Aiwa NSX-A777 User manual

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NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
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SERVICE PERSONNEL.”
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-NA777
SX-WNA777
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
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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 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
uneven surfaces may cause the m“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
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 —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 provide protection against unexpected
voltage surges or static electricity build-up, Article 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/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
~ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
-ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
-?7 ELECTRODE 5YSTEh.4
(NEC ART 250 PART H)
Precautions ...................................................................2
PREPARATIONS
CONNECTIONS ................................................................. 4
REMOTE CONTROL ...........................................................6
BEFORE OPERATION ........................................................6
SOUND
AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS .................................................... 9
RHYTHM PLAY FUNCTION (BEAT MASTER DX) ............9
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER ................................................... 13
RADIO RECEPTION
MANUAL TUNING .......m.................................................... 14
PRESETTING STATIONS ................................................ 15
TAPE PLAYBACK
BASIC OPERATIONS ...................................................... 16
CONTINUOUS PLAY ...............................................m....... 17
CD PLAYING
BASIC OPERATIONS ...................................................... 16
PROGRAMMED PLAY ..................................................... 1’9
RECORDING
BASIC RECORDING ........................................................ 20
DUBBING ATAPE MANUALLY ...................................... 2’1
DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE ........................................ 2’1
Al EDIT RECORDING ...................................................... 2:2 r
PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING ............................... 23
NEC-NAT(ONAL ELECTRICAL CODE KARAOKE
Maintenance
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Instructions.
Damacre Reauirina Service
Have the units serviced by aqualified 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.
MICROPHONE MIXING ................................................... 24
KARAOKE PROGRAM .................................................... 2!5
CLOCK AND TIMER
SETTING THE CLOCK .................................................... 2(S
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER ......................................... 26
SETTING THE TIMER ...................................................... 2:7
OTHER CONNECTIONS —
CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ....................... 213
LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES ......................... 28
GENERAL
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................................... 2!)
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......................................... 2!1
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ 30
PARTS INDEX ................................................... Back cover

IMPORTANT
Connect the speakers, antennas, and all optional equipment first.
Then connect the AC cord.
Check your system and accessories
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CX-NA777 Compact disc stereo cassette receiver
SX-WNA777 Front speakers
Remote control AM antenna FM antenna
There are no differences between the front speakers. Both
speakers can be connected as L(left) or R(right).
7Connect the right speaker to the main unit.
6) Connect the speaker cord with the plug to the SPEAKERS
HIGH FREQ Rterminal.
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,
@Connect the speaker cord with the white stripe to the
SPEAKERS LOW FREQ R0terminal and the black cord
to the Oterminal,
2Connect the left speaker to the main unit.
Connect the speaker cord with plug to the SPEAKERS HIGH
FREQ Lterminal, and another speaker cord to the
SPEAKERS LOW FREQ Lterminals in the same manner as
step 1.
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FM antenna AM antenna
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3Connect thesupplied antennas.
Connect the FM antenna to FM 75 Qterminals and the AM
antenna to AM LOOP terminals.
FM antenna
4Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.
●The game Demo will begin when the AC cord is plugged
into an AC outlet. See page 8 “Game Demo” for details.
To position the antennas
FM feeder antenna:
Extend this antenna horizontally in aT-shape and fix its ends to
the wall.
Ahrl antenna:
Position to find the best possible reception.
To stand the AM antenna on a surface
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. i~\E~
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●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.
ITo connect other optional equipment+ page 28. I
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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.
To use SHIFT on the remote control
Buttons ohave 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/DECK 1/
2, TUNER/BAND, VIDEO/AUX, CD, MD) 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.
0/+ ➤PRESET on the remote control
The function is the same as that of +> on the main unit.
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SHIFT FUNCTION
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PRESET
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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.)
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MULTI JOG
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To turn the power on
Press one of the function buttons (TAPE/DECKl/2, TUNERI
BAND, VIDEO/AUX, CD, MD). Playback of the inserted disc or
tape 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.
To turn the power off
Press POWER.
Flash window
The window on the top of the unit and the cassette decks light
up or flash while the unit is being powered on.
To turn off the light of the top window, press ■while pressing
CD. To turn back on, repeat the above.
To turn off the light of the cassette decks, press ■while pressing
TAPE. To turn back on, repeat the above.
To change the brightness level of the display
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Press~CO so th;t ‘rECO MODE is displayed. -
Within 4seconds, turn MULTI JOG to display “DIM MODE,
and then press ENTER within 4seconds.
Within 4seconds, turn MULTI JOG to select the dimmer mode
as below.
The mode will be automatically set after 4seconds. It will
also be set if ENTER is pressed within 4seconds after step
3.
DIM-OFF ~DIMMER 1 u DIMMER 2~DlMMER 3
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.
DIMMER 3: The illumination of the display is dimmer than
DIMMER 2. The spectrum analyzer, the window on the top of
the unit, and the button lamps light off.
If the timer recording (page 27) is done with the economizing
mode (page 7) set to “ON” and the power turns off, the dimmer
mode will be set to “DIMMER 3“ the next time the power is
turned on.
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4-Channel Miulti-Amplifier System
To provide reinforcement for the ultra-low frequencies, in addition
to the Left/Right 2-channel amplifier used to reproduce mid-tcJ-
high-range frequencies, this system incorporates asecond L/?
2-channel amplifier just for reproduction of ultra-low frequencies
—making it, in effect, a4-amplifier system. By utilizing discrete
amplifiers for mid to-high-frequencies and low frequencies, high-
quality sonic reproduction that is virtually free from distortion can
be realized.
This Multi Amplifier System, which utilizes independent circuitry
for the different frequency ranges, enables superb sonic
re~roduction free from distortion.
SETTING POWER ECONOMIZING MODE
Setting this unit to power economizing mode reduces power
consumption as follows.
●When the power is turned off, all the display lights turn off.
However, if the clock is not set, the game Demo (page 8) will
begin when the power is turned off.
●If CD, Tape or Rhythm play function (page 9) does not play for
10 minutes or if there is no audio input from any connected
external equipment for 10 minutes when VI DEO/AUX or MD is
selected as the source, the power shuts off.
●When the power turns on due to timer recording (page 27), the
display brightness level is set to “DIMMER 3(page 6), all button
lamps are off, and the volume is set to the minimum level (0).
●The display brightens only when operating the unit. When the
unit has not been used for 10 seconds, the brightness level
switches to the mode previously selected in “DIM MODE. (Page
6)
(If the display brightness level is set to “DIM-OFF”, the
brightness does not change. When the level is “DIMMER 3,
the button lamps are also turned off.)
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Press ECO.
“ECO MODE” will be displayed.
Press ENTER within 4seconds.
The current power-economizing mode status will be displayed.
If the power-economizing mode is OFF: ECO OFF
If the power-economizing mode is ON: ECO ON
Turn MULTI JOG within 4seconds to switch the
power-economizing mode on or off.
Example: When “ON” is selected
The mode will be automatically set after 4seconds. It will
also be set if ENTER is pressed within 4seconds after step
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The built-in subwoofer System has aseparate subwoofer cavity
area that is part of the loudspeaker cabinet structure, which acts
as asonic filter to cut distortion components. (In the Multi Amplifier
System, the ultra-low frequency signals transmitted from their
own independent amplifier are reproduced in this area.) This
separate construction gives aclear, rich definition to bass
reproduction and it can realize clear, well-defined mid-to-higlh
frequency signals.
And AlWA’s built-in subwoofer system incorporates asubwoofer
capable of powerful, satisfying bass performance with true stereo
separation.
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Subwoofer Cavity area Amplifiers for Low frequencies
To view the clock when all the display lights turn off, press CLOCK
so that the time is displayed for 4seconds,
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When you only plug the AC power cord for the first time after
purchase, the game automatically comes on. This initial state is
disabled once you set the built-in clock. As long as you leave the
clock intact, the game automatically comes on when switching
off power.
To play the game Demo
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Press DEMO whether the unit is turned on or off, and
whether the clock has been set or not.
With power switched off the game is silent. With power
switched on it is livened up with audio (referred to as game
sound in the following).
Press +>.
Three numbers on the display start to run.
Press ■once.
The number on the left side stops.
Press Wtwice to stop the remaining two
numbers.
Scoring:
20 points are given to start the game.
If all the numbers are eaual, 50 points are added to the score.
If not eaual, one point is subtracted.
If the gained points reach 9999, you win.
If the gained points fall to O, you lose.
To cancel the game Demo
Press DEMO.
To reset the game Demo
Press DEMO twice.
To change the probability of equalizing the three numbers
Press ++ or -repeatedly to select one of the three probability
levels when playing the game Demo. The tray number indicator
in the display changes between 1 and 3. As the tray number
increases from 1to 3, the higher the probability of equalizing.
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To mute the game sound
Firstly, cancel the game Demo by pressing DEMO. Then, keep
pressing DEMO until “)} OFF” is displayed.
To restore the game sound, keep pressing DEMO again until
“J) ON” is displayed.
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●During playing the game Demo, W, +, -and +> are
available only for the game Demo. Cancel the game Demo to
use these buttons for the functions such as CD playing, etc.
●To change the game sound, see “RHYTHM PLAY FUNCTION”
on page 9.
●During the game Demo, some indicators unrelated with the
actual operation light up on the display.
●DEMO is locked out during recording and is not operative.
●The game Demo and the game sound are automatically
cancelled if the volume is adjusted while the unit is turned on.
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VOLUME
Turn VOLUME on the main unit, or press VOL on the
remote control.
The volume level is displayed as anumber from Oto MAX (50).
The volume level is automatically set to 20 when the power is
turned off with the volume level set to 21 or more.
The BBE system enhances the clarity of high-frequency sound.
It also enriches the Karaoke function to make your voice sound
clear and pleasant.
Press BBE.
Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the
three levels, or the off position to suit your preference.
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.
USING THE IBEAT FUNCTION
This unit has alibrary of rhythm patterns from which you can
select the desired one to add to the playback of any music
sources, thus allowing you to create your original sounds.
The mix created with the BEAT and BBE functions can be
recorded on tape if you want to. Also, the mix is available at
LINE OUT.
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The BEAT function is not available when making atape copy
between two tape decks using SYNC DUB.
To select arhythm pattern
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Press BEAT ON/OFF to switch the function on.
You’ll hear the current rhythm pattern, the display showing
the name of the rhythm.
Turn MULTI JOG to cycle through the options
provided until you find one that meets the music.
The display will change as follows:
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MERENG1-3 SLRMBA1-2
(MERENGUE) (SLOW+RUMBA)
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To adjust the tempo of the rhythm pattern
MULTI JOG
To select with the remote control
Press T-BASS while pressing SHIFT.
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●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.
●When playing back atape recorded with BBE, it is
recommended that BBE be set to off to avoid distorted high
frequency sound.
7Press RHYTHM repeatedly until the display read-s
“Tempo XXX.”
These voice wave data incorporated in this product are Yamaha
Corporation’s copyrightable property and we are licensed by
Yamaha Corporation.
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If “AUTO’ shovvs while you are pressing RHYTHM, change it to
“MANUA12 by tuning MULTI JOG to the left. In AUTO mode the
tempo is automatically set and you cannot access the display of
‘(Tempo? (More about AUTO mode later.)
2Turn MULTI JOG.
Turning to the right speeds up the tempo, Turning to the left
slows down the tempo.
(If atitme-out occurs before you turn the dial, go back to the
display of ‘Tempo” by pressing RHYTHM. )
The tempo can be changed within the limits of 81 to 160.
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The tempo of GAME is not adjustable.
To change the volume level of the rhythm pattern
1Press RHYTHM repeatedly until the display reads
“LEVEL X.”
2Turn MULTI JOG.
Three levels, 1-3, are available.
To stop ‘the BEAT function
Press BEAT ON/OFF.
BEAT toggles between On and Off.
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When you interrupt or stop the playback of the sound source,
the BEAT function is automatically switched off.
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Using the AUTO mode
The AUTO mode automatically adjusts the tempo of the current
rhythm pattern so it coincides with the tempo of the music,
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Depending on the music the AUTO mode may not work correctly
(with songs whose tempo is fuzzy, or is varying, for example).
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Press BEAT ON/OFF to switch the function on.
You will hear the current rhythm pattern,
Change the rhythm pattern and the level setting
as required by pressing RHYTHM and
MULTI JOG.
Press RHYTHM to switch the display
“MANUAL” or “AUTO.”
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Turn MULTI JOG to the right to change the display
to “AUTO.”
If “AUTO” is displayed in step 3, turn MULTI JOG to the left to
change the display to “MANUAL” befor performing step 4.
On switching from MANUAL over to AUTO the level of the
rhythm pattern is automatically reduced to”1 .“The preset level
‘will be resumed when the unit takes on the tempo of the music.
While the unit is trying to get synced up to the tempo of the
music, acascade-like blue indicator will flash on the sides of
the graphic equalizer display section.
When the unit gets synced up to the tempo of the music, the
display will momentarily read the synced-up tempo.
Depending on sound sources (such as, songs whose tempo
is varying), however, you may see different tempos appearing
one after the other in the display.

After once synced up if the sync lock unlocks the display will
read “BEAT OUT,” and again the unit will try to get synced up.
At the occurrence of BEAT OUT the level of the rhythm is
automatically reduced to “l”; and it increases back to the
presei, level when sync is achieved again,
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The BEAT function can be used together with the SPICE A/B
function, as well as with the FILL IN function. (For these functions
see below.) But you cannot use the AUTO SPICE function at the
same time as the BEAT function.
lifsing the FILL IN function
The FILL IN function is used together with the BEAT function to
insert avariation of the current rhythm pattern.
The AU1-O SPICE/FILL IN double function switch takes on the
FILL IN fl~nction when the BEAT function is switched On.
●The AUTO SPICE function is not available at the same time as
the FILL IN function.
●The FILL IN function is not available when making atape copy
between two tape decks using SYNC DUB.
During playback with the BEAT function switched on, press FILL
IN at the desired moment,
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The SPICE A/B function allows you to add percussion to the ;;~j;
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Press A.
You’ll hear the current sound stored in A.
Within 4seconds, turn MULTI JOG to the left or
right until you find the desired sound.
As the display changes, you’ll hear the respective sound.
In asimilar way, select asound for EL ❑
To actually use the function
Once you are satisfied with the sound selection, let the music
start playing, and hit SPICE Aor Bin time with the music as ill to
play percussion instruments.
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You cannot use the SPICE A/B function when making atape
copy between two tape decks using SYNC DUB.
The display will read “FILL IN” and, when the current cycle of the
rhythm pattern is over, you’ll hear ashort sound different from
the rhythm pattern, This sound depends on rhythm patterns. If
you want, try to change the rhythm pattern. (Selecting arhythm
pattern is discussed earlier, under the corresponding heading,)
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Using ascratch mode
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7Hold down SPICE A. (Don’t release the button
until you complete step 2.)
The display will read “SCT MODE.”
2Still holding down the button, turn MULTI JOG.
Depending on the direction in which you turn MULTI JOG,
different scratches are produced.
The Scratch mode is disabled when you release the Abutton.
Using the AUTO SPICE function
The AUTO SPICE function produces the sounds of SPICE Aand
Bin sync with the music, the sound of Ain response to low
frequency signals, and the sound of Bin response to high
frequency signals.
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●The AUTO SPICE function cannot be used together with the
BEAT function.
●Depending on the music the AUTO SPICE function may not
work the way you’d expect. In such acase, use the SPICE A/B
function instead.
●The AUTO SPICE function is not available when making atape
copy between two tape decks using SYNC DUB.
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Press AUTO SPICE.
“A-SPICE will show in the display.
Press SPICE A.
You’ll hear the sound currently stored in A, its name appearing
in the display.
Each time you press Athe sound is produced,
If you want to change the sound of A, turn MULTI
JOG until you find the desired sound.
(If atime-out occurs after completing step 2 and before
performing step 3, press SPICE Aagain.)
[n asimilar way, check the sound of Band change
it if you want to.
To adjust the level of the Aand Bsounds, access
the display of “LEVEL X“ by pressing RHYTHM
as many times as necessary, then within 4
seconds turn MULTI JOG.
Three levels, 1, 2 and 3, are available.
The Aand Blevels are adjusted at one time.
Let the source start playing to audition the effect.
The blue cascade-like indicator to the left of “BBE in the
display will flash and the sound of SPICE Awill play in sync
with the bass, and the sound of SPICE Bin sync with the
treble.
When arhythm pattern is playing or while aFILL IN sound is
being produced if you flip SPICE Aor Bor produce scratches, a
momentary break would occasionally occur in the rhythm pattern
or the FILL IN sound. The same goes for the AUTO SPICE sounds
when you flip SPICE Aor Bor produce scratches.
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SELECTING THE’PROGRAMMED ‘‘“ ‘“”’ “’
EQUALIZATION CURVE
This unit provides the following 5different programmed
equalization curves.
ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass
POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange
LATIN: Accented higher frequencies for Iatin music.
CLASSIC: Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble.
JAZZ: Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music
Press GEGt, and turn MULTI JOG to select one of the
programmed equalization curves within 4seconds.
“GRAPHIC EQUALIZER” appears and the GEQ mode is
displayed cyclically as follows.
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ROCK ~POP +LATIN ~CLASSIC +JAZZ
~---------- Progra:med mode ----------:
M5 ●—M4 —M3 —M2 —MlJ
----------- Manual mode -------------:
To display the current GEQ mode
Press GEQ. The current mode is displayed for 4seconds.
To cancel the selected mode
Press GEQ twice.
“GEQ OFF appears and “GRAPHIC EQUALIZER” disappears.
To select with the remote control
Press GEQ while pressing SHIFT, and within 4seconds press
-or -repeatedly. The GEQ mode is displayed cyclically
as above.
SETTING ANEW EQUALIZATION CURVE
MANUALLY
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1,3
2,4
The equalization curve can be customized to suit your preference.
1Press GEQ, followed by ENTER within 4seconds.
The display will be switched to read “GEQ LOW.”
2Within 8seconds, turn MULTI JOG to adjust the
level of the lowest frequency.
3Press ENTER to let “GEQ HIGH” show.
The highest level frequency indicator flashes for 8seconds,
4Within 8seconds, turn MULTI JOG to adjust the
level of the highest frequency.
The frequency level indicators of between the lowest and the
highest are adjusted accordingly.
Using the headphones
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack with astandard stereo
plug (06,3 mm, ‘/4 inch).
No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are
plugged in,
Sound adjustment during recording
The VOLUME control has no effect on recording. It only sets the
level feeding the speakers and headphones, Remember,
however, recording takes on the BEAT, AUTO SPICE/FILL IN,
SPICE A/B functions, as well as on the BBE function.
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1,2,4
1,3
1
Up to 5customized equalization curves can be stored as the
manual modes Ml -M5.
1
2
3
4
Go through steps 1-4 on previous page.
The created curve is displayed for 8seconds.
Within 8seconds, press ENTER.
“M 1” flashes on the display for 8seconds.
●If this step is not completed within 8seconds, press GEQ
first to display “GEQ ON”. Then within 4seconds press
ENTER repeatedly until “Ml” flashes.
Within 8seconds, turn MULTI JOG to select one
of the manual modes Ml -M5 to store the curve.
Within 8seconds, press ENTER.
The new equalization curve is stored.
To select the stored equalization curve
Press GEQ, and turn MULTI JOG to select one of the manual
modes Ml -M5 within 4seconds.
1
2
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select the
desired band.
When TUNER/BAND is pressed while the power is off, the
power is turned on directly.
To select aband with the remote control
Press BAND while pressing SHIFT.
Press ++ DOWN or -UP to select astation.
Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes.
When astation is received, “TUNE is displayed for 2seconds.
During FM stereo reception, (IIUD}II is displayed.
([[ml)) 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.
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When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise
Press MONO TUNER while pressing SHIFT on the remote control
so that “MONO” appears on the display.
Noise iS reduced, althOu9h 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 PC)WER while pressing +>.
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.
1Press TUNEF?/BAND to select aband, and press
+< DOWN or ~UP to select astation.
2Press [ [ 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 Oreset
stations.
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PRESET NUtiBERTUNING
Use the remote control to select the preset number directly.
1
2
Press BAND while pressing SHIFT to select a
band.
Press numbered buttons 0-9 and +1Oto select a
preset number.
Example:
To select preset number 20, press +10, +10 and O.
To select preset number 15, press +10 and 5.
Selecting apreset number on the main unit
Press TUNER/BAND to select aband. Then, press q~.
repeatedly or turn MULTI JOG.
Each time 4- is pressed, the next ascending number is
selected.
To clear apreset station
Select the preset number of the station to be cleared. Then, press
■CLEAR, and press II 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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~On deck 1, tapes are always played back on both sides.
On deck 2, you can select areverse mode to play back one or
both sides.
sUse Type I(normal), Type II (high/CrOz) or Type Iv (metal)
tapes for playback.
7Press TAPE/DECK 1/2 and press APUSH EJECT
to open the cassette holder.
Insert atape with the exposed side down, Push the cassette
holder to close.
2Press ●-to start play.
Selected deck number The tape counter
To select areverse mode (deck 2only)
Each time REV MODE is pressed, the reverse mode changes.
To play one side only, select =.
To play from front side to reverse side once only, select 1).
To play both sides repeatedly, select (=>.
“When tapes are loaded in both decks, => on the display
indicates Continuous Play.
TO SeleCt aplaying deck
When tapes are loaded in both decks, press TAPE/DECK 1/2
first to select adeck,
The selected deck number is displayed.
To stop play, press ■.
To pause play (deck 2only), press 11. To resume play, press
again,
To change the playback side, press+ ➤in play or pause mode.
To fast forward or rewind, press -or -, Then press ■to
stop the tape.
To start play when the power is off (Direct Play Function)
Press TAPE/DECK 1/2, The power is turned on and play of the
inserted tape begins.
To set the tape counter to 0000
Press ■CLEAR in stop mode.
The counter is alSO set to 0000 when the cassette holder is
opened and closed.
Playback side indicatol
➤:The front side is being played (forward).
+: The back side is being played (reverse).
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If there is a4-second or longer blank between each track, asearch
for the beginning of the current or next track during playback can
be done easily.
Press +4 or -during playback referring to the playback side
indicator (~ or -) on the display.
For example, when PP is pressed while Fis displayed, playback
of the next track starts.
Music sensor function may not be able to detect tracks under
the following conditions:
●Blanks of less than 4seconds between tracks
●Noisy blanks
●Long passages of low-end sound
.Low overall recording levels
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1
After playback on one deck finishes, the tape in the other deck
will start to play without interruption.
1
2
3
4
Insert tapes into deck 1and deck 2.
Press TAPE/DECK 1/2 to select the deck to be
played back first.
Press REV MODE to select Z).
Press 4P to start playback.
Playback continues until ■is pressed,
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 A&
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Type 11tape Tab for side A
detection
slot
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To record on the tape again, cover the tab openings with
adhesive tape, etc. (On Type II tapes, take care not to cover
the Type II tape detection slot.)
●120-minute or longer tapes are extremely thin and easily
deformed or darnaged. 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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To play one disc only, press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3.
The selected disc is played once.
Press CD, then press 4OPEN/CLOSE to open the
disc compartment. Load disc(s) with the label side
Up.
To dav one or two discs, place the discs on tray 1 and 2.
To Dlav 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.
Tray number of the
disc to be played Total playing time
Total number of tracks
Load discs.
To play all discs in the disc compartment, press +*.
Play begins with the disc on tray 1.
Number of track being played Elapsed playing time
To stop play, press ■.
To pause play, press 11. To resume play, press again.
To search for aparticular point during playback, keep +
or Epressed and release it at the desired point.
To skip to the beginning of atrack during playback, press
-or wrepeatedly or turn MULTI JOG.
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 SOPEN/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. The amount of time
remaining until all tracks finish playing is displayed, To restore
the playing time display, repeat the above.
When using the remote control, press CD EDIT/CHECK while
pressing SHIFT.
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 0.
The selected track starts to play and continues to the end of
that disc.
Replscing diets 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 4OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc compartment.
●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. Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from any of the inserted
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 —C$ lights up on the display.
RANl)OM/REPEAT play —RANDOM and %light UP on the
display.
Cancel —RANDOM and ~disappear from the display.
To Dlav all discs, press <> to Start Play.
To ~lav asinale disc, press one of DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to
start play.
During random play it is not possible to skip to the previously
played track with 4+.
BLANK SKIP PLAY
The silent portions between tracks recorded on a CD can be
skipped during playback.
7Press CD BLANK SKIP.
“CD BLANK SKIP ON” is displayed and a small dot appears
in the display.
Small dot
2Press + ~ to start playback.
The silent portions between tracks will be skipped, and the
sound will be played back without interruption, If atrack fades
out (ends with the sound gradually decreasing), the fadeout
portion also will be skipped.
To return to normal playback
Press CD BLANK SKIP again, and “CD BLANK SKIP OFF” is
displayed and the dot in the display disappears.
●There may be a case where BLANK SKIP PLAY does nOt
function correctly.
●BLANK SKIP PLAY is automatically canceled when performing
Al EDIT RECORDING (page 22), PROGRAMMED EDIT
RECORDING (page 23), or recording during PROGRAMMED
PLAY (page 19) or RANDOM PLAY (page 19).
discs.
1—-
1
2
3
4
5
Use the remote COntrOl
in stolp
●When PRGM is pressed once in step 1, the unit enters the
KARAOKE PROGRAM (page 25).
Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select adisc.
Go to the next step when the tray stops rotating.
Press numbered buttons 0=9 and +10 to program
atrack.
Example:
To select the 25th track, press +10, +10 and 5.
To select the 1oth track, press +10 and 0,
Selected track number Total number of selected tracks
Program number Total playing time of
the selected tracks
Repeat steps 2and 3to program other tracks.
Press 4> to 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.
●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
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This section explains how to record from the tuner, CD player, or
external equipment,
Preparation
●Use Type I(normal) and Type II (high/CrOz) tapes for recording.
●Set the tape to the point where recording will start.
1
2
3
4
Insert the tape to be recorded on into deck 2.
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out
from the unit.
.APUSH
EJECT
Press REV MODE to select the reverse mode.
To record on one side only, select =.
To record on both sides, select 11 or C=).
Press function (TUNER/BAND, ViDEO/AUX, CD
or MD) and prepare the source to be recorded.
To record from aCD, press CD and load the disc(s).
To record from aradio broadcast, press TUNER/BAND and
tune in to astation.
To record from aconnected source, press VIDEO/AUX or
MD,
Press ●REC/REC MUTE to start recording.
When recording from aconnected source, start playback of
the source.
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When the selected function is CD, playback and recording
start simultaneously.
To stop recording, press ■.
To pause recording, press II. (Applicable when the source is
TUNER, VIDEO/AUX or MD) To resume recording, press it again.
Sound adjustment during recording
The VOLUME control has no effect on recording. It only sets the
level feeding the speakers and headphones, Remember,
however, recording takes on the BEAT, AUTO SPICE/FILL IN,
SPICE A/B functions, as well as on the BBE function.
INSERTING BLANK SPACES
Insertion of 4-second blank spaces enables you to activate the
Music Sensor function, (Applicable when the source is TUNER/
BAND, VIDEO/AUX or MD.)
1Press ●REC/REC MUTE during recording or while in
recording pause mode.
~on the display flashes for 4seconds and 4-second blank
space is made. Then, the deck enters the recording pause
mode.
2Press II to resume recording.
To insert ablank space of less than 4seconds, press ●
REC/REC MUTE again while ~is flashing.
To insert blank spaces of more than 4seconds, after the deck
enters recording pause mode, press ●REC/REC MUTE again.
Each time the button is pressed, a4-second blank space is
added.
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‘rCan’t REC is displayed if you attempt to record on a tape with
the plastic tabs broken off.
To erase arecording
Make sure the microphone is not connected to this unit and turn
MIC MIXING control to MIN (page 24). Also, check to make sure
that BEAT and AUTO SPICE are switched off (page 9).
1Insert the tape to be erased into deck 2 and press TAPE/
DECK 1/2 to display “TP 2.
2Set the tape to the point where the erasure is to be started.
3Set the reverse mode by pressing REV MODE.
4Press ●REC/REC MUTE to start the erasure.
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