play, press again,
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45Repeat steps 2 and 310 program other tracks,,
Press the 4 E button to start play.
To check the program
Each time the << or 1>~ button is pressed in stop mode, a disc number, track number, and program number will be displayed.
PROGRAMMED PLAY
Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from any of the inserted discs,
Use the remote control.
7 l>r~SS the PRGM button tWiCe in stop modem
The PRGM indicator flashes on the display. -
When the PRGM button is pressed once in step 1, the unit
enters the KARAOKE PROGRAMS (page 18).
p~~ss one
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select a disc.
The selected disc is indicated in red on the display. Go to the next step when the tray stops rotating.
of the DISC DIRECT pLAY buttons to
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 tlrack.
To change the programmed tracks
Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.
m During the programmed play, the CD EDIT/CHECK, DISC CHANGE, RANDOM, DISC DIRECT PLAY and numeric buttons do not function.
CLEAR button in stop mode.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
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INSERTING TAPES
On deck 1, tapes are always played back on both sides.
On deck 2, you can select a reverse mode to play back one or both sides.
Use Type I (normal), Type II(high/CrOz) or Type IV(metal)
tapes for playback.
PLAYING BACK A TAPE
Insert a tape.
Press the DOLBY NR button and turn Dolby NR
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on or off to match the playback tape.
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For tapes recorded with DOLBY NR, turn on M NR.
For tapes recorded without DOLBY NR, turn off M NR.
2 Press the <› button to start play.
The tape counter indicates the tape running length.
Playback side of the tape
D: The front side is being played (forward).
4 The back side is being played (reverse).
Press theTAPE button and press the= EJECT mark to open the cassette holder.
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Insert a tape with the exposed side down. Push the cassette holder to close.
To select a reverse mode (deck 2 only)
Each time the REV MODE button is pressed, the reverse mode changes.
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To play one side only, turn on 2. To play from front side to back side once only, turn on Z). To play both sides repeatedly, turn on C=).
When tapes are loaded in both decks, Z) in the display
indicates Continuous Play.
When tapes are loaded in both decks
Press the TAPE button first to select a deck.
The selected deck number is displayed.
To stop play, press the To pause play (deck 2 only), press the II button. To resume
play, press again.
To change the playback side, press the <> DIRECTION/
PRESET button in play or pause mode. To fast forward or rewind, press the << or stop mode. Then press the
start play when the power is off (Direct Play Function)
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Press the TAPE button. The power is turned on and play of the inserted tape begins,
set the tape counter to 0000
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Press the H CLEAR button in stop mode. The counter is also set to 0000 when the cassette holder is opened.
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MUSIC SENSOR
If there is a 4-second or longer blank between each track, a search for the beginning of the current or next track during playback can be done easily.
When the the FE buttonto move to the next track or the <+ buttonto move to the beginning of the current track. When the < indicator of the +
the +4 button to move to the next track, or the bk button to move to the beginning of the current track.
indicator of the <E button is flashing, press
button is flashing, press
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The search function uses a music sensor that may not be able to detect tracks for tapes with:
Blanks of less than 4 seconds between tracks
Noisy blanks
Long passages of low-end sound
Low overall recording levels
BASIC RECORDING
This section explains how to record from the tuner, CD player, or external equipment.
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To stop recording, press the To pause recording, press the 11button. (Applicable when the
source is TUNER, VIDEO/AUX.) To resume recording, press again.
button.
To start recording with the remote control
First press the the + F button within 2 seconds.
/0 REC/REC MUTE button, and then press
INSERTING BLANK SPACES
Insertion of 4-second blank spaces enables activation of the Music Sensor function. (Applicable when the source is TUNER or VIDEO/AUX.)
Press the. REC/REC MUTE button during recording or
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while in recording pause mode.
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without recording. After 4 seconds, the deck enters the
recording pause mode,
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Press the II button to resume recording.
Preparation
Set the tape to the point where recording will start.
UseType I (normal) and Type II (high/CrOz) tapes for recording.
Insert the tape to be recorded on into deck 2.
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out from the unit
Press the REV MODE button to select the reverse
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and the exposed side down.
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mode.
To record on one side only, turn on =. To record on both sides, turn on 1) or C=).
Press the DOLBY NR button to turn Dolby NR on
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or off.
To record with DOLBY NR, turn on m NR. To record without DOLBY NR, turn off UI NR.
Press one of the function buttons and prepare
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the source to be recorded.
To record from a CD, press the CD button and load the
disc(s).
To record from a radio broadcast, press the TUNER button and tune in to a station. To record from the connected source, press the VIDEO/ AUX button and play.
Press the REC/REC MUTE button to start
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recording.
To insert a blank space of less than 4 seconds, press the
REC/REC MUTE button again while ~ is flashing. To insert blank spaces of more than 4 seconds, after the deck enters recording pause mode, press the button again. Each time the button is pressed, a 4-second blank space is added.
REC/REC MUTE
When the selected function is CD, playback and recording start simultaneously.
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To erase a recording
Make sure the microphone is not connected to this unit.
1 Insert the tape to be erased into deck 2 and press the TAPEI
DECK 112button to display “TAPE 2. 2 Set the tape to the point where the erasure is to be started. 3 Set the reverse mode by pressing the REV MODE button. 4 Press the
REC/REC MUTE button to start the erasure.
DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY
DUBBING THE ‘WHOLE TAPE
Preparation’
Set the tape to the point where recording will start.
The reverse mode is automatically set to 1.
Note that recording will be done on one side of the tape only.
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Press the TAPE button.
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Insert the original tape into deck 1 and the tape
to be recorded on into deck 2.
the tapes with the sides to be played back or recorded
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on first facing out from the unit.
Press the DOLBY NR button to turn off the Dolby
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NR.
NR on the display goes out.
IXl Press the TAPE/DECK 1/2 button to select
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deck 1.
TAPE 1 is displayed.
Press the REC/REC MUTE button to start
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recording.
Playing and recording start simultaneously.
To stop dubbing
Press the
To set the Dolby NR when playing back the dubbed tape
Press the DOLBY NR button and turn Dolby NR on or off to
match the original tape.
button.
This function allows you to make exact copies of both sides of
the original tape. The reverse side of both tapes will start
simultaneously as soon as the longer tape has been reversed.
~Dubbing does not start from a point halfway in the tape.
The reverse mode is automatically set to Z).
The Dolby NR does not affect recording.
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Press the TAPE button.
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Insert the original tape into deck 1 and the tape to be recorded on into deck 2.
Insert each tape with the sidle to be played back or recorded
on first facing out from the unit.
Press the SYNC DUEI button once or twice to start
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recording.
For recording at normal speed, press it once to display
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N-DUB.
@ For recording at high speed, press it twice to display H-
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The tapes are rewound to the beginning of the front sides, and recording starts.
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To stop dubbing
Press the
To set the Dolby NR when playing back the dubbed talpe
Press the DC)LBY NR button and turn Dolby NR on or off to match the original tape.
c Recording does not start, if the erasure prevention tab on either
side of the tape is broken off.
If the leader segment of the tape to be recorded on is longer
than that of the original ti~pe, recording on the reverse side may stop midway through the recording. In this case, dub each side manually following the procedure in “DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY”.
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Al EDIT RECORDING
6 First press the ./0 REC/REC MUTE button and
then press the <b 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.
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)
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 6.
Insert the tape into deck 2, and press the DOLBY
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NR button to turn Dolby NR on or off.
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out
from the unit.
2 Press the CD button and load the disc(s). 3 Press the EDIT/CHECK button once.
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To stop
Press the button. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.
recording
To clear the edit program
Press the CLEAR button twice so that “EDIT” disappears on
the display.
To check the order of the programmed track numbers
Before recording, press the EDIT/CHECK to select side A or B,
and press the ++ or b~ button repeatedly.
Program Programmed number
Tape side Track number
track numbers
To add tracks from other discs to the edit program
If there is any time remaining on the tape after step 5, you can add tracks from other discs in the CD compartment.
1 Press the EDIT/CHECK 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.
goes out and -{ starts flashing on the display.
A track which has a playing time longer than the remaining
time cannot be programmed.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add 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 mark), instead of the time remaining on the tape (with the minus mark).
Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons to
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select a disc. Press the numeric buttons to designate the tape
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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 •~ and FE buttons are also available to desicmate
the tape length.
Tape length
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Remaining
time of side A tracks for side A
Tape side A (front side)
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Recording is inhibited if the erasure prevention tab on either
side of the tape is broken off.
The Al edit function cannot be used with discs containing 31
tracks or more.
PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING
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Programmed edit function enables CD recording while checking the remaining time on each side of the tape as the tracks are programmed.
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 steus 3 to 8.
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Insert the tape into deck 2, and press the DOLBY NR button to turn Dolby NR on or off.
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out
from the unit.
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Press the CD button and load the disc(s).
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Press the EDIT/CHECK button twice.
“EDIT” lights up and “PRGM” flashes on the display,
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Repeat step 5 for the rest of the tracks for side A.
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A track whose playing time is longer than the remaining time
cannot be programmed.
Remaining time of side A
Totalnumber Programmed of programmed tracks tracks
Press the EDIT/CHECI< button to select side B
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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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Press the W(3 REC/RIEC MUTE button and then
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press the <b button within 2 seconds to start recording.
The tape is rewound to Ithe beginning of the front side, the lead segment is played through for 10 seconds, and recording starts. When recording cmtile front side (A) ends, recording on the back side (B) starts.
To stop recording
Press the H button. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.
To check the order of the programmed track numbers,
Before recording, press the EDIT/CHECK button to select side A or B, and press the +< or Ihb button repeatedly.
Program number
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Press the numeric 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.
Tape length
Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons to
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select a disc and press the numeric buttons to
program a track.
Example: To ~iect the 10th track of disc 2, press DISC
DIRECT PLAY 2 and the numeric buttons +1Oand O.
Maximum recording time for side A
Tape side A (front side)
Track number Programmed
To change the program of e:ach side
Press the EDIT/CHECK button to select side A or B, and press
CLEAR! button to clear the program of the selected sicje.
the Then program tracks again.
To clear the edit program
Press the
button twice so tlhat“EDIT” disappears on the display.
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Recording is inhibited ifthe erasure prevention tab on either side
of the tape is broken off.
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KARAOKE PROGRAMS
Before or during CD play, you can reserve up to 15 tracks to be played after the current track. Each reservation is cleared when it finishes playing.
Use the remote control.
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Press the PRGM button once
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Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons to select a disc and the numeric buttons to select a track.
Press the KARAOKE ENTER button.
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add a reservation during play
Repeat steps 2 and 3.
check the reserved traclks
To Press the EDIT/CHECK button repeatedly. Each time ii is pressed, the disc number and track number are displayed in the reserved order.
To stop play
Press the W button. Press the <E button to start again.
To skip a track Press the P> button. The skipped track is cleared from
program.
To clear ail ‘the reservations
Press the FI> button repeatedly until “K -“ is displayed.
Press it once more to cancel the Karaoke programs. The display returns to that of CD play.
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If the reserved track number does not exist on the selected
disc, the unit stops playing and the display flashes.
In this case, press the ›B~ button to skip the error track. Thenl
press the 4
When the PRGM button is pressed repeatedly in step 1, PRGMI
is displayed and the unit enters CD program play mode (page
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To cancel program play, press the
button to start play with the next reserved track,
CLEAR button.
Reserved disc number Reserved track number
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to reserve other tracks.
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Press the + E button to start play.
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After a track is played, it is cleared from~he program. Another track can be reserved in place of the cleared track.
Number of remaining reserved tracks
Disc number of the Track number of last reservation the last reservation track number
Currently playing disc
Currently playing flashes
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SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER
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CONNECTING OIPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT
The unit can be
Use the remote control.
Press the SLEEP button.
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turned off automatically at a
specified time.
2 Within 4 seconds, press the ++ or - button
to specify the time until the power is turned off.
Each time the button is pressed, the time changes between 10 and 240 minutes in 10-minute steps.
Specified time
To check the time remaining until the power is turned off
Press the SLEEP button once. The remaining time is displayed
for 4 seconds.
To cancel the sleep timer
Press the SLEEP button twice so that “SLEEP on the display disappears.
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 cleanerfor optional equipment,
VIDEO/AUX JACKS
This unit can input analog sound signals through these jacks.
Use a cable with RCA pholno plugs to connect audio equipment (turntables, LD players, VCRs, TV, etc.). Connect the red plug to the FIjack, and the white plug to the L
jack,
When connecting a turntable
Use an Aiwa turntable equipped with a built-in equalizer amplifier.
LINE OUIT JACIKS
This unit can output analog sound signal through these jacks. Use a cable with RCA phono Iplugsto connect audio equipment
with LINE IN (analog input) jacks.
CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) JACK
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 DIGITAL OUT (OF>TICAL)
jack. Then, connect an optical cable plug to the CD [)IGITA,L OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
When the CD DIGITAL OU’T (OPTICAL) jack is not being
used
Attach the supplied dust cap.
SUPER WOOFER d JACK
Connect an optional pc)wered sub woofer with a built-in-amplifier to the jack.
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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.
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To play equipment connected to the VIDEO/AUX jacks, proceed as follows.
Press the VIDEO/AUX button.
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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 power on, press the POWER button while pressing the VIDEO/AUX button. Repeat the procedure to select one of the names.
To adjust the sound level of the external source
When the sound level of the external source is much higher or much lower than that of other function sources, adjust it as follows. 1 Press the VIDEO/AUX button and play the equipment. 2 Turn the VIDEO/AUX INPUT LEVEL control on the rear panel
until the sound level becomes the same as that of other
function sources.
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To clean the cabinet
Use a sotl 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 (deck 2 only), capstans, and pinchrollers.
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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 dry before inserting the tapes,
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Do not connect an equipment to the LINE OUT terminals and VIDEO/AUX terminals simultaneously. Otherwise, noise is generated and malfunction occurs.
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To demagnetize the heads
The heads may become magnetized after long-term use. This may narrow the output range of recorded tapes and increase noise. After 20 to 30 hours use, demagnetize the heads with any commercially available demagnetizer.
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.
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