Aiwa NSX-A111 User manual

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“CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.”
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
1Water and moisture —Do not use this unit near water, such
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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.) \
\CX-NAI 11 II
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 10 cm (4 in.) clearance from the rear and the top of the
unit, and 5 cm (2 in.) from 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 abookcase, cabinet, or airtight rack
where ventilation may be impeded.
Objects 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.
Quick stops, excessive force, and m
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uneven surfaces may cause the 3
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unit or cart to overturn or fall.
Condensation —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 for afew hours,
then try to operate again.
Wall or ceiling mounting —The unit should not be mounted
on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the Operating
Instructions.
Electric Power
1Power sources —Connect this unit only to power sources
specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the
unit.
2Polarization —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 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 aqualified 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.
3AC 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 outlet.
-Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords
beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.
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Extension cord —To help prevent electric shock, do not use
apolarlzed AC power plug with an extension cord, receptacle,
or other outlet unless the polarlzed plug can be completely
inserted to prevent exposure of the blades of the plug,
When not in use —Unplug the AC power cord from the power
outlet 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
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Power lines —When connecting an outdoor antenna, make
sure it is located away from power lines.
Outdoor antenna grounding —Be sure the antenna system
is properly grounded to prowde protection against unexpected
voltage surges or static electricity bulid-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 themselves.
Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code
T~ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Maintenance
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Instructions.
Damaae Reauiring Service
Have the units serviced by aqualifled service technician if:
-The AC power cord or plug has been damaged
-Foreign 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 ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.
PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................m2
PREPARATIONS
CONNECTIONS ................................................................. 4
REMOTE CONTROL ...........................................................5
BEFORE OPERATION ........................................................6
SOUND
AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS .................................................... 6
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER .......................................m...............7
TAPE PLAYBACK
BASIC OPERATIONS ........................................................ 7
CD PLAYING —
BASIC OPERATIONS ........................................................ 8
PROGRAMMED PLAY ........................................................9
RADIO RECEPTION
MANUAL TUNING ............................................................ 10
PRESETTING STATIONS ................................................ 10
RECORDING .
BASIC RECORDING ........................................................ 11
Al EDIT RECORDING ...................................................... 12
PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING ............................... 13
CLOCK AND TIMER m
SETTING THE CLOCK ..................................................... 14
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER ......................................... 14
SETTING THE TIMER ...................................................... 15
OTHER CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ....................... 16
LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES ......................... 16
GENERAL .
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................................... 17
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......................................... 17
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ 18
PARTS INDEX ................................................... Back cover
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1
Check your system and accessories
CX-NAI 11 Compact disc stereo cassette receiver
SX-NAI 12 Front speakers
Remote control AM antenna FM antenna
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Operating Instructions, etc
Before connecting 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.
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 right and left speakers to the main
unit.
Connect the right speaker cord to SPEAKERS Rterminals,
and left to SPEAKERS Lterminals.
The speaker cord with the white stripe should be connected
to Qterminal and the black cord to Oterminal.
Connect the supplied antennas.
Connect the FM antenna to FM 75 Qterminals and the AM
antenna to AM LOOP terminals,
AM antenna
Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.
FM antenna
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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 antenna:
Position to find the best possible reception.
To stand the AM antenna on asurface
Fix the claw to the slot.
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●Be sure to connect the speaker cords correctly. Improper
connections can cause short circuits in SPEAKERS terminals,
●Do not leave objects generating magnetism, such as credit
cards, near the speakers, as these objects may be damaged.
●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,
For better FM reception, use of an outdoor antenna is
recommended.
Connect the outdoor antenna to FM 75 Qterminals.
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Inserting batteries
Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and III
insert two R6 (size AA) batteries, m“’
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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.
To use SHIFT on the remote control
Buttons @have two different functions. One of these 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 SHIFT.
To use FUNCTION on the remote control
FUNCTION substitutes for the function buttons (TAPE, TUNEIW
BAND, VIDEO/AUX, CD) on the main unit.
Each time FUNCTION is pressed, the next function is selected
cyclically. When tapes are inserted in both decks, each deck is ❑
selected with FUNCTION.
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●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 atelevision,
etc. )
To connect other optional equipment+ page 16.
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POWE
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To turn the Dower on
Press one of ~he function buttons (TAPE, TUNER, VIDEO/AUX,
CD), Playback of the inserted disc begins, or the previously tuned
station is received (Direct Play Function).
POWER is also available.
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When the power is turned on, the disc compartment may open
and close to reset the unit.
DEMO (Demonstration) mode
When the AC cord is connected, the display window demonstrates
the functions of the unit. When the power is turned on, the DEMO
display is overridden by the operation display. When the power
is turned off, the DEMO mode is restored,
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Press II SET while the power is off. The clock appears on
the display. (To set the current time, see SETTING THE
CLOCK on page 14,) To re-activate DEMO mode, press E
To turn the power off
Press POWER.
To change the brightness level of the display
1Press CLOCK twice while pressing SHIFT on the remote
control while the power is on.
2Within 4seconds, press +or Wrepeatedly to select the
dimmer mode as below,
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DIM-OFF —DIMMER 1—DIMMER 2--
DIM-OFF: The normal display,
DIMMER 1: The illumination of the display is dimmer than usual.
DIMMER 2: The illumination of the display is dimmer than
DIMMER 1.
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VOL
Turn VOLUME on the main unit, or press VOL on the
remote control.
The volume level is displayed as anumber from Oto MAX (31).
The volume level is automatically set to 16 when the power is
turned off with the volume level set to 17 or more.
The T-BASS system enhances the realism of low-frequency
sound.
Press T-BASS.
Each time it is pressed, the level changes, Select one of the
three levels, or the off position to suit your preference,
To select with the remote control
Press T-BASS while pressing SHIFT.
Low frequency sound may be distorted when the T-BASS system
is used for adisc or tape in which low frequency sound is originally
emphasized. In this case, cancel the T-BASS system,
3Within 4seconds, press [I SET to set the mode.
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This unit provides the following three different equalization curves.
ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass
POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange
CLASSIC: Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble.
Press one of ROCK, POP or CLASSIC.
The selected equalization mode is displayed.
To cancel the selected mode
Press the selected button again, “GEQ OFF” is displayed
To select with the remote control
Press GEQ repeatedly while pressing SHIFT. The GEQ mode is
displayed cyclically as follows.
rROCK———+POP——+ CLASSIC——+ GEQ OFF
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Using the headphones
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack with astandard stereo
plug (a6.3 mm, ‘/4 inch).
No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are
plugged in.
Use type I(normal) tapes only.
1Press TAPE and press W= to open the cassette
holder.
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Insert atape with the exposed side down. Push the cassette
holder to close.
2Press bto start play.
Only the side facing out from the unit can be played back.
To stop play, press W=.
To pause play, press Il. To resume play, press again.
To fast forward or rewind, press ++ or -. Then press W4
to stop the tape.
When both deck 1and deck 2are set in the playlback
mode
Sound from deck 2is heard.
Sound adjustment during recording
The output volume and tone of the speakers or headphones are
freely varied without affecting the recording.
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PLAYING DISCS
Load discs.
CD EDIT/CHECK
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DISC CHANGE
LOADING DISCS
Press CD, then press 4OPEN/CLOSE to open the
disc compartment. Load disc(s) with the label side
up.
To tIlav one or two discs, place the discs on tray 1 and 2.
To play three discs, press DISC CHANGE to rotate the trays
after placing two discs. Place the third disc on tray 3.
Close the disc compartment by pressing AOPEN/CLOSE,
DISC ChANGE
Tray number of the disc to be played
Total number of tracks Total playing time
To dav all discs in the disc com~artment, press
Play begins with the disc on tray 1.
Number of track Elapsed playing
being played time
To day one disc only, press DISC DIRECT PLAY
The selected disc is played once.
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1-3.
To stop Dlav, Dress ■.
To pause piay, press II. To resume play, press again,
To search for aparticular point during playback, keep 4<
or Xpressed and release it at the desired point.
To skip to the beginning of atrack during playback, press
+or ~repeatedly.
To remove discs, press AOPEN/CLOSE,
To start play when the power is off (Direct Play Function)
Press CD. The power is turned on and play of the loaded disc(s)
begins.
When AOPEN/CLOSE is pressed, the power is also turned on
and the disc compartment is opened.
To check the remaining time
During play, press CD EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on
the remote control. The amount of time remaining until all tracks
finish playing is displayed. To restore the playing time display,
repeat the above.
Selecting atrack with the remote control
1Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select adisc.
2Press numbered buttons O-9 and +10 to select atrack.
Example:
To select the 25th track, press +10, +10 and 5.
To select the 10th track, press +10 and O.
The selected track starts to play and continues to the end of
that disc.
Replacing discs during play
While one disc is playing, the other discs can be replaced without
interrupting play.
1Press DISC CHANGE.
2Remove the discs and replace with other discs.
3Press ~OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc compartment.
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●When loading an 8-cm (3-inch) disc, put it onto the inner circle
of the tray.
*Do not place more than one compact disc on one disc tray.
●Do not tilt the unit with discs loaded. Doing so may cause
malfunctions.
●Do not use irregular shape CDs (example: heart-shaped,
octagonal ones). It may result in malfunctions.
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Use the remote control.
RANDOM play
All the tracks on the selected disc or all the discs can be played
randomly,
REPEAT play
Asingle disc or all the discs can be played repeatedly.
Press RANDOM/REPEAT while pressing SHIFT.
Each time it is pressed, the function can be selected cyclically.
RANDOM play —RANDOM lights up on the display.
REPEAT play —~lights up on the display.
RANDOM/REPEAT play —RANDOM and CE light upon the
display.
Cancel —RANDOM and %disappear from the display.
To rXav all discs, press Eto start play.
To ~lav asinule disc, press one of DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to
start play.
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During random play it is not possible to skip to the previously
played track with +.
Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from any of the inserted
discs.
Use the remote control.
1Press PRGM while pressing SHIFT in”stop mode.
“PRGM” is displayed
3Press numbered buttons O-9 and +1Oto program
atrack. &
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To select the 25th track, press +10, +10 and 5. 3
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To select the 10th track, press +10 and O. $&’%
Selected track number 8
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Total number of \“,
selected tracks
Program number Total playing time of
the selected tracks
4Repeat steps 2and 3to program other tracks.
5Press Fto start play.
To check the program
Each time +< or -is pressed in stop mode, adisc number,
track number, and program number will be displayed.
To clear the program
Press ■CLEAR in stop mode.
To add tracks to the program
Repeat steps 2 and 3 in stop mode. The track will be programmed
after the last track.
To change the programmed tracks
Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.
To play the programmed tracks repeatedly
After programming the tracks, press RANDOM/REPEAT
repeatedly while pressing SHIFT until Gappears on the display. m
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●During programmed play, you cannot perform random play,
check the remaining time, and select adisc or track. “CAN’T
USE” is displayed if you attempt to select atrack.
●“FULL” is displayed if you attempt to program more than 30
tracks.
2Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select adisc.
Go to the next step when the tray stops rotating.
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POWER
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Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select the
desired band.
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When TUNER/BAND is pressed while the power is off, the
power is turned on directly.
To select a band with the remote control
Press BAND while pressing SHIFT,
Press <4 DOWN or ➤>UP to select astation.
Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes.
When astation is received, “TUNE is discrlaved for 2seconds.
During FM stereo reception, ([[0}1] is d~sp~yed.
([[011) TUNE
To search for astation quickly (Auto Search)
Keep -DOWN or >UP pressed until the frequency starts
to change rapidly. After tuning in to astation, the search stops.
To stop the Auto Search manually, press +DOWN or ~
UP.
●The Auto Search may not stop at stations with very weak
signals.
When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise
Press MONO TUNER on the remote control while pressing SHIFT
so that “MONO” appears on the display.
Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.
To restore stereo reception, repeat the above so that “MONO
disappears.
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 POWER while pressing P.
To reset the interval, repeat this procedure.
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When the AM tuning interval is changed, all preset stations are
cleared. The preset stations have to be set again.
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.
7Press TUNER/BAND to select aband, and press
-DOWN or -UP to select astation.
2Press 11 SET to store the station.
Apreset number beginning from 1in consecutive order for
each band is assigned to the station.
Preset number
3Repeat steps 1and 2.
The next station will not be stored if atotal of 32 preset stations
for all the bands have already been stored.
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“FULL! is displayed if you attempt to store more than 32 preset
stations.
Use the remote control to select the preset number directly
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Press BAND while pressing SHIFT to select a
band.
Press numbered buttons O-9 and +1Oto select a
preset number.
Example:
To select preset number 20, press +10, +10 and 0,
To select preset number 15, press +10 and 5,
Selecting apreset number on the main unit
Press TUNER/BAND to select aband. Then, press bPRESET
repeatedly.
Each time kPRESET is pressed, the next ascending number
is selected.
To clear apreset station
Select the preset number of the station to be cleared. Then, press
9CLEAR, and press 11 SET within 4seconds.
The preset numbers of all other stations in the band with higher
numbers are also decreased by one.
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To record selected tracks of the CD
Before pressing ●,program the tracks (see page 9). 3
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Preparation
●Use Type I(normal) tapes only.
●Set the tape to the point where recording will start,
7Insert the tape to be recorded on into deck 1.
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out
from the unit.
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2Press function (CD, TAPE, TUNER or VIDEO/AUX)
and prepare the source to be recorded.
To record from aCD, press CD and load the disc(s).
To record from atape, press TAPE, Then insert the original
tape into deck 2 and play it.
To record from aradio broadcast, press TUNER/BAND and
tune in to astation.
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To record from aconnected source, press VIDEO/AUX.
Press ●to start recording.
-is depressed simultaneously,-
When recording from aconnected source, start playback of
the source.
When the selected function is CD, playback and recording
start simultaneously.
To stop recording, press WA on deck 1.
To pause recording, press II on deck 1, To resume recording,
press it again.
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Before pressing ●at step 3above, press II on deck 1. Then, ,;~”
press ●.The deck enters recording pause mode. To restart
recording, press II again.
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To record part of the CD a
When ●is pressed, recording always starts from the first track.
To start in the middle of atrack, play the CD first and press II for ““:,
aCD at the point to start recording from. Then, press ●.The pause $ $
mode for CD is released automatically and recording starts. ,\&?”
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About cassette tapes
●To prevent accidental erasure, break off the plastic tabs
on the cassette tape after recording with ascrewdriver or
other pointed tool.
Side ATab for side A
To record on the tape again, cover the tab openings with
adhesive tape, etc.
●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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Do not press the buttons on deck 2during recording
Sound adjustment during recording To erase arecording
The output volume and tone of the speakers or headphones are 1Insert the tape to be erased into deck 1 and press TAPE.
freely varied without affecting of the recording. 2Set the tape to the point where the erasure is to be started.
3Press ●to start the erasure.
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The Al edit recording function enables CD recording without
worrying about tape length and track length. When aCD is
inserted, the unit automatically calculates the total track length.
If necessary, the order of tracks is rearranged so that no track is
cut short,
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Insert the tape to be recorded on into deck 1, and
wind up to the beginning of the front side.
Press W4 to open the cassette holder and insert the tape
with the exposed side down. Wind up the tape with *.
Press CD and load the disc(s).
Press C!3 EDIT/CHECK once while pressing
SHIFT on the remote control.
“EDIT” is displayed.
EDIT
●When ‘(PRGM” is displayed, press CD EDIT/CHECK while
pressing SHIFT again.
Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select adisc.
Press numbered buttons O-9 on the remote
control to designate the tape length.
10 to 99 minutes can be specified.
Example: When using a60-minute tape, press 6 and O.
In afew seconds, the tracks to be recorded on each side of
the tape are determined.
●-and -are also available to designate the tape length.
Remaining time Programmed
of recording tracks for side A
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Press ●on deck 1to start recording on the first
side.
CD play and recording of edited tracks for the first side start
simultaneously. When the end of the tape is reached, deck 1
enters the recording stop mode. After entering the recording
stop mode, go to step 7.
Press CD EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on
the remote control to display the program for the
second recording.
“B” is displayed.
Turn over the tape in deck 1and press ●to start
recording on the second side.
To stop recording
Press ■/4 on deck 1. Recording and CD play stop
simultaneously.
To clear the edit program
Press ■CLEAR for CD twice in stop mode so that “EDIV
disappears on the display or =OPEN/CLOSE for CD,
To check the order of the programmed track numbers
Before recording, press CD EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT
on the remote control to select side Aor B, and press -or
*repeatedly.
Tape side Track number
Programmed
track numbers
To add tracks from other discs to the edit program
If there is any time remaining on the tape after step 5, you can
add tracks from other discs in the CD compartment
1Press CD EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on the remote
control to select side Aor B.
2Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select adisc.
3Press numbered buttons on the remote control to select tracks.
Atrack whose playing time is longer than the remaining time
cannot be programmed.
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more tracks,
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. When the total recording
time is alittle longer than the tape’s specified recording time
after editing, the display shows the extra time (without aminus
mark), instead of the time remaining on the tape (with the minus
mark).
The Al edit recording function cannot be used with discs
containing 31 tracks or more. “TR OVER” is displayed if this is
attempted,
ILMinus mark
Tape l~ngth Tape side
A: First recording side
B: Second recording side
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In the programmed edit recording function the tracks can be
programmed while checking the remaining time on each side of
the tape.
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Insert the tape into deck 1.
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out
from the unit. Wind up the tape with +4,
Press CD and load the disc(s).
Press CD EDIT/CHECK twice while pressing
SHIIFT on the remote control.
“EDIT” and “PRGM” are displayed,
@When “Al” is displayed, press CD EDIT/CHECK while
pressing SHIFT again.
Press numbered buttons on the remote control
to designate the tape length.
10 to 99 minutes can be specified,
9The +and ~are also available to designate the tape
length,
Tape side A(front side)
Tape length Maximum recording
time for side A
Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select adisc.
Then, press numbered buttons O-9 and +10 on
the remote control to program atrack.
Example: To select the 10th track of disc 2, press DISC
DIFiECT PLAY 2, then press +10 and O.
Selected track number Remaining time on side A
Program number Programmed tracks
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7
8
9
Repeat step 5for the rest of the tracks for side ‘
A. ~
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Atrack whose playing time is longer than the remaining time “,) ~
cannot be programmed, !11!
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Press CD EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on “~
the remote control to select side Band program “’~
the tracks for side B.
After confirming “Bon the display, repeat step 5.
Tape side B(reverse side)
Press CD EDiT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on
the remote control to select side Aand press ●
to start recording.
CD play and recording of edited tracks for the first side start
simultaneously, When the end of tape is reached, deck 1enters
the recording stop mode. After entering the recording stop
mode, go to step 9.
Press CD EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on
the remote control for recording of the second
side.
“B” is displayed.
10 Turn over the tape in deck 1and press ●to start
recording.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press ■/A on deck 1, Recording and CD play stop
simultaneously. ❑
To check the order of the programmed track numbers
Before recording, press CD EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT
on the remote control to select side Aor B, and press -or
-repeatedly.
Tape side Program number
Track number Programmed
track numbers
To change the program of each side
Press CD EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on the remote
control to select side Aor B, and press ■CLEAR to clear the
program on the selected side. Then program tracks again.
To clear the edit program
Press ■CLEAR twice so that “EDIT disappears on the display.
●Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from any of the inserted
discs.
●“FUL12 is displayed if you attempt to program more than 30
tracks.
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The clock is displayed. (The “:” between the hours and minutes
flashes.) When the power cord is plugged into an AC outlet
for the first time after purchase or when the clock setting is
canceled due to apower failure, the entire clock display
flashes.
1Press CLOCK while pressing SHIFT,
2Within 4seconds, press -or -to designate
the hour and the minute.
Pressing either button changes both the hour and the minute,
Holding it down will vary the time rapidly by 10-minute interval,
and pressing it repeatedly will vary by 1minute interval.
3Press Il.
The clock starts from 00 seconds.
To restore an original clock setting
Press CLOCK while pressing SHIFT on the remote control before
completing step 3to restore the previous time setting. This
cancels any new setting.
To view the clock when another display is in the display
Press CLOCK while pressing SHIFT on the remote control. The
time is displayed for 4seconds and then the original display
reappears, However, the clock cannot be displayed during
recording.
To switch to the 24-hour standard
Press CLOCK while pressing SHIFT on the remote control and
then press ❑within 4seconds.
Repeat the same procedure to restore the 12-hour standard.
2—
The unit can be turned off automatically at aspecified time.
Use the remote control.
1
2
Press SLEEP while pressing SHIFT.
Within 4seconds, press 4or ~to specify
the time until the power is turned off.
The time changes between 5 and 240 minutes in 5-minute
steps.
Specifi~d time
While the timer is in operation, the display indication is dimmer
than usual.
To check the time remaining until the power is turned off
Press SLEEP once while pressing SHIFT. The remaining time is
displayed for 4seconds.
To cancel the sleep timer
Press SLEEP twice while pressing SHIFT so that “SLEEP oFF
appears on the display.
~
If the display flashes when the clock is displayed, it indicates
that the clock has stopped due to apower failure or the removal
of the power cord. The current time needs to be reset.
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The unit can be turned on at aspecified time every day with the
built-in timer.
Preparation
Make sure the clock is set correctly,
1
2
3
4
Press one of the function buttons to select a
source.
*If TUNER/BAND ispressed, the band cannot be selected in
this step,
Press TIMER while pressing SHIFT on the remote
control so that G!)appears on the display.
Time and audio source name flash alternately.
@
Within 6seconds, press+ or >> to designate
the timer-on time, then press 11.
Pressing either button changes both the hour and the minute.
Holding it down will vary the time rapidly by 10-minute interval,
and pressing it repeatedly will vary by 1minute interval.
Within 4seconds, press +< or >to select the
duration for the timer-activated period.
The duration can be set between 5 and 240 minutes in 5
minute steps.
The duration will be automatically set after 4seconds. It will
also be set if II is pressed within 4seconds after step 4,
5
6
7
8
Adjust the volume. a
The source sound will play at the volume level set in this step
when the power is turned on by the timer. ;..
If the volume level is set to 17 or higher, however, it will .j;~jl
automatically be set to 16 when the power is turned on, ;;~$
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Prepare the source. J::,.&
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To listen to aCD, load the disc to be played first on tray 1. ~~
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‘“ ‘.“.
To listen to atape, insert the tape into deck 1or 2. ?.
To listen to the radio, tune in to astation. d
Press POWER to turn off the power.
When the timer-on time is reached, the unit turns on and
begins play with the selected source.
Get ready for the tape function or the timer
recording.
To listen to the tape, press b.
To record the source, press ●on deck 1,
When the timer-on time is reached, the unit turns on and
begins play with the selected source, While the timer is in
operation, the display indication is dimmer than usual,
m
You can change the source that was selected in step 1by
pressing one of the function buttons before pressing II in step
3.
The timer recording period and tape length
When the length of the tape to be recorded is shorter than the
timer recording period, ●on deck 1is released before the timer
is off.
When the tape length is longer than the timer recording period,
●is not released. If ●is not released for along time, the tape
in the deck may be damaged. Press W+ to release ●.❑
To check the timer setting
Press TIMER while pressing SHIFT on the remote control.
The selected source, the timer-on time, and the duration for the
timer-activated period will be displayed for 4seconds,
To change any of the previous setting
Carry out from step 1.
However, if you do not change the timer-on time, in step 3just
press II twice and continue from step 4.
To cancel the timer standby mode temporarily
Press TIMER repeatedly while pressing SHIFT on the remote
control to display “[’{OFF.
To restore the timer standby mode, press again to display ~,
Using the unit while the timer is set
You can use the unit normally after setting the timer,
Before turning off the power, check whether the contents in step
5 and 6 are set as you wish, turn off the power and carry out step
8if necessary,
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●Timer playback 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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mCD DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
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.
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VIDEO/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, MD players, VCRs, TV, etc.).
Connect the red plug to the VIDEO/AUX Rjack, and the white
plug to the VIDEO/AUX Ljack.
When connecting aturntable
Use an Aiwa turntable equipped with abuilt-in equalizer amplifier.
CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) JACK
This unit can output CD digital sound signals through this jack.
Use an optical cable to connect digital audio equipment (DAT
deck, MD recorder, etc.).
Remove the dust cap @from the CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
jack. Then, connect an optical cable plug to the CD DIGITAL
OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
To play equipment connected to the VIDEO/AUX jacks proceed
as follows.
1Press VIDEO/AUX.
‘(VIDEO appears on the display.
2Play the connected equipment.
To change asource name in the display
When VIDEO/AUX is pressed, “VIDEO” is displayed initially. It
can be changed to “VIDEO”, “AUX or “TV.
With the power on, press POWER while pressing VIDEO/AUX,
Repeat the procedure to select one of the names.
When the CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack is not being
used
Attach the supplied dust cap.
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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.
[f 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 tape heads
When the tape heads are dirty;
-high frequency sound is not emitted
-the sound is not adequately high
-the sound is off-balance
-the tape cannot be erased
-the tape cannot be recorded on
After every 10 hours of use, clean the tape heads with a head
cleaning cassette,
Refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette for details.
To demagnetize the tape heads
The tape heads may become magnetized after long-term use.
This may narrow the output range of recorded tapes and increase
noise,
After every 20 to 30 hours of use, demagnetize the tape heads
with aseparately sold demagnetizing cassette.
Refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette for details.
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.
If the unit fails to perform as described
Instructions, check the following guide,
GENERAL
There is no sound.
●Is the AC cord connected properly?
●Is there a bad connection? (+ page 4)
in these Operating
●There may be a short circuit in the speaker terminals.
+Disconnect the AC cord, then correct the speaker
connections,
●Was an incorrect function button pressed?
Sound is emitted from one speaker only.
●Is the other speaker disconnected?
An erroneous display or amalfunction occurs.
+Reset the unit as stated below.
TUNER SECTION
There is constant, wave-like static.
●Is the antenna connected properly? (+ page 4)
●Is the signal weak?
+Connect an outdoor antenna.
The reception contains noise interferences or the sound
is distorted.
●Is the system picking up external noise or multipath distortion?
+Change the orientation of the antenna.
~Move the unit away from other electrical appliances.
CASSETTE DECK SECTION
The tape does not run.
●Is the deck in pause mode? (+ page 7)
The sound is off-balance or not adequately high.
●Is the playback head dirty? (+ page 17)
Recording is not possible.
●Is the erasure prevention tab on the tape broken off? (+ page
11)
●Is the recording head dirty? (+ page 17)
Erasure is not possible.
●Is the erasure head dirty? (+ page 17)
●Is ametal tape being used?
High frequency sound is not emitted.
cIs the recording/playback head dirty? (+ page 17)
CD PLAYER SECTION
The CD player does not play.
sis the disc correctly placed? (+ page 8)
●Is the disc dirty? (+ page 17)
●Is the lens affected by condensation?
+Wait approximately one hour and try again.
To reset
If an unusual condition occurs in the display window, reset the
unit as follows.
1Press POWER to turn off the power.
2Press POWER to turn the power back on while pressing ❑
CLEAR. Everything stored in memory after purchase is
canceled.
If the power cannot be turned off in step 1because of a
malfunction, reset by disconnecting the AC cord, and connect it
again. Then carry out step 2.
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Main unit CX-NAI 11
FM tuner section
Tuning range
Usable sensivity (IHF)
Antenna terminals
AM tuner section
Tuning range
Usable sensitivity
Antenna
Amplifier section
Power output
Total harmonic distortion
Inputs
outputs
Cassette deck section
Track format
Frequency response
Recording system
Heads
87.5 MHz to 108 MHz
13.2 dBf
75 ohms (unbalanced)
530 kHz to 1710 kHz (10 kHz step)
531 kHz to 1602 kHz (9 kHz step)
350 pV/m
Loop antenna
10 W+10W(60Hz–20 kHz, THD
less than 1“A, 6ohms)
15W+ 15W(I KHz, THD less than
10 Y., 6ohms)
0.1 “A (6 W, 1kHz, 6ohms, DIN
AUDIO)
VIDEO/AUX: 500 mV
SPEAKERS: accept speakers of 6
ohms or more
PHONES (stereo jack): accepts
headphones of 32 ohms or more
4tracks, 2channels stereo
50 HZ – 8000 HZ
AC bias
Deck 1:Recording/playback head
x1, erase head x1
Deck 2: Playback head x1
Compact disc player section
Laser
D-A converter
Signal-to-noise ratio
Harmonic distortion
Wow and flutter
General
Power requirements
Power consumption
Dimension of main unit
(W XHXD)
Weight of main unit
Semiconductor laser (k= 780 nm)
1bit dual
85 dB (1 kHz, OdB)
0.05 %(1 kHz, OdB)
Unmeasurable
120 VAC, 60 I-Iz
45 w
260 x324 x349.5 mm
(101/4 x12.7/8X 137/8 in.)
4.5 kg (9 Ibs 15 02)
Speaker svstem SX-NA112
Cabinet type 2way, bass reflex (magnetic
shielded type)
Speakers
Impedance
Output sound pressure level
Dimensions (W xHxD)
Weight
Woofer:
120 mm (4 3/4 in.) cone type
Tweeter:
20 (’3/16 in.) mm ceramic type
6ohms
86 dBIW/m
220 x324 x235 mm
(8 3/4X 12 7/8X 93/8 in.)
2.0 kg (4 Ibs 7OZ.)
Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without
notice,
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
communications. 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.
-Consul! 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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“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.”
Anotacion del propietario
Para su conveniencia, anote el numero de modelo yel numero
de serie (Ios encontrara en el panel trasero de su aparato) en el
espacio suministrado mas abajo. Menci6nelos cuando se ponga
en contacto con su concesionario Aiwa en caso de tener
dificultades.
IN.” de modelo \N.o de serie (N.o de Iote) I
ICX-NAI I f I‘1
ISX-NA112 II
2ESPANOL
Lea cuidadosa ycompletamente el manual de instrucciones
antes de utilizar la unidad. Asegurese de guardar el manual de
instrucciones para utilizarlo como referencia en el future. Todas
Ias advertencias yprecauciones del manual de instrucciones y
de la unidad deberan cumplirse estrictamente, as[ como tambien
Ias sugerencias de seguridad mencionadas mas abajo.
[nstalacion
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Agua yhumedad —No utilice esta unidad cerca del agua
como, por ejemplo, cerca de una bahera, una palangana, una
piscina oalgo similar.
Calor —No utilice esta unidad cerca de fuentes de calor,
incluyendo salidas de aire caliente, estufas uotros aparatos
que generen calor.
No debera colocarse tampoco en Iugares donde la
temperature sea inferior a5°C osuperior a35°C.
Superficie de montaje — Ponga la unidad sobre una
superficie plana ynivelada.
Ventilation —La unidad debera situarse donde tenga
suficiente espacio Iibre asu alrededor, para que la ventilation
apropiada quede asegurada. Deje un espacio Iibre de 10 cm
por la parte posterior ysuperior de la unidad, y5cm por cada
Iado.
-No ponga la unidad sobre una cama, una alfombra o
superficies similares que podrian tapar Ias aberturas de
ventilation,
-No instale la unidad en una Iibreria, mueble oestanterfa
cerrada hermeticamente donde la ventilation no sea
adecuada.
Entrada de objetos yIiquidos —Tenga cuidado de que
objetos yIiquidos no entren en la unidad por Ias aberturas de
ventilation.
Carros de mano ysoportes —Cuando
ponga o monte la unidad en un soporte o
carro de mane, esta debera moverse con
mucho cuidado. m
●\
Las paradas repentinas, la fuerza excesiva 3
A&*
yIas superficies irregulars pueden hater
que la unidad oel carro de mano se de vuelta ose caiga.
Condensation —En la Iente del fonocaptor dei reproductor
de discos compactos tal vez se forme condensation cuando:
-La unidad se pase de un Iugar frio a uno caliente.
-El sistema de calefaccion se acabe de encender.
-La unidad se utilice en una habitation muy htimeda.
-La unidad se enfrie mediante un acondicionador de sire,
Esta unidad tal vez funcione mal cuando tenga condensation
en su interior. En este case, deje en reposo la unidad durante
unas pocas horas yrepita de nuevo la operation.
Montaje en pared otecho —La unidad no se debera montar
en una pared ni en el techo, amenos que se especifique 10
contrario en el manual de instrucciones,
Enerq[a e16ctrica
1
2
Fuentes de alimentacion —Conecte solamente esta unidad
aIas fuentes de alimentacion especificadas en el manual de
instrucciones, ycomo esta marcado en la unidad.
Polarization —Como caracter[stica de seguridad, algunas
unidades estan equipadas con clavijas de alimentacion de
CA polarizadas, Ias cuales solo se pueden insertar de una
forma en Ias tomas de corriente. Si results dif[cil oimposible
insertar la clavija de alimentacion de CA en una toma de
corriente, de vuelta ala clavija eintentelo de nuevo, Si sigue
sin poder insertar facilmente la clavija en la toma de corriente,
Ilame a un electricista cualificado para que modifique o
reemplace la toma de corriente. Para evitar anular la
caracteristica de seguridad de la clavija polarizada, no la
inserte ala fuerza en una toma de corriente.