Aiwa LCX-350 User manual

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SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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ELECTRIC SHOCK,
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NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.”
Explanation of Graphical Symbols:
AThe lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s en-
closure that may be of sufficien~ magnitude to
constitute arisk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
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triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the literature
@accompanying the appliance.
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.
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Mallation
Water and moisture —Do not use this unit near water, such
as near abathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like.
Heat —Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including
heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate heat.
It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C
(41 ‘F) or greater than 35°C (95”F).
Mounting surface —Place the unit on a flat, even surface.
Ventilation—The unit should be situated with adequate space
around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured. Allow 10cm
(4 in.) clearance from the rear and the top of the unit, and 5cm
(2 in.) from the each side.
-Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, orsimilarsurface that may
block the ventilation openings.
-Do not install the unit in abookcase, cabinet, or airtight rack
where ventilation may be impeded.
(Jbjects and liquid entry —Take care that objects or liquids
do not get inside the unit through the ventilation openings.
Carts and stands —When placed or
mounted on a stand or cart, the unit should
be moved with care.
CMick stops, excessive force, and uneven
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surfaces may cause the unit or cart to >
overturn or fall. AI*
7Condensation —Moisture may form on the CD pickup lens
when:
-The unit is moved from acold spot to awarm spot
-The heating system has just been turned on
-The unit is used in avery 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 forafew hours, then
try to operate again.
8Wall or ceiling mounting —The unit should not be mounted
on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the Operating instruc-
tions.
Electric Power
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Power sources —Connect this unit only to power sources
specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the
unit.
Polarization —As asafety feature, some units are equipped
with polarized AC power plugs which can only be inserted one
way into apower outlet. If it is difficult orimpossibleto 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 apower outlet.
AC power cord or car battery cord
-When disconnecting the power cord, pull out by the plug. Do
not pull the cord itself,
-Never handle the power plug with wet hands, as this could
result in fire or shock.
-Power cord 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.
Extension cord ——To help prevent electric shock, do not use
apolarized AC power plug with an extension cord, receptacle,
or other outlet unless the polarized plug can be completely
inserted to prevent exposure of the blades of the plug.
When not in use —Disconnect the AC power cord or car
battery cord if the unit will not be used for several months or
more. When the cord is plugged in, asmall amount of current
continues to flow to the unit, even when the power is turned off.
Outdoor Antenna
1Power lines —When connecting an outdoor antenna, make
sure it is located away from power lines.
2Outdoor antenna grounding —Be sure the antenna system
is properly grounded to provide protection against unexpected
voltage surges or static electricity build-up, Article 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANS1/NFPA 70, provides information
on proper grounding of the mast, supporting structure, and the
lead-in wire to the antenna discharge unit, as well as the size
of the grounding unit, connection to grounding terminals, and
requirements for grounding terminals.
Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Cord
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(NEC ART 250 PART H)
NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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.MMntenance
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Inst wctions.
Damage Reauirinci Service
Have the units serviced by aqualified service technician if:
-The AC lpower cord or plug has been damaged
-Fcreign objects or liquid have gotten inside the unit
-The unit has been exposed to rain or water
-The unit does not seem to operate normally
-The unit exhibits amarked change in performance
~~The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged
DO NOT ATTEMPTTO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.
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Corgratulations 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 ol>erating procedures.
Chock your system and accessories
LCX-350 Compact disc
stereo cassette receiver
Remote control
AM antenna
Operatin~ Instructions, etc.
Owner’s record
FM antenna
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREPARATIONS
PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................1
CONNECTIONS .........................................r........................3
BEFORE OPERATION ........................................................5
sETTING THEcLocK ........m...............................................5
SOUND
ADJUSTING THE SOUND .................................................6
RADIO RECEPTION
MANUAL TUNING ...............................................................7
PRESETTING STATIONS ...................................................8
CD PLAYING
OPERATION ........................................................................9
TAPE PLAYBACK
Operation ......................................................................ll
RECORDING
BASIC RECORDING .........................................................l2
Al EDIT RECORDING .......................................................13
PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING ................................14
TIMER
SETTING THE TIMER .................................................m ..... 15
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER ..........................................16
OTHER CONNECTIONS ❑
CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ........................17
LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES ..........................17
GENERAL
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................18
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................19
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..........................................20
PARTS INDEX ...................................................................2O
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
cas? of difficulty.
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IVodel INo. Serial No. (Lot No.)
L2X-350U
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CONNECTIONS 2
This system may be powered by an AC voltage or car battery
(.3C 12 V) power source. (Aiwa DCW-50 car battery cord is
available as an optional accessory, For details, please refer to
page 17.)
Elefcweconnecting the AC cord
The rated voltage of your unit shown on the rear panel is
120 VAC. Check that the rated voltage matches your local
voltage.
IMPORTANT
●Connect the speakers, antennas, and all optional equipment
first. Then connect the AC cord or car battery cord in the end,
●There are no differences between the front speakers. Both
speakers can be connected as L(Left) or R(Right).
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Connect the supplied antennas.
Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 Qterminals and the
AM antenna to the AM LOOP terminals.
AM LOOP antenna
Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.
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1’ Connect the speaker cords to the main unit. Do not short-circuit the ~and ~speaker cord leads, otherwise
The cords with the white stripes should be connected to the the sound may become inaudible or the unit may be turned off.
~terminals and the other cords to the Oterminals. 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.
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To stand the AM antenna on asurface
Fix the claw to the slot,
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To position the antennas
FM feeder antenna:
Extend this antenna horizontally in aT-shape and fix its ends to
the wall.
AM loop antenna:
Position to find the best direction.
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●Do not connect any speakers to the unit other than the supplied
ones.
●Do not leave objects generating magnetism near the speakers.
●Do not bring the FM antenna near metal objects or curtain rails,
●Do not bring the AM antenna near other optional equipment,
the stereo system itself, the AC cord or speaker cords, since
noise will be picked up.
●Do not unwind the AM antenna wire.
CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA
For better FM reception, use of an outdoor antenna is
recommended.
Colnnect the outdoor antenna to the FM 75 Qterminals.
ITo connect other optional equipment+ page 17. I
REMOTE CONTROL
Inserting batteries
Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and
insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.
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 5meters
(16 feet). When this distance decreases, replace the batteries
with new ones.
Using the remote control
The instructions in this manual refer mainly to the buttons on the
main unit. Buttons on the remote control with the same names
as those on the main unit can be used as well.
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●The ➤button on the remote control has the same function as
that of the <b button on the main unit,
●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 on the left top of the front panel (see the illustration of
“BEFORE OPERATION”) is exposed to intense light, such ❑
as direct sunlight
-Other remote controls are used nearby (television, etc.)
SHIFT
FUNCTION
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To use the SHIFT button
Buttons (!) have two different functions, One of the functions is
indicated on the button, and the other on the plate above the
button,
To use the function on the button, simply press the button,
To use the function on the plate above the button, press the
button while pressing the SHIFT button.
To use the FUNCTION button
The FUNCTION button substitutes for the function buttons
(TAPE, TUNER, AUX, CD) on the main unit. Each time the
FUNCTION button is pressed while power is on, the next function
is selected cyclically,
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BEFORE OPERATION SETTING THE CLOCK
To turn the unit on
Press one of the function buttons (TAPE, TUNER, AUX, CD).
Playback of the inserted disc or tape begins, or the previously
tuned station is received (Direct Play Function).
The POWER button is also available.
After use
Press the POWER button to turn off the power. The display
changes to the clock,
Ueing the headphones
Cc,nnect the headphones to the PHONES jack with astereo mini
plug (rz3.5 mm, ‘/8 inch).
Nc, sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are
plugged in.
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CLOCK
SHI[:T
When the AC cord or the car battery cord is connected for the
first time, the time on the display flashes.
Set the time as follows while the power is off.
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Press the 11 button.
The hour flashes.
Press the +-4 or ➤Fbutton to designate
hour.
Press the II button to set the hour.
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The hour stops flashing and the minute starts flashing.
Press the +-4 or Wbutton to designate the
minute.
Press the II button to set the minute and
complete setting.
The minute stops flashing on the display and the clock starts
from 00 second.
To correct the current time
Press the POWER button to turn the unit off. Press the 1Ibutton,
the clock display flashes and carry out steps 1to 5above,
To display the current time
Press the CLOCK button while pressing the SHIFT button on
the remote control. The time is displayed for 4seconds.
However, the time cannot be displayed during recorcling.
To switch to the 24-hour standard
Press the CLOCK button while pressing the SHIFT button on
the remote control and then press the ■button within 4seccmds.
Repeat the same procedure to restore the 12-hour standard.
If the clock display flashes while the power is off
This is caused by apower interruption. The current time needs
to be reset.
If power is interrupted for more than approximately 12 hours, all
settings stored in memory after purchase need to be reset.
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ADJUSTING THE SOUND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
EQ
Press We VOLUME AT buttons on the main unit, or on
the remote control.
The volume level is shown on the display for 4seconds. It can
be set between Oand 30, then MAX
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.
ENHANCING THE BASS SOUND
The T-BASS system enhances the realism of low-frequency
sound.
Press the T-BASS button.
Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the
three levels, or the off position to suit your preference.
(OFF)
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Low frequency sound may be distorted when the T-BASS system
is used for adisc or tape in which Iowfrequency sound is originally
emphasized. In this case, cancel the T-BASS system.
This unit provides the following three different equalization
curves.
ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass
POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange
JAZZ: Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music
Press one of the GRAPHIC EQUALIZER buttons.
To cancel equalization
Press the selected button again. EQ OFF is displayed.
To select with the remote control
Press the EQ button repeatedly until the desired equalization
mode is displayed.
ROCK-+ POP +JAZZ+ EQ OFF
(Cancel)
EXPANDING THE SOUND AREA
The QSOUND system creates awider sound area by processing
the original music signals electronically.
Press the QSOUND button.
“Q SOUND” appears on the display.
To turn off the QSOUND system
Press the QSOUND button again.
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When the QSOUND system is activated, the sound may be
distorted. If this happens, decrease the volume.
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.
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MANUAL TUNING
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BANDI
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TUNER
SHIFT
Press the TUNER button repeatedly to select the
desired band.
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If the power is turned off, the previously tuned station will be
played (Direct Play Function).
\AJhen using the remote control, press the BAND/MODE
“WNER button repeatedly while power is on.
Press the q< or ➤>button to select astation.
Each time the button is pressed the frequency changes.
\Nhen astation is received, “TUNE’r is displayed for 2seconds.
During FM stereo reception, “STEREO” is displayed.
When an FM stereo broadcast contains Inoise
Press the BAND/MODE TUNER button while pressing the SHIFT
button on the remote control.
“MONO” appears on the display.
Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.
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To restore stereo reception, press the buttons again.
To change the AM tuning interval
The default setting of the AM tuning interval is 10 kHz/step. If
you use this unit in an area where the frequency allocation system
is 9kHz/step, change the tuning interval.
Press the POWER button while pressing the TUNER button
during power on.
TO reset the interval, repeat this procedure,
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●When the AM tuning interval is changed, all preset stations
(see “PRESETTING STATIONS”) are cleared. The preset
!stations have to be set again.
To search for astation quickly (Auto Search)
Keep the +< or ➤Fbutton pressed until the tuner starts
searching for astation, After tuning in to astation, the search
Stolps,
To stop the Auto Search manually, press the <<or ›~ button.
*The Auto Search may not stop at stations with very weak
signals.
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PRESETTING STATIONS
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TUNER
The unit can store atotal of 32 preset stations. When astation
is stored, apreset number is assigned to the station. Use the
preset number to tune in to apreset station directly,
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Press the TUNER button to select aband, and
press the <+ or -button to select astation,
Press the 11 button to store the station.
Astation is assigned apreset number, beginning from 1in
consecutive order for each band.
❑Frequency
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Preset number
Repeat steps 1and 2.
PRESET NUMBER TUNING
Use the remote control to select the preset number directly.
7Press the BAND/MODE TUNER button to selecl a
band.
2Press the numbered buttons to select apreset
number.
Example:
To select preset number 10, press the +10 and Obuttons,
Selecting apreset number on the main unit
Press the TUNER button to select aband, Then, press the ~>
button repeatedly.
Each time the button is pressed, the next higher number is
selected.
To clear apreset station
Select the preset number of the station to be cleared. Then, press
the ■button, and press the II button within 4seconds.
The preset numbers of all other stations in the band with higher
numbers are also decreased by one,
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Each band can only store amaximum of 16 preset stations.
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OPERATION
RANDOM
REPEAT
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EDIT/CHECK
SHIFT
LOADING DISC
Press the CD button, then press the PUSH OPEN
position to open the disc compartment. Load adisc
with the label side up and close the disc
compartment.
,,,, Music calendar (only the
first 16 tracks are displayed)
Total playing time I
Total number of tracks
PLAYING DISC
Load a disc.
Press the +- button.
Play begins with the first track,
Elapsed playing time
Number of track being played
To stop play, press the ■button.
To p,ause play, press the II button. To resume play, press again.
To search for aparticular point during playback, keep the
4+ or F> button pressed and release the button at the desired
point.
To skip to the beginning of atrack during playback, press
the +4 or -button repeatedly.
To remove disc, press the PUSH OPEN position.
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To start play when the power is off (Direct Play
Function)
Press the CD button. The power is turned on and play of the
loaded disc begins.
To replace the disc before play, press the PUSH OPEN position
button to open the disc compartment.
To check the remaining time
Press the EDIT/CHECK button while pressing the SHIFT button
during play. The amount of time remaining until all tracks finish
playing is displayed. To restore the play time display, repeat the
above again.
Selecting atrack with the remote control
Press the numbered buttons and the +10 button to select atrack.
Example:
To select the 25th track, press the +1 O, +10 and 5 buttons.
To select the 10th track, press the +10 and Obuttons.
The selected track starts to play and play continues to the end
of that disc.
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●When removing the disc, press the ■button to stop play before
pressing the PUSH OPEN position.
●Do not use irregular shape CDs (example: heart-shaped,
octagonal ones). It may result in malfunction.
●Do not load more than one compact disc in the disc
compartment.
RANDOM PLAY
All the tracks on the disc can be played randomly.
In stop mode, press the RANDOM button while pressing the
SHIFT button on the remote control.
“RAN” appears in the display.
To cancel random play, press the buttons again.
●Even if the << button is pressed, apreviously played track
cannot be skipped. The unit returns to the beginning of the
current track only.
●Direct selection of the tracks with the numbered buttons cancels
the random play mode.
●During RANDOM play “REPEAT 1” play cannot be performed.

REPEAT PLAY
One or all the tracks can be played repeatedly.
To repeat the entire disc, turn on “REPEAT ALL’.
To repeat the desired track, turn on “REPEAT 1”.
Press the REPEAT buton.
Each time it is pressed, the operations can be selected cyclically.
@; REpEAT ALL
‘~ REPEAT 1
@Cancel
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REPEAT ALL REPEAT 1I
When using the remote control
Press the REPEAT button while pressing the SHIFT button.
To cancel it, press the buttons again.
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●During “REPEATALL” play, RANDOM play can be performed.
●During “REPEAT 1” mode, entering RANDOM mode will cancel
the “REPEAT 1” mode.
●To repeat only selected tracks, select the “REPEAT ALL”
function and program the desired tracks (see below). You can
program the desired tracks first before selecting the “REPEAT
ALL’ function.
PROGRAMMED PLAY
Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from the inserted disc
Use the remote control.
1Press the PRGM button while pressing the SHIFT
button in stop mode.
“M” flashes on the display.
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Press the numbered buttons and the +1Obutton
to program atrack,,
Example:
To select the 12th track, press the +10 and 2 buttons.
To select the 20th track, press the +10, +10 and Obuttons.
Program number
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Selected track <~ Total playing time of
number the selected tracks
Total number of
selected tracks
Repeat step 2to program other tracks.
Press the *button to start play.
To check the program
Each time the b- button is pressed in stop mode, atrack
number and program number will be displayed.
To clear the program
Press the ■button 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 programlmecl tracks
Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.
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●During programmed play, the following operations cannot be
performed:
–Random play.
–One-track repeat (REPEAT 1).
–Direct selection of the tracks with the numeric buttons.
●[f programmed time is more than 99:59 minutes, or the disc
track number 31 and above is programmed, total playing time
show --:-- in the display.
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OPERATION
INSERTING TAPES
●You can select areverse mode to play back one or both sides.
●Use only type I(normal) tapes.
Press the TAPE button and press
open the cassette holder.
Insert atape with the exposed side down.
holder to close.
To select areverse mode
the 4mark to
Push the cassette
Each time the TAPE button is pressed, the reverse
changes.
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To ~lav one side onlv, select =.
To play from front side to back side once only, select 1).
To play both sides repeatedly, select (=).
mode
PLAYING BACK A TAPE
Insert atape, Then pressthe +b Ibutton to start play.
The tape counter indicates
the tape running length
Playback side of the tape
b:The front side is being played (forward).
“< :The back side is being played (reverse).
To stop play, press the ■button.
To pause play, press the II button. ‘Toresume play, press again.
To change the playback side, press the <E button in play
mode.
To fast forward or rewind, press the ++ c,r P> button in stop
mode. Then press the ■button to stop the tape.
To start’play when the power is off (Direct Play
Function)
Press the TAIJE button. The power is turned on and play of the
inserted tape begins,
To set the tape counter to 0000
Press the Wbutton in stop mode.
The counter is also set to 0000 when the cassette holder is
opened.
About cassette tapes
●To prevent accidental erasure, break off the plastic tabs
on the cassette tape after recording with ascrewdriver c)r
other pointed tool.
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Tab of side A
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To record on the tape again, cover the tab openings with
adhesive tape, etc.
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●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 apencil or similar tool
before use. Slack tape may break or jam in the mechanism.
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BASIC RECORDING 4Press the @button to start recording.
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Preparation
●Set the tape to the point where recording will start.
●Only Type I(normal) tapes can be recorded.
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Insert the tape to be recorded on into the deck.
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing
out from the unit and the exposed side down.
Press theTAPE button to select the reverse mode.
To record on one side only, select 1.
To record on both sides, select =) or (1).
Press one of the function buttons and prepare
the source to be recorded.
To record from aCD, press the CD button and load the disc.
To record from aradio broadcast, press the TUNER button
and tune in to astation.
To record from the connected source, press the AUX button
and prepare to play.
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When the selected function is CD, playback and recording
start simultaneously.
When the selected function is AUX, start playback on the
connected equipment.
To stop recording, press the 9button.
To pause recording, press the 11 button. (Applicable when the
source is TUNER or AUX.) To resume recording, press again.
To start recording with the remote control
First press the ~button, and then press the >button within 2
seconds.
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Recording cannot be done when the TAPE function is selected.
INSERTING BLANK SPACES
Insertion of 4-second blank s~aces may help you to locate the
begining of the track on other equipmeht. (Applicable when the
source is TUNER or AUX.)
1Press the Obutton during recording or while in recording
pause mode.
~flashes for 4seconds and the tape runs without
recording, After 4seconds, the deck enters the recording
pause mode.
2Press the II button to resume recording. [m
To insert ablank space of less than 4seconds, press the @
button again while wis flashing.
To insert blank spaces of more than 4seconds, after the
deck enters recording pause mode, press the ●button again.
Each time the button is pressed, a4-second blank space is
added
To erase arecording
1Insert the tape to be erased into the deck.
2Set the tape to the point where the erasure is to be started.
3Set the reverse mode by pressing the TAPE button.
4Press the AUX button.
If an optional equipment is connected to the AUX jacks, turn
it off.
5Press the ●button to start the erasure.
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Al EDIT RECORDING Tape length
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FUNCTION ■
The Al edit function enables CD recording without worrying about
tape length and track length, When aCD is inserted, the unit
automatically calculates track lengths. If necessary, the order
of tracks is rearranged so that no track is cut short.
(Al: Artificial Intelligence)
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Al edit recording will not start from apoint halfway into the tape.
The tape must be recorded from the beginning of either side.
Use the remote control from steps 3to 5.
Insert the tape into the deck.
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out
from the unit.
Press the CD button on the main unit so that “CD”
is displayed, and load the disc.
You can press the FUNCTION button on the remote control
repeatedly to display “CD”.
Press the EDIT/CHECK button once while
pressing the SHIFT button.
Press the numbered buttons to designate the
tape length.
10 to 99 minutes can be specified.
Example: When using a60-minute tape, press the 6 and O
buttons.
In afew seconds, the microcomputer determines the tracks
to be recorded on each side of the tape.
●The 44 and *buttons are also available to designate
the tape length.
Tape side ARemaining time
(front side) of side A
Number of Selected tracks
programmed tracks for side A
5First press the ●button and then press the *
button within 2seconds to start recording.
The tape is rewound to the beginning of the front side, the
lead segment is played through for 10 seconds, and recording
starts. When recording on the front (side A) ends, recordllng
on the back (side B) starts.
To stop recording
Press the ❑button. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.
To clear the edit program
Press the ■button twice.
To check the order of the programmed track numbers
Before recording, press the EDIT/CHECK button while pressing
the SHIFT button to select side Aor B, and press the ➤>button
repeatedly.
Program Programmed
number track numbers
Track number
Time on cassette tapes and editing time
The actual cassette recording time is usually alittle longer than
the specified recording time printed on the label. This unit can
program tracks to use the extra time.
●Recording is inhibited if the erasure prevention tab on eitlher
side of the tape is broken off.
●The Al edit function cannot be used with discs containing 31
tracks or more.
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PROGRAMMED EDIT
RECORDING
6Repeat step 5for the rest of the tracks for side A.
Atrack whose playing time is longer than the remaining time
cannot be programmed.
3,7
3,7
8
FUNCTION
4,5
4
m
Programmed edit function enables CD recording while checking
the remaining time on each side of the tape as the tracks are
programmed.
m
The programmed edit recording will not start from apoint halfway
in the tape. The tape must be recorded from the beginning of
either side.
Use the remote control from steps 3to 8
1
2
3
4
5
Insert the tape into the deck.
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out
from the unit,
Press the CD button on the main unit so that “CD”
is displayed, and load the disc.
You can press the FUNCTION button on the remote control
repeatedly to display “CD,”
Press the EDIT/CHECK button twice while
pressing the SHIFT button.
Press the numbered buttons to designate the
tape length.
10 to 99 minutes can be specified.
Example: When using a60-minute tape, press the 6 and O
buttons.
●The 44 and -buttons are also available to designate
the tape length.
Press the numbered buttons to program atrack.
Example: To select the 10th track, press the numbered buttons
+10 and O.
Selected track Program
number number
Remaining time of side AProgrammed tracks
7Press the EDIT/CHECK button while pressing the
SHIFT button to select side Band program the
tracks for side B.
After confirming Bon the display, repeat step 5.
Tape side B(reverse side)
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8Press the Obutton and then press the> button
within 2seconds to start recording. m
The tape is rewound to the beginning of the front side, the
lead segment is played through for 10 seconds, and recording
starts. When recording on the front side (A) ends, recording
on the back side (B) starts.
To stop recording
Press the ❑button, Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.
To check the order of the programmed track numbers
Before recording, press the EDIT/CHECK button while pressing
the SHIFT button to select side Aor B, and press the EP button
repeatedly.
Track number Program number
Programmed tracks
To change the program of each side
Press the EDIT/CHECK button while pressing the SHIFT blJtton
to select side Aor B, and press the ■button to clear the program
of the selected side. Then program tracks again.
To clear the edit program
Press the ❑button twice.
m
Recording is inhibited if the erasure prevention tab on either
side of the tape is broken off.
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SETTING THE TIMER
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1,2,3,4 2,4
3
6u
The unit can be turned on at aspecified time with the built-in
timer,
Preparation
Make sure the clock is set correctly, (See page 5.)
Use the remote control.
1Press the TIMER button repeatedly while pressing
the SHIFT button to display 0, and press the 11
button within 6seconds.
Oisdisplayed, and the hour flashes.
if you do not press the II button within 6seconds, another
operation may start.
2Designate the hour of the timer-on time by
pressing the -or* button, and the 11button.
Repeat to designate the minute of the timer-on
time.
After you designate the timer-on time, one of the source name
flashes alternately on the display.
3Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly to select
asource and press the II button.
You can select asource by pressing the <or FP button
as well.
oIf the tuner is selected, the band cannot be selected in this
step.
4Select the duration for the timer-activated period
with the ++ or ➤>button and press the 11
button.
The duration for the timer-activated period can be set between
5 and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps.
5
6
Prepare the source.
To listen to aCD, load the disc.
To listen to atape, insert the tape into the deck.
To listen to the radio, select the desired band and tune into
astation.
To listen to the equipment connected to the AU}( jaclks,
set the timer of the connected source (with an external timer)
and prepare for the play.
Press the POWER button to turn the unit otf afiter
adjusting the volume and tone.
@remains on the display after the power is turned off (timer
standby mode).
When the timer-on time is reached, the unit turns on and
begins play with the selected source.
To check the specified time and source
Press the TIMER button while pressing the SHIFT button on the
remote control. The timer-on time, the selected source name
and the duration for the timer-activated period are displayed for
4seconds.
TIMER RECORDING
Timer recording is applicable for TUNER and AUX (with an
external timer) sources only.
Press the TIMER button repeatedly while pressing the
SHIFT button on the remote control so that @and
~appear on the display, and press the II button.
Repeat the steps shown above from step 2 and insert 1he tape
to be recorded into the deck after step 5.
To cancel timer stanby mode temporarily
Press the TIMER button while pressing the SHIFT button on the
remote control so that @(and ~) disappear on the display.
To restore the timer standby mode, press again to display 0
(and m).
Using the unit while the timer is set
You can use the unit normally after setting the timer.
Before turning off the power, repeat step 5to prepare the source,
and adjust the volume and tone.
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-Timer playback and timer recording will not begin unless the
power is turned off.
●Connected equipment cannot be turned on and off by the built-
in timer of this unit. Use an external timer.
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SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER
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The unit can be turned off automatically at aspecified time.
Use the remote control.
fPress the SLEEP button while pressing the SHIFT
button.
2Within 4seconds, press the <+ or Wbutton
to specify the time until the power is turned off.
Each time the buttcm is pressed, the time changes between 5
and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps.
Specifi~d time
To check the time remaining until the power is turned
Off
Press the SLEEP button once while pressing the SH[FT button.
The remaining time is displayed for 4seconds.
To cancel the sleep timer
Press the SLEEP button twice while pressing the SHIFT button
so that “SLEEP” on the display disappears.
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CONNECTING OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT
Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment
for details.
●The connecting cords are not supplied. Obtain the necessary
connecting cords.
●Consult your local Aiwa dealer for optional equipment.
AUX Jacks
This unit can input analog sound signals through these jacks.
Use acable with RCA phono plugs to connect audio equipment
(turntables, LD players, VCRs, etc.).
Connect the red plug to the Rjack, and the white plug to the L
jack.
When connecting aturntable
Use an Aiwa turntable equipped with abuilt-in equalizer amplifier.
LISTENING TO EXTERNAL
SOURCES
1
To play equipment connected to the AUX jacks, proceed as
1
2
Press the AUX button.
“AUXi’ appears on the display.
Play the connected equipment.
DC JACK(12V)
Connect the Aiwa DCW-5O car battery cord to the jack. Then
connect the other end to the cigarette lighter socket of the car.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Occasional care and maintenance of the unit and the software
are needed to optimize the performance of your unit.
To clean the cabinet
Use asoft and-dry cloth.
If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use asoft cloth lightly
moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use strong
solvents, such as alcohol, benzine or thinner as these could
damage the finish of the unit.
To clean the heads and tape paths
After every 10 hours of use, clean the heads and tape paths
with a head cleaning cassette or cotton swab moistened with
cleaning fluid or denatured alcohol, (These cleaning kits are
commercially available.)
When cleaning with acotton swab, wipe the recording/playback
head, erasure head, capstans, and pinchrollers.
R%ead CottonSwab
IPinchroller Erasure head Pinchroller
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Care of discs
●When adisc becomes dirty, wipe the disc from the center out
with acleaning cloth.
●After playing adisc, store the disc in its case. Do not leave the
disc in places that are hot or humid.
Care of tapes
●Store tapes in their cases after use.
●Do not leave tapes near magnets, motors, television sets, or
any source of magnetism. This will downgrade the sound
quality and cause noise.
●Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, or leave them in acar
parked in direct sunlight.
After cleaning the heads and tape paths with aliquid head
cleaning cassette or amoistened swab, wait until the cleaned
parts are completely dried before inserting the tapes.
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SPECIFICATIONS
FM tuner section
Tuning range
Usable sensitivity (IHF)
Antenna terminals
AM tuner section
Tuning range
Usable sensitivity
Antenna
Amplifier section
Power output
Total harmonic distortion
Input
outputs
Cassette deck section
Track format
Frequency response
Recording system
Heads
87.5 MHz to 108 hfHz
13.2 dBf
75 ohms (unbalanced)
530 kHz to 1710 kHz
step) (10 kHz
531 kHz to 1602 kHz (9 kHz step)
350 pVlm
Loop antenna
10 W+10 W(1 kHz, T.H. D.
10 %, 8ohms)
0.1 %(5 W, 1kHz, 8ohms)
AUX: 0.5 V
SPEAKERS: accept speakers of
8ohms or more
PHONES (stereo mini jack):
accepts headphones of 32 ohms
or more
4tracks, 2channels stereo
Normal tape: 50 Hz – 15000 Hz
AC bias
Recording/playback x1
Erase head x1
Compact disc player section
Laser Semiconductor laser (k= 780 nm)
D-A converter 1bit linear
Wow and flutter Unmeasurable
SPEAKER SYSTEM
Cabinet type 1way, bass reflex
Speakers 100 mm (4 in.) cone type
Impedance 8ohms
Dimensions (W xHxD) 160 x255x 253.5 mm
(63/8x 10’/8x 10 in.)
Weight i.5 kg (3 Ibs 5OZ.)
GENERAL
Power requirements AC:120V,60HZ
DC:12V
Power consumption 24 W
Dimensions of main unit 160 x 255 x 244 mm
(W XHXD) (63/8x 101/, x91/2in.)
Weight of main unit 3.1 kg (6 Ibs 13 OZ.)
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.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for aClass Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in aresidential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna,
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
CAUTION
Modifications or adjustments to this product, which are not
expressly approved by the manufacturer, may void the user’s
right or authority to operate this product.
Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without
notice.
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