To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or mo ist u r e.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventil at ion of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don’t place lighted candle s on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place obje c ts
filled with liquids, such as vases , on the ap pa ratus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabi ne t.
This appliance is
classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. This
marking is locat ed on the
rear exterior.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical was te.
Except for European model
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S.
registered mark. As an E
®
TAR
partner, Sony Corporation
S
has determined that this produc t
meets the E
NERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
NERGY
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Table of Contents
How to use this manual...........................4
This manual mainly explains operations using
the remote, but the same operations can also be
performed using the buttons on the system
having the same or similar names.
Playable discs
You can play back t he f ol l ow ing discs on this
system. Other discs cannot be played back.
List of playable discs
Format of discsDisc logo
Audio CDs
CD-R/CD-RW
(audio data/MP3 files)
Discs that this system cannot
play
•CD-ROMs
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in
the following formats:
– music CD format
– MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660
Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or Multi Session
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
• A disc with pape r or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape,
or a sticker still left on it.
• Data part of CD-Extr as
• Data track of Mixed CD s
1)
ISO9660 Format
The most common international standard for the
logical format of files and folders on a CD- ROM .
There are several specification levels. In Level 1,
file names must be in the 8.3 for ma t ( no more than
8 characters in the name, no more than 3 characters
in the extension “.MP3” ) and in capital letters.
Folder names can be no longer than 8 characters.
There can be no more than 8 nested folder level s.
Level 2 specifications allo w f ile names and fold er
names up to 31 characters long. Each folder can
have up to 8 trees.
For Joliet in the expansion format (file and folder
names can have up to 16 characters with this unit)
make sure of the contents of the writing softw are,
etc.
2)
Multi Session
This is a recording method that ena bles adding of
data using the Track-At-Once method.
Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called
the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A
Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions,
with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out
regarded as a single session. This unit supports up to
10 sessions.
3)
CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD
data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks
in session 2.
4)
Mixed CD: This format rec or ds data on the first
track and audio (audio CD data) on the sec ond a nd
subsequent tracks of a session.
3)
4)
1)
2)
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Notes on CD-R and CD-RW
• Some CD-Rs or CD - R W s cannot be played
on this system depe nding upon the record i ng
quality or physical condition of the disc, or
the characteri st ics of the recordin g device.
Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not
been correctly finalized. For more
information, see the oper ating instructio ns for
the recordin g device.
• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may
not be played back because of scratches, dirt,
recording condition or the driver’s
characteristics.
• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multisession that have not ended by “closing the
session” are not supported.
• The system may be unable to play MP3
format files that do not have the “.MP3”
extension.
• Attempting to play non-MP3 format files that
have the “.MP3” extension may result in noise
or malfunction.
• With formats ot her than I SO9660 Leve l 1 and
2, folder names or file names may not be
displayed co rr ectly.
• The following discs take a longer time to start
playback.
– a disc recorded with complica t ed tree
structure.
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.
– a disc to which data can be added (non-
finalized disc).
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies
This product is de si gned to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, vari ous music discs encoded with
copyright pr ot ection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this pr oduct.
Cautions when playing a disc
that is recorded in Multi
Session
• If the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and
MP3 sessions are played back without sound.
• If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is
recognized as an M P 3 disc, and CD-DA
sessions are played back without sound.
• The playback range of an MP3 disc is
determined by the tree structure of files
produced by analyzing of the disc.
• A disc with a mixed CD format will be
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) dis c.
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system
Perform the following procedures 1 to 3 to hook up your syste m using the supplied co rds and
accessories.
AM loop antenna
Right speakerLeft speaker
1 Connect the speakers.
Connect the rig ht and left speaker cords to
the SPEAKER terminals on the unit and to
the terminals on the speakers as shown
below.
Main Unit
FM lead antenna
Speakers
Insert only the stripped portion
Insert only the stripped portion
Gray/Solid (3)Black/Stripe (#)
Gray/Solid (3)
Black/Stripe (#)
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2 Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
AM loop antenna
Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
Getting Started
AM
FM
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COAXIAL
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
Note
To prevent noise pickup, keep the antennas away from
the system and other components.
3 Connect the power cord to a wall
outlet.
If the plug does not f it th e w all socket,
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for
models equipped with an adaptor).
To turn on the system, press ?/1.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corros ion .
Tip
When the remote no longer operates the system,
replace both batteries with new ones.
Attaching the speaker pads
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom
of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and
prevent them fr om slipping.
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Setting the clock
Use buttons on the r emote for the operati on.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
3 Press . or > repeatedly to set the
hour.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Press . or > repeatedly to set the
minute.
6 Press ENTER.
The clock starts working.
To adjust the clock
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
2 Press . or > repeatedly until “CLOCK”
appears, then press ENTER.
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Notes
• The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
• The clock is not displayed in Power Saving Mode
(page 21).
• You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode
(page 21).
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CD/MP3 – Play
Loading a disc
1 Press Z CD.
2 Place a disc with the label side up on
the disc tray.
Playing a disc
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play
This system lets you play audio C Ds and discs
with MP3 audio tracks.
CD/MP3 – Play
When you play
an 8 cm disc,
place it on the
inner circle of
the tray.
3 Press Z CD again to close the disc
tray.
Notes
• Do not use a disc with t ape, seals or p aste on it as th is
may cause malfunction.
• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your
finger, as this may cause malfunc tion.
Track number
Playing time
1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode
repeatedly until the mode you want
appears.
SelectTo play
No display
(Normal Play)
ALBM
(Normal Play)
SHUF
(Shuffle Play)
ALBM SHUF
(Shuffle Play)
PGM
(Program Play)
The tracks on the disc in
original order.
All MP3 audio tracks in the
album on the disc in original
order.
When playing a non-MP3
disc, Album Play performs
the same operatio n as
Normal Play.
All tracks on the disc in
random order.
All MP3 audio tracks in the
album on the disc in random
order.
When playing a non-MP3
disc, Album Shuffle Play
performs the same operation
as Shuffle Play.
The tracks on the disc in the
order you want them to be
played (see “Creat in g y o ur
own program” on page 11).
3 Press N (or CD NX on the unit).
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Other operations
ToDo this
Stop playPress x.
PausePress X (or CD NX on the unit).
Select a trackPress . or > repeatedly.
Select an album
of MP3*
Find a point in a
track
Remove a discPress Z CD on the unit.
* You may not be able to search between multiple files.
Also, the time may not be displayed correctl y fo r
some files.
Notes
• Y ou cannot change the play mode during pl ayback.
• Some time may be needed to start pla yba ck of dis cs
recorded in complex configurations such as many
layers.
• When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the
tracks on that disc. If there are many a lbum s or nonMP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a long time
for play to begin or for the next MP3 audio tra ck to
start play.
• Do not save unnecessary albums or tracks other than
MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3 li stening.
We recommend that you do not save othe r types of
tracks or unnecessary alb ums on a disc that has MP3
audio tracks.
• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track
is skipped.
• Maximum album number: 150 (includ ing r oot
folder)
• The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks that can
be contained on a single disc is 255.
• Playback is possible up to 8 levels.
• MP3 audio tracks are played back in the order that
they are recorded on the disc.
• D e pe nding on the encoding/writing software,
recording device, or the record ing media used at the
time an MP3 audio track is recorded, you ma y
encounter such problems as disabled playback,
sound interruptions a nd nois e.
• When playing back an MP3 audio track, the playback
elapsed time indicati o n ma y differ from the actual
time in the following cases.
– When you play back a VBR (variable bit rate)
MP3 audio track
– When you perform Fast Forward or Rewin d
(Manual Search)
Press again to resume play.
Press ALBUM + or – repeatedly
after step 2.
Keep pressing m or M during
playback and release it at the
desired point.
Playing repeatedly
— Repeat Play
You can pl ay a ll th e tr acks o r a si ng le t ra ck o n a
disc repeatedly.
Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback
until “REP” or “REP 1” appears.
REP: For all the tracks on the disc up to five
times.
REP 1: For a single track only.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly until both “REP” and
“REP 1” disappear .
Note
When you select “REP 1”, that track is repeated
endlessly until “REP 1” is canceled.
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Creating your own
program
— Program Play
You can make a program of up to 25 steps.
You can synchro record the program ed tracks
onto a cassett e t ap e (page 16).
1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode
repeatedly until “PGM” appears.
3 Press . or > repeatedly until the
desired track number appears.
Other operations
ToDo this
Cancel Program
Play
Clear a track from
the end
Add a track to the
end of the program
Tips
• The program you made remains after Program Play
finishes. To play the same program again, pres s CD
(or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to
CD, then press N (or CD NX on the unit).
However, the program is cleared when you open the
disc tray.
• “– –.– –” appears when the total CD program time
exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a CD track
whose number is 21 or over, or when you select an
MP3 audio track.
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly
in stop mode until “PGM”
disappears.
Press CLEAR in stop mode.
Perform steps 3 and 4 in stop
mode.
CD/MP3 – Play
Selected track number Total playing time
When programing an MP3 audio tracks,
press ALBUM + or – to se lect album, then
press . or > repeatedly until the
desired track numb er appears.
(including selected
track)
4 Press ENTER.
The track is programed.
The program step number appears,
followed by the last programed trac k
number and total playing time.
5 To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 and 4.
6 Press N (or CD NX on the unit).
Program Play starts.
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Tuner
Presetting radio stations
7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 to preset
other stations.
Tip
Press x to stop scan ning.
You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM
stations. You can th en tune in any of those
stations simply by sel e ct ing the corresponding
preset number.
Automatic tuning preset
You can automatically tune in all of t he st ations
that can be receiv ed in your area and the n st ore
the radio frequency of the desired stations.
1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” appears in the display.
3 Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the
unit).
The frequency changes as the system scans
for a station. Scanning stops automatically
when a station is tuned in. At that time,
“TUNED” and “STEREO” (for stereo
program only) appear.
If “TUNED” does not appear and the
scanning does not stop
Set the freque ncy of the desired radio
station as described in steps 2 and 3 of
“Manual tuning preset” (page 12).
4 Press TUNER MEMORY.
The preset number flashes. Perform steps 5
and 6 while the preset number flash es.
Manual tuning preset
You can manually tune in and store the radio
frequency of the desired stations.
1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” and “PRESET” di sappear from
the display.
3 Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the
unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
4 Press TUNER MEMORY.
5 Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the
unit) repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
6 Press ENTER.
7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 to preset
other stations.
Other operations
ToDo this
Tune in a station
with a weak signal
Set another station
to the existing
preset number
Follow the procedure described
in “Manual tuning preset”
(page 12).
After step 4, press + or – (or
TUNING + or – on the unit)
repeatedly to select the preset
number you want to store the
station.
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Preset number
5 Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the
unit) repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
6 Press ENTER.
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To change the AM tuning interval
(except for European model)
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to
9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some area s). To change the
AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station fir st,
then turn off the system. While holding
TUNING + on the unit, press ?/1 on the unit.
When you change the interval, all the AM preset
stations are eras ed. To reset the interval, repeat
the same procedure.
Note
You cannot change the AM tuning interval in Powe r
Saving Mode (page 21).
Tips
• T he pr es et sta tions are retained for about half a day
even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power
failure occurs.
• T o improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas, or connect a commercially available
external antenna.
Listening to the radio
You can listen to a radio station either by
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning
in the station.
Listening to a preset station
— Preset Tuning
Preset radio stations in th e tuner’s memory first
(see “Presetting radio stati o ns” on page 12).
1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“PRESET” appears in the display.
3 Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the
unit) repeatedly to select the desired
preset station.
Listening to non-preset radio
station
— Manual Tuning
1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappea r from
the display.
3 Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the
unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
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Tips
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas, or connect a commercially available
external antenna.
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” appears.
There will be no stereo effect, bu t th e reception will
improve.
• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO”
appears in step 2 above, then press + or – (or
TUNING + or – on the unit). The frequency
indication changes and scanni ng stops when the
system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning).
• To record the radio programs, use manual recording
(pages 17 and 20).
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
(European model only)
What is the Radio Data
System?
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional information along wit h the regular
program signal. Th is tu ner offers convenie nt
RDS features like station name. RDS is
available only on F M st at io ns.*
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned
in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal is weak.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they
provide the same types of services. If you are not
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local
radio stations for details on RDS services in your
area.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a stat io n t hat pr ovides RDS
services, the station name appears i n the dis play.
To check the RDS information
Each time you press D I SPLAY, the display
changes cyclical l y as follows:
Station name1) t Preset number2) and
frequency t Clock display t Bass level t
Treble level
1)
If the RDS broadcast is not properly rec ei ve d, the
station name may not appear in the display.
2)
Preset number is displayed only if you pre se t radi o
stations (page 12).
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Tape – Play
Loading a tape
1 Press Z PUSH OPEN on the unit.
2 Load a recorded/recordable tape into
the cassette holder.
With the side
you want to
play/record
facing
forward.
Playing a tape
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
1 Press TAPE (or FUNCTION repeatedly)
to switch the function to TAPE.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select
“g” to play one side of a tape, “h” to
play both sides, or “j”* to play both
sides repeatedly.
* The tape deck stops automatically after
repeating the se qu ence five times.
3 Press N (or TAPE nN on the unit).
Press N (or TAPE nN on the unit)
again to play the reverse side.
Other operations
ToDo this
Stop playPress x.
PausePress X. Press again to resume
Fast-forward or
rewind
Remove a tapePress Z PUSH OPEN on the unit
Tip
When a tape is inserted, corres ponding forward (N)/
reverse (n) indicators light.
play.
Press m or M.
in stop mode.
Tape – Play
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Tape – Recording
Recording your favorite
CD tracks on a tape
— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording
You can record a w hole CD on a tape.
You can use TYPE I ( nor mal) tape.
Use buttons on the unit for the operatio n.
1 Load a recordable tape.
“N” (or “n”) appears.
2 Load a CD you want to record.
When you want to record an album from an
MP3 disc, be sure to press PLAY MODE
repeate d ly to select ALBM, then press
ALBUM + or – to select the desired album
before proceeding.
3 Press CD SYNC.
“SYNC” and “REC” flash.
The tape deck stands by for recording and
the CD player pa uses for play.
4 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“g” appears to record on one side or
“h” (or “j”) to record on both
sides.
5 Press TAPE nN repeatedly to select
recording side.
When you want to record from the reverse
side, press TAPE nN twice or until the
reverse side indicat or lights up.
6 Press z REC PAUSE/START.
Recording star ts.
When the recording is completed, the CD
player and t he tap e de ck st op auto mat icall y.
To stop recording
Press x.
To record a disc by specifying
track order
You can record only your favorite CD tracks
using Program Play. Between steps 2 and 3,
perform steps 1 to 5 of “Creating your own
program” (pag e 11).
Tips
• When you record on both sides, be sure to start from
the front side. If you start from the reve rs e side ,
recording stops at the end of the reverse side .
• If you select both sides recording and the tape
reaches the end of the front side part-w a y thr ough a
track, the entire track is reco rd ed ag ai n from th e
beginning of the reverse side.
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Recording on a tape
manually
— Manual Recording
You can record just the p ortions you like from a
CD or radio program on a tap e. Y ou can also
record from connected components (see
“Hooking up optional components” on page 23).
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Load a recordable tape.
“N” (or “n”) appears.
2 Select the desired source to record.
• CD: To record from this system’s CD
player.
• TUNER: To record from this system’s
tuner.
• MD: To record from the optional
component connected to the MD IN
jacks.
3 Press z REC PAUSE/START.
“REC” flashe s and the tape deck st ands by
for recording.
4 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“g” appears to record on one side or
“h” (or “j”) to record on both
sides.
5 Press TAPE nN repeatedly to select
the recording side.
When you want to record from the reverse
side, press TAPE nN twice or until the
reverse side indi cator lights up.
6 Press z REC PAUSE/START, then start
playing the desired source to record.
Recording starts.
Other operations
ToDo this
Stop recordingPress x.
Pause recording Press z REC PAUSE/START.
Tips
• For recording from a CD, you can press l or L
to select tracks during recording pause mode (afte r
step 3 and before step 4).
• When you record on both sides, be sure to start from
the front side. If you start from the reverse side ,
recording stops at the end of the reverse side.
Tape – Recording
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Sound Adjustment
Timer
Adjusting the sound
You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more
powerful sound.
Generating a more dynamic
sound
Press i-Bass on the unit.
To cancel the i-Bass, press i-Bass on the unit
again.
Adjusting the bass and treble
You can adjust th e bass and treble.
1 Press EQ (or BASS/TRE on the unit)
repeatedly to select “BASS” or
“TREBLE”.
Each time you press the butto n, the display
changes as foll ows:
y TREBLE
BASS
2 Press . or > repeatedly to adjust
the level while “BASS” or “TREBLE”
appears.
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer
You can set the system to turn off after a cert ain
time, so that you ca n fall asleep to music.
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the minute
display (the turn-o ff time ) change s cyc lical ly as
follows:
AUTO* t 90MIN t 80MI N t … t
10MIN t OFF
* The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or
after the current CD or tape finishes playing.
Other operations
ToDo this
Check the
remaining ti me**
Change the time
to turn off
Cancel the Sleep
Timer function
**You cannot check th e rema ining time if you select
“AUTO”.
Note
Do not set to “AUTO” during Synchro Recording on a
tape.
Tip
You can use the Sleep Timer, even if you have not set
the clock.
Press SLE E P once.
Press SLEE P repeatedly to s elect
the time you want.
Press SLEE P repeatedly un til
“OFF” appears.
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Waking up to music
—Play Timer
You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make
sure you have s et the clock (see “Setting the
clock” on page 8).
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1 Prepare the sound sourc e yo u wa nt to
play.
• CD: Load a disc. T o st ar t fro m a sp ecif ic
track, make a program (see “Creating
your own program” on page 11).
• TAPE: Load a tape (see “Loading a tape”
on page 15).
• TUNER: Tune in a rad io st at ion (see
“Listening to the radio” on page 13).
2 Press VOLUME + or – to adjust the
volume.
3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
4 Press . or > repeatedly until
“PLAY” appears, then press ENTER.
“ON TIME” appear s and the hour
indication flashes.
5 Set the time to start playing.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
hour, then press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
minute, then press ENTER.
6 Set the time to stop playing following
the same procedure as step 5.
7 Press . or > repeatedly until the
desired sound source appears.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cycl i cally as follows:
t
TUNER y CD PLAY
t
TAPE PLAY
T
T
Other operations
ToDo this
Cancel the timer/
activate the timer/
check the setting
Change the setting Start over from step 1.
Notes
• If you use Play Timer and Sleep Timer at the same
time, Sleep Timer has pri o r ity.
• Do not operate the system from the time the system
turns on until the play starts (about 15 seconds before
the preset time).
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset
time, Play Timer w ill not be activated .
• You cannot use the optional component connected to
MD IN jacks as sound sources for Play Timer.
• You cannot activate Play Timer and Rec Timer at the
same time.
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT.
2 Press . or >
repeatedly until “PLAY” or
“TIMER OFF” appears, then
press ENTER.
Sound Adjustment/Timer
8 Press ENTER.
The start time, the stop time and the sound
source appear in turn, then the original
display returns.
9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
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Timer recording radio
programs
—Rec Timer
To timer record, you must first preset the radio
station (see “Presetting radio statio ns ” on
page 12) and set the clock (s ee “Setting the
clock” on page 8).
Use buttons on the r emote for the operati on.
1 Tune in the preset radio station (see
“Listening to a preset station” on
page 13).
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
3 Press . or > repeatedly until
“REC” appears, then press ENTER.
“ON TIME” appears and the hour
indication flashes.
4 Set the time to start recording.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
hour, then press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
Press
. or > repeatedly to set the
minute, then press ENTER.
5 Set the time to stop recording following
the same procedure as step 4.
Rec Timer settings and the desired station
appear, then the original display returns.
6 Load a recordable tape and press
TAPE (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to TAPE.
7 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“g” appears to record on one side or
“h” (or “j”) to record on both
sides.
8 Press N repeatedly to select the
recording side, then press
When you want to record from the reverse
side, press N twice or until the reverse
side indicator lights up. Then press x.
x.
9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
Other operations
ToDo this
Cancel the timer/
activate the timer/
check the setting
Change the setting Start over from step 1.
Notes
• If you use Rec Timer and Sleep Timer at the same
time, Sleep Timer has priority.
• Do not operate the system from the time the system
turns on until the recording star ts ( ab out 15 se c onds
before the preset time).
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset
time, Rec Timer will not be activated.
• T he volume is reduced to minimum during
recording.
• You cannot activate Play Timer and Rec Timer at the
same time.
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT.
2 Press . or >
repeatedly until “REC” or
“TIMER OFF” appears, then
press ENTER.
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Display
Turning off the display
— Power Saving Mode
The clock display can be turned off to minimize
the amount of power consumed during standby
(Power Saving Mode).
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the
system is off until the clock display
disappears.
To cancel Power Saving Mode
Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each
time you press the button, the display switches
as follows:
Clock display* y No display (Power Saving
Mode)
* The clock is displayed only if you set the clock.
Tips
• The ?/1 indicator lights up even in Power Saving
Mode.
• T he tim e r continues to operate in Power Saving
Mode.
Viewing information
about the disc in the
display
You can check the playing time and remaining
time of the current track or that of the disc.
When a disc with MP3 audio tracks is loaded,
you can also c heck the inform ation recorded on
disc, such as the titles.
Checking the r emaining time
and titles (CD/MP3)
Press DISPLAY repeatedly during Normal
Play.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Current track nu m ber and elapsed playi ng t ime
t Current track number and remainin g time o r
“– –.– –”
“– –.– –”
tracks
audio tracks on l y) t Clock display t
Bass level t Treble level
1)
2)
3)
1)2)
t Remaining time of the disc or
2)
t Track title (disc wi t h M P 3 audio
3)
only) t Album name (disc with MP3
“– –.– –” appears when you select a CD track whose
number is 21 or over.
“– –.– –” appears when you select an MP3 audio
track.
When you play back a track with an ID3 t ag, the ID3
tag appears. The ID3 tag displays only the track title
information.
Display
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Checking the total playing
time and titles (CD/MP3)
Press DISPLAY repeatedly in stop mode.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cycli cally as follows:
x When a CD/MP3 is in Normal Play mode
TOC display1) or total number of albums on the
2)
disc
or total track number of the current
3)
t Album name4) t Clock display t
album
Bass level t Treble level
1)
TOC = Table of Contents; displays total number of
tracks on the disc and total playing time of the disc
2)
For discs with MP3 audio tracks in Normal play or
SHUF mode
3)
For discs with MP3 audio tracks in ALBM or
ALBM SHUF mode
4)
For discs with MP3 audio tr a cks, album titles may
not be displayed depending on the play mode.
x When a CD/MP3 is in Program Play mode
The last track number of the program and the
total playing time t Total track number of the
program t Clock display t Bass level t
Treble level
Checking the tuner
information (TUNER)
Press DISPLAY while listening to the radio.
Each time you press t he button, the display
changes cyclical l y as follows:
Station name1) t Preset number2) and
frequency t Clock display t Bass level t
Treble level
1)
European model only
2)
Preset number is displayed only if you pre se t radi o
stations (page 12).
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Optional Components
Hooking up optional components
To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instruc tio n s
provided with each com ponent.
Optional analog component
From the audio output jacks of
an optional analog component
Optional Components
MD IN jacks
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an
optional analog component (MD deck, etc.) to
these jacks. You can then listen to the sound
from the compone nt .
Listening to audio from a
connected component
1 Connect audio cords.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or MD on
Should you encounter a problem with your
system, do the following:
1 Make sure the power cord and speaker
cords are correctly and firmly connected.
2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting
checklist below and take the indicated
corrective action.
If the problem persists after doing all of the
above, consult yo ur nearest Aiwa dealer .
When the ?/1 indicator flashes
Immediately unplug the power co rd and
check the follow i ng i tems.
• If your system has a voltage selector, is the
voltage selector set to the correct voltage?
Check the voltage for your region, the n
make sure the voltage selector is set
correctly.
• Are the + and – speaker cords shor tcircuited?
• Are you using th e supplied speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes
on the rear of the system?
Check all the above items and fix any
problems found. Be sur e about 3 minutes
have passed since yo u unplugged the power
cord, then reconnect the power cord and turn
on the system. If the indi cator s til l fla shes, o r
if the cause of the prob l em cannot be found
even after checki ng all the above items,
consult your nearest Aiwa dealer.
General
“– –:– –” appears in the displa y .
• A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock
(page 8).
The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is
canceled.
• Redo the following:
– “Setting the clock” (page8)
– “Presetting radio stations” (pag e12)
– “Falling asle ep to music” and “Waking up to
music” (pages 18 and 19)
– “Timer recording rad io progr a ms ” (pa ge 20)
There is no sound.
• Press VOLUME + repeatedly (or turn VOLUME
control on the unit clockwise).
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.
• Check the speaker connections (page6).
Sound comes from one channel, or
unbalanced left and right volume.
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
• Connect the supplied speakers.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Move the system away from the source of noise.
• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
• Install a noise filter (commercially a vailable) to
the power cord.
The timer cannot be set.
• Set the clock again (page 8).
The timer does not function.
• Check the timer setting and set the correct time
(pages 19 and 20).
• Cancel Sleep Timer function (page 18).
• Make sure the clock is correctly set.
The color on the TV screen is irregular.
• Move the speakers farther away from the TV set.
The remote does not function.
• Remove the obstacle.
• Move the remote closer to the sys tem.
• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.
• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).
• Locate the system away from the fluorescent light.
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Speakers
Sound co mes from one channel , or
unbalanced left and right volume.
• Check the speaker connections and placement.
CD/MP3 player
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”
appears.
• Contact your Aiwa dealer or local authorized
Aiwa service facility.
The disc tray does not close.
• Place the disc correctly in the center of the tray.
• A lwa ys close the tray by pressing Z CD on the
unit. Trying to press the tray closed with your
fingers may cause problems with the pla ye r .
The disc does not eject.
• You cannot eject the disc durin g CD Synchro
Recording. Press x to cance l th e CD Syn ch ro
Recording, then press Z CD on the unit to eject
the disc.
• Co nsul t your ne arest Aiwa dealer.
Play does not start.
• Eject the disc and check whether a disc is loaded.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 28).
• Replace the disc.
• Load the disc that this system can play (page 4).
• L oa d the disc correctly.
• Load the disc with the label side up.
• Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on
the disc, then leave the system turned on for a few
hours until the moisture evapora tes.
•Press N (or CD NX on the unit) to start play.
The sound skips.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 28).
• Replace the disc.
• T ry moving the system to a place without
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand) .
• Try moving the speakers away from the syst em, or
placing them on separate stands. When you listen
to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the
speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip.
Play does not start from the first track.
• Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both “PGM”
and “SHUF” disappear to return to Normal Play.
MP3 audio track cannot be played back.
• Recording was not performed according to the
ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2 format, or Joliet in the
expansion format.
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension
“.MP3”.
• The data is not stored in MP3 format.
• Discs containing files other than MPEG1, 2 Audio
Layer-3 files cannot be playe d.
MP3 audio tracks take longer to play back than
others.
• After the system reads all tracks on the discs,
playback may take more time tha n usual if:
– the number of albums or track s on the disc is
very large.
– the album and track organization structure is
very complex.
The album title, track title and ID3 tag do not
appear correctly.
• Use a disc that conforms with ISO9660 Level 1,
Level 2, or Joliet in the expansion format.
• The disc ID3 tag is not ver. 1 or ver. 2.
• Only up to 32 characters of ID3 tags are displayed.
• The characters that can be displayed by this unit
are as follows:
– Upper cases (A to Z)
– Numbers (0 to 9)
– Symbols (< > * + , – / [ ] \ _ @ ‘ ´)
Other characters may not be displa ye d c or rec tl y.
Tuner
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
received.
• Set the proper band and frequency (page 12).
• Connect the antenna properly (page 7).
• Find a place and an orientation that provide good
reception, then set up the a nte nna again. If you
cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you
connect a commercially av ai lab le external
antenna.
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals
along its entire length, so make sure you extend it
fully.
• Keep the antennas away from the system and
other components.
• Consult your nearest Aiwa dealer if the supplied
AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
Troubleshooting
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A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• Press FM MODE until “MONO” disappears in the
display.
Tape deck
The tape does not record or play, or there is a
decrease in sound level.
• T he heads are dirty. Clean them (page 29).
• T he record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (page29).
The tape does not erase completely.
• T he record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (page29).
There is excessive wo w or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
• T he capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clea n
them using a cleaning cassette (page29).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
• T he record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (page29).
The tape does not record.
• No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette.
• T he tab has been removed from the cassette.
Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape
(page 29).
• T he tape has wound to the end.
If the system still does not
operate properly after performing
the above measures, reset the
system as follows:
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Disconnect the power cord.
2 Reconnect the power cord.
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
4 Press x, ?/1 and turn VOLUME control
counterclockwise at the same time.
The system is reset to the factory settings. You
should set the settings you made, such as the
preset stations, clock, and timer.
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Optional components
There is no sound.
• Refer to General item “There is no sound.”
(page 24) and check the condition of the sy s tem.
• Connect the component properly (page 23) while
checking:
– if the cords are connected properly.
– if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.
• Turn on the connected component.
• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the connected component and sta r t pla ying.
• Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or MD on the unit)
to select MD (pag e23).
The sound is distorted.
• Set the volume of the connected component
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Messages
One of the follow i ng messages may appe ar or
flash in the display during operation.
CD/MP3
NO DISC
There is no disc in the player.
NO STEP
All of the programed tracks have been erased.
OVER
You have reached the end of the disc while pressing
and holding M during playback or pa use .
PUSH STOP
You pressed PLAY MODE during playback.
STEP FULL
You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps).
Tuner
COMPLETE
The preset operation ended normally.
Tape
NO TAB
You cannot record the tape because the tab has been
removed from the cassette.
NO TAPE
There is no tape in the tape deck.
Other
INVALID
You pressed an invalid button.
Troubleshooting
Timer
PUSH SELECT
You tried to set the clock or time r dur ing timer
operation.
SET CLOCK
You tried to select the tim e r with the clock not set.
SET TIMER
You tried to select the tim e r wit h the timer not set.
TIME NG
Play Timer or Rec Ti mer st art and end ti mes are set
to the same time.
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Additional Information
Precautions
On safety
• T he unit is not disconnected from the AC powe r
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if th e unit itself has been turned of f.
• Unplug the system from the wall o utlet (mains) if it
is not to be used for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by
the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system,
unplug the system and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
On placement
• Do not place the system in an inclined position.
• Do not place the system in locat ions where it is;
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Subject to vibrations
– Subject to direct sunlight
• U se caution when placing the unit or spea ke rs on
surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax,
oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the
surface may result.
On heat buildup
• A lthough the system heats up during operati on, this
is not a malfunction.
• Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent hea t build-up in the system.
• If you continuously use this system at a high volume,
the cabinet temperature of the top, side an d bo tt om
rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not
touch the cabinet.
• To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the
ventilation hole.
On the speaker system
This speaker system is not magnetically shielded and
the picture on TV sets may become magnetic ally
distorted. In such a case, turn off the pow er of the TV
set once, and after 15 to 30 minutes tur n it on again.
If there seems to be no imp rovemen t, locate the
speaker system further away from the TV set.
On operation
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may co ndense on the lens in s ide the CD
player. Should this occur, the system will not operate
properly. Remove the disc and leave the system
turned on for about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
• W he n you move the system, take out any disc.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
system, please consult your nearest Aiwa dealer.
Notes on discs
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray
intended for vinyl LPs.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight.
• D o not use disc s en circled with a protection ring.
This may cause a malfunction to th e sys te m.
• When using discs that have glue or simil ar tacky
substance on the label side of the disc or that used a
special ink when the label was printed, there is a
chance that the disc or label may become attached to
parts inside this unit. When this occurs, it may not be
possible to remove th e d is c, and may also cause this
unit to malfunctio n. B e sur e to check that the label
side of the disc is not sticky befor e using.
The following types of disc should not be used:
– Rental or used discs wit h attached seal s where the
glue extends beyond the seal. The perimeter of the
seal on the disc is tacky.
– Discs that have labels printed using a special ink
that feels tacky when touched.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do
so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and contro ls wit h a soft c lot h
slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as thinner, benzine or alc ohol.
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To save a tape permanently
To prevent a tape from being accidentally re corde d
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as
illustrated.
Break off the
cassette tab
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover
the broken tab with adhesive tape.
Before placing a cassette in the tape
deck
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise, the tape may
get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become
damaged.
When using a tape longer than
90 minutes
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape
operations such as play, stop, and fast-wind ing
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape
deck.
Cleaning the tape heads
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. Be
sure to clean the tape heads before you start an
important recording or after playing an old tape. Use a
separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette.
For details, refer to the instructions of the cleanin g
cassette.
Demagnetizing the tape heads
Demagnetize the tape head s a nd the me ta l parts that
have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of
use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For
details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing
cassette.
Specifications
Main unit
Amplifier section
CX-LFA770 for XR-FA770
DIN power output (rated): 55 + 55 W
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference) :
70 + 70 W
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Music power output (reference):
125 + 125 W
CX-LFA660 for XR-FA660
European model:
DIN power output (rated): 40 + 40 W
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference) :
50 + 50 W
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Music power output (reference):
85 + 85 W
Other models:
The following measured at AC 230 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
DIN power output (rated): 40 + 40 W
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference) :
50 + 50 W
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Inputs
MD IN (RCA pin jacks): Sensitivity 2 V,
impedance 47 kilohms
Outputs
PHONES (stereo mini jack):