Aiwa LCX-133K User manual

COMPACT DISC STEREO SYSTEM
LCX-133
(a COMPACT
8Z-CLJ-903-11 cK | ISG
990112BAS-X7
DIGITAL
AUDIO

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WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
“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
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radia-
tion exposure.
This compact disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the exterior.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
CAUTION!
Invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks
defeated. Avoid exposure to beam.
WARNING
This appliance is supplied with a fitted three pin mains plug. A3
amp fuse is fitted in the plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, use a 3 amp fuse approved
by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. When replacing the fuse, you must
ensure that any removable fuse covers are correctly refitted.
If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest
AIWA dealer.
DO NOT CUT OFF THE PLUG FROM THIS APPLIANCE. If the
plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home, or the
cable is too short to reach a power point, obtain an appropriate
safety approved extension lead or adaptor. If in any doubt please
consult a qualified electrician.
if the plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose of the plug
immediately. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL
SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13
AMP SOCKET.
If anew plug is to be fitted please ensure it contains a 3 amp fuse,
otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 5 amp fuse at the
distribution board.
: PREPARATIONS
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code: :
BLUE — NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may
not correspond with the colour markings identifying the terminals
in your plug, proceed as foliows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal which is marked by the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal which is marked by the letter L or coloured RED.
DO NOT connect either the BLUE or BROWN wires in the mains
lead to the earth terminal (marked with the letter E or by the earth
symbol + orcoloured GREEN or GREEN/YELLOW) ofa three pin
plug.
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 bath, sink, 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 or
greater than 35°C.
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 10cm
clearance from the rear and the top of the unit, and 5 cm 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 with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause
the unit or cart to overturn or fall.
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 Wallor ceiling mounting — The unit should not be mounted on
a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the Operating Instructions.

Electric Power
1 Power sources — Connect this unit only to power sources
specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the
unit. ;
2 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 firmly secured 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.
3 When not in use — Unplug the AC power cord from the AC
socket if the unit will not be used for several months or more.
When the cord is plugged in, a small amount of current
continues to flow to the unit, even when the power is turned off.
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 UNIT YOURSELF.
Welcome ta the pbiwa Stenea System
Congratulations on your purchase of an Aiwa Stereo System.
To optimize the performance of this system, please take the time
to read through these Operating Instructions and become familiar
with the operating procedures.
Check your system and accessories
LCX-133
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Remote control Operating Instructions, etc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREPARATIONS
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CONNECTIONS
Before connecting the AC cord
The rated voltage of your unit shown on the rear panel is
230 V AC. Check that the rated voltage matches your local
voltage.
IMPORTANT
* Connect the speakers, antennas, and all optional equipment
first. Then connect the AC cord in the end.
* There are no differences between the front speakers. Both
speakers can be connected as L (Left) or R (Right).
7 Connect the speaker cords to the main unit.
The cords with the white stripes should be connected to the
© terminals and the other cords to the © terminals.
1 Right speaker
speaker cord
2 Connect the supplied antennas.
Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 Q terminal and the
MW/LW antenna to the MW/LW LOOP terminals.
MW/LW antenna
FM antenna:
3 Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet. .
Do not short-circuit the © and © speaker cord leads; otherwise
the sound may become inaudible. If this happens, disconnect
the AC cord from the AC outlet and re-connect the speaker cord
correctly. Connect then the AC cord and turn the unit on again.
2 FM antenna
1 Left speaker
3 AC cord

To stand the MW/LW antenna on a surface
Fix the claw to the slot.
To position the antennas
FM unipolar antenna:
Extend fully and position for the best possible reception. This
antenna is of an instant type, so the use of an outdoor antenna
is recommended.
MW/LW antenna:
Position to find the best direction.
* 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 MW/LW 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 MW/LW antenna wire.
CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA
For better FM reception, use of an outdoor antenna is
recommended.
Connect the outdoor antenna to the FM 75 Q terminal.
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PHONES
To turn the unit on
Press the POWER buiton.
Afier use
Press the POWER button to turn off the power. The display
changes to the clock.
Using the headphones
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack with a stereo mini
plug (@ 3.5 mm).
No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are
plugged in. ;
REMOTE CONTROL
Inserting batteries into the remote conirol
Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and
insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.
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R6 (AA)
When to replace the batteries
The maximum operational distance between the remote control
and the sensor on the main unit should be approximately 5:
meters. When this distance decreases, replace the batteries
with new ones.
To use FUNCTION button on the remote control _
The FUNCTION button is used to choose the function (TAPE,
TUNER, AUX, CD) on the main unit. ,
Each time FUNCTION button is pressed, the next function is
selected cyclically.
* If the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of
time, remove the batteries to prevent possible electrolyte
leakage. .
¢ The remote control may not operate correctly when:
- The line of sight between the remote control and the remote
sensor is exposed to intense light, such as direct sunlight
- Other remote controls are used nearby (television, etc.)

ADJUSTING THE SOUND
3-MODE EQ
GEQ
DISPLAY
VOLUME
VOLUME —;
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
Press the VOLUME control
Press A&A button (or AQ on the remote control) to increase the
volume, and W button (or \W on the remote control) to decrease
it.
The volume level is shown on the display for 4 seconds. it can
be set from 0 (minimum) to 30, and then MAX (maximum).
The volume remains memorized even after the power is turned
off.. However, if the power is turned off when the volume is set to
more than 20, it is automatically set to 20 the next time the power
is turned on.
To display the current volume level
Press the DISPLAY button twice on the remote control. The
volume level is displayed for 4 seconds.
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
Press one of the 3-MODE GEQ buttons.
ROCK/POP/JAZZ
ROCK:
POP:
JAZZ:
Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass.
More presence in the vocals and midrange.
Sound enriched with heavy bass and fine treble.
To cancel the selected mode
Press the selected button again.
When using the remote control
Press the EQ button repeatedly until the desired equalization
mode is displayed.
The equalization mode changes to ROCK, POP, JAZZ or GEQ
OFF (no equalization) cyclically.
SOUND ADJUSTMENT DURING
RECORDING :
The output volume and tone of the speakers or headphones
may be freely varied without affecting the level of the recording.
71 Press the TUNER/BAND button repeatedly to
select the desired band.
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When using the remote control, press the BAND button
repeatedly.
2 Press the Ké4 or PPI button to select a station.
Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes.
When a station is tuned in , “TUNE” is displayed for a moment.
During FM stereo reception, “STEREO?” is displayed.
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To turn on the unit and play a tuned station when the
power is off (Direct Play Function)
Press the TUNER/BAND button. The power is turned on and
the tuned station is played.
To search for a station quickly (Auto Search)
Keep the I< or PPI button pressed until the tuner starts
searching for a station. After tuning in to a station, the search
stops.
To stop the Auto Search manually, press the I< or >>I button.
¢ The Auto Search may not stop at stations with very weak
signals.
When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise
Press the MODE button on the remote control.
“MONO” appears on the display.
Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.
To restore stereo reception, repeat the above.
To change the MW tuning interval
The default setting of the MW tuning interval is 9 kHz/siep. If
you use this unit in an area where the frequency allocation system
is 10 kHz/step, change the tuning interval.
Press the POWER button while pressing the TUNER/BAND
button.
To reset the interval, repeat this procedure.
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When the MW tuning interval is changed, all preset stations (see
“PRESETTING STATIONS’) are cleared. The preset stations
have to be set again.

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BAND
The unit can store a total of 32 preset stations. When a station
is stored, a preset number is assigned to the station. Use the
preset number to tune in to a preset station directly.
1 Press the TUNER/BAND button to select a band.
Then, press the K¢< or PI button to select a
station.
2 Press the SET button to store the station.
A station is assigned a preset number, beginning from 1 in
consecutive order for each band.
Frequency
Preset number
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2.
Each band can only store a maximum of 16 preset stations.
To listen to preset stations
Use the remote control to select the preset number directly.
1 Press the BAND button to select a band.
2 Press the numbered buttons to select a preset number.
Example:
To select preset number 15, press the +10 and 5 buttons.
To select preset number 10, press the +10 and 0 buttons.
When operating on the main unit, press the Mf button
repeatedly.
Each time the button is pressed, the next higher number is
selected.
To clear a preset station
Select the preset number of the station to be cleared. Then, press
the SET button, and press the P/E button within 4 seconds
while the frequency flashes.
The preset numbers of all other stations in the band with higher
numbers are also decreased by one.
To scan preset stations
Press the “1” button on the remote control until “P-SCAN” is
displayed. The preset stations are received in ascending order
for 5 seconds each. To stop scanning, press one of the VOLUME
buttons. The preset number flashes during reception.
Use only type I (normal) tapes.
7 Press the Mi/4 button to open the cassette holder
and insert a tape with the exposed side down.
Push the cassette holder to close it.
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2 Press the ® button.
TAPE function is selected and play begins.
Only the side facing out from the unit can be played back.
To stop play, press the Mi/ button.
To pause play, press the Ill button. To resume play, press again.
To fast forward or rewind, press the <4<¢ or > button in stop
mode. Then press the I/& button to stop the tape. ,
To start play when the power is off (Direct Play
Function)
Press the ® button. The power is turned on and the inserted
tape begins to play.
About cassette tapes
¢ 120-minute or longer tapes are extremely thin and easily
deformed or damaged. They are not recommended.
¢ Take up any slack in the tape with a pencil or similiar tool before
use. Slack tape may break or jam in the mechanism.

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LOADING A DISC
Press the OPEN mark to open the disc
compartment. Load a disc with the label side up
and close the disc compartment.
PLAYING A DISC
Load a disc.
Press the >/II button on main unit or the button on
remote control.
Piay begins with the first track.
Elapsed playing time
Number of track being played
To stop play, press the Ii button.
To pause play, press the P/E button on main unit or the Hl
button on remote. control. To resume play, press again.
To search for a particular point during playback, keep the
4 or PPI button pressed and release the button at the desired
point.
To
skip
to
the
beginning
of
a
track
during
playback,
press
the
I<
or
PPI
button
repeatedly.
Display in stop mode
Music calender (only
the first 16 tracks are
displayed)
Total playing time
Total number of tracks
To start play when the power is off (Direct Play
Function)
Press the /II button. The power is turned on and play of the
loaded disc begins.
If other than CD play is selected with the power on, pressing the
P/EE button once will change the function to CD and play starts.
To select a track with the remote control
Press the numbered buttons and the +10 button to select a track.
Example:
To select the 25th track, press the +10, +10 and 5 buttons.
To
select
the
10th
track,
press
the
+10 and
0
buttons.
The
selected
track
starts
to
play
and
play
continues
to
the
end
of
that
disc.
¢ Do not use irregular shape CDs (example: heart-shaped,
octagonal ones). It may result in malfunction.
¢Do
not
place
more
than
one
compact
disc
in
the
disc
compartment.
Do not try to open the disc compartment during play.
RANDOM PLAY
All the tracks on the disc can be played randomly.
Press
the
MODE
button
on
the
remote
control
once
in
stop
mode
to
display
“RAN”.
Press the >/EI button to start play.
To
cancel
random
play,
press
the
MODE
button
repeatedly
in
stop
mode
until
“RAN”
disappears.
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*
It
is
not
possible
to
skip
to
the
previously
played
track
with
the
I<
button.
The
unit
returns
to
the
beginning
of
the
current
track
only.
*
When
you
select
a
track
with
the
numbered
buttons
on
the
remote
control
during
the
random
play
mode,
the
selected
track
starts
to
play
and
the
random
play
mode
is
cancelled.
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During
RANDOM
play,
“REPEAT
1”
play
cannot
be
performed.

REPEAT PLAY
One track, all the tracks or programmed tracks can be played
repeatedly.
Press the REPEAT button on the remote conirol to display
“REPEAT 1” or “REPEAT ALL”.
To repeat the current track only, press to display “REPEAT 1”.
To repeat all the tracks, press to display "REPEAT ALL".
To cancel repeat play, press the REPEAT button to turn
off “REPEAT”.
To repeat the desired tracks only, program the tracks and press
the REPEAT button to display “REPEAT ALL’.
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¢ RANDOM play can be performed during “REPEAT ALL” mode.
¢ lf RANDOM mode is activated during “REPEAT 1” mode, the
“REPEAT 1” mode will be cancelled and “REPEAT ALL” mode
is selected instead.
PROGRAMMED PLAY
Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from the inserted disc.
Use the remote control.
1 Press the MODE button twice in stop mode so
that “M” flashes on the display.
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2 Press the numbered buitons and +10 button to |
program 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.
Program number
Selected track
Auber Total playing time of
the selected tracks
Total number of selected tracks
3 Repeat step 2 to program other tracks.
4 Press the > buiton to start play.
To check the program
Each time the >I button is pressed in stop mode, a track
number and program number will be displayed. .
To clear the program
Press the Il button or the MODE button (on remote control) in
stop mode.
To add tracks to the program
Before playing, repeat step 2. The track will be programmed
after the last track.
To change the programmed tracks
Clear the program and repeat all the steps. —
¢ During programmed play, the following operations cannot be
performed.
— Random piay
— One-track repeat (REPEAT 1)
¢ lf the programmed time is more than 99:59 minutes, or the
disc track number 31 or above is programmed, the display
shows - -:- - as the total playing time.

RECORDING
This section explains how to record from the tuner, CD player or
other external equipment.
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Preparation
¢ Wind up the tape to the point recording starts.
¢ Note that recording is done on only one side of the tape.
¢ Use only type I (normal) tapes.
7 Insert the tape to be recorded on into the deck.
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on facing out
from the unit and the exposed side down.
2 Get the source ready for recording.
To record from a CD, load the disc and press the P/Il button.
To record from a radio broadcast, press the TUNER/BAND
button and tune in to a station.
To record from a connected source, press the AUX button
and prepare the source for play.
3 Press the @ button to start recording.
The > button is pressed simultaneously.
When the selected function is CD, playback and recording
start simultaneously.
When the selected function is AUX, start playback manually.
To stop recording, press the M/& button.
To pause recording, press the Il button. To resume recording,
press again.
When the tape reaches its end, the tape stops and the @ button
is released. During CD recording, CD play pauses automatically.
Change the tape and press the @ button, then CD play will
automatically resume.
To record the selected tracks of the CD
Program the tracks (see “PROGRAMMED PLAY”) and press the
@ button.
if squealing or beating sounds occur when recording an MW or
LW broadcast, press the MODE button on the remote control to
display “BEAT ON” or “BEAT OFF”, so as to eliminate the noise.
COPYRIGHT
Please check the laws on copyright relating to recordings from
discs, radio or external tape for the country in which the machine
is being used.
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DISPLAY
When the AC cord is connected for the first time, the time on the
display flashes.
Set the time as follows while the power is off.
1 Press the SET button.
The hour flashes.
2 Press the K¢< or >>I button to designate the
hour.
3 Press the SET button to set the hour.
The hour stops flashing and the minute starts flashing.
4 Press the K¢< or PI button to designate the
minute.
5 Press the SET button to set the minute and
complete setting.
The minute stops flashing on the display and the clock starts
from 00 seconds.
To correct the current time
Press the POWER button to turn the unit off and press the SET
button. Then, carry out steps 1 to 5 above.
To display the current time
Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control once. The time
is displayed for 4 seconds.
To switch to the 24-hour standard
Using the remote conirol while the power is on, press the
DISPLAY button once so that the clock is displayed and then
press the REPEAT button within 4 seconds.
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.