Aiwa XC-30 User manual

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XC-30M
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MODE D’EMPLOI
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS
LECTEUR DE DISQUES COMPACTS
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(United States and Puerto Rico)

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ENGLISH
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
1 Water and moisture — Do not use this unit near water, such
as near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like.
2 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).
3 Mounting surface — Place the unit on a flat, even surface.
4 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 the 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.
5 Objects and liquid entry —Take care that objects or liquids
do not get inside the unit through the ventilation openings.
6 Carts and stands — When
placed or mounted on a stand or
cart, the unit should be moved
withcare.
Quickstops,excessiveforce, and
uneven surfaces may cause the
unit or cart to overturn or fall.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
“CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.”
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Explanation of Graphical Symbols:
Thelightningflashwitharrowhead symbol, within
anequilateraltriangle,isintendedtoalerttheuser
tothepresenceofuninsulated“dangerousvoltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficientmagnitude to constitute arisk of electric
shock to persons.
Theexclamationpointwithinanequilateraltriangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
7 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.
8 Wall or ceiling mounting — The unit should not be mounted
on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the Operating
Instructions.
Electric Power
1 Powersources—Connectthisunitonlytopowersourcesspecified
in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the unit.
2 Polarization — As a safety feature, some units are equipped
with polarized AC power plugs which can only be inserted
one way into a power outlet. If it is difficult or impossible to
insert the AC power plug into an outlet, turn the plug over and
try again. If it still does not easily insert into the outlet, please
call a qualified service technician to service or replace the
outlet. To avoid defeating the safety feature of the polarized
plug, do not force it into a power outlet.
3 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.
4 Extension cord — To help prevent electric shock, do not use a
polarized AC power plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or
otheroutlet unless thepolarizedplugcan be completelyinserted
to prevent exposure of the blades of the plug.
5 When not in use — Unplug the AC power cord from the AC
powerplugiftheunit will notbeusedforseveralmonthsor more.
Whenthe cord ispluggedin,a smallamountofcurrent continues
to flow to the unit, even when the power is turned off.
Maintenance
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Instructions.
Damage Requiring Service
Have the units serviced by a qualified service technician if:
- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged
- Foreign objects or liquid have got inside the unit
- The unit has been exposed to rain or water
- The unit does not seem to operate normally
- The unit exhibits a marked change in performance
- The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNITYOURSELF.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................... 1
PREPARATIONS
CONNECTIONS .................................................................. 2
BEFORE OPERATION........................................................ 3
REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................... 3
CD PLAYING
BASIC OPERATIONS ......................................................... 4
RANDOM/REPEAT PLAY ................................................... 5
PROGRAMMED PLAY ........................................................ 6
RECORDING
AI EDIT RECORDING ......................................................... 7
PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING.................................. 8
GENERAL
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..............................................9
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................... 9
PARTS INDEX ...................................................................10
Welcome to the Aiwa CD Player
Congratulations on your purchase of an Aiwa CD player.
To optimize the performance of this unit, please take the time to
read through these Operating Instructions and become familiar
with the operating procedures.
ENGLISH 2
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. Serial No.(Lot No.)
XC-30M
PREPARATIONS
PREPARATIONS
CONNECTIONS
Before connecting the AC cord
The rated voltage of your unit shown on the rear panel is 120 V
AC.Checkthattheratedvoltageshownontherearpanelmatches
your local voltage.
IMPORTANT
• Insert plugs firmly into the jacks.A loose connection may cause
noise.
• Connect AC cords after connecting all equipment.
• Consult the operating instructions of the connected equipment
before making connections.
CONNECTINGTO AN AMPLIFIER
1 Connect the amplifier.
Connect the red plug to the AUDIO OUT R jack and white
plug to the L jack with the supplied audio connecting cord
with RCA phono plugs.Likewise connect the plugs to the CD
or AUX IN jacks of the amplifier.
2 Connect the AC cords to AC outlets.
CONNECTINGTO 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 afrom the CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
jack.Then, connect an optical cable plug bto the CD DIGITAL
OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
When the CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack is not being
used
Attach the supplied dust cap.
XC-30M
Amplifier

THE REMOTE CONTROL
Inserting batteries
Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and
insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.
When to replace the batteries
The maximum operational distance between the remote control
and the sensor in the display window should be approximately 5
meters (16 feet). When this distance decreases, replace the
batteries with new ones.
• If the remote control is not going to be used for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries to prevent possible
electrolyte leakage.
• The remote control may not operate correctly when:
- The line of sight between the remote control and the remote
sensor inside the display window is exposed to intense light,
such as direct sunlight
- Other remote controls are used nearby (those of a television,
etc.)
BEFORE OPERATION
To turn on the unit
After connecting the AC cord of the connected amplifier, press the
POWER button on the amplifier and on the CD player.
The display window lights up.
After use
Press the POWER button to turn off the power. 6is displayed dimly
on the display window.
When the radio reception of connected stereo system
contains noise
Turn off the power of this CD player.
The flash window
The flash window lights up during power on and flashes when
the disc compartment is opened or closed, and when the trays
are rotated.
To turn the flash window off, press the POWER button on the
unit while keeping the sSTOP/CLEAR button pressed.
To turn the flash window back on, repeat the procedure.
Auto power off (SLEEP)
Press the SLEEP button on the unit during CD playing. The
SLEEP indicator is displayed, and the power automatically turns
off when the play finishes.
The SLEEP button can function only when it is pressed during
CD playing.
To cancel the auto power off
Press the SLEEP button while CD playing, so that SLEEP
indicator on the display disappears.
• If the SLEEP button is pressed while the repeat play is in
operation, the repeat play is canceled.
• Do not subject the unit to shocks while the disc compartment
is opening or closing. Doing so can cause errors or damage
the discs.
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Using the headphones
Connectheadphones to the PHONES jackwith a stereo standard
plug (ø6.3 mm,1/4inch).

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PREPARATIONS
CD PLAYING
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CD PLAYING
BASIC OPERATIONS
LOADING DISCS
Press the zz
zz
zOPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc
compartment. Load disc(s) with the label side up.
To load one or two discs, place the disc(s) on the tray(s) in the
direction of the arrows as illustrated.
To load three to five discs, press the DISC CHANGE button to
rotate the trays after placing two discs. Place the next disc on
the empty tray.Each time the DISC CHANGE button is pressed,
the trays rotate and one disc can be placed.
To use with the remote control, press the CHANGE button
instead.
After placing the discs, press the zOPEN/CLOSE button to
close the disc compartment.
The display shows the information of the disc to be played.
1Disc number of the disc in the playback tray
2Total number of tracks on the selected disc
3Total playing time of the selected disc
4OVER indicator
This is displayed when the disc contains 21 tracks or more.
Whilea trackafter 20th is being played,the OVER indicator
lights up.
5Music calendar
Note that only the first 20 tracks are displayed, even if the
disc contains 21 tracks or more.
PLAYING DISCS
Load disc(s).
To play all discs in the disc compartment, press the caca
caca
ca
button or press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons
twice.
All discs are played once.
To play one disc only, press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY
buttons.
The disc with the selected tray number is played once.
To play with the remote control
Press one of the DISC 1-5 buttons to select a disc.
To stop play, press the sbutton.
To pause play, press the ca button. To resume play, press
again.
To search for a particular point during playback, keep the
rortbuttonpressed and release the buttonat the desired
point.
To skip to the beginning of a track during playback, press
ror tbutton repeatedly.
To remove discs, press the zOPEN/CLOSE button.
You can remove the two discs that face you.When the disc to be
removeddoesnot faceyou,press the DISC CHANGE(CHANGE)
button repeatedly.
To check the remaining time
Press the DISPLAY button during playback. Each time it is
pressed, the elapsed time of the playing track, the elapsed time
of playing from the beginning of the disc, the amount of time
remaining until the current track finishes playing, and the amount
of time remaining until all tracks finish playing are displayed in
turn.
To skip discs
Press the DISC SKIP button on the remote control to skip a disc
and press the c/abutton to play the next disc. Play begins
with the next disc and all the discs are played once, including
the skipped disc.
• Discs can be skipped during play.
Selecting a track directly
1Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY(DISC 1-5) buttons to
select a disc.
2Press the numbered buttons and the +10 button to select a
track.
Example:
To select the 25th track, press the +10, +10 and 5 buttons.
To select the 10th track, press the +10 and 0 buttons.
The selected track starts to play and continues to the end of
that disc.
Number of track being played Elapsed playing time of track
Tray
number
Only the selected disc tray number is surrounded

Replacing discs during play
While one disc is playing, the other discs can be replaced without
interrupting play.
1Press the DISC CHANGE(CHANGE) button.
2Remove the discs and replace with other discs.
To replace the other two discs, press the DISC CHANGE
(CHANGE) button again.
3Press the zOPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc
compartment.
If “Err” (error) appears in the display window
It means that an error has occured in the movement of the disc
compartment. The disc compartment may not close. A disc or
something must be stuck in the disc compartment. Remove it,
then press the zOPEN/CLOSE button to close.
• When loading an 8-cm (3-inch) disc, make sure to put it onto
the inner circle of the tray precisely.Otherwise, the disc may be
damaged or the disc compartment will not open. If it does not
open, please consult your Aiwa dealer for repair.
• Do not place more than one compact disc on the disc tray.
• Do not tilt the unit with discs loaded. Doing so may cause
malfunctions.
• When transporting the unit, remove the discs from the trays.
• Whenreplacing the discs during play,do not replace discs other
than those facing you.
If you place a disc on the empty right inner tray, and then press
the zOPEN/CLOSE button “Err” is displayed and the disc
compartment may not close. Remove the disc on that tray.
Never place here.
RANDOM/REPEAT PLAY
RANDOM PLAY
All the tracks on the selected disc or on all discs in the
compartment can be played randomly.
Press the RANDOM button so that RANDOM in the display
is surrounded by “ ”.
To cancel random play
Press the RANDOM button so that“ ”in the display goes
out.
• Even if the f/rbutton is pressed, the previously played
track cannot be skipped.
• Direct selection of the tracks with the numbered buttons is not
possible.
• While mode is selected, pressing the RANDOM
button will cancel this repeat mode.
REPEAT PLAY
The current track, all the tracks on the selected disc, or all tracks
on all discs in the compartment can be played repeatedly.
Press the REPEAT button repeatedly.
To repeat the selected disc or all discs, select .
To repeat only the current track, select .
To repeat only selected tracks
Program the desired tracks before selecting repeat play.
(off)
(off)
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PROGRAMMED PLAY
The CD player has a built-in memory function that allows play of
up to 32 memory banks over five discs in any order. Each of 32
memory banks can be one track or one whole disc.
1 Press the PRGM/CHECK button in stop mode.
PRGM in the display is surrounded by “ ”.
2 Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY(DISC 1-5)
buttons to select a disc.
To program the whole disc, press the selected DISC
DIRECT PLAY(DISC 1-5) button again, the tracks numbers
on the music calendar flash for 6 seconds.Press the PRGM/
CHECK button within this 6 seconds to program.
To select a track, go to step 3.
3 Press the numbered buttons and the +10 button
to program a track.
Example:
To select the 12th track, press the +10 and 2 buttons.
To select the 20th track, press the +10, +10 and 0 buttons.
•rand tbuttons can also be used to select a track by
pressing this buttons repeatedly and then press the PRGM/
CHECK button within 6 seconds to program this selected
track.
4 Repeat step 2 and 3 to program other tracks or
disc.
5 Press the caca
caca
ca button to start play.
To check the program
Each time the PRGM/CHECK button is pressed before playing, a
discnumber,atracknumber, and a programnumberare displayed.
To add tracks to the program
Repeat steps 2 and 3 in stop mode,The track will be programmed
after the last track.
To delete a programmed track
Press the PRGM/CHECK button in stop mode to display the track
to be deleted, and then press the DELETE button on the main
unit.
To clear the program
Press the sbutton in stop mode, or press the zOPEN/CLOSE
button.
To check the amount of time remaining until the current
track finishes playing
Press the DISPLAY button during playing.
• The DISC CHANGE, DISC SKIP and DISC DIRECT PLAY
buttons do not operate during programmed play.
• You cannotsee the amount of time remaining of all programmed
tracks.
• If track 31 and above of a disc is programmed, the total playing
time of the selected tracks is not displayed.
Selected track
number Program number
Total number of
selected tracks Total playing time of
the selected tracks
Disc number
CD PLAYING
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To cancel repeat play
Press the REPEAT button so that “ ” in the display goes
out.
• During random play, mode cannot be selected to
repeat only the current track.
• If the REPEAT button is pressed while the auto power off is in
operation, the auto power off is canceled.

AI EDIT RECORDING
The AI EDIT function lets you record tracks from one disc without
worrying about tape lengths and track lengths. When you insert
aCD, the unit automatically calculatestracklengths. If necessary,
it rearranges the order of tracks, so that no track is cut short.
Use the remote control.
1 Prepare for recording.
2 Load the disc(s) onto the disc trays.
3 Press the DISC SKIP button to select a disc.
4 Press the AI EDIT button.
“” appears around AI and EDIT in the display.
5 Press the numbered buttons to designate the tape
length.
Enter a length from 10 to 99 minutes.
Example: when using a 60-minute tape, press the 6 and 0
buttons.
In a few seconds, the microcomputer determines the tracks
to be recorded on each side of the tape.
• The rand tbuttons are also available to designate
the tape length.
6 Select the proper function (CD or AUX) in the
stereo system.
7 Start recording.
Press the c/abutton on the XC-30M to start play and the
button for recording on the connected stereo system.
After play of programmed tracks on side A finishes, the XC-
30M pauses. Reverse the cassette tape and start play and
recording again.Play of programmed tracks on side B starts.
RECORDING
Selected disc number Tape side
Total number of
programmed tracks Time remaining on
the tape
Programmed
tracks
To stop recording in the middle of the program
Press the sbutton on the cassette deck.
To clear the edit program
Before recording, press the sbutton twice so that “ ”
around EDIT goes out.
To check the order of the programmed tracks
Before recording, press the AI EDIT button to select side A or B,
and press the PRGM/CHECK button repeatedly. The tracks in
the program are shown from the first track.
To delete a programmed track
Before recording, press the AI EDIT button to select side A or B,
and press the PRGM/CHECK button repeatedly to display the
track to be deleted, and then press the DELETE button on the
main unit.
To add tracks to the edit program
If there is any time remaining on the tape after step 6, you can
add tracks from other discs in the CD compartment before
recording starts.
1Press the AI EDIT button to select side A or B.
2Press one of the DISC 1-5 buttons to select a disc.
3Press the numbered buttons to select tracks.
If the playing time of a selected track is longer than the
remaining time, it is not added.
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more tracks.
The AI edit recording cannot be used with discs containing 31
tracks or more.
Track number Program number
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PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING
This function lets you program tracks to be recorded from all of
the discs, in any order. The remaining time on each side of the
tape is displayed as you program the tracks.
Use the remote control.
1 Prepare for recording.
2 Load the disc(s) onto the disc trays.
3 Press the PRGM EDIT button.
“” appears around PRGM and EDIT in the display.
4 Press the numbered buttons to designate the tape
length.
Enter a length from 10 to 99 minutes.
Example: when using a 60-minute tape, press the 6 and 0
buttons.
5 Press one of the DISC 1-5 buttons to select a disc.
To program the whole disc, press the selected DISC 1-5
button again, the track numbers on the music calendar flash
for 6 seconds. Press the PRGM/CHECK button during these
6 seconds to enter the program.
To select a track, go to the next step.
6 Press the numbered buttons and the +10 button
to program a track to be recorded on side A.
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to program the rest of the
tracks on side A.
A track whose playing time is longer than the remaining time
cannot be programmed.
8 Press the PRGM EDIT button to select side B.
9 Program the tracks to be recorded on side B.
After confirming the side in the display, repeat steps 5 and 6.
10 Select the CD or AUX function in the stereo
system.
11 Start recording.
Press the c/abutton on the XC-30M to start play and the
button for recording on the connected stereo system.
After play of programmed tracks on the front side finishes, the
XC-30M pauses.Reverse the cassette tape and start play and
recordingagain.Playof programmedtracksonthereverseside
starts.
To stop recording in the middle of the program
Press the sbutton on the cassette deck.
To check the order of the programmed tracks
Before recording, press the PRGM EDIT button to select side A
or B, and press the PRGM/CHECK button repeatedly. The tracks
in the program are shown from the first track.
To delete a programmed track
Before recording, press the AI EDIT button to select side A or B,
and press the PRGM/CHECK button repeatedly to display the
track to be deleted, and then press the DELETE button on the
main unit.
To change the program of each side
Press the PRGM EDIT button to select side A or B, and press
the sbutton to clear the program of the selected side. Then
program tracks again.
To clear the edit program
Before recording, press the sbutton twice so that “ ”
around EDIT goes out.
In programmed edit recording, only the first 30 tracks of a disc
can be edited, even if the disc contains 31 tracks or more.
Selected disc number Tape side
Total number of
programmed tracks Time remaining of
side A
Selected
track number
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RECORDING

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Occasional care and maintenance of the unit and the software
are needed to optimize the performance of your unit.
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent solution.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine or thinner.
Care of discs
• Before playing a disc, 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.
SPECIFICATIONS
Disc Compact disc
Scanning method Non-contact optical scanner
(semiconductor laser application)
Laser Semiconductor laser
(λ= 750 – 800 nm)
Rotation speed Approx.500 rpm – 200 rpm (CLV)
Error correction Cross Interleave, Reed Solomon code
No. of channels 2 channels
D-A converter 1-bit dual
Wow/Flutter Unmeasurable
Signal to noise ratio 90 dB (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Harmonic distortion 0.05 % (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Low pass filter 8 times digital filter + active filter
Outputs
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
AUDIO OUT 2.0 V (47 k ohms)
VIDEO OUT 1V p-p (75 ohms)
PHONES(stereo) acceptsheadphonesof32ohms or more
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption 20 W
Dimensions (W ×H ×D)
430 ×147 ×366 mm
Weight 5.6 kg
Accessories Remote control (1)
Audio connecting cord(1)
• Specifications and external appearance are subject to change
without notice.
GENERAL
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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.
Thisequipment generates,uses,and can radiateradiofrequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. lf 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.
- lncrease 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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PARTS INDEX
Instructions about each part on the unit or remote control are
indicated on the pages listed below.
Main unit
Parts Pages
DELETE 6,7,8
DISC CHANGE 4
DISC DIRECT PLAY 4,6
DISPLAY 4,6
zOPEN/CLOSE 4
PHONES 3
caPLAY/PAUSE 4,6
POWER 3
PRGM/CHECK 6,7,8
RANDOM 5
REPEAT 5
SLEEP 3
sSTOP/CLEAR 3,4,6,7,8
0-9, +10 4,6
t/g4,6
f/r4,6
Remote control
Parts Pages
AI EDIT 7
CHANGE 4
DISC SKIP 4,7
DISC 1-5 4,6,7,8
DISPLAY 4,6
zOPEN/CLOSE 4
POWER 3
PRGM/CHECK 6,7,8
PRGM EDIT 8
RANDOM 5
REPEAT 5
t/gSKIP/SEARCH 4,6,7,8
f/rSKIP/SEARCH 4,6,7,8
c/a4,6,7,8
s4,6,7,8
0-9, +10 4,6,7,8
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GENERAL

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